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GamingControl Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'
Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko has said that it's his job to represent a game's story "in the most beautiful light possible."
The Naughty Dog news has me optimistic about the PS5 again – Reader’s Feature
As The Last Of Us and Uncharted developer Naughty Dog confirms they’re working on a raft of new games, a reader hopes it’s a…
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn feels incredibly Xbox 360, for better and for worse
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn disappoints in my hour-and-a-half hands-on demo.
The Original PlayStation 2 Security Chip Has Been Reverse Engineered
Dragon MechaCon firmware images were released back in 2021. MechaPwn, the exploit that makes later PS2s region-free and lets them…
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to fight for a full disc release
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has responded to fans asking for a full disc version of the game, saying he…
GamingDynasty Warriors Producer Wants to Make Sequels, Not Remasters
Tomohiko Sho says being in his 50s makes him wonder how many games he can make before retirement, pushing him toward new titles over remasters. The…
007: First Light gets free DLC that will finally let you drive James Bond's Aston Martin properly
Extended Operations adds two TacSim missions, new game plus, and a photo mode.
Is a Nintendo 3DS still worth buying in 2026?
The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's last true portable console. While it stopped getting new games long ago, it can still be a great…
Photography adventures, chaotic sheepherding and other new indie games worth checking out
Plus, indie game Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an absolute blast.
Ex-PlayStation lead says it's "impossible" for devs to make a profit on Game Pass
"Your $69.99 game has one chance to bust out and break through"
GamingWhat we've been playing - "That's one of gaming's great cities, that is"
Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little about the games we've been playing. This week, Bertie's witcher skills are a…
Razer’s low-latency wireless gaming keyboard is almost half off
Woot has the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL on sale for $130, a significant discount from its usual $219.99 price point. This…
GamingAI’s Rising Costs Cast Doubts on Cloud Gaming’s Future
Cloud gaming services are facing the same kinds of cost increases as other parts of the tech industry amid more demand for data center services.
Dreame is one step ahead of the competition with its world-first steam cleaning robot vacuum — but I'm wondering if this is one step too far
The Aqua20 Pro Ultra Roller X Complete can steam-clean your hard floors — but the feature comes with a number of caveats.
GamingAlienware AW3926QW Review: 39 Inches of Gaming Glory
Alienware’s latest gaming monitor explores a new size and resolution for ultrawide monitors, and I have a feeling PC gamers are going to love it.
GTA 6's Netflix timed exclusive, and gamers' defense of it sums up why the gaming industry is as bad as it is today
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 timed Netflix exclusive, and gamers' defense of it is exactly why the gaming industry is rotten and will…
GamingPC gamers are asking 'what's next?' as RAM crisis sparks further rumors of GPU price hikes, and gaming monitors could get more expensive
Graphics card maker warns that GPUs are due 'substantial' price hikes, and I'd buy now rather than wait — the same might be true of gaming monitors.
‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Creator’s New Manga Series Is a Love Letter to ‘Inception’ and Soulsborne Games
Rafał Jaki's 'Brain Alive' sees a father dive into the dreams of his comatose son battling skeletons and demons alongside his…
GamingStreaming Gaming Handhelds Would Make Sense if They Were Actually Good
When consoles cost way too much, the only cheap hardware may require a subscription.
Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
GamingIll-fated Companion Cube case for Steam Machine returns as a 3D-printed effort — and it's not the only striking DIY project around Valve's gaming PC
Got a 3D printer? You can make your own alternative Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine.
'Whoever came up with this is a massive idiot': LG's gaming monitors and TVs are facing a user revolt, due to seemingly installing adware on PCs — and telling you to warn guests they may be recorded by AI features, to comply with 'wiretapping' laws
LG's terms and conditions say you need to get consent from visitors because its TVs can listen to you.
Gaming'The future is now' — PS5 user locked out of Ghost of Yotei due to license verification, and this is why Sony's all-digital future plans must end
The future of gaming on PlayStation is poised to arguably be at its worst state ever once 2028 arrives, and this license verification case shows why.
