PlayStation Plus has gone through several iterations and changes since it was first introduced. Originally, the service wasn’t required for online play at all and rewarded subscribers with extra discounts and free monthly games. Once the PlayStation 4 generation began, it was required for online play, but still offered those same benefits. Now, PS Plus … Read more
At the end of every year, there’s one article I always look forward to writing. I try to put the “Trends” in Digital Trends” by predicting where gaming is headed in the coming year. It’s a fun thought experiment that puts my expertise to the test as I try to pull together narratives and pin … Read more
Digital Trends Christmas may have already ended, but that doesn’t mean PS5 deals are all gone. If you still haven’t purchased the PlayStation 5, or you’re on the hunt for discounts on games and accessories for the console, you don’t have to go anywhere else because we’ve rounded up the best offers right here. Stocks … Read more
If you’re looking for the best gaming monitor, Alienware’s excellent 34 QD-OLED still takes the cake. However, it’s not the perfect monitor for all gamers. We’ve reviewed dozens of monitors to find the top gaming displays you can buy right now, regardless of if you’re chasing peak HDR experiences or high refresh rates for competitive … Read more
Reports that US video gaming giant Blizzard Entertainment has struck a new deal with NetEase to bring its flagship title World of Warcraft back to China sparked online speculation that the two companies may have reached a detente after the American firm suspended services in the market in January. Blizzard has sought to work with … Read more
New Delhi: SCOPE, the invite-only startup networking platform, on Tuesday launched a venture capital fund worth $45 million, focused on fintech and gaming sectors. SCOPE’s VC arm will operate as an independent entity to identifying, nurturing, and accelerating groundbreaking startups that demonstrate exceptional promise and disruptive potential. The VC arm will actively scout for startups … Read more
After a ruthlessly crowded year for video games, you’d think I’d be ready to slow down and take a breather. Unfortunately for me, the video game industry rests for no one. 2024 is right around the corner, and it’s already filling up with new game releases — some of which threaten to be 100-hour affairs … Read more
Gamesharing is one of the best features the gaming world has seen over the past decade. The Xbox One was one of the first consoles to fully embrace this feature, and the simple process allows you to give a person you trust access to your library of downloadable games. This feature would carry forward to … Read more
Every joke possible has already been made about Netflix Games being — or not being — “the Netflix of games,” so we won’t waste your time trying to come up with another one. In the end, Netflix Games is doing its own thing rather than following the lead of other subscription services, and considering that … Read more
The latest batch of approvals, released by the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) on Monday, marked the first time Beijing had approved more than 100 titles in its monthly list since July 2022, when 135 titles made the cut. On Friday, the regulator also approved 98 imported titles. The move “strongly demonstrates authorities’ clearly … Read more
