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Treehouse Games on how player feedback shaped Voyagers of Nera

Treehouse Games revealed the launch date for its upcoming co-op survival crafting game, Voyagers of Nera, at Summer Game Fest earlier this month. According to Treehouse, the game launches in Early Access on Steam on August 5, with the game’s demo being available to play until then. During this period, Treehouse is gathering player feedback as it did during the pre-release period, which influenced how the structure of the game itself. Voyagers of Nera is a sea-based game, where teams of up to 10

Minecraft: Chase the Skies improves graphics, adds Happy Ghast mob

Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. At first, players built simple structures to protect themselves from nocturnal monsters. But as the game grew, players began working together to create wonderful, imaginative things. It can also be about adventuring with friends or watching the sunrise over a blocky ocean. It's pretty. Brave players battle terrible creatures in The Nether, which is more scary than pretty. Or, if you'd prefer something calmer, you can visit a land of giant m

Xbox Is Bringing These Call of Duty and Warcraft Games to Game Pass in June

The Call of Duty franchise got its start as a first-person shooter set during World War Two. On June 30, Game Pass subscribers will be able to return to that war and take part in historical battles in Call of Duty: WWII. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC or mobile device for $20 a month. A subscription gives you access to a large library of games, with new titles, like Doom: The

PlayStation’s concert series is coming to the US

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Sony is bringing its PlayStation concerts to the US this fall, where you can hear live performances of tracks from franchises like God of War, The Last of Us, Ghost of Tsushima, and Horizon. Ticket pre-sales for PlayStation: The Concert begin on Wednesday, and you can see the full list of current tour dates on the PlayStation website. In addition to music from those big tentp

CarPlay’s ‘next generation’ is already looking better than we thought

CarPlay’s evolution has in several ways been a disappointment since the “next generation” of CarPlay was first previewed in 2022. But all of a sudden, in the span of a mere month, CarPlay’s future looks brighter than it has in years—in part because of a redefinition of what that future will be. The next generation of CarPlay is no longer just CarPlay Ultra CarPlay’s previously announced “next generation” seemed like it would never arrive. But now, it’s finally here—with a twist. And arguably,

iOS beta code includes new references to Apple’s upcoming smart display home product

Apple was most recently rumored to be readying an unveiling of its upcoming smart display product in the spring, but the device’s dependence on the troubled Siri features seemingly put the launch on hold. Nevertheless, it seems work on the project continues as we have found new assets meant for the device, hidden inside the just-released iOS 18.6 beta. The asset may even reveal the screen resolution of the device … The newly introduced file in the code is found at the path /System/Library/Priv

Apple could be coming for your Nest Hub with the HomePad

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR A leak suggests Apple’s long-rumored “HomePod with a display” will launch this year as the “HomePad.” Per previous leaks, the HomePad smart home hub could feature a touchscreen, camera, rechargeable battery, and Apple Intelligence support. This new device could offer a touch-friendly smart home hub interface and challenge existing ecosystems like Google Home. Over the past several months, we’ve seen plenty of exasperated smart home owners frustrated by

Finally, a 16-inch Windows laptop I wouldn't mind putting my MacBook Pro away for

ZDNET's key takeaways The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is on sale now for $1,099 for the 16GB version. It's a versatile laptop that can handle a variety of use cases, its mini-LED display is bright and vivid, it comes with a stylus, and it's very competitively priced on sale. It's on the bulky side and can run warm. View now at Dell Dell's recent decision to ditch its familiar laptop naming convention left some consumers upset over the fact that there won't be any new XPS or Inspiron computers, and ot

You Can Play FBC: Firebreak, Deus Ex and More on PlayStation Plus Now

Remedy Entertainment released the mind-bending action game Control in 2019. And now, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can return to the Federal Bureau of Control in the wacky, first-person co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are three PlayStation Plus tiers -- Essential ($10 a month), Extra ($15 a month) and Premium ($18 a month) -- and each gives subs

I'm Can't Wait to Play Remedy's FBC: Firebreak on Xbox Game Pass

In 2019, Remedy Entertainment released the mind-bending, Kafka-esque game Control. At the time, I loved the idea of a bureaucratic office turned into a violent battlefield filled with office supplies -- like a floppy disk -- that can give you special abilities. So I'm excited to return to that world in FBC: Firebreak, which is on Xbox Game Pass now. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a CNET Editors' Choice award pick, offers hundreds of games you can play on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One an

I Played FBC: Firebreak and It's No Fun Going on the Game's Dark Missions Alone

I'm hours into my second night of matches before FBC: Firebreak starts to make sense. I've got two other players in my squad, each with a different kit of equipment and weapons, as we fight off hordes of enemies while doing odd jobs around our haunted office building. After several missions, we've finally learned the game's atypical approach to team combat and how to back each other up. But one thing is clear: If you don't want to cooperate, this game isn't for you. The newest game from Alan Wa

The Renegade Richard Foreman

The Renegade Richard Foreman How the downtown playwright reinvented theater A photograph taken by Babette Mangolte of Richard Foreman’s Pandering to the Masses (1974) at the Ontological-Hysteric Theater. Copyright © 1974 Babette Mangolte, all rights of reproduction reserved. The mind is a supple, ever-changing thing. This is a fact, not a flaw. For the theater artist Richard Foreman, who died this past January at age eighty-seven, the time of thinking, of writing, of creating was always now.

PlayStation doubles down on slow, "thoughtful" PC porting strategy

In a nutshell: Sony's PC porting strategy has been clear from the start. It is in no rush to follow Xbox's multiplatform strategy. It wants to preserve the value of the PlayStation 5 by making sure high-end exclusives like Spider-Man and God of War remain showcases for the console first – and only reach PC when the timing feels right. Sony Interactive Entertainment's Studio Business Group CEO Hermen Hulst says the company is continuing to take a "measured" approach to porting major first-party

Not Quite Free But Close, This 15″ Portable Monitor Is on Sale at Amazon Like It’s Black Friday

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the cramped screen of your laptop, you’re not alone. Many of us dream of a second display to boost productivity, organize tasks or simply enjoy more screen real estate. The Arzopa 15-inch Full HD portable monitor is the answer you’ve been looking for: An ultra-slim, lightweight monitor that’s easy to slip into your bag and that’s at least as large (if not larger) than your current laptop screen. What’s more, Amazon is currently offering it at an all-time low: T

Google Play Store just make it harder to fat-finger an accidental purchase

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is replacing the Play Store’s one-tap buy button with a new “Slide to buy” gesture. The update aims to reduce accidental purchases by requiring a more deliberate action. The change is rolling out with version 46.5.19-31 of the Play Store across all purchase interfaces. Online retailers are increasingly keen to make the buying process as smooth as possible, but that convenience can lead to unintentional purchases. To counter this, Google is int

Stray Kite Studios poised for Wartorn early access release on June 17

Stray Kite Studios is launching its Wartorn game into early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store tomorrow on June 17. The real-time tactics title will be available for $29.99. There will also be a special launch week discount where the game can be purchased for $19.99. Wartorn’s development is led by Creative Director Paul Hellquist (lead designer on BioShock and creative director on Borderlands 2), who brings his exceptional expertise into crafting a fresh new take on tactical gaming. Pla

OnePlus 15 leak teases big changes, and not everyone’s going to be happy

Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority TL;DR A new leak suggests that the upcoming OnePlus flagship, likely the OnePlus 15, will feature a flat 6.78-inch 1.5K display and the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chipset. It is expected to have a 50MP triple camera setup, with a large primary camera and a periscope zoom camera. OnePlus could also be moving away from its Hasselblad partnership in favor of launching its own “image” brand. The OnePlus 13 ticks all the right boxes for a top-tier

I changed 8 settings on my Motorola phone for an instant battery boost

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNET Google's Pixel phones aren't the only ones with battery-saving secrets to explore. Motorola offers almost as many features inside its menus. After three weeks with the Moto Razr Ultra and separately, the Moto G Stylus 2025, I discovered a handful of tweaks hiding in plain sight that you'll likely find on your Motorola device if you know where to look. 1. Battery Saver keeps the lights on when your gauge hits the red Jason Howell/ZDNET Battery anxiety is the worst, and Bat

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened last week, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, CarPlay is

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If You Have a PS5, the PlayStation DualSense Controller Costs Peanuts on Amazon

If you own a PS5, having multiple controllers is almost a necessity as there’s nothing better than sharing your favorite PlayStation games with friends or family in the same room. While it’s always wise to have a spare controller ready for multi-player sessions or simply as a backup for you, genuine discounts on the PlayStation DualSense wireless controller are rare. Even during Black Friday, major promotions were hard to find which makes this moment the perfect opportunity to add another contr

Play Store search tab pops with color in latest Material 3 Expressive refresh

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Play Store is getting a taste of Google’s Material 3 Expressive design language with colorful new icons in the search tab. The new icons make search shortcuts more vibrant and easier to tell apart at a glance. The update was spotted on version 46.5.19 of the Play Store app and seems to be a server-side change. Google is rolling out a colorful and visually appealing update to the Play Store’s search tab. The tab now features colorful new icons ins

