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This Twitter account answers video games’ biggest question: Can you pet the dog?
You cannot pet the dogs in Minecraft or Fortnite, but you can pet the dogs in Butterfly Soup. You couldn’t pet the dog in Enter the Gungeon, but now you can following an update. This is the feed of @CanYouPetTheDog, a Twitter account that, well, answers whether you can pet dogs in popular video games, with accompanying video as proof. дальше »
2019-4-11 17:39 | |
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Teenagers are killing GameStop
A new survey of American teenagers reveals they’re turning more and more to digital stores for their games. Gone is the era of kids forking cash over countertops — now they’re increasingly turning to their parents’ credit cards in the Epic Games Store. дальше »
2019-4-10 21:26 | |
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Cryptocurrency market report confirms gamblers drive blockchain adoption
In the first quarter of this year alone, at least 504 new decentralized apps (dapps) have been listed, and more than half of them are running on Ethereum. Dapp explorer Dapp. com has issued its latest market report. дальше »
2019-4-10 19:34 | |
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40 years of console wars, spellbindingly charted for your viewing pleasure
We enjoyed creating our last bar chart race about phone sales so much, we couldn’t resist doing another. So, this time round we’ve looked at something close to all our hearts: the console wars. дальше »
2019-4-9 17:05 | |
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The dark age of adventure games — and the gems it produced
In the early 2000s, the supply of adventure games had all but dried up after major studios like LucasArts and Sierra folded. But despite the shift in fans’ interest towards other genres, a few tenacious developers stood their ground and churned out some memorable point-and-click titles that are worth revisiting more than a decade later. дальше »
2019-4-6 04:17 | |
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Angel/Devil: Is Borderlands 3 worth a trip to the Epic Games Store?
2K Games revealed this week that Borderlands 3, the latest entry in the much-loved co-op shooter series, will be released on the Epic Games Store as a timed exclusive. Does this mean you should buy it there? Well that’s a tricky question, with both sides having some reasonable arguments in their favor. дальше »
2019-4-6 23:22 | |
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Sony’s new PS4 refund policy is draconian, but it’s still better than Nintendo’s
Gotta be careful with April Fool’s Day announcements — most companies know just how to push gamers’ buttons and won’t hesitate to do so on the one day a year we’re all supposed to laugh it off. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:56 | |
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Redditors are pissed (and delighted) about the temporary shutdown of its r/games subreddit
Usually, being a gamer on the first of April is good fun — jokes, memes, pranks about Half-Life 3. But the moderators of Reddit’s r/Games subreddit made it very clear when they shuttered the community today that they were dead serious. дальше »
2019-4-2 03:56 | |
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Sekiro review: Perfection perfected
I’ve been to hell and back – and I loved every minute of it. I took a full week off to play FromSoftware’s latest game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It kicked my ass, it made me question my life choices, then I kicked its ass and I felt rejuvenated. дальше »
2019-4-1 17:51 | |
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Here are some good (and cheap) indie games to occupy your weekend
Games can be a bit of time sink — and time is a finite resource. For those of you living for the weekend (this weekend, in particular), we’ve come up with a few new indie games (and one classic) to try that won’t take up too much of your time or money. дальше »
2019-3-30 05:31 | |
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Sony will stop selling PS4 game codes in physical stores
Sony revealed it’s eliminating one of the only ways for gamers to buy games for list price without having to hand over their credit card details — namely, in-store digital codes. So if you wanted to buy a game from an actual retailer, your only options now are physical discs or PlayStation cash cards. дальше »
2019-3-28 22:36 | |
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Bethesda’s games are going back to Steam, Epic gets snubbed
Bethesda has declared its public support of Steam by promising its upcoming games will have a home there. A scant six months ago, this would have just been the end of the company’s failed attempt to launch its own platform. дальше »
2019-3-27 23:00 | |
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Blizzard tweaks loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm amid gambling controversy
Players of Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm noticed something in the latest patch notes: the developers were removing the ability to buy loot boxes with real money. Given the battle that game publishers are fighting with officials across the globe over loot boxes, it’s possible this is an sign of things to come — an experiment Blizzard is running with one of its smaller games that could prevent trouble for its bigger ones, and gauge how an invested community of gamers will respond. дальше »
2019-3-26 19:20 | |
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Apple announces Arcade, its new game streaming subscription service
Apple today announced Arcade, its game streaming service that claims to span mobile, desktop and other devices. With a subscription, gamers will have access to games on any of their Apple devices, and it will offer over 100 new games not available anywhere else at launch. дальше »
2019-3-25 20:54 | |
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Apple announces Arcade, its new game subscription service
Apple today announced Arcade, its game subscription service that claims to span mobile, desktop and other devices. Gamers who subscribe will have access to games on any of their Apple devices, and it will offer over 100 new games not available anywhere else at launch. дальше »
2019-3-25 20:54 | |
