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Netflix has continued to build its lineup of mobile in-app games. Last month, the streamer launched its own version of strategy title Into the Breach, adding to a list that already includes Trivia Crack, This Is A True Story, Shatter Remaster and more. Before Your Eyes was developed by GoodbyeWorld Games and debuted in April of last year. The game follows a man, Benjamin Brynn, who recently passed away. Brynn is tasked with recounting his life to a ferryman but has lost his ability to speak. Utilizing the mobile device’s camera, the game is played via eye-tracking technology. Scenes from Brynn’s life are played for the user, propelled by the act of blinking. Part of the game’s challenge lies in that blinking can also be an involuntary action. From a first-person perspective, “players find ...

Shortly after Twitch streamer aceu released footage of his runs with Post Malone and Ski Mask The Slump God, Respawn Entertainment debuted a Stories from the Outlands trailer introducing Apex Legends‘ latest addition to the roster for Season 14. The new legend in focus is named Vantage, a sniper-wielding marksman who’s accompanied by a pet bat and cinematic above walks through her beginnings as she recalls her late mother’s only rule for her, to survive. Raised on the barren ice planet of Págos, Vantage’s tough upbringing as the sole survivor of a detainment ship crash prepares her for the Apex Games. While no official details have been announced, early leaks suggest that her abilities include a sniper-focused passive and ultimate as well as a movement-based tactical enlisting the hel...

With the gaming industry ever-growing, Logitech continues to expand on its range of gaming peripherals and accessories, now updating its lineup with what it calls a “gender-inclusive” collection called Aurora. Colored in softer tones compared to the brand’s usual black and metallic products, Logitech says that the new products are designed with a focus on “comfort, approachability and playfulness,” with the development process driven by “feedback from women gamers across the community.” Aurora will encompass the G735 wireless headset, the G715 and G713 tenkeyless keyboards that are wireless and wired respectively, the G705 lightweight gaming mouse, and a host of other accessories such as boom mics and earpads in pink or neon, colored keyboard top plates, keycaps and mousepads, and cases to...

John Cena is making his way to Fortnite. Epic Games has just introduced the WWE superstar-turned-actor into its enormous yet growing Fortnite roster. John Cena will be playable upon purchase from the Item Shop on July 28 and will be based on his most current look, featuring jean shorts, sweatbands, and a t-shirt with his iconic catchphrase. The complete set includes a shirtless version of Cena, a WWE Championship-style back bling a hand-shaped pickaxe, and his iconic “U Can’t C Me” emote. The collaboration between Epic Games and WWE also sees Rocket League and Fall Guys receive unique WWE-themed content. Rocket League gets two decals based on the aesthetics of Cena and Roman Reigns. While, purchasable outfits of Asuka, Xavier Woods and The Undertaker are available for Fall Guys, allowing p...

After unveiling the PlayStation VR2 headset back in June, Sony PlayStation has now offered fans a better look at some of its features. In a new blog post offering a closer look at some of the PS VR2’s features, Sony revealed that the upcoming headset will allow players to broadcast and livestream through the PlayStation 5‘s camera, meaning you’ll be able to show your Twitch viewers your physical actions and reactions on top of the in-game footage without having to set up another streaming PC. As you’d expect from modern VR headsets, the new device will also provide a see-through view through the headset’s front cameras, giving you a view of your surroundings without having to take it off. Working with this feature is a customizable play area that you can set and change after the PS VR2 sca...

With just a little over a month to go before its already-postponed launch, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum‘s release is now being delayed once again. Taking to Twitter to announce the news, developer Daedalic Entertainment says that it needs more time to polish up the game to give players a more refined experience while honoring J. R. R. Tolkien‘s legacy. “Over the last years, our team has been working hard to bring you a remarkable story in a breathtaking world, filled with magic and wonder,” the studio wrote in a statement. “We are dedicated to meeting our community’s expectations and uncovering the untold story of Gollum in a way that honors the vision of J. R. R. Tolkien. That being said, in order to deliver the best possible experience, we have decided to push the release of The Lo...

Soccer club Juventus will once again be featured in EA’s FIFA franchise. Although Juventus previously had a deal with Konami that saw it exclusively in the Pro Evolution Soccer series, EA and Juventus has announced that they’ve inked a “multi-year collaboration,” beginning with the launch of FIFA 23. EA will not only serve as Juventus’ official sports gaming partner but also its “official urban culture partner.” “The partnership with EA SPORTS goes beyond gaming and football,” Juventus’ announcement reads. “Numerous initiatives will be held for a 360-degree experience of the Juve world – a world of street art, culture, music and Urban lifestyle.” The next FIFA title will showcase Minnesota’s Allianz Stadium, the Juventus logo, over 700 teams and 17,000 players. Following next year’s releas...

New leaks have now surfaced showcasing a remastered version of Square Enix‘s cult classic RPG from 1994; Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together. According to new reports, the Japanese video game developer is currently working on a remastered edition named Tactics Ogre: Reborn, with the game destined for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, although it’ll likely only be available digitally and there’s no news yet on whether there’ll be native performance enhancements for the newer gen console. The latest leak came from PS Deals, which says that the game will actually be a remake of the 2010 PSP version, which itself was a remake of the 1995 original. As for those unfamiliar with the title, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together was first released for the Super Famicom in ...

Heritage Auctions has just listed the “finest known example” of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. One of the most sought-after sports cards, this particular 52 Mantle has a pretty interesting history where it was sold in 1991 in New York for $50,000 USD by Al Rosen aka “Mr. Mint.” Part of his 1985 “Rosen Find” where Rosen was able to amass 75 mint ‘52 Mantles, this card has now surfaced some 30 years later where it has been SGC graded Mint+ 9.5 and comes with the original New York Post newspaper clipping and letter from the late Mr. Mint himself. Riding on last year’s sale of a PSA 9 which sold for a record $5.2 million USD, prices for the grail card continue to climb where a PSA 1 alone now sells for over $50,000 USD. Estimated to set a new record, and to sell for roughly $10 million USD, setti...

Microsoft has released an update that made their Xbox consoles boot a bit faster. The changes see the boot process go from 20 seconds to 15 seconds for Xbox Series S | X. According to The Verge, Xbox testers recently noticed a slight improvement in the bootup time, with the changes confirmed by the company last week. By creating a shorter bootup animation, Microsoft was able to speed up the boot sequence by roughly 5 seconds quicker than previously. The update benefitted both Xbox S | X consoles and the Xbox One Xbox owners will only be able to benefit from improved bootup times if they set their console to Energy Saver mode instead of Standby mode, meaning that the console will be fully powered off, as opposed to immediately booting up the game after powering on. The Energy Saver mode sav...

In celebration of the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, HBO Max has now tapped into the resources of its parent company WarnerMedia to create a mobile augmented reality experience to bring the mighty beasts of Westeros into our world. Named House of the Dragon: DracARys, the new AR app overlays House Targaryen’s many dragons onto your surrounding environment through your smartphone’s camera much like Niantic‘s Pokémon GO or Ludia’s Jurassic World Alive. Similar to those titles, you’ll also be able to obtain dragon eggs and hatch them into your own pets, each of which will have its own colors, looks and personalities. WarnerMedia even implemented voice recognition so you can command your dragons with Valyrian words you learn through the app, brin...