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Activision Blizzard violated US labour law by illegally surveilling employees during a walkout and threatening to shut down internal chat channels as a union sought to organize its workers, a federal labour agency said on Friday. The Communication Workers of America union (CWA) has accused the Call of Duty maker of a series of illegal labour practices. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ObGM7n2 via IFTTT

Asphalt 9: Legends has added the brand-new Lamborghini Revuelto as an unlockable car. The news comes after the Italian car manufacturer revealed its newest flagship V12 hybrid car to the world on March 30. Starting today, players can participate in an exclusive in-game event to unlock and add the Lamborghini Revuelto to their garage. The event ends on April 27 and pro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cvJbaK4 via IFTTT

Indie darling Vampire Survivors was crowned Best Game at the BAFTA Games Awards 2023, beating God of War Ragnarök, which secured six trophies. Christopher Judge won the award for Best Performance for his role as Kratos in GoW Ragnarök, while Laya Deleon Hayes bagged one for the Supporting Role as Angrboda the Jötunn. Meanwhile, Elden Ring won trophies for Best Mult... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/manDqgV via IFTTT

E3 2023 has been cancelled, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) confirmed. A report notes that the 2023 edition ‘simply did not garner the sustained interest' necessary to execute the event in a manner that would display the size and strength of the games industry. The news comes after big publishers like Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo pulled out of the ev... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yDu2aSn via IFTTT

PlayStation has announced the monthly free games for April 2023 for PS Plus subscribers. The three free titles, which will be available on PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium tiers starting April 4 through May 1, include first-person shooter Meet Your Maker, platformer Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Souls-like action-RPG Tails of Iron. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mBjgdPl via IFTTT

Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Ben Affleck-directed Air, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Evil Dead Rise, Samatha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Shaakuntalam, Ana de Armas-led Ghosted, Nicolas Cage’s Renfield, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in April 2023 in cinemas, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/mySoDVu via IFTTT

Electronic Arts said on Wednesday it would lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and reduce office space, making it the first major videogame publisher to announce job cuts. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/rEs3L2J via IFTTT

Sid Meier’s Railroads, the classic railways tycoon and simulation game released in 2006, is coming to iOS and Android in April. Feral Interactive, known for its work on ports of old PC games to mobile platforms, is working to release the game on mobile platforms in the coming days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/J4vpiQ3 via IFTTT

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom just revealed 10 minutes of brand-new gameplay, showcasing Link’s new abilities — weapons fusing, time rewinding, and the Ultrahand. Producer Eiji Aonuma confirmed that the sequel has finished development, following a delay from last year. Nintendo also announced a Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch OLED model, which is sl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eEKdqsm via IFTTT

The Last of Us Part 1 — finally out on PC — is getting bombarded with negative Steam reviews, calling out its poor performance and optimisation. The game has received multiple reports in regard to hard crashes, stuttering, and long loading times - even on the most beefed-up gaming rigs. The shader-building process is also a major concern, eating up a chunk of time... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0uOyqFP via IFTTT

Valve is ending Steam support on some older versions of Windows operating systems — Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Starting January 1, 2024, Steam will no longer run on the said versions, and devices will require a minimum of Windows 10 to incorporate new features. “The newest features in Steam rely on an embedded version of Google Chrome, which no longer ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/F3MNEZw via IFTTT

Ubisoft no longer plans to attend this year’s physical E3 event. Speaking to VGC, the game publisher confirmed its intention to 'move in a different direction', and instead, host its own Ubisoft Forward Live event on June 12. The news comes after the company claimed last month that it was looking forward to attending E3 2023. PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo have alr... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/62KsLPB via IFTTT

Resident Evil 4 2023 Remake review: While the visual upgrade alone is a good enough draw to relive one of Capcom’s all-time elites, Resident Evil 4 (2023) brings a wealth of new tweaks that contribute to a perfect reimagination. The ability to parry oncoming attacks is certainly a bonus, amplified by an increased focus on character lore, which serves to expand the R... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JxaZwFB via IFTTT

Dead by Daylight Mobile has been removed from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India. In a tweet, developer Behaviour Interactive confirmed that it received an order from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to remove the multiplayer survival-horror game from Indian digital storefronts. While not explicitly mentioned, we can assum... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/fY89SUi via IFTTT

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game, based on The Last Ronin series of graphic novels is reportedly in development. In an interview, Doug Rosen, senior VP for games and emerging media at Paramount Global, compared the game to action heavyweights such as Sony’s recent God of War games. In it, you play as the lone surviving Ninja Turtle on a futuristic battle-ravaged ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xSPqp5A via IFTTT

