The Atari 5200 History Launch And Failure

The console wars have been going on for some time. Today, Xbox and PlayStation are duking it out for supremacy. Before that, Nintendo and Sega were locked in bitter conflict for the top spot. But even before the NES and SG-1000 hit store shelves, a quieter console war raged for years. In this article, we deep dive into Atari 5200 failure. © Daniel McConnell (TrojanDan), CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons...

October 7, 2022 · 9 min · 1705 words · Joseph Srey

The Best Call Of Duty Black Ops Cold War Ffar 1 Loadout

Returning for its fourth appearance, the FAMAS has become one of Call of Duty‘s most iconic guns. The FFAR 1 in Black Ops Cold War is the latest rendition of the FAMAS. Similar to the original Black Ops, this year’s FAMAS is a fast-firing automatic assault rifle that requires good aim to stay on target. It is not a burst rifle, unlike its infamous Modern Warfare version. Its theoretical time to kill of just 330 ms is not incredible by any means, but it is relatively competitive when compared to other assault rifles....

October 7, 2022 · 4 min · 791 words · Chad Spinks

The Best Electric Scooters In 2022 For Every Budget

Key Points Best overall electric scooter of 2022: Razor Power Core E90Best performance: UNAGI Model One E500 – Dual MotorMost comfortable: Segway Ninebot F40 Getting a high-performance and durable electric scooter on a limited budget can be a hassle. However, the cut-throat competition in the market has made brands manufacture durable, easy-to-handle, and high-performance electric scooters. © Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock.com Technological advancement has also made it easy for scooter enthusiasts to get a bang for their buck with as low as $300....

October 7, 2022 · 13 min · 2671 words · Joseph Obrien

The Complete History Of The Enigma Machine

Facts about the Enigma Machine Breaking the Enigma Machine’s code was crucial for defeating the Nazis during World War II and saving millions of lives.The complete story of the Enigma code and the machine that broke it was not revealed until the 1990s.The Story of Alan Turing, the man who cracked the Enigma code, was the subject of the 2014 Oscar-winning movie, “The Imitation Game.”The Enigma was named after an orchestral composition by Edward Elgar entitled “Enigma Variations....

October 7, 2022 · 4 min · 840 words · Marcia Newton

The Division 2 Private Beta Begins In February

The Division 2 won’t release to PC until this March, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your boots on the ground before then. Ubisoft has revealed that you can participate in the game’s closed beta a month ahead of launch, and it’s provided details on how you can join in. The beta begins February 7, and there are two ways to gain access. The first is your most typical when it comes to games of this ilk: pre-ordering....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Chanell Potts

The Division Season Pass Content Includes Three Expansion Packs New Gear Events

Ubisoft has outlined the list of content included with The Division’s Season Pass, confirming that Season Pass owners will gain access to three upcoming expansion packs, additional gear and exclusive “monthly perks”. While dates for the expansions have yet to be confirmed, the first, called ‘Underground’, will let a squad of four players “explore new territory in a post-epidemic New York City underworld”. The second, meanwhile, which is titled ‘Survival’, will task players with surviving “a hostile environment that will challenge even the most hardcore Division players”....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 217 words · Mary Amato

The Final Sweet Winter With Pokemon Short Video Is The Most Heartwarming One Yet

Last week, we saw the first two episodes of “Sweet Winter with Pokemon,” the series of short videos about a man who cooks Pokemon-themed food alongside his Pokemon partners. The videos are live-action and use incredibly adorable CGI for the Pokemon characters. The third and final episode of this series has just been released, and this one is the most heartwarming of the bunch. All four of the man’s Pokemon—Pikachu, Charmander, Jigglypuff, and Psyduck—join him this time as he picks fruit like strawberries and cherries in his yard to prepare his new recipes....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 281 words · Jerry Stinser

The Irs Is Looking At Your V Bucks And Apex Coins For Taxes

The Tax Man is still after your V-Bucks and Apex Coins for 2019’s taxes, although there appears to be some confusion at the IRS when it comes to virtual currencies. When you’re filling out your income taxes, you generally don’t worry about the $5 you spent buying a skin in Fortnite. Or even the $20 you spent opening loot boxes last year. Generally speaking, neither did the IRS, but some new updates have thrown confusion over some pretty serious questions when it comes to virtual currencies....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 325 words · William Anderson

The Last Kingdom Season 4 Episode 4 Review Battle Royal

This The Last Kingdom review contains spoilers. The Last Kingdom season 4 episode 4 Always good in a pinch is Uhtred, son of Uhtred/father of other Uhtred. However scant his resources – be they freshly stripped tree branches or the headless corpse of a Saxon child – he makes the most of what’s available. Uhtred’s A-Team ingenuity in episode four bought him valuable time in the fight against Cnut’s superior forces....

October 7, 2022 · 4 min · 754 words · Darlene Ward

The Legend Of Heroes Trails From Zero Review Crossbell S Shadows

12 years ago Nihon Falcom released the fourth mainline entry in its Kiseki series, Trails from Zero. It is the successor to the original Sky trilogy which has since become renowned as one of the premier JRPGs of the 2000s. At least, that’s how it went down in Japan. In the west, most people haven’t even heard of Kiseki and even fewer Trails From Zero. Despite its universal acclaim back home, Trails From Zero wasn’t released outside of Japan and China....

