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Ex-Bungie developers crafted the most promising VR adventure yet

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:31 AM PDT

It's hard not to love Quill, the swashbuckling mouse heroine of Moss, an upcoming PlayStation VR game from Polyarc Games. She's adorable, with huge ears, a fetching adventurer's bandana and an ever-so-tiny backpack. And she kicks butt -- thanks to a...

Atari is indeed working on a new console, says CEO

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:10 AM PDT

When Atari first revealed its Ataribox project at E3 this year, the announcement was met with skepticism as to whether the teaser was even real. The company hadn't made a home game console in more than 30 years and yet it was choosing 2017 to get bac...

The best kids headphones

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 09:00 AM PDT

By Lauren Dragan & Brent Butterworth This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. When readers choose to buy The Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it may earn affiliate commissio...

Facebook showed terrorists the profiles of people moderating them

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:34 AM PDT

Have you ever wondered who takes on the grueling, unforgiving task of combing Facebook's groups and personal profiles for terrorist activity? Meet Community Operations workers, who are often paid low wages for highly specialized and difficult work. A...

Engadget at E3: Making virtual reality accessible for everyone

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 08:15 AM PDT

Virtual reality is changing gaming. If it works for you, that is. The technology adds a wearable component to gaming input, and this brings new (occasionally insurmountable) challenges to gamers with disabilities. Amy Kneepkens, head video creator at...

The CIA has been rooting around in your WiFi router

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:52 AM PDT

A recent Wikileaks document dump revealed that the CIA has been hacking wireless routers. The documents suggest it has been going on for years and as many as 25 devices from 10 different manufacturers were targeted.

Ai Weiwei's 'Hansel & Gretel' is a surveillance playground

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:30 AM PDT

Should you Instagram an art exhibit? Taking an art selfie might mean participating in the aesthetic experience, hacking and remixing it with your presence. Then again, maybe commoditizing the affair for likes detracts from art's ability to make us s...

Netflix will join net neutrality 'Day of Action' after all

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:11 AM PDT

After being on the front lines of net neutrality action for years, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings recently declared that it is no longer its "primary battle ... because we're big enough to get the deals we want." That caused a lot of consternation among f...

Engadget at E3: Checking in on indie game development in 2017

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:00 AM PDT

The indie-video-game industry is massive, churning out mainstream hits and padding the marketplaces on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, mobile and even Nintendo Switch. But the one thing that makes indie development so flexible -- true independence from...

US Air Force launch costings give SpaceX all the marketing it needs

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:52 AM PDT

The US Air Force has revealed how much the government can save by having SpaceX launch some of its satellites instead of relying purely on United Launch Alliance. Launch prices used to be discussed in vague terms until the 2016 National Defense Autho...

Apple hires the executives who brought 'Breaking Bad' to Sony

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:31 AM PDT

Apple's push into television has been given a massive boost after the company announced it has hired two of the industry's biggest executives. Former Sony Pictures Television presidents Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg have jumped ship to lead Apple...

Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:10 AM PDT

In a surprising turn of events, Amazon and Whole Foods Market announced this morning that they are merging; Amazon will acquire the high-end organic food company for approximately $13.7 billion cash. The deal is expected to close during the second ha...

Meet the people behind Engadget's $500,000 immersive art grant

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 06:00 AM PDT

Just over a month ago, I announced the Engadget Alternate Realities grant program, an initiative aimed at funding art projects that embrace new media and immersive technologies. With just two weeks left until our submission deadline (June 30th, 2017)...

'Vampyr' is more about who you kill than how you do it

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 05:30 AM PDT

Developer Dontnod has taken a sharp turn from its previous games Life Is Strange and Remember Me with Vampyr, but there's more to think about than just another angle on gender politics. We stopped by the booth and got a guided tour throughout a few s...

Eating a cookie of the future made with recycled bread

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 05:00 AM PDT

There's plenty of food to go around, but most of it is left rotting in the back of our cupboards rather than in the hands of those who need it. Imagine the scenes at a bakery at the end of a slow day, its shelves packed high with bread that's rapidly...

Three fined £1.9 million for weak 999 call handling system

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:50 AM PDT

As Britain's telecoms regulator, Ofcom's responsibilities include fining providers for serious service blunders. Three is the latest company to be hit with one of Ofcom's invoices, having been fined £1,890,000 today for failing to appropriately...

Amazon's new policy kills ad network that monetizes Echo Skills

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:25 AM PDT

When VoiceLabs debuted its interactive ads for the Amazon Echo, it had backing from big names like ESPN and Wendy's. For a while, it gave developers using the service called "Sponsored Messages" a way to make money from their Alexa Skills. Unfortunat...

