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Splitgate 2 had a rough launch this June. Players were unsatisfied with the sequel’s changes, and it suffered a big PR blow from 1047 Games co-founder Ian Prolux’s controversial stage presentation during Summer Game Fest. After unlaunching Splitgate 2 and returning it to beta in July for a substantial rework, the game has reemerged with a new name: Splitgate: Arena Reloaded.Launching on December 17, the free-to-play Splitgate: Arena Reloaded is described as “a revamped online arena FPS from 1047 Games that goes back to its community focused roots,” in a press release. This new version of the portal-jumping competitive shooter…
Google is rolling out a new layer of protection for Android users, specifically teaching Circle to Search and Google Lens how to spot scam messages right on your screen. Since our messaging apps are constantly getting hammered with sophisticated fraud – from those fake “delivery fee” demands to weird promises of free money – Google is stepping in to help you spot the fakes at a glance. It works using the gesture you probably already use: just long-press the home button or navigation bar, circle the suspicious text, and Google generates an AI Overview. This isn’t just a generic warning;…
Fullbright, the studio behind Gone Home and Tacoma, has revealed Springs, Eternal, a new first-person exploration game set within a mysterious hot spring. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show today, it’s currently in development for PC and scheduled to launch on Steam sometime in 2026. Notably, Fullbright is now “primarily the solo developer label of founder Steve Gaynor,” who previously stepped down from the development of a once-Fullbright game, Open Roads, following allegations of employee misconduct and creating a toxic workplace. After stepping down as the creative lead of Open Roads, the developers behind the road trip adventure game formed the…
What’s happened? The Korean tech giant Samsung is working on a successor to the Galaxy Watch Ultra, which could arrive as soon as 2026. According to a GalaxyClub report, Samsung is working on a new smartwatch codenamed “Galaxy Watch 9 Ultra.” This could be the successor to the company’s original rugged smartwatch, which could market it as the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. The smartwatch is expected to launch around 2026, possibly with next year’s foldables. Why is this important? While information about the purported Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 remains scarce, the smartwatch should build upon the strong foundation laid by…
Normally, releasing a game is a cause for celebration for a developer, but two months after launch, Wreckreation studio Three Fields Entertainment is facing some hard times. According to a post from its CEO on LinkedIn (which we learned about thanks to GamesIndustry.biz), the entire studio’s staff is currently “on notice for redundancy.” “Today I am having to share one of the hardest messages of my career,” CEO Fiona Sperry’s post reads. “After twelve years of building and nurturing Three Fields Entertainment, I am forced into the situation of today placing our entire team on notice of redundancy.” The post goes on…
What’s happened? In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Logitech CEO Hanneke Faber laid out some comforting news: despite inflation, tariffs, and industry-wide cost pressures, Logitech does not plan to raise accessory prices again soon. The company is also distancing itself from the current rush toward standalone AI gadgets, choosing instead to focus on enhancing and updating existing products. Faber said Logitech is done with major price increases for now, as its supply-chain tweaks have helped stabilize costs. The company is sidestepping the wave of “AI-everything” hype: no plans for standalone AI accessories meant purely for show. Instead of gimmicks, Logitech…
What’s happened? Google is expanding its in-call scam protection on Android to help shield users during sensitive calls involving financial or payment apps. Whenever Android detects that you are on a call with a number not saved in your contacts, and you open a supported financial app, it will trigger a protective alert. You get an option to end the call or stop screen sharing with a single tap. Compatible with devices running Android 11 or higher. This is important because: Android’s in-call scam protection is designed to guard against fraud where criminals impersonate banks or financial services. The interface…
If your audio still sounds like it’s coming from a laptop mic, this is your sign to step it up. The Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone is down to $84.97 on Amazon, a 39% cut from its usual $139.99 list price. For streamers, podcasters, and anyone who lives on Zoom or Discord, this is one of the easiest ways to sound instantly more professional without getting into mixers and XLR gear. What You’re Getting The Blue Yeti is a USB plug-and-play mic, so setup is basically “plug it in and pick it in your audio settings.” It works…
When the RTX 5060 Ti first showed up, the performance was fine but the price wasn’t. You were paying close to upper midrange money for what was basically a very capable 1080p and entry-level 1440p GPU. At its original $469.99 list price, it was hard to recommend over slightly more expensive cards that delivered bigger gains. Now that this SFF-ready RTX 5060 Ti is down to $332.99 (a 29% cut), the value finally lines up with what the card actually does. At this price, it becomes a genuinely interesting pick for a budget or midrange gaming pc, especially if you’re…
What’s happened? In a rare, deeply technical interview, Valve has revealed that it has been funding and guiding major open-source projects to make Windows PC games run properly on ARM chips. For those of you unaware, ARM is the architecture that powers phones, tablets, and many low-power devices, and Valve believes it could unlock a whole new future for Steam beyond traditional PCs and handhelds. The interview conducted by The Verge shows that this is not a side experiment but a long-term strategy that has been quietly building for years. Valve has also been quietly funding Windows-on-ARM gaming projects and…