Valve Reportedly Working on a New Game Codenamed White Sands
Valve is working on a new project, codenamed “Project White Sands,” which fans are linking to the highly anticipated Half-Life 3. The rumors gained traction after Natasha Chandel, a voice actor, listed the project on her website before it was taken down for exceeding bandwidth limits. The project, marked as a Valve video game, has sparked excitement among Half-Life enthusiasts, especially since “White Sands” alludes to New Mexico, the setting for the original Half-Life’s Black Mesa facility. While details remain scarce, the gaming community is abuzz with speculation about Valve’s potential revival of the iconic franchise.
Warner Bros Launches Innovative Beetlejuice Experience on Roblox
Warner Bros has unveiled a , featuring an integrated virtual Fandango box office. The “Escape the Afterlife” experience, developed by Sawhorse, allows users to purchase movie tickets directly within Roblox, marking a first in virtual commerce. Set in the Afterlife lobby, the experience showcases characters and scenes from both Beetlejuice films and includes interactive elements like Adam Maitland’s model of Winter River. It links with popular Roblox games, enabling players to explore the Beetlejuice world seamlessly. This initiative aims to engage existing fans and attract new audiences through innovative digital interaction.
Fnatic Launches New Esports Subscription Service
European esports organization Fnatic has launched , a new subscription service offering exclusive perks to fans for €4.99. Subscribers gain benefits such as monthly prize draws, a 15% discount on Fnatic shop purchases, early access to new merchandise, and unique customization options in the Fnatic mobile app. The service, announced via a social media video featuring team members, aims to strengthen the bond with fans.
Asus ROG Launches Ally X Gaming Handheld in India
Asus ROG has , a handheld gaming device powered by the AMD Z1 Extreme CPU. Priced at ₹89,990, the Ally X features a sleek black design with enhanced ergonomics and includes a Radeon 780M iGPU with 12 Compute Units. It boasts a 1080p full HD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, supporting up to 500 nits brightness and variable refresh rates. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and dual USB-C ports, one offering 40GB/s data rates via USB4. The device comes with 24GB LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB SSD, upgradeable to 4TB, alongside an upgraded 80 Wh battery for extended play.
