Microsoft really hasn’t forgotten about the past. In yesterday’s update for the Xbox Series line of consoles, a brand new theme was added to the menu that lets users relive the genesis of the Xbox brand. If you have fond memories of the original Xbox dashboard design, you can now adorn your next-generation console with […]
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Were Older Games Better Or Is Nostalgia Just That Strong?
I’ve commonly heard people make the claim that older games are just better all-around than newer games. Obviously, we are setting graphics aside, so they’ll tend to argue that older games had better strategic implementation, better character development, and more. I’ve written previously on how retro games are popular due to more than just nostalgia—the video […]
It’s now or never: Society must respond to the ransomware crisis
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Companies in the hyper-competitive technology industry rarely work together, making their collaboration on a framework to combat ransomware noteworthy. Representatives from companies such as Microsoft and Amazon Web Services teamed up with security vendors, insurance providers, non-profits, think tanks, and government […]
Nerf Or Nothin’–Fallout’s Mini Nuke Gets Nerfed In These Fan-Made Pics
Imagine a Nerf nuke. As with all Nerf blasters, this apocalyptic-looking weapon won’t have the same sort of destructive force as the real thing, but it’ll still be like getting hit with a beanbag chair, and you’d need an actual tank of compressed air just to get the projectile airborne. That’s basically how TheToyZone imagined […]
If Johto Or Sinnoh Return, They Better Bring The Pokeathlon With Them
So you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Well it’s not enough to just beat the Elite Four. You gotta do everything. Despite what certain blowhards might say, you have to catch them all. But it doesn’t stop there. You must take on the other kinds of Pokemon competitions. You gotta […]
Ren Amamiya Or Akira Kurusu – Why Does Persona 5’s Protagonist Have Two Names?
Although lots of people like to mess around with custom characters in RPGs, Persona 5’s protagonist actually does have a canon name – in fact, he has two different ones. There are valid arguments as to why Joker’s real name is both Ren Amamiya and Akira Kurusu, although technically speaking, one of these is more […]
Can you build a PS5 or Xbox Series X PC for $800?
Ray tracing. Zen 2. Variable refresh rate. 4K/60fps gaming. RDNA 2. 120Hz refresh rate. The tech specs for the Microsoft Xbox Series X and Sony PlayStation 5, which hit shelves this Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, contain a familiar list of elements for PC gamers. In fact, outside of RDNA 2, they’re all old news at […]
Should You Repair, Upgrade, or Buy a New Computer?
A time will come when your beloved computer, where you spent countless hours working or playing, fails to keep up with your changing demands. The question of whether you should repair, upgrade, or get a new one has a lot of facets to it. The bottom line will always be what you require from it; […]
Will You Prefer Empire Or Republic In Star Wars: Squadrons?
Community Download is a weekly discussion-focused article series published (usually) every Monday in which we pose a single, core question to you all, our readers, in the spirit of fostering discussion and debate. For today’s Community Download, we are focused on Star Wars: Squadrons Starfighters. We want to know what your preference is between the Empire (TIE […]
Is Fall Guys Coming To Xbox Or Nintendo Switch?
Fall Guys launched to almost immediate success on PC and PS4, with over 2 million players on Steam alone. But if you’re on Switch or Xbox, you’re probably wondering when–if ever–you’ll be able to partake in the battle royale chaos. Your dream of losing over and over on the go could be a reality, as […]