2020 certainly had its fair share of ups and downs – ok, it had more downs than ups – but a study conducted by GamblersPick towards the tail end of last year sheds some light on some pretty interesting insights when it came to video gaming during the “year-which-must-not-be-mentioned.” Specifically, the study revolved around the […]
The DeanBeat: The best of CES 2021 as seen from afar
Last year, at CES 2020, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas, I walked more than 37.45 miles (over 84,385 steps) to scout for the best ideas and products of the show. This week, for CES 2021, I walked about 20 feet to the fridge and 20 more feet to the bathroom and back […]
5 innovations that pushed laptops forward at CES 2021
CES 2021 may be virtual, but the event still offered up a trove of PC innovations, and that goes doubly so in the mobile space. Intel, AMD, and Nvidia all announced new laptop CPUs or GPUs, which in turn unleashed new generation of cutting-edge notebooks from every major vendor. We’ve covered our favorite PC hardware […]
Epic Games tries to get Fortnite back on mobiles in the UK
Two filings from Epic Games aim to have Fortnite’s removal from the Apple and Google stores overturned, at least in the UK. Ever since Fortnite was banned from Apple and Google’s respective digital storefronts, Epic Games has been doing everything it can to have the bans reversed (aside from adhering to the storefronts’ rules). While […]
GoldenEye 007 And Mario Crossover Is As Bizarre As It Sounds
GoldenEye 007 and Super Mario 64 were two of the best games the N64 had to offer, and it has taken 24 years for someone to combine the two. The N64 might not have been the best-performing console in Nintendo’s history in terms of sales, but it is one that has left a lasting legacy. […]
Hitman 3 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Cloud Streaming On January 20
Google isn’t the only company getting in on the video-game streaming action. On the contrary, Nintendo has its very own dubbed Switch Cloud Gaming which lets you run titles in HD granted your internet speed is good enough. IO Interactive has just revealed that they will be taking advantage of this by launching Hitman 3 with it. […]
The Witcher 3: Every Reward Offered By Gaunter O’Dimm In Hearts of Stone
We meet Gaunter O’Dimm back in White Orchard, long before he becomes a pertinent role in The Witcher 3’s Heart of Stone expansion. Though he appears to be good-natured, helping Geralt a couple of times throughout the game, the witcher isn’t without his suspicions, which are quickly validated in the expansion. O’Dimm is revealed to be a […]
EA still making multiple Star Wars games, hints at Fallen Order 2
Despite the Lucasfilm Games announcement, EA says that it will continue to make Star Wars games while clearly hinting at more Fallen Order. The return of the Lucasfilm Games brand is already being warmly received by fans, as it means that other studios besides EA will be able to create their own Star Wars games. […]
Prison Architect: Going Green Grows The Game Into A Farming Sim
Prison Architect is a quirky simulation game in which you’re in charge of building and maintaining your very own prison. That’s great and all, but can you harness solar and wind power to grow potatoes and pretty flowers? Well, before yesterday the answer would’ve been a resounding “Of course not,” but now with the new […]
Cyberpunk 2077 Marketer Fined $75,000 In Brazil
Somehow, it’s only been a month since Cyberpunk 2077 launched. The infamously rough launch saw no fewer than four class-action lawsuits, delisting from the PlayStation Network, and an investigation from a consumer protection agency in Poland. However, it seems that the fallout of Cyberpunk 2077 isn’t limited to just CDPR. A marketing company that worked […]