Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Atlus Apologizes For Restrictive 'Persona 5' Video Policy: Limit For Streamers Pushed Back From 7/7 To 11/19
Atlus issued an apology for the draconian video policy that it implemented for 'Persona 5.' The developer has now allowed streamers and content creators to upload videos until Nov. 19 in the RPG's in-game calendar.
Southwest Airlines Promises No More Overbooked Flights: Change Can Happen As Soon As Next Month
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly said that the company will soon end the practice of overbooking flights. According to spokeswoman Brandy King, the move could happen as soon as May 8.
Galaxy Note 7 Lives Again: Samsung To Sell Refurbished Units In South Korea With Smaller Battery, Price Cut
Samsung will sell refurbished units of the controversial Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea by the end of June. The smartphone will carry a different name and will have a significant price cut.
Uber Makes It Easier For Riders To Check Their Ratings: Will This Reduce Bad Behavior By Passengers?
Uber has tweaked its rating system to make it easier for riders to check their ratings. The move is meant to remind passengers that they are also being rated by drivers, which should make them hold back on bad behavior.
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Spoiler-Free Review: An Emotional, Intergalactic Roller-Coaster Ride
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' is an emotional, intergalactic roller-coaster ride that establishes the series as the most fun franchise in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How can you go wrong in a movie that features Baby Groot?
Call Of Duty: WWII To Tell The True Story Of War, But There Will Be Zombies
The reveal trailer for 'Call of Duty: WWII' brings the series back to its World War II roots. The campaign will focus on the true story of the horrors of war, but there will also be a Zombies co-op mode.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For May 2017: 'Tales From The Borderlands' And 'Abzu' For PlayStation 4
Episodic adventure 'Tales from the Borderlands' and underwater explorer 'Abzu,' both for the PlayStation 4, will headline the free PlayStation Plus games for May. The games will be available for download starting May 2.
FaceApp Apologizes For Racist Filter That Gave Users Lighter Skin: AI To Blame?
FaceApp is a photo-editing app that utilizes artificial intelligence to make changes look more realistic and natural. However, the app raised accusations of racism as its "hotness" filter made the skin tones of people lighter.
Controversial Horror FMV Game 'Night Trap' To Relaunch On PlayStation 4, Xbox One For 25th Anniversary
Full-motion video game 'Night Trap' will be relaunched for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after 25 years since it was initially released on the Sega CD. The controversial horror game helped lead to the formation of the ESRB.
Uber To Demonstrate Network Of Flying Cars In Dallas And Dubai By 2020: Amazing Project Or Crazy Plan?
Uber is planning to demonstrate a network of flying cars in Dallas-Fort Worth and Dubai by 2020. To achieve the aggressive goal, the ride-hailing service has entered partnerships with several manufacturers, startup ChargePoint, and the city of Dubai.
Original 'Tomb Raider' Now Playable In Browsers With First-Person View, Higher Frame Rate, And Controller Support
Through an open source project named OpenTomb, gamers can now play the City of Vilcabamba level from the original 'Tomb Raider' in their browsers. The level offers features such as a higher frame rate and first-person view.
The Next Samsung Galaxy Smartphone May Have A Curved Screen On All Four Sides
A report claims that Samsung is working on a smartphone display that will be curved on all four sides. The display will grant a screen-to-body ratio of over 98 percent compared to the 83 percent ratio on the Galaxy S8.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Will Not Join Oath After Verizon Acquisition, But She Will Be $186 Million Richer
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer will make her departure in June, as she was not tapped to join the executive team of Oath. Mayer, however, will make $186 million upon the completion of Yahoo's sale to Verizon.
Spotify Hardware In The Works? Job Posting Reveals Ambition To Create Wearables, Smart Home Devices
A job listing revealed that Spotify is thinking about getting into the hardware business. The device that the music streaming service is planning is apparently inspired by the Snap Spectacles, the Amazon Echo, and the Pebble Watch.
iPhone 8 Will Suffer From Severe Supply Shortages Upon September Release: How Bad Will This Affect Apple?
A note by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that mass production for the iPhone 8 will be delayed by up to two months. The premium smartphone will still launch in September, but it will initially suffer from severe supply shortages.
