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EA has filed a patent for “Artificial Intelligence Based Virtual Object Aging,” which could see objects age within games using AI. Just to be clear, there is no evidence at present to say this method will be used for any of EA’s upcoming games. EA’s patent does hold some interesting claims that the method, which utilizes artificial intelligence, could streamline the process of making in-game assets appear old. For most, that process is currently very hands-on, requiring conscious intervention for virtually every texture change and missing piece....

If you’re not done trying to be the very best there ever was (at snapping), then lucky for you, New Pokemon Snap has an abundance of hidden content ready for you to spend hours grinding once you’ve completed the game’s core story. From trying to climb the online course rankings to trying to max your Research Levels, there really is an endless amount to do for those not yet done exploring Pokemon’s Lental region...

While the series was once fairly popular on the DS, recent years haven’t been kind to Scribblenauts. Two years ago, Scribblenauts creator 5th Cell laid off staff and cancelled its plans for a new game in the series, leaving many fans to wonder if Maxwell’s wordy adventures would ever continue. Now, nearly four years since the latest game in the series, Scribblenauts is making a multiplayer-centric comeback as Scribblenauts Showdown for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch....

It goes without saying that Apple’s iPhone revolutionized the smartphone game upon its initial release in back in 2007, and looking at the device in retrospect, its design really hasn’t changed all that drastically. While companies like Samsung have made attempts to reinvent the smartphone with new technologies and foldable devices, Apple has remained rather faithful to its original iPhone design, sometimes simply changing the phone’s shape and screen sizes just slightly....

Before I really dig into my thoughts on NHL 21, the final major sports release before the next generation consoles hit the market next month, I have to point out something that wasn’t in the game. It’s usually hard to knock a sports game for what it didn’t do, but in this case, I think I’m justified in my disappointment. Where the heck are the Seattle Kraken? For the uninitiated, that’s the team which will play its inaugural campaign as the NHL’s 32nd franchise starting in the 2021-22 season....

The 30th anniversary of the EarthBound/Mother series is almost here and Nintendo has decided to celebrate the occasion with a timed Spirit event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The more optimistic Nintendo fan might have expected news of an English localization of Mother 3 on the anniversary of the series, or at least the appearance of EarthBound Beginnings on the Nintendo Switch Online service. The fans who have spent years being disappointed in Nintendo’s treatment of the series might be surprised to find that the anniversary was referenced at all....

Nintendo has revealed new details about Bowser’s Fury via the Wii U port’s new website. Nintendo was never going to let a pandemic put a stop to celebrating Mario’s 35th anniversary. Even though the celebrations seemed to be pushed back, pretty much everything it appeared to have planned has eventually gone ahead. The release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, and Super Mario Bros. 35 which has now tasked players with thwarting 3....

While fans are eager to re-play one of the PS3’s last great games, in 1080p and 60 frames-per-second no less, many are curious to know whether The Last of Us Remastered will feature any new content beyond the current selection of DLC. The good news is developer Naughty Dog does have future DLC plans for The Last of Us and gamers should hear more about that soon. However, gamers may be disappointed to learn that this forthcoming The Last of Us DLC will be wholly multiplayer-focused....

Ever since Bungie Day was conceived, fans have always hoped for the day to bring with it surprise reveals and crazy announcements. After all, why else would a game studio create its own holiday? With The Taken King expansion coming soon for Destiny, it’s understandable that Bungie enthusiasts would expect an announcement about the expansion to come on Bungie Day. Unfortunately for Destiny fans, that doesn’t appear to be the case at all....

Dozens of players have come together in No Man’s Sky and constructed settlements focused on one major collective goal: a giant, never-ending rave. The group of players, known as The Galactic Hub, settled on two planets in No Man’s Sky that were in close proximity to each other and began building dozens of bases that feature musical stages, meteor showers, and inventions that combine music with mini-games. The idea sprouted when Hello Games added a fully functional synthesizer to the game late last year, allowing players to create unique music that can be heard by visitors....

Best budget phone 2021: Cheap phones for $200/£200 or less Design Moto: 165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2mm - 200g Nokia: 161 x 76 x 8.7 - 181g Both: Plastic build Display Moto: 6.5-inch IPS LCD 20:9 panel Nokia: 6.39-inch IPS LCD 19.5:9 panel Moto: 720 x 1600 resolution Nokia: 720 x 1560 resolution Performance and battery life Moto: Snapdragon 460 processor Nokia: Snapdragon 662 processor Both: 4GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage Both: microSD expansion Moto: 5000mAh battery Nokia: 4000mAh battery Cameras Moto: quad camera 48MP primary - 8MP ultrawide 2MP depth and macro sensors Nokia: quad camera 48MP primary - 5MP ultrawide 2MP depth and macro sensors Nokia: 4K video Moto: 1080p video...

Nvidia has announced that the desktop version of their RTX 3050 “entry-level” GPU will be released on January 27 for $249, which has prompted PC gamers everywhere to start finding ways to beat the scalpers and actually buy one of these new GPUs at the retail price before they hit the second hand markets. To be entirely honest, everything in the recent history of video game-related technology suggests that it’s going to be very difficult to secure an RTX 3050 at launch or at any point in the near future....

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for films to be eligible for the Best Picture Oscar. Films will have to meet the minimum inclusion and diversity requirements outlined by the Academy starting with the 96th Oscars in 2024. The new standards were developed by a task force headed by Academy governors DeVon Franklin and Jim Gianopulos. While the new eligibility requirements were crafted from a template inspired by the British Film Institute (BFI) Diversity Standards, which are used to determine funding eligibility in the UK and eligibility in some categories of the British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) Awards, they were adapted to meet the particular needs of the Academy....

Out of the four classes available in Outriders, Technomancer might be the one that feels the most flexible. With a great balance between damage and support abilities, plus some of the most interesting armor sets, the Technomancer class is really fun to play. In this in-depth guide, we’ll be covering just about everything you need to know about the class: class trees, mods, weapons, armor, and general playstyles. We’ll also include some links to specific builds throughout....

Farming Titanium during your campaign playthrough of Outriders is recommended for the late game. You’ll need plenty of Titanium to continually craft and upgrade gear during endgame expedition runs. It’s a bit of a grind, but there are ways to make the Titanium gathering a bit easier. There are several missions, side quests, and expeditions that reward significant amounts of Titanium compared to other parts of the game. Because you can repeat quests in Outriders, you can spend a good couple of hours repeating the same boss fight over and over again....

The Technomancer is a long-range damage class in Outriders, but that doesn’t mean you have to completely focus on Sniper Rifles. Sometimes you need something with a little extra close-range umph. Depending on the Technomancer build you go for, there are plenty of different options for weapons. Here’s a look at some of the best weapons in the game for Technomancer. We’ll cover legendaries primarily, as these are the guns you’ll be aiming for in the late game....

Earning the best gear in Outriders will require you to clear Expeditions, endgame missions that have a strict time limit. The faster you clear these missions, the more rewards you’ll earn. While Challenge Tiers make these missions harder in general, some Expeditions are far more difficult than others. Frontline is a divisive Expedition. For high DPS builds, this mission is a reasonable Expedition to farm. For support or tank builds, Frontline is nearly impossible to clear due to the sheer number of enemies....

Giant mech battles are nothing new to the gaming scene. Unfortunately, also not new is that the genre has few examples of quality mech-battling gameplay. Override 2: Super Mech League recently added its name to the fray, bringing hectic arena combat to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Although fun at times, it’s ultimately hard to recommend this particular arena fighter over other fighting games that are also available right now, unless you REALLY like mechs....

Following an accidental discovery of the new skin by a Reddit user, Blizzard officially announced the Demon Hunter Sombra skin for Overwatch. Released as a way to celebrate the upcoming BlizzCon 2018 event in November, the legendary-tier Demon Hunter Sombra skin is actually available right now. Instead of unlocking the Demon Hunter Sombra skin in a loot box or buying it with in-game currency, the only way Overwatch players can get it is by either purchasing an actual BlizzCon ticket or a Virtual Ticket....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has been hugely successful since it hit PC early access last year, smashing Steam concurrent user records and surpassing 30 million units sold. Considering the game’s massive popularity, it’s no surprise that other studios have copied the battle royale formula, with Hi-Rez Studios being the latest to throw its hat in the ring by adding a battle royale mode to Paladins: Champions of the Realm later this year....