A select few were given the chance to get hands-on with the PS5 for the first time over the weekend, and they discovered a nut hidden within the console’s casing. A lot has been said about the PS5 so far in 2020, and it’s now only a little more than a month until release day. […]
Nvida claims Cambridge-1 is the U.K.’s fastest supercomputer
During its annual GPU Technology Conference, which kicked off with a virtual keynote today, Nvidia unveiled a slew of health care-related initiatives aimed at accelerating workloads in drug discovery, preventative medicine, and more. The company announced a partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to help develop an AI-powered lab for vaccine and treatment discovery. Nvidia detailed an […]
Surgeon Simulator 2 Is Free For NHS Staff
In an amusing (and kind) move, Bossa Studios has made Surgeon Simulator 2 free to all National Health Service workers in the UK. Through October 22, all NHS workers–including surgerons, doctors, and nurses–with a active and valid NHS email can claim the game for free on PC. Released in August of this year, Surgeon Simulator […]
Microsoft buying Bethesda is good for all gamers – Reader’s Feature
A reader defends Microsoft’s purchase of Bethesda as encouraging competition and ensuring that Sony does not get complacent. I have never been one for getting involved in console wars myself, but I always enjoyed reading the virtual warfare between committed fans on both sides across the internet. I am an avid gamer, I have been […]
What is Ability Haste in League of Legends and what happened to CDR?
The upcoming League of Legends pre-season 11 details have recently been announced, and we’ve learned of a game-changing new stat called Ability Haste. Similar to cooldown reduction (CDR), Ability Haste affects the amount of times a player can cast a spell. This new stat will soon completely replace CDR, bringing along new features that may […]
URF is back in League of Legends for the Worlds event
One of the most beloved League of Legends game modes is coming back for their annual Worlds event. Ultra Rapid Fire, better known as URF, will be available to play through the duration of the event. Here’s more about the game mode. What is URF in League of Legends? URF is a game mode in League of […]
Twitch Is Rolling Out The Beta For Soundtrack, A Collection Of Free Music For Streamers
There is great news today for streamers as Twitch begins to roll out Soundtrack, a new collection of free music that can be used while broadcasting that is fully licensed, removing the potential for copyright claims. The new tool is a great addition for all streamers and offers a new way for artists to be […]
Minecraft is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The cast of Minecraft — namely Steve, Alex, Enderman, and Zombie — is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Game director Masahiro Sakurai confirmed the fighting game’s next add-on characters during a video presentation on Thursday. Smash Bros.’ Minecraft DLC will include many of the abilities seen in Mojang’s popular sandbox game, like building, explosives, […]
Halo: MCC Is Adding An Unreleased Halo: Reach Helmet And Armor Piece In Season 4
The big Season 3 refresh recently came to Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and developer 343 Industries has lots more in store for the game down the road. The studio has outlined some of what’s coming in a new blog post, and it includes a never-before-released Halo: Reach helmet and piece of armor, as well […]
Is The HeroQuest Re-Release A Disaster In The Making?
HeroQuest is coming back! Cue the trumpets! Except there’s something malevolent in the magic being used to revive this tabletop classic… For those unfamiliar with HeroQuest, it’s a board game that was popular through the late ’80s and early ’90s. Released originally in the UK under a partnership between Milton Bradley and Games Workshop, it introduced a secret […]