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Concept Imagines Major Redesign For Apple Watch Series 8 Based on Leaks, Features a Flat Display and a Boxier Design The designer @Id_vova has shared the concept images on Twitter to show the wearable in a new boxier design with a flat display. The screen is squared off with a rounded bottom for better comfort and compatibility with the current lineup of watch bands. On the first look, the concept appears to show a flat display rather than a curved glass for the Apple Watch Series 8....

Without a Polarizing Layer, the New OLED Panel Will Become More Bendable, Allowing Apple to Use It in Other Products In addition to developing two-stack tandem OLED technology, The Elec reports that Apple is working on a panel variant that removes the polarizing layer, which not only gets rid of its rigidity but offers other benefits. For instance, requiring a polarizing layer reduces brightness levels and increases power consumption of the panel, which leads to a reduction in the lifespan of the unit....

Due to be published by tinyBuild in Q3 2022 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S|X, Asterigos: Curse of the Stars will support FSR 2.0 as confirmed by AMD. Explore Aphes – a city-state full of magic and wonder inspired by ancient Rome and classical Greek designs. From the mist-covered bazaar streets to gloomy sewers, the enigmatic forests at the city’s outskirts to deep chasms full of glittering crystals, the landscapes of Aphes are full of beauty and dangers....

NVIDIA receives AV1 VDPAU hardware acceleration with the updated FFmpeg multimedia library for use in compatible GPUs The VDPAU API, also known as the Video Decode and Presentation API for UNIX, provides an interface to video decode acceleration and presentation hardware currently in contemporary graphics cards. With the new support received by NVIDIA for AV1 VDPAU decoding for accelerated hardware, the company has the accessibility of the FFmpeg software libraries. FFmpeg is a compilation of software libraries that can document, transform and stream digital A/V in multiple configurations....

Here’s the teaser trailer for the AYN Loki: The AYN Loki lineup includes five different versions of the handheld. Each version includes different system specifications. The cheapest model called Loki Mini would cost just $299, and it would feature an Intel Alder Lake processor. The more expensive models will have an AMD Zen3+ processor with RDNA 2 graphics. Videocardz speculates that the Loki will use a Ryzen 6000U series, just like AYANEO 2 and soon, the AYANEO Next....

Here’s what you can expect from Battle of Nordvik’s new limited-time modes… Week 1/The Assault On Nordvik - Conquest Assault “The notorious Black Storm regiment leads the attack on Nordvik. While the Eastern militia attempts to seize the surrounding territory, the Nordvik Control Corps battles to secure the region, halting Black Storm’s advance before it is too late. This is 32v32 Conquest Assault with a focus on fast-paced ground-only warfare....

The Umbra Witch will make her grand return to the Nintendo Switch after a long hiatus. In this third installment of the Bayonetta series, the unstoppable Umbra Witch must join forces with some familiar faces, the mysterious Viola, and a multitude of other Bayonettas to stop human-made Homunculi from wreaking havoc. Yes, this game has a bunch of Bayonettas running around. Players will be able to meet a veritable coven of Bayonettas while fighting through the streets of Tokyo, the mountains of China, and beyond....

The list of No Mans Sky updates is extensive. It’s the best and most supported of the modern “live service” games ever, and I can’t honestly think of any single-player title that has given every player so much free content. While it may have been a considerable disappointment on launch, there isn’t a promise or rumour linked to the game that hasn’t been fulfilled. Now it’s time to look at what else they’re bringing in....

M2 MacBook Air With 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD Currently on Sale for Black Friday - Save a Full $150 Without Doing Anything at All There are no discount codes or coupons needed here, and since this deal represents a handful of savings, there is a chance that it might sell out fast. Place your order on time, and you might even receive the MacBook Air ahead of Christmas. Buy 2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip - Was $1,199, now just $1,049 The new MacBook Air completely diverts itself away from the tried and tested wedge-shaped design for a new flatter form factor, just like the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro....

Now, when we talk about the data presented by the GtK study (first reported by Gamesindustry.biz), it’s important to mention that this only covers UK sales and boxed game sales. The data doesn’t include digital sales that happened over Black Friday week. It also doesn’t include console sales data. This week also saw a decline in sales for Pokemon Scarlet/Violet. Both games dropped 64% in sales week-on-week, which is a reasonable number for a Pokémon game....

Here’s a better look at Modern Warfare’s key art and some of the other characters revealed (click on the images for full resolution). — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) May 24, 2022 As you can see, it’s clear Task Force 141 is returning, with favorite characters like Captain John Price, Simon “Ghost” Riley, John “Soap” MacTavish, and Kyle ‘Gaz’ Garrick back in the saddle. A new face, Mexican special forces colonel Alejandro Vargas, also joins the team....

Meanwhile, we’re happy to announce that we partnered with the publisher for a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II beta code giveaway. We have fifty platform-agnostic codes to give away; just enter via the Gleam box below, and we’ll contact you if selected. Good luck! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Beta Giveaway Once you’ve been selected among the lucky winners, please follow these instructions to redeem the code....

Earlier this week, Microsoft made a commitment to bring the Call of Duty series to the Nintendo Switch if the Activision-Blizzard megadeal gets approved. Following this announcement, many started asking questions on how this will pan out as Nintendo has long refrained from releasing Call of Duty games on its platform. The last game in the franchise that was released on a Nintendo platform was Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii-U back in 2013....

So, let’s start breaking the numbers down. Cloud gaming has reached an inflection point. The tech has proven itself viable, paving the way for the market to enter a new stage of adoption and growth. According to the Newzoo report, this is more than double the $671 million made in cloud revenue in 2020. Currently, the reason behind the increase in the trend is speculated to be the hardware shortages that have been keeping users from enjoying the next generation of games....

CORSAIR unveils revolutionary 45-inch bendable OLED gaming display XENEON FLEX OLED’s 45-inch screen and 3440 x 1440 resolution, with a 21:9 aspect ratio, present a sensational cinematic presentation experience that’s perfect for gaming, working, or watching a movie. It combines screen size and aspect ratio resulting in twenty percent more screen area than a 49-inch 32:9 ultrawide display and eighty-one percent more screen area than a 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide model. A specially formulated anti-reflective coating covers the display to reduce glare and reflections....

Created by known modder ‘XilaMonstrr’, this texture pack includes both female and male body skins. “Original resolution was primarily 1K”, the modder explains. “I have upscaled them all by 4x using chaiNNer and ESRGAN models, to a maximum of 4K.” It’s a pretty good-looking texture pack and one that Cyberpunk 2077 players will surely appreciate - if you’re into modding that is. We’ve included some comparison screenshots down below: The upscaled body skin texture pack can be download via Nexusmods right here....

The trailer features a new character, Jacob, which Dambuster promises is one of six playable. The gameplay shows off a variety of the game’s L.A. locales, as well as some characters, humor, and, of course, gruesome zombie slaying. Seriously, it’s pretty over-the-top. Overall, the game does indeed look like it’s shaped up decently – comparable in terms of visuals and style to the recently-released Dying Light 2. But hey, enough of my preamble, you can check out the new Dead Island 2 trailer and uncut gameplay, below....

DeepCool’s Latest LS Series AIO CPU Coolers Are AMD AM5 Socket Ready: Feature High-Performance Cooling With Stunning White & Black Designs Press Release: DeepCool, a global brand in designing and manufacturing high-performance computer components for enthusiasts worldwide, announces an all-in-one (AIO), liquid CPU cooler to gamers, enthusiasts, and visual content creators who are looking for extreme cooling performance and low noise level for their builds, delectable RGB lighting effects and a customizable face-plate on the water pump of the cooler....

Blizzard recently showed off the Diablo IV Collector’s Box, which sells for $96.66 (very clever) and includes items like a “Candle of Creation” and “occult mousepad,” but no copy of the game. You can get the lowdown on what’s in the box, below. “As Lilith’s threat looms over Sanctuary, you’ll need every tool within grasp to fight the evils that lay in wait. Rise to the occasion with this legendary Limited Collector’s Box and gain the vast knowledge necessary to slay any demons that cross your path....

Google Updates Chrome to Version 100 with Brand New Minimal Icon After 13.5 Years Since Original Release Back in 2008 Chrome has been around for such a long time that it almost feels like that no other browser actually existed in our lifetime. But obviously, that’s not true, if you’re old enough. I’m sorry. Released back in September of 2008 to much fanfare, the browser is now at version 100 with a handful of new features and changes under and above the hood leading up to this day....