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Nostalgic Gaming: 6 Classic EA Sports Gaming Franchises
- Explore the history and success of 6 classic EA Sports gaming franchises.
- Franchises like Madden NFL Football, NBA Live, FIFA/FC, UFC, NHL, Fight Night/Knockout Kings.
- Each franchise holds a special place in the gaming world with unique features.
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Daggerheart Makes A Bold Claim To The TTRPG Crown
- Daggerheart emerges as a formidable contender to Dungeons & Dragons in TTRPG realm.
- Lead by Critical Role members, it offers unique game mechanics and diverse perspectives.
- Impressive team, innovative Duality Dice mechanic, and customizable Campaign Frames stand out.
- Featuring a Core Rulebook with cards and unique death mechanics, Daggerheart enhances player agency.
- Initiative and spotlight mechanics foster collaboration, setting it apart in the tabletop RPG space.
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, July 7 (game #757)
- NYT Connections game for July 7 features words like DOG and SPLASH.
- Hints and answers revealed for groups such as YELLOW and GREEN.
- Players decipher group connections like BASKETBALL MOVES and BIG IMPRESSION.
- Challenging yet engaging word game by NYT with daily puzzles to solve.
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Warren Spector was so desperate to make Deus Ex that it almost became a Command & Conquer RPG: 'I was going to find a way to make it one way or another, even if it meant making another damn sci-fi game!'
- Warren Spector's vision for an immersive sim nearly became a Command & Conquer RPG before evolving into Deus Ex.
- Originally conceptualized as 'Troubleshooter' with a supercop protagonist named Jake Shooter, Spector aimed for a different approach from conventional gaming themes.
- Spector almost signed a contract with Westwood to create a C&C RPG, blending Troubleshooter's player choice elements with the C&C universe.
- Ultimately, John Romero's backing led Spector to develop Deus Ex at Ion Storm, shaping the iconic game that it is today.
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After 8 years of playing D&D nonstop, I’ve finally tried its biggest alternative
- After 8 years of playing D&D, I tried Dungeon Crawl Classics as an alternative.
- DCC offers deadly challenges with random character creation and limited leveling, unlike D&D.
- The experience led to lessons on balancing rewards and encounters in D&D campaigns.
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AI vision: How Zuckerberg, Musk and Altman see future of AI differently
- Zuckerberg, Musk, and Altman have varying visions for the future of AI and are shaping it differently.
- Zuckerberg focuses on 'personal superintelligence' seamlessly integrated into user experiences at Meta.
- Musk advocates for open-source innovation with projects like Dojo supercomputer and Grok-1 model.
- Altman takes a balanced approach at OpenAI, emphasizing phased public rollouts and safety measures.
- While each visionary has distinct strategies, the AI landscape presents immense opportunities and challenges.
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The latest Kindle Scribe drops to a record-low price for Prime Day
- The latest Amazon Kindle Scribe ereader is on sale for just $260, a discount of $140, as part of the upcoming Prime Day festivities.
- The sale applies to the 16GB model, which features both standard ereader functions and tablet capabilities for note-taking, with a pen included.
- The Scribe offers low latency writing, multiple brush types, and the ability to create multiple notebooks for different purposes, along with AI tools for summarization.
- Despite its higher price tag, the Scribe's 10.2-inch screen provides a superior reading experience compared to standard Kindles, making it a compelling choice, especially with the current discount.
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The Amazon Smart Plug falls to only $13 for Prime Day
- The Amazon Smart Plug is currently on sale for $13 during Prime Day, marking a 48% discount from its regular price.
- This smart plug is compatible with Alexa and can convert regular items like lamps and coffee makers into smart devices, allowing users to control them through voice commands and schedules.
- Setup is simple and doesn't require a smart home hub, with easy integration with the Alexa app. The compact design ensures space for an additional plug in a standard outlet.
- While the Amazon Smart Plug offers convenient features like routines and easy reconnection to Alexa after outages, it lacks sharing functionalities within the app. Despite not being the cheapest option, the current Prime Day sale makes it more affordable.
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Deep Rock Galactic Survivor is gearing up for launch, literally—adding a fully-fledged gear system when it hits 1.0 in September
- Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, a popular dwarfish bullet-heaven spinoff, is preparing for a 1.0 launch in September with a fully-fledged gear system.