Three New Standard Maps Will Likely Be Added To 'Overwatch' This Year
Game director Jeff Kaplan revealed that there are three new standard maps in development for 'Overwatch.' In addition to these maps, which will be added to the Quick Play and Competitive rotations, Blizzard is working on three more non-standard maps.
DJI Ronin 2 Unveiled: What Does The New Camera Stabilizer Offer To Filmmakers?
DJI has unveiled the Ronin 2, a camera stabilizer that could very well be the perfect one for filmmakers. The Ronin 2 can carry cameras weighing up to 30 pounds and remain stable at up to 75 miles per hour.
Take-Two Kills Fan Project To Bring 'Red Dead Redemption' Into 'Grand Theft Auto V'
Take-Two Interactive ordered the shutdown of 'Red Dead Redemption V,' a fan-made project that looked to recreate 'Red Dead Redemption' within 'Grand Theft Auto V.' The move could be related to the pending release of 'Red Dead Redemption 2.'
Tim Cook Threatened To Remove Uber From Apple App Store In 2015: Why?
Apple CEO Tim Cook threatened to remove the Uber app from the App Store in a 2015 meeting with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. What was the ride-haling company doing that prompted the serious threat?
'Super Bomberman R' For Nintendo Switch Patch Brings New Features, Improves Frame Rate
Konami released a new patch for 'Super Bomberman R' that has transformed the game into a must-own multiplayer title for Nintendo Switch owners. This was made possible by Nintendo's new stance on game updates.
Free Classic PC Games: 'StarCraft', 'Command & Conquer,' 'The Elder Scrolls,' And More
Blizzard recently released a patch that made the iconic real-time strategy title 'StarCraft' free for PC and Mac users. There are several other free classic PC games, including 'Command & Conquer' and 'The Elder Scrolls: Arena.'
Microsoft, Qualcomm To Launch Snapdragon 835-Powered Windows 10 Laptops In Q4: Shades Of Failed Windows RT?
The second attempt of Microsoft to bring Windows into ARM-based hardware will be seen in the fourth quarter. The upcoming Windows 10 devices will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835.
Forget 'GTA 6': 'GTA 5' Top-Down Camera Mode Heading To PS4, Xbox One, And PC On April 25
Rockstar Games will introduce a stunt racing mode named Tiny Racers to the online component of GTA 5 on April 25. The new mode will inject nostalgia into GTA Online, as gamers wait for news on GTA 6.
Call Of Duty Returns To Its Roots With 'Call Of Duty: WWII'
Activision revealed that the next 'Call of Duty' game is 'Call of Duty: WWII.' The title, which will focus on World War II scenarios, will bring the franchise back to its roots.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Gives Access To All Unlockables, Except One: Here's How To Unlock Gold Mario
All the unlockables in 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' are opened up, expect for one. Gold Mario remains the only unlockable in the racing game, and here is how to unlock the shiny racer.
Street Fighter V Work Costume DLC: Here's What To Expect
Capcom announced through a Unity blog post that work costumes will soon be coming as DLCs to 'Street Fighter V.' Also coming to the fighting game are school costumes and the remastered Thailand stage.
Facebook Spaces Unveiled: Here's What You Can Do With The Virtual Reality Social Network
Facebook unveiled Facebook Spaces at the annual F8 developer conference. The new app for the Oculus Rift looks to bridge the gap between virtual reality and social networks and expand the use of the technology beyond gaming.
The 2022 Asian Games Will Have eSports As A Medal Event: Will The Olympics Be Next?
Competitive video games, or eSports, will be a medal sport for the first time at the 2022 Asian Games in China. With its increasing popularity, will eSports soon be considered for the Olympics?
Facebook Launches Camera Effects Platform: Zuckerberg Believes The Future Will Rely On Augmented Reality
Facebook launched the Camera Effects platform at its annual F8 developer conference. The platform will allow developers to showcase their work on augmented reality, which is technology that Mark Zuckerberg believes will be a big part of the future.
New Patch Makes 'StarCraft' Free: Here's Where To Download For PC And Mac
A new patch for 'StarCraft' made the iconic real-time strategy game free. There are no strings attached, and players only have to download and run the installer to relive the classic title on their PC or Mac.
