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Microsoft Flight Simulator is a… flight simulator, but what if it was a boat simulator? If you like to have fun and experiment outside of the usual flying, the new Luxury Speedboat released by Adi S. may be the gadget for you. It’s now available on SimMarket for approximately $11 plus applicable VAT. And yes, if you’re wondering, it doesn’t fly. It appears to be a reproduction of the real-world Riva Aquariva Super....

It’s no secret that Microsoft is trying to make a big push following the recent troubles over at Sony, and they’ve just announced a student-centered deal which will be giving away Xbox 360 consoles to students. With this sales boost attempt coming, just a day after the PayPal announcement and $9.99 3 month Xbox Live deals, a noticeable jump in sales is pretty likely. Let’s take a look at the current deal:...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), a UK based regulator, will cast its scrutinous eyes over Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard in the coming months. This investigation will allow the company to decide whether or not Microsoft’s deal to purchase Activision Blizzard could be deemed anti-competitive. “As with all merger reviews, this investigation will consider whether the deal could harm competition and lead to worse outcomes for consumers – for example, through higher prices, lower quality, or reduced choice,” the CMA said today (via GamesIndustry....

It’s been a long, difficult road for the staff members at Infinity Ward. Last week, development veteran David Braben – creator of Lost Winds and Elite – branded the studio “dead,” following the departure of over a third of the members of the original team. To me, Braben’s death knell rings true. A video game franchise like Call of Duty is nothing less than popular art: the developer is the artist, the publisher the canvas, and the game the painting....

Out of all the recent games getting the delay treatment, this one probably hurts me the most. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, which was scheduled for release later this year, has been delayed until summer 2023. I had been hoping to jet, grind, and listen to its radio before the year was up. Sadly, this was not to be. Its developer shared the news earlier today on Twitter. Team Reptile explains that the game just isn’t quite at “a level where we would be personally satisfied with....

Key Points Johann Paul Bischoff is one of those people who, despite being a non-technical person themselves, manage to propel technology forward.In his book ‘Versuch einer Geschichte der Rechenmachine (Attempt at a History of Calculating Machines)’ published in 1804, he compiled a list of known and invented methods by which calculations were made.Although invaluable today, the original manuscript of the book is currently missing. It is suspected to either have perished in a fire that destroyed parts of the Library of Technical University in Berlin during WWII, or taken by the Russians post war....

I shouldn’t be shocked about this, but Jump Force is not a good game. The idea of it is brilliant though. For those unaware the word “Jump” in the title is a reference to the brand Shonen Jump. Shonen Jump comes in all varieties in Japan from weekly to monthly volumes. Each set has one chapter in a particular series. These comics are dirt-cheap. You know how you have to buy a single issue of say the latest issue of Spider-Man?...

The Jurassic World sequel will be directed by The Impossible and The Orphanage helmer Juan Antonio Bayona, Universal has announced. We are pleased to announce that @filmbayona will direct the JURASSIC WORLD SEQUEL. 6.22.18. pic.twitter.com/TdC7vjqYBC — Jurassic World (@JurassicPark) April 18, 2016 Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow remains involved, having penned the sequel’s script with Derek Connolly. The revival of the Jurassic Park franchise – to the tune of over $1....

Jurassic World Evolution is getting a Tyrannosaurus Rex-sized update on September 13, developer Frontier Games has announced. The latest title update will bring the dino park simulator to version 1.4, and introduces the much-requested Challenge Mode. This is separate to the existing Story Mode, and starts you off on your journey with very little in the way of funds and the option to change the difficulty between easy, medium, hard, and Jurassic before beginning....

Square Enix spilled a load more beans on upcoming destruction-’em-up Just Cause 4 during its E3 showcase this evening, confirming a bunch of new features for the open-world adventure. Chiefly, Just Cause 4 will up the ante in terms of what the world is capable of throwing at you. Bad weather will be a huge factor, with tornadoes and other forces of Mother Nature looking to ruin your day. These won’t only pose a threat to you; they’ll be able to destroy bridges, trees, and other parts of the environment too....

