Summer Game Fest announced for June, just as E3 2021 rumors heat up
Summer Game Fest will return this June. The news comes one day after a recent set of rumors about E3's 2021 plans.
E3 2021 will be a three-day digital event with remote playable game demos
A pitch document sent out to game publishers reveals the first details for E3's 2021 show, which will likely be fully digital.
E3 2021 remains a mystery even as shows like CES successfully pivot to digital
The ESA has provided no update on its E3 2021 plans since April, despite other shows confidentially moving forward with all-digital events.
Save $40 on the Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat at Amazon today
A bundle that includes the ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat and two room sensors is currently available on Amazon with a $40 discount, lowering the price to $209.
E3 organizer apologizes after sharing article about ‘games for women’
After sharing a story about "online games for women," the organizer behind the E3 gaming expo has apologized and taken down its tweet.
Xbox One X review: Still the most powerful console
The Xbox One X is the most powerful game console, but is that enough to make it worth upgrading? Find out in our review.
Ecobee and Nest smart thermostats on sale ahead of Memorial Day
The Ecobee3 Lite, Nest Thermostat E, Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control, and Nest Learning Thermostat are on sale ahead of Memorial Day.
Ubisoft’s digital E3-style showcase will stream on July 12
Ubisoft Forward, a digital presentation, will stream on July 12 and showcase the publisher’s titles for holiday 2020 and beyond.
EA Play Live returns for an all-digital event next month
EA will bring back EA Play in June 2020, though during the pandemic, it will become an all-digital event called EA Play Live.
Microsoft switching to digital events until at least July 2021
Microsoft is changing how it organizes events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has decided to move toward putting on digital-first events until July 2021.
E3 is canceled this year, but there are already plans for E3 2021
E3, the world's biggest gaming conference, is canceled this year. But plans are already underway for next year's event, E3 2021.
Game Developers Conference moves to August — if COVID-19 is no longer a factor
GDC's original March event was canceled due to the coronavirus, but it will be moved to August. It will be shorter version of the originally scheduled event.
Digital Trends Live: Coronavirus, Ring Video Doorbell 3, Blue Origin peek
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including the continued dramatic fallout of coronavirus cancellations, and more.
Game companies scramble to make new plans after coronavirus cancels E3
With E3 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus concerns, publishers both large and small are making new plans for the rest of the year. Check out the updated agenda.
E3 2020 gaming expo officially canceled due to coronavirus
E3's organizers, the Electronic Software Association, decided to cancel the three-day trade show for this year.
Everything we know about the Resident Evil 3 remake
Capcom has confirmed that a full remake of Resident Evil 3 is in development. Here is what we know about the game so far, including the new Resistance mode.
Sony to skip E3 for the second year in a row, despite PS5’s impending launch
Sony will skip E3 2020 after already skipping E3 2019. This is despite the company planning to launch the PlayStation 5 at the end of the year, and with several large games still on the way. Microsoft and Nintendo don't appear to be skipping E3 thus far, nor do other third-party game publishers.
Resident Evil 3 will be here sooner than we thought, and comes with a freebie
Capcom has officially announced a full remake of Resident Evil 3, and it will be arriving sooner than we anticipated. The game comes with the spinoff Resident Evil: Resistance for free, which pits one player against four others in an asymmetric survival horror multiplayer experience.
Call of Duty: Mobile is the best shooter I’ve played on a smartphone
Call of Duty: Mobile attempts to put the franchise's tight gameplay in the palm of your hand. It's largely successful, thanks to precise controls and attractive graphics. Call of Duty: Mobile will please fans, but probably won't win new converts. It arrives on iOS and Android later this year.
Amazon slashes prices for two Roborock robot vacuum and mop combos
Are you ready for the next level in house-cleaning robots? As the novelty of robotic vacuums fades, some newer models mop floors while vacuuming. If a robot floor mop sounds odd, window washing robots are also breaking into the market. Amazon slashed the prices for two robot vacuum and mop combo units from Roborock.
