Review: Darkest Dungeon II (Switch) – An uncompromising sequel that isn’t afraid to try new things

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) When you boot up Darkest Dungeon 2 for the very first time, you’re greeted with a message that clearly tells you that you’re about to fail… a lot of… as you attempt to overcome its many challenges. It doesn’t do this to discourage you, but to raise expectations. Following the … Read more

‘We’re Not Stuck.’ Why Boeing’s Starliner Isn’t Returning to Earth (Yet)

The Starliner spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on June 13, orbiting 260 miles (420 kilometers) above Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. NASA said additional testing is needed before Starliner can return to Earth. NASA/AP hide caption switch caption NASA/AP When astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in … Read more

UK’s first Tesla Cybertruck goes on sale for shocking amount, but isn’t road legal

The first Tesla Cybertruck is on sale in the UK, although drivers still don’t know whether it is LEGAL to drive on the road there. An imported silver version of the futuristic 2024 vehicle is listed for sale on Autotrader for £145,995. This is the first version to be offered to buyers in the UK. … Read more

NASA orders more tests on Starliner, but says crew isn’t stranded in space

Enlarge / Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is seen docked with the International Space Station on June 13. NASA and Boeing officials dismissed headlines Friday that the commercial Starliner crew capsule was stranded at the International Space Station. However, they said they need more time to analyze the data before formally allowing the spacecraft to undock and … Read more

My biggest problem with Copilot+ isn’t Windows Recall, it’s that Microsoft is ignoring millions of Windows users

Microsoft announcing the Surface Pro 11th Edition.

Copilot+ PCs are a huge deal for Microsoft, Windows, and the manufacturers that make them. By all accounts, the Snapdragon X Elite chip that powers most of the new breed is astonishingly good, and by and large, those on our team who have started testing have been impressed. But hardware is only part of the … Read more

Gangs of wild youth rule our streets. Even Waitrose isn’t safe

I spend a lot of time in my local Waitrose because I find it relaxing, even if I don’t buy much. It’s a kind of temple to soft British capitalism – that benign, eccentric mix of relatively high-quality food whose chemicals and packaging are kept in check by countless regulations, while the prices, no matter … Read more

Dragon Age creator says Veilguard’s approach to romance “isn’t a huge surprise” after Baldur’s Gate 3

David Gaider has shared his thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s romance options. Gaider, the creator of Dragon Age and lead writer of the series’ previous installments, offered a lengthy thread on social media platform X where he compared the romantic approach to the popular Baldur’s Gate 3. ‘I think the move has been completed … Read more

Microsoft ‘isn’t giving up on the stories told in Gears 4 and 5, despite deciding to make another prequel – IGN

Following the announcement of Gears of War: E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase. Some fans were concerned that Microsoft and Gears developer The Coalition were walking away from the story of Gears 4 and the most recent game in the series, Gears 5. According to Microsoft, that is not the case. In a post on … Read more

Let’s not pretend we’re crazy, the new Assassin’s Creed Shadows Samurai isn’t Asian – IGN

Ubisoft has finally announced its highly anticipated Assassin’s Creed game set in feudal Japan. Subtitled Shadows, it follows two protagonists: a ninja named Naoe and a samurai based on the historical black samurai Yasuke. While it’s a well-known issue that Asian representation is sorely lacking in Western games, I find it hypocritical and laughable that … Read more