re After the COVID-19 pandemic, older generations should reflect on the need for climate action By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:58:28 +0000 EnvironmentThe COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a cornucopia of reflections about what is to be learned from it. One of the issues around which this has been the case is climate change. There are a few ways in which climate change is linked to reflections on the pandemic. One of these links is seeing the pandemic and where there has been relative success in dealing with it as a good case study in the value of scientific advice over politics. The wish is that as a result science might regain a more secure foothold in the debate around climate change. This is generally coupled with a reflection on the extent to which the pandemic might have been even better prepared for and dealt with had early generic warnings about the likelihood of a pandemic been heeded, and also if warnings about the actual pandemic had been acted on earlier than they were at the beginning of 2020. The hope is that this lesson in the consequences of not heeding warnings will rub off on the climate change debate, if not on the most committed climate change deniers. Another link between the pandemic and climate change is one less reflected on, although I did see at least one article on it, and that is the whole issue of inter-generational ethics that arises. The lock downs associated with COVID-19 tended to be justified on two grounds: One was containing the spread in such a way as to prevent health-care systems from being overwhelmed, and the other had to do with containing the spread of the virus for the sake of the those who were most likely to die from it, namely the elderly, an argument certainly borne out by the statistics even if it is the case that some younger people seem, for reasons yet to be determined, very vulnerable. And so it was that multitudes of young people have had to put their lives and dreams on hold in order to safeguard the lives of many who are much older than them. Young people have mostly willingly and without complaint acceded to the moral imperative and practical wisdom of sacrificing things like their personal, educational, athletic, travel, financial and/or employment hopes for the greater good, specifically for the older generation in their society. Other groups, like frontline health-care workers, and those newly classified as working in essential jobs, like grocery store workers, have also been asked to make a disproportionate sacrifice. But that is for another article on how their real value has been revealed -- and how that value should be recognized in the post-pandemic world (better wages for one thing). Unfortunately, the link between the demands on the young in the pandemic containment strategy and the debate on climate change manifests itself in observing, so far, the unwillingness of populations, and their governments, to demand a reverse moral imperative from older citizens when it comes to sacrifices they might make for the sake of younger and future generations. What are older citizens prepared to sacrifice to safeguard the quality of the lives younger citizens will lead in the coming decades, by substantially reducing our carbon footprint, and seriously dealing with other environmental challenges? One could argue that, in the case of Canadians, the population has done its part by electing a majority of MPs committed to action on climate change, only to be let down by a government that wants to have its cake and eat it too on climate change by imposing a carbon tax and buying a pipeline. Nevertheless, as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic, hopefully sooner rather than later, it seems to me that there will be a new opportunity for moral reflection on what the generations owe each other. Of course right-wing politicians are always claiming to be worried about passing on fiscal debt to the next generation. But passing on an environmental deficit is a much more real and serious issue. Part of the moral logic of pandemic containment has been asking one generation to sacrifice for another. It seems only fair then that the political debate about climate change should at some point soon become much more focused on what the older generation can do for the younger generation. Demanding real action from their political leaders, even if it means locking down or at the very least winding down lifestyles that have become ingrained would be a good start. And for those who can afford it, showing a willingness to pay higher taxes to build the infrastructure of a sustainable and livable future would also be in order. Bill Blaikie, former MP and MLA, writes on Canadian politics, political parties and Parliament. Image: John Englart/Flickr COVID-19Climate Hope 2020Bill BlaikieMay 8, 2020Will there be a silver lining to this pandemic?During this pandemic, the planet is getting a deserved rest. But once lockdowns are lifted, we must restore biodiversity, reduce emissions and shift from an economy that promotes endless growth.Bailing out on the old normalWith grim economic prospects forecast as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, campaigns have launched to rebuild the economy differently.After this Earth Day, let's never go back to normalWith the same solidarity and collective action that we used to fight this virus, we can build a better future for everyone, and for the planet on which we all depend. Full Article
re Ignoring plea from UN, Justin Trudeau refuses to lift sanctions on poor nations during pandemic By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:38:28 +0000 Politics in CanadaThese days, any national leader not actively urging their citizens to drink disinfectant is managing to look (relatively) good on the world stage. Certainly, compared to the neurotic leadership south of the border, Justin Trudeau has emerged as a steady hand on the tiller, quickly providing Canadians with a wide economic safety net and behaving like an adult in the crisis. So it's all the more disappointing that, out of the limelight, he's doing a great deal to make the situation worse during this pandemic for some of the most vulnerable people on the planet. I'm referring to the prime minister's decision to ignore a plea last month from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres -- and the Pope -- for nations to lift sanctions against other nations in order to help some of the weakest and poorest countries cope with the coronavirus crisis. That sounds like a reasonable request, under the circumstances. Indeed, even if we don't care about the world's vulnerable people, helping them deal with the crisis is in our interests too. As the UN leader noted: "Let us remember that we are only as strong as the weakest health system in our interconnected world." Yet Canada, ignoring the plea from the UN's highest official, continues in the midst of the pandemic to impose sanctions on 20 nations, including Lebanon, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Nicaragua and Yemen. While Canada's sanctions are typically aimed at punishing the regimes running these countries, the impact of the sanctions falls primarily on ordinary citizens, according to Atif Kubursi, professor emeritus of economics at McMaster University. Kubursi, who also served as a UN under-secretary-general and has extensive UN experience in the Middle East and Asia, says the impact of Canada's sanctions on the people in these countries is devastating. While the sanctions often appear to be directed exclusively at military items, they frequently end up being applied to virtually all goods -- including spare parts needed to operate machinery in hospitals and pharmaceutical companies, notes Kubursi, who signed a letter from prominent Canadians to Trudeau requesting the lifting of sanctions. For instance, if a Syrian businessman wants to buy Canadian products, he has to open an account for the transaction. But Kubursi says the Canadian government instructs