Epic Games is pulling the plug on ‘Paragon’ after the success of ‘Fortnite’

Paragon, the free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that launched on PC and PlayStation 4 in 2016, is shutting down on April 26. Epic Gamesannounced in a blog postthat “there isn’t a clear path for us to growParagoninto a MOBA that retains enough players to be sustainable.” Although the game had a dedicated following in a genre sadly underrepresented on consoles, its demise is likely due to the massive success of Epic’s free-to-playmultiplayer shooterFortnite, which has garneredmore than 45 million players, with two million playing concurrently....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Heather Reid

Ex-GTA boss praises “geniuses” behind GTA 6 amid comparisons to new game

Ex-GTA boss praises “geniuses” behind GTA 6 amid comparisons to new game Former Rockstar Games boss Leslie Benzies has heaped praise on the developers behind GTA 6 amid comparisons to his new venture, MindsEye. Amid the silence from Rockstar Games aboutGrand Theft Auto 6, plenty of games have popped up as potential rivals to the long-awaited title. They all focus on the key aspects of a GTA game – they’re open-world, allow you to do all sorts of crimes, and have a solid story....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Sandra Johnson

Fable reboot goes full-on fairy-tale in comedic new trailer

It’s official: the long-awaitedFablerebootis well on its way. At least, it appears that way, given the brand-new teaser trailer showing in-game cinematic footage that was unveiled at Xbox Games Showcase 2023. Thanks to a pithy introduction to Playground Games’ newest rendition ofFableby none other than British comedian Richard Ayoade, we’ve now seen a glimpse into what the reboot of Xbox’s classic open-ended roleplaying game series could offer players when it finally releases....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 259 words · Brianna Jones

Final Fantasy XVI cracks the action-RPG formula with spectacular combat

Disclaimer per Square Enix regarding the demo build previewed below: “This is a special version made for media to experience, and contents may differ from the final version … FINAL FANTASY XVI © 2023 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.” In case Square Enix hasn’t made it clear enough over the last few years: Final Fantasy is changing. While thelegendary RPG serieshad long been synonymous with traditional, turn-based combat and whimsical creatures, recent entries have signaled a slow-moving sea change aimed at transforming the franchise eventually....

July 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2198 words · Brandon Sheppard

Former Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne dies at 66

Former Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne has died at 66, the company confirmed in a statement. Marchionne resigned from his position on July 21, less than a year before he was scheduled to retire, due to significant complications following shoulder surgery. The automaker’s board of management appointed Mike Manley, who previously ran the Jeep and Ram divisions, as Marchionne’s replacement during an emergency meeting. Outspoken and influential, Marchionne had surgery on his right shoulder in early July....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Lawrence Moore

Garmin’s new Instinct GPS watch is built for the sportsman in all of us

Garmin on Thursday, October 11, unveiled the Instinct, a rugged GPS watch for people who love to be outdoors. The Garming Instinct takes the best features of the company’s popularFenix watchesand packages them into an entry-level product that is priced for the masses. At $300, the Garmin Instinct is an outstanding value. The Instinct borrows heavily from theGarmin Fenix 5X series. It ships with a 3x-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and support for multiple navigation satellites including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Phillip Wells

Get creative with Apple’s ideas for iPhone 12 videos

If you’ve recently taken delivery of a brand new iPhone 12 and are keen to shoot some experimental video shots, Apple has you covered. The tech giant has just released its latest “Shot on iPhone” video (above) offering some inspiration on how you may put your new Apple handset to work. In partnership with creatives Donghoon Jun and James Thornton of Incite, the video shows you how to use a different perspective “to turn the everyday into something extraordinary....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Danielle Cowan

Ghost of Yotei launch date shown in new trailer, and it’s sooner than you think

After a long wait, Sony has finally lifted the veil onGhost of Yotei’srelease date: July 23, 2025. A new story trailer introduces players to the main antagonists, a group of six gang members that Atsu has sworn to hunt down. Called “The Onryo’s List,” Atsu carries it with her everywhere she goes — and uses it to wipe the blood of her enemies from her blade. In the PlayStation Blog post,Sony writes, “It’s been nearly five years since we shippedGhost of Tsushima, and in that time we’ve been hard at work makingGhost of Yōteisomething special....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Paul Reed

How to watch NCAA basketball from anywhere for free

March Madness is the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans. With NCAA basketball games being broadcasted on TBS, TNT, ESPN, CBS, andTruTV, it’s easier than ever to catch all the action, and you have more than a few options for doing so. However, the selection of games airing on each channel depends on which networks have broadcasting rights to various conferences, so if you want to watch every NCAA basketball game, you’ll want a TV streaming package that includes these channels....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 724 words · Cynthia Holmes

Hyundai 2025 Ioniq 5 is under $44,000, with more range and NACS port

Hyundai is on a roll. In October, the South Korean manufacturerpostedits best U.S. sales ever, largely driven by sales of its popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV. Now, all eyes are on the Ioniq 5’s 2025 model, which is set to become available at dealerships before year-end. As Digital Trendspreviously reported, the crossover model adds a more rugged-looking trim level called XRT and provides additional driving range as well as new charging options....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · James Andrews

I'm Shocked Because 90 Day Fiancé's Big Ed Brown Has Already Found A New Girlfriend

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?star Big Ed Brown has reportedly moved on with a new younger woman, and I am utterly shocked after looking at their photos together. Reality TV viewers like me met Big Ed for the first time when he datedRosemarie Vega from the Philippines. The photographer was admired for his relationship with his cute dog Teddy, but things took a wild turn asBig Ed ditched his mayonnaisefor mean comments andinsulted Rose about her financial condition and appearance....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1471 words · Mark Morris

iPad Air (2025) vs. iPad Air (2024): are there reasons to upgrade?

Apple occasionally surprises, and that’s the case with the announcement of thenew iPad Air 2025, whichcomes less than a year after the release of theiPad Air (2024). So, what are the reasons to consider an upgrade? Are there any? Let’s take a closer look. iPad Air (2025) vs iPad Air (2024): specs Liquid Retina Display with 2360 x 1640 resolution at 264 ppi Liquid Retina Display with a 2732 x 2048 resolution at 264 ppi...

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · John Howell

iPhone 14 Pro review: effortlessly and unquestionably superb

“Why you may trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Everything about the iPhone 14 Pro feels entirely effortless. The design is expertly judged and modern, the software is incredibly simple to use, and the camera takes even better photographs than its predecessor. But effortless can be taken another way, too, in that it’s not exactly the mostdaringupdate over its predecessor....

July 11, 2025 · 21 min · 4323 words · Michael Allen