Genshin Impact surprised many people when it was released last year. The free-to-play mobile, PC and console game offered an open world RPG with fun gameplay and interesting characters. The choice to be free-to-play appears to have worked out for the developers MiHoYo, as since its launch in September, the …
Read More »Rocket League Sideswipe announced for mobile
Ever since its launch in 2015, Rocket League has become a major player in the industry, with well over 50 million users. Following its success on consoles and PC, Rocket League is now tackling the mobile market with Rocket League Sideswipe, “a new, standalone Rocket League experience built from the …
Read More »Niantic is teaming up with Nintendo once again for AR Pikmin game
Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2016. Since then, the game has continued to consistently bring in a great deal of revenue every year. Developed by Niantic, Nintendo is once again partnering with the studio to bring another of Nintendo’s properties to life: …
Read More »Google reduces its App Store commission, following Apple
In the past, digital stores such as Steam, Apple’s App Store and Google Play all took a 30% cut of every transaction. While being the industry standard, Epic Games swooped in with much fairer percentage cuts, pressuring the others to do the same. Following Apple, Google has now reduced its …
Read More »Samsung commits to four-years of security updates for new Galaxy devices
Samsung is revamping its commitment to security on Android devices. Moving forward, Galaxy devices will now receive regular security updates for a minimum of four years after release, with updates set to be delivered on a monthly or quarterly basis. Previously, Samsung offered up three years of security updates for …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Duo to release in Europe and Canada next week
Microsoft’s ambitious foldable phone concept, the Surface Duo, will officially be available outside of the US starting next week. On the 18th of February, the dual-screen Android smartphone will release in Europe and Canada, although it has quite the price hike in the UK compared to the US. Equipped with …
Read More »Epic Games files lawsuit against Apple and Google in the UK
While talk surrounding the Epic Games and Apple situation may have appeared to quieten down, the Fortnite creator and iPhone inventor are still very much butting heads. As the companies wait to see how everything pans out in the US, Epic Games has now shifted its focus to the UK …
Read More »Skyrim, Among Us, and Code Vein come to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft announces a new batch of games which are set to join its Game Pass subscription service. For the second half of December, the console manufacturer is taking advantage of its recent purchase of ZeniMax Media, adding Skyrim: Special Edition – alongside many other titles – to …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S21 reportedly coming in January
Typically, we expect Samsung to launch its flagship smartphone in February or March of any given year. The company will apparently be going a bit earlier than usual in 2021, with reports claiming that the Galaxy S21 will arrive in January. According to sources speaking with both Android Authority and …
Read More »Control, Dragon Quest and more join Xbox Game Pass
Over the course of each month Microsoft refreshes its Game Pass service with a number of new titles. For the first half of December, subscribers can get their hands on a plethora of major releases, including Remedy’s Control, Dragon Quest XI S, Greedfall, Superhot, and more. During the first half …
Read More »Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 888 SoC
Today, Qualcomm announced its next flagship Snapdragon SoC – the Snapdragon 888. This new SoC will take over from the Snapdragon 865 in 2021’s major Android flagship smartphone launches. As pointed out by 9to5Google, the Snapdragon 888 will first appear in the Xiaomi Mi 11 series. It is also expected …
Read More »Google Photos will no longer offer free unlimited storage
While there exists many competing online cloud storage solutions, one of the most consumer friendly was Google’s which offered free unlimited photo and video storage with only a few caveats. It would seem this is no longer the case however, as come June 2021, all free users will be limited …
Read More »Tetris Effect, Destiny 2: Beyond Light and more come to Game Pass
In order to ensure maximum value for money, Microsoft consistently adds new games to its Game Pass subscription Service. For the month of November, subscribers can look forward to a number of exciting titles including Tetris Effect: Connected, Destiny 2: Beyond Light, Final Fantasy VIII Remastered, and more. Making the …
Read More »PUBG, Celeste and more come to Xbox Game Pass
In an effort to keep pushing its Game Pass service, Microsoft continually adds new titles to its game subscription service. For the remainder of October, and the first half of November, Microsoft has announced that over a dozen games are set to join the service, including PUBG and Five Nights …
Read More »OnePlus 8T boasts a 120Hz HDR display, big battery and Snapdragon 865
One day following Apple’s iPhone 12 announcement, OnePlus has also unveiled its latest competitor. The OnePlus 8T has been officially announced today, including a 120Hz display, a quad-camera setup and new fast charging technology. The OnePlus 8T ships with a 6.55-inch ‘Fluid AMOLED’ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and …
Read More »Google Pixel 5 leaks ahead of launch event
We are just hours away from Google’s official unveiling for the Pixel 5 smartphone but leaks are already creeping in. This time around, two images of the device have popped up online, showing off the front and back. Jon Prosser, a reporter well known for leaking Apple announcements, has turned …
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Read More »Warhammer: Vermintide II comes to Xbox Game Pass
Throughout each month, Microsoft announces and adds new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the titles joining the service for the first half of September were already announced, the console manufacturer has now revealed what titles subscribers can look forward to for the rest of the month …
Read More »Google Pixel 5 revealed in new renders
Google has only just shipped its latest smartphone, the Pixel 4A. However, the highly anticipated Pixel 5 is not far behind and this week, we’ve got our first good look at the design thanks to come new renders. OnLeaks and Indian tech site, PriceBaba, have collaborated, pooling together everything they …
Read More »Microsoft commits to at least 3 years of Android updates for Surface Duo
The Surface Duo, Microsoft’s first Android-powered smartphone, is coming out in just over one month. The dual-display, folding device is set to be a multi-taskers dream, but how long can buyers expect updates to the latest version of Android for? This is something that differs between manufacturers. Some devices have …
Read More »Microsoft’s Android-powered Surface Duo smartphone launches in September
It has been quite some time since Microsoft announced its first Surface-branded smartphone. Now, in a surprise announcement, it would appear that the Surface Duo is now ready and will begin shipping in early September. The Microsoft Surface Duo is an Android smartphone with a two displays joined by a …
Read More »Google kills off its ‘Play Music’ streaming service
Over the years, Google has become notorious for cancelling its products and services if they fail to perform up to the tech giant’s standards. One of the company’s longer-running services, Google Play Music, is now ending, instead being replaced by YouTube Music. In an email sent to its users, Google …
Read More »Breath of the Wild “clone” Genshin Impact gets release date
Genshin Impact received a lot of attention when it was first announced back in June 2019. The open-world action-RPG appears to take heavy inspiration in its visuals from titles such as Breath of the Wild. After many closed betas and much anticipation, the game’s developers MiHoYo have now announced that …
Read More »Landscape mode is coming to Mario Kart Tour
When Mario Kart Tour was first announced, one of the most interesting decisions by Nintendo was to make the mobile racing title playable only in portrait mode. As the game races towards its first anniversary, players who prefer a wider field of view can now play Mario Kart Tour in …
Read More »OnePlus Buds leak in new images
For a while now, OnePlus has been teasing both its upcoming budget-friendly smartphone, the OnePlus Nord, as well as its first set of truly wireless earphones. The OnePlus Buds, which is set to be officially launched this week, has now leaked showcasing three different colour options that will be available …
Read More »Pokémon GO surpasses $3.6 billion in revenue
A few days ago, Pokémon GO officially celebrated it 4th anniversary. Releasing on the 6th of July 2016, Pokémon GO took the world by storm, incentivising millions to go outside, take a walk, and catch Pokémon. Though the game may no longer be part of the cultural zeitgeist, the AR …
Read More »Apex Legends mobile planned for release “by the end of the year”
During Electronic Arts’ ‘EA Play 2020’ event, the publisher announced that it would be bringing its popular Battle Royale shooter Apex Legends to the Nintendo Switch. Now, in its most recent investor fireside chat, EA announced its intentions to bring Apex Legends to mobile platforms “by the end of the …
Read More »Ubisoft is suing Apple and Google
It is common knowledge that the Apple App Store and Google Play Store have been host to a number of eerily similar games to that which can be found on consoles. With almost 3 million ‘unique’ apps on the Play Store, you can often find games which have taken heavy …
Read More »Update to Tetris on mobile adds weekly subscription model
For many years EA held the license allowing them to publish Tetris games on mobile platforms. This year however, the contract finally lapsed, with San Francisco based developer ‘N3twork’ taking over to produce an entirely new Tetris game for mobile. While the game initially operated with a one-time payment to …
Read More »Samsung brings the Galaxy M31 handset to the UK
Samsung announced that it is has launched a new affordable smartphone in the UK this week. Galaxy M31 is the company’s latest addition to the Galaxy M series platform and is equipped with a 64MP Quad Camera with a powerful 6000mAh battery and a Super AMOLED display. Galaxy M31 is …
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