An hour with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet suggests they might be too vast for their own good

If nothing else, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet certainly feel big. I recently played Scarlet for a little over an hour, dropped in by my home village with a team of Pokémon around level 25 – made up entirely of newcomers like Cetaitan, Wiglett, Farigiraf, Armorage and Bellibolt – and given a choice of three tasks….

Moving Kratos: A deep dive into God of War Ragnarök’s animation

God of War Ragnarök edges closer, and as well as having some thoughts on Ragnarök’s first few hours of gameplay, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio also kindly offered up its wonderfully insightful animation director, Bruno Velazquez, for a chat. We found it genuinely enlightening, especially when animation takes such a prominent role in God of War….

Top games of the week: Leaf, Life of the Amazonia & IN THE HEART OF THE DARKNESS

If your ideal Friday night involves playing board games with your group, this week’s game roundup is for you. It’s chock-full of exciting new tabletop board games with various themes. Yes, this week’s roundup focuses almost entirely on board games. We love Leaf with its brightly-hued wooden leaves and fascinating gameplay. Then, the suspense in…

Skipping the New iPad Pro? Amazon Has Nearly Every 2021 12.9-Inch Model on Sale at All-Time Low Prices

Apple yesterday announced the new iPad Pro, and naturally this means previous generation models have begun hitting record low prices. On Amazon, you can find $200 off nearly every 12.9-inch model of the 2021 iPad Pro, with the sole exception of 2TB configurations. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a…

Apple’s New iPad Lineup Causes Potential Confusion With Inconsistent Features

The launch of a new iPad Pro and entry-level iPad means that Apple’s ‌iPad‌ lineup is the largest it has been in recent memory. The wide range of choices, inconsistent features, and confusing compatibility with accessories may be a source of confusion for customers looking for a new ‌iPad‌. One of the newest additions to…

The Download: Starlink’s satellite signals, and joyless tech

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Starlink signals can be reverse-engineered to work like GPS—whether SpaceX likes it or not For years, Todd Humphreys has been trying to persuade SpaceX to tweak its Starlink constellation to also offer ultra-precise…