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Apple will donate over 10 million surgical masks to COVID-19 relief efforts

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2020 1:36 AM - Modified On: March 26, 2020 - Published By:
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Tim Cook recently took to social media to announce that Apple has sourced 10 million masks for the United States and will be gathering millions more for efforts across Europe. With relief efforts coming up around the world in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, a group like Apple isn’t sitting by quietly. Recently, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently came out to support social distancing efforts and stress cooperation with the directions of medical professionals, but also to share that Apple will be engaging in a major donation of surgical

These Uncharted 4 Photo Mode Shots Are Pure Art

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2020 12:11 AM - Modified On: March 26, 2020 - Published By:
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Game photography is quickly becoming its own genre within gaming, with more and more games adding camera features. Talented players have been finding new ways to experiment with the medium, leading to some outstanding pieces of art and a new form of photography.Twitter user @LUCKYless11 has taken some exemplary shots within Uncharted 4, using the photo mode included in-game to produce a form of virtual photography. These images feel almost realistic in nature, completely candid and relaxed, like a photograph taken from someone’s real home and not a video game.Even

How HyperDot Made Waves in Accessibility Research

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Time Stamp: March 25, 2020 5:00 PM - Modified On: March 25, 2020 - Published By:
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HyperDot is a minimal action arcade game with one rule: dodge everything. The game is fiendishly difficult — as players progress through the 100-level campaign, the simple task of “dodge everything” becomes more and more of a challenge. Solo developer Charles McGregor created his own behind-the-scenes challenge by committing to make HyperDot both difficult and accessible at the same time. “I didn’t start HyperDot with accessibility in mind,” Charles explains. “I stumbled into it at first, then decided to double down and turn HyperDot from a title that’s incidentally accessible

True Fiction: The Real Killer Clown That Made Us Terrified Of Fictional Ones

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2020 12:14 PM - Modified On: March 23, 2020 - Published By:
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For some clowns mean big smiles, floppy feet, and lapel adornments that spray water into your face unexpectedly. For others, however, the sight of make-up adorned children's entertainers is traumatic. When it comes to phobias, clowns are surprisingly common. At the very least, a great number of people will agree that there's something unsettling about them.This, in some part, has to do with the fiction that surrounds them. Whether it's Pennywise from Stephen King's It or Twisty from American Horror Story (a more recent, but equally scary entry into the

‘SINoALICE’ from Square Enix Finally Haas a New Global Release Date, New ‘NieR’ Collaboration Revealed

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2020 12:51 AM - Modified On: March 23, 2020 - Published By:
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We’ve been covering SINoALICE for a while with the original Japanese release and the various announcements for the English version. SINoALICE was originally scheduled to launch last year through Nexon but it was delayed indefinitely ahead of its scheduled release. Since then, we’ve had no real information about whether the global launch was still happening or cancelled. Today, Pokelabo Inc. and Nexon Korea have revealed that SINoALICE will be launching globally this July through Pokelabo who are the original developers of the game with Square Enix in Japan and not

Sony Removes Mario Creation From PS4 Game Dreams After Nintendo Complains

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 11:34 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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If you've logged into the Dreamervse in the PlayStation 4 game Dreams, you've undoubtedly come across levels that are made with characters and IP owned by various game companies beyond Sony.One popular gaming franchise that is getting a lot of attention inside Dreams is Mario, and Nintendo is reportedly not very thrilled with its franchise being used in this manner. Creator Piece of Craft wrote on Twitