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Quote of the day:
Learning never exhausts the mind. Leonardo da Vinci
Jokes of the day:
Why did the melons plan a big wedding? Because they cantaloupe!
“Honey, go to the store and buy some eggs.” “OK.” “Oh and while you’re there, get some milk.” He never returned.
Top 10 news of the day:
Random: Streamer Beats Two Elden Ring Runs at the Same Time, Complete with a Dance Pad
Never give up — Just when you thought you’d seen it all, someone goes and beats two copies of Elden Ring at the same time,…
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, someone goes and beats two copies of Elden Ring at the same time, while playing simultaneously on a DualSense controller and a…dance pad. No, we’re not kidding. Swedish Twitch streamer MissMikkaa has a histo… [1143 chars]
Streamers say Guilty Gear Strive is “unplayable” because of hackers
Guilty Gear Strive players have deemed the game “unplayable” following the discovery of a security exploit that allows …
Guilty Gear Strive players have deemed the game “unplayable” following the discovery of a security exploit that allows hackers to target streamers. The “R-Code exploit” not only enables hackers to crash their systems and forfeit matches, but it also … [1474 chars]
Battle royale Deathverse: Let It Die dev to “temporarily suspend” the game just four months after launch
The team behind battle royale Deathverse: Let It Die has confirmed that it will be indefinitely suspended just four mon…
The team behind battle royale Deathverse: Let It Die has confirmed that it will be indefinitely suspended just four months after it debuted on Steam and PlayStation consoles. Developer Supertrick Games says it’s temporarily suspending the free-to-pla… [2023 chars]
What PS5, PS4 Game Are You Most Looking Forward to in January 2023?
Starting strong — Wow, this has to be one of the most stacked January release schedules we’ve seen in a long time. The fir…
Wow, this has to be one of the most stacked January release schedules we’ve seen in a long time. The first month of the year is usually a period of peace and quiet as far as new games go, with publishers typically leaning towards February or March re… [386 chars]
Mortal Shell on Nintendo Switch: an ambitious port with big performance problems
With a surprise late 2022 release on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Mortal Shell: Complete Edition gives Switch users the f…
With a surprise late 2022 release on the Nintendo Switch eShop, Mortal Shell: Complete Edition gives Switch users the full package; a complete port of the 2020 Souls-like, with all DLC and content updates included. At first glance Mortal Shell on Swi… [6279 chars]
Eve Online celebrates 20 years with two new expansions and Excel integration
CCP Games has unveiled its 12-month development plan for Eve Online. “Commemorating the MMO’s landmark 20th anniversary…
CCP Games has unveiled its 12-month development plan for Eve Online. “Commemorating the MMO’s landmark 20th anniversary throughout 2023”, CCP has plans to release two new expansions, launch Microsoft Excel integration in May for Omega subscribers, as… [1596 chars]
PS5 Players Want Dynamic Themes Back
The unexplained lack of PS5 themes continues to upset players who miss the dynamic UI backdrops of the PS4 era. Will Sony ever respond?
Another year has come and gone, and there are still no PS5 themes, much to the dismay of fans who reminisce about the PS4 days — those pretty dynamic themes, often with beautiful music accompanying them. Unfortunately, Sony has never explained why it… [1079 chars]
Apple’s 2023 Roadmap: When to Expect New Product Launches This Year
Apple is reportedly planning to launch at least 10 Apple devices this year, with new product releases seemingly planned for each quarter of the year…
14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chip options 27-inch external display with mini-LED panel Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chip options Mac Pro with M2 Ultra chip New full-size HomePod 15.5-inch MacBook Air with M2 and M2 Pro chi… [4593 chars]
Closer look at project behind LEGO Dungeons & Dragons set
More images of the winning LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons project could offer a better look at what to expect in the upcoming model.
More images of the winning LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons project could offer a better look at what to expect in the upcoming model. While the LEGO Ideas submission page only has five images, Bolt Builds’ Instagram offers a closer look at the project … [1096 chars]
Redfall is More Like Far Cry or STALKER than Left 4 Dead Says Arkane
Do you think Left 4 Dead when Redfall is mentioned? You should start thinking Far Cry 2, STALKER, Diablo, and Borderlands instead.
What kind of game is Arkane’s upcoming Xbox-exclusive Redfall, anyway? When the game was first unveiled most folks immediately tagged it as a Left 4 Dead clone. That’s a fair assumption, since Redfall is a four-player co-op action game about re-killi… [2390 chars]
