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Microsoft has confirmed that it will hold its first indie showcase on March 26th. Streaming exclusively on Twitch at Twitch.tv/twitchgaming and Twitch.tv/xbox at 9am PT/12pm ET, the event will feature more than 100 indie games from a variety of companies, including Curve Digital, Devolver Digital, Dear Villagers and Toronto’s own DrinkBox (Guacamelee!, Severed). Overall, Xbox … [Read more...] about Xbox confirms March 26 indie event featuring 100+ games

Cyber threat actors are continuing to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic as a ploy for malicious activities, according to the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. The centre says cybercriminals are using the pandemic as an effective lure to encourage victims to visit fake websites, apps and open email attachments. “Canadians must exercise constant vigilance and awareness … [Read more...] about COVID-19 scams continue to target Canadians: here’s how to stay safe online

Square Enix Montreal is working on a mobile augmented reality (AR) game based on the iconic Space Invaders arcade shoot ’em ups. A specific title for the game wasn’t confirmed, but Square Enix says its Montreal studio is developing it alongside Taito, the company’s subsidiary that runs the Space Invaders franchise. The reveal trailer also doesn’t feature any gameplay for the AR … [Read more...] about Square Enix Montreal working on ‘Space Invaders’ mobile AR game

During the first-ever PS5 games showcase last June, Square Enix unveiled a mysterious game codenamed ‘Project Athia.’ Now, the company has revealed that the game is officially called Forspoken during a new trailer containing new story details and gameplay footage. Developed by Luminous Productions, the team behind Final Fantasy XV, Forkspoken stars Ella Balinska (Charlie’s … [Read more...] about Square Enix shows off gameplay from PS5 game Forspoken, developed by FFXV team

Alongside a ‘deep dive’ forum post detailing the faster wireless Warp Charge capabilities of the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus posted an explainer on the ‘FluidDisplay 2.0’ tech that will allow the OnePlus 9 series to offer up to 120Hz refresh rates with reduced impact on battery. These deep-dive posts aren’t new — OnePlus started sharing similar items ahead of the OnePlus 8 … [Read more...] about OnePlus shares details about 9 Pro’s dynamic 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate display

Samsung has launched several notable discounts on Galaxy S21 series devices, offering up to $270 off in some cases. Interestingly, some of the offers seem to be tied to the colour of the smartphone. It’s also worth noting that the ‘Phantom Black’ Galaxy S21+ is the same price for both the 128GB and 256GB versions, making the larger storage option the better buy. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Samsung offering up to $270 off Galaxy S21 series smartphones

I really hope someone out there can capitalize on this deal, but I know it’s unlikely, so bear with me. Right now, at The Source, the Nintendo 2DS with Mario Kart 7 bundle costs just $9.96 — Yes, you read that correctly. As far as I can tell, the 2DS is sold out at most physical The Source locations and online, but I’m hoping someone out there can take advantage of this … [Read more...] about The Source is selling the 2DS with Mario Kart 7 for $9.96

Spotify is trying to be more transparent about what it pays artists on its platform with a new website called Loud and Clear. The website looks very cool, but it’s not super straightforward to navigate. However, if you can get in, there’s a lot of juicy data to unpack. This data is kind of meaningless without context, and one thing that the company doesn’t share is how many … [Read more...] about Spotify’s new website shows how much artists make on the platform

Android 12 might introduce a simpler way to multitask on a tablet. As spotted by XDA Developers‘ Mishaal Rahman, the second developer preview of the new OS hides a taskbar in the Pixel launcher. This appears at the bottom of the screen and remains across the UI, allowing you to switch between apps more easily. While Rahman notes that this only appears on large-screen devices, … [Read more...] about Android 12 could make multitasking easier on tablets

New York-based video game exhibition The Strong National Museum of Play has revealed the finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Overall, the list has quite a few recognizable games: Animal Crossing Call of Duty FarmVille FIFA International Soccer (developed by a small Canadian team that would later go on to become EA Canada) Guitar Hero Mattel Football Microsoft … [Read more...] about Animal Crossing, Call of Duty and FIFA among 2021 World Video Game Hall of Fame nominees