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The Callisto Protocolis a brutal survival horror gamein the vein ofDead Space. In fact, it’s directed by Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield. The two have plenty in common, including challenging combat that will no doubt leave you on the edge of your seat. To make your life easier,Callistofeatures an upgrade system that allows you to enhance the various weapons you find along the way. But which weapons should you focus on leveling?...

The Oscar nominations are in andJokeris again having the last laugh. The despairingly dark take on Batman’s most famous foe defied initial expectations by first winning the Golden Lion at the Cannes Film Festival, and then becoming the most successful R-rated film of all-time, ultimately eclipsing the $1 billion mark at the box office. Now it leads all films inOscar nominationsheading into next month’s ceremony with 11 nods. Will it win the esteemed Best Picture honor?...

I recently went on a trip, which brought up a question I face every time I spend a few nights away from my gaming PC: How am I going to play games? For nearly five years now, my answer has been to pack myNintendo Switch. This time, however, packing up my Switch felt like a compromise I didn’t want to make. Like a lot of folks, I’m eagerly awaiting for Valve to get around to mySteam Deckreservation....

It’s the year 1999, and E3, a still relatively new conference, is underway with David Bowie performing at an afterparty. Same-sex marriage is illegal throughout the United States, and would remain so for another five years. This is whereThe Simsintroduced itself to the world with a presentation featuringtwo female Sims sharing a passionate kiss. That single kiss – which wasn’t even intended to be included – was the start of The Sims’ legacy as a quiet ally of inclusion....

German components manufacturer ZF has developed an innovative technology to reduce the severity of injuries linked to traffic accidents. Starting in 2018, every car sold new comes with an array of airbags integrated into the cabin. The firm envisions a safer car with airbags mounted externally, too. As of writing, the external airbag was developed only for the side of the car, meaning it deploys when a car gets t-boned. It essentially turns the entire side of the car receiving the impact into a crumple zone that absorbs energy....

Uber driver charges passenger to play game and the internet can’t believe it A passenger went viral after they alleged they’d been charged for playing a game while travelling, and viewers was shocked. Gaining over 2 million views, news reporterFord Sandersrecorded himself playing a claw machine game attached to the passenger headrest in an Uber. There was a button that read “Tap to Drop” which he pressed, and he was told that he’d won a cartoon animal named Sheldon the Turtle....

“A micromobility device is only complete if it includes a helmet,” so says bikesharing service Wheels. That’s why it’s just unveiled a redesign of its electric bike that now includes a helmet for riders to use as they zip across town. The company will even offer an automatic 20% discount if you wear the helmet during a ride, with built-in sensors able to detect when the helmet is being worn....

Warzone & Black Ops 6 90s Action Heroes event & all rewards A new 90s Action Heroes event is coming to Black Ops 6 and Warzone, bringing a ton of rewards inspired by the golden age of action movies. Although we’re heading towardsBlack Ops 7, the Black Ops 6 era is showing no signs of slowing down. The Season 5 update is yet another big content drop in both multiplayer and Warzone, bringingnew guns, aBattle Pass, and thefinal Zombies map....

Halo Infinite‘s multiplayer is here, and it’s a big departure for the franchise. The gameplay itself is core to Halo, but the free-to-play model, battle pass system, and day-onerelease on PCare new for the series.Halo Infiniteis a game built for 2021, and after spending some time slaying Spartans, I couldn’t stop thinking about another shooter built for 2021:Destiny 2. As we start looking forward to a new era of Halo multiplayer, it’s important to look back....

The Xbox app onWindows 11and Windows 10 has consistently been an issue since PC Game Pass launched in 2019. And now that Microsoft wants the PC version to sit on the same level as the console one, it’s time to start addressing the problem. Xbox Game Pass for PC, meet PC Game Pass First, the background. Xbox Game Pass for PC is now PC Game Pass, which Microsoft revealed through a tongue-in-cheek trailer at The Game Awards....

A new report has revealed the profit margins for theGoogle Pixel Watch, and it looks like Google is taking home a lot more than its competitors. According toa report from Counterpoint Research, it costs Google $123 to build a single Pixel Watch (specifically, the 4G LTE variant), which Google charges $400 for. When compared to the profit margins for similar devices, it feels like Google has some explaining to do....

With summer now a faint memory, everyone’s sights are set on fall. In the film world, fall marks the start of awards season, meaning many movies with plans to compete at the Oscars will premiere over the next several months. Netflix is one streamer hoping to have several movies in contention this year, includingThe Piano LessonandEmilia Pérez. If you’re not into prestige movies, no problem. Netflix offers thousands of films in multiple genres, including horror, drama, comedy, thriller, and sci-fi....

5 shows just like House of the Dragon to watch while we wait for Season 3 Season 2 is now at its end, and fans of fantasy and period dramas alike will be looking for other shows to watch while we wait for the upcoming House of the Dragon Season 3. Of course, the wait will be long.House of the Dragon Season 3isn’t slated to arrive for another two years, so it’s definitely time to find somenew TV showsto add to your list....