'Homeworld 3' needs more time, moves to February 2024 release

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Homeworld 3, the long-awaited sequel to the sci-fi real-time strategy video game Homeworld 2 from 2003, has been delayed again. The game was originally slated for a 2022 release, then moved to the first half of this year. Now, developer Blackbird Interactive and publisher Gearbox Publishing have announced that the game will launch in February 2024. They explained that they want to make a game that “lives up to the standards set by its predecessors” and that they need more time to refine and polish it. Fans have been supportive of the decision on Twitter, saying they prefer a quality game over a rushed one. The companies assured those who bought the collector’s edition will receive it at launch.

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YouTube ditches Stories feature

Image: YouTubeYouTube is scrapping Stories, a feature that let users post temporary updates, starting in June. From June 26 onwards, users won't be able to create Stories and existing ones will vanish after a week.

Stories debuted in 2017 as Reels and were only available to users with more than 10,000 subscribers. They were similar to Instagram's Stories (which copied Snapchat's idea), and allowed YouTube creators to share updates or behind-the-scenes content to promote their channel. However, the feature never really took off. It had limited access, few creators used it regularly, and YouTube didn't promote it much.

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Sony unveils wireless earbuds for PS5 and Project Q

Photo: SonySony has unveiled its first pair of wireless earbuds designed for gaming. The PlayStation official wireless earbuds will work with the PlayStation 5, PC, and the upcoming Project Q handheld device. They will use a “new wireless technology developed by Sony” to deliver lossless audio and low latency over Bluetooth. Sony says more details will be revealed later this year. 

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Sony reveals Project Q, a handheld device for streaming PS5 games

Photo: SonySony has teased Project Q, a handheld gaming device that lets you stream PlayStation 5 games to a portable screen. The device uses Remote Play to connect to your PS5 console over Wi-Fi and play any game except for PlayStation VR2 titles. Project Q has an 8-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate, and a built-in DualSense controller with all the functions except for the touchpad, which is expected to be replaced by the touchscreen. You will need to have the PS5 games downloaded on your console to stream them, as Project Q does not support native or cloud gaming yet. Sony hasn't announced the price of Project Q, but it plans to launch it later this year.

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