‘The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ may be coming to the Nintendo Switch
The Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma teased at Nintendo Live in Japan that Skyward Sword was coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game will be a natural fit for the hybrid console due to its reliance on motion controls, but it remains to be seen if it will just receive a visual upgrade.
Samsung foldable phone will be harder to buy and cost up to $2,500, report says
The Samsung foldable smartphone will be harder to buy due to limited carrier availability, according to unconfirmed claims from a report by Gizmodo U.K, citing a Samsung employee as a source. The device is also rumored to carry a price tag of as high as £2,000, which is equivalent to about $2,500.
‘Fallout 76’ player stumbles into immortality, seeks help from Bethesda
A gamer who goes by the name Brogadyn on Reddit revealed that the Fallout 76 character has achieved permanent god mode through a bug. It may sound awesome to be unkillable in the open-world game, but Brogadyn is frustrated with the ordeal and is seeking help from Bethesda to end the immortality glitch.
Blizzard reportedly working on ‘Warcraft’-themed ‘Pokémon Go’
Blizzard is reportedly working on a Warcraft-themed version of the massively popular Pokémon Go, according to an in-depth Kotaku report on the Diablo franchise. The mobile game, which is said to feature single-player mechanics, is in development amid the criticism against Diablo Immortal.
Triple nuke strike crashes ‘Fallout 76’ server, leaves unanswered questions
The group of Fallout 76 players who summoned the Scorchbeast Queen by dropping a nuke on a fissure site took the next step, launching three nukes on a single target. They did not find answers to their questions, such as whether a bigger Scorchbeast Queen will appear because the game's server crashed.
The Fix PUBG campaign is over: What’s next for ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’?
The PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds development team declared that the Fix PUBG campaign is over. Here are the results of the three-month campaign, as well as the future plans for the multiplayer Battle Royale shooter as the focus for the game's 2019 roadmap shifts to stability and quality.
‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ to launch next summer with gunblades, Viera
Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will be released in summer 2019. The third expansion of the MMORPG will include new story content, dungeons, and raids, in addition to a new character class that wields gunblades and the race of rabbit people known as the Viera.
Hacker finds Steam bug that unlocks free games, collects $20K for reporting it
Security researcher Artem Moskowsky discovered a Steam bug that allowed him to generate infinite free keys for any game on the digital distribution. However, instead of abusing the exploit and selling the keys to pirates, Moskowsky reported the issue to Valve, which gave him a $20,000 reward.
Fired Treyarch tester spills ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies’ secrets
A former Treyarch employee, who claims that he was unfairly fired as a QA tester, revealed numerous Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 4 Zombies secrets. Among the unraveled mysteries were the Viking Boat puzzle in the IX mission and the the purpose of the Engine Room valves in the Voyage of Despair mission.
Samsung W2019 unveiled: High-end flip phone comes with flagship specs
The Samsung W2019 is a high-end flip phone that comes with flagship specifications such as 6GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. The device features a pair of S-AMOLED displays with Full HD resolution, a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP lenses, and an eye-popping price tag of $2,700.
‘Fallout 76’ day one patch is 52 GB, bigger than the 45 GB game
Fallout 76 is a 45 GB download, but its day one patch is even bigger at 52 GB, for a total download size of about 97 GB. The contents of the patch remain unknown, but it will include last-minute additions and changes to the game, according to feedback from Fallout 76 B.E.T.A. participants.
Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 8 for $499; iPhone 8 Plus not in stock
Apple has started selling refurbished iPhone 8 units for $499, with the smartphones to come with a one-year warranty and a new battery. Unfortunately, there are no stocks yet for refurbished iPhone 8 Plus units, but interested customers should keep checking the online store for their availability.
Nintendo may finally bring ‘The Legend of Zelda’ and ‘Donkey Kong’ to mobile
Nintendo trademark filings revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Mario vs. Donkey Kong may be the company's next mobile games. The ports are not yet confirmed, but the two titles may translate well to smartphones and tablets, and will likely give Nintendo's mobile gaming division a boost.
YouTube on Nintendo Switch may finally become reality on November 8
The official Nintendo website apparently revealed that YouTube on the Nintendo Switch will arrive on November 8, ahead of rival streaming service Netflix. The release date was leaked in the same manner as the final title of the upcoming Yoshi game for the hybrid console, Yoshi's Crafted World.
‘Fortnite Mobile’ improvements on the way: 60 FPS, controller support, and more
Epic Games revealed in its State of Mobile Development - November 2018 announcement that there are some important Fortnite Mobile improvements coming soon. The new features include a more customizable HUD, 60 FPS, and controller support, in addition to performance upgrades and smaller update files.
Apple will accept some of your old iPhones, MacBooks, and Macs for repairs
Apple will soon launch a new Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot program, according to 9to5Mac. The program will allow users to have some old iPhones, MacBooks, and Mac computers fixed by Apple Stores and authorized service providers, starting with the iPhone 5, 2012 MacBook Air, and 2011 iMac.
Next ‘Hearthstone’ expansion, ‘Rastakhan’s Rumble,’ is filled with trolls
Blizzard revealed Rastakhan's Rumble as the next Hearthstone expansion at BlizzCon 2018. The new set, which will be released on December 4, will feature nine legendary troll champions, nine primal gods known as the Loa, the new Overkill mechanic, and a single-player adventure named Rumble Run.