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HBO Max: Price, Original Shows, Apps, And Everything Else There Is To Know About The Streaming Service

The latest streaming service to enter the Streaming Wars has arrived. Meet HBO Max, the new service is from WarnerMedia. And while "HBO" is in the title, it's far more than just programming from the cable network. In fact, it includes content from Warner Bros., Crunchyroll, DC, TNT, and more. But what is HBO Max, how much does it cost, and what does it include? HBO Max is one of the big streaming service launches in 2020, right alongside NBCUniversal's Peacock, which already had a soft launch and will be

Are We Being Conditioned for Virtual Reality?

Virtual Reality Couple in Second LifeThere will be a day when everyone will gladly accept their government-funded virtual reality gear and enter into a brand new, safer world where the streets are safer from accidents, skies stay clear of smog, and we can meet together without fear of infecting one another in a fun, spectacular environment full of possibilities. — Anne CookIt was years ago I sat in front of a computer and played Second Life. At any time from anywhere, I could sit down and enter another realm from

What’s Going On In Underground Casinos?

It is funny to think that, up until the 1600s, all gambling that took place anywhere in the world would have been classed as illegal. Sure, it definitely existed; however, the state was rarely involved, meaning that gambling taverns and such throughout history often weren’t the safest of places. Nowadays, of course, gambling is anything but illegal, and it actually makes up a fairly sizable portion of the tax revenue that governments depend on across the globe. Whilst pretty much all gamblers will agree that the casino conditions in the

Wasteland 3 hands-on preview: Tundra, trouble, and turns

The original Wasteland came out over 30 years ago, which was followed by a ground-breaking sequel in 2014. Now, some six years later, Wasteland 3 is on the horizon. The team at inXile Entertainment have been hard at work crafting an experience that evokes the same emotions and challenges of Wasteland 2, while also ensuring systems and mechanics advance and evolve. With the release of Wasteland 3 scheduled for May 19, 2020, Shacknews had the opportunity to go hands-on with a preview build of the game on PC. We’re pleased