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Like that, another Sundance Film Festival is in the history books. Perhaps the most unique movie fest in North America, indie cinema’s opening salvo of the festival circuit brings new surprises each year. Unlike other prestigious film festivals on this continent, Sundance is only tangentially connected to the Oscar campaign race that defines TIFF, Telluride, New York, and all the other heavy hitters. Occurring even before the previous year’s Oscar winners have been newly christened, Sundance is the first deep breath of movie lovers’ spring during the winds of winter....

While other games might feature grenade launchers, Super Animal Royale once again continues to be on theme. With their new update and event launching January 25, players are once again given a sneak peek at a new weapon being added to the game. The new edition, dubbed the BCG (Big Clucking Gun, in the vein of Doom’s classic BFG) is a grenade launcher with a chicken variant that fires eggs at enemies....

Nintendo Europe and Nintendo Netherlands may have revealed the launch date for the 4.0.0 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. and with it the release of the next DLC fighter, which was announced at E3 2019, Dragon Quest’s Hero. In a series of now deleted tweets from both European accounts, it seems that the update is due for July 31. Nintendo did announce, as reported by Dualshockers, that tomorrow morning it will hold a video presentation for Hero that will tell players when the new contender touches down in game....

Fans asked for it, and Bandai Namco listened. Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is coming to Europe on January 11th. It is releasing on PC and all other platforms for the first time in that region, and Tales fans are pumped. Definitive Edition Details: Scaled-up screen resolution Characters, events, and costumes that were never released outside of Japan. Two new playable party members: Flynn Scifo and Patty Fleur. More details via press release: Let us know if you plan to check this out if you happen to be that region....

Tesla always seems to be in the news and is easily one of the most talked-about stocks in the entire world. With a potential EV (electric vehicle) market of $1,108 Billion (yes, over a trillion) by 2030, it’s no wonder that the largest maker in the world is so renowned. Retail and institutional investors alike have flocked to the company, looking for 10x profits or more, partially drawn by the charisma of the CEO (Elon Musk) and the strong financial outlook of the company....

Sid Meier is considered the king of strategy and simulation games thanks to incredible hits like the Civilization series and Pirates!. While most of the industry focuses on flashy graphics, action packed narratives, and emotional dramas, Sid Meier’s games provide a complex sandbox for players to build their own empires and stories in. As a result Sid Meier’s games have won many awards and been widely praised by critics. According to Metacritic these are considered his 10 best games, and while Beyond The Sword was a fantastic expansion pack for Sid Meier’s Civilization IV, only base games were considered for this list....

Ninjas have always been popular protagonists in video games. They are mysterious, deadly, and just plain cool. They’re so cool that in some areas, the word “ninja” has been banned in the past. That’s why children in the U.K. know the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. Many early ninja games were either action platformers or beat ’em ups, but after 3D technology began to proliferate in the fifth generation they switched to a more stealth based play-style....

It’s always fascinating to see how much variety, creativity, and general artistry can go into something as simple as a custom piece of gaming hardware. From chiseled and carved textures, to 3D decals and figures, to embedded LED lights, there are a ton of different artist and modder approaches to sprucing up a game console. Sometimes a well-crafted paint job is all it takes to turn a typically bland and clunky gadget into a gorgeous 3D gaming canvas....

These days video game fans are all about playing the best games on the most powerful consoles in the comfort of their own home, but that wasn’t always the case during the 90s. As video games became more popular and entered into mainstream culture, companies were continually thinking of new ways to capture gamers attention. Enter portable video game devices. Both Atari and Nintendo released electronic handheld gaming devices in 1989, ushering in a new ear of gaming....

Games may be increasing in terms of complexity and visual fidelity, but all that improvement comes at a major cost: download size. Must-have AAA titles regularly demand in excess of 100GB of storage space, and that’s not to mention subsequent patches or DLC releases. It’s gotten to the point at which most console gamers have to fork over some extra cash for an external HDD. That said, not all games require players to pre-emptively wipe their hard drives....