Canadian banks not to allow such accounts for the purposes of trade with Syria -- no matter how benign the Canadian product may be, or how urgently it might be needed in Syria. For that matter, Ottawa's sanctions prevent Canadians from using our banks or financial services to transfer money to Syria -- for instance, to family members living in Syria. The impact of sanctions, while always painful, is particularly deadly during the pandemic, when even advanced nations have struggled to obtain life-saving equipment. While Canada's sanctions mostly date back to the Harper era or earlier, the Trudeau government has generally maintained them and even added new ones against Venezuela. Ottawa's sanctions appear primarily aimed at appeasing the U.S., which ruthlessly enforces sanctions against regimes it wishes to destabilize or overthrow. Washington also punishes countries and companies that don't co-operate with its sanctions. Ottawa's willingness to fall in line behind Washington is reflected in the fact it doesn't impose sanctions against U.S allies Saudi Arabia or Israel, despite Saudi Arabia's brutal murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi and Israel's illegal occupation of the West Bank. Even Israel's announcement that it plans to annex the West Bank in July has produced no sanctions or criticism from Canada. Trudeau's decision to continue sanctioning 20 nations seems quite out of sync with the spirit of the times, when it's hard to find a TV commercial that doesn't proclaim the sentiment that "we're all in this together." That spirit of international togetherness has been amply demonstrated by Cuba, which sent Cuban doctors to Italy to help its overwhelmed health care system and has offered similar medical help to First Nations in Canada. When 36 Cuban doctors arrived in Milan last month, a grateful Italy thanked them and Italians at the airport cheered. Meanwhile, Canada, in the spirit of the international togetherness, rebuffs Cuban doctors, ignores the UN and imposes sanctions on some of the world's poorest nations. Linda McQuaig is an author and journalist. This column, which appeared in The Toronto Star, is based on research from her new book The Sport & Prey of Capitalists. Image: CanadianPM/Video Screenshot/Twitter COVID-19Justin TrudeauLinda McQuaigMay 8, 2020Justin Trudeau should lift Canada's economic sanctions nowTrudeau cannot ignore the damage he is doing to the efforts to fight the novel coronavirus in 20 of the world's poorest countries by maintaining sanctions.The fury of the virus, the folly of war"End the sickness of war and fight the disease that is ravaging our world. It starts by stopping the fighting everywhere. Now," United Nations Secretary General António Guterres said on March 23.Pandemic prompts United Nations call for global ceasefireSeventy countries have heeded the UN secretary-general's call to come together to fight COVID-19. If we can give up war during a pandemic, why can't we give it up permanently? Full Article
re Andrew Scheer's party and the ugliest amendment ever moved By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:30:18 +0000 Politics in CanadaWith their mere presence flickering in the face of Liberal ubiquity, Andrew Scheer's Conservatives have decided to go (in the Canadian way) not-quite-full Trump. So we got their amendment to the Liberal student aid package, a followup to the wage and CERB packages, which Justin Trudeau shamefully accepted. The result is that students, who've already lived through the 2008 recession and now COVID-19, will have to grovel by showing they're earnestly looking for jobs before receiving the benefit, something not applied to others, so far. They're expected to track job notifications from the federal Job Bank that, I'm told, can flood your inbox with non-stop "opportunities" often in the "food" sector, like Alberta’s Cargill meat processing plant. It's had more COVID-infected workers than any workplace in North America. Worse than the inconvenience is the implicit humiliation. (A sense of dignity is invaluable for surviving stuff like recessions, wars or plagues.) Scheer says the plan "tranquilizes" students against work and they need "incentivizing." But this is a cohort who often work excessively as they study full time, to pay extortionary tuition fees while also engaging in climate and social justice campaigns. Many have self-isolated, not because they fear the virus -- they'd likely be fine -- but, as one said, "because I don't want to give it to some homeless guy as I pass." They don't need civics lessons from Scheer. In fact, Scheer could use some incentivizing -- he's pretty tranquil. He became an MP at 25, got the cushy perks of House Speaker for nine years and has never known another career. He let the party subsidize his kids' private school costs. Maybe he should start checking job notices. Yet the Liberals bought his amendment, which he'll use as a lever for shifting the same imputations onto the unemployed, gig workers etc. It's a way to turn the discussion from surviving COVID-19 to preventing lazy, greedy types like students or the unemployed, from ripping off worthy Tory voters and donors. Why did Liberals agree? Maybe to show they can be tough too, not just "caring." They're far easier on employers, who don't even have to top up the 75 per cent wage subsidies they're getting from the feds, though they're gently "encouraged" to. Or maybe it's a sign of that Liberal virus, Paul Martinism, i.e., letting the toffs at finance take over the show, giving them a chance to put in play their dusty undergrad Economics notes on "moral hazard." It means -- oh, look it up yourself. But roughly: giving greedy, lazy people an excuse to keep being that way. This is how Conservatives hope to rebuild their right-wing base. It probably won't work. Why? It's an imported U.S. right-wing tactic: you turn one desperate group, like former manufacturing workers, against another even more desperate, like inner city minorities. You stoke their fear that the underclasses will rip them off in order to get, say, public health care. They'd rather die themselves than be conned into paying out for their "inferiors." But we already have medicare and nobody feels diminished. Plus we lack the unique depth of U.S. racist hysterias along with their imperial delusions. It's a reversion to type by right-wing conservatives who now are the party. They got caught up by the pandemic, especially their reliable provincial premiers, who seemed to turn into crazy leftist spenders. For years they promised to unleash the private sector, as if it had been a whipped cur since Reagan/Thatcher, then they wind up unleashing the public sector. They're trying to get their mojo back. It's hard to believe even Scheer believes this rubbish: in the midst of a raging lethal virus, we should worry about youth getting away with not working. He mouthes it because he thinks it's a way to return to power. Digression: speaking of Tory premiers, I've become fond of Doug Ford and his clichés. "I'm laser focused … I'm on this like a dog on a bone …" Even he seems aware of it but can't stop. Asked about his health, he said, "I'm healthy as," then paused aware of what was coming but couldn't think of an alternative. "A horse," he surrendered. It's quite lovable, I'm afraid. Rick Salutin writes about current affairs and politics. This column was first published in the Toronto Star. Image: Andrew Scheer/Facebook Andrew ScheerCOVID-19Doug FordCARick SalutinMay 8, 2020After the COVID-19 pandemic, older generations should reflect on the need for climate actionAs younger people make sacrifices during the pandemic to protect vulnerable populations, will the older generation now make sacrifices to reduce carbon emissions and help secure a future for youth?Donald Trump can't mask his message to Indian country: 'Live and let die'"The federal government announced that they intend to release a portion of funds ... to tribes to help fight COVID-19, but I'll believe it when I see it," said Navajo President Jonathan Nez.Jason Kenney is Canada's least popular premier -- some caveats may applyKenney has an approval rating of 44 per cent, and a disapproval rating of 48 per cent, the only premier in a recent poll with a higher disapproval rating than approval rating. Full Article
