Articles by Jester Valdez
New ‘Overwatch’ Workshop Lets Players Create Their Very Own Custom Games
Blizzard Entertainment announced the 'Overwatch' Workshop, which is described as a simplified game scripting system. The Workshop update is currently available on PC and has now gone live in the game's public test server.
Nintendo's Legendary Game Boy Turns 30 Years Old
Congratulations are in order for Nintendo as Game Boy celebrates its 30th birthday. For that, here is a look back at Game Boy's remarkable milestone that spans three decades.
Nintendo Switch Will Soon Be Released In China By Tencent
Chinese authorities in the province of Guangdong authorized Tencent Holdings to distribute the Nintendo Switch console. The popular hybrid gaming console comes preinstalled with a test version of the 'New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.'
Silicon Valley Wants To Build Landmark Architectural Icon To Represent Area
Silicon Valley is arguably a famous destination that lures tourists from around the world but it lacks an architectural icon to represent itself. However, it would likely have an iconic landmark soon to symbolize its greatness.
Ubisoft Honors Notre Dame Cathedral By Letting People Play 'Assassin’s Creed Unity' For Free
Ubisoft donated €500,000 to help with the restoration and reconstruction of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Apart from its donation, 'Assassin's Creed Unity' on PC comes free to download until April 25.
Hackers Can Use Microsoft Customer Support To Read Private E-Mails
Microsoft confirmed that hackers targeted a limited number of e-mail accounts on Hotmail, MSN, and Outlook. It assured its users that it takes data protection very seriously, and it is currently investigating the issue.
Gears 5 Gearing Up For Multiplayer Unveiling This June
Microsoft confirmed the multiplayer mode reveal of 'Gears 5' is happening in June during new eSports TV show. The upcoming third-person video game is anticipated to be one of Microsoft’s biggest game launches for 2019.
2020 EcoBoost Mustang Soon To Be Most Powerful Sports Car From Ford
Ford will officially debut the 2020 Ford Mustang EcoBoost on Wednesday, April 17, as part of the National Mustang Day festivities. It will become the most powerful four-cylinder sports car offered by an American automaker when it goes on sale.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Blasts Through 2 Million Sales In 10 Days
'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' could now be FromSoftware's fastest-selling title. The single-player action-adventure game sold 2 million copies in just 10 days, toppling 'Dark Souls III' at the top with 3 million sales in two months.
Digital Music May Have Increased Carbon Footprint Compared To Age Of Vinyl, CDs, And Tape
The decrease in the use of plastics and the rise of downloading and streaming of music is good for the environment. However, a new study shows otherwise.
Fallout 76 Update Brings Controversial ‘Pay-To-Win’ Repair Kits Into Play
Bethesda announced late last week that a new item is arriving in the game soon. On Monday, April 8, the game developer began to roll out Patch 8 for 'Fallout 76' that introduces repair kits, but there is a hitch.
Falcon Heavy Launch Expected To Cause A Lot Of Traffic Over The Weekend
SpaceX Falcon Heavy will likely lift off on Sunday between 6:36 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. The officers from Kennedy Space Center Protective Services will be enforcing restricted access around the launch area.
SpaceX Starhopper Starship Prototype Engine Completes First Test With Flying Colors
Elon Musk, the SpaceX CEO, tweeted about the Starhopper's short rocket test firing at the company's newest launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. Prior to Starship's maiden voyage to space, the company plans to first carry out several hover flights with the Starhopper.
App Offering 'Gay Conversion' Therapy Removed From Google Play Store
Several organizations demanded Google to remove the app that offers 'gay conversion' therapy. After months of protests by the LGBTQ community, the tech firm removed the app that appears to brainwash the users.
Alleged Plagiarism Of 'Fortnite' Taro Skin Proved To Be False
Reports of the accusation of plagiarism against Epic Games broke online when an artist claimed the game developer plagiarized the Taro skin from an existing design. However, it looks like the whole thing was faked.