The untold story of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
Brendan Greene, the creator of the game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, sat down with Digital Trends to talk about how he helped turn a mod to a video game sensation. PUBG propelled the battle royale game genre into the mainstream, inspiring the likes of Fortnite and Apex Legends.
Everything you need to know about Madden NFL 20
Madden NFL 20 is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. EA has made some major changes to the formula this year. Longshot has been replaced with a new career mode, New Superstar abilities affect play, Ultimate Team got a makeover, and a breezy new online mode landed post-launch.
E3 leaks personal information of thousands of journalists
The personal details of thousands of journalists have been leaked by the organizers of E3. The Entertainment Software Association, which organizes the annual E3 gaming conference, had a publicly accessible document on its website which showed the names, phone numbers, and home addresses of journalists.
The eight biggest flops, fails, and blunders in E3 history
E3 has had a ton of spectacular moments in its 25-year history. But it has also had its fair share of awful moments, too. Following in the glow of E3 2019, we compiled eight of the biggest flops, fails, and blunders in E3 history, from Konami's baffling 2010 press conference to the PS3 reveal and more.
Digital Trends Live: Florida’s autonomous vehicle law, E3 updates, and more
On today’s episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech news of the day, including Florida allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the road, Atari’s new gaming system, more from E3, the future of high-speed rail, and our weekly Tech Briefs segment.
Digital Trends Live: Pixel 4 images, Samsung’s Wall TV, Uber’s skyports
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including Google releasing an image of the Pixel 4, Radiohead fights a ransom, Samsung’s 292” luxury TV, Uber’s “Skyport” concepts, a new bipedal robot is strolling around, and more.
Don’t call it retro. Atari’s VCS is a modern console for PC gamers
You might think the Atari VCS is another retro console like the Nintendo SNES Classic or Sega Genesis Mini. You'd be wrong, though. Atari's VCS is actually a modern console that runs PC hardware. Sure, it can play your favorite old-school Atari games, but it can also do much more than that.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is endearing and wonderfully weird
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is as weird as I remembered. The super cute art style fits Koholint Island so well, while a couple of welcome mechanical improvements help combat and exploration. Framerate issues hampered the E3 2019 demo, but Nintendo will more than likely fix it before launch.
The best booths at E3 2019
Every year, publishers and developers gather in Los Angeles to hold one of the biggest video game conventions in the world: E3. Fans have plenty of announcements and previews to look forward to, booths are also a big part of all the excitement. From Nintendo to Capcom, here are the best booths at E3 2019.
The Genesis Mini will make you wonder how Sega lost the console wars
Sega may have lost the console wars in the '90s to Nintendo, but it has stepped up its game in the "Mini" console wars. We demoed the Sega Genesis Mini at E3 2019. With a solid, large library of games and an authentic hardware design, the Sega Genesis Mini offers a great way to relive your childhood.
Cyberpunk 2077 looks like an astonishing evolution for action RPGs
Cyberpunk 2077's E3 2019 gameplay presentation once again pushed the envelope for open world RPGs. From staggeringly cool hacking mechanics to fluid first-person gunplay to a dizzying degree of customization, Cyberpunk 2077's latest hour long demo has us more excited than ever to enter this dystopia.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s Study, Uber’s fast-food drones, deepfake Zuck
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, DT Content Manager Hanif Jackson joins host Greg Nibler to dig into the trending tech news of the day, including Facebook’s new Study app, Uber’s fast food drone delivery, a new Legend of Zelda game, an E3 update, and deep fake Zuck.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne brings hot drinks and cool, new features
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is technically an expansion, but the snow-covered Hoarfrost Reach region is the biggest yet in World. At E3 2019, we embarked on two quests and discovered that Iceborne is not just a great continuation of World, but an expansion that's not afraid to shake things up.
Marvel’s Avengers is a superhero spectacle that left us with questions
Marvel's Avengers had a weird launch into the spotlight at E3 2019. But after watching 25 minutes of gameplay, I'm optimistic about the combat, which resembles a cross between God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man. I'm still worried about the story, even with the Avengers-caliber voice actor cast.