[embedded content] Unity has released the latest version of its engine for developing games and interactive experiences. Unity 6 has new workflows for creating online multiplayer games and more tools for projects intended for mobile platforms, including mobile web support for Android and iOS browsers. The engine promises improved performance, particularly in graphics rendering, and… Continue reading Unity mounts a comeback with launch of Unity 6 game engine
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Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
[embedded content] After a long and winding road, Remedy Entertainment has unveiled its multiplayer follow-up to Control. FBC: Firebreak is for teams of three, and the trios will face down waves of enemies with an intriguing arsenal of weapons. For instance, the trailer shows a gatling gun of gloopy poison and a gun with a… Continue reading Remedy’s new game is FBC: Firebreak, a co-op shooter in the Control universe
The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World
Ghost Bike is dead; long live Wheel World. The scenic cycling adventure from the creators of Nidhogg was revealed in 2023 with a darker storyline. After design pivots to “make it more fun to play” (always a good idea!), the new naming convention matches its lighter tone. Initially slated for this year, the Annapurna-published game… Continue reading The Annapurna-published cycling adventure Ghost Bike is now Wheel World
Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams
Amazon Prime Video will host a live election night special hosted by Brian Williams. The veteran newscaster will deliver “election results and analysis” starting at 5PM ET on November 5. Interestingly, this is a free special and doesn’t require a Prime membership. It’ll also be live streaming throughout the world, and not just America. Williams… Continue reading Amazon will stream an election night special with Brian Williams
The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate
[embedded content] Update October 17, 1:17PM ET: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has dropped a new gameplay trailer that shows some naval combat in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. It shows off some melee action too, with Majima summoning sharks and large monkeys to help him in battle. You’ll be able to try this… Continue reading The next Like A Dragon game recasts a series regular as an amnesiac pirate
Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
The Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando is nearly ready for visitors. Universal Orlando Resort just announced that the Mario-friendly attraction will open its doors on May 22, 2025. That gives you over six months to find the perfect Goomba costume to wear on opening day. This is the third Nintendo theme park throughout… Continue reading Super Nintendo World Orlando opens next May
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Google has formally filed a motion [PDF] asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a pause on the order that forces the company to open the Play store to competitors. If you’ll recall, Google lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games after a federal jury found that the company held an illegal… Continue reading Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer. The most notable update is the introduction of Business Caller ID. When this feature rolls out next year, companies of any size can register to have their name, logo and department appear when they contact customers.… Continue reading Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
Newly unsealed grand jury documents revealed that two Sudanese nationals allegedly attempted to launch thousands of distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks on systems across the world. The documents allege that these hacks aimed to cause serious financial and technical harm to government entities and companies and even physical harm in some cases. The US… Continue reading Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
The Kindle Oasis will be discontinued as Amazon says goodbye to page-turn buttons
Amazon is sunsetting the Kindle Oasis. This decision means there will be no models of the ereader remaining with physical buttons for turning pages. “Once current inventory of Kindle Oasis sells out online and in stores, we will not restock the device,” Amazon rep Devon Corvasce told The Verge. “Today, all of our devices are… Continue reading The Kindle Oasis will be discontinued as Amazon says goodbye to page-turn buttons