Dead Static Drive has got a new teaser trailer, and it shows off how it manages to blend classic Grand Theft Auto mechanics with a Lovecraftian world. As the game has been developed mostly in secret for a few years, the trailer helpfully highlights some of the game’s interesting mechanics. You’ll also apparently have multiple playable characters to choose from, or perhaps the story is told from multiple perspectives. Outside of this teaser, we still don’t know a heck of a lot about Dead Static D

Why should gamers care about 3D audio? When you play the movie back using Dolby Atmos-enabled audio devices, you’ll be able to hear the effects move around you, just like the audio engineers intended. There’s one problem with that though – Cerny said that no external equipment would be required for the PS5’s 3D audio chip to take effect. This clever tech can take a non-Dolby Atmos source and turn it into an approximation of Dolby Atmos sound. Called Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, this audio

Team Ninja knows fans want a new Ninja Gaiden, and it does too. “We are aware that some fans wanted Ninja Gaiden more than Nioh 2,” admitted the director. He added that the “core members of the team that worked on Ninja Gaiden want to make a new game.” The most recent mainline Ninja Gaiden game, Ninja Gaiden 3, launched in 2012. Even if ninjas become as ubiquitous as zombies, something tells us fans won’t mind Team Ninja throwing its hat into the ring.

In a conference call with investors and analysts today, Ubisoft further clarified that three of those games will arrive by the end of 2020 – that’s calendar year 2020, so by December 31 – and the other two will follow by March 31, 2021. Ubisoft also revealed that the two unannounced titles will be new entries in some of its biggest existing franchises. He has a solid track record regarding these kinds of leaks, so that’s probably what they’re gonna be. https://t.co/7hKDV3y5QSFebruary 6, 2020Ubis

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With the start of February, Zombie Army 4: Dead War made by Rebellion Developments is the latest survival-horror title that involves shooting zombies during war. advertisingZombie Army 4: Dead War is the sequel to Zombie Army Trilogy which was released in 2015. Going against the trend of incredibly long story modes like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Zombie Army 4: Dead War can be finished in a fairly short amount of time by comparison. advertisingIn the end, Zombie Army 4: Dead War may not live up to

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot portrays his character’s gradual change very well by sticking the landing on certain scenes in each arc. Given that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot doesn’t have quite as much time to explore Vegeta’s growth and his relationship with Bulma and Trunks, what the developers have accomplished is quite impressive. Nevertheless, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot does an excellent job of telling Vegeta’s story even though it may not be the main focus of the game. It is no wonder that many fans want t

advertisingIn God of War, some characters have an enormous impact on the narrative yet are relegated to minor plot points or side quests (which are still implemented brilliantly in the game). She is one of the main characters but here are some more minor characters that also need more on-screen time in the sequel. The Greek god of war, Ares, was a destructive and cruel force to be reckoned with, as was his successor Kratos. When the sequel to God of War is eventually shown, maybe these character

The series’ annual Crimson Days has been one of longest-running events of its kind, and today Bungie detailed how it will return this year. Crimson Days 2020 will begin this Tuesday, February 11, and run for a full week until February 18, according to Bungie’s latest weekly blog. The event itself will largely be similar to past iterations, so players shouldn’t expect anything that will radically shake up Destiny 2’s Season of Dawn like Corridors of Time or Empyrean Foundation have. There should

Tales from the Borderlands is an episodic, interactive storytelling game released by Telltale Games back in November of 2014. advertisingRELATED: Borderlands 3 Glitch Lets Players Buff Unlimited StatsAccording to a recent report from a reliable leaker, the second season of Tales from the Borderlands is currently in development. In terms of the various Telltale series, Tales from the Borderlands is considered one of the more underrated. In fact, one of the lead writers on Borderlands 3 is interes

Thursday afternoon, Funko revealed its plans for four more Pokemon Pop figures, adding to the surprisingly thin Pokemon collection already available. The new Funko Pop Pokemon figures will be Pichu, Mewtwo, Vulpix, and Mr. advertisingThere’s no word on whether Funko is working on any additional Funko Pop figures for Pokemon. advertisingIn addition to the new Pokemon Funko Pops, Funko also announced a new wave of Funko figures and collectibles for the upcoming Birds of Prey movie. advertisingPoke

The future of waste-to-energy techTurning waste into energy has usually meant incineration – that is, burning our trash. But this method has major environmental drawbacks. Gasification could be a better alternative. It’s an old technology that proponents hope to repurpose as a cleaner and more economical waste-to-energy solution, and now a number of companies in this space say they’re on the verge of commercialization and expansion.

The 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider Mack Hogan | CNBCThe goodEvery modern McLaren features a turbocharged V-8, with broadly similar architecture to the one in the 600LT. The 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider Mack Hogan | CNBCAnd even on slightly-less-sticky tires due to cold weather, the 600LT has enough power and grip to nauseate a passenger. The 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider Mack Hogan | CNBCPlus, you shouldn’t. The 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider Mack Hogan | CNBCBut there’s one area where the 600LT beats out even i

For this year’s 92nd annual Oscars, which takes place Sunday, swag bags from marketing company Distinctive Assets will include trendy and expensive “wellness” products like hydration kits (meant to target jet lag) and an eight-person cannabis edible dessert-tasting. Here’s a look at some of the wellness swag this year:Meditation headbandMuse is a wearable electroencephalogram (EEG) device that guides you through recorded meditations and provides real-time feedback on your breath and heart rate.

(This story is for CNBC Pro subscribers only.) Earnings season is winding down, but this week features the reports of several companies that usually report better earnings than Wall Street expects. More than 60% of companies in the S&P 500 have reported results, and more than 70% have beaten expectations as of Thursday, according to FactSet. Five large companies reporting this week have consistently topped estimates during the past four years, or more, according to Bespoke. That doesn’t make the

Since our inception, we have complied with both individual and institutional client requests to avoid certain stocks and industries, commonly fossil-fuel related. In recent years, we have, a range of examples, including Wells Fargo, Facebook and Equifax. Wells Fargo stock has attempted to recover, but strong competitors and low interest rates have depressed earnings. Since the end of 2018, the stock has climbed over 60%, as investors have forgiven Facebook, or, at least, overlooked its transgres

The details of how Jacobson, a former police officer, pulled off a multimillion-dollar scam include a national McDonald’s Monopoly game promotion and a stealthy heist that found Jacobson sneaking into an airport bathroom stall to swap out handfuls of winning McDonald’s Monopoly stickers. It was Jacobson’s job to look after game pieces for McDonald’s promotional events, making sure no employees pocketed any of the prizes themselves. She followed Jacobson wherever he carried the game pieces, doubl

Dwayne Johnson is the highest-paid actor in the world , having earned $89.4 million before taxes last year, Forbes reports in its 2019 list of the highest-paid actors. Margot Robbie, the eighth highest-paid actress of 2019, also has a production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, which focuses on telling women-driven stories. Seven of the top 10 highest-earning actresses of 2019 were producers of their own projects, Forbes reports. Here’s the breakdown of how much the 10 highest-paid actors earn,

A reporter examines a 23andMe DNA genetic testing kit in Oakland, California. Cayce Clifford | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIt has not been a good year for consumer DNA testing companies. Orasure, maker of the spit tubes used by consumer DNA testing companies, has also seen its stock take a hit. Helix, a start-up that spun out of Illumina to build an “app store” model for DNA tests, cut staff in May. What’s noteworthy about the recent round of layoffs is that Ancestry kept all of its employees at its

Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHelp is on the way for travelers frustrated with great hotel rates that disappear once mandatory resort, amenity or “urban convenience” fees are added. The lawsuits followed an investigation by 50 attorneys general into hotel resort fees. In September, 2019, a bi-partisan bill seeking to end hidden resort fees was introduced in Congress. Consumer advocacy groups such as Travelers United and the website Kill Resort Fees are among the organizations pushi