Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaked by Brazilian regulator - Engadget
… According to the specs making the rounds, this controller boasts some notable new features. There are two scroll wheels at the bottom that could be controlled by your thumbs. …
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California lawmakers are working on a bill to preserve access to online games - Engadget
… If made law in its current incarnation, the Protect Our Games Act would require game publishers or "digital game operators" to warn players at least 60 days in advance of when "services necessary for the ordinary use of the digital game will cease," and either offer a refund of the full purchase pr… …
'5D' platformer Screenbound arrives on September 10 - Engadget
'5D' platformer Screenbound arrives on September 10 You'll control a 2D handheld game and a character in a 3D world at the same time. …
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is delayed until later this summer - Engadget
… IOI said the error was "due to an internal miscommunication leading to an older version of the specs to be shared." Meanwhile, Sony has announced a limited-edition 007 First Light DualSense controller. …
Ball x Pit on mobile, Piece by Piece x2 and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget
… The touchscreen dual-stick controls work well enough, especially when the auto-fire option is enabled. Still, a mobile controller like OhSnap's MCON or the Backbone Pro works better for me. …
Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is opening more studios and has over 15 projects in the works - Engadget
… Poncle has, however, paused all of its third-party publishing plans after releasing a couple of games last year. "It was a learning experience," Sapio said. "But we found that we weren't able to give the right support." The company could revisit third-party publishing in the future. …
Meta, Snap and Roblox commit to tougher anti-grooming measures in UK - Engadget
… Meta will expand the availability of its "13+ movie style" sensitive content control from Instagram to Facebook, as well, which will limit what teens can see to age-appropriate posts. …
Texas AG sues Netflix, claiming the streaming service collects user data without consent - Engadget
… We look forward to addressing the Texas Attorney General's allegations in court and further explaining our industry-leading, kid‑friendly parental controls and transparent privacy practices." Update, May 11, 7PM ET: This story was updated after publish to include a comment from Netflix.
Marathon's first open play week starts on June 2 - Engadget
… "It's built to be slower-paced than Day Marsh and plays more like a survival horror experience, with slightly fewer players and extra environmental challenges with navigating the darkness and threats within." As for the Sentinel shell, Bungie describes it as defensive specialist, with a kit built a… …
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out - Engadget
… I found it easier to control him with the D-pad than a thumbstick, for what it's worth. …