[ad_1] We’ve seen Wolfenstein — and usually Doom — ported to all kinds of platforms before, but this cardboard version of iD Software’s classic FPS is unique. Through the magic of telepresence, players control a tiny robot that is actually driving through a tiny maze, knocking over cardboard Nazis as they go. If you want […]
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What’s on TV: ‘Bill and Ted Face the Music,’ ‘Madden NFL 21’
[ad_1] This week the new Bill & Ted movie is getting a release direct to home viewers, who can purchase the movie for $25. For gamers, this is the release week for Madden NFL 21. Some special edition buyers have access already, while others will have to wait a few days or be satisfied with […]
Oculus Connect conference is now Facebook Connect
[ad_1] Further, the company is changing the name of its internal AR/VR team to Facebook Reality Labs (or FRL). FRL was the name previously given to the company’s research division, which in turn used to be known as Oculus Research. That team will now be known as FRL Research, and will still be led by […]
Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits)
[ad_1] What you won’t get are credits for audiobooks that aren’t included in the Plus library. For those, you’ll need Audible Premium Plus, which replaces the Gold and Platinum plans. With that $14.95/month subscription, you’ll receive one credit per month for any audiobook of your choosing. If you were on the Platinum plan, you’ll be […]
TikTok sues the US government over upcoming ban
[ad_1] Specifically, TikTok says that it has already gone to “great lengths” to show a commitment to the US market, noting that its key personnel are all Americans based in the US, thus not subject to Chinese law. Furthermore, the company stores data not in China but in servers located in the US and Singapore. […]
Crunchyroll subscribers can finally watch anime offline
[ad_1] Today, Crunchyroll is introducing new membership tiers, two of which allow offline viewing. Crunchyroll already had free and $8 (Fan) subscriptions. Now, the anime streaming service is offering two additional tiers: Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan. The new premium tiers include the offline viewing feature. In addition to offline viewing, Mega Fan, which costs […]
BTS is the first to rack up 100 million YouTube views in 24 hours
[ad_1] Like with Blackpink’s achievement, this should represent real, organic views. YouTube stopped counting paid ad views toward 24-hour tallies in September 2019, reducing the chances that labels will artificially inflate figures. This probably won’t end the quest for short-term YouTube domination. Labels like to brag about 24-hour view counts, and there will likely be […]
Rocksteady’s new ‘Suicide Squad’ game is all about killing Superman
[ad_1] Most of DC Fandome’s big reveals today have focused on its upcoming films, but there was still time to squeeze in a video game announcement or two. Earlier today we got a look at Warner Bros. Montreal’s new Bat-Family title, Gotham Knights. Now we’ve finally gotten more details on Rocksteady’s upcoming Suicide Squad title […]
‘Gotham Knights’ is a Batman game without the Caped Crusader
[ad_1] DC’s Fandome event was intended as a replacement for the company’s usual big presence at this year’s cancelled San Diego Comic-Con, and within minutes the company came out swinging with its first big announcement: Gotham Knights, a video game about a city without Batman, where his various proteges have to step up to defend […]
Shudder’s ‘Host’ finds the true horror in pandemic Zoom calls
[ad_1] While we don’t spend much time with the friends before things get creepy, we see them deal with issues familiar to anyone living through the COVID-19 epidemic. There’s the frustration of wrangling an older parent who keeps going outside, even if a short walk may mean certain doom. The annoyance of joining a Zoom […]