F1 24’s handling is creating a huge problem for Codemasters and EA

F1 24 is finally here for those with the Champions Edition. After a rocky pre-release campaign, normal players have finally been able to try the controversial new handling model, and it is safe to say that the community is split about it. Throughout the beta and preview period of F1 24, elite drivers, F1 Esports … Read more

Galaxy AI is coming to the new Galaxy Watch for more motivational health

Earlier this year, Samsung ushered in the era of mobile artificial intelligence with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series and committed to introducing Galaxy AI1 on a wider range of devices. True to that promise, Samsung is now bringing Galaxy AI to the Galaxy Watch, enhancing its popular health features. By combining powerful … Read more

‘Clash of Clans’ developer releases first title in 5 years despite gaming slowdown

Unlock Editor’s Roundup for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Supercell – the developer behind one of the most profitable mobile games, Clash of Clans — has released its first title in more than five years as the Finnish company tries to revive its fortunes in … Read more

The developer behind the Call of Duty cheats that were downloaded more than 72,000 times must pay Activision a huge amount in damages

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What you need to know EngineOwning was founded in 2014 and produced cheat software for popular franchises including Call of Duty, Titanfall and Battlefield, as well as cheat software to allow players to bypass hardware bans. Activision Publishing, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Germany-based fraud distributor in the Central District of California in 2022. … Read more

Does Mario Kart’s blue shell work too? An investigation

Mario Kart’s blue shell (officially, the Spiny Shell) is one of the most iconic items in video game history. It is also one of the most controversial. A mainstay of the series since Mario Kart 64, the Blue Shell is a laser-guided missile that targets the player first. It’s almost inevitable and completely unavoidable in … Read more

Soundcore’s new boombox Boom 2 Plus will get your party started

The new Boom 2 Plus is a Bluetooth boombox speaker with up to 140W of power. Anker Innovations Can you believe it’s been 30 years since the heyday of the boombox? Since then, the concept has changed thanks to Bluetooth giving the boombox a new lease of life. Now, if you want big sound for … Read more