GAME

Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nvidia's New App: A Hidden Drain on Gaming Performance

Nvidia recently launched a new unified app to replace their old GeForce Experience. While the change brought a welcome end to the need for an account login, it's now causing some unexpected issues. Recent tests show that this new app can significantly lower frame rates in many high-end games, even w

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

All-Star Games: A New Format or a Flop?

The NBA is shaking things up for the 2025 All-Star Game in San Francisco. Instead of the traditional East-West matchup, they're introducing a one-night tournament with four teams. Three teams will be made up of eight All-Stars, chosen by NBA legends Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Exploring EXODUS: A New Game from BioWare Vets

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

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

North Carolina Basketball: On the Rebound

North Carolina's basketball team is facing some bumps in the road this season. They've clocked in four losses in their first ten games, which isn't what they hoped for. Losing top players like Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram has made things tough. But it's not like they've been losing to any old t

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Catly's AI Links to Celebrity and Award Show

Imagine a puzzle where dots are connected by seemingly random strings. This is the tale of Catly, an AI-driven game, and its journey to the prestigious The Game Awards (TGA). The game's developer, SuperAuthenti, has been under fire for using NFTs and AI, which some gamers find controversial. But her

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Game Snap Stats: Eagles vs. Steelers

In Week 15, the Philadelphia Eagles took on the Pittsburgh Steelers and showed some impressive plays. The Eagles managed 80 offensive snaps, keeping their quarterback Jalen Hurts busy. On defense, they only had 43 snaps, highlighting their efficiency. Hurts made good decisions, completing 25 out of

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Black Myth: Wukong vs Astro Bot: A CEO's Surprising Reaction

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

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Balatro Creator Slams PEGI's 18+ Rating, Suggests Adding Microtransactions

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

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Long live the Lions: Weather’s Impact on Penn State vs. SMU

On December 21st, something exciting is brewing in Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania. The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to clash with the SMU Mustangs. Both teams boast impressive 11-2 records following strong seasons. Penn State had a loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship, while SMU faced defeat

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Chargers Stumble, Buccaneers Surge in Tampa Bay's Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a stunning comeback against the Chargers, turning a 17-13 halftime deficit into a 40-17 victory. The game took a dramatic turn when quarterback Justin Herbert's pass was intercepted, leading to a 35-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans. The Buccaneers s

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