People in Australia have noticed a misprint in the newly released $50 bills. The banknotes misspelled the word "responsibility" in the micro-text for Edith Cowan's historic speech as the first female member of the country's Parliament.
Culture May 10, 2019
A U.S. senator wants to make loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions aimed at children illegal. Josh Hawley said that game developers should not be allowed to monetize addiction.
Culture May 10, 2019
At this point, everyone has probably watched ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ the epic finale to the Marvel saga. In case you haven’t yet, or you won’t, it’s heading to Disney+ this December.
Culture May 9, 2019
In celebration of 10 years of 'Minecraft,' Mojang has made the original version available to play for free. 'Minecraft' Classic is now fully playable directly from web browsers.
Culture May 9, 2019
Epic Games just released its first teaser for the upcoming season of 'Fortnite'. Similar to previous seasons, Season 9 is expected to offer tons of surprises for new and old players alike.
Culture May 7, 2019
Square Enix hasn’t shared much about the 'Avengers' game that’s currently in development. But a job listing for a narrative director will be tasked to creating an emotional experience so compelling that the game eventually wins the industry's top award.
Culture May 6, 2019
Online multiplayer is a melting pot of people with bad mouths and equally awful behavior. Microsoft wants to fix that by adjusting the language players use to trash talk others.
Culture May 6, 2019
A YouTuber discovered that the 2D side scroller 'Shovel Knight' is actually a 3D game. A developer from Yacht Club Games also confirmed and explained why the game was built in a 3D engine.
Culture April 29, 2019
Nintendo Switch’s new Boost Mode speeds up loading times on some games. Emphasis on 'some games' because developers must first update their software to support the new overclocking feature.
Culture April 29, 2019
A New York court has convicted Anna Sorokin on several counts of heft of services, grand larceny and attempted grand larceny. The Russian-born German national managed to fraud several friends and businesses by pretending to be a wealthy heiress.
Culture April 28, 2019
The 'Overwatch' League now has an official beer sponsor. This is courtesy of a newly signed partnership with beverage maker AB InBev for the Bud Light beer brand.
Culture April 30, 2019
Respawn Entertainment wants to keep focused on growing the surprise hit 'Apex Legends.' To do so, they will follow a detailed schedule that involves delaying other games currently in development such as 'Titanfall.'
Culture April 30, 2019
During its latest briefing, Nintendo didn't mention the future of its 3DS business, and there haven't been any announcement of new games. This could be the sign that the handheld console is nearing its end.
Culture April 28, 2019
The 'Persona' franchise has grown by yet another title with 'Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers,' a new action RPG that's inspired by 'Dynasty Warriors.' It's expected to come out for both the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch.
Culture April 26, 2019
'Mario Kart Tour' is now open for beta testing to interested participants in the United States and Japan. Applications are open until May 7 and the actual testing will wrap up on June 4.
Culture April 26, 2019
Dion Calloway was skydiving when he lost his prosthetic leg. When it was found. the artificial limb was intact and did not appear damaged even after falling from 10,000 feet in the air.
Culture April 26, 2019
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the company is going to end exclusives if Valve agrees to give developers a bigger revenue share. The Epic Games Store shares 88 percent of revenue to devs, while Steam offers a 70-30 split.
Culture April 26, 2019
It looks like Nintendo’s E3 will be about games entirely. Nintendo’s president has confirmed that there’ll be no announcements whatsoever of a new Switch model at the presentation.
Culture April 26, 2019
'Planet Zoo' is set to arrive in fall this year as the newest title in the life simulation genre. It focuses on animals and keeping a zoo running by tackling all relevant aspects throughout a typical day.
Culture April 26, 2019
Blizzard Entertainment announced the 'Overwatch' Workshop, which is described as a simplified game scripting system. The Workshop update is currently available on PC and has now gone live in the game's public test server.
Culture April 25, 2019
Nintendo might surprise-reveal a Nintendo Switch Mini at its E3 presentation this June. There’s a modest upgrade apparently in the works, too, but no Pro model, says Bloomberg.
Culture April 25, 2019
Nintendo will release 'Super Mario Maker 2' for the Switch on June 28. Other things, such as whether it’ll get a co-op mode, remain unclear at this point.
Culture April 25, 2019
'Anthem' players aren't pleased with the new 1.1.0 update. While BioWare added features such as a new Stronghold called Sunken Cell, it didn't quite deliver on its promise for its Act 1 roadmap.