re Xbox Series X News Planned for Every Month of 2020, Starts With Inside Xbox Gameplay Reveals on May 7 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:31:18 GMT Microsoft has announced it will share new information on the Xbox Series X every month in 2020 starting with the May 7th episode of Inside Xbox, which will showcase gameplay from third-party partners. Microsoft is calling it "Xbox 20/20." The event starts at 8am PT / 11am ET. "These monthly moments will take place throughout the rest of the year and will be a way for us to engage, connect and celebrate with you about what’s in store for the next generation of gaming, including what’s next for Xbox Series X, Xbox Game Studios, Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud," said Microsoft. "Every month will bring something different. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for more details." The company did reveal the July event will be focused on upcoming first-party games from Xbox Game Studios. "A number of our studio teams are looking forward to sharing first looks at new gameplay, insights from development teams being optimized for Xbox Series X, and brand-new game announcements," said Microsoft. "We cannot wait to share this initial look at what some of those teams are working on." A new teaser video of the May 7 Inside Xbox event has been posted online and the closed captions reveals it is the "New Xbox Sound." It is possible it is the new bootup screen for the Xbox Series X. View the video below: The Inside Xbox event for May 7 can be watched from multiple streaming sites: Facebook Mixer Twitch Twitter YouTube (4K stream) Read more information below: This is a momentous year for Xbox, with our next-gen console paving the way for all our games and services to come together in even better ways. Here’s what 2020 looks like, just to start: Our goal remains to launch Xbox Series X and Halo Infinite this Holiday All 15 Xbox Game Studios teams are hard at work on next-generation games for Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass The best development teams around the world are working hard to have their games ready to play on Xbox Series X this holiday For PC players, we plan to support the community by making all our major releases at launch available with Xbox Game Pass for PC, including Halo Infinite, Wasteland 3, Minecraft Dungeons and of course, Microsoft Flight Simulator. We have new updates and titles lined up for Xbox Game Pass for console and PC We’re expanding Project xCloud into new countries and on new devices—and later this year Project xCloud and Xbox Game Pass will come together, enabling you and your friends to play together in more ways. It’s a lot – and that’s saying something in 2020, a year which could be summed up as “a lot.” With all this in mind, we set out to create new touchpoints to celebrate gaming and share what’s next with our global community. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443394/xbox-series-x-news-planned-for-every-month-of-2020-starts-with-inside-xbox-gameplay-reveals-on-may-7/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Forza Street Now Available for iOS and Android By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 18:22:18 GMT Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios announced Forza Street is now available worldwide for free on iOS and Android. View the launch trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: This all-new Forza experience lets you jump into the game for quick, under-a-minute races where you compete to unlock new cars and upgrade parts to grow your car collection. We are excited for iOS and Android players to jump into this free to play mobile experience designed to be played anytime, anywhere, and excite anyone who loves cars. Forza Street was also designed to be an evolving experience. The game is based in a street racing world with interesting characters, mystery, and intrigue, explored through a narrative driven campaign, weekly Spotlight Events, and limited time Themed Events, all of which provide players an opportunity to expand their car collections. For players looking for an additional challenge, weekly Rivals events let them take their collections against other players in the community in leaderboard based asynchronous challenges. As a special gift to everyone who plays Forza Street between today and June 5 2020, players will receive a 2017 Ford GT and added in-game credits and gold to help you unlock new cars and grow your car collection! Don’t miss out on this chance to get this rare supercar added to your garage. For gamers joining the fun via the Samsung Galaxy Store, we have two more gifts for you: anyone who downloads through the Galaxy Store on their Samsung devices will receive the 2015 Ford Mustang GT with a custom Galaxy themed paint. If players have the latest Galaxy S20 devices, they will also receive the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with a Custom Galaxy, and in-game credits and gold. Want to play Forza Street across multiple device? We got you covered – Forza Street supports Xbox Live. When you sign in with Xbox Live, players will be able to unlock Xbox Achievements and transfer game progress across your Windows, iOS, and Android devices. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443397/forza-street-now-available-for-ios-and-android/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Assassin's Creed Valhalla to Feature Stonehenge By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 19:11:10 GMT Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director Ashraf Ismail previously stated the game will feature a "large map" in terms of England. There will be four major English kingdoms: Wessex, Northumbria, East Anglia, and Mercia. There will also be three major cities: London, Winchester and Jórvík (now called York). Since the game takes place in southern England Ismail was asked via Twitter if the game will feature Stonehenge and he replied "oh, can you ever!" with a GIF of a man nodding yes. oh, can you ever! pic.twitter.com/y4lJoayK9X — Ashraf Ismail (@AshrafAIsmail) May 3, 2020 Here is an overview of the game: In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla. Key Features: Write Your Viking Saga – Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you. With every choice you make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, you will carve your own path to glory. Visceral Combat System – Dual-wield powerful weapons such as axes, swords, and even shields to relive the ruthless fighting style of the Viking warriors. Brutally decapitate your foes, vanquish them from afar, or stealthily assassinate targets with your hidden blade. Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in an Assassin’s Creed game. A Dark Age Open World – Sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyond. Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life through fishing, hunting, drinking games, and more. Lead Epic Raids – Launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout England. Lead your clan in surprise attacks from your longship and pillage enemy territories to bring riches and resources back to your people. Grow Your Settlement – Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlor, and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalize your Viking experience. Mercenary Vikings – Create and customize a unique Viking raider within your clan and share it online with friends to use during their own raids. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will launch for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Google Stadia in Holiday 2020. The game will support Smart Delivery on the Xbox. This means if you purchase the game on the Xbox One or Xbox Series X, you will automatically gain access to the other version of the game. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443400/assassins-creed-valhalla-to-feature-stonehenge/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re PGA Tour 2K21 Announced, More Information Coming May 14 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:57:41 GMT Publisher 2K Games and The Golf Club developer HB Studios have announced PGA Tour 2K21 and released a teaser trailer for the game. Platforms and a release date were not announced, however, more information on the game will be released on May 14. Visit the official website here. View the teaser trailer below: A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443403/pga-tour-2k21-announced-more-information-coming-may-14/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Xbox Game Pass Adds DayZ, Final Fantasy IX And More in May By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:15:51 GMT Microsoft has announced many new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for console and Windows PC in May. The list of games includes DayZ, Final Fantasy IX, and Fractured Minds, Endless Legend and the previously announced Red Dead Redemption 2 for console and Halo 2: Anniversary for Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC. Here is the list of games coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: DayZ (ID@Xbox) – May 7An unforgiving, authentic, open world game where each one of 60 players on a server follows a single goal: Survive as long as they can, by any means necessary. There are no superficial tips, waypoints, or help given to you. Every decision matters with no saves and no extra lives where mistakes can be lethal. Your choices and decisions will create a gameplay experience that’s completely unique. Red Dead Redemption 2 – May 7America, 1899. Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. Includes access to Red Dead Online (Xbox Live Gold required). Final Fantasy IX – May 14Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey in this classic entry in the heralded Final Fantasy series. Fractured Minds (ID@Xbox) – May 19Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Embark on a journey through the human psyche to experience the everyday challenges associated with these conditions. Here is the list of games coming soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC: Endless LegendJump in to this 4X strategy game as you lead one of eight unique civilizations, each with their own unique gameplay and story. Food must be grown, industries built, science and magic advanced, and wealth collected. Your planet holds a history of unexplained apocalypse, and the winter you just survived was the worst on record. You have a city, a loyal populace, and a few troops; your power and magic should be sufficient to keep them alive. But beyond that, nothing is certain… Where will you go, what will you find, and how will you react? Final Fantasy IXZidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have a plan to kidnap Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, the princess herself beats them to the punch and orchestrates her own escape with their unwitting help, granting her the freedom she yearned for beyond the castle walls. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and his crew, and set out on an incredible journey in this classic Final Fantasy adventure. Halo Master Chief Collection: Halo 2Halo 2: Anniversary comes to PC as the next installment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Following the destruction of the first Halo ring, Master Chief returns to Earth to prevent the Covenant invasion, leading to a battle with long-hidden secrets that will dramatically alter the course of the Human-Covenant Conflict forever. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443405/xbox-game-pass-adds-dayz-final-fantasy-ix-and-more-in-may/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re The Last of Us Part II Story Trailer Released By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:22:20 GMT Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Naughty Dog have released the story trailer for The Last of Us Part II ahead of the game's release next month. View the trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming. Living amongst a thriving community of survivors has allowed them peace and stability, despite the constant threat of the infected and other, more desperate survivors. When a violent event disrupts that peace, Ellie embarks on a relentless journey to carry out justice and find closure. As she hunts those responsible one by one, she is confronted with the devastating physical and emotional repercussions of her actions. Key Features: A Complex and Emotional Story – Experience the escalating moral conflicts created by Ellie’s relentless pursuit of vengeance. The cycle of violence left in her wake will challenge your notions of right versus wrong, good versus evil, and hero versus villain. A Beautiful Yet Dangerous World – Set out on Ellie’s journey, taking her from the peaceful mountains and forests of Jackson to the lush, overgrown ruins of greater Seattle. Encounter new survivor groups, unfamiliar and treacherous environments, and terrifying evolutions of the infected. Brought to life by the latest iteration of the Naughty Dog engine, the deadly characters and world are more realistic and meticulously detailed than ever before. Tense and Desperate Action-Survival Gameplay – New and evolved gameplay systems deliver upon the life-or-death stakes of Ellie’s journey through the hostile world. Feel her desperate struggle for survival through improved features such as high-intensity melee combat, fluid movement, and dynamic stealth. A broad variety of weapons, crafting items, skills, and upgrades allows you to personalize Ellie’s capabilities to your play style. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443406/the-last-of-us-part-ii-story-trailer-released/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Fortnite Tops 350 Million Registered Players By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:43:02 GMT The official Twitter account for the hugely popular free-to-play battle royale game, Fortnite, announced the game now has over 350 million registered players. In April, players spent over 3.2 billion hours in game. Epic Games plans to "the party going with our Party Royale Premiere LIVE on May 8 at 9pm ET." It will feature Deadmau5, Steve Aoki and Dillon Francis. The Party Royale will last an hour and take place on the big screen at the Main Stage. If you miss the Party Royale it will be rebroadcasted on May 9 at 2pm ET. Fortnite now has over 350 million registered players! In April, players spent over 3.2 billion hours in game. 🙌🥳Let’s keep the party going with our Party Royale Premiere LIVE on May 8 at 9PM ET featuring @DillonFrancis @steveaoki @deadmau5: https://t.co/H18c3UgBL1 pic.twitter.com/Cgt3r7LXQO — Fortnite (@FortniteGame) May 6, 2020 Read an overview of the Party Royale below: Let’s get ready to party! The Party Royale Premiere arrives on Friday, May 8, at 9 PM ET.Dillon Francis, Steve Aoki, and deadmau5 are coming to Party Royale with back-to-back-to-back sets LIVE on the big screen at the Main Stage. Hit the dance floor, chill with friends, or jump into activities in Party Royale. No RSVP Necessary If you can’t make it right at 9 PM ET, you can still catch the rest of the live show as long as you join before it ends at 10 PM ET. Bring on the Encore If you're still busy, don’t worry — the Party Royale Premiere will return for a rebroadcast. On May 9 from 2 PM to 3 PM ET, you can catch the full show once again at the Main Stage.And just like the first airing, you can still jump in during the show. Party Favors The Party Royale Premiere also has a party favor. Anyone who logs into Fortnite from Friday, May 8 at 6 PM ET to Monday, May 11 at 10 AM ET will get the new, music-reactive Neon Wings Back Bling for free! Perfect for wearing at the show.Beyond the Main Stage Shows at the Main Stage are just some of the many attractions at Party Royale. In this new experimental and evolving space, there are many things to do and places to explore. For example: take on aerial obstacle courses at Skydive Rift, participate in boat races at Fishsticks’ Boat Race, and grab items at The Plaza such as the new Paint Launcher.There are no weapons or mats in Party Royale — it’s all about just hanging out and having fun. No Sweat. All Chill. Let’s Party! Fortnite is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, iOS, and Android. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443407/fortnite-tops-350-million-registered-players/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Those Who Remain Delayed to May 28 for PS4, Xbox One And Steam By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:21:09 GMT Publisher Wired Productions and developer Camel 101 have delayed psychological horror game, Those Who Remain, from May 15 to May 28 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam. View the official release date trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Whispers of disappearances carry through the town as a burgeoning, uneasy and irrational fear begins to spread and darkness comes to be an unwelcome reflection to Those Who Remain. Some mistakes should never happen, not when your life is complete – and yet they do. Edward had the good life, a beautiful wife and the perfect little girl, yet finds himself several whiskeys down and driving through the night of Dormont to end his secret affair – in a bid to fix his mistakes. As Edward pulls into the Golden Oak Motel, he is unaware just how much this night will change his life… Key Features: The horrors and darkness that thrive in the corner of every eye are torn loose… Those Who Remain places you in an up-close, psychological horror story set in the sleepy town of Dormont – a town in a spiralling split from the fabric of reality, warped by darkness and the deeds of the Citizens who reside. Confront the uncomfortable horrors reflected by the darkness and survive the night of Dormont as Edward is confronted with a test of his sanity, morality and the shadows of evil that lurks below. Darkness Has Eyes -Navigate and survive the encroaching darkness and stay in the protection of the light by any means[br] Worlds Torn Asunder – Pave your way ahead by moving between Dormont and its dark otherworldly counterpart to further solve the mysteries held within the dark Conscience of Choice – Choose to help any surviving citizens of Dormont you encounter or leave them to the darkness. Innocence cannot always be assumed, and the township of Dormont hides a cursed trove of secrets Savor your Sanity – Keep your sanity in check as you delve deeper into the darkness of Dormont – expected rules of the real world have been torn apart Follow your Path – Your decisions and choices will determine the fate of Edward, through multiple different branching outcomes A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443413/those-who-remain-delayed-to-may-28-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-steam/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Horror Adventure Game Scorn Xbox Series X Trailer Released By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:03:01 GMT ebb software has released a new trailer for the Xbox Series X version of the atmospheric first-person horror adventure, Scorn. The game is in development for the Xbox Series X and Windows PC via Steam and Windows Store. View the Xbox Series X trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: Scorn is set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. It is designed around the idea of "being thrown into the world". Isolated and lost inside this dream-like world, you will explore different interconnected regions in a non-linear fashion. Every location contains its own theme, puzzles and characters that are integral in creating a cohesive world. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443422/horror-adventure-game-scorn-xbox-series-x-trailer-released/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Confirmed for Xbox Series X By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:14:20 GMT It was confirmed at the Inside Xbox event today Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be getting a next generation release on the Xbox Series X. It was already confirmed the game will release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC. View the latest trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: Enter the World of Darkness and rise through vampire society. Experience Seattle - a city full of alluring, dangerous, characters and factions. You are dead now but stronger, quicker, more alluring and with potential for so much more. Choose to be brutal and unflinching or cultured and seductive. Use charm, cunning, terror and sheer will to rise through vampire society. What monster will you be? A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443424/vampire-the-masquerade-bloodlines-2-confirmed-for-xbox-series-x/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Assassin�s Creed Valhalla Gets Xbox Series X First Look Gameplay Trailer By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:33:58 GMT Ubisoft has released the first look gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. The gameplay is "representative of Xbox Series X gameplay." "As developers, we’re always excited to work with new hardware because it gives us a greater ability to express our creative vision," said Assassin’s Creed Valhalla creative director Ashraf Ismail. "Assassin’s Creed has always been committed to exploring new technologies and leveraging new consoles’ abilities to deliver the most immersive experience possible. We are excited to be collaborating closely with Microsoft to bring Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to the Xbox Series X." View the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay trailer below: Here is an overview of the game: In Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, you are Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political power in your quest to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla. Key Features: Write Your Viking Saga – Advanced RPG mechanics allow you to shape the growth of your character and influence the world around you. With every choice you make, from political alliances and combat strategy to dialogue and gear progression, you will carve your own path to glory. Visceral Combat System – Dual-wield powerful weapons such as axes, swords, and even shields to relive the ruthless fighting style of the Viking warriors. Brutally decapitate your foes, vanquish them from afar, or stealthily assassinate targets with your hidden blade. Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in an Assassin’s Creed game. A Dark Age Open World – Sail from the harsh and mysterious shores of Norway to the beautiful but forbidding kingdoms of England and beyond. Immerse yourself in the Viking way of life through fishing, hunting, drinking games, and more. Lead Epic Raids – Launch massive assaults against Saxon troops and fortresses throughout England. Lead your clan in surprise attacks from your longship and pillage enemy territories to bring riches and resources back to your people. Grow Your Settlement – Construct and upgrade buildings that allow for deep customization, including a barracks, blacksmith, tattoo parlor, and more. Recruit new members to your clan and personalize your Viking experience. Mercenary Vikings – Create and customize a unique Viking raider within your clan and share it online with friends to use during their own raids. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will launch for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, and Google Stadia in Holiday 2020. The game will support Smart Delivery on the Xbox. This means if you purchase the game on the Xbox One or Xbox Series X, you will automatically gain access to the other version of the game. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443428/assassins-creed-valhalla-gets-xbox-series-x-first-look-gameplay-trailer/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Rumor: Mass Effect Trilogy HD Remaster to Launch by March 31, 2021 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:49:35 GMT Electronic Arts in their fiscal year Q4 2020 results said they plan to release 14 titles in the 2021 fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2021. Electronic Arts labeled one of the game as "an HD remake of an EA game." VentureBeat is reporting this HD remake is an HD remaster of the Mass Effect Trilogy. "We are planning to launch 14 new titles to players this fiscal year," said EA CEO Andrew Wilson. "hat includes four new EA Sports titles — FIFA, Madden, NHL, and one more unannounced sports game — all of which deliver on the mix of creativity, authenticity, and quality that sets EA Sports apart. "Our FY21 plans also include four more games drawing on the breadth of our IP, from Command & Conquer Remastered to unannounced games for our console and PC players. We’ll have more games from indie developers launching this year through EA Partners, and two new mobile titles leveraging top IP that we’ll bring to players worldwide." Read EA's full lineup for the 2021 fiscal year below: Burnout Paradise Remastered (Nintendo Switch) Command & Conquer Remastered (PC) Medal of Honor VR FIFA 21 Madden NFL 21 NHL 21 Unannounced sports game An HD remake of an EA game EA Partner game EA Partner game EA Partner game EA Partner game EA Mobile game EA Mobile game A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443409/rumor-mass-effect-trilogy-hd-remaster-to-launch-by-march-31-2021/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Footage of Cancelled Prince of Persia: Redemption from 2012 Discovered By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:49:41 GMT A gameplay trailer for a Prince of Persia reboot, called Prince of Persia: Redemption, was posted on YouTube in March 2012 and was discovered this week. The LinkedIn profile for the former Ubisoft employee Christophe Prelot revealed he worked on a cancelled Prince of Persia title from April 2010 to 2011 as a 3D level artist. The game was in development for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows PC. Ubisoft assistant technical director Marc-Andre Belleau in 2018 left a comment on the video asking, "Where did you get that?!" View the video below: Thanks ResetEra. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443408/footage-of-cancelled-prince-of-persia-redemption-from-2012-discovered/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Switch Shipments Reach 55.77 Million Units as of March 31, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sells 12 Million By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:49:57 GMT Nintendo has released its latest hardware and software figures for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS through March 31, 2020. Shipments figures for the Nintendo Switch reached 55.77 million units, while the Nintendo 3DS hit 75.77 million units shipped. As for lifetime software 356.24 million Switch games have been shipped and 383.11 million 3DS games. For the quarter Nintendo shipped 3.28 million Switch units and 45.59 million Switch games, as well as 0.07 million 3DS units and 0.89 million 3DS games. Nintendo forecasts it will ship 19 million Switch units in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Here are the top 10 best-selling Switch first-party titles: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 24.77 million Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 18.84 million The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 17.41 million Super Mario Odyssey – 17.41 million Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield – 17.37 million Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! – 11.97 million Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 11.77 million (first 11 days) / 13.41 million (first six weeks) Splatoon 2 – 10.13 million Super Mario Party – 10.10 million New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 6.60 million Nintendo also shared the sales figures of more games: Luigi’s Mansion 3 – 6.33 million Super Mario Maker 2 – 5.48 million The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – 4.38 million Fire Emblem: Three Houses – 2.87 million Ring Fit Adventure – 2.73 million Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX – 1.26 million Astral Chain – 1.08 million Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order – 1.08 million Nintendo in a separate report revealed sell-in figures for the Nintendo switch. For the 2020 fiscal year Nintendo sold 21.03 million Switch consoles, which is a 24 percent increase over the 16.95 million sold the previous year. Software sales for the fiscal year jumped 42.3 percent to 168.72 million games sold. Nintendo also revealed sell-through sales in three major regions for the 2020 fiscal year. In North America sales for the Switch were 7.67 million units, a 20 percent increase. In Europe, sales increased 19 percent to 5.37 million units, and in Japan sales jumped 33 percent to 5.06 million units. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443417/switch-shipments-reach-5577-million-units-as-of-march-31-animal-crossing-new-horizons-sells-12-million/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Final Fantasy VII Remake Tops the US PlayStation Store Downloads in April 2020 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:54:35 GMT Sony has released the US PlayStation Store downloads charts for March 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake topped the PS4 charts, Beat Saber topped the PlayStation VR charts, and Call of Duty: Warzone topped the Free-to-Play Games chart. Fortnite – The Iris Pack topped the DLC and Expansions chart. Here is the complete list of charts: PS4 Games 1 Final Fantasy VII Remake 2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 NBA 2K20 4 Grand Theft Auto V 5 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered 6 Resident Evil 3 7 Minecraft 8 EA Sports FIFA 20 9 Monopoly Plus 10 Marvel’s Spider-Man 11 Madden NFL 20 12 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege 13 Uno 14 Predator: Hunting Grounds 15 MLB The Show 20 16 Red Dead Redemption 2 17 Need for Speed Heat 18 Rocket League 19 God of War 20 Kingdom Hearts III PS VR Games 1 Beat Saber 2 Creed Rise to Glory 3 Job Simulator 4 Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality 5 Arizona Sunshine 6 Superhot VR 7 Vacation Simulator 8 Drunkn Bar Fight 9 Astro Bot Rescue Mission 10 The Room VR: A Dark Matter Free-to-Play Games 1 Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Fortnite 3 Apex Legends 4 Destiny 2 5 Brawlhalla 6 Dauntless 7 3on3 FreeStyle 8 Warframe 9 Paladins 10 Warface DLC and Expansions 1 Fortnite – The Iris Pack 2 GTA Online: Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack 3 Fortnite – Bassassin Challenge Pack 4 Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps 5 Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack 6 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Atlanta FaZe Pack 7 Need for Speed Heat – McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery 8 Call of Duty Black Ops III: Zombies Chronicles 9 Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Season Pass 10 Mortal Kombat 11 – Shao Kahn A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443430/final-fantasy-vii-remake-tops-the-us-playstation-store-downloads-in-april-2020/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re GTAV Tops the EU PlayStation Store Downloads in April 2020, Final Fantasy VII Remake Debuts in 4th By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:58:58 GMT Sony has released the Europe PlayStation Store downloads charts for April 2020. Grand Theft Auto V topped the PS4 charts, Blood and Truth topped the PlayStation VR charts, and Call of Duty: Warzone topped the Free-to-Play