Summary Since Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in a landmark buyout in 2023, rumors have been circulating that there would be big changes to the subscription service to facilitate bringing games likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6to Game Pass on the day of its release. Microsoft has now detailed what changes players can expect from the service going forward. Previous price $9.99 per month / $59.99 per year $10.99month $9.99 per month...

Software companyMicrosoftwins a contract to supply the US Army with HoloLens-based headsets. The contract was awarded March 26, is estimated to be worth up to $21.88 billion over the next 10 years, and will reportedly involveMicrosoftsupplying at least 120,000 headsets. The tech giant has been working closely with the Army for several years. The two entities have had a working relationship since 2018, with soldiers testing the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headsets since 2019....

Moment has launched a Kickstarter for its SuperCage, a phone mount designed to improve a smartphone’s filmmaking capabilities. It has an open rail system that allows buyers to attach a variety of accessories, and it’s compatible with both NATO and Arca standards, so there’s no need to change existing gear if you use that. This design lets filmmakers use their existing accessories, grips, and tripods while providing ample mounting points for additional gear....

High Potential’s first season had a dynamic series of investigations, but one of the genius main character’s first lines could foreshadow some personal complications in season 2. Kaitlin Olson leads theHigh Potentialcast as Morgan Gillory, the titularHigh PotentialIntellectual who joins the LAPD as a special consultant. Alongside Lieutenant Selena Soto (Judy Reyes), Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), Daphne Forrester (Javicia Leslie), and Lev “Oz” Ozdil (Deniz Akdeniz), Morgan helps the Major Crimes Unit solve cases in the LA area....

Nintendo was planning to attend E3 2020 with its big, annual Nintendo Direct presentation that it hosts every summer. However, the coronavirus pandemic caused E3 2020 to be canceled, forcing Nintendo and other game publishers to change their plans dramatically. Many game publishers have opted to host their own digital events separate from E3, and many assumed Nintendo would do the same since its Direct presentations have always been digital anyway....

Earlier this month, Google launched thePixel 7line of smartphones. And before they’re even in customers' hands, there’s already a potential battery-life issue. Adam Conway over atXDA Developersnoticed his Pixel 7 Pro review unit consumed power much faster when used at higher brightness, especially outdoors. While it’s not a shock that a phone consumes more power when competing with the sun, Conway reported that his Pixel 7 Pro’s battery level dropped 10% in 15 minutes when he stepped outside for a coffee break....

PlayStation fans are making memes at the expense of the Xbox Series X after Sony confirmed its PS5 reveal plans. Sony surprised fans today by confirming that it would sharemore information about the PS5’s specsand what features it can offer in a livestream on March 18. On Twitter, most PlayStation fans were excited to learn that Sony would be revealing more about thePS5. However, others decided to make jokes out of the announcement, suggesting that Sony is about to deal some damage against Microsoft’s plans to make the Xbox Series X a huge success....

Quentin Tarantinohas never been shy about his influences. As one of the most stylized and outspoken directors of his generation, his tastes often pull from a wide swath of pop culture, from grindhouse cinema to classic sitcoms. So,when Tarantino champions something, it tends to gain attention fast. Over the years,Quentin Tarantino has praiseda handful of standout TV shows. From long-running network sitcoms to ambitious cable dramas, he’s not afraid to cross genres or lean into unexpected favorites....

News flash:Red Dead Redemptionwill have difficulty levels. Some, according to developer Rockstar Games, will be easier than others. Some will be harder than the easier ones. One would assume that a “medium” difficulty sits in the middle, being neither too easy nor too hard. OK, OK, we’ll drop the act because the subject of difficulty levels is actually an interesting one in regards toRed Dead Redemption. Ina “Asked & Answered” poston the game’s official website, Rockstar revealed what each difficulty level in the game will give players because at the end of the day, Rockstar “[wants] players of all skill levels to enjoyRed Dead Redemption....

F0r this year’s Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany, Nintendo brought its biggest upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive game,Super Mario Odyssey.Super Mario Odysseyproducer Yoshiaki Koizumi was on-hand to show off the game to Gamescom attendees, giving them a deep dive into the Luncheon Kingdom level. As it turns out, the Luncheon Kingdom is inspired by Italy and other European countries, making it a fitting level to show off at Gamescom, which is essentially the European equivalent of E3....

Tales of Symphoniawas one of the most critically-acclaimed entries inthe long-runningTalesfranchisefollowing its initial release in 2004. The RPG following the journey of Lloyd, Colette, and friends to save the world has become a fan-favorite title, seeing numerous remasters on multiple consoles. While the game received a PC port in 2016, the last time the iconic adventure came to a new console was the release ofTales of Symphonia Chronicleson PS3 in 2014....

The Town of Light, a creepy psychological horror game set in an abandoned asylum, released on PC last year to mixed reviews. After a year of potential improvements, the game is looking to redeem itself on consoles, and as it turns out,The Town of Light’s console release is right around the corner, with a PS4 and Xbox One launch date of June 6th. The console release date forTown of Lightwas announced with a new 4K live-action trailer that shows protagonist Renee first enter the asylum....

The puzzle for today’sConnectionsforgoes tradition, asking you to pair words based on actions rather than definitions. This puzzle was not too difficult for me, but it did present some challenges in the unique way it presented its categories throughout four different subjects. Without a few helpful hints, you might be left scrambling to find out what to put together, especially with a hidden theme in plain sight. The theme of today’s puzzle isactions during Easter, likely to celebrate the holiday observed by some people during this time of the year....