Calling myself “deeply conflicted” about Facebook’s upcoming standalone VR headset Oculus Quest 2 would be an understatement. My long but not perfect memory can’t recall any device this compelling from such a seriously troubled company — one that’s hoping to win new customers even as employees keep jumping ship over crises of conscience. That polarized situation from a […]
Lebron James Jr. Signs With FaZe Clan
LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., son of Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar Lebron James, has joined North American esports and gaming lifestyle company FaZe Clan. The 15-year old highly touted collegiate basketball recruit will use the gaming tag “FaZe Bronny” while streaming for the organization. James is known for his game play in both Fortnight and Call […]
Mortal Shell: How To Unlock Fast Travel
While Mortal Shell is undoubtedly influenced by the Dark Souls games, the map design takes a few more cues from the lesser appreciated game in the series, Dark Souls 2. Like much of that title, progression in Mortal Shell occurs in a mostly linear fashion. But unlike Dark Souls 2, you are not free to fast travel from […]
Good News, My Hero Academia Fans: Season 5 Is On The Way
At this point, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard of My Hero Academia. And if you’re caught up, there’s no doubt you’re eagerly awaiting more episodes of the popular series. As of now, you’re in luck, as the show is confirmed to be returning for Season 5. A recent post on the show’s Twitter […]
Massive Sale Cuts Prices On Far Cry, Assassin's Creed, And More Ubisoft Hits (PC)
Just because Ubisoft Forward has ended, it doesn’t mean the excitement has ended. A massive sale is running at the Ubisoft Store, which features the majority of games in the publisher’s back catalog. The Ubisoft Forward Sale runs until July 20 on the Ubisoft Store and other storefronts, so you have some time to shop. […]
Minecraft Dungeons Review – Familiarity Needs Content
Minecraft Dungeons is a roller-coaster ride of an action/RPG, giving new players a fairly deep representation of the genre while providing veterans a nice diversion from traditionally grimdark trappings. Minecraft’s familiar world, tools, and other elements seamlessly make the transition from the mainline series. Its suite of enemies is a natural fit for this type […]
Oculus designer creates LED face mask to encourage social distancing
Facebook’s corporate mission is to “bring the world closer together,” but as the coronavirus continues to endanger lives around the world, one of the company’s designers has come up with a novel tool to keep people a little further apart. Operating under her fashion-technology brand Lumen Couture, Oculus design manager Chelsea Klukas has introduced a […]