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Windows 11 release date set for October

Microsoft has revealed the fast-approaching release date for Windows 11 and it looks like those eager to test out the new operating system won’t have to wait much longer. Windows 11 will be available on Oct. 5, Microsoft announced today. “Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021,” Window’s marketing general manager Aaron Woodman said. “On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11

Asus releases upgraded lineup of X570 motherboards

Asus has officially released a new suite of gaming motherboards, including the ROG Crosshair, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and ProArt X570 motherboards. ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme The new ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme motherboard is tuned specifically for the maximum performance that one can get. It features a new passive cooling design and a large heatsink armor to prevent overheating while overclocking. The Crosshair VIII Extreme also features a Dynamic OC Switcher, high-speed memory support, and control over water and fan-based cooling. In terms of CPU support, the ROG Crosshair VIII

EA to Patent Apex Legends Ping System

Apex LegendsPhoto courtesy of Respawn EntertainmentEA has filed a patent for Apex Legends' ping system, but they want other games to use it too. As part of EA's Accessibility First Patent Pledge, the publisher is granting free access to some of their patents, including the Apex Legends ping system. The aim is to allow developers to freely copy and use some of EA's accessibility-related technology. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, EA's Executive Vice President of Positive Play, Commercial and Marketing Chris Bruzzo said "We want to encourage this, we want

Blacktail Interview – Story, Combat, Morality, and More

The folks at The Parasight have quite a bit of experience with the horror genre, having previously worked on several games at Bloober Team, but with their upcoming game, they’re bringing a unique flavour to the horror experience. Blacktail looks like a charming fairytale adventure at first glance, but the game is promising a dark and twisted narrative inspired by Slavic folklore, with an emphasis on tense gameplay and tough moral decisions. All the elements seem to be in place for an interesting horror game, in short, and curious to learn

Cris Tales Review – If I Could Turn Back Time

Cris Tales on PC Cris Tales is one of the most colorful and charming games to release in recent memory. It’s no surprise that in a short burst, such as a preview, Cris Tales is highly capable of impressing. Sitting down for the actual full experience, though, is a different story. While Cris Tales never ceases to be cute and is a feast for the eyes, questionable decisions in the gameplay do rear their ugly head and detract from what could have been a very unique and fun-to-play RPG. Editor’s note:

Activision Blizzard CEO Apologizes for ‘Tone Deaf’ Response to Harassment Lawsuit

Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has apologized for the company's initial response to a lawsuit over its alleged sexist workplace. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick published a letter to employees Wednesday apologizing for the company's public response to a lawsuit alleging ubiquitous sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.The letter, published via Activision's investor relations website, describes the company's initial response "tone deaf."Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick just sent the following letter to staff, calling the company's initial responses "tone deaf" and promising to take "swift

5 Changes We Want in League of Legends Patch 11.16

League of LegendsBy Bao Ha | Jul 26, 2021, 4:12 PM EDTPhoto by Riot GamesLeague of Legends Patch 11.16 is set to release on Aug. 11, and players are looking for some improvements to the game. Big news dropped a couple weeks ago announcing that Patch 11.16 would ship a Sona rework that players are now looking forward to. On top of that, there are some other changes that we want for Patch 11.16Akshan was released with Patch 11.15 to great excitement. However, that excitement has turned to disappointment as

NEO: The World Ends With You Review – A Looped Beat

NEO: The World Ends With You Review on PS4 NEO: The World Ends With You is a sequel that fans have been waiting 14 years for, and this continuation won’t disappoint with its introduction of cool new concepts and characters along with a great soundtrack. Despite these strengths, however, its repetitive gameplay tends to miss the mark at times. In this sequel, you’re brought back into the Reapers’ Game — a week-long competition in which the dead can compete in order to get a second chance at life. And this

Can You Play League of Legends on Steam Deck?

League of LegendsLeague of Legends may be able to run on the Steam Deck, but it will take some creativity to do so. | Photo by ValvePlaying League of Legends on the Steam Deck may be doable, however, it will take some technical savvy and creativity in order to get the game to run.Whether or not Valve's newest handheld gaming console will be able to run League of Legends, we'll have to see until the console comes out. But, it's likely that there will be some workaround in order to

Epic Games acquires 3D content library and publishing platform Sketchfab

In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News July 21, 2021 – Epic Games, a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of its ‘Unreal Engine’ 3D engine technology, has today announced that it has acquired Sketchfab, a 3D content library and publishing platform. Sketchfab allows users to discover, edit, buy, and sell 3D content directly through its web-based service, and is home to 4 million 3D assets, according to the company. Its technology has integrations across every major 3D creation tool and publishing platform and is compatible across all major browsers