Getting stuck in development hell often doesn’t bode well for games. For everyFinal Fantasy VII RemakeorThe Last Guardian, there’s anAliens: Colonial MarinesorDuke Nukem Forever. Often, the final releases lack a compelling design identity, chasing trends that popped up over the years and feeling like a mishmash of multiple developers’ ideas of what the game should be. My biggest fear going into my hands-on demo with a near-final build of theoft-delayedDead Island 2was that it’d feel devoid of much creativity or lack a clear vision; thankfully, I was dead wrong....

You may soon see edited tweets on your timeline because Twitter has begun testing itsEdit Tweet feature. On Thursday, Twitter offered up an update on its long-awaited tweet editing featurevia a tweetand a blog post.Twitter published a blog postthat details the nature of the test and what the current version of the Edit Tweet feature entails. https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1565318587736285184 Twitter’s announcement of the test also included details about what the current version of Edit Tweet looks like....

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree early patch notes – Inventory, Summoning Pool changes, more FromSoftware has announced an Elden Ring update releasing on July 06, 2025 alongside the long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and there’s a lot more than just new content in store. Elden Ring players are preparing to return to the Lands Between for theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, which looks to be amassive expansionthat adds new bosses, story content,weapons, and more....

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said its next-generation Starship rocket will be ready for its first orbital test flight in July. Musk tweeted the news shortly after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released along-awaited environmental assessmentthat said SpaceX could launch Starship flights from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, so long as it completes a number of tasks designed to mitigate the impact of launches on the local area. For SpaceX to send the Starship skyward in July, it must also obtain a launch permit from the FAA in the coming weeks....

Facebook will shut down its Onavo VPN app and end its unpaid market research programs in response to the latest privacy scandal involving the social network. An investigative report by TechCrunch last month revealed that Onavo code was repurposed to be used in theFacebook Researchapp, which gathered user data and examined their smartphone activities. In exchange, Facebook sent up to $20 per month to the users, whose ages ranged from 13 to 35....

2019 brought more than 199 millionposts to Reddit, ranging from the phenomena of bread stapled to trees to thedeath of internet icon Grumpy Cat. But as media giants likeFacebook see slowed growth,the Front Page of the Internetsaw a surprising 30% jump in monthly active users compared to 2018. The data, compiled through October 2019, highlights growth in the online community, including a 37% increase in monthly comments and a 53% jump in monthly views....

Genshin Impact players demand changes to “frustrating” 4-star character banner unlocks Genshin Impactplayers want HoYoverse to make major changes to the game’s “frustrating” 4-star banner unlocks. Phase 2 of theGenshin Impact 4.3 updateis live, which means Travelers can finally spend their hard-earnedPrimogemson the latest banner. WhileRaiden Shogunrerun is headliningthe game’scurrent banner, many players have turned their attention toChevreuse. This 4-starPyro characterutilizes a Polearm when attacking enemies, and her abilities revolve around deadly AoE shots from her musket and explosive grenades....

How to apply for MrBeast’s $5 million Beast Games competition MrBeast has just opened applications to his biggest competition yet, Beast Games. With $5,000,000 up for grabs, here’s how to apply. No stranger to offering immense cash prizes, MrBeast hasjust announcedhe’s looking for5,000 applicantsto take part in “the largest game show ever in history.” Beast Gameswill be the popular YouTuber’sstreaming debut on Amazon’s Prime Videoand will set a record for the “largest prize in game show in history” with$5,000,000 on the line....

Startup apps and programs are often convenient if you want to save time when you turn your computer on. However, you might have experienced that when many programs try to start at once, your computer can take a long time to boot up successfully. Changing your startup programs is a simple way to boost your computer’s load time and get rid of programs you might not necessarily need. There are easy ways to do it regardless of what type of operating system you have....

How to get the Fast & Furious Hellcat in Fortnite For a limited time, Fortnite’s Item Shop is selling a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat; here’s how to get it. A few new cars have joined theFortnite in-game shopof late, one being a stunning Porsche 911 GT3. The latest addition has especially captured the community’s attention – a Fast & Furious-themed Hellcat. Players can purchase the souped-up Dodge Charger in a bundle for the next two weeks....

Did you know that you may set yoursmart lightsto flash and change color in time with your favorite music? It’s definitely a fun party trick, or an easy way to have a dance-off with your cat. Setting up your lights to work with music isn’t as big of a hassle as you might expect, either. Let’s dig into the steps needed to sync your smart lights with music. Difficulty What You Need Smart lights...

Tired of staring at the same old home screen? If you’ve got a smartphone running Google’s Android operating system, good news: You don’t have to put up with the monotony any longer. Android supports what are known asthird-party launchers, custom apps that supercharge your home screen with new features, themes, and optimizations. There’s apretty large listof launchers to choose from, but few come close to the level of polish and customization ofNova Launcher, afree(andoptionally paid) Android launcher for all devices running Android 4....

When it comes to premium QLED TVs, one of the best brands in the business is Samsung. Renowned for bright and colorful picture quality, spectacular HDR performance, and many other accolades, sets like the Samsung QN90D are fan favorites for a reason. Fortunately, this perfect example of a powerhouse TV is on sale, too: Today, the Samsung 75-inch QN90D 4K QLED is on sale for $1,800. You’ll be able to purchase directly through Samsung....