Elden Ring has received its long-promised ray tracing update, courtesy of patch 1.09. The update is now live on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X, with modder Lance McDonald confirming that the graphics options are limited to ray-traced ambient occlusion and ray-traced shadows. There are no ray-traced reflections or support for Nvidia or AMD’s upscaling methods to smooth... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/scFe29G via IFTTT

A PS5 version of Redfall was reportedly scrapped by Microsoft. In an interview with IGN France, game director Harvey Smith revealed that once the Microsoft-Bethesda deal went through, developer Arkane Austin was asked to solely focus on PC, Xbox, and Game Pass versions. The news comes amidst Microsoft’s ongoing attempts to convince regulators to approve its $69 bill... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uDE7IYA via IFTTT

Epic Games just held its State of Unreal 2023 presentation, revealing its long-term plans for content creation and new tools that can be implemented in upcoming games. Unreal Editor for Fortnite is now available as a public beta, allowing players to create and publish islands and gameplay experiences directly into Fortnite. The event also played host to the new Unreal... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pN8L9ZF via IFTTT

Valve has officially confirmed Counter-Strike 2, and it is set to release this summer. The game will run on the Source 2 engine and will be available as a free upgrade to the existing CS:GO. A limited test has also been announced, which will be presented to select players, based on factors such as account standing and time played on official servers. CS2 features a co... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vaATKRd via IFTTT

Tencent Holdings on Thursday said it would restrict its focus to its core business, while maintinaing cost-cutting and improving efficiencies, as it reported its first drop in annual revenue to date. The world's largest video game company and operator of the WeChat messaging platform posted revenue of CNY 554.55 billion (nearly Rs. 6,65,600 crore) for 2022, down 1 per... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6KinlQN via IFTTT

Microsoft has offered remedies to the EU antitrust regulators overseeing its multi-billion dollar Activision takeover deal, that are said to only focus on cloud gaming services. Rivals like Sony, and customers have until the end of this week to provide feedback before the EU competition enforcer decides on the deal by May 22. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x1Qf39h via IFTTT

EA is delisting three legacy Battlefield games from online storefronts. Starting April 28, Battlefield 1943, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Bad Company 2 will no longer be available for purchase, as EA prepares to shut down online services for the same on December 8. Offline features such as the campaign segments in either Bad Company games will continue to function lo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kP9JMvp via IFTTT

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is heading to PS5 in September, as per Venom voice actor Tony Todd. The actor claims that commercials for the game will drop in August. Spider-Man 2 promises an even more exciting chapter in the lives of the web-crawling duo Peter Parker and Miles Morales, as they face off against the symbiote Venom. Bryan Intihar and Ryan Smith, who worked on ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jsLp9fE via IFTTT

Publisher Bandai Namco has released an infographic detailing stats from its critically acclaimed Elden Ring game. Since launch, players have collectively died over 9 billion times to date, with a good 69 percent of it coming from enemy/ NPC damage. The graph also reveals that players initiated 329 million fights against Malenia, Blade of Miquella, which amounts to the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YVadJQz via IFTTT

Microsoft could launch its app store on the iPhone and iPad as soon as 2024. The European Union's Digital Markets Act will reportedly make major changes in March 2024, which will allow other app and game developers to introduce their own app stores that could co-exist with the Apple App Store. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OMuqa62 via IFTTT

The Last of Us season 2 will ‘probably’ release in late 2024 or early 2025, lead Bella Ramsey claimed in an interview. Filming will likely begin at the end of this year or the “beginning of next,” which coincides with co-lead Pedro Pascal’s statement from earlier this year. Co-creator Neil Druckmann also shared a poster, teasing Abby Anderson’s arrival in ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oSa8Hw0 via IFTTT

Acer Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors has been launched in India on Monday, March 20 as a gaming laptop. The device is powered by either an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS hexa-core processor or an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS octa-core processor, as well as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM. The price of the new Acer Nitro 5 starts at R... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/pltyIDC via IFTTT

Disco Elysium’s PC version just got a Collage Mode. This diorama tool lets you drag and drop characters, and add backgrounds, stickers, frames, filters, and more to create custom scenes. The free update weighs about 300MB and can be accessed from the main menu. Additionally, former Disco Elysium creatives Robert Kurvitz and Sander Taal have disputed studio ZA/UM’s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/71ZrtRd via IFTTT

Japanese publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, best known for Elden Ring and Pac-Man, has invested in two gaming technology startups — SuperGaming from India and Deepmotion from the US. SuperGaming is known for its mobile game such as Silly Royale and MaskGun and is currently working on its indo-futuristic battle-royale title Indus. The company also has a cloud-base... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/z72S9P5 via IFTTT

Sony has revealed the list of games coming to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe catalogue in March. Key highlights include Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Rainbow Six Extraction, Life is Strange 2, Life is Strange: True Colors, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Tchia, Street Fighter V, and more. The games will be available on PS Plus’ higher-tie... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/SZLyPw0 via IFTTT

