Galaxy phones start getting April 2024 Google Play System update

Last updated: April 23rd, 2024 at 12:47 UTC+02:00 Google’s April 2024 Play System update is now rolling out for Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 flagship lineup. The latter, as you might remember, was a bit late to receive the January 2024 Google Play System update a couple of months ago, but now it … Read more

Google adds biometric verification to Play Store to keep your in-store wallet safe

Google has been emailing Android users about an update to the Play Store allowing you to enable biometric verification for purchases. We got the message over the weekend buried in our inbox. It states users can set fingerprint or facial recognition on the digital storefront as long as they have a mobile device that supports … Read more

Prime members can play Fallout 3 and New Vegas on Luna for the next six months

Fallout games are having a moment in the wake of glowing reviews for the new TV series adaptation on Prime Video. Amazon has added two of the series’ best games as freebies for Prime members on Luna, its cloud streaming service. Fallout 4 is also getting some love, as Bethesda said it will drop the … Read more

EA Play subscriptions will receive a price hike in May

Electronic Arts has announced that it will be increasing the cost of its EA Play subscription service next month. As reported by GamesIndustry.biz, beginning on May 10 the EA Play standard tier will increase from $4.99 / £3.99 per month to $5.99 / £5.99, while the annual package will rise from $29.99 / £19.99  to $39.99 … Read more

Google Play Store bug makes it harder to reach your app updates

Last updated: April 10th, 2024 at 04:58 UTC+02:00 The Google Play Store app on Android phones and tablets is experiencing a weird bug, which may annoy you if you frequently check for app and game updates. On some phones, the app shortcut to see your installed apps disappears in certain scenarios. Google Play Store bug … Read more

Google Play Store making it easier to access search

Last updated: March 25th, 2024 at 11:45 UTC+01:00 Google is finally giving some attention to the UI on its stock apps. It is bringing a unified look and feel to its apps and ecosystem of products. An upcoming design change to the Google Play Store will make it easier to access search within the app. … Read more

GameScent Wants You to Smell the Gunfire While You Play Video Games

Burnt rubber and gunfire are not the most pleasing of smells, but for action games, they might be the most common. At least, that’s true for GameScent, a new device that aims to make gaming more immersive by adding smell to the equation. GameScent, which dropped late last month to a bit of fanfare and … Read more

Stars come out to play circa 1969 in new comedy ‘Palm Royale’

How’s this for a comedy premise: A character played by Saturday Night Live alum Kristen Wiig strives to break into Palm Beach’s jet set in 1969. Now add a star-studded ensemble cast including Laura and Bruce Dern, Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin, and Palm Royale has real potential. The series is now available on the … Read more

Millennia game demo available to play until February 12th

Paradox Interactive, a well-known publisher in the gaming industry, has recently unveiled a demo for their latest project, “Millennia,” crafted by the talented team at C Prompt Games. This new title is a turn-based strategy game that stands out for its unique blend of historical accuracy and imaginative scenarios. It allows players to delve into … Read more