Microsoft's Modern Keyboard hides a fingerprint sensor

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:30 AM PDT

Microsoft has quietly unveiled the Modern Mouse and Modern Keyboard, its next generation of Windows 10 input devices that match the latest Surface models in design and finish. Much like Apple's keyboard, the new model has "Chiclet"-style keys and alu...

The Morning After: Friday, June 16th 2017

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:00 AM PDT

It might only be Friday morning, but yesterday marked the end of the world's biggest gaming show, E3. Today, we're bringing you even more impressions from the biggest titles you'll be playing in the next 12 months or so, as well as Amazon's new Dash...

US funds tech giants' efforts to build next-gen supercomputers

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 01:20 AM PDT

The US government is giving six companies a total of $258 million in hopes that they can build an exascale supercomputer before China, Japan or anyone else does. A post on the Exascale Computing Project website has revealed that the Department of Ene...

Canada rules that all new cellphones must be unlocked

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 11:53 PM PDT

Canadians pay some of the highest wireless rates of any G7 nation, and to add insult to injury, they often have to shell out $50 or more to unlock cellphones when switching operators. However, the nation's wireless regulator, the CRTC, has now ordere...

Woman raped in India sues Uber for obtaining her medical records

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:44 PM PDT

The Uber passenger who was brutally raped by her driver in India in 2014 has sued the ride-hailing firm for improperly obtaining and sharing her medical records. See, while the company showed support for her plight and publicly declared that it will...

DirecTV Now tempts potential subscribers with free Roku box

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:23 PM PDT

AT&T's DirectTV Now over-the-top streaming television service came on strong last fall. Launched against heavy competition from Sling TV and PlayStation Vue, AT&T decided to sweeten the deal for subscribers by giving away a free Apple TV, a y...

China bounced an 'unhackable' quantum signal between cities

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 07:17 PM PDT

The field of quantum cryptography, which seeks to transmit encrypted information using entangled quantum particles like photons, could help lay the groundwork for tomorrow's quantum networks but it faces a significant physical hurdle: entangled photo...

Musical.ly debuts original mini-shows from NBC and MTV

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 06:17 PM PDT

Musical.ly debuts its first original shows today -- the first of a few it will be rolling out over the coming weeks. The company has signed original content deals with entertainment groups Viacom, NBCUniversal and Hearst Magazines.

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Final Fantasy XIV - Goodbye Ishgard, Hello Stormblood

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 07:00 AM PDT

So, farewell then, Ishgard, and goodbye Heavensward. It's been fun. I've played a hell of a lot of MMORPGs in my time, and this expansion has been one of the best.

Destiny 2 - Rumor Squashed - PS4 Exclusives WILL Come to Other Platforms

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:37 AM PDT

A rumor swirled around earlier this week that seemed to indicate that Destiny 2 PlayStation 4 exclusive content would never be released for PC and XBox One. That rumor has, thankfully, been squashed. XBox One and PC players will indeed get the PS4 exclusives, though not until sometime in 2018.

Warhammer 40k: Eternal Crusade - Imperium Edition is 50% Off with Tons of In-Game Perks

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 04:25 AM PDT

The latest Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade newsletter has arrived with the big news that the Imperium Edition of the game is now 50% off. Players must own the free version of the game and then upgrade to enjoy a number of in-game perks including full access to all classes and 3x faster progression.

Final Fantasy XIV - Stormblood - Dungeon Crawl - Get a First Look

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:50 AM PDT

Today's a big day for Final Fantasy XIV fans as they look forward to the Early Access launch of the Stormblood expansion. To show off some of the encounters players will find in Stormblood, the team has sent out a brand new "dungeon crawl" video. It's definitely not one to miss!

World of Warcraft - PvP Lead Brian Holinka Leaving WoW Team

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 04:58 PM PDT

Controversial PvP Lead Brian Holinka is leaving the World of Warcraft team to pursue another opportunity within the company. He has been with the WoW team for five years and is the latest in a string of senior developers to leave the team.

- BattleTech Preview - A Natural Evolution of the Tabletop Game

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 03:04 PM PDT

When word came that Harebrained Schemes was working on a new BattleTech game for PC and that the desire was to re-create that table top experience, I was more than a little excited. After spending some time with this title, to be released on Steam later this year, I wanted to spend some time unpacking my experience. So grab that coffee, kick back and enjoy this preview of BattleTech.

