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Daily tech news & jokes to have a good start for 31/01/2023
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Quote of the day:
Don’t miss out on something that could be great just because it could also be difficult. Anonymous
Jokes of the day:
What’s the advantage of living in Switzerland? Well, the flag is a big plus.
Yo mama is so old, she knew Burger King while he was still a prince.
Top 10 news of the day:
Xbox, Nintendo Reportedly Join Sony in Skipping E3
No shows all-round — Platform holders Microsoft and Nintendo will not bother with a presence on the E3 2023 show floor acc…
Platform holders Microsoft and Nintendo will not bother with a presence on the E3 2023 show floor according to a new report from IGN. Joining Sony — who hasn’t attended the convention since 2018 — it raises more questions about what the expo will loo… [1102 chars]
Activision Blizzard Executive: Last of Us Show Success Proves Sony’s Merger Opposition Is Baseless
HBO’s The Last of Us has been turning heads all over the internet, but you may not have expected the hit video game adaptation to get dragged into the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger situation.
HBO’s The Last of Us has been turning heads all over the internet, but you may not have expected the hit video game adaptation to get dragged into the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger situation. On Twitter, Activision Blizzard CCO Lulu Cheng … [2618 chars]
Random: These Upcoming ‘Mario-Themed’ Pizzas Are Little To Do With Nintendo’s Prize Plumber
Mamma mia! — If you thought that the marketing for The Super Mario Bros. Movie had already gone too far, then you ain’t se…
If you thought that the marketing for The Super Mario Bros. Movie had already gone too far, then you ain’t seen nothing yet. German frozen pizza company Pizzatainment has today announced that it will be collaborating with Nintendo on a range of ‘Mari… [1127 chars]
Thief developer Randy Smith says “immersion is totally incompatible with ego”
Veteran of Looking Glass studios, and lead on Thief: Deadly Shadows, Randy Smith talks about ego, and why Dishonored was the first time he played a Thief game
Some developers spend their careers inching towards their dream job, leapfrogging between roles in a grand strategy game of their own making. Others, like Randy Smith, simply show up on their first day and find they’re exactly where they’re meant to … [8896 chars]
Book Of Demons continues its papercraft Diablo tribute with new roguelike deckbuilder
It’s been a hot minute since the papercraft Diablo-like Book Of Demons last stomped through these monster-infested hall…
It’s been a hot minute since the papercraft Diablo-like Book Of Demons last stomped through these monster-infested halls, but developer Thing Trunk are back today with news of the next chapter in their dungeon-crawling fantasy series. Hellcard will c… [1904 chars]
Review — Age of Empires 2 for Xbox, by some miracle, has truly amazing controls
Age of Empires 2 has long been one of the very best RTS games ever made and now it’s finally been brought to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in a way that doesn’t tarnish its glory.
Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test . When I think back on my tween and teenage years, it’s impossible to d… [10767 chars]
Xbox Games with Gold February titles announced
Microsoft has named its two Xbox Games with Gold titles for February as roguelike RPG For the King and soccer beat ’em …
Microsoft has named its two Xbox Games with Gold titles for February as roguelike RPG For the King and soccer beat ’em up Guts N Goals. As usual, this latest duo will be offered for four weeks apiece over the next month, with For the King available t… [1134 chars]
10 Failed PS2 Games That Became Cult Classics
Shadow of GOAT, more like.
Sony has been doing this gaming console thing for a while now, but the era that is universally agreed to have been their peak remains the PS2. While the original Playstation had its charms and definitely cemented them as a serious player on the field… [662 chars]
Nintendo Switch exclusive Sports Story scrubs game development criticism hidden in secret room
Nintendo Switch indie exclusive Sports Story has been updated to remove its criticism of game development, which was hi…
Nintendo Switch indie exclusive Sports Story has been updated to remove its criticism of game development, which was hidden away within an in-game secret room. A sequel to the beloved Golf Story, Sports Story itself featured a rocky development, and … [1868 chars]
Job expert shares one thing you should never say during salary negotiations
The part of a job interview where you are asked salary expectations can be tricky to navigate, but it’s important if you have a specific salary in mind that you would be willing to accept
The part of a job interview where you are asked salary expectations can be tricky to navigate, but it’s important if you have a specific salary in mind that you would be willing to accept Job expert shares one thing you should never say during salary… [2404 chars]
