The alpha of a game is always an interesting thing to see. It’s sort of like looking at a painting from far away. You can vaguely make out what it’s supposed to be but those small details haven’t come into frame yet. You assume they mean very little for the overall perception of the painting
The massive bill authorizes $740 billion for national defense spending and sets policies affecting every aspect of military operations. WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Dec. 28 voted 322-87 to overturn President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021. The measure is now headed to the Senate floor
Grimes has announced a new album of Miss Anthropocene remixes. The record, called Miss Anthropocene Rave Edition, is out on January 1 and includes contributions from Channel Tres, Modeselektor, BloodPop®, and more. The collection also features two remixes that Grimes recently premiered in a DJ mix for Apple Music. Check out the tracklist and cover
As pollyannaish as it sounds, especially as the domestic 2020 box office crumbles to a historic all-time low of $2.27 billion due to the coronavirus pandemic, the global theatrical business is poised for a comeback in 2021. However, it might take a few months. How in God’s name can such a ridiculous projection be forecasted?
Hello, Xbox fans! The end of the year is upon us and the Countdown Sale is here to offer you great deals on a wide variety of exciting Electronic Arts games. To make this deal even better, from December 23 to 28, we have a special gift for you: Purchase any edition of Madden NFL
How many more seasons of The Mandalorian? According to leading man Pedro Pascal, the question is about maintaining the “incredible standard” of the blockbuster Star Wars series. The first season of the Jon Favreau-created Mandalorian received a total of 15 Emmy Award nominations across 12 categories and took home seven, including the award for Outstanding
Breaking News ‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ star D’Andra Simmons is bedridden in a hospital due to COVID-19 — the first cast member from the Bravo shows who’s gotten this ill. Simmons’ condition was first announced by podcast host Kate Casey, who says … “Just heard from D’Andra and she is asking for your prayers. She’s
WASHINGTON — Viasat has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to perform an environmental review of SpaceX’s Starlink broadband constellation, arguing that the satellite system poses environmental hazards in space and on Earth. In a Dec. 22 filing, Viasat formally requested that the FCC conduct either an environmental assessment or more rigorous environmental impact statement of
Singer Jessie J spent Christmas in the hospital, deaf and unable to walk, with a disease that has no cure. Jessie J suffers from Meniere’s disease … an inner-ear condition that causes extreme ringing in the ear, hearing loss and vertigo. The “Bang Bang” singer said she went totally deaf in her right ear and
2020 has been a basically awful year. This is mostly an indisputable fact. Between global pandemic, hurricanes and wildfires, and now actual bombings, we’re all ready to move forward into something better. This includes Johnny Depp, who shared a holiday message with his fans hoping for better times ahead, and that includes, one assumes, for
After a lower-than-expected international opening last weekend, Wonder Woman 1984‘s global box office total has risen to $85 million. The film debuted on HBO Max and in theaters domestically on Christmas Day after opening in 32 markets internationally. After a weak box office total in China last week, Wonder Woman 1984 saw success this weekend
As we look back on 2020, it is staggering to think about the sheer volume of lives lost. This unrelenting year has been unlike any other because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the endless number of people who lost their fight against the virus. That’s in addition to the many people lost to other causes.