Far Cry 5 has received a 60fps patch for the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X versions. As part of its fifth-anniversary celebration, Ubisoft has also announced a free weekend for the same, running from March 23 to March 27 across all consoles and PC, with progression carrying over to the full purchase. The game is also being offered on sale across Ubisoft Connect, the Microso... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RDBQUgr via IFTTT

Steam Spring Sales 2023 is here, bringing steep discounts of up to 85 percent off on PC games. Steam Spring Sale 2023 is scheduled to end on March 23, 11:30pm IST, and offers discounts on popular titles such as God of War, FIA 23, Cyberpunk 2077, Call of Duty: Modern warfare 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, Resident Evil 2 remake, Disco Elysium, Hades, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/veQocA0 via IFTTT

PUBG publisher Krafton has launched its new mobile game, Road to Valor: Empires in India. The real-time PvP strategy game, where players assemble armies of mythical guardians and troops, leading them to break down enemy bases, is now available to download for free on Android and iOS. Krafton has also added Indian localisation, starting with support for the Hindi langu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZhbEA0H via IFTTT

Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has chosen his next game but won’t reveal if it is an entirely new IP or The Last of Us Part 3. Druckmann confirmed that the studio’s success has earned it the luxury of being able to work on projects they’re passionate about, rather than being forced to churn out sequels by Sony PlayStation. He reiterated that the upcomin... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s1N9hRp via IFTTT

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt just got a new patch that brings several fixes and improves the overall performance of the game. Update 4.02 — out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X — resolves issues with quest progression, adds a motion blur slider to the PC “next-gen” version, fixes blurry cutscenes on the PS5 version, and more. The upgrade, released in December, ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/U7dOiL5 via IFTTT

The Last of Us was greenlit for a second season earlier this year, with Neil Druckmann confirming that it will chart the events of The Last of Us Part II. However, given the length and large-scale events in the game, the creators now state that it will take more than one season to fully portray that story, likely leading to season 3 — and possibly beyond. Both Pedro... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4YtEyrQ via IFTTT

While The Last of Us season 1 is the kind of quality television one would expect from HBO, the fact that it’s a video game adaptation deserves mighty praise. In just nine episodes, it manages to create a believable sense of dread and urgency through a gut-wrenching story, stellar performances, and artsy camera work, which to some might even surpass the original visi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RwnQPg0 via IFTTT

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has reportedly been delayed again. As per Bloomberg, WB Games has pushed its DC Comics looter shooter from its planned May 26 release date to sometime “later this year.” The news comes after a recent gameplay showcase, which was poorly received by fans, owing to the inclusion of live-service elements. However, Bloomberg’s s... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1bVFeOn via IFTTT

The Last of Us Part I has revealed its system requirements and new features to be included in the PC version. The game — launching on March 28 comes with support for ultra-wide displays, Nvidia and AMD’s upscaling technology, customisable controls, and more. Unfortunately, there is no mention of ray-tracing support. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x56metw via IFTTT

Sony has rolled out a new PS5 update that brings Discord integration to the console. The update allows players to answer Discord voice calls on the PS5, after transferring the call over from their PC or phone Discord apps. Dubbed version 7, the update also offers VRR support at 1440p resolution, a screen-sharing functionality, the ability to record gameplay using voic... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/o7vd83T via IFTTT

A free demo for Resident Evil 4 remake is reportedly dropping tomorrow. As per VGC, some Twitch users have been receiving an advertisement, which states that a demo for RE4 is “Available Now.” It appears as if developer Capcom jumped the gun a bit with the promotion, as it plans on hosting a digital presentation, early on Friday. Dubbed ‘Capcom Spotlight,’ the... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TqodIFf via IFTTT

Starfield has been delayed yet again. In an updated video, developer Bethesda confirmed that its highly-anticipated space-set RPG will be released on September 6. The title was previously planned for release in the first half of 2023. Game director Todd Howard has also promised a deep dive session called ‘Starfield Direct’ on June 11, airing right after the Xbox G... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/f4ELhD9 via IFTTT

Microsoft has offered to license Call of Duty to Sony for a period of 10 years, a month after it struck a similar deal with Nvidia. Sony, on the other hand, has asked the UK to block the deal or make Microsoft sell Call of Duty. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LNtqbkP via IFTTT

Overwatch 2’s collaboration with the One-Punch Man anime is now live, bringing a new set of skins and cosmetics to the game. Players can dress Doomfist up as Saitama, Kiriko as Tatsumaki, and Genji as the cyborg Genos. These skins can be purchased from the in-game shop using Overwatch Coins. A Mumen Rider skin for Soldier: 76 is also included, which can be unlocked ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/BnRb2oI via IFTTT

