Front-end developers looking for a way to work with back-end databases on the server have been embracing GraphQL for its powerful but simple format for expressing complicated requests. While GraphQL is often considered to be closely related to graph databases used to store relationships like social networks, it’s outgrown that connection. Its stripped-down syntax makes […]
What algorithm auditing startups need to succeed
To provide clarity and avert potential harms, algorithms that impact human lives would ideally be reviewed by an independent body before they’re deployed, just as environmental impact reports must be approved before a construction project can begin. While no such legal requirement for AI exists in the U.S., a number of startups have been created […]
Destiny 2: What Shadowkeep Can Teach Us About Expectations In Beyond Light
Season of [REDACTED] is right around the corner, but what can the past year of Destiny 2 teach us about what to expect in the coming seasons of Beyond Light? It’s almost February, and that means the shine has started to wear off of Destiny 2: Beyond Light. The expansion made a good first impression, […]
What will it take to make good on the promise of the metaverse?
The “How to Build the Metaverse” panel during GamesBeat’s two-day all-digital metaverse event brought together speakers who are tackling the challenges in bringing the metaverse to life. Wanda Meloni, CEO & principal analyst at M2 Insights, was joined on stage by John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, Jacob Navok, CEO of Genvid, and Chris Swan, […]
What If Capcom Made A Godzilla Game Just Like Monster Hunter?
The Godzilla Vs Kong trailer only shows about four seconds of the upcoming monster movie, but I have to admit it’s got me hyped to see my favorite lizard boy back on the big screen. The Legendary movies haven’t really captured the true essence of Godzilla, but seeing those two giant monsters throw haymakers at each […]
The DeanBeat: What Ready Player Two tells us about the metaverse
I was a fanboy for Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One book and the 2018 Steven Spielberg movie based on it. And so when the sequel novel Ready Player Two came out in December, I was all over it. The critics panned it, and I understood why as it was a sequel that wasn’t as innovative […]
So, What Exactly Is A Pokemon Master?
The entire point of the Pokemon franchise is to become a Pokemon Master. The problem is, we still don’t know what that means. The creators of Pokemon Red & Green had no idea that these games would form the foundation of the biggest media franchise of all time. This is why the original generation games are so […]
What I’d Like To See In The New Mortal Kombat Movie
I’m surprised it took so long for someone to decide on making a new Mortal Kombat movie. The legendary franchise has everything a filmmaker could possibly hope for. A legacy spanning decades, iconic characters, tons of reference material, and an undeniable opportunity for a truckload of fan service. So when I heard that a guy […]
Games Inbox: What is the best portable games console?
The Tuesday Inbox wonders what an Animal Crossing clone on Xbox would look like, as one reader looks forward to The Medium. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Lost eraInteresting article at the weekend about Sony making another PlayStation portable. I don’t think the arguments were very convincing and basically boiled down […]
Pokemon Go Did WHAT With Shiny Snivy?
Our long-awaited chance is finally here, fellow Pokemon Go Trainers: shiny Snivy is coming. “What’s that?” one might think, “Community Day is going back to Pokemon people actually want? Is the deluge of already-released Gen I shines over?” No, dear reader, none of that is true. Snivy is getting its shiny form as part of a weekly event. […]