The Xbox One launch was rough with a limited library, confusion around the initial reveal of backwards compatibility, and a shifted focus away from games. Then Phil Spencer came into play and took back the Xbox brand and put it back in the hands of gamers. While a full 180 takes time, the team has […]
Celebrate Crash Bandicoot’s Return With Figures, Art, And Sweet Hoodies
Crash Bandicoot is back and looking better than ever. While the 2017 remaster technically put Crash into modern gaming, the just-released Crash 4 solidified his return. Hopefully a Smash Bros. cameo is next, but until then fans can show support by buying some cool new merch. A slew of new goodies are available, letting you show […]
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit Remaster Is Coming To PS4, Xbox One, PC, And Nintendo Switch
It’s the age of remasters and before we head all-in on next gen with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, this gen has another nostalgic play coming soon. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is announced and it’s coming soon to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The reveal comes after a […]
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster announced for November
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AeRnez3di1I%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autohide%3D2%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26wmode%3Dtransparent The rumoured Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster has officially been revealed and will feature new additions, including cross-play. Rumours of a Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit remaster first popped up in June and, today, EA has officially confirmed its existence with an announcement trailer. The remaster will come with all of the original […]
Oculus Quest Halo Strap Pro Review: A Cozy, If Cheaper Fit
Can a halo strap design work on Quest? Find our in our Oculus Quest Halo Strap Pro review! If you’ve been following any of our Oculus Quest 2 coverage over the past week, you’ll know the new headset is a decent step up from the original in terms of comfort. But, in my personal opinion, […]
I finally get the love-hate relationship with season passes
Lord help me, I’ve succumbed to the season pass. As a guy who spends his free time lurking in single-player modes of sports titles, the rolling collections of emotes, skins, and virtual bric-a-brac in Fortnite or Rainbow Six Siege nonplussed me. Only now, after my favorite game, F1 2020, is in the second season of […]
Oculus Quest Sideloading To Require SMS Or Card Verification
A new step is required to sideload content on the Oculus Quest standalone headset. The option to use “unknown sources” on Oculus Quest is gated behind ‘Developer Mode’. Currently, enabling developer mode for your account requires agreeing to the Oculus Developer Terms of Service. From October 8, Facebook will also add a verification step requiring […]
How You Can Use IG Reels to Research Potential Homecoming Dresses
Going back to school is typically something we are often reluctant to do, but with the coronavirus pandemic, it’s far more likely that we’re all going to be racing back through the doors. So this year, homecoming is going to be a bigger event than ever before. So many fun events take place around homecoming, […]
NIST benchmarks show facial recognition technology still struggles to identify Black faces
Every few months, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) releases the results of benchmark tests it conducts on facial recognition algorithms submitted by companies, universities, and independent labs. A portion of these tests focus on demographic performance — that is, how often the algorithms misidentify a Black man as a white man, […]
Sci-Fi Mystery RPG Woodsalt Revealed Ahead Of Release Next Month
UK indie developer Team Woodsalt has revealed a trailer and release date for first game, Woodsalt, and it looks pretty interesting. The game, which is coming to PC and Switch on October 13, is an RPG that eschews fetch quests and bloat in favor of a focused narrative experience, featuring multiple potential endings. You play […]