Gadgets
New details on the HTC Desire Eye have emerged

HTC is preparing to announce a few new devices next Wednesday, October 8th during its “Double Exposure” media event. We already knew about one of these devices for some time now, namely the HTC One Eye, which seems to be a variation of the company’s popular flagship smartphone – the HTC One M8. Earlier today, details about another handset have surfaced and it’s being called the HTC Desire Eye. This device will come with a pretty impressive set of specs, but its main selling point will undoubtedly be the camera combo. The HTC Desire Eye comes equipped with a 13MP rear-facing camera along with a 13MP front-facing shooter with dual-LED flash, which seems to be specifically designed for taking selfies.
Cameras aside, the device will sport a 5.2-inch display with 1080p resolution and will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz. Other specs include 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage memory and 2,400 mAh battery. The HTC Desire Eye will run on the Android 4.4 KitKat operating system with the Sense 6 user interface and will feature IPX7 certification, which means that it will be water resistant. Pricing and availability have not been announced as of yet, but we expect to hear all about these aspects next Wednesday during the Double Exposure event.
As for the HTC One Eye, the handset is nearly identical to the One M8 flagship except for the fact that it will feature a 13MP Duo camera on the back. Also at this event, the Taiwanese tech giant will launch the HTC RECamera as well as a new camera app that will be available on a number of devices manufactured by the company. These include: HTC One, One mini, One (M8), One mini 2 and One (E8). Needless to say, the upcoming event will be mainly focused on camera innovations and the HTC Desire Eye with its two 13MP snappers is bound to steal the show.
Consoles
To keep Apex Legends running for an additional “10 to 15 years,” Respawn opens a third studio

Apex Legends developer Respawn has created a third studio in order to keep the popular battle royale genre running for another “10 to 15 years”. Madison, Wisconsin is where the new studio is situated.
This third studio (the first two being headquartered in Los Angeles and Vancouver) will largely focus on Apex Legends in order to ensure a continuous and, most importantly, sustainable production pipeline. It may, however, contribute to other Respawn products in the future. Ryan Burnett, who previously served as director of engine production at Epic Games and had a distinguished 14-year career at Raven Software, the Call of Duty Studio, will serve as the studio’s head.
Senior VP of operations at Respawn, Daniel Suarez, claims in-depth in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz that “Because we intend to stick with this for the long haul, team health is unquestionably a top priority for us. We’re eager to see Apex become a franchise that endures for ten, fifteen, or more years because we think it will. We can’t just accomplish everything at once, exhaust ourselves, and be unprepared to do it over the long run.”
Consistency (as well as adequate production runway) are essential to make Apex Legends’ 90-day turnaround for new seasons of content realistic. Suarez observes that the introduction of new characters to the game takes a lot longer than you might anticipate “It takes us between a year and a year and a half to become proficient in a Legend. We are therefore making preparations well in advance.”
Only a few weeks ago, parent company EA fired more than 200 Apex Legends quality assurance testers in an impromptu Zoom call, raising concerns among some fans about the game’s future.
Do you support Respawn’s decision to open a third studio? Do you believe Apex Legends will still be around in 15 years?
Consoles
On the PS5, Kingdom Eighties brings micromanagement and vintage nostalgia

Kingdom Eighties, a micro-strategy game coming out for the PS5 in 2023, is a loving tribute to that legendary time period.Eighties will be a stand-alone novel like earlier books in the Kingdom series, such as Two Crowns or New Lands.
You take on the role of the leader, a camp counselor tasked with protecting the village against enigmatic creatures known as greed. Bike around the neighborhood with youngsters like The Champ, The Tinkerer, and The Wiz, who will support you in combat and each contribute something unique to the table while doing your best Stranger Things impressions.
Your thoughts about Kingdom Eighties Have you played any of the other Kingdom games?
Consoles
Currently available on PS5, PS4, and 18 more PS + Extra, premium games

Just now, another great update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium came out.There are 17 titles in all that are available for these higher membership tiers in March, which is a wonderful collection that should have something for everyone. In Europe, these games are now available for download on the PS5 and PS4, and they will soon be released in North America.
Here is a list of everything included as a reminder:
PS Plus Extra: March 2023
- Tchia (PS5, PS4) | Review
- Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) | Review
- Immortals Fenyx Rising (PS5, PS4) | Review
- Rainbow Six Extraction (PS5, PS4) | Review
- Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5) | Review
- Life is Strange True Colors (PS5, PS4) | Review
- Life is Strange 2 (PS4) | Review
- Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (PS4) | Review
- Street Fighter V Champion Edition (PS4) | Review
- Untitled Goose Game (PS4) | Review
- Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (PS4) | Review
- RAGE 2 (PS4) | Review
- NEO: The World Ends With You (PS4) | Review
- Haven (PS5, PS4) | Review
PS Plus Premium: March 2023
- Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) | Review
- Ape Academy 2 (PSP)
- Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (PSP)
Tchia, an independent open-world adventure, debuts on PlayStation Plus Extra on the first day of this month. In addition to everything else mentioned above, members will also have access to this endearing new game. The three classic games mentioned above are also available to PS Plus Premium subscribers. Both Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Ape Academy 2 provide a set of trophies, which is always a welcome extra.
According to our most recent poll, the majority of you are happy with the new games and oldies that were added to the catalog this month, and we don’t blame you. It’s a fantastic choice. With these more recent membership tiers, Sony seems to be finding its footing after a somewhat poor start.
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