Mass Effect Andromeda Launch Day: New Player & Beginner Tips, Links and More!

BioWare’s long anticipatedMass Effect: Andromedareleases today worldwide for the PS4, Xbox One and PC and we have a host of resources available for you at launch! New Player Help Speak to everyone you see to learn more about what’s going on in the game and the world and to deepen the relationships with your squad mates and fellow crew members. Craftingis very important in this game. GatheringMineralsand other resources as you go and earning and unlockingBlueprintsfrom completingMissionsand exploring will get you set up to createWeapons,ArmorandAugmentationswhich will all help you on your way....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Meghan Kelly

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series Push Notifications Get Detailed For Gaming

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series Push Notifications Get Detailed For Gaming Have you heard? The Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) is going on right now, which is why it shouldn’t go as a big surprise that all these companies are announcing things there. Yes, they’ll generally have avideo game/gaming twist to it, but that’s okay. Especially when we have Microsoft presenting, and they’re giving details on how push notifications are going to work on the upcoming mobile Operating System....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Beth Patterson

New Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation with MagSafe and USB-C review

Apple announced theAirPods Pro (2nd Generation)during its iPhone 14 event back in September 2022, and they were - and still are - excellent. At the time of their launch, they offered a range new features, a couple of design changes - like the addition of volume control to the stem - and they delivered excellent performance. Fast forward a year on, and they’ve been updated. The main acoustic architecture remains the same - except for a couple of adjustments that will be beneficial in the future - but the charging case has had a makeover and some new software features have arrived....

July 26, 2025 · 11 min · 2280 words · Jason Dixon

OnePlus 5 JCC Limited Edition has an artsy, alternative finish

In a move similar to last year’s partnership with French designers, Collete, OnePlus has teamed up with world-renowned designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to create a limited run exclusive OnePlus 5. If what you’re looking for in a phone is something a little quirky and unique, that doesn’t compromise on experience and performance, this could well be your dream device. All changes in the JCC Edition OnePlus 5 are purely cosmetic, so you get all the same power and performance as the Midnight Black version....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Gail Hamilton

Othercide A Turn-based Horror RPG Gets July Launch Date

Developer Lightbulb Crew announced the stylish turn-based tactical horror RPG Othercide is now heading to Xbox One, Playstation 4 and PC this July. Othercide A Turn-based Horror RPG Gets July Launch Date Focus Home Interactive and developer Lightbulb Crew have announced that the stylishly noir tactical turn-based RPG Othercide will be coming to Xbox one, Playstation 4 and PC on July 28th with Switch release to be coming “soon”. Othercide invites a world of horror in turn-based tactical gameplay, where players will experience roguelite features, deadly missions and even perma-death....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Amy Shepherd

Prepare your next trip with Jackery solar generator

When traveling or caravanning for long periods, you need certain equipment to ensure your experience is comfortable. There’s nothing quite as terrifying as the prospect of running out of power in the middle of nowhere. If you add one item to your setup for the upcoming year, it should be a solar generator. Jackeryis offering green, quiet, and convenient solar generators that provide off-grid power throughout your adventures. Their setups are small, portable, and convenient, allowing you to harness solar energy to power all of your small and large appliances....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Amanda Wright

PSVR2's price undermines its excellent hardware

PlayStation’s second-gen VR headset is finally here - or, at least, we’ve finallybeen able to review it in detail. It’s a screamer of a device, from our reviewer’s point of view, but one of the only major counterpoints being levied at it by us and other sources is a significant one. There’s no getting around the fact that it costs more than the PlayStation 5 it needs to be connected to, a simple detail that will turn off countless normal consumers....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Jordan Monroe

Real people might be listening when you say "OK Google"

A Belgian news network has obtained samples of voice assistant recordings from Google Assistant powered devices that were listened to by human beings. These recordings come from all manner ofGoogle Assistantcapable devices includingGoogle Home smart speakers, Android smartphones and more. VRT NWSmanaged to acquire 1,000 recordings that were leaked from a Google subcontractor.Google has respondedto the revelation by explaining that contractors are employed to review a small number of recordings to improve the software’s ability to understand languages....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Brianna Bryant

Review: Darkest Dungeon II

The creaking of stagecoach wheels rumbled along the dimly lit road as we sat quietly contemplating our bold decisions to venture towards the eldritch unknown. Some were swapping stories, others were stewing in their resentment about our current predicament. One thing was certain: we need to ready ourselves for the dangerous expedition ahead as we face the uncompromising retribution of the Darkest Dungeon II. Serving as less “sequel” and more “refresh” of the 2015 original title, Darkest Dungeon II is a bold step in a different direction that offers plenty of similarity to its first installment while introducing refreshing new ideas....

July 26, 2025 · 12 min · 2517 words · Carmen Hatfield

Review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

It’s hard to believe it has been four years sinceFinal Fantasy VII Remake, let alone nearly thirty years since the original was released. This is a classic RPG that defined the franchise with engaging gameplay, memorable characters and a heartbreaking storyline that stayed with you for years on end. The sheer scope is just so big for modern standards that Square Enix has to create three separate entries to retell the entire story – not to mention spin-offs such as Crisis Core to better expand the universe....

July 26, 2025 · 10 min · 2122 words · Jeffrey Graham

Review: Life is Strange: The Arcadia Bay Collection

The Life is Strangeseries is something that came across at about the perfect time culturally to tell a tale of being who you are and the Arcadia Bay-set entries started it off strong. Chronologically, Before the Storm is the first game in the series despite being the second one released and features a different tone than the original. Both Arcadia Bay games are character-driven tales, but offer an experience that makes you reflective in different ways for each adventure....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1165 words · Curtis Johns

Samsung DeX vs Link to Windows: Which is best in 2024?

Linking myphoneto mylaptopmakes sense because I can answer calls and receive notifications on a single platform. It improves my daily efficiency because I can leave my distracting phone out of the way while still being able to access its core functions when I need to. I also don’t need pesky cables because my phone connects to my laptop via the sharedWi-Ficonnection. Samsung DeXand the Link to Windows apps are the two easiest ways to connect Android phones to aWindowsAfter taking a deep dive into these two rival platforms, hopefully you can see which works better for you....

July 26, 2025 · 11 min · 2176 words · Kristi Avila

Samsung Galaxy Book vs Galaxy Book Pro vs Galaxy Book Pro 360: What's the difference?

Samsung has announced a new family of Galaxy Books for 2021. But with three different models in the line-up, how are you to choose one from the other? We’re diving through the details to help you figure out which is the best laptop for you. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro - 13.3-inch, i5, 8+256GB, Navy (2021) Price and availability The Galaxy Book is the most accessible with the 8/256GB Core i5 model starting at £699 in the UK - internationally with the Core i3 model you’ll likely find a cheaper starting price....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Jade Reyes