Indie developers can now use Unreal Engine for free
Yesterday’s demo of the Unreal Engine 5 was certainly something wasn’t it? And small indie devs will get a taste of the new cutting-edge technology for free. Consider yourself an avid gamer? the chances are you’ve already played several titles developed using one of the constantly improving iterations of the Unreal Engine. Whether...
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SoundCloud and Twitch change the game for aspiring artists
You didn’t think SoundCloud was going to be underground forever, did you? SoundCloud is one of the worst kept secrets in the music industry in recent years, having propelled indie creators like Lil Peep, 21 Savage, XXXTentacion, and Post Malone from bedroom rappers to global stars seemingly overnight. And the...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons gains a dark underbelly
Just what is wrong with you people?! Will anyone ever play Animal Crossing: New Horizons the way it was intended ever again, or will we have to out you lot every single week? On the surface, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is as unassuming and frothy as games come. The painterly villages are filled with adorable...
Malaria cure possible with new microbe
Scientists in Kenya have discovered a microbe they say can prevent mosquitoes from spreading malaria. Malaria is currently one of the leading causes of mortality in the world. More than 400,000 people are killed by the disease each year, and most of these victims are...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons hilariously slashes in-game interest rates
Are games getting a little too realistic these days? If you’re worried about the economic fallout being caused by the COVID-19 virus and are looking for distractions, Animal Crossing: New Horizons really isn’t offering much in the way of escapism. In line with the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England, the...
Facebook ‘Messenger Rooms’ join slew of video streaming apps
With video call platforms reaching record engagement in lockdown, Facebook has thrown its hat in the ring with Messenger Rooms. On Friday, Facebook announced a slew of new video-call features headlined by ‘Messenger Rooms’ which will allow up to 50 callers in a single session with no...
The Last of Us Part II gets new release date after major leaks
Director Neil Druckmann is ‘heartbroken’ but maintains that major leaks of The Last of Us Part II will not spoil the experience come release. Having being delayed indefinitely earlier this month, we now have an official release date for The Last of Us Part II. But was Naughty Dogs’ hand forced, and why is the game trending worldwide at the moment? Us unlucky folk already know exactly what’s going on. My...
Virtual pub quizzes are all the rage in COVID-19 lockdown
Pub Quiz Tuesdays are looking at record attendance worldwide just as soon as lockdown is lifted. The parameters are constantly shifting in the Covid-19 lockdown. Those of us still stuck indoors are now becoming adjusted to the idea of big weekend plans involving nought but binging the ‘Latest’ section on Netflix and consuming entire loafs of banana bread. However, there is one hobby that is proving increasingly popular as the weeks...
Sea sensors to change the world in 2020?
Researchers are looking to deploy 50,000 ocean sensors to track ships, storms, wildlife, and weather in 2020. With Musk’s 60 Starlink satellites already filling the sky, oceanographers are now looking to build an interconnected network of sea sensors spanning an area larger than Texas. As we sit here today it’s feasible to suggest that we probably know less about the high seas than we do the moon,...
PlayStation 5 controller finally revealed
We’ve yet to get a proper look at the PlayStation 5, but the new controller suggests we’re likely to see a drastic design change from last gen consoles. With the Xbox Series X's official unveiling happening back in December 2019, Sony were expected to follow suit shortly after. However, here we sit four months later with nought to go on but unconfirmed devkit mock-ups of the PlayStation 5. Today, we’re...
