Gaming
Gaming
How Epic Games almost made the mistake of ending Fortnite
Former Epic Games production director Rod Fergusson said that he would have canceled Fortnite if he stayed with the developer. The game only started soaring in popularity when the Battle Royale mode was released a few months after launch.
Gaming
Niantic Labs sues hackers who help players cheat in Pokémon Go
Niantic Labs has filed a lawsuit against Global++, who is said to be behind the hacked versions of Pokémon Go and Ingress. The legal action comes as the developer is preparing to launch Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
Digital Trends Live
Digital Trends Live: Florida’s autonomous vehicle law, E3 updates, and more
On this episode of DT Live, we take a look at the biggest trending stories in tech, including Florida allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the road, Atari’s new gaming system, E3 updates, high-speed rail, and more.
Deals
The best Nintendo Switch deals and bundles for June 2019
Looking to score Nintendo's latest console? We've smoked out the best Nintendo Switch deals, including discounts on bundles that feature must-have games like Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Cars
Tesla screens may support YouTube with next software update
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced today at E3 that the infotainment screens will support YouTube video streaming very soon. This most likely lines up with the latest software update that is expected later this year.
Gaming
The PlayStation Network is back up. Here’s the latest on the PSN outage
Sony's PlayStation Network is back online after going down for several hours on Thursday afternoon, annoying legions of gamers right in the middle of E3. Here's the latest on the outage
Digital Trends Live
Digital Trends Live: Pixel 4 images, Samsung’s Wall TV, Uber’s skyports
On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including Google’s Pixel 4 image, Radiohead's ransom strategy, Samsung’s massive 292-inch TV, Uber’s Skyport concepts, and more.
Gaming
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. The game arrives on iOS and Android later this year.
Computing
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. Atari's VCS is actually a modern console that runs PC hardware. Yes, it can play Atari games, but it does much more.
Gaming
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is endearing and wonderfully weird
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is as magically weird as I remembered. The super cute art style fits Koholint Island so well, and Nintendo improved multiple, critical mechanics.
Gaming
From Nintendo to Capcom, here are the best booths we saw at E3 2019
Every year, publishers and developers gather in Los Angeles to show off their games at E3. Booths are a major part of the excitement and this year didn't let us down. From Nintendo to Capcom, here are the best booths of E3 2019.
Deals
Walmart drops a big $200 price cut on the Dell XPS 8930 PC
If you're looking for an affordable gaming PC, you'll want to check out this Dell XPS 8930 Gaming Desktop Computer (8th Gen), which is $200 off from Walmart. Normally $1,400, a cool 14% discount brings the price down to $1,200.
Deals
Need a smartphone? The Razer Phone 2 gets a huge $300 price cut
Mobile gaming has grown seen incredible growth in recent years. The best gaming smartphones tend to be expensive, though, but the beefy Razer Phone 2 is on sale right now for a huge discount on Amazon that can save you hundreds.
Gaming
The Genesis Mini will make you wonder how Sega lost the console wars
Sega may have lost the console wars to Nintendo, but it has stepped up its game in the new, retro console wars. The Sega Genesis Mini boasts an impressive lineup of games and has authentic, charming hardware design.
Gaming
Borderlands 3 feels like more of the same, but that’s a good thing
Our Borderlands 3 preview takes a look at new weapons and mechanics that help make it a new but familiar experience. It's your standard Borderlands fare and ultimately more of the same, and that isn't exactly a bad thing.
Product Review
Cyberpunk 2077 looks like an astonishing evolution for action RPGs
Cyberpunk 2077's hour long E3 2019 gameplay presentation dazzled us. From its staggeringly varied approach to combat to a dizzying degree of customization, Cyberpunk 2077 looks like it could set a new bar for open world RPGs.
Digital Trends Live
Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s Study, Uber’s fast-food drones, deepfake Zuck
On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest tech news of the day, including Facebook’s new Study app, Uber’s fast-food delivery drones, a new Legends of Zelda game, an update from E3, and deepfake Zuck.
Gaming
Wolfenstein: Youngblood’s co-op makes killing Nazis fun for the whole family
We played Bethesda’s upcoming game Wolfenstein: Youngblood, a spinoff following the story of two sisters searching for their missing father. With fun co-op gunplay and RPG-style progression, Youngblood promises a Nazi-killing good time.