Gaming

Razer Viper V2 Pro wireless gaming mouse was launched on Tuesday, and is specifically designed for e-sports players and competitive gaming enthusiasts. Weighing in at just 59 grams, it has an ultra-lightweight build claimed to be up to 20 percent lighter than its predecessor Razer Viper Ultimate. Its all-new Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor offers

Intel has unveiled an all-new 55W tier in its 12th Gen ‘Alder Lake’ laptop CPU portfolio. The seven new CPU models, known as the HX series, are essentially desktop-class Alder Lake CPUs repackaged to fit into laptops. The 55W nominal TDP can rise as high as 157W with an adequate cooling system. These CPUs, announced today

The New York Times moved swiftly to change Monday’s answer to its daily Wordle puzzle out of fear that it would be seen as some sort of commentary on the debate over abortion rights. The game, which became a sensation late last year and was bought by The Times in January, gives users six tries

Prey and Jotun: Valhalla Edition will be free on the Epic Games Store next week. The former is a sci-fi sim from Arkane Studios available on Windows, while the latter is a hand-drawn action-adventure game created by Thunder Lotus Games for Windows and macOS. Both titles have previously been offered for free on the store.

Microsoft may launch an Xbox streaming device in the next 12 months, as per a report. The streaming device is said to enable users to access movies, TV services along with a library of games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The report also says that Microsoft is also working with Samsung to develop an Xbox

Fortnite has added a new Scarlet Witch skin, just in time for the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The hero is the latest character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to make her way to the popular battle royale game. The Sokovian sorceress joins Doctor Strange and Spider-Man, who were recently added

Science is an important but less popular part of sports. We, as viewers, often overlook the techniques employed by players in the excitement to enjoy the spirit of the game. However, a team’s support staff is keenly on the lookout for the finer details. Consider cricket for instance. While most viewers are interested in how

Fortnite is back on iPhone — thanks to Microsoft. Xbox Cloud Gaming users will now be able to play Fortnite for free on Android, iOS, and Windows devices thanks to a partnership between Microsoft and Epic Games, the companies said on Thursday. The hit battle royale video game has been out of the reach of

FIFA 22 will soon begin cross-play — or cross-platform play support — for multiplayer matches, EA Sports revealed on Tuesday. The game will let users on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Google Stadia play FIFA 22 with other players across these platforms. There is currently no word on whether the PC version of

Razer Blade 15 was launched on Tuesday, as a successor to the original model that made its debut in 2019. The newly launched laptop is powered by a 12th-Gen Intel Core i9 processor along with 32GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics. It sports a Quad-HD OLED display with a 240Hz

Warcraft Arclight Rumble mobile game has been announced, and Blizzard has also revealed a cinematic trailer for the game. As per the information available on the game’s website, Warcraft Arclight Rumble is a fast-paced mobile action strategy game that is set within the Warcraft universe. It offers multiple modes, including a single player campaign, PvP

Xbox May the 4th Sale 2022 is currently live and brings up to 80 percent discount on Star Wars games. This sale commemorates this year’s Star Wars Day, which is celebrated on May 4 — because May the Fourth sounds like May the Force be with you — by fans of the Star Wars franchise.

Knotwords, a crossword-like puzzle game without a clue list, is an evolution of Wordle with complex puzzles and easy structure. Wordle, a five-word puzzle challenge created in October 2021, has been a favourite for many who love to put their brains to test every day. Developed by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, the game is

Overwatch 2 beta dazzles you straight away with its stunning graphics that surprisingly do not severely impact its frame rates. But underneath its beautifully designed maps and characters, does this game have enough to warrant being called a sequel? I spent a few hours playing the ongoing closed beta to find out. Instantly, the UI

Swedish video game publisher Embracer said Monday it had acquired three development studios responsible for hit games such as Tomb Raider and Deus Ex from Japanese publisher Square Enix. The acquisition of the three North American studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix Montreal, totalled $300 million (roughly Rs. 2,295 crore) and affects around 1,100

PlayStation Plus free games for May have been announced. Gamers will get three titles — FIFA 22, Tribes of Midgard, and Curse of the Dead Gods — as part of their subscription next month. All three titles are available for PlayStation 4 players, while two of them will also be available on PlayStation 5. The

Logitech G PRO X Superlight wireless gaming mouse has been launched in India. Logitech says that the mouse has been “designed with and for esports pros”, and it features a “next-gen, pro-grade wireless technology” along with the Hero 25K sensor. The company is marketing the mouse as a lightweight offering, and it is said to

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, Sniper Elite 5, Dolmen, and Evil Dead: The Game are set to arrive in May, among several other titles across different genres arriving in time for the summer holidays. Tactical RPG fans can gear up for Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters, a reboot of the original 1998 title. Co-op