- Despite being in early access, the game has already sold over a million copies, and developer Funday Games has revealed that the release version will introduce a loot system called 'Gear'.
- The Gear system in Survivor includes six types of gear, such as armor, weapon mods, canisters, gadgets, tools, and chips, which can be acquired in missions across four tiers from 'uncommon' to 'legendary' with potential 'quirks' that alter their effects.
- Funday Games states that the Gear system will enhance gameplay by making milestones more meaningful, utilizing crafting materials, and emphasizing the role of the drone sidekick Bosco. The game is set to launch on September 17 with more exciting features planned.
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Why Gamers Make Surprisingly Great System Architects
- Playing strategic video games can train the brain for complex thinking, making gamers great system architects.
- A study found that managers who played strategic video games regularly exhibited traits beneficial for system design.
- Gamers excel in noticing architectural flaws, optimizing resources, forward planning, and embracing experimentation.
- Games like Factorio and Stellaris simulate interconnected systems, providing valuable experience applicable to real-world system design challenges.
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Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are $115 off for Prime Day
- Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are currently $115 off for Prime Day, priced at $285 for multiple color options.
- Despite being surpassed by newer models, these headphones offer exceptional comfort, great sound quality, and effective ANC technology.
- The headphones provide a battery life of around 30 hours per charge, touch controls on the ear cup, and compatibility with voice assistants.
- Users can benefit from multipoint connectivity, integrated microphones for phone calls, and enhanced customization through a dedicated app.
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Deals: the Poco F7, F7 Pro and F7 Ultra are on sale
- Xiaomi's Poco F7 is currently on sale in the Netherlands with Early Bird discounts available on the official site, reducing the price to €384 and including various freebies like a 120W charger, Xiaomi Smart Band 10, and a choice of accessories.
- The Poco F7 features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a large 6.83” OLED display, and a 6,500mAh battery. Its camera setup includes a 50MP main and 8MP ultra-wide camera. Amazon sells the Poco F7 at a slightly lower price compared to Xiaomi's site.
- The Poco F7 Ultra, priced at €640, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and features a 5,300mAh battery with fast charging support. Its camera configuration includes a 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, and 32MP ultra-wide.
- The Poco F7 Pro and Poco X7 Pro are other models in the series offering varying specifications and discounts. The Poco F7 Pro features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 1440p+ display, and a 6,000mAh battery. The Poco X7 Pro, part of the more affordable series, comes with a Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset and basic camera features.
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Prime Day deals include the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam for only $40
- Prime Day deals include the Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam on sale for $40, down from $80.
- The camera can spin 360 degrees and tilt 169 degrees, offering live views, 24/7 recording, and two-way talk.
- It features HD color video, a physical shutter for privacy when not in use, and is easy to set up via the Ring app.
- To use the camera, a subscription to Ring's service starting at $4.99 per month is required.
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Preservationists discover a 'nearly complete' build of a lost Animaniacs game 22 years after it was cancelled, and you can play it right now
- Gaming preservation group Hidden Palace has discovered a 'nearly complete' prototype of a cancelled game based on Animaniacs, developed between 2000 and 2003.
- The game, Animaniacs: Hollywood Hypnotics, resembles the Dizzy series of adventure games and involves players solving puzzles and interacting with NPCs across six studio lots.
- Despite lacking polish in design, the prototype is playable end-to-end, but the player character graphics are reused from another Animaniacs game.
- Originally cancelled after a tumultuous development, Hollywood Hypnotics was never released due to multiple publisher changes, but the prototype is now available for download and playable on any GBA emulator.
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Sega Teases New Sonic Racing Animation, Speeding Ahead This September
- Sega has teased a new animation in celebration of its upcoming release Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, scheduled to debut in September alongside the game.
- The animation preview, initially showcased at Anime Expo, features Sonic and Shadow speeding along without revealing much more.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to launch for the Switch on September 25, 2025, with a planned Switch 2 version arriving at a later date along with a paid upgrade option.
- Sega had previously released a two-part animated series for Team Sonic Racing and recently introduced an animation for Sonic X Shadow Generations on Switch 2.
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