Electronics

Terraform: The Making of Doom 64

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JOHN ROMERO'S EYES FOLLOWED THE engineer as he placed his cargo on the pool table. Their visitor hailed from Sega, and the item he placed on id Software's pool table was a motherboard, still in prototype stage. When completed, it would power the 32X, Sega's add-on hardware that would evolve the Genesis console from a 16-bit dinosaur into a 32-bit giant. Romero and the rest of id Software's small team gathered 'round as the engineer set a monitor on the felt surface, plugged the prototype into it, and powered it

The Wide World of Electronic Sports Ep. 42: Smash All-Stars

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2020 1:01 AM - Modified On: March 24, 2020 - Published By:
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Asif and Blake are streaming the hottest live esports takes on the planet and are completely unfiltered. Today, we are joined by a wad of special guests from the competitive Smash Bros. scene. Hello, folks. Monday is back up in your ass with the resurrection and that means an all-new episode of The Wide World of Electronics Sports. If you aren’t familiar, the Shacknews Twitch Channel plays host to the internet’s best discussions and overviews of the top moments and competitors on the electronic sports scene with hosts Blake and

Half-Life: Alyx Weapon Upgrade And Items Guide

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2020 1:00 PM - Modified On: March 23, 2020 - Published By:
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Half-Life: Alyx doesn't have a lot of weapons to choose from, but it does have the essentials: a pistol, shotgun, and SMG. Between these three, some grenades, and Alyx's handy gravity gloves, you'll be perfectly suited to take on enemies, Combine and Xen alike.For the first time in the Half-Life series, you'll also be able to upgrade your weapons using a collectible resource called resin and a machine called a Combine Fabricator. In this guide, we've mapped out each weapon's upgrades and resin requirements, so you can save up and

Half-Life: Alyx Multitool Puzzles Guide — How To Solve Every Puzzle

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Half-Life: Alyx is primarily an action game, but like other games in the Half-Life series, there are some light puzzles to solve along the way. In more standard Half-Life fashion, there are environmental "puzzles" that require you to pull levers, push buttons, and operate machinery--since you're playing as Alyx, you're also a hacking whiz who can rewire electronics using her handy multitool. But Half-Life: Alyx has even more uses for the multitool, including solving some traditional spatial puzzles.You'll encounter a number of multitool puzzles while playing Half-Life: Alyx. They come

Voices in the Blood: Scott Patterson and the Terrifying Soundscape of Doom 64

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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Doom 64's audio engineer talks his interest in sound design, and the particulars of building dread in the former N64 exclusive title. Doom 64 was one of the most unique titles to grace Nintendo's 64-bit platform. It played like Doom 2--same enemies, same weapons, same power-ups--but pivoted from a straight-up action shooter to a slower-paced, more chilling experience, while still retaining plenty of run-and-gun fun. Developer Midway wanted to do something different than previous ports on consoles such as the Super NES and PlayStation, and Doom 64 fit that bill.

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

GameStop Will Keep Stores Open, Even If It Defies State Government Orders

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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

GameStop Says It’s “Essential Retail,” Won’t Close Stores Amid State Government Recommendations

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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

The Wide World of Electronic Sports Ep. 41: Not canceled

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 1:31 AM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Hello, folks. Monday is back up in your ass with the resurrection and that means an all-new episode of The Wide World of Electronics Sports. If you aren’t familiar, the Shacknews Twitch Channel plays host to the internet’s best discussions and overviews of the top moments and competitors on the electronic sports scene with hosts Blake and Asif. On today’s episode of WWES, the crew returns to talk about the weekend in canceled electronic sports, non-canceled electronics sports, OWL, and much more. Don’t be shocked to see a little Rocket