Culture April 24, 2019
Congratulations are in order for Nintendo as Game Boy celebrates its 30th birthday. For that, here is a look back at Game Boy's remarkable milestone that spans three decades.
Culture April 23, 2019
In fact, some of the enviable travel photos on the Instagram Explore page are probably fake. A recent study reveals that 10 percent of people post fake vacation pictures on social media.
Culture April 22, 2019
Chinese authorities in the province of Guangdong authorized Tencent Holdings to distribute the Nintendo Switch console. The popular hybrid gaming console comes preinstalled with a test version of the 'New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.'
Culture April 21, 2019
In just a few days, the average user review of 'Assassin's Creed Unity' on Steam is going from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive.' That's because of a 'reverse review-bombing' following Ubisoft's efforts in helping with the Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration.
Culture April 20, 2019
Insiders claim that the next-gen Xbox is going to be 'more advanced' than the PlayStation 5. If true, then the Xbox could retain its title as 'the world's most powerful console.'
Culture April 20, 2019
Ubisoft donated €500,000 to help with the restoration and reconstruction of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Apart from its donation, 'Assassin's Creed Unity' on PC comes free to download until April 25.
Culture April 19, 2019
Nikkei reports that a next-generation Nintendo Switch model is further off than initially rumored. A smaller version that’s cheaper than the current console will reportedly arrive this fall, though.
Culture April 18, 2019
Sony says the PlayStation 5 will have killer specs. Now, it’s also saying the console will be sold at an appealing price, so what’s the deal?
Culture April 18, 2019
Microsoft confirmed the multiplayer mode reveal of 'Gears 5' is happening in June during new eSports TV show. The upcoming third-person video game is anticipated to be one of Microsoft’s biggest game launches for 2019.
Culture April 17, 2019
GameStop’s new Guaranteed to Love It seems perfect for speedrunners: buy the game, return it within two days, and get full store credit. There are caveats, of course.
Culture April 17, 2019
Version 3.0 of ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ adds a new Stage Builder and video editor. If you can afford the optional DLC, you also get Joker from 'Persona 5.'
Culture April 17, 2019
Capcom has announced its take on the retro console. Called the Capcom Home Arcade, it's a plug-and-play device that comes with 16 preinstalled classics and two 'competition-class' joysticks and buttons.
Culture April 17, 2019
The first few details of Sony's next-generation console have been revealed. Presumably called PlayStation 5, it's going to boast PlayStation 4 backward compatibility, SSD, Ryzen and Radeon chips, and compatibility with current-gen PlayStation VR headsets.
Culture April 17, 2019
'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' could now be FromSoftware's fastest-selling title. The single-player action-adventure game sold 2 million copies in just 10 days, toppling 'Dark Souls III' at the top with 3 million sales in two months.
Culture April 16, 2019
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was caught on a massive fire that swept the roof portion where restorations were done. Firefighters managed to save the main cathedral together with all the historical artifacts, and no fatalities were reported.
Culture April 16, 2019
Firmware version 8.0.0 is now out for all Nintendo Switch owners, adding a way to transfer save data, new profile icons, and more. Read the full patch notes here.
Culture April 16, 2019
'Forza Street' is the new free-to-play racing title for Windows 10. It's set to launch on Android and iOS too, making it the first in the series to go beyond the PC and Xbox platforms.
Culture April 16, 2019
Director Cory Barlog has confirmed again that 'God of War' isn't going to get a DLC. It all started with a tweet that was actually referring to the free stuff as part of the game's anniversary celebration rather than an expansion.
Culture April 15, 2019
Episode 1 of 'Game of Thrones' season 8 has finally arrived. With this first episode comes a potent mix of nostalgia and uncertainty: will the North survive the winter?
Culture April 15, 2019
Two Australians figure out a way to get a free burger from self-serving kiosks in McDonald's. The secret? Get 10 orders of patty-less burgers first.
Culture April 15, 2019
Watching eSports could soon be a more dynamic experience for Sony PlayStation VR owners, as detailed in two patents. The problem is, patents don’t always become real products or features.
Culture April 15, 2019
Microsoft’s all-digital Xbox One S is allegedly launching on May 7. It will come preinstalled with three games and is rumored to cost about $260.
Culture April 15, 2019
