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 […]
Haru Said ACAB In Persona 5 Strikers
Haru Okumura is widely regarded as one of the least intriguing members of Persona 5’s Phantom Thieves. I reckon the main reason for this is the fact that she appears far later in the narrative than the rest of the squad, meaning that other characters have near-completed arcs before hers even starts. What’s more, her […]
Sexismus-Debatte in Twitch-Deutschland
Wenn viele Streamer zusammentreffen, um ein Survival-Game zu spielen, sind Diskussionen vorprogrammiert. Eine Sexismus-Debatte hätte allerdings niemand gebraucht. Nach dem großen Hype um das Survival-Game Rust, in dem ein Server voll mit amerikanischen Streamern für Rekordzahlen auf Twitch gesorgt hat, wollten auch deutsche Streamer nachziehen. Dazu eröffnete Rumathra am vergangenen Wochenende einen Rust-Server für mehr […]
Why Cybersecurity In Esports Events Is Important
LAN esports events have become tremendously popular. What was once the dream of many gamers and streamers is now a reality. But when you get together that many people for a digital event, you’re aware that it could be a cybersecurity risk. For gamers, cybersecurity should always be at the forefront. Gamers spend a lot […]
AMRI Included in BARDA CDMO Network in Support of COVID-19 Pandemic Response in the U.S.
ALBANY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–January 11, 2021– Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI), a leading global provider of advanced contract research, development and manufacturing solutions, today announced its Albuquerque, New Mexico, facility has been approved for inclusion in the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) network. The network is part of […]
GTA 6 Vice City hints in Caro Perico Heist claim desperate fans
Rockstar may have dropped some new hints about GTA 6 in the Caro Perico Heist – either that or fans are grasping at straws again. Grand Theft Auto fans are always on the lookout for any clues that may hint at a GTA 6 announcement and arguably there has already been one in the teaser […]
Two People Met In Animal Crossing, And Now They’re Getting Married
A Utah man met the love of his life through Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and now the bells they’re getting are wedding bells. In a story so wholesome it deserves that bad pun, Steven Brown shared how he met Shayla Johnson through an Animal Crossing Facebook group. He picked up the game as a chill escape from the […]
Top rookies to watch in the 2021 LCS Spring Split
These newcomers have the potential to turn the LCS upside down. The North American LCS has previously received a lot of criticism from fans regarding teams choosing to sign veterans over up-and-coming players. But as the 2021 Spring Split rapidly approaches, the LCS is looking more and more diverse with rookies and imports claiming spots […]
PS5 Will Finally Release In India On February 2
Sony has announced that the PS5 will finally be available in India on February 2. The company had initially failed to secure its own IP in the country and comply with local regulations, which delayed the arrival of the next-gen console to the second-most populous country in the world. Now that Sony has met all […]
AI Weekly: The argument in favor of regulation in 2021
2020 was an eventful year, not least of which because of a pandemic that shows little sign of abating. The AI research community experienced its own tribulations, capped off by Google’s firing of ethicist Timnit Gebru and a spat over AI ethics and “cancel culture” involving retired University of Washington professor Pedro Domingos. Facebook chief […]