Pune-based developer SuperGaming has partnered with Olympic pistol shooter Heena Sidhu. The collaboration adds a new character named Heena to its roster, whose backstory is described to form an important part of Indus’ lore. SuperGaming also announced another character named Mor-Ni, a folk hero among the Yaksha, who visually resembles a peacock, in terms of headgear... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8BDCndp via IFTTT

Twitch is taking an important stance against deepfake pornography. In a blog post, the live-streaming website stated that “synthetic non-consensual exploitative images” (NCEI) will no longer be tolerated on the platform. The company has updated its policies so that people who create, share, or promote such AI-generated, explicit images will be banned on the first ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lNhwXn9 via IFTTT

FIFA 23 is bringing two new women’s leagues to the mix, in a free update. Starting March 15, players can access the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in FIFA 23, across multiple game modes. All 12 teams from the NWSL will be included in the update, in addition to four new stadiums, authentic kits, and trophies. FI... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/E21Sztb via IFTTT

HBO content such as Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, and more will be leaving Disney+ Hotstar soon. In a tweet, the Hotstar support team confirmed that starting March 31, HBO shows or movies will be unavailable to watch on the streaming platform, which has been the key destination for Indians to access HBO content. Previous reports suggested that the decision was made... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/csrNDnb via IFTTT

Hogwarts Legacy’s PS4 and Xbox One versions have been delayed yet again. In a tweet, developer Avalanche Software confirmed that the versions of the open-world Harry Potter RPG for previous-gen consoles will now release on May 5. While the studio hasn't stated what the extra development time will be used for, it did say that the delay will ensure the “best possibl... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oB3jFZA via IFTTT

PS5 is getting restocked in India on Friday, March 10, Sony has confirmed. This time, there will be more options to choose from — PS5 Digital Edition, the standard 4K Blu-ray drive-equipped variant, and a God of War Ragnarök bundle. PS5 availability has gone up recently, with February seeing two restock events. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ctNHxO0 via IFTTT

The Last of Us episode 8 gained an impressive 8.1 million viewers on Monday, across HBO and linear telecasts. The number marks a 74 percent increase in viewership, making it the most-viewed episode in the series. As per HBO, the series was also the top overall title for the eight consecutive week on its platforms, with the combined total for the first five episodes re... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/wFNjipR via IFTTT

What are the biggest new games releasing in March 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X? Resident Evil 4 remake, The Last of Us Part 1’s PC port, WWE 2K23, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon are among the most talked-about titles this month. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/x2KM7O3 via IFTTT

The Super Mario Bros. Movie directors have come in defence of Chris Pratt’s voice role as the titular plumber. In an interview, co-director Aaron Horvath stated that the casting “made total sense,” because it is an origin story based focusing on two blue-collar Italian immigrants — Mario and Luigi. Chris Pratt’s role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m6FrSO8 via IFTTT

Microsoft's offer of licensing deals to rivals is likely to address EU antitrust concerns over its $69 billion (nearly Rs. 5,68,000 crore) acquisition of Activision, three people familiar with the matter said, helping it to clear a major hurdle. Microsoft announced the Activision bid in January last year, its biggest ever, to take on leaders Tencent and Sony, in the ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0NlDnhG via IFTTT

The Wolf Among Us 2 has been delayed out of 2023, developer Telltale confirmed in a tweet. In a related interview, CEO Jamie Ottilie claimed that the push back was necessary to avoid crunch and burnout at the studio, as they shifted development from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. He also noted the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as an obstacle, slowing developme... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NuCYPfz via IFTTT

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen revealed that he would like to turn Cal Kestis’ story into a trilogy. In an interview, the game director claimed that sequel discussions were underway at Respawn Entertainment before even Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was released in 2019. The possibility of a third chapter depends on how well Star Wars Jedi: survivor p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZCecsn5 via IFTTT

Keanu Reeves’s John Wick 4, Michael B. Jordan-led Creed 3, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Tetris on Apple TV+, Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, Adam Driver-starrer 65, Scream 6, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga with Yami Gautam, and more — a list of the biggest movies out in March 2023 in cinemas, Netflix, and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UZm6Var via IFTTT

The deadline for a decision on Microsoft’s contentious $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,71,800 crore) acquisition of Call of Duty maker Activision has been extended to April 25, according to a European Commission filing on Wednesday. EU antitrust regulators will give a verdict on the deal, which has come under the scanner of various regulatory bodies since it was announce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7MEntjc via IFTTT

Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard has been accused by a union of illegally firing two video game testers for using "strong language" in a protest of a new company policy that limits remote work. The Communication Workers of America (CWA) said it filed a complaint with the US National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday seeking to have the workers reinstated. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8fn95yq via IFTTT