2024 was quite different from 2023 in the gaming world. Whereas 2023 was filled with manyDelayed due to COVID, big-name games and hidden indie gems, 2024 saw a more spread-out release schedule. Some games, like Balatro, UFO 50, and Astro Bot, were instant hits. But filling out a list of the top 20 g
A recent study looked into how playing video games, especially those with action-based mechanics, can boost cognitive performance. Researchers wondered if these benefits were due to inherent differences in cognitive skills from earlier in life. They used data from a study called CATSLife, involving
If you’re planning a movie night, Amazon Prime Video’s top 10 list can be a helpful guide. But not all popular movies are great. So, let’s take a closer look at three films that stand out. First up is "Red One, " a holiday action-comedy that’s causing a stir. Some love it, some hate it. You’ll have
College life can be a mix of excitement and stress that directly impacts students' mental well-being. Amidst this complexity, active video games (AVGs) have become a popular pastime among college students, offering both entertainment and a potential tool to enhance mental health. The focus on AVGs h
The ability for machines to understand human actions is super important. It's used in many places, like surveillance systems, human-robot teamwork, sports analysis, and entertainment. But, detecting humans and figuring out what they're doing isn't easy. Humans move and look so differently that it's
Fortnite, the popular video game that combines action with quirky elements, just introduced something weird and wild: a skibidi toilet backpack for your avatar. You might be wondering what "skibidi" even means, right? It's a term that’s been baffling people since early 2023. Skibidi is a slang term
Archetype Entertainment, led by ex-BioWare folks like James Ohlen and Drew Karpyshyn, has unveiled the first gameplay preview for their debut game, EXODUS. This game looks strikingly similar to Mass Effect, which isn't surprising given the team's past. The trailer showed off conversations between th
Ever wondered how colors in movies and TV shows can affect our emotions? Let's explore a fascinating experiment that delved into this topic. Researchers gathered 20 people and showed them 50 video clips. Half of the group noted the emotions they experienced, while the other half focused on the color
Imagine walking into a video game store and hearing the cheerful tune of Sony's Astro Bot. Now, picture a CEO who might not share the same enthusiasm. The Game Science CEO, responsible for the popular game Black Myth: Wukong, recently expressed his displeasure with the 2024 Video Game Awards on Weib
LocalThunk, the creator of Balatro, has taken to Twitter to express frustration over PEGI's decision to rate the game as 18+. The rating, which was given due to the game's inclusion of "evil playing cards, " has sparked controversy. LocalThunk suggests that adding microtransactions, loot boxes, or r