Sony unlocks regional restrictions for some PC games in more than 100 countries

It turns out that region-locking your games makes it harder to sell more copies. First discovered by Wario64, Sony has lifted regional restrictions for several of its titles that are available to play on PC through Steam. Sony hasn't officially announced the removal of these region locks, nor the reason why, but God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and the hit co-op shooter Helldivers 2 can be purchased once again in 177 countries that were previously prohibited,

Sony is Still Putting Its Faith in ‘Marathon’

Bungie’s Marathon is still coming out, and when it does, PlayStation plans on giving the extraction shooter a fair shot. During a recent investor interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment head Herman Hulst assured the game would come out before March 31, 2026, when Sony’s fiscal year ends. Touching on its recent alpha test, he descbied the feedback as “varied, but super useful. […] The constant testing, the constant re-validation of assumptions that we just talked about, to me is just so valuab

Sonos' cheapest smart speaker is still the one I recommend most - especially when it's on sale

Jada Jones/ZDNET The Sonos Roam 2 is on sale for $134, $45 off its original price. According to Sonos, this deal is valid until June 15, 2025. In addition to a pair of trusty headphones for private listening when you're out in public, you need a portable speaker to keep the music bumping when you're outside grilling, swimming, or walking. A speaker to have inside for jamming out while you're cleaning, cooking, or hosting friends is a bonus, and one that's stylish enough to go from your outdoor

The Best ‘Final Fantasy’ References in Its Huge ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Crossover

Today one of the biggest sets in Magic: The Gathering‘s recent history makes its grand arrival at last: Final Fantasy, the first of Magic‘s at-times-controversial “Universes Beyond” crossovers with other franchises to be given the full standard-legal treatment. It’s a marriage of two of gaming’s most beloved fantasy realms, and with absolute legions of fans of both Magic and Final Fantasy to please, it has to hit the highlights and mechanical flavoring of 16 mainline game’s worth of viable cards

It’s raining swag! You can redeem your Play Points for a new Android plushie and more

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Pixel 8 Pro in front of an Android plushie TL;DR New Google, YouTube, and Android-themed merch is available for Play Points members to spend their points on. The collection includes plushies, shirts, hats, and more. If you’re a Google Play Points member, then you can earn points for purchases of digital content, in-app items, and downloads from the Play Store. These points can be used in various ways, like discounts for in-app items, Play credit, and so on.

The best Chromebooks for students in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

Let's face it: having a laptop for school is a necessity. But toting around a bulky, slow computer from five years ago is not the vibe. Opting for a Chromebook is a solid choice for students: they're lightweight, fast, and typically cost far less than Windows PCs or Apple MacBooks. Chromebooks run on ChromeOS, a streamlined operating system that integrates with Google Drive, making it easy to navigate to apps like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail so you can stay on task and in touch with te

Play FBC: Firebreak, Deus Ex and More on PlayStation Plus Soon

Remedy Entertainment released the mind-bending action game Control in 2019. And on June 17, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can return to the Federal Bureau of Control in the wacky, first-person co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak. PlayStation Plus is Sony's version of Xbox Game Pass, and it offers subscribers a large and constantly expanding library of games. There are three PlayStation Plus tiers -- Essential ($10 a month), Extra ($15 a month) and Premium ($18 a month) -- and each giv

Epic Games sues Fortnite cheat developer for selling wallhack and auto-aim tools

Editor's take: Multiplayer gaming is about fair fights, not shortcuts. But cheaters keep buying their wins, ruining it for everyone else. Epic Games is cracking down hard because cheating isn't just unfair – it's a threat to the whole game. Sorry, losers. Cheating doesn't pay. Epic Games recently announced a new lawsuit targeting developers of Fortnite cheating tools. The company is going after an individual who created software that lets players see through walls and use auto-aim. Epic shared

CarPlay in iOS 26 adds new ‘Smart Display Zoom’ feature [Gallery]

iOS 26 is crammed full of upgrades for CarPlay users, including a refreshed Liquid Glass design, support for widgets, and more. There’s even support for a new “AirPlay video in the car” feature that developers and automakers can adopt if they so choose. CarPlay in iOS 26 One change that is flying under the radar, however, is a new Smart Display Zoom feature. Apple says that this new Smart Display Zoom option is designed to help CarPlay better adapt to the various shapes and sizes of in-car scr