Games chart. Fortnite – The Iris Pack topped the DLC and Expansions chart. Final Fantasy VII Remake debuted in fourth on the PS4 charts. Resident Evil 3 debuted in 10th place. Here is the complete list of charts: PlayStation 4 Grand Theft Auto V (3) EA SPORTS FIFA 20 (2) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (1) FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (New) NBA 2K20 (RE) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered (20) EA SPORTS UFC 3 (RE) Minecraft (5) Marvel’s Spider-Man (RE) RESIDENT EVIL 3 (New) MONOPOLY PLUS (RE) Rocket League (11) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (10) Days Gone (RE) TOM CLANCY’S RAINBOW SIX | SIEGE (RE) Red Dead Redemption 2 (19) The Crew 2 (13) Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 (RE) eFootball PES 2020 (RE) Need for Speed Heat (RE) PlayStation VR Blood and Truth (5) Beat Saber (1) Creed: Rise to Glory (9) Job Simulator (2) RICK AND MORTY: VIRTUAL RICK-ALITY (RE) ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission (RE) Until Dawn: Rush of Blood (RE) BOXVR (RE) Farpoint (RE) SUPERHOT VR (4) DLC Fortnite – The Iris Pack (1) Fortnite – Bassassin Challenge Pack (3) GTA Online: Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack (5) Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps – Season Pass (RE) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey – Season pass (RE) Fortnite: Save the World – Standard Founder’s Pack (10) The Division 2 – Warlords of New York – Expansion (2) Need for Speed Heat – McLaren F1 Black Market Delivery (6) Modern Warfare – Atlanta FaZe Pack (New) Assassin’s Creed Origins – The Hidden Ones (RE) Free-to-Play Call of Duty: Warzone (1) Fortnite (2) Apex Legends (3) Brawlhalla (5) DON’T EVEN THINK (New) eFootball PES 2020 LITE (4) Destiny 2 (New) WORLD OF WARSHIPS: LEGENDS (7) DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Lite Version (6) Paladins (9) A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/443431/gtav-tops-the-eu-playstation-store-downloads-in-april-2020-final-fantasy-vii-remake-debuts-in-4th/ Full Article Analysis Charts Industry
re Sophie Marschner turns real-world data into a digital topography in Monolith By www.factmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Generative visuals and eerie sound design based on height maps of glaciers, canyons and estuaries. London-based motion graphic designer Sophie Marschner transforms real-world data into a delicate digital topography in Monolith. By using the height maps of various large-scale landmarks, including glaciers, canyons and estuaries, Marschner maps the outside world into a more intimate, digital […] The post Sophie Marschner turns real-world data into a digital topography in Monolith appeared first on FACT Magazine. Full Article Series Audiovisual Featured Stories Featured Top sticky1 Sophie Marschner Scotch Mist
re Here's a peek at Dwarf Fortress's upcoming non-ASCII maps By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:28:22 +0000 As part of its eventual launch on Steam, daunting simulation Dwarf Fortress has been planning a big visual overhaul. “Now with graphics!” Bay 12 proclaim on the store page. In a new little update, they’re giving us a look at what the generated world maps will look like with these non-ASCII pixels—though, yes, you’ll still […] Full Article PC Game News Bay 12 Games Kitfox Games
re Xbox say they “set some wrong expectations” for yesterday's gameplay reveals By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:07:39 +0000 After lots and lots of #hype in the form of a livestream digital painting reveal that was the precursor to a proper trailer which was also just a precursor to what we were assured would be a first look at actual gameplay, folks were a bit let down by the not very gameplay-looking new video for […] Full Article PC Game News Microsoft Ubisoft Xbox
re Square Enix are selling 54 Eidos games at a steal, for charity By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:23:51 +0000 Stuck for things to play this weekend? After offering their exhaustive JRPG lineup at a pittance last week, Square Enix have this week gutted the price of their Eidos Anthology bundle on Steam as part of their “Stay Home & Play” campaign – offering 54 PC classics, contemporary bangers and bizarre curiosities for just under […] Full Article PC Game News coronavirus Deals Eidos Eidos Montreal Square Enix
re Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare's crowded April Fool's Shipment playlist returns By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:45:15 +0000 Fancy a 1v1 match on Shipment? Of course not. Duels to the death are played out and boring. Subscribing to the view that bigger is indeed always better, Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare has brought back its 10v10 Shipment playlist. After briefly appearing as an April Fool’s jab, Infinity Ward have decided to make 20-player […] Full Article PC Game News Activision Infinity Ward
re Doom Eternal's next update summons trans-dimensional Empowered Demons By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:36:56 +0000 For most of Doom Eternal‘s demonic foes, the best they can expect is to make a nice corpse. A particularly pleasing splash of gore on the Doom Slayer’s boot. But for those lucky few that manage to take down our man in green, a special reward will soon be in store. Doom Eternal’s first major […] Full Article PC Game News Bethesda Softworks id Software
re The Call of the Wild – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 15:12:40 +0000 The Call of the Wild – Movie Review Rating: A- (Great) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy 20th Century Studios Jack London’s novel The Call of the Wild is a stirring and page turning adventure that puts the reader into the point-of-view of a dog. Buck’s journey from domesticated pooch to a dog understanding where he came from is […] The post The Call of the Wild – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re The Jesus Rolls – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:43:04 +0000 The Jesus Rolls – Movie Review Rating: D+ (Bad) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Level Film Joel and Ethan Coen’s The Big Lebowski has rightfully become a beloved cult film and with that comes calls to make a sequel. The Coen Brothers have correctly asserted that the Dude is better suited to one stand-alone story. However, that hasn’t […] The post The Jesus Rolls – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re The Invisible Man – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:45:50 +0000 The Invisible Man – Movie Review Rating: A- (Great) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Universal Pictures The horror genre doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for how it handles certain subject matter. Some can be gratuitous, while others are able to comment on society’s ills in a way that provokes a needed reaction from the audience. Director/writer Leigh Whannell […] The post The Invisible Man – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re Run This Town – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:23:40 +0000 Run This Town – Movie Review Rating: C (Average) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Elevation Pictures The scandal surrounding Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was so massive, it even managed to receive worldwide attention. That’s rather unprecedented in Canadian politics, but it was an unusual story not in sync with peoples’ stereotypical view of Canada. A movie about Ford […] The post Run This Town – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re Onward – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:30:24 +0000 Onward – Movie Review Rating: B+ (Very Good) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Walt Disney Studios Part of the appeal of fantasy films is seeing the different magical creatures that populate the world created by the authors and filmmakers. Director Dan Scanlon seems