‘GTA 6’ leak: Rockstar Games confirms ‘network intrusion’ but says development is not affected
Sep 20, 2022 10:09 am UTC| Technology Business
As most video game fans know by now, Rockstar Games is the latest major studio to suffer a massive leak. The developer has confirmed that the GTA 6 videos that spread online recently are real, but it assured fans that this...
PS5 redesign with detachable disc drive and extra USB-C port will be released next year, report says
Sep 20, 2022 09:18 am UTC| Technology Business
A redesigned PS5 is reportedly in the works and could hit the shelves in 2023. A new report claims that the upcoming console design will mainly feature a new detachable disc drive that would attach to an extra USB-C...
3 ways 'bossware' surveillance technology is turning back the management clock
Sep 20, 2022 06:16 am UTC| Technology
If youre reading this during work hours, theres a chance your boss knows about it. The market for bossware digital tools that enable managers to keep tabs on what workers are up to is reportedly booming. News reports...
Xiaomi 12T series could be announced this week; 200MP main camera reportedly featured in Pro model
Sep 19, 2022 10:10 am UTC| Technology
Xiaomis launch schedule for its T-series smartphones indicates that the launch of the Xiaomi 12T lineup is happening soon. Images and details on its core technical specifications have already leaked, suggesting that the...
PS VR2 will not support games from the first PS VR ‘to deliver a truly next-generation experience’
Sep 19, 2022 09:47 am UTC| Technology Business
Fans of virtual reality gaming who own the first PlayStation VR headset will have to shelve their existing games if they plan on getting the PS VR2. Sony confirmed that the older titles would not work on the upcoming...
Microsoft remains open to more acquisitions to be a ‘major player’ in the video game industry
Sep 19, 2022 08:59 am UTC| Technology Business
Microsoft managed to surprise many gamers with its massive acquisition deals that involved some of the most well-known studios in the video game industry. But Xbox chief Phil Spencer says the company is not closing its...
‘Final Fantasy 16’: Next trailer could be revealed next month, producer says
Sep 19, 2022 08:45 am UTC| Technology
Fans might not have to wait that long before seeing a new trailer for Final Fantasy 16. The games director and producer, Naoki Yoshida, said that a new teaser could be released next month. It has only been three months...
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