One would think that due to stock shortages and how difficult it is for people to buy the new Xbox Series X/S console, that that would have severely hampered sales for Microsoft. However, that’s not the case at all. It was already previously reported that it managed to break sales records in the UK in spite of the difficulties surrounding its launch and now Microsoft itself has revealed that its release has been a massive boon for the company....
Details about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition keep slowly trickling out as we inch closer and closer to its May 29, 2020, release date and this newest bit is juicy. According to a Japanese download card (spotted by Twitter user @rokumanjigaga), the additional campaign in this Switch re-release will be sporting an entirely new battle system for players to tango with. That could be a blessing or a curse, depending on whom you ask....
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury launches on February 12 for the Switch - less than a month away - and plenty of details on the upcoming Wii U port are spilling out with each passing day. It has now been revealed that you don’t have to beat the base game to play the new expansion. The Japanese Nintendo account dedicated to Mario’s 35th anniversary stated, “[Bowser’s Fury] can be selected from the title screen, and you can enjoy your favorite mode at any time....
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links was introduced to the world in 2016, and during its history, many metagames have come and gone. With new cards added every month, Duel Links’ metagame is constantly changing, having gone from a slow game to often just as fast as the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Many decks have had their time in the spotlight, being the best of their respective metas. Some of these decks were so good, if they were fully unrestricted they would still be the best deck despite how much time has passed since their peak....
In Yu-Gi-Oh!, backrow is the term used for all Spell and Trap cards on the field. They make up two of the three major card types in the Main Deck and are an important part of the game. They’re more vulnerable compared to Monsters, as backrow has a lot of counters for them. Since Set backrow is generally meant to disrupt your plays on your turn, cards that destroy them are incredibly useful....
ZeniMax Media was in the news late last year after Microsoft acquired ZeniMax alongside its subsidiary Bethesda, and it looks like it is starting out 2021 with some interesting news as well. The video game holding company/publisher looks to have just trademarked a possible new title; Hi-Fi Rush. Microsoft’s $7.5 billion purchase of ZeniMax Media is massive because it covers games like Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, Doom, Wolfenstein, and more. However, the new intellectual properties are just as interesting....
What Does Host-Based Firewall Mean? A host-based firewall is a piece of firewall software that runs on an individual computer or device connected to a network. These types of firewalls are a granular way to protect the individual hosts from viruses and malware, and to control the spread of these harmful infections throughout the network. Techopedia Explains Host-Based Firewall Some companies use host-based firewalls in addition to perimeter-based firewalls in order to enhance internal security....
Which is the best music streaming service? Apple Music Family plan: How much does it cost? Apple Music Family Plan: What does it include? Apple Music Family Plan: Where is it available? Apple Music Family Plan: How do you sign up? Setting up Apple Music family on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Open the Apple Music app If you don’t see an Apple Music screen, tap ‘For You’ at the bottom of the screen If you’re joining Apple Music for the first time or previously used a trial, tap the trial offer If you currently subscribe to Apple Music, tap ‘Sign In’, then change to a Family subscription....
What Does Head Tracking Mean? Head tracking enables an application to recognize and identify a user’s head movements. Head tracking is often found in conjunction with eye or face tracking, where it uses the facial features like the nose, mouth and eyes to track the user. Head tracking can be achieved using a typical basic camera or face-tracking software. It supports and enhances human-computer interaction. Techopedia Explains Head Tracking In head tracking technology, the user’s face and head movements are tracked by capturing raw data via cameras, or it may require special equipment to be worn on the head to capture the movements....
What Does NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) Mean? NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies or NEAT is often described as a genetic solution for improving neural networks. The NEAT concept can be used to provide a new model for selecting typologies for a neural network and for initializing weights. Techopedia Explains NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies (NEAT) The idea with NEAT is that networks start small and simple, and then complexify as they evolve....
What Does Quantum Internet Mean? The quantum internet is an idea based on the theoretical use of quantum computers to construct a new kind of network. In contrast to the traditional internet which operates through the use of binary signals in data packets, the quantum internet would utilize quantum signals instead. Techopedia Explains Quantum Internet To understand the quantum internet, think about how a quantum computer would theoretically be set up....
What Does VPN Lethean Mean? “VPN Lethean” or (Lethean VPN) is an independent VPN offering that utilizes blockchain in its design. Lethean VPN planners describe the project as having been composed by a relatively small team. Users can find a Lethean road map and other resources online. Techopedia Explains VPN Lethean The Lethean VPN option appeals to users who understand the history of the blockchain itself, as well as the environment around VPNs....
Facebook’s Tinder-like dating service leaks out, see it here Facebook Watch Party: How the group watching feature works What is Facebook’s new game streaming hub and how does it work? What is the Facebook trustworthiness score? How does Facebook determine a user’s score? How to see your Facebook trustworthiness score What is N.E.Q.? Like this? Then check out: Facebook has recorded everything you’ve ever done What is Facebook’s Clear History tool and how does it work?...
This What We Do in the Shadows review contains spoilers. What We Do in the Shadows Season 3 Episode 4 A coastal resort destination like Atlantic City might not seem the wisest place for a vampire to vacation, but it pays off in “The Casino.” The Staten Island vampires may be shirking their duties on the Vampiric Council, but What We Do in the Shadows season 3 episode 4 benefits from the change in scenery....
It has been seven years since Rockstar released Grand Theft Auto 5, and while the developer is gearing up to deliver next-gen ports of the title to preserve the action in GTA Online, there has been precious little news about Grand Theft Auto 6. While there is no doubt the game is in-development, one question about Grand Theft Auto 6 looms larger than others: where will it be set? The most obvious answer would be a return to Vice City....
The Last of Us Part 2 was released in June 2020, and Naughty Dog’s latest received a mixed reaction, to say the least. The long-awaited sequel made some narrative decisions that didn’t sit well with some fans, and gamers continue to be divided on the game to this day. The Last of Us Part 2 was acclaimed by critics and featured a long single-player mode, but since its release, there hasn’t been much news regarding its long-gestating multiplayer mode....
Cheating continues to be a major issue in Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare. In a recent exchange between a hacker and TimTheTatman, the hacker revealed that he has been cheating for six months on an account that already had damascus skins unlocked on it before he started hacking. That shows not only that a hacker can be active for a long time without any repercussions, but also that many cheaters have little to no reason to fear having their accounts banned, even if they have been grinding on them for months....
Video games were rising in popularity in the ’90s, and one of the most popular types of games were those based on movies and television shows. During this time, we were also gifted with several games based on The Blues Brothers movies. The original Blues Brothers, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, first premiered on Saturday Night Live musical sketch in 1978. In 1982, John Belushi passed away, leading to several guest stars performing alongside Aykroyd through the years....
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot was a huge success, and with its first DLC around the corner, fans are starting to take interest in it again. One issue many had with the game was the way it sidelined the support characters part way through the game in favor of the higher damage dealers and typical lead characters like Goku, Vegeta, and Gohan. These characters simply did better damage, and the benefits from other support characters weren’t enough to outweigh that....
One of the last new books announced pre-pandemic was Black Widow from Kelly Thompson (Captain Marvel), Elena Casagrande (Catwoman) and Jordie Bellaire (lots of things that won Eisners). Now that comics publishing is chugging along again, Marvel is celebrating this book’s return to the schedule with a new trailer, and holy cats look at that hallway fight. The book is teased as Natasha Romanoff’s end as Black Widow. In an interview about the book with Marvel from The Before Time, Thompson said “…’heartbreaking thrill ride’ is pretty fair but also hard to expand on without giving things away....