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve‘s Steam platform made it possible for malicious actors to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and even infect their systems with additional malware. The security kink resided in Steam‘s server browser functionality – which lets players look up severs for a number of games (including hit titles like CS:GO, Half-Life 2, and Team Fortress 2) – according to a HackerOne vulnerability disclosure made public on March 15. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:42 | |
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. дальше »
2019-3-21 23:28 | |
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Disney resurrects Lucasfilm Games for a mysterious Star Wars project
Disney appears to be reviving Lucasfilms Games on the sly, hiring people to work on “interactive products. ” The job postings are vague, but we can surmise Disney might be making a new Star Wars game. дальше »
2019-3-20 19:51 | |
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Disney bolsters Lucasfilm Games for a bright Star Wars future [Updated]
[Update 5pm] Lucasfilm got in touch with us to let us know the job postings that raised this speculation were to beef up an internal team that assists game developers with licensed IP. It’s not so much a “mysterious project” as it is all the upcoming Star Wars stuff we already know about, such as Respawn’s Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, which is due to come out later this year. дальше »
2019-3-21 19:51 | |
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Stadia’s Google Assistant integration is the gaming feature I never knew I needed
Google today revealed just what kind of hat it intends to throw in the gaming ring — a cloud streaming service called Stadia. Most of the news was a lot of blue sky development jargon, but it did reveal one thing about Stadia that’ll probably do more to help gamers than any new controller or lack of latency: a dedicated walkthrough button. дальше »
2019-3-20 01:52 | |
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Google announces Stadia, its cross-platform game streaming service
At the 2019 Game Developers Conference (FDC) in San Francisco today, Google unveiled Stadia, its all-you-can-play game streaming service. It’s launching sometime this year, first in the US, Canada, UK, and most of Europe. дальше »
2019-3-19 21:28 | |
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Rift widens between Epic and gamers over data mining allegations
Epic Games is being torn a new one by gamers again. This time, it’s been accused of mining users’ Steam data without their permission. As you’d expect, Epic’s critics are taking it as fresh grist in the ongoing controversy over Epic’s storefront — which might turn off developers who want to bring their games there in future. дальше »
2019-3-15 21:34 | |
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Steam now lets you stream and play your games on a phone or desktop anywhere
Valve has just launched a major update to its Steam Link service: you can now stream and play your collection of games on a desktop or Android device wherever you are. All you need is an internet connection. дальше »
2019-3-15 11:01 | |
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This Chinese turn-based singing game looks amazing
I used to get so damn excited about apps. I spent hours downloading ridiculous flashlights and mind readers and guessing games, but then, I plateaued. Little blew me away. Thankfully, something amazing has arrived on the scene: Music Meetup. дальше »
2019-3-12 16:10 | |
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Video games could help uncover your hidden talents — and make you happier
If you’ve ever wondered whether you could make a real contribution to the world but aren’t sure you have any really meaningful talents, perhaps you should look at how you play computer games. A growing body of research suggests that the virtual world can show you what you are truly capable of. дальше »
2019-3-2 21:00 | |
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A love letter to Codenames – a brilliant, easy-to-pick-up board game
I’m not sure when it happened, but board games are cool again. Yeah, we all liked Cluedo as kids, but when you hit puberty the idea of staring at the Scrabble board, massaging your temples, and desperately trying to think of something better than a three-letter word doesn’t sound great. дальше »
2019-2-28 13:58 | |
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Designers have an obligation to make gaming accessible for people with disabilities
Anyone can play video games, right? If you’ve been following recent buzz in the gaming industry, you might be under the impression that video games are more accessible than they’ve ever been. Popular talking points include how video game audiences are increasingly large and diverse. дальше »
2019-2-23 20:00 | |
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Arkadium CEO Jessica Rovello on Solitaire’s enduring appeal
There’s a certain kind of computer game everyone plays, the kind that have been around for so long most people don’t even know a time when they weren’t always available to play. No, I’m not talking about Fortnite. дальше »
2019-2-22 01:18 | |
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The VR revolution is already here — and it isn’t gaming
Reports of the death of virtual reality are greatly exaggerated. In fact, far from dying, the VR industry is poised for explosive growth in the near-term according to analysts. Modern VR headsets arrived less than three years ago. дальше »
2019-2-20 00:23 | |
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Here are the 5 hottest startups in Sweden
Dubbed a ‘unicorn factory’ Sweden has become a powerhouse incubator for some of the most innovative startups. It’s no wonder, with massive success stories such as iZettle and Mojang Games (the creators of Minecraft) that the country has been experiencing an influx of growth in technology in the last decade. дальше »
2019-2-15 12:00 | |
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Crackdown 3 is like a sugary treat with no filling
Crackdown 3 is a game for action fiends, the sort who don’t want any of that pesky “story” or “depth” to get in the way of their next dopamine release. It may not be the smartest or most sophisticated game to come out this year, but goddamn is it fun. дальше »
2019-2-15 21:54 | |
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Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility
Accessibility in games is more important now than ever, thanks to changing legislation in the US and increased awareness among consumers. Major game companies are trying harder to make sure everyone can play. дальше »
2019-2-13 00:15 | |
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Return of the Obra Dinn is the best game you aren’t playing
Indie games often slide under the radar, even when they’re brilliant — more so if they’re not part of a popular genre. So in the interest of making sure a gem of a game doesn’t go unsung, I thought I’d recommend the game that wowed me the most in 2018: Lucas Pope’s Return of the Obra Dinn. дальше »
2019-2-9 01:09 | |
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I was wrong about retro consoles – they’re a huge success
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. дальше »
2019-2-1 03:08 | |
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I was wrong about retro consoles
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. дальше »
2019-2-1 03:08 | |
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We used to learn coding by making games, but now we make calculators
HackerRank released its 2019 Developer Skills report this week. The report, which includes data from over 71,000 coders, paints a picture of stark generational differences. For instance, did you know different generations of coders built completely different things for their first program? Older developers, particularly those in the 38-53 and the 54-72 age brackets, overwhelmingly tended to create games as their first programming project. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:16 | |
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How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The PlayStation Network is a perfectly serviceable gaming network, and you can meet some lovely people though it. дальше »
2019-1-31 03:25 | |
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How to play Oculus games on your Vive headset
Purchasing either of the two most popular virtual reality headsets — HTC Vive and Oculus Rift — is an exercise in making concessions. Vive has superior visuals and better controllers, but Rift is more intuitive and portable. дальше »
2019-1-30 02:41 | |
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Japanese officials will target millions of IoT devices to help secure the Olympics
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games just one year away, Japan isn’t leaving anything to chance. On Friday, the country approved a law that would allow the government to hack into insecure IoT devices, in order to survey the number of easily-hackable gadgets that exist within the country. дальше »
2019-1-28 16:35 | |
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Unity Launches SDK to Enable Developers Monetize their Games with Kin Cryptocurrency
Unity, the world's leading game development platform has launched a new software development kit (SDK) aimed at making it possible for game creators to monetise their mobile games with KIN cryptocurrency, reported The Next Web on January 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-26 23:26 | |
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Ballsy mobile devs can now monetize their games with cryptocurrency
A new software development kit (SDK) for Unity has been released, allowing indie developers to monetize their mobile games from top-to-bottom with KIN cryptocurrency. As of today, mobile games made with the Unity engine can support earning, spending, and tipping KIN in-game, and even reward users with cryptocurrency for interacting with each other. дальше »
2019-1-25 18:39 | |
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How DeepMind’s AI defeated top players at StarCraft II
DeepMind previously took on the challenge of beating world champions at the Chinese game of Go. It’s also gotten astonishingly good at Chess and Shogi, and has wiped the floor with the best AIs developed for those games. дальше »
2019-1-25 12:23 | |
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Watch out for this new cryptocurrency ransomware stalking the web
Researchers have discovered “Anatova”, a brand new family of cryptocurrency-fuelled ransomware, and they warn it has the potential to become outright dangerous. Cybersecurity firm McAfee explained Anatova hides in seemingly innocuous icon files – usually the same popular games or applications – in order to fool the user into downloading the malware. дальше »
2019-1-23 19:58 | |
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Review: A Fisherman’s Tale is the best way to play with yourself in VR
Vertigo Games today released its VR puzzler A Fisherman’s Tale, a game in which you play with yourself to solve a puppet’s problems. The general idea here is that you’ll be controlling a character inside of a building that’s controlling a character inside a building… that’s controlling a character inside a building… basically, it’s turtles all the way down. дальше »
2019-1-23 23:00 | |
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Why Guerrilla Games stubbornly built its amazing game engine from scratch
For our ongoing series ‘Fundamentals’ we’re looking at different companies worldwide and the basic principles they were built on. This time: video game developer Guerrilla Games. Guerrilla Games’ picturesque canalside office was originally intended to house 190 people, its technical director Michiel van der Leeuw tells me as he rushes through the building in search of an empty room. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:30 | |
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Fortnite vulnerability could have left millions of credit cards exposed
Just as triumphant reports come in about Fortnite‘s success, the world’s most popular game is forced to contend with stories about security vulnerabilities that could have exposed its millions of players to hackers. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:33 | |
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EA cancels major Star Wars game, destroying hope for a single-player revival
Reports circulated last night reveal that one of Electronic Arts‘s upcoming Star Wars games, revealed almost three years ago, has now been quietly canceled by the publisher. The game in question was being developed by EA‘s Vancouver studio. дальше »
2019-1-16 20:44 | |
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