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Gaming accessory maker Razer has released its PC Remote Play app, enabling gamers to stream games from their PC to an iPhone or iPad either on a home network, or across the Internet on 5G.Razer PC Remote Play lets you game with your PC on an iPhone or iPad - Image Credit: RazerPC gaming continues to be a major segment of the gaming industry, and it's become more portable with initiatives like Steam Deck growing in popularity. Razer, meanwhile, has introduced a way to play PC games on the go using an iPhone or iPad.Available for iOS and Android devices, Razer PC Remote Play is an app for streaming gameplay from a PC to a smartphone or tablet. Games are rendered on the user's home PC, streamed over a network or cellular connection, and are viewable and playable on the mobile device. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

While Sony and Bungie are gearing up for the release of Marathon later this year, a former developer from Firewalk – the studio behind failed multiplayer title Concord – has asked players to let Marathon come out before predictions of its failures kick off. In a post on Reddit, the developer, using the handle -MrSpug-, spoke about their time working on Concord, and the general challenges of a live service game that fails to capture an audience. “Many players know about Concord, and what happened with that project,” wrote the developer. “Concord failed to inspire players, and the messages was heard loud and clear. It was gut wrenching to see our project fail, and be the laughing stock of many online. I have learned that failure, is what drives me to succeed. No one feels as bad as the people who put their time on the line, hoping it will entertain the masses of gamers across the globe. I am not asking for pity, or even sympathy because, after all this is the name of the game, you win or lose. The margin for success is very thin. I took a chance, and lost.” The developer also talks about being excitement after getting a look at Marathon, as well as seeing the people working hard at making the game. “Some of you probably smell blood in the water, and probably want to roast me for no longer lurking, and exposing myself,” they continued. “I hope you don’t, and see that people create these projects, and work very hard to be the next big thing. Seeing the faces of the developers on the Bungie stream, gave me hope, and excitement for what is to come for Marathon.” “I commend them for taking a chance, trying something foreign to them, that isn’t proven, nor guaranteed to succeed. It takes a lot of courage.” Further in the Reddit thread, the developer spoke about how players shouldn’t already be judging a game before its release. In a comment, they wrote that “to call [Marathon] a failure before it’s even out, is wild to me.” Details about Marathon were revealed over the previous weekend with a gameplay showcase. Among the things revealed was the fact that Marathon will be coming to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 23, with a closed alpha test starting on April 23. At launch, the extraction shooter will feature 3 maps and 6 playable characters, referred to in-game as Runners. In an interview, game director Joe Ziegler spoke about wanting to give players the polish they expect from a shooter developed by Bungie with layers of gameplay that will help players tell their own emergent stories through wins and losses in the gameplay sandbox. “I do think that the ceiling could rise from where it’s at currently,” Ziegler said. “And part of that is I think that we have a whole generation of people who are growing up in sandbox experiences. We have [battle royale] players, we have players who are playing other sandbox shooters as their main game as they were growing up. And for them, they’re creating a lot of these stories, but a lot of the stories that they’re creating are framed by the systems that those games embrace, right?” Marathon will not be a free-to-play game. Bungie, however, has not yet confirmed its price.

American Arcadia Launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 15 Players Can Soon Uncover the Truth Behind Arcadia on All New Platforms STOCKHOLM – April 14, 2025 – Today, Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury and developer Out of the Blue Games announced that their critically acclaimed puzzle game, American Arcadia, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 15, joining its current availability on PC via Steam.  American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person gameplay to tell the extraordinary tale and experience of Trevor, an average man escaping from the world’s most popular reality TV show. Watch the announcement trailer here. Press Kit can be found here. American Arcadia is set in a 70’s retro-futuristic metropolis where all its citizens enjoy a life of luxury and comfort, where no one suspects that they are playing a role in American Arcadia, a television show that is broadcast live 24/7 and has been on the air for decades.  