Alienware 34 QD-OLED review: An ultrawide showcase for Samsung's latest display tech
Alienware's latest 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is far brighter than before, and it can finally handle text without fringing.
GamingBoard, the new game startup from Mirror founder Brynn Putnam, raises $20M, has already sold thousands
Board, the startup building what it calls "together tech" designed to bring people into the same room, has closed a Series A led by Union Square…
‘.hack//Sign’ Still Hits as an Existential Gaming Anime About the Virtues of Logging Off
While popular shows like 'Sword Art Online,' 'Shangri‑La Frontier,' and 'Solo Leveling' chase power fantasy, this OG anime holds…
GamingWirestock raises $23M to supply creative multimodal data to AI labs
The company pivoted to being a data provider in 2023 and now supplies datasets of images, videos, design assets, and gaming and 3D content to AI labs.
Discord Nitro now includes Xbox Game Pass as a freebie - Digital Trends
Discord and Xbox have teamed up several times over the years, usually with Xbox offering Discord Nitro perks through one of its…
GamingClever Raspberry Pi hack gets Sony's PS5 controller working properly on a gaming PC over Bluetooth
This Raspberry Pi mod is a cheap and effective way to get Sony's DualSense controller working properly on a PC with a wireless connection.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced 'delivers a no-compromise experience with advanced ray tracing performance' on PS5 Pro, along with the latest PSSR 2 tech
Ubisoft has confirmed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature Sony's upgraded PSSR upscaling tech.
GamingAI Dungeon maker Latitude unveils Voyage, a platform for creating AI-powered RPGs
Latitude's new AI-native platform, Voyage, aims to help gamers create their very own role-playing game.
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live, and the PC Gaming Show have been confirmed for June, with the Showcase to feature 'world premieres, exclusive trailers, and stealth demo drops'
Future has announced the return of the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, FGS Live from Los Angeles, and the PC Gaming Show for…
GamingRazer gaming accessories include a $25 Taco Bell gift card at Best Buy
Razer is summoning hungry gamers to Best Buy, where shoppers can get a free $25 Taco Bell gift card with the purchase of a gaming accessory today…
The Elder Scrolls Online is coming to Xbox Game Pass in June, and it's free right now with PlayStation Plus
Zenimax Online Studios has announced huge plans for The Elder Scrolls Online, including an Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus…
GamingPS5 Pro architect Mark Cerny says Sony's updated PSSR tech is 'something like 100 microseconds faster than the original'
PS5 and PS5 Pro console architect Mark Cerny has revealed that Sony’s updated PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) AI upscaling technology is…
The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and I'm scared about the future of gaming - Digital Trends
For most of gaming history, the deal between players and technology was refreshingly simple: save up, buy a machine, install a…
An AI-generated Resident Evil Requiem review briefly made it on Metacritic
Review aggregator Metacritic has removed a review of Resident Evil Requiem because it was AI-generated, Kotaku reports. The review was published by…
Want premium PS5 accessories for less? These Nacon controllers, as well as my favorite wireless gaming headset, are $50 off or better at PS Direct and Amazon
Several Nacon PS5 accessories have been discounted at PS Direct, including the Revolution 5 Pro controller and my favorite…
GamingSony patents AI-generated podcasts with PlayStation characters because 'video game platforms currently lack the ability to provide unique and targeted content to gamers'
Sony has reportedly acquired a new patent for AI-generated podcasts that would feature AI-voiced PlayStation characters.
Rockstar could be trying to prevent even more leaks by making Grand Theft Auto 6 completely digital at launch, report claims
A new report claims that Rockstar Games will try to prevent more Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks by only releasing the game digitally at…
GamingCall of Duty may finally make it to your Nintendo Switch soon - Digital Trends
Back in 2023, Microsoft inked a 10-year deal with Nintendo to bring Xbox games, including Call of Duty, to Nintendo platforms. It appears the launch…