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For its latest collaboration, Secretlab and Automobili Lamborghini have come together for a collection centered around an uncompromising approach to performance and style. Crafted specifically for Lamborghini owners, the union is marked by the perfect fusion of technology, innovation, and craftsmanship. Coming together the duo utilized their shared meticulous attention to detail in a mutual commitment to push the boundaries of performance in their respective fields. Leading the collaborative collection is the Automobili Lamborghini Pinnacle Edition, a limited-edition concept design inspired by the “pure emotion of the ride.” The gaming chair serves as a tribute to the Italian automotive name’s winning heritage, clad in Alcantra leather and equipped with a carbon fiber top plate. While the ...

With just a few weeks to go until its theatrical release, The Matrix Resurrections has now teased a new interactive experience built with Unreal Engine 5 that fans can access for free. The announcement came in the form of a new teaser clip with Matrix‘s traditional green, scrolling text followed by an appearance from a highly-realistic computer-generated version of Keanu Reeves, who questions “How do we know what is real?” Not much else has been revealed about the interactive tie-in at this point, but it’ll be one of the first chances for next-gen gaming fans to see what Unreal Engine 5 can offer on their consoles. According to the video, more details revolving around The Matrix Awakens will be revealed during the Game Awards 2021, which is currently scheduled for December 9. For thos...

A month after its initial release, Activision has now announced the Season 1 content roadmap for both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific. As you’d expect, the first season of the two titles will offer gamers a whole range of new maps, weapons and operators to play with. On the Vanguard front, two new maps will kick off the period, with the introduction of Paradise and the return of Radar, a remastered version of Dome from the 2008 installment World at War. The Control game mode will be coming back alongside two additional perks and a new Incendiary Lethal Grenade for your loadout preferences. As for Warzone Pacific, joining Rebirth Island will be the brand new Caldera map, with three new combat vehicles populating the two: the Cargo Truck, Squad Vehicle and Fighter P...

With Fortnite officially closing the book on Chapter 2, the Epic Games title has unveiled all the details for Chapter 3 Season 1. The new chapter features a series of changes on the map, with locations like Greasy Grove and Logjam Lumberyard experiencing the cool temperatures brought upon by “a particularly cold winter.” Meanwhile, the other half of the map will enjoy warm weather, including areas like the Sanctuary — the home of “The Seven,” this season’s Battle Pass character lineup — and the web-covered Daily Bugle. Down south, a desert, with snowy decorations, houses Chonker’s Speedway, Condo Canyo and Butter Barn. In addition to map changes, new weapons are being introduced: the Ranger Assault Rifle, MK-Seven Assault Rifle, Striker Pump Shotgun, Auto Shotgun, Sidearm Pi...

Sony is reportedly preparing to launch its own equivalent of Microsoft‘s Xbox Game Pass. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the Japanese gaming giant is hoping to offer PlayStation players its own subscription plan for access to its massive library of games. The project is currently codenamed Spartacus and will offer multiple tiers depending on your budget. The lowest tier will basically be the same as PlayStation Plus in its current form, which allows you to play your games online with other players, while the middle tier will give you access to a “large catalog” of both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles. The top tier will bring access to its new cloud gaming feature, extended demos, and the ability to play a series of classic PlayStation games from previous consoles, inc...

Better check your garage for all those old games, books and collectibles that you’ve held on for years, because they’re definitely worth something. Goldin marketplace is hosting an auction of hard-to-find items just in time for the holidays. The lot features over 80 pieces of movie memorabilia and 100 vintage comic books to 460 retro video games and 250 rare trading cards. Highlights include a cast signed replica of Frodo’s Sting sword from The Lord of the Rings, a J.K. Rowling-signed first edition Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, box sealed Super Mario 64 and Final Fantasy videos games, along with rare Pokemon trading cards, such as a 1995 Japanese Topsun Blue Back Snorlax. “The non-sports market has captivated collectors, with new categories continuing to emerge. One of the late...

Manchester United goalkeeper and player of the month David de Gea has just launched his very own esports team. Named Rebels Gaming, the Spanish national player’s new team will compete in his personal favorite game, Rainbow Six Siege, as well as the massively popular League of Legends and Valorant. Like other esports teams and communities, de Gea’s organization will also look towards recruiting streaming talents and personalities for content creation and hopes to eventually establish a gaming center in his home country’s capital, Madrid. To kickstart Rebels, the team has recruited Alvar “Araneae” Martín Aleñar as its official esports director. For those unfamiliar, Araneae is one of Spain’s biggest professional League of Legends players and also has experience coaching as well as ...

In the present decade, the tech world has seen great advancements when building AIs. When it comes to AI robots, society has seen them beat the best of the best gamers whether it be in chess or esports. Now, a computer scientist by the name of Albert III is hoping to create an AI that has the ability to be the most competitive Pokémon player. Albert recently posted a video explaining how it works to create a bot that takes all the information available about players of the game while extrapolating the data and all the multiple possibilities for how the game will play out. The AI then has the ability to sift through the data and choose the option that will lead to the greatest number of bets outcomes all within 15 seconds with each turn. Currently, the AI is set to beat all the players but ...

The second chapter for Fortnite is just around the corner, but leaks for Chapter 3 have already surfaced. The leaked footage first appeared on TikTok and depicts a group of characters previously featured in other trailers standing by a cliff edge overlooking the battle royale’s map. Not long after, a bright flash strikes the area and creates chaos all around the group before submerging them in open water. As the characters surface, they discover a massive, spaceship-like structure plunging into the water and sinking. The massive wave it causes then crashes over them as the screen goes black. TikTok has since removed the video, but other users have managed to save it and upload it to other social media platforms like Twitter, creating a tonne of speculation among fans of the game as to...

With anticipation growing for Bethesda‘s upcoming project Starfield, the American developer has now launched a new short-form docuseries called Into the Starfield discussing how the studio has evolved over the years and the creative process behind the game. Led by game director Todd Howard, studio director Angela Browder and art director Matt Carafano, the trio discuss everything from why they make video games to why the studio decided to dive into the dimension of space for its next big title. The seven-minute clip also showcases a series of in-game cinematics and concept art, giving gamers a rare glimpse into what they can look forward to in 2022. “I think the one thing people underestimate about video games is that people think it’s just playtime, but I always say that the one thin...