A catastrophic data loss goes way beyond just losing files. You could have digitized photos or home movies on your hard drive, and if they’re not backed up when your computer meets with a sudden disaster, they’re gone forever. That’s when your data loss becomes a huge ball of emotional stress that you really could … Read more
What is good noise? “Golden” by Hunter/X from K-Pop Demon Hunters is good noise. New episodes of Jamie Loftus’ Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) podcast is good noise. The guns firing in the bank heist scene of Michael Mann’s Heat is good noise. What about bad noise? The couple on the bus with you arguing is … Read more
Battlefield Studios has shared a few key details about what to expect from the next Battlefield Labs test. Unfortunately, Labs remains closed to most of the public, meaning it’s technically not a second Battlefield 6 beta. The focus of the test, however, is very much informed by a lot of the feedback players shared during … Read more
The latest game in the grand HoYoverse has been unveiled. This morning, Chinese developer MiHoYo announced a new entry in the Honkai series – Honkai: Nexus Anima. The game was initially teased during Honkai: Star Rail’s anniversary concert back in May, but it’s been officially revealed today. Nexus Anima is essentially MiHoYo’s take on the … Read more
I love it when a game comes out of nowhere and surprises me. Earlier this month, that is exactly what happened when I saw the trailer for VoidBreaker during Gamescom Opening Night Live. I downloaded the fast-paced sci-fi roguelike FPS shortly after seeing it, and not only is it good, but it might be one … Read more
Electronic Arts revealed earlier this year that it’s planning to add a college basketball game to its ever-expanding roster of sports franchises. Then 2K Games came out hours later and indicated it was doing the same. Now new reporting suggests both publishers have been at war behind the scenes trying to lock up the deals … Read more
In 2014, before allegations of sexual misconduct against him became public, actor Kevin Spacey was one of the biggest names out there thanks to Netflix’s House of Cards. And his role in that year’s Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare was a highlight. But now, it feels like a problematic relic. However, the game’s director, Glen … Read more
No Man’s Sky players are always talking about the fascinating planets they discover. Some are breathtaking paradises that look straight from the cover of a sci-fi paperback. Others are deadly traps ready to claim unsuspecting travelers as their next victims. It’s less often that you hear about the weird creatures living on these procedurally generated … Read more
The undead hordes are back in Grand Theft Auto Online, but they aren’t hanging out in a snowy cemetery like in last year’s Halloween event. Instead, zombies have infested the tropical island of Cayo Perico in a new mode that’s bigger and trippier than the last zombie survival mode. On August 28, Rockstar Games officially announced … Read more
Amazon is going big for Labor Day and Back to School season, slashing prices on computers just as they are most in demand. This is the time of year when students purchase new items for school and professionals upgrade their rigs, so if there’s ever a time to shell out for a new system at … Read more