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Here's 22 good games that cost $1 or less in the 2024 winter game sales
- The winter sales are here, offering substantial discounts on games.
- For those looking for games under $1, there are several options available.
- The list includes a variety of genres, such as puzzles, RPGs, and walking simulators.
- These discounted games provide a low-cost way to try something new or satisfy a specific gaming preference.
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Dune: Prophecy can’t match the ambition of the franchise
- Dune: Prophecy, the HBO series, can't match the cinematic nature of Denis Villeneuve' Dune movies.
- While Prophecy is a literary adaptation, its ties to Villeneuve's movies defines it.
- The Dune franchise under Villeneuve is incompatible with TV - a format is too small to handle it.
- At this point, it's painfully clear that shrinking Dune's inherently filmic nature is a task not even the Lisan al Gaib himself could accomplish.
- Longtime Dune devotees may ask why the two miniseries, Frank Herbert's Dune and Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, were not successful.
- But here's the thing: Those productions were built from the ground up for the small screen.
- Dune: Prophecy's visual effects, costumes, and sets are light-years ahead of anything Syfy mustered.
- But the series is a claustrophobic, small-scale affair, reducing the outsized ambitions of Dune franchise.
- Where Dune: Part One and Part Two paid off a cosmos-wide, multi-millennia master plan, Prophecy's first season gave us sub-Game of Thrones intrigue and a vaguely defined threat.
- Schapker and co. fuss over the how and the why of it all, failing to grasp that the more granular Dune: Prophecy becomes, the further away from Villeneuve's (and Herbert's) big ideas it gets.
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Choosing the Right Technologies for Mobile Application Development Solutions
- Mobile app development is a complex process that requires a strategic approach to choosing technology.
- There are three main types of mobile applications namely Native apps, Cross-platform apps and Web apps (PWA).
- For iOS, the primary technology is Swift — a powerful programming language supported by Apple.
- For Android, the key programming language is Kotlin.
- Cross-platform technologies include React native, Flutter, and Xamarin which help reduce development time and cost while maintaining functionality and ease of use.
- Progressive Web App (PWA) bridges mobile and web apps. It is developed using HTML5, CSS3, and JS.
- Another important consideration when working on a mobile application development project is choosing the appropriate architecture for the project.
- As mobile apps become more complex, the microservice architecture allows for better modularity.
- Data security and user privacy protection are among the top priorities in mobile app development.
- App performance plays a key role in user satisfaction. Testing automation is important in identifying bug issues early and in guaranteeing optimal application competence.
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Fortnite Welcomes Cyberpunk 2077 Characters, Quadra Turbo-R, and More
- Fortnite confirms collaboration with Cyberpunk 2077, featuring characters Johnny Silverhand and V.
- Players can acquire the Cyberpunk 2077 characters and accompanying items from the crossover starting today.
- The collaboration includes skins, backblings, harvesters, wraps, and the Quadra Turbo-R vehicle.
- This partnership signifies a growing relationship between CD Projekt Red and Epic Games.
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Sean Manaea, the Rising Star of Major League Baseball
- Sean Manaea, the rising star of Major League Baseball, has captivated fans with his impressive performances and unique pitching style.
- Manaea was born on February 1, 1992, in Valparaiso, Indiana, and displayed his talent for baseball from an early age.
- This article provides an insight into Manaea's personal background, his journey to Major League Baseball, and his notable achievements that have contributed to his growing reputation in the sport.
- With his exceptional skills and dedication to the game, Sean Manaea has become one of the most talked-about players in Major League Baseball.
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4 Best Car Simulation Games on The Google Play Store
- Many gamers have developed a liking for car simulation games, especially those with eye-catching visuals and engaging storylines. This article highlights the four best car simulation games on the Google Play Store that must be installed on Android and iOS phones to pass the time.
- Axes in Motion Racing's Extreme Car Driving Simulator is a popular game on the Google Play Store and features a realistic driving experience coupled with stunning visuals for gamers to enjoy. With over 500 million downloads on the store, it ranks first on the list of the best car simulation games.
- Oppana Games FZC LLC's Car Simulator 2 is known for its diverse vehicle selection, featuring 100 different customizable options, all with realistic driving mechanics. Car Simulator 2 also comes with a single and multiplayer feature, where gamers can compete effectively with their opponents.
