Fionna Agomuoh / Digital Trends Virtual reality is finally crossing a threshold when everyone should be taking a closer look. As the number of VR headsets increases, getting the best one is important so you can truly appreciate what’s possible. The challenge is finding the system that’s right for you at a price you feel … Read more
Survival is key in Fortnite, and it all starts by picking the best starting location. Even if you’re a looper who’s been around for each and every season, your likelihood of grabbing that coveted Victory Royale can be gone in a snap if you start off on the wrong foot — whether it be on … Read more
Artists figured out years ago how to animate hyper-detailed straight, wavy, or loosely curled hair: see Rapunzel’s golden, tower-length locks in 2010’s Tangled or Merida’s bouncy, ginger ringlets in Brave from 2012. Simulating similarly detailed tight curls and coils for Black characters, however, has proven to be an ongoing challenge, even for incredibly well-budgeted animation … Read more
I’m of the belief that the Jackbox Party Packs elevate any party, but the games contained within can be rather time-consuming. Be prepared to set aside 15 to 20 minutes for one round of Trivia Murder Party or Quiplash, and a single round is rarely enough. If you want to capture that same frantic energy … Read more
China has given the nod to 128 Chinese and foreign video games for domestic release in October, a batch that includes the highly anticipated Goddess of Victory: Nikke, backed by Tencent Holdings, as excitement in the country’s gaming industry continues following the release of Black Myth: Wukong. The National Press and Publication Administration, the agency … Read more
INSIDE your Instagram DMs is a hidden feature that is very addictive – but has nothing to do with pictures. Better still, it works even if you’ve got no Wi-Fi or phone signal. 3 You can play a fun arcade game that’s hidden inside your Instagram DMsCredit: Instagram / The Sun There’s a hidden game … Read more
China’s top spy agency has warned of state security threats following a Chinese cybersecurity group’s call for a review of Intel products sold on the mainland. “Cybersecurity threats and risks are becoming more pronounced, permeating various fields such as politics, economics, culture, society, ecology and national defence,” the Ministry of State Security (MSS) said in … Read more
Those long hours spent playing Mario Kart as a kid could be paying off in your career. According to a recent survey of 1,000 Americans by educational game maker Prodigy Education, those who played video games growing up were 71% more likely to have received a promotion recently. They also earn $5,451 more on average … Read more
A group of Twitch streaming gamers in a Sherman Oaks “content house” who are affiliated with an esports entity known as FaZe Clan were swatted during a livestream after a 911 caller falsely reported a double murder at the rental home. Los Angeles police swarmed the streamers’ residence about 2:30 p.m. Thursday after a man … Read more
European consumer groups on Thursday accused the world’s biggest video game companies of “purposefully tricking” consumers, including children, to push them to spend more on in-game purchases. Video games are wildly popular in Europe where more than half the population are players, according to industry figures published last month. Europe’s BEUC umbrella consumer rights group … Read more
