This weekend is indeed proving quiet in the MMO world. That doesn't mean we're resting here, though. We have writers out gaming, hunting down inside contacts, and reading up. We're picking games both old and new apart, gearing up for even more massive original content -- along with covering all the news and views that are important in myriad virtual worlds.
The biggest news stories this morning: Uber will soon let you reserve a shuttle to get home from a big concert or ballgame, GTA 6 gets a smaller release window, US House passes act to force event pricing transparency.
Here is a list of the best PC games you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
The partnership will “enable OpenAI’s tools to better understand and showcase Reddit content, especially on recent topics,” both companies said in a joint statement.
Grand Theft Auto VI’s return to Vice City is officially scheduled for fall 2025. On Thursday, parent company Take-Two Interactive saidit’s narrowed GTA 6’s previously announced 2025 window to autumn of next year.
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill that could provide at least some accountability for Ticketmaster and other live event vendors. It moves on to the Senate, which is considering two similar bills.
HBO is set to release a documentary about the beleaguered MoviePass subscription service. It premieres on May 29.
Microsoft has a Surface showcase and its Build developer conference planned for early next week. Here's what we expect.
Sony just announced a new smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI. The company used to be a major smartphone manufacturer until falling off.
EA Sports has revealed the release date for College Football 25, the first game in the series in over a decade.
YouTube said it would comply with an order blocking access to videos of Hong Kong’s protest anthem inside the region. The decision comes after an appeals court banned the protest song “Glory to Hong Kong,” which the largely China-controlled government predictably framed as a national security issue.
Meta is starting to test custom Tweetdeck-like feeds that will allow users to track multiple topics, searches and accounts.
Activision just announced the formation of a new development studio called Elsewhere. This group will work on a brand-new franchise and IP.
The Meater Plus smart meat thermometer has dropped to $70, its lowest price to date.
Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them.
8Bitdo's Ultimate Controller with dock is back on sale for $56. That's 20 percent off and close to a record low.
Ahead of Memorial Day, Solo Stove has discounted its Pi Ultimate pizza oven bundles as part of a side-wide sale.
Samsung's new Music Frame speaker is is $25 off its sticker price on Amazon.
Here's a list of the best immersion blenders you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Netflix has relied heavily on Microsoft for its ad-supported tier, but will now bring much of this work in-house.
Intel has launched a new software application called Thunderbolt Share that will make controlling two or more PCs a more seamless experience.