Saturday
Aug212021

'Pokémon Unite' pre-registration is open ahead of Sept. 22 launch

Following its launch on the Nintendo Switch last month, Pokémon Unite will be coming to mobile on September 22. The five-versus-five MOBA game is now available for pre-registration on its respective Android and iOS pages. You'll get a notification when it's officially available for download.

Pokémon Unite supports cross-platform play between the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions, allowing for cross-progression and making it easier to pick up the title on whichever device you have on hand.

Source: The Verge

Saturday
Aug212021

Google discontinues Pixel 5 a few days after Pixel 5a launch

Source: Google

Two Pixel phones are no longer available on Google's online store, and they might sell out in stores soon. The Pixel 4a and 5 have been discontinued by the company in the US. The Pixel 5 is also sold out on Google's online store here. While some retailers might still have them, those are the only stocks available. 

Unsurprisingly, Google discontinued the Pixel 4a. It might be more confusing why it opted to stop selling the Pixel 5, too. But as The Verge pointed out, it might be because the Pixel 5 bears a closer similarity to the Pixel 5a than the upcoming Pixel 6 phones.

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Friday
Aug202021

'Call of Duty: Vanguard' will arrive on Nov. 5

 

Sledgehammer Games has officially announced Call of Duty: Vanguard. The new title will occur in World War 2 once again, focusing on a "historically inspired" single-player campaign that centres around a special-ops team with members from different Allied Nations. The game gets a new multiplayer mode and Zombies mode. There will be 20 maps available at launch, with 16 built for core gameplay.

The developer plans to introduce an advanced Gunsmith and Caliber system to take the immersive and reactive environments to a new level. A new map will also arrive later in the year alongside a new PC anti-cheat system. You can also expect a crossover of different games, which the company described as an "all-new metaverse connecting VanguardBlack Ops Cold War, and Modern Warfare." Call of Duty: Vanguard is coming to the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and the PC on November 5.

Source: Yugatech

Friday
Aug202021

Netflix brings 'The Social Dilemma' documentary to YouTube 

 

Even without a Netflix subscription, you can enjoy some of the streaming site's content online. The company has been offering some of its content for free on YouTube. The latest addition is the documentary, The Social Dilemma, which exposes the dangers of AI and social media. Jeff Orlowski directed this film, a cautionary tale that digs deeper into the consequences of our obsession with social media. You can already watch the full feature above.

Source: Mashable