Category: author_name|Kris Holt
‘Outriders’ is perfectly average, making it ideal for Xbox Game Pass
Square Enix might have just found its next big franchise in Outriders. The third-person shooter has become a hit for the publisher (though that hasn't been reflected in royalties for the developer, People Can Fly.) It's easy to see why: the core gameplay is bags of fun, especially when you’re…
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The OnePlus Buds Pro feature smart ANC and a white-noise mode
It's not exactly a secret that OnePlus has been working on new earbuds. In July, it sought fans to test an upcoming model without disclosing too many details. Fast forward a few weeks, and the company has formally revealed the OnePlus Buds Pro. OnePlus has adopted a different design from…
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Microsoft announces a $60 wired Xbox Stereo Headset
Microsoft has unveiled a wired Xbox Stereo Headset. At $60, it's positioned as an entry-level model, compared with the $100 Wireless Headset that emerged earlier this year and Designed for Xbox options from partners including Razer and Bang & Olufsen. The new model shares some features with the Wireless Headset,…
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‘Pokémon Diamond’ and ‘Pearl’ look better in latest Switch remake trailer
Along with several other games in the franchise, The Pokémon Company (TPC) provided another look at Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl during its showcase on Wednesday. The chibi art style didn't receive the warmest of receptions when TPC announced the games earlier this year, but the latest trailer might…
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‘Not Tonight 2’ tackles capitalism and political greed in an ‘alternative’ US
Three years after taking on Brexit in Not Tonight, publisher No More Robots and developer PanicBarn are working on a sequel to the satirical political RPG. Not Tonight 2 takes place in a supposedly alternate version of the US, where "capitalism and political greed have taken center stage and democracy…
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HP’s latest detachable Chromebook uses the Snapdragon 7c chipset
HP has announced another batch of Chrome OS devices. Perhaps the most notable addition to the lineup is the latest Chromebook x2. The keyboard is detachable, so you can use the system as a tablet. HP says it's the first detachable Chromebook to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7c chipset. There aren't…
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