to have latched onto that in devising the story for Onward, which cleverly brings those […] The post Onward – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re The Hunt – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:12:13 +0000 The Hunt – Movie Review Rating: B- (Okay) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Universal Pictures Within the current political climate, both sides have never been more divided. This is especially amplified in the age of the Internet, where everyone has a place to voice their opinion. The Hunt takes the curious approach of making the stereotypical alt-right wingers […] The post The Hunt – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re Bloodshot – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 02:04:12 +0000 Bloodshot – Movie Review Rating: D (Very Bad) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Sony Pictures Watching Bloodshot, one is almost reminded of the loud, absurd and moronic action movies that once starred the likes of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Sylvester Stallone. It’s just a bunch of over-the-top action scenes loosely tied together by the thinnest of plots. In […] The post Bloodshot – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re My Spy – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:14:39 +0000 My Spy – Movie Review Rating: B (Good) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Elevation Pictures The premise for My Spy isn’t the most original concept in the world. There have been any number of comedies centered on muscled men tasked with watching over children and the humour that ensues. It was probably inevitable that Dave Bautista would be […] The post My Spy – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re Never Rarely Sometimes Always – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:10:19 +0000 Never Rarely Sometimes Always – Movie Review Rating: A- (Great) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Universal Pictures Getting pregnant can be a tricky event for any teenager and how they approach this can often depend on their environment. In exploring the topic, director/writer Eliza Hittman has opted for a realistic portrayal. The journey taken by Autumn and her […] The post Never Rarely Sometimes Always – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re The Willoughbys – Movie Review By thescenemagazine.ca Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:24:53 +0000 The Willoughbys – Movie Review Rating: B+ (Very Good) Trailer/Thumbnail Courtesy Netflix There is something strangely appealing about stories that mix childlike fantasy with macabre humour. It’s why Roald Dahl’s books continue to resonate with readers, young and old. The Willoughbys brings us a colourful world with dark themes and wicked comedy. Director/co-writer Kris Pearn […] The post The Willoughbys – Movie Review appeared first on The Scene Magazine. Full Article Uncategorized movie reviews movies
re Weddings postponed by COVID stress couples and local businesses By windsorstar.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:08:51 +0000 Getting married is one of life’s most memorable — and emotional — milestones in life. But with tight restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19 pandemic, couples throughout Windsor and Essex County who had scheduled their weddings for this spring or summer have had little choice but to postpone their big day. “Weddings are an extremely […] Full Article Local News cancellations coronavirus Covid-19 micro weddings Nancy Campana Water's Edge weddings Windsor
re Henderson: On 75th anniversary of VE Day, Windsorite recalls surviving in Poland By windsorstar.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:44 +0000 Crawling on his belly through a sewer pipe beneath the streets of Warsaw, Poland, with a battle raging overhead, 16-year-old Lucjan Krause could scarcely have imagined he would survive the fighting, let alone go on to build a globally admired atomic physics program at the University of Windsor. Now 92 and still in full command […] Full Article Columnists Editorials
re Captured carbon dioxide could be used to help recycle batteries By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:00:43 +0000 We have to capture carbon dioxide to slow climate change, but instead of simply burying it we could first use it to extract useful metals from old electrical equipment Full Article
re What are the ethics of CGI actors – and will they replace real ones? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:00:12 +0000 James Dean is set to be the latest actor to star in a film long after his death, but the rise of true Hollywood immortality raises big ethical questions Full Article
re Mysterious drone swarms flying at night are baffling US authorities By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:32 +0000 Swarms of drones have been seen flying over Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming in the past few weeks, but no one has claimed responsibility Full Article
re A robot equipped with real pigeon feathers flies like a living bird By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:00:39 +0000 Pigeons feathers are remarkably complex and understanding how they work has led to the first robot that flies like a pigeon, dubbed PigeonBot Full Article
re Electrified artificial skin can feel exactly where it is touched By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:02:13 +0000 Orange-coloured gel has been made into artificial skin that can be 3D printed in any shape and detect human touch – one day it could help robots feel Full Article
re It's too late to ban face recognition – here's what we need instead By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 10:32:22 +0000 Plans to ban face recognition in public places would only halt a tiny fraction of its use. Instead we need to regulate the technology – and fast, says Donna Lu Full Article
re Deepfake software translates videos from one language to another By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:20:08 +0000 An AI based on deepfake technology can translate videos of a person speaking in one language into another. In future, it could help people who don’t speak the same language communicate Full Article
re UK nuclear fusion reactor will fire up for the first time in 23 years By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 15:16:34 +0000 Within months researchers will attempt to create a ball of plasma hotter than the sun inside the Joint European Torus, a doughnut-shaped machine in south-east England Full Article
re Don't Miss: Escape the deep, explore mind and body and meet van Gogh By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 This week, watch nail-biting drama as researchers escape an underwater lab, discover physical intelligence – humans' most essential ability – and visit Vincent van Gogh Full Article
re Ironbark: Did two spies really prevent all-out nuclear war? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Ironbark is one of 2020’s anticipated movies. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the MI6 handler of a Russian spy who may have helped prevent nuclear war Full Article
re What would our lives be like if Amazon or Tinder ran an entire city? By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000 A sci-fi collection explores extreme corporate futures, such as a Tinder-run city where you can swipe left or right for everything from sex to teachers Full Article
re World’s largest ever firework successfully explodes over Colorado By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:43:58 +0000 Weighing around 1270 kilograms, the largest ever firework travelled at more than 480 kilometres and exploded over Steamboat Springs in Colorado Full Article
re GPS face-off: Why countries are vying to rule the skies with satnav By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 A geopolitical battle is being played out in orbit as countries vie for the best satellite navigation system Full Article
