Microsoft are adding a dedicated AI button to Windows keyboards as they call 2024 “the year of the AI PC”

It essentially sounds like a more advanced version of Microsofts previous virtual assistant, Cortana (remember that? ), albeit attached to the even more dystopian and questionable nature of AI. Like it or not, the Copilot key is apparently here.

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Richard Jackson

Now is the best time it’s ever been to jump into Overwatch 2

In fact, there’s never been a better time to giveOverwatch 2a go. But of course, there are new characters too. The most recent patch brought cheerful Samoan Mauga to the games roster. As gentle and natural as the way monetisation is implemented. Much as I understand the freemium model, I still kinda detest it. Even in game, snappy little dialogues between the characters range from smile-worthy to genuinely touching. And they all play great together in the best balance state the games been in for a while....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 87 words · Jason Briggs MD

NYT Connections hint and answers (Friday, January 5)

Need a hint for today’s Connections? Read our guide for help with Connections #208 This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theConnections hint for Tuesday 22nd April! It’s calledConnections, and if you haven’t played it before, now’s the time to start. We’ll also explain how to play Connections if this is your first time coming over from Wordle! If not, check just below for the full answer....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Sherri Owens

Our New Year gaming resolutions for 2024

Backlog goals The first week of January is always one of my favourite times of the year. And, of course, making some new year’s resolutions. Alice Bee:I want to play more small, bitesize, weird games basically, to become Alice0. So, games that I can play in a few hours even under an hour? And finally, I might have a go at understand deckbuilders. I’m not a greatstrategy gameplayer because I play for instant wins, i....

January 5, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Michael Rich

Rust is finally adding backpacks to kick off its second decade

Next months update will also see the number of shelters that players can place limited. There are also plans for procedurally-generated caves, along with improved rocks and cliffs. A key focus for the studio is improving performance, particularly dropping Rusts hunger for memory to boost frames. Those tweaks are due to arrive within the next couple of months. Meanwhile, Rusts new Nexus system is in the works for later this year....

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 88 words · Isaac Johnson

Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater remakes listed for 2024 release

The article is so voluminous Im not sure I have the energy to check. Assuming we didnt, both have been slated for 2024 release by the PlayStation blog. Go on, Konami, call Sony a liar! No seriously, like do have some kind of public spat. Its the shallow end of January and theres precious little news on offer. Here’s some footage.

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Cameron Parker

Star Citizen’s ridiculous ship prices hit a new high with £46,000 DLC bundle

Yes, thats forty-six thousand pounds. Technically, 46,080 - or $48,000. [It] empowers every fleet commander to forge a lasting legacy, leading humanity towards a brighter future. I think Ill save my money, ta. (Thanks,IGN.) Itdoes look nice, though.

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 38 words · Brian Murray

Surgeon Simulator and Lost Skies devs Bossa Studios lay off a third of staff due to "perfect storm of events"

Bossa have now confirmed the report, stating that 40 people remain at the company. 2023 was, as you are probably tired of hearing,an awful year for videogame layoffs. It seems likely that the losses will continue. Best of luck to everybody at Bossa who lost their jobs over Xmas.

January 5, 2024 · 1 min · 49 words · Jenna Henry

Wordle hints and answer (#930): How to solve the Friday January 5 Wordle

Stuck on today’s Wordle word for January 5? Read our hint or find the answer below! This guide is for a previous day! Looking for today’s solution? Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April! Need a hint for today’s Wordle answer?Wordleis an addicting but challenging test of word acumen. Luckily, you’re in the right place for some assistance. Scroll down a bit further and we’ll also reveal today’s Wordle answer for 5/1....

January 5, 2024 · 3 min · 456 words · Sherry Thompson

Inscryption meets Russian Roulette in this weird short horror game

It’s pure luck gussied up with high stakes and the cool aesthetic of spinning a six-shooter. That’sBuckshot Roulette, the latest from Mike Klubnika, the dev behindthose excellent horror games about operating machinery. Great weird machines here too. In the back room of a dingy nightclub, a demonic-looking dealer waits to play shotgun roulette with you. Then, you take turns either shooting yourself in the face or shooting your the rival....

January 4, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Heather Stevenson

Lexar's RPS-recommended NM790 4TB SSD is £204 at Scan and a bloody great drive

With a free NVMe heatsink to boot - the cheapest price in the UK. Overall then, I’d certainly recommend checking out some reviews of the NM790 elsewhere.

January 4, 2024 · 1 min · 27 words · Lisa Moreno

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the next great Pokémon game

Well, on the sunny shores of Hawaii they take their Sujimon seriously. Infinite Wealth has gonehardon Sujimon, transforming the collectathon into a full-blown Pokemon parody. Dotted around Hawaii are loads of Sujimon trainers, each with ranks and levels. Beat them and you’ll rank up your team of adorable (?) You know, red beats blue, blue beats green, that sort of thing. I hit him with a gift, then rapidly smashed a button to persuade him....

January 4, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · David Hughes

Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Dondoko Island is Animal Crossing with baseball bats

There is the strong possibility of a grind. But hey, it’s optional! They’re a band of pollutant pirates, of course, led by the dastardly Dread Pirate Hook. “Clearing out” means “evaporate bags of trash with your baseball bat”, naturally. Inevitably, Dondoko also mirrors Animal Crossing in having a shop with a rotating selection of sought-after items. Bridges represent important milestones, allowing you to move around your island more easily and access new areas....

January 4, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Michael Schmidt