Dead Zeppelin, the third and final mission in season two of Zombie Army 4: Dead War, is now available on all platforms. Dead War, a sequel to 2015’s Zombie Army Trilogy, was released on February 4, 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows, and May 1, 2020 for Stadia. Zombie Army 4: Dead War, a third-person tactical shooter, is set in the year 1946, a year after Adolf Hitler was defeated by the Resistance and sent to hell....
What Does Considered Harmful Mean? “Considered harmful” is a kind of insider IT slang phrase that talks about how IT experts present insights into technologies that could have a negative impact on something. The term arose originally from a statement in the 1960s published by renowned Dutch programmer Edsger Wybe Dijkstra that criticized the prolific use of go-to statements in programming languages of the era. Techopedia Explains Considered Harmful Over time, the phrase “considered harmful” caught on....
What Does Powermat Mean? Powermat is a device that allows for wireless charging, an alternative to wired or cabled charging for smartphones, mobile devices and other types of equipment. Using an accessory called a “ring,” the user plugs the ring into the device before placing it on a pad for charging. Techopedia Explains Powermat Powermat works through the process of inductive charging where an alternating magnetic field is generated for a particular charging location....
What Does Test Case Generation Mean? Test case generation is the process of writing SQL test cases for verifying and testing database functionalities. Relational databases are queried by SQL statements, so the test cases are also generated in SQL. Test cases are designed based of the functionalities of an application. So it varies from one application to another. The purpose of test case generation is to check the output against expected results....
E3 is the San Diego Comic-Con of the gaming world. All the big companies - Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and others - unload exciting announcements for upcoming games. With the Switch’s massive popularity, many eyes will be on Nintendo’s presentation at this year’s E3. Arguably, Nintendo won last year’s E3. The company announced Metroid Prime 4, a Pokémon RPG for Switch, a new Yoshi game, among other titles. Nintendo has a lot to do to match last year’s E3 outing....
Stranger Things season 4 was no stranger to the spotlight, receiving much acclaim and accolades, on top of already having been renewed for a fifth, final season. However, the end of Stranger Things may not really be so near. Nearly a year ago, Netflix CEO and COO Ted Sarandos first hinted at a forthcoming Stranger Things franchise, referring to the series as “a franchise being born” and teasing spinoffs, according to Deadline....
Dracula is one of the most recognizable figures in popular culture, having been a mainstay of literature, film, stage, comics, TV, and more for 125 years. And it all flows back to Bram Stoker’s original 1897 novel, Dracula, which not only stands as a milestone in both horror and English literature, but provided the template for the vampire that has influenced a vast swath of entertainment for more than a century....
To many loyal fans of different franchises, movie adaptations can be hit-or-miss. It’s important that those adapting the item (whether it’s a book, video game, or something else entirely) accurately capture the story that was being told in the source work. In the past, movie adaptations of video games especially have been either well-received or quite the opposite. Movies like Assassin’s Creed and Silent Hill come to mind when thinking about some of the worst video game adaptations....
Season of the Worthy arrived yesterday with about as much pomp and circumstance as previous Destiny 2 seasons. The big reveal for this season was the return of Trials of Osiris, a PvP-centered game mode that provides unique rewards for teams that manage to win multiple matches in a row. However, the teasers Bungie posted in the weeks leading up to March 10th certainly made it seem like there was going to be some exciting new content for everyone and not just Crucible try-hards....
This article contains spoilers for episode 4 of The Rings of Power and J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. In episode 4 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, we finally learn what Durin IV (Owain Arthur) and Disa (Sophia Nomvete) have discovered in the Khazad-dûm mines – the precious metal mithril. In The Lord of the Rings universe, mithril becomes highly sought after in Middle-earth both for its beauty and its durability – it shines like silver, is stronger than steel, it’s as malleable as copper, and doesn’t tarnish....
