Author: News Room
Ahoy! It’s the dawn of a new day on The Game Informer Show, and we’ve got a salty crew of sea-dogs ready to tackle the biggest news and games out right now. First up, the video boys Alex and Eric discuss their experiences seeing Summer Games Done Quick in person. And Wesley LeBlanc has a few opinions about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time too, after finishing a fresh replay.Then, we dig into Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced with Wes and Charles Harte, to determine whether this fresh take on a pirating classic is a treasure or not. Alex…
If you ever thought that your text messages were missing the panache, you might want to check out this new app on the block. Instead of sending a boring wall of text or a voice message, Pixi Garden allows you to send animated AI characters that deliver your message with style. What exactly is a Pixi Garden? A Pixi is essentially a smart, animated 3D character that you drop straight into someone’s DM instead of typing out a message. Instead of reading your text, the person on the other end watches this character walk in, put on a little performance,…
Gunzilla Games is taking a sledgehammer to its technical barriers with the latest update for its cyberpunk battle royale, Off The Grid.For a game that thrives on fast-paced verticality and cybernetic chaos, performance isn’t just a luxury—it is life or death. With the community demanding a smoother experience, Gunzilla has delivered a substantial optimization pass. According to the studio, lower-end PCs are seeing staggering leaps of up to 100 extra frames per second in tested scenarios. This allowed the developer to formally lower the game’s minimum system requirements, opening the door to a much wider audience of players who previously…
XREAL announced its lower-cost xbx sub-brand earlier this year, and its first product is now available in the U.S. The xbx a01+ costs $299 through XREAL’s online store, putting it below the company’s more expensive AR glasses. The a01+ is mainly built for watching videos, playing games, or using a laptop on a large virtual screen. It connects to compatible phones, handheld consoles, and computers over USB-C, so it works more like a wearable display than a standalone headset. What does the a01+ actually offer? The glasses use dual-layer Micro-OLED displays running at up to 120Hz, along with HDR10 support…
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is finally out, and though it’s a remake of the fourth numbered Assassin’s Creed game (which is actually the sixth mainline entry), it’s the perfect place to dive into this massive series. The same could have been said about the original Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, as it was a reset for the series after wrapping up the Desmond Miles storyline that ran through the first five games. But, because of changes made as part of this remake, like essentially removing all traces of the modern-day Assassin’s Creed storyline and enhancing the historical pirate adventure…
As modern homes become more sealed and indoor living becomes more intensive, healthy air is becoming a practical home comfort issue rather than a niche wellness concern. With remote work keeping more residents indoors for extended stretches, heightened focus on indoor air cleanliness has intensified amid seasonal pollen surges, wildfire haze and other outdoor contaminants. In response, a growing number of companies, including Cozeware, are exploring ways to bring fresh outdoor air indoors without requiring costly renovations or permanent installation, particularly for apartment dwellers and renters. Spiked indoor CO₂ concentrations, pet dander and wildfire smoke infiltration can constantly degrade living comfort, yet most standard air solutions fail apartment and…
Meta is in big trouble with the European Union over how addictive its apps are, and this time it could cost the company big. The European Commission announced today that Meta breached the Digital Services Act, a law that requires large online platforms to assess and reduce the risks tied to their design. The Commission’s preliminary findings specifically called out Instagram and Facebook features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendations, which are the tools that keep you glued to your screen for hours. Why does the EU think Meta’s apps are addictive? According to the Commission, Meta…
Octopath Traveler series developer Team Asano launched its HD-2D action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, last month on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Though many are enjoying the game, there is near-universal agreement that Faie, the companion fairy that accompanies Elliot on his adventure, talks way too much. A new update released today across all platforms lets you turn off Faie’s voice completely, providing a fix for the game’s most annoying feature. The Adventures of Elliot is, no doubt, aiming to be a Zelda-like adventure, and Faie can be seen as a stand-in…
Letterboxd, the fast-growing social network for film lovers, could soon have a new owner. According to a report by Puck News, the New Zealand-based platform has been exploring a potential sale, attracting interest from several major entertainment companies, including Netflix, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Paramount Skydance. While no deal has been confirmed, the discussions highlight how valuable online fan communities have become as streaming platforms compete not just for viewers, but also for the audiences that influence what people watch next. Hollywood heavyweights are reportedly circling Letterboxd Founded in 2011, Letterboxd has evolved from a niche movie diary into one…
If your Friday Release Radar has been feeling a little hit or miss lately, Spotify just gave you the tools to fix that. The streaming platform is rolling out a set of new session controls to Release Radar globally today, available on both mobile and desktop. The update lets you shape what your weekly new music playlist looks like, instead of listening to whatever the algorithm serves up. What can Spotify’s new Release Radar controls do? At the top of your Release Radar playlist, you will now see a set of session controls you can tap before hitting play. You…