Abby hunts down Joel in ‘The Last of Us’ to avenge her father’s death, so will Ellie finish her off? Find out what Abby’s fate is here.
Abby hunts down Joel in ‘The Last of Us’ to avenge her father’s death, so will Ellie finish her off? Find out what Abby’s fate is here.
Barring a completely shocking turn of events, it seems that Microsoft and Bethesda are about to formally unveil the long-rumored remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. The publisher will hold a livestream on Tuesday, April 21 at 11AM ET. You can watch it on YouTube or right here by clicking the play button on the above video when the time is right.
Bethesda hasn’t explicitly said what the stream is about. The YouTube video is currently titled “All will be revealed…” But the teaser image is a dead giveaway, considering the “IV” logo and the face shield that it depicts. The logo doesn’t match the Diablo IV font either.
So, yes, this is almost certainly the Oblivion remake that’s said to have been in the works for years. Screenshots from the game were recently spotted on developer Virtuos’ website. Reports suggest that Bethesda will release the remake on PC, Xbox Series X/S (including on Game Pass) and PS5 this week, so Elder Scrolls fans might want to start making space on their system storage now. I wonder if they’ll do a Skyrim remake next.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/how-to-watch-bethesda-reveal-the-oblivion-remake-165806233.html?src=rss
Nintendo is going after the leaker behind last year’s massive Pokémon data breach, according to a report by Polygon. The company has asked a California court to force Discord to give up the identity of the person behind the leak, who goes by the name “GameFreakOUT” on the platform.
Nintendo wants Discord to release the name, address, phone number and email address of the leaker. It said in a subpoena that the person uploaded “confidential materials not released to the public” to a Discord server called FreakLeak. After that, the leaked materials reached every nook-and-cranny of the Internet.
These materials included source codes, early character designs, references to an upcoming MMO and transcripts of design meetings. There was even information about an unreleased Detective Pikachu sequel and other planned Pokémon movies. The data breach included so much data that it’s become known as the “Teraleak” on the internet, referring to the sheer breadth and scope of the leaked materials.
Babe wake up, a new Pokémon beta video from the Teraleak just dropped!
▶️ A Deep Dive Into Pokemon Sword & Shield’s Scrapped Content
[ Full video link in the first reply ] pic.twitter.com/G8pEzWDCHQ
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) April 17, 2025
As of this writing, Discord hasn’t publicly addressed the request. We’ve reached out to the company and will update this post when we hear back. If the platform complies with Nintendo’s request, it’s likely that “GameFreakOUT” will face a lawsuit.
In the past, Nintendo has taken people to court over Pokémon leaks. This happened when photos of a Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield strategy guide were distributed online before the games were released. The defendants in that case were required to pay $150,000 each in damages and attorneys’ fees.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-is-going-after-the-person-behind-last-years-massive-pokemon-leak-171336637.html?src=rss
Bluesky is adopting an official verification system after all. In an update, the company said it plans to grant blue checkmarks to “authentic and notable” accounts. It will also allow some “trusted organizations” to verify users as well.
The change is a notable shift for the upstart platform, which previously resisted the idea of centralized verification. Up to now, the company has relied on a domain-based verification system, which allows users to change their handles to match domains that they are associated with. But that approach was often criticized for being overly complicated and offering insufficient protection from impersonation.
These critiques have only amplified as Bluesky has grown in popularity and attracted more prominent users. For example, when former President Barack Obama joined Bluesky in recent weeks, his handle did not use a custom domain, which understandably led many users to question whether the account was authentic. Instead, individual Bluesky employees ended up publicly vouching that the account was legitimate
Under Bluesky’s new system, the company will proactively verify certain accounts and add a prominent blue checkmark to their profile. It’s not clear what criteria Bluesky will use for these badges or how it plans to verify users’ identities. Additionally, there will be a slightly different blue badge — one with “scalloped edges” — that certain “trusted organizations” can grant through a new “trusted verifiers” feature.
The New York Times is one such organization, and the newspaper will now be able to hand out blue checks to its journalists. Bluesky didn’t say what other organizations will be able to participate in the program, but added that it will review verification from third-parties in order to “ensure authenticity.”
Notably, Bluesky said that people and organizations are still “highly encourage(d)” to verify themselves via a custom domain. And it sounds like the new blue ticks may be in short supply, at least to start. “During this initial phase, Bluesky is not accepting direct applications for verification,” the company wrote in its announcement. “As this feature stabilizes, we’ll launch a request form for notable and authentic accounts interested in becoming verified or becoming trusted verifiers.”
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/bluesky-is-getting-blue-checkmarks-and-an-official-verification-system-173204662.html?src=rss
Hegseth’s Signal Chat activity has sparked controversy across the United States, with many calling for his resignation as defense secretary.
Hegseth’s Signal Chat activity has sparked controversy across the United States, with many calling for his resignation as defense secretary.
Roblox has adapted its payment system to allow for regional pricing. This means that the software will automatically adjust the cost of an in-game item to match the local economy of the buyer. The company says this will make it easier for active community members to “better adapt to local market conditions and maximize earnings.”
Prior to this move, users in a country like Vietnam would pay the exact same price as folks here in the US. This effectively priced out users who live in countries with weaker economic conditions. Regional pricing should make international users more active in the Roblox marketplace.
Creators have to opt-in for the service. The software will not only automatically determine optimal local prices for items, but will update costs periodically as the global economy shifts. Companies like Nintendo already do this, as anyone who has opened up an eShop account in a different region can attest to.
For the uninitiated, Roblox creators earn something called Robux by selling in-game items that grant perks and abilities. Regional pricing doesn’t yet cover avatar items, but will later in the year.
This follows the platform’s recently-launched price optimization feature, which helps creators set the best price for anything they are selling. Roblox says the feature has increased earnings by around four percent for eligible creators, typically because the price was lowered but more units were sold.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the-roblox-economy-is-going-global-as-users-can-now-set-regional-pricing-160047440.html?src=rss
Joel’s fate in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 has fans talking. Learn what happens to Pedro Pascal’s character, and what comes next.
Joel’s fate in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 has fans talking. Learn what happens to Pedro Pascal’s character, and what comes next.
The Roomba Y0140 robot vacuum and mop combo unit is on sale for $149 via Amazon. This represents a discount of 46 percent, as it typically costs $250. It’s also a record-low price for this particular model.
It’s rare we see robots that can vacuum and mop at this price point. The Y0140 is actually a combo version of the vacuum-only Q0120, which topped our list of the best robot vacuums on a budget. We loved the iconic design and the surprisingly-robust suction power.
The robovac also integrates with iRobot’s fantastic app, which is a big selling point. It’s easy to use and puts most pertinent controls directly on the front page. The app can be used to schedule cleaning sessions, create maps of the home and more.
The battery life here is decent, as this robot will run for around two hours before automatically returning to the charging base. Of course, this particular model also includes a mop. There’s a pump to control water flow that keeps the mopping pad moist during cleaning. This washable pad is good for around 30 uses.
The only downside here? This is an entry-level model, so there’s no standalone debris container or anything like that.
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 — see how celebrities, politicians, and more are remembering him below.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 — see how celebrities, politicians, and more are remembering him below.
The 266th pontiff had just delivered his annual Easter prayer before the Vatican announced his death.
The 266th pontiff had just delivered his annual Easter prayer before the Vatican announced his death.