Revelation Online - My.com Asking For Player Input Via Survey

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 01:29 PM PDT

My.com is asking Revelation Online players for their feedback via an online survey. Those completing the survey will have the chance to win one of 10 DarkSteel Warhorse mounts for their effort.

Gigantic - All Invited to a Preview Weekend On PWE's ARC Platform

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 01:14 PM PDT

Gigantic will be available from Friday, June 16th to Sunday, June 18th via Perfect World Entertainment's ARC platform. Anyone who wishes to join can do so during the weekend and be able to test out all eighteen heroes. The goal for the event is to stress test the ARC servers as well as matchmaking. In addition players will be able to check out game improvements including the UI, tutorial system, bot matches, integrated voice chat and more.

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Gigantic Free for All With Arc Weekend Beta

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:57 AM PDT

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Gigantic Free for All With Arc Weekend Beta

This weekend, Perfect World's Gigantic takes a massive leap towards release with it's latest weekend beta.

Beta begins June 16

After months of exclusive pre-release testing on Windows 10, Motiga’s game finally arrives on the Arc platform. From Friday, June 16 at 10am PDT through until the close of Sunday, June 18, Perfect World's strategic arena shooter will be available to players on Windows 7, 8, and 10. This is a welcome change and a big step in stress testing the Gigantic servers before launch. With Windows 7 accounting for almost 50% of OS market share, this Arc beta opens up Gigantic to a slew of potential players.

The latest test period unlocks all 18 heroes, playable for free. A bunch of additional updates is also included. A new UI, an enhanced tutorial, bot matches, and integrated voice chat will all feature. To get in on the action just head over to Arc Games, create an account, download the Arc client, and get ready to go Gigantic.

Gigantic Free for All With Arc Weekend Beta
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Splatoon 2 Single Player Mode Shines in Half-Hour E3 Video

Posted: 16 Jun 2017 03:12 AM PDT

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Splatoon 2 Single Player Mode Shines in Half-Hour E3 Video

During E3 earlier this week, Nintendo showed off a half hour of Splatoon 2 single player. Viewers will be able to check out a lot of content from the upcoming game.

Splatoon 2 Single Player

In the demo, the players start the journey to find Callie of the Squid Sisters. Players will be able to use different weapons throughout each level as well as upgrade them over time. There are even things like giant rollers you can use to smack enemies with. Each part of the game will have different objectives and obstacles that players have to overcome. Making use of “ink” to move up is a must to progress.

A few of the levels will allow traveling on “rails” but the best part is that you can still shoot while moving.

The final part of the video features a boss fight against something called “Octo Samurai” that actually rides a unicycle.

The game has shaped up nicely and looks like a lot of fun whether playing alone or with friends.

Splatoon 2 is set for release on July 21st. You can learn more on its official site.

Splatoon 2 Single Player Mode Shines in Half-Hour E3 Video
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Dead by Daylight Giveaway – Steam Keys – ALL DLC INCLUDED!

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 10:45 AM PDT

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Dead by Daylight Giveaway – Steam Keys – ALL DLC INCLUDED!

Our friends at Behaviour Interactive have given us 10 (TEN) Steam Keys for their mega-hit horror game, Dead by Daylight.  We have TEN Steam keys for Dead by Daylight, including ALL the currently released DLC for the mega-hit game. Enter now, and 10 unique winners will be randomly chosen on Tuesday, June 20th, the day the console versions launch in North America!

Dead by Daylight – Steam Giveaway – ALL DLC INCLUDED!

What is Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed.

Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

The Survivors’ goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer – something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.

More information about the game is available at http://www.deadbydaylight.com

 

Dead by Daylight Giveaway – Steam Keys – ALL DLC INCLUDED!
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Sub-Zero Joins The Roster Of Injustice 2

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:37 AM PDT

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Sub-Zero Joins The Roster Of Injustice 2

NetherRealm Studio published a new trailer dedicated to Sub-Zero, the latest champion to join the roster of superhero/supervillain fighting game Injustice 2.

Sub-Zero is a lethal cryomancer and leader of the reformed Lin Kuei clan. When Sub-Zero was younger, the Lin Kuei were corrupted and destroyed from within, staining their honor. Now serving as Grandmaster, Sub-Zero vows to redeem that honor, pledging to defend the realm from threats near, far, and beyond. In the intergalactic menace Brainiac, Sub-Zero sees a threat to all worlds, and perhaps his greatest opportunity for redemption yet.