Cardi B has settled her two-year legal battle with former manager Klenord “Shaft” Raphael, Pitchfork can confirm. According to court documents viewed by Pitchfork, the lawsuit, including all claims and counterclaims, is “hereby dismissed in its entirety with prejudice against all parties.” The documents, which were filed December 24 in New York’s Southern District Court,
All things considered, 2020 was at least an O.K. year in the world of video games, with new titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hades, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake - and the sudden surge in popularity of Among Us - providing an escape for many who needed it. 2021’s PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC video game release
Goodbye Volcano High might not look like a graphically-intensive game, but its visual effects and art do put a strain on older hardware, which developer KO_OP is glad is not the case with the PlayStation 5. Speaking to the Official PlayStation Magazine (via GamesRadar), Creative Director Saleem Dabbous revealed that the PS5’s hardware allows developers to
Is Tariq St. Patrick a monster? On the surface, the answer seems obvious. He’s done a lot of terrible things over the year, from lying and stealing from the people who love him. Oh, and he murdered his father. But does that make him a monster? Power Book II: Ghost Season 1 Episode 9 was all
WASHINGTON — An agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union will allow the UK to remain in the Copernicus Earth observation program after it formally exits the EU. The UK and EU announced a broad agreement Dec. 24 governing the UK’s relationship with the EU once the country formally withdraws from the European
Cardi B‘s legal beef with her ex-manager is finally over — and she seems to be pretty dang pleased with the results. The rapper settled the dispute between her and Shaft, her ex-manager, who sued her for $10 mil in 2018 … claiming he discovered her, and that she left him out in the cold
Like the title suggests, Promising Young Woman brought a glimmer of promise to the specialty box office space. The Emerald Fennell-directed dramatic thriller starring Carey Mulligan debuted in 1,310 theaters in North America on December 25 earning an estimated $680K. Since making its world premiere at Sundance, the film has been getting tons of buzz and acclaim.
Hey Pilots! The time is finally here to enter the arena and start your journey to the top in Override 2: Super Mech League. At Modus Games, we’re extremely excited to welcome returning fans and newcomers to the series with today’s launch. Play Video The 3D competitive arena brawler returns with 20 distinctly devastating mechs,
Despite running pretty terribly on base PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, someone has now found a way to make Cyberpunk 2077 playable on the Nintendo Switch. And while the thought of Cyberpunk being played on a Switch might make you think that it would cause Nintendo’s handheld-console hybrid to nearly explode, the way in
Two-thirds majorities are needed in the House and Senate to overturn the president’s veto and enact the bill into law. WASHINGTON — Congressional defense committees and industry groups over the holiday break called on the House and Senate to override President Trump’s Dec. 23 veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. The NDAA for fiscal
Bluegrass guitarist Tony Rice, who was recognized as one of the all-time greats of the genre, has died. He was 69 and passed suddenly on December 25, his former label Rounder Records noted. As a solo performer, collaborator, and leader of the Tony Rice Unit, Rice was known for his inimitable skill as a flatpicker,
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David Sherborne highlighted key points from Justice Nicol’s decision that he believes led to an unfair conclusion. In short, he believes the justice’s “uncritical acceptance” of Amber Heard’s claims didn’t include appropriate analysis of the case. He argued that the justice excluded relevant evidence that supported Johnny Depp’s claims about Amber Heard’s behavior and didn’t
We’ve told you what we think are the best PC games of 2020 (well, as many as we could fit), but what about cold, hard business? For folks who want metrics and money, Valve have revealed the best-selling games on Steam of 2020. They’re a bit vague about it, mind. Valve avoid giving numbers or
Exclusive John B, Sarah, JJ and the rest of the gang from Netflix’s “Outer Banks” aren’t figments of the creators’ imaginations — they’re ripped straight off the pages of an existing novel … so claims the novelist in a new lawsuit. A man named Kevin Wooten has sued the streaming giant as well as ‘OB’
Play video content Ace Hood — one of DJ Khaled‘s former artists — was given an awesome Christmas gift to celebrate his success since going fully independent … and it comes courtesy of his wife, who’s got the perfect way to explain it. The Florida-based rapper was greeted with custom commemorative plaques from his wife,
A former producer from The Simpsons decided to let fans in on the joke this past Monday by explaining some of the show’s most misunderstood quotes. Matt Groening’s seminal adult cartoon is currently airing season 32 after satirizing American culture for 30 years. The animated sitcom has racked up numerous awards over the years for its consistently funny critique of suburban American
Yakuza is a longstanding franchise that has always featured Kazuma Kiryu front and center, but Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio decided to take an entirely different approach to the future of the franchise with a new hero. While Yakuza: Like a Dragon absolutely stays true to the heart of the series, balancing heavy themes and hilarious