In the latest edition of “nope, I’m out” – WildEarth decided to give a pair of banded-legged Nephila, also known as golden orb spiders, an uncomfortable amount of airtime. Their Twitch channel consists of live nature documentaries that take place “in the heart of the African wilderness,” incorporating viewer interactivity into their broadcasts. One of the guides of the stream, Lauren Arthur, did a brilliant job providing interesting information to viewers as the female golden orb spider wrapped up one of its meals....
A fan has made a real-life rendition of Gwent, the card game from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, as a gift for her boyfriend. The craftsmanship is stellar, and fans of The Witcher will want to check this out. CD Projekt Red did a phenomenal job on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and the game has earned critical acclaim and even scooped the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards....
In the World of Warcraft community, raiding is a major part of the end-game experience. Once players complete the quests, increase their level, and seek out a bigger challenge, only a raid can offer proper scaling. While World of Warcraft raids are a massive ordeal within the community, one consistent complaint is that gearing has not changed for several patches. For a game as old and revered as World of Warcraft, the lack of a mechanic evolution is both expected and frustrating....
Microsoft has made it clear that its strategy moving in to the next-generation of gaming is to focus primarily on its Xbox Game Pass service. Xbox Game Pass, for the uninitiated, gives subscribers instant access to over 100 games across PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X, not to mention many other bonuses. And it seems Microsoft is going to continue focusing on Xbox Game Pass in 2021, with Head of Xbox Phil Spencer teasing big things for the service in the new year....
Clock’s ticking until the next-generation Xbox Series X in November, but for now, Xbox’s Games with Gold continues with September’s offerings. Every month since June of 2013, Xbox Live Gold members have received free games as part of their Live subscription. The selection for Games with Gold is typically a random assortment of titles, ranging from triple-A titles in their twilight, to indie delights that deserve more attention. August’s Games with Gold included Portal Knights, MX Unleashed, Red Faction 2, and Override: Mech City Brawl....
The demand for Microsoft’s Xbox Series S, which is the cheaper and smaller console in the series, has been greater than for the Xbox Series X. Retailers expect the demand for the Xbox Series S to remain high until the end of 2021, especially since games like Halo Infinite are pending release and the console is compatible with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming. The more affordable all-digital Xbox Series S enables next-gen gaming at 1440p resolution and up to 120fps for significantly reduced load times and enhanced visuals, yet has a smaller SSD than the Xbox Series X, so additional storage may be needed in the future for active gamers....
The reveal of the Xbox Series S didn’t exactly catch anyone by surprise (we’ve seen roughly three different Xbox Series S leaks in as many months), but the specifics of Microsoft’s “other” next-gen console have raised some fascinating questions about which Xbox you should buy in November. Your decision will ultimately come down to a variety of personal preferences, but choosing between the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X first requires you to understand some of the fundamental differences between the two devices....
Virtual reality, while interesting, has only begun to come into its own in the last few years, offering players an immersive new way to play games, assuming enthusiasts can get past the living space and cost barriers. However, Xbox notably hasn’t taken a crack at virtual reality in any major way, despite its competitors dabbling in the tech. That may be changing soon, though. Xbox recently launched its Xbox Wireless Headset, a new option for users looking for something similar to PlayStation’s Pulse 3D Headset....
According to recent reports, the Xbox Series X is capable of loading current-gen games approximately 70-80% faster than the Xbox One X. It’s important to note that these are non-optimized games from this console generation, meaning that this achievement can be wholly attributed to the Xbox Series X’s power, as opposed to any improvements and enhancements made to the games themselves. The news comes from GameSpot, who recently published an impressions piece after going hands-on with the Xbox Series X....
Earlier this month, Yahoo announced it’s shutting down Yahoo Answers permanently on May 4. Years of entertaining questions may disappear, but thankfully, one hero is adding Yahoo Answers into Typing of the Dead. Typing of the Dead is a spin-off of the popular zombie-shooter game, House of the Dead. Players make their way through a short campaign while killing the undead. The premise of Typing of the Dead is the same; instead of shooting though, you have to type....