Drake Wants In On Esports With Players' Lounge Investment
Players' Lounge has raised a total of $3 million in funding as it partners with Drake and other investors of Silicon Valley. The Esports betting start-up hosts hit games such as 'Fortnite', 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate', 'Apex Legends', and more.
New 4K Trailer Shows Promising Sneak Peek Into 'Borderlands 3'
The new 4K trailer for 'Borderlands 3' debuted at PAX East shows its playable heroes for its four-player cooperative action. The visual quality is better than its predecessor and it also promises over 1 billion procedurally generated guns.
Amazon Will Now Allow Companies To Make Alexa Apps With Alexa For Business Blueprints
Amazon rolled out Alexa for Business Blueprints in the United States and will launch it soon in other regions. It allows the customers to create and publish private skills for the workplace without having to write a single line of code.
Asus Publishes Fix For 'ShadowHammer' Malware
ASUS responded to recent media reports on the ASUS Live Update tool attack by APT groups. The hardware vendor also announced the release of ASUS Live Update Version 3.6.8, which introduces a fix for the ShadowHammer malware.
Scientists Get Mice High On Psychedelics To Study How Humans Hallucinate
Researchers from the University of Oregon dosed mice with a hallucinogenic drug and examined their brains. They found that the primary visual region of the mice was put by the drug into a weak and disorganized state.
Ikea Offers Sneak Peek At Bookshelf Speakers Powered By Sonos
The company offered the sneak peek at the finished version of the Sono-powered speaker in a new post following the celebration of its Red Dot design awards. The upcoming device is set for official unveiling on April 9 in Milan.
Nintendo Could Be Working On 2 Switch Variants
Sources revealed that Nintendo is working on two switch variants: a higher-end model and a budget one. The upcoming Switch variants are reportedly slated for official unveiling at E3 2019 in Los Angeles in June.
Arlo Is Releasing A Wireless Security Camera Capable Of Capturing 4K Videos
The Arlo Ultra is now widely available in the United States through retail stores like Best Buy and Amazon. Users can grab one Ultra camera system for $400 or the more popular two-camera system for $600.
NASA Reports Melting Greenland Glacier Is Slowly Growing Again
Oceans Melting Greenland project has revealed that the island's biggest glacier in West Greenland is now growing again. However, the cooling of ocean temperatures is going to pass.
VR Shooter 'World War Toons' Dev Studio Roqovan Shuts Down
CEO James Chung explained that the reason behind Studio Roqovan's shutdown is the slow adaptation of the VR market's growth. The intellectual property rights for the 'World Wars Toons' will now go to a new firm
Ad-Centric Business Model May Not Work For Google Stadia
While Google has built its empire on ads, Stadia will have to find another way to make money. According to analysts, an ad-centric business model might not sustain the tech giant's ambitious gaming project.
Overwatch Community 40 Percent Less Toxic, Says Blizzard
Blizzard Entertainment fared quite well in its war against toxic 'Overwatch' players. Thanks to the endorsement system, the number of matches with negative behavior is down by 40 percent, according to the development team.
The Outer Worlds To Launch On Microsoft Store And Epic Store Instead Of Steam
Epic Games confirmed that it partnered with publisher 2K's label Private Division for the distribution of 'The Outer Worlds' via the Epic Games Store. The much-hyped sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment will only become available on Steam in 2020.
Epic Games Store 'Renovation' In Full Swing: Here's What To Expect
Epic Games revealed at GDC 2019 it is overhauling its digital PC store. Aside from the said 'renovation,' it will also add a cloud saving, installation management, and other new features in the next few months.
Kaia Motion-Tracking App Helps People Track Reps During Workout Routines
The Kaia Personal Trainer app developed by the Munich-based digital therapeutics start-up offers the skills of a personal trainer "at your fingertips in the comfort of your home." It is now available to download via the App Store and Google Play for $29.99 for three months.