The UGreen 65 W is our best overall choice for USB-C chargers with a good amount of wattage, multiple ports, a slender frame, and a decent price.The Anker 736 100 W features one of the strongest USB-A ports on the market. You can expect to charge your phone faster than most multi-port chargers, with a max wattage of 22.5 W.The Anker Nano II 65 W weighs just four ounces and is smaller than a two-inch square....

There are a few things to consider when purchasing a Wi-Fi router and price is certainly one of them. But, just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality or features. In fact, there are plenty of great Wi-Fi routers available for under $500. © sdecoret/Shutterstock.com To help you narrow down your choices, we’ve compiled a list of the best Wi-Fi routers under $500 based on our own extensive research....

It’s Friday! Or is it? Time is a social construct, so I could tell you it’s Wednesday today, and how could you prove me wrong? It’s Friday because it’s the fifth day this week, but when did this week start? Can’t prove that either, I’m afraid. Well, the calendar in the bottom right corner of the monitor says it’s Friday. Who told the computer that it’s Friday? Anyone could change that display in the settings....

Key Points When choosing the best wireless printer, there are many factors to consider, including price, features, and ink price, among others. The Canon PIXMA TS6320/6350 was voted the best overall wireless printer. If budget is a concern, the Canon PIXMA TS3320/3350 may be for you. As our world becomes increasingly digitized, the need for printers has also grown. The good news is that the technology in this area has advanced rapidly over the past few years, and there are plenty of great models to choose from....

Fortnite. It’s a video game by Epic, and either you love it, or your friends do; that’s how the world works now. Earlier this week, a new creative mode was announced that allows players to ‘Design games, race around the island, battle your friends in new ways and build your dream Fortnite. It’s all happening on your own private island where everything you make is saved.’ Those with a Battle Pass can fiddle around in there at the minute, whilst everyone else must wait until December 13 to have a look at what they can make....

The Callisto Protocol release is just around the corner, and we’ve been eagerly awaiting the PC requirements. Thankfully, Striking Distance Studios has released these via Twitter. For now, this only covers the minimum and recommended specs, with High and Ultra to come later this week. Surprisingly, the recommended specs don’t seem to be too demanding. First off, let’s cover the minimum requirements you’ll need to play The Callisto Protocol. You’ll at least need an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 for the CPU, as well as either an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 for the GPU....

UPDATE 10/06/22: Following last night’s (official) reveal of The Last of Us Part 1 for PlayStation 5, Sony has shared a few videos showing off the difference between the Remastered version of the game and the upcoming remake. First up, we have Joel. Next, it’s Ellie’s turn in the spotlight. The original story continues below. ORIGINAL STORY 09/06/22: Ahead of tonight’s Summer Game Fest, Sony’s The Last of Us Part 1 remake - one of the worst kept secrets in the industry today - has leaked....

Epic Games has announced that The Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 experience will be revealed at this year’s Game Awards. It sounds like it’s going to be some sort of Unreal Engine tech demo, but with a few surprise twists. We’re told the series’ director Lana Wachowski has worked on it, and it’s confirmed to feature actors Keanu Reeves and Carrie Ann-Moss. The blurb calls it “A wild ride into the reality-bending universe of The Matrix”....

Cornish independent studio Burning Arrow and Deck13 Games have announced that survival horror title The Other 99 will launch on August 25. The game had previously been set to arrive on Steam Early Access on July 11. PS4 and Xbox One versions are also planned. “With the additional time the development team will have a bit more time to polish the Early Access version even further,” explained publisher Deck13 Games. “The feedback so far has been amazing and both parties, Deck13 and Burning Arrow, want to make sure to deliver the best experience possible on day one....

For the next few years, I suspect that co-writer and director Shane Black, and the core team behind The Predator, are going to be facing a question about the movie in most press interviews they do. What happened? Was it your film? Where did it go wrong? Most damningly: why? It’s little secret that the film arrives in cinemas off the back of stories of hefty reshoots, but that’s little fresh....