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WWE’s Empty-Arena Promos With Twin Peaks Music Is A Perfect Combo

Everyone is trying to make the best of the current social distancing situation we find ourselves in as a result of the coronavirus. WWE's events are ongoing, but with a major change: arenas for shows like Raw and Smackdown are empty--and they're taking place at the Performance Center, which will even be the case for Wrestlemania. The result is a distinctly different vibe; we're used to watching wrestling with raucous crowds that will cheer or boo whatever they wish (even if goes against what a company like WWE necessarily wants

Watch WWE’s ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin Have Fun With An Empty Arena

As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to lead to event cancellations and postponements around the globe, things are getting very strange and surreal in the world of professional wrestling. It's already been announced that WWE will be moving the upcoming Wrestlemania 36 event to the WWE Performance Center, presenting it in front of a live audience. However, the company is also broadcasting its weekly TV shows from there.That brings us to a truly bizarre moment, perhaps one of the weirdest in WWE history. On the March 16 episode of Raw,

Xbox Series X: See How The Console Uses Ray Tracing To Dramatically Improve Graphics

Microsoft has recently shared a lot of details about the Xbox Series X. This includes a fresh look at how the console's use of hardware accelerated DirectX ray tracing makes next-gen games look even better. Starting off with a definition: ray racing is essentially a technological framework that allows for improved lighting, shadows, and reflections. It also helps create more realistic-sounding audio. In short, it's a way for developers to create "more physically accurate worlds," according to Microsoft.Microsoft says the Xbox Series X is the first-ever console to feature this

The Xbox Series X Is Not As Big As A Refrigerator, Microsoft Confirms

When the Xbox Series X was shown off for the first time in December 2019, people quickly noticed that the console looks like a refrigerator when placed in its vertical position. People created wonderful memes and mock-up images making fun of the console for looking like a fridge.Microsoft is now taking part in the ribbing. The company released a new image of the Xbox Series X, showcasing its dimensions and comparing them against a refrigerator. At long last, we can be officially assured that the Xbox Series X is not

Xbox Series X Looks Beefy Next To The Xbox One X

Microsoft has dropped a ton of information about its upcoming next-generation console, the Xbox Series X. We've learned a lot about its impressive specifications, the proprietary card necessary for additional storage space, and more. But we've also gotten a glimpse at just how huge the Series X is compared to Microsoft's current system on the market, the Xbox One X. And the difference is truly staggering.The Xbox Series X comes in at 5.9 inches wide, 5.9 inches deep, and 11.8 inches tall. The Xbox One X stands at 2.4 inches

Coronavirus: Which gaming events are canceled and what’s still on?

COVID-19 coronavirus has led to the cancellation or postponement of numerous video game and esports events. Some are still going on as scheduled. Shacknews offers a growing list of what's been canceled and what's still on. The world is in the midst of a pandemic, one of the biggest to plague the planet in the last century. Like every other industry, the video game world is feeling its effects. COVID-19 coronavirus has led to the closure of dozens of events, with many more potentially still to come. With events being