The game is a sequel to Injustice: Gods Among Us. Players can expect to find a collection of their favorite superheroes as well as supervillains and pitch them against one another. You can find out more news for the game here.

Sub-Zero Joins The Roster Of Injustice 2
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Insurgency: Sandstorm Story Mode Trailer

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 09:21 AM PDT

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Insurgency: Sandstorm Story Mode Trailer

During the E3 2017 Focus Home Interactive and New World Interactive, famous for their game Day of Infamy, showed off story mode trailer for upcoming first-person shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm.

The trailer is narrated by one of the main characters in the game, a U.S. Army veteran turned volunteer soldier, who finds himself on an unexpected journey alongside a female fighter native to the region and a few other characters yet to be introduced. Their objectives have aligned, and their vision of the war blurred as it touches each of them in different but converging ways.

Players can look forward to drivable vehicles, character customization, unlockable cosmetic items as well as ranked matchmaking and much more.  Insurgency: Sandstorm will release on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. You can find out more on the official site.

Insurgency: Sandstorm Story Mode Trailer
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Call of Cthulhu Trailer Invites You to Embrace the Madness

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 08:48 AM PDT

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Call of Cthulhu Trailer Invites You to Embrace the Madness

Cyanide Studios showed off a new trailer from Call of Cthulhu during E3. As Edward Pierce, players are invited to embrace the madness.

Call of Cthulhu

In the game, players take on the role of Edward Pierce. He is a private investigator. Sent to Darkwater Island, he is checking on the truth behind a family death. However, all is not as it seems. Pierce’s grip on reality gradually slips away as he deals with cultists as well as “otherworldly terrors”.

Pierce's mind will suffer – balancing a razor-thin line between sanity and madness, your senses will be disrupted until you question the reality of everything around you. Trust no one. Creeping shadows hide lurking figures… and all the while, the Great Dreamer prepares for his awakening.

The game will be released in 2017 for PlayStation 4 and XBox One as well as on PC. Learn more on the official site.

 

Call of Cthulhu Trailer Invites You to Embrace the Madness
Suzie Ford

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E3 2017 – What We Loved About God of War

Posted: 15 Jun 2017 07:59 AM PDT

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E3 2017 – What We Loved About God of War

The classic action brawler from ancient Greece, God of War, is getting an upgrade this year. Where it was once shiny and glorious, the game is now shifting to the far North of the ancient world. That means… Norse Mythology! Everyone loves the Viking gods and to bring Kratos into this universe is a great switch for the series. However, the new gods are not his only challenge. Now he has someone else on his heels following his every move, who appears to be his son…? Isn’t that child endangerment. In any case, here’s what we loved about E3 2017‘s God of War preview.

God of War E3 2017 Trailer

The story of a full blown killing machine able to conquer amazing beasts and gods can get pretty dull. After years of amazing fight mechanics and epic battles, the new story of God of War immediately sucked us into the gameplay.  Having a son to train and living in the northern forests changes the tone of the game a lot. As a matter of fact, Kratos takes on a new weapon with his battle ax, a new look, and a much more fatherly tone.  He’s got a hipster beard, after all. Has he finally let go of his rage? We doubt it.

Game developers have stated that Kratos’ son Atreus is a big part of the story, as is the boy's mother who the team will not talk about right now. This dynamic leads to a sense of discovery and connection for the player. You are fighting epic monsters but also looking over your shoulder at the kid. Gaming parents will relate heavily to this idea and it's too bad God of War is not available for this Father's Day. It also seems that Atreus is sometimes playable, in certain situations. This keeps him from being a nuisance the whole game. It’ll be more like The Last of Us, and less like Resident Evil 4.

God of War

The combat and boss fights are still there. In the gameplay trailer, we see Kratos take on a full-size troll in his classic manner. The battleax is a character in itself. Hurling the weapon around like an electric boomerang may seem very Thor-like, but come on, we are now in the north, so that is okay. It is great to see the multiple ways you can fight with the ax and add in different elements.

The full beat down of Kratos is still there but now layered with a deep story and elements that force you to make choices and deal with consequences. Adding Atreus makes the player care much more and brings depth to each new experience. The mentor and student relationship are central to what we have seen in the game so far, we wonder how fans of the series will adapt to this new dynamic. Being that the first game came out 12 years ago, it may just be that players now have children of their own. Of all the action RPGs we have seen at E3 so far, this one hits a great fantasy niche that players will go for. It has been a stand out among some of the other titles shown this week. Kratos is growing up. Nary a boob was seen in the footage. And for that, we’re thankful.

E3 2017 – What We Loved About God of War
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