Diablo 4 Season 7 will let us learn the powers of Witchcraft, and finally inflict a necessary evil (aka Spiritborn nerfs)

Currently, Diablo 4 is in the middle of Season 6, but it’s been a bustling week with the release of patch 2.0.5 and some festive in-game activities. The terrifying figure in red cloak has returned, and players who have been with us for eternity are receiving welcome gifts. Today, developers held another live stream to discuss Season 7 and the upcoming 2.1 Public Test Realm (PTR). In today’s Campfire Chat, we learned about the introduction of Witchcraft, a new armory, and some adjustments to Spiritborn abilities.

STALKER 2: How to fast travel in The Zone

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but marvel at the colossal expanse of The Zone in STALKER 2. Spanning an astounding 60 square kilometers with a staggering 20 distinct regions to traverse, it’s an open-world like no other – a breathtaking testament to game design. What makes this journey truly captivating is the absence of any loading screens, immersing us deeply in this post-apocalyptic world.

Microsoft can “dismantle language barriers in the workplace” but only if you have an iPhone

Microsoft’s latest app, Microsoft Translator Pro, is designed to break down language obstacles within professional settings. As of now, it’s accessible in public preview on iOS devices. This innovative tool offers real-time speech-to-speech translation, ensuring smooth communication between individuals who speak different languages. It even provides a written transcript during the translation process. Microsoft unveiled this app earlier this week and demonstrated its capabilities on an Azure AI services blog.

My second preview proved I’m going to love Avowed, but I wonder how many won’t feel the same

Among the perks of my profession is occasionally gaining access to sneak peeks at the development process of highly anticipated video games. I’ve had the pleasure of diving into several instances with Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed, an upcoming semi-open world fantasy RPG set for release on Xbox and PC in early 2025. Recently, I was given another opportunity to do so: a second pre-release preview, offering me a largely unrestricted view of the game during its opening hours.