When The Ascent was revealed as an initial launch game for the Xbox Series X (prior to its delay), I thought that it was exactly what the platform needed. A game that not only flexed its graphical muscles for the next-gen hardware, but one that also provided a new IP on its side (even if it did get a PC release as well). Developers Neon Giant clearly aimed at delivering the most dazzling cyberpunk game that they could, with loads of detail and characters around every corner, and one that wanted to deliver a unique alien world as well....

Rovio Stars, theAngry Birdsmaker’s third-party publishing arm, has released a new iOS game in the App Store.Word Monstersfor the iPhone and iPad, available now on a free-to-play basis, tests your language skills by pitting you against players from all around the world for the title of the ultimate Word Monster. Developed by Raketspel, it’s a fun take on wordsearch, with a twist: players get to choose their preferred theme of words they want to compete in, ranging from fruits names to food to 80’s pop songs and more....

In thisSalt and Sacrifice Guide: Top 10 Tips For Beginners, we are going to go through the best beginner tips and tricks that you should know in order to complete your playthrough with maximum efficiency. I’ll be talking about resource management, crafting and explain you how to unlock and use Runic Arts. Salt and Sacrificeis a 2d Soulslike developed and published by Ska Studios. Your play as a Marked Inquisitor trying to redeem your crimes by purging evil Mages from the Kingdom....

Read on to find out whether Konami’s upcoming survival horror title, Silent Hill f, offers early access and how you can get it. Silent Hill f is one of the highly anticipated game releases in 2025. Konami takes its iconic survival horror title and transforms it with Japanese horror aesthetics. After multiple installments, the franchise is moving away from the iconic foggy western town. With that said, you might be itching to try out the game as soon as possible....

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter(2024) is a native port of the GameCube and PS2 action title from 2002 developed and published by Aspyr. This re-release features improved performance and increased graphical fidelity while retaining the original’s visuals. It also comes with the ability to select optional modern controls to bring it up to current standards. Here are the complete controls for Star Wars: Bounty Hunter, whether you’re playing on a controller or a keyboard and mouse....

The next “Big Game”, Super Bowl LIV, is happening on Sunday, February 2. Which of course means another high-profile halftime show as well. This year it will be headlined by artists Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. But if you can’t make it to watch the halftime show live, the National Football League (NFL) has you covered — as long as you use one of the major music streaming services out there. The league announced today (viaBillboard) that it will be bringing the halftime performances to services likeApple Music,Spotify, YouTube Music, and others, as a “visual album”....

Like it or not, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of the most dominant forces in pop culture. As a result, all those who have an interest in on-screen representation should care about the kind of characters that Marvel puts on screen. Their record to date has been spotty, at best, but in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it’s time to take a look at the best AAPI characters from across the MCU....

The 5 Best Android Apps To Scan Receipts And Get Money Back Don’t you just hate receipts? Occasional product returns, exchanges, and warranty claims aside, they seem to serve no purpose other than cluttering your bags and wallets. You probably just throw them out with the grocery bags just so you won’t need to add them to your ever-growing stacks of paper at home. But while you may mostly dismiss receipts as mere trash, you might start changing your mind about them once you learn that they can actually make you money....

Robot vacuums have come a long way from the loud, limited machines of only a few years ago. Today’s models can map your house, pick up debris with powerful suction, avoid obstacles, empty their own bins, and even mop your floors. Once an unknown newcomer, the Roborock name slots easily onto top lists, from thebest robot vacuumsto thetop all-in-one mopping models. While Roborock briefly forayed intothe handheld market, robot vacuums are the only thing you’ll find in the company’s lineup today....

Gamescom Opening Night Live is one of the two main events hosted by Geoff Keighley, and it has effectively replaced E3. What began as a strong yearly showcase filled with reveals and announcements has gradually lost some of its initial magic. While this is not entirely the fault of the event itself, the shows are often filled with the usual multiplayer shooters, dark fantasy action RPGs, and gacha titles with slightly different coats of paint....

The Overlanding Essentials An Off-Road Expert Says Every Vehicle Should Carry If you’re just getting into overlanding, you may be wondering what the bare essentials are beyond purchasing an off road-capable vehicle. When it comes to the very basics, there are a handful of items that will make your trip safer, more comfortable, and more successful. We recently spoke to Sara Morosan, the owner of LGE*CTS Motorsports, at an eBay Motors overlanding event....

A brand new character trailer forThe Secret Life of Pets 2has arrived, highlighting the return of one of the first movie’s stand out characters. Gidget, as voiced by Jenny Slate, is a well-groomed, big white ball of doggy fluff who enjoys the finer things in life, but also has quite the temper. Gidget is back once again for the sequel, but this time, she’s got to learn how to be something completely different; a cat....

Apple will preview iOS 13 next Monday, but that’s not stopping various concepts from hitting our inbox. Today, we feature the latest concept from Michael Calcada, a Toronto-based UI/UX designer who has some nice ideas for how Apple could address some of the longest-standing user paint points, like lacking notification features and limited customization. Michael told me in an email: Last year, I uploaded myiOS AR concept videothat showcased new designs/ideas....