The carefree life of the citizens are tied to the popularity rate, and as a favorite of the audience, one has nothing to fear, but a drop in popularity comes at a cost: death. For an average man with an uninteresting life like Trevor Hills, that would mean serious trouble, but luckily Trevor is being helped by a mysterious voice which guides him through American Arcadia’s backstage to his freedom. But is this all real, or just another show gimmick to raise audience ratings? KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: Two Experiences in One Game — Control two different characters in two different worlds with unique gameplay, and play as Trevor to flee Arcadia in a 2.5D puzzle-platformer all while exploring and hacking in first-person to help him as Angela. Players must work together to overcome the powerful corporation trying to take them down. Escape a ‘70s Televised Utopia — Experience a gripping new adventure crafted with all the trademark polish, artistry and mystery from the studio behind the award-winning Call of the Sea. Players will discover a rich story and unforgettable characters set in the world’s most dangerous reality TV show and filled with twists, turns, and lies at every turn. Vibrant Characters & Performances — The incomparable voice talents of Yuri Lowenthal, Krizia Bajos and Cissy Jones breathe life into the world and characters of American Arcadia. American Arcadia will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch on May 15, and is currently available to purchase on PC via Steam. To follow along and for more information, check out American Arcadia’s official website here and X page here. ABOUT OUT OF THE BLUE GAMES Out of the Blue Games is an indie studio based in Madrid, Spain, and the developers of Call of the Sea, American Arcadia, and the recently announced The Vigilante Diaries. ABOUT RAW FURY Raw Fury is an indie (un)publisher dedicated to connecting games with players by creating unforgettable experiences. With over 50 games published, including the Kingdom series, Blue Prince, Cassette Beasts, Norco, and Sable, Raw Fury has been consistently recognised as a top 10 publisher in Metacritic’s annual rankings. With an unwavering commitment to being the best partner for indie developers, Raw Fury continues to champion unique games and bring exceptional experiences to players worldwide. Web: rawfury.com X: x.com/rawfury Discord: discord.gg/rawfury BlueSky: rawfury.bsky.social MEDIA CONTACT fortyseven communications on behalf of Raw Fury rawfury@fortyseven.com The post American Arcadia Coming to Consoles on May 15 appeared first on Raw Fury.

Niantic lays off 68 workers following Scopely acquisition Employees were notified on March 20, 2025, layoffs effective from May 20 Image credit: Scopely News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on April 16, 2025 Niantic has laid off 68 employees following the $3.5 billion acquisition of the firm by Savvy Games Group subsidiary Scopely. As spotted by Game Developer, Niantic submitted a Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notification (WARN) in California – a process that requires employers to provide workers with 60-days notice before a mass layoff. In the State of California's Employment Development Department's latest WARN report, it details Niantic's decision resulting in the redundancies of 68 people which will be made effective on May 20, 2025. The layoffs were first announced on March 20, following an internal email from Niantic CEO John Hanke that was subsequently published on the firm's website. "Niantic is splitting into two companies, with the acquisition of our games business and team, and the spin off of our technology platform into Niantic Spatial Inc.," Hanke wrote. "As we embark on our new journey as Niantic Spatial, we will need to operate as a startup organisation." "We carefully evaluated the structure we believe is needed for the new company, and after a lot of consideration, it became clear that some roles would not be required given our new focus." Hanke continued: "These decisions are never easy; they in no way reflect the individuals' performance, and we understand their impact on people's lives. We deeply appreciate the talented individuals who helped us get here and for their many contributions, and will support them as they transition to new opportunities."

Not to brag, but I’m somewhat of an expert in folding wagons. Huge flex, I know. But I’ve never tested one with a motor like BougeRV’s new Electric Foldable Wagon.I have a little surf shack that sits almost exactly 1km (0.6 miles) from the parking lot, where I regularly carry supplies and sports gear back and forth. I’ve used lots of folding carts, with prices starting around $40 for something that will only last a few months, $250 for something from a reputable brand, and closer to $800 for top-of-the-line merch. Nothing I’ve tried can make hauling 200kg (about 440 pounds) over steep inclines as effortless as the new BougeRV electric wagon. Yeah, it’s $399.99, and not without its quirks, but boy is it worth it if you regularly carry large heavy loads over hills.7Verge Score$400The GoodFlattens steep hillsHuge carrying capacityFolds for easy transportGood rangeThe BadTerrible displayElectronic brake and throttle useless on downhillsExpensiveCompany offers vague assurance against rain$400 at BougeRVHow we rate and review productsBougeRV — the company behind that impressive lantern I recently reviewed — makes luxury glamping gear for vanlifers and outdoorsy people. Its name sounds a bit too similar to the disparaging slang bougie, if you ask me, but maybe they’re in on the joke?Regardless, this Chinese company’s electric folding wagon has flattened the 5- and 10-percent grade hills (as measured by my Garmin bike computer) that have had me huffing and puffing for years, long before I even entered my wetsuit. At full throttle, the cart follows along under its own power — all I have to do is steer. That alone will justify its price to some. The wagon has a 180-liter capacity that can be expanded to 250 liters when popping open its tailgate, with plenty of tie-down points for your bungee cords. That expansion is surprisingly useful when carrying oversized items like kiteboards or deflated standup paddle boards, for example. It’s sturdy enough to pull a few small kids, a full-sized human sitting cross-legged, or an aging dog and his supplies.The two rear-wheel drive motors are nearly silent and produce 11Nm of torque, which is not much. As such, it still relies upon human power to get it rolling at your choice of low, medium, or high speeds. I found medium and high to best match my usual NYC-style (local, not tourist) walking pace on level surfaces. The cart can also be electronically reversed to help back a heavy load into place.With the tailgate down you can carry odd-sized gear. This load was about 100kg (220 pounds). Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeFolds up nice and compact to fit in the trunk of your car or van’s garage. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeThe battery is small but the two motors produce so little torque that it lasts and lasts. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeThis worthless display is on and is completely invisible in sunlight. Photo by Thomas Ricker / The VergeBougeRV says its electric wagons are “typically weather-resistant and can handle light rain or damp conditions, but it’s advisable to avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rain to protect the motor and battery components.” That’s not very reassuring, and the company doesn’t publish an official IP rating against water or dust ingress. I left it outside overnight in light rain and blowing sand and it worked fine the next day. Still, if I were spending $400 on a wagon with such vague assurances, I’d buy a simple cover for it and remove the definitely-not-waterproof battery when storing it outside. Odd that BougeRV doesn’t include a rain cover in the box like wagons that cost 1/10th the price.Operating the cart is a little peculiar. There are two yellow throttle levers on the handle to control the forward and reverse speed, and two red electric sliders you pull to activate the electronic brake. That redundancy lets you control the cart one-handed with the thumb and forefinger when using either your left or right hand to pull the wagon. When walking, it’s best to peg the throttle to max as there’s too much vibration to do any feathering. It takes a few minutes of practice to get comfortable with everything, so it’s a good idea to test drive it before rolling into a crowded area.The handle also features a terrible display that isn’t readable at all in sunlight. A few segments on the display of my review unit don’t light up. There’s also an on/off button and a button to change the speed. The cart turns off automatically after a few minutes of idling and emits warning beeps if you fold it up without turning it off — why not just turn it off when seeing this, BougeRV?Finally, there are — in theory — four braking modes. If you stop walking and naturally push the handle up against the cart, even with the throttle maxed out, the wagon will stop. Drop the handle or pull the red slider, and the wagon stops moving forward. You can also set a mechanical footbrake to prevent it from accidentally rolling away. Everything works as advertised on flat paved surfaces with the cart empty. But things get squirrely after you load it up and put it on a slope.For example, even when packed with a relatively light load of about 20kg (44 pounds), that little red slider that’s supposed to activate the electronic brake does nothing to stop the wagon from rolling down a moderate five percent slope. You have to set the footbrakes to prevent it from rolling after you let go.It’s so unnatural and jerky that I found it easier to shut it off when going down hillsThe throttle can also be unpredictable when rolling downhill, even in the slowest setting. And you have to apply it to move forward or else the motor will brake and add too much drag. It’s so unnatural and jerky that I found it easier to shut it off when going down hills and use the extended handle as a lever to keep the wagon off my heels. That requires stopping and using two hands — one to hold the cart, the other to push the on/off button — which is annoying, but… fine. The wheels performed well over paved surfaces, cobblestones, packed gravel, and concrete covered in a few millimeters of sand. But if that sand piled up like a snow drift, it would stop the wagon in its tracks even at full throttle. I’d prefer actual tires to cut down on vibration and for easier climbs over stones, but the hard plastic wheels likely keep the cost down and reduce maintenance.BougeRV claims a max range of 12 miles (over 19km) from the 133Wh rechargeable battery. The removable battery charges over USB-C and doubles as a power bank to charge USB-A (18W max) and USB-C (40W max) devices.1/11The battery slot doesn’t do a good job of protecting the battery from water and dust (shown here half ejected).I put 5km on the wagon so far, and the display tries to show what looks like “87” percent when I add back the missing display segments. Indeed, the meter on the battery says it’s over 75 percent full. That’s very good from such a small power source considering the size and weight of the loads I’ve been carrying. My testing over ten days covered 1.2km up and down a 5 percent grade, 0.6km up and down a 10 percent grade, and the rest on hard surfaces as flat as the horizon. I’m mostly impressed by BougeRV’s Electric Foldable Wagon and can easily work around its faults. It easily flattens steep hills that normally exhaust me, even when carrying large, heavy loads that would trouble many to pull on flat pavement. It also has plenty of range, so it can be used again and again after you collapse the 18kg (40 pound) wagon and hoist it into a car or van. That will make this bougie wagon’s $400 price tag worth it for many.Photos by Thomas Ricker / The VergeSee More: