Annabelle Stephenson, Author at Zaman

Randy Pitchford’s Ill-Fated Prediction: Epic Games Store vs. Steam

It seems like Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford just can’t catch a break. After the Borderlands movie met with disappointment, now he’s become the center of attention for an old prediction he made about the Epic Games Store and Steam. Pitchford had boldly

21 August 2024

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Final Fantasy 16 PC Release Date Announced, Mixed Reactions from Players

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy 16 PC version finally has a release date, breaking free from its console exclusivity in 2023. The game takes place in the dark and medieval fantasy world of Valisthea, offering a stark contrast to the sci-fi atmosphere

21 August 2024

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Pico Launches Powerful VR Headset – Pico 4 Ultra

Pico, a subsidiary of ByteDance, has introduced its latest virtual reality headset, the Pico 4 Ultra. This cutting-edge device aims to compete head-on with the popular Meta Quest 3, and it boasts some impressive specifications. The standout feature of the Pico 4

21 August 2024

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Lost Memories: A Tale of Heartbreak and Intrigue

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, the highly anticipated narrative adventure game from DON’T NOD, has just unveiled its first gameplay footage. The game takes players on a nostalgic journey as the protagonist, Swann, reunites with Autumn in 2022, triggering memories of a

20 August 2024

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Diablo 4 Expansion Introduces Exciting New Features and Release Date Announced

Blizzard Entertainment’s highly anticipated expansion for Diablo 4, titled “Vessel of Hatred,” is set to launch in just a couple of months on October 8th for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and PC. This major paid expansion is expected to

20 August 2024

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India Explores Distinction Between Online Games of Skill and Games of Chance to Attract FDI

India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is seeking clarity on the classification of online games as either “games of skill” or “games of chance” to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The DPIIT has circulated a note among different

20 August 2024

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Open Blocks: Creating Simple 3D Models Just Got Easier

Creating low-poly 3D models has never been simpler, thanks to the introduction of Open Blocks. Developed by the Icosa Foundation, a global foundation known for their work on Open Brush, Open Blocks is the open-source version of Google Blocks. With Open Blocks,

20 August 2024

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Call of Duty and Beloved Mascots May Go Cross-Platform

Despite the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, there appears to be a potential agreement between Xbox and PlayStation regarding the beloved mascots of the PS1 era. While the deal has caused much controversy and legal battles with the US market

19 August 2024

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University of Essex Opens Innovative Minecraft Psychology Lab

The University of Essex in the UK proudly announces the opening of its groundbreaking Minecraft psychology lab, making it the first university in the world to offer such a unique facility. Led by Lecturer Dr Wijnand van Tilburg, the lab aims to

19 August 2024

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Delve into the Deep – A Chilling Underwater Adventure

Embark on a thrilling journey into the depths of the sea in the newly released roguelike game, “Delve the Deep”. Unlike anything you’ve experienced before, this game takes you on a terrifying and claustrophobic dive into the eerie caves hidden beneath the

19 August 2024