Books

Harry Potter: Teachers Can Now Read The Books To Students On Livestreams Without Copyright Issues

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JK Rowling has suspended some of the copyright policies for her Harry Potter novels to give teachers the opportunity to read the books on livestreams for their students as schools shut down due to COVID-19. In a statement on her website, representatives for Rowling said the author and her agents came to terms on a deal that would "relax" the copyright permissions that are normally required.Globally, teachers can now post videos of themselves reading any of the seven Harry Potter novels, so long as these videos are released on a

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: World Preview & Poster Collection come west this fall

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Looking forward to Final Fantasy 7 Remake? You might want to pick up these books as well. Final Fantasy 7 Remake may be around the corner, but that doesn't mean fans are going to stop being ridiculously excited for what's on the way. That's where Square Enix's latest announcement comes into play for Final Fantasy fans. The company just announced that it will be rolling out a book called Final Fantasy 7 World Preview this fall. The book originally debuted on March 19 in Japan, and it's essentially like a

It’s Time to Duel: Yu Gi Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution Available Now on Xbox One

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Duelists, prepare to Duel because Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is coming to Xbox One today! Fans of the original Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist will be thrilled as this brand-new game features new content for you to enjoy and explore. Relive stories from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series up through the virtual world of Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS! The Duel Field has changed over the history of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game. Link Summoning changed the landscape with the Extra Monster Zone, allowing Duelists to be strategic about where

Upcoming BioWare Book Promises To Detail Secret, Canceled Games

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BioWare is collaborating with Dark Horse Books to release a book commemorating the iconic studio's first 25 years. Though the book will likely discuss the studio's popular hits like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the mot intriguing aspect is the promise that the book will detail secret, canceled projects. BioWare: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development releases October 13 and is available to pre-order now at Amazon for $40.The 200-page hardcover "puts you in the room during key moments in

Shack Chat: What is your earliest, or fondest, memory of Doom?

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Time Stamp: March 21, 2020 12:01 AM - Modified On: March 21, 2020 - Published By:
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Shacknews editors gather 'round to wax nostalgic and bloody about our earliest, and/or fondest memories of id Software's Doom franchise. Shacknews started as Quakeholio, a Quake fansite (obviously). That means our roots in FPS games go deep, far deeper than one shooter from id Software. Doom is Quake's antecedent, so, naturally, we hold that franchise near and dear to our hearts as well. This week, we reflect on our earliest memory of Doom, or our fondest. What's yours? Let us know in the Chatty thread below. What is your earliest,

Best Tech Gifts 2020: Cool Tech Gifts For Graduation And More

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The latest in tech, gadgets, and electronics can make for excellent gifts, and they don't always have to break the bank (in fact, you can find plenty of cool tech gifts under $50). However, if you're looking to splurge for a special occasion like a graduation, birthday, or anything in between, then you might be wondering what the absolute best tech gifts are. With everything from iPads and AirPods to Elite controllers and coffee makers, there is a ton to choose from, and it can get overwhelming fast. Thankfully, we've

Apollo 11 Situations: John Romero on Porting Doom and Wolfenstein 3D

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id Software's co-founder recounts converting Wolfenstein 3D to Super NES in three weeks, how the studio viewed ports of its games, and more. Working at id Software in the 1990s was like working inside a bunker, only with more pizza, soda, and video games. The studio started small and remained small through development of Commander Keen, Wolfenstein 3D, and Doom. After Doom's release in December 1993, John Romero turned his attention to scouting for opportunities to collaborate on external projects related to id's games, namely strategy guides and ports. Romero

Todd McFarlane talks about bringing Spawn to Mortal Kombat 11

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The Mortal Kombat series has been home to a number of guest fighters over the past three games. Arguably none of those guest characters have been more anticipated than Spawn, the Image Comics icon. That was largely evidenced by the positive reception to his reveal trailer from last weekend's Final Kombat. Among those ecstatic to see Spawn clashing with Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and the rest of the cast is Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Shacknews recently had the opportunity to speak to the comic book legend about the process in bringing Spawn

Doom Eternal Release Week Deals: Pre-Order Discounts, Official Art Book, And More

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One of 2020's most anticipated games is nearly here: Doom Eternal releases this Friday, March 20, on PS4, Xbox One, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned later this year. The first-person shooter is the sequel to Doom 2016 and the fifth entry in the Doom franchise. As usual, you'll take the role of the Doom Slayer, who must battle through hordes of demons that have overrun Earth while wielding a new arsenal of weapons to rip-and-tear his way through.If you're excited to dive back into the world of