A daily dose of what’s up in the tech world
Daily tech news & jokes to have a good start for 09/09/2022
Quote of the day:
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius
Jokes of the day:
*Reversing the car* “Ah, this takes me back”
Schrödinger’s cat walks into a bar and doesn’t.
Top 10 news of the day:
Classic Wolfenstein Game Getting Multiplayer Revival Via New Official Servers
Bethesda announced that it has put up official servers for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory that provides players with a more traditional and nostalgic experience.
Bethesda announced that it has set up dedicated online servers for Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. These official servers are meant to cater to players who want a more traditional experience, which means they include only the six original maps and no c… [1663 chars]
Overwatch 2’s new heroes won’t be free
A tweet from Overwatch commercial lead Jon Spector seems to confirm that new heroes in Overwatch 2 will not be immediately granted but, rather, earned via battle pass progression.
When Overwatch 2 launches on October 4th, fans might have to get on the grind wheel to unlock the newest heroes. A tweet from Jon Spector, Overwatch’s commercial lead, indicates new heroes will be gated behind battle pass progression, saying that “ne… [3829 chars]
Microsoft testing new Xbox homepage “experiments” for launch in 2023
Microsoft has detailed the first in a series of Xbox homepage “experiments” it’s currently testing for possible launch …
Microsoft has detailed the first in a series of Xbox homepage “experiments” it’s currently testing for possible launch in 2023, with the new features starting to roll out for a random subset of Xbox Insiders this week. “We know the Xbox homepage is w… [1667 chars]
Dead Cells Huge ‘Enter The Panchaku’ Update Finally Arrives On Switch Today
Pan nunchaku? Sign us up — After hitting “a snag” (along with a few more delays) with the release of Dead Cells’ latest fr…
After hitting “a snag” (along with a few more delays) with the release of Dead Cells’ latest free update, Enter the Panchaku, Motion Twin has announced that Switch owners — and other console players — can at last experience this latest batch of new c… [4748 chars]
Random: Man Steals Pokémon Cards, Then Stupidly Tries To Sell Them Back
He got caught… obviously — A man has been arrested after attempting to sell Pokémon cards back to the very same trading…
A man has been arrested after attempting to sell Pokémon cards back to the very same trading card store he robbed just one month prior. On August 9th, 2022, shortly before midnight, a trading card store in Bellingham, Washington, reported that around… [1445 chars]
Xbox Details September
On a particular anniversary…
Showcase season is continuing well into September this year it seems! Xbox’s Tokyo Games Show livestream takes place later this month, and literally a day before that, Microsoft is now delivering a fresh [email protected] showcase for us all. The tea… [832 chars]
Battlefield creative director Lars Gustavsson leaving DICE after 22 years
Lars Gustavsson, creative director on the Battlefield series, is leaving its developer DICE after more than 20 years at…
Lars Gustavsson, creative director on the Battlefield series, is leaving its developer DICE after more than 20 years at the studio. News of Gustavsson’s departure from Battlefield, DICE, and indeed EA as a whole, was announced by Battlefield general … [2312 chars]
Persona 5 Royal Switch eShop File Size Seemingly Revealed
A small size for a big RPG — After lots and lots of begging, Persona 5 Royal will, at last, be coming out on the Switch ne…
After lots and lots of begging, Persona 5 Royal will, at last, be coming out on the Switch next month. And for those who are looking to download the game on the eShop, we’ve got a rough idea of just how much space it’ll take up. Spotted on the Japane… [899 chars]
Crystal Dynamics now has “control” of Tomb Raider following Square Enix sale
Following Square Enix’s sale of its Western studios to Embracer earlier this year, Crystal Dynamics now has “control” o…
Following Square Enix’s sale of its Western studios to Embracer earlier this year, Crystal Dynamics now has “control” of Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain. The company shared the news in a short press release headlined “Crystal Dynamics takes control of… [1013 chars]
First Ride: Trek’s New Fuel EX Has More Travel & More Adjustments
Want a mullet wheel set-up, coil shock, and 63.5-degree head angle on your trail bike?
For riders looking to get even more out of their trail bike, that adaptability even extends to it being compatible with a 27.5" rear wheel and a coil-sprung shock. And just in case you hadn’t noticed, it sure The Fuel EX name first showed up in Trek’… [13126 chars]