- Jet Games FZ-LLC's Drive Zone Online has a multiplayer mode that allows gamers to compete online with up to 32 players, tackling different challenges on diverse tracks with each victory having a corresponding reward. It also features drift races and skill tests.
- Racing Car Simulator Games 3D completes the line-up, featuring excellent gameplay, stunning graphics and dynamic environments. With four distinct gameplay modes, the game presents endless opportunities to leave a players driving skills improving with each challenge.
- In conclusion, gamers seeking to kill time with the best car simulation games must download Extreme Car Driving Simulator, Car Simulator 2, Drive Zone Online, and Racing Car Simulator Games 3D, as they offer excellent gameplay and endless features.
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'If you're a billion dollar company advertising your game, ask permission!': Charlie the Unicorn creator chews out Warner Bros after MultiVersus ad uses his work without approval
- Charlie the Unicorn creator Jason Steele called out Warner Bros. for using his work without permission in a MultiVersus advertisement.
- The advertisement featured audio from the iconic Charlie the Unicorn short film, promoting a new Unicorndog skin for Reindog.
- Steele expressed disappointment and emphasized the importance of seeking permission, especially for billion-dollar companies like Warner Bros.
- He highlighted that using his audio directly without permission is not fair use, and criticized Warner Bros. for not properly licensing media for their ads.
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 won’t launch until several weeks after 5080, says leak
- Rumors suggest that Nvidia's next-gen GPUs, including the RTX 5080 and flagship 5090, will be unveiled at CES 2025.
- The RTX 5090 is expected to launch after the RTX 5080, replacing the current RTX 4090 as the top-of-the-line graphics card.
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EA Really Isn't Interested In Making More Dead Space
- EA rejected an attempt by the original creators to pitch Dead Space 4 earlier this year.
- Glen Schofield, Christopher Stone and Bret Robbins spoke about the franchise in a recent interview.
- The trio wanted to pitch a fourth entry in the space-based scare ‘em up to IP owners EA.
- As AAA games reach budgets of hundreds of millions, sales requirements are becoming close to impossible for all but the biggest-name franchises.
- Dead Space, while once well-known and well-regarded, had been left untouched for a decade before the remake.
- Last year’s remake of Dead Space proved a critical hit, reviving the beloved space horror series.
- However, the remake didn't perform to EA’s expectations last year.
- Any hopes that internal studio EA Motive would continue to remake the series went out the window.
- The industry is in a weird place right now; people are really hesitant to take chances on things.
- Dead Space, however, is exercising nominative determinism and it doesn’t seem likely we’ll see any more games in the franchise anytime soon.
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This minimalist puzzle game could be 2025’s Tetris
- Faraway is a minimalist puzzle game set to launch in 2025 for PC.
- Players guide a shooting star through space, making constellations with it.
- The game aims for an entrancing flow state similar to Tetris.
- Faraway offers simple gameplay that rewards players who unravel its depth.
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Throne and Liberty addresses pain points of overwhelming dailies and janky combat
- Throne and Liberty marks the end of its launch year in the west.
- Post-launch initiatives include spear weapon, expanded fishing content, dungeons, rune progression system, and equipment and skill presets.
- Throne and Liberty addresses pain points like overwhelming daily checklist of activities and improvement in combat, movement, and targeting systems.
- The goal is to make improvements that ensure intuitive and fluid character interaction with the world.
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Shuhei Yoshida’s favorite PlayStation indie games of 2024
- Shuhei Yoshida's favorite PlayStation indie games of 2024
- Pacific Drive is a 'road-lite' survival game set in a mysterious forest.
- Animal Well is a nostalgic yet novel Metroidvania game with challenging platforming and cryptic puzzles.
- V Rising is a vampire survival game where players must avoid sunlight and hunt for blood.
- SCHiM is a visually stunning game where players navigate by jumping between shadows.
- The Plucky Squire is an action adventure game with a unique mix of 2D and 3D gameplay.
- Palworld is an addictive open-world crafting and survival game with adorable creatures.
- Neva is a beautiful adventure game with a wordless story about a player and a wolf cub.
- Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric horror adventure with retro art style and puzzles.
- Slitterhead is a monstrous battle game set in '90s Hong Kong, created by Keiichiro Toyama.
- Nine Sols is a hardcore action game with deflection-based combat and cyberpunk elements.
- Balatro is a unique fusion of poker and roguelike that has become a worldwide hit.
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Gaming with expensive AR smart glasses is first-class fun
- Xreal's new $499 One AR glasses serve as an external display for consoles like the Steam Deck when connected via USB-C cable. It creates a comfortable way to play games, allowing you to look directly ahead rather than hunching over. The glasses are also compact and friendly for travelers who want a big-screen experience while on the go.
- The Xreal One features embedded OLED displays and side arms containing speakers tuned by Bose. It can create an image equivalent to a 171-inch screen in front of you and tracks your head movements, adjusting the screen's orientation as you move.
- The One's screens are slightly boosted in terms of size and field of view from the previous version, and it features an interpupillary distance adjustment feature. However, it tops out at 1080p, and it has a small FOV, making parts of the picture appear blurrier than others.
- The Xreal One's $499 price tag may make it an unnecessary expense for most gamers. The $299 Meta Quest 3S and the Quest 2 offer solid VR experiences at a much lower price, although it is more cumbersome to use a VR headset with a Steam Deck.
- To use a VR headset with the Steam Deck, you would need an HDMI capture card and possibly a cable or two. You may also have to buy some accessories to make it work. There are options to connect the Quest to your Steam Deck, but it may get a bit messy with cables and dongles.
- The Xreal One is a more convenient and simpler-to-use gadget that can display your games on a personal big screen. It is impressive for a small gadget, and the One features embedded OLED displays and side arms containing speakers tuned by Bose.
- There are a few other issues that anyone who's considering buying the Xreal One should know about. While it can reach up to a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, content looks extra fuzzy if you're looking at low-resolution text and graphics.
- The way that the Xreal One's displays are merged to create a whole image is effective, although parts of the full picture appear blurrier than others. Additionally, using a VR headset with a Steam Deck is not a plug-and-play affair, and you may need to buy some accessories to make it work.
- Lastly, another accessory that can help you play games more comfortably is the Mechanism Gaming Pillow. It is like a bean bag for your lap with an adjustable stand on its top, and it supports the weight of the Steam Deck at the viewing angle that's best for your neck.
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Opinion: It's Not My GOTY, But This Nintendo Game Was A Standout 2024 Memory
- Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is a game released this year featuring condensed speedrunning challenges extracted from 13 iconic NES titles.
- The game offers a World Championship Mode that allows for ranking on a weekly leaderboard and a Survival Mode that pits players against other players' wrist times across three challenges to avoid elimination.
- It's the only game the author played this year that resulted in an involuntary shout of triumph when they conquered competitors in consecutive speedrunning challenges.
- The game helped the author discover the deep control scheme nuances of classic titles and even games they already knew well were revealed with the help of the Nintendo Power-inspired Classified Information sheets.
- The game’s competitive modes are perfect for focusing on specific challenges and helped push the author to consistently improve their personal best timings.
- The developers could add a new standalone challenge based on the actual 1990 Nintendo World Championships custom cartridge.
- NWC's snappy game feel and sound design hook players to improve their PB, and it’s an even better experience playing with an NES controller.
- The game may not have been the flashiest in 2024, but it remains a standout with plenty of untapped potential.
- It is an homage to the glory days of the NES and the 8-bit culture that surrounded it and a celebration of the timeless classics that still shape love for gaming.
- NWC is BY FAR, the most underrated game of the year, a master class on how smart presentation and design can elevate a novel premise to a can’t-miss weekly event.
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Following Stalker 2’s Success, Developer GSC Game World Contends With ‘This New Reality’
- Stalker 2 has officially sold one million copies across PC and Xbox Series X and S, making it profitable.
- Developer GSC Game World is now facing a larger audience and plans to improve Stalker 2 based on player feedback.
- GSC Game World intends to invest more in post-launch support for Stalker 2, including adding ideas initially cut from the game.
- There are talks of expanding Stalker 2 with two expansions and possibly adding multiplayer.
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