One of the highlights of Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the addition of Mouthful mode, our hero’s latest ability that allows Kirby to utilize different abilities by holding certain objects in his mouth. You could do this with vending machines, traffic cones, or even lifts. The obvious one is that of a car, which comes into play on the Circuit Speedway level in Wondaria Remains. If you are looking for tips on how to clear Circuit Speedway in 20 seconds in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, here’s what you need to know....

Kirby, despite looking as smooth and pink as the day he was born, is officially 30 years old this year, and to celebrate the ageing of video gaming’s most beloved suction orb, Nintendo is holding a special birthday “music fest” and streaming it to the world. As detailed on the event’s official website, the one-off concert will take place on 11th August at the Tokyo Garden Theatre and will feature original medleys of songs from Kirby’s back catalogue, as played by a “large big band-style ensemble” of 35 musicians....

While it still releases new entries in its Pro Evolution Soccer series on an annual basis, Konami otherwise has shown little interest in creating traditional video games. Instead of creating new entries in its beloved franchises, it has leveraged its IP to expand its reach in the gambling market, with the much-lamented Metal Gear Solid Pachinko machine being one of the most infamous examples. Now, just in time for Halloween, Konami has pulled the curtain back on its next gambling project - a Silent Hill-themed slot machine....

There’s no shortage of open-world racing games to play. From Forza Horizon to The Crew, the genre has expanded significantly since it’s early days. The pioneer of modern open-world racers, Test Drive Unlimited first appeared in 2006. Fourteen years later and we finally have confirmation a third title is in the works and it’s being developed by Kylotonn. In an interview with VentureBeat, Big Ben Interactive’s head of publishing Benoit Clerc detailed some of the publisher’s future plans....

Fortnite is still going strong in late 2020, but a little incentive to keep playing always helps. The latest promotion sees Disney Plus included with any Fortnite purchase, which is a deal to marvel at. Really it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that Disney and Epic arranged yet another deal on top of the massive Nexus Wars collaboration which makes up the current season of the popular battle royale....

A few more details have arrived concerning LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the upcoming video game that was announced last month at E3 2019. We’ve learned today that the game will not feature any microtransactions or any content that covers Rogue One or last year’s Solo film. Of course, the clue is in the title. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is intended as a brick-based adaptation of the nine “Episode” films, retelling the three trilogies of mainline movies that chronicle the rise, fall, and legacy of Anakin Skywalker....

In the early to mid 2010s, there was a trend for ‘things vs zombies’ movies – pitting unlikely groups against the undead, ranging from credible efforts like Cockneys Vs Zombies and Scouts Vs Zombies (later renamed as Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse) to more fringe-level titles including Milfs Vs Zombies and Bigfoot Vs Zombies. Little Monsters isn’t exactly ‘teachers vs zombies’, but it does use a similar sort of juxtaposition as its weapon of choice....

Everybody knows the story of Lizzie Borden. She’s been the subject of rock operas, movies, and TV shows and one very influential nursery rhyme. CBS’s “Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” asks “What if everything told in the past about the famed Lizzie Borden case is wrong?” Erin Moriarty and 48 Hours will investigate the double homicide that captured the nation on Saturday, March 28 at 10 p.m. The investigative series takes a “fresh look at a very cold case that turns up surprising results” according to the press release....

The World of Darkness is entering a new era, with the recent edition of the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop game reshaping the established lore, the L.A. by Night YouTube series creating its own running storyline about the war between the Anarchs and the Camarilla in Los Angeles, and three upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade video games being released across multiple platforms, most notably Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Modiphius Entertainment is the company that is responsible for publishing the latest edition of the Vampire: The Masquerade tabletop game....

So here’s the story all about how the planet of Aelion got turned upside down. Mortals were called on to protect the planet against demons, renegades, and killer robots. That’s the plot of so many RPGs out there that are too many to count. That’s also the gist of what goes on in Skyforge, a freemium MMORPG from Russia-based Allods Team. Players create their guardians and can then pick from up to 15 different classes....