October 7, 2022 · 7 min · 1333 words · Dianne Garrett

The Lord Of The Rings Gollum Confirmed For Ps5 And Xbox Series X

Daedalic Entertainment confirms that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be released on PS5 and the Xbox Series X. This makes it one of few games confirmed for the new consoles as Godfall was announced for PS5 at The Game Awards 2019. Speaking to Edge magazine in the February 2020 issue (issue 341), Daedalic Entertainment revealed that The Lord of the Rings: Gollum would be released in 2021 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 423 words · Devon Henry

The Most Powerful Workstation Chips Available Today

Key Points Most powerful chip on the market today: AMD Threadripper Pro 3995WXA cheaper alternative: AMD Threadripper 3970XBest for video editing: Ryzen 7 3700X Today, building a powerful workstation PC is well within reach for creators and enthusiasts. Gamers especially can expect to build a beastly machine without totally breaking the bank (depending on your choice of components). If you are looking to build for Content creation, however, it can get pretty pricey and you’ll want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck....

October 7, 2022 · 10 min · 2111 words · Bobby Sniff

The Seven Deadly Sins Gameplay Highlights Adventure Mode

Bandai Namco Games has unwrapped a fresh gameplay video for The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia, showcasing footage for the anime-flavored brawler’s Adventure mode on PS4. The trailer makes a point of highlighting the fact there’s more to do than duff up legions of bad guys, with players able to venture across Britannia and visit iconic locations such as the Boar Hat tavern. Adventure Mode is also the platform for reliving the anime storyline as you hop into the shoes of various characters from the series, as well as taking on side quests, nabbing power-ups, and listening to local rumors....

October 7, 2022 · 1 min · 141 words · Michelle Dixon

The Sims Might Have Had Plans For James Charles Until Very Recently

James Charles has been hitting headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, after a very public spat with his former friend and fellow beauty blogger Tati Westbrook. The dispute began towards the end of Coachella and has rumbled on ever since. It’s culminated in Charles losing more than 3 million followers, including The Sims. It all began when Westbrook called James out for endorsing a rival supplement company to her own....

October 7, 2022 · 2 min · 364 words · Brian Forster

The Three Best Necromancer Builds For Diablo Ii Resurrected

Old games have a way of reminding us of a simpler time. A time where our most important decision in life was deciding whether to allocate that one skill point to Raise Skeleton or Skeleton Mastery for our latest Necromancer build. Some two decades later, I still don’t have an answer, and I rather like it that way. Competitiveness has made the Sorceress the logical choice for all power gamers in Diablo II: Resurrected....

October 7, 2022 · 4 min · 756 words · Loreen Monroe

Streets Of Rage 4 Hits April 30 Brings Back Competitive Battle Mode

It’s time to rekindle age-old rivalries. When Streets of Rage 4 releases on April 30, it’ll bring back the classic Battle Mode. While the series is primarily a cooperative experience, this mode will allow players to pummel each other into the dust. A new trailer shows off the newly updated Battle Mode in all its HD splendor. Apparently, this mode will be available from the start. Players can also use a roster of retro pixel art characters once they’ve been unlocked in the main game....

October 6, 2022 · 2 min · 357 words · Pamela Gentry

Summer Of Arcade Line Up Dated And Priced

We previously discussed the great titles upcoming for Microsoft’s annual Summer of Arcade here. Well, those games have finally been dated as well as priced, and it’s about freaking time. Last year’s Summer of Arcade saw some pretty awesome titles released to the masses via the Xbox Live Marketplace and this year will be no exception. The lineup looks pretty awesome, and although it lacks Ninja Turtles and Crashers of Castles, it still looks to be a pretty fun (and expensive) time....

October 6, 2022 · 2 min · 319 words · Eric Diggs

Super Mario Maker 2 Review The Best Mario Platformer In Years

Release Date: June 28, 2019Platforms: SwitchDeveloper: NintendoPublisher: NintendoGenre: Platformer/Level editor At first glance, Super Mario Maker 2 doesn’t look too different from its predecessor, but just a few minutes with it reveals a deeper sequel with even more customization option and deeper gameplay. This sequel is everything that was great about the first game but given new life on a much more popular platform. The premise of Super Mario Maker is so simple that it’s a wonder Nintendo didn’t come up with it years ago....

October 6, 2022 · 4 min · 820 words · Douglas Cronin

Survios Extreme Action Vr Title Sprint Vector Closed Beta Starts This Week

Suvios’ has done exceptionally well in the VR space with Raw Data and their next game is Sprint Vector. Today they announced that a beta test will take place between Friday 18 January and Sunday 28 January. Sprint Vector is a mental looking physical game that will have players running, jumping, climbing, and flying through interdimensional race levels inside VR. It’s been designed with competitive play in mind and features multiplayer for up to eight players....

October 6, 2022 · 1 min · 131 words · Jonathon Welch

System Shock Remake Set For March Release Window

The upcoming System Shock remake from Nightdive Studios seems to finally have a confirmed release window. Last October, System Shock‘s Steam page showed a release window for March 2023. But this was far from a confirmation that the game would actually release in that month. However, Nightdive Studios has officially confirmed this window on System Shock‘s Kickstarter page. Nightdive Studios acknowledges that this may not be new information for people who have followed the project closely....

October 6, 2022 · 2 min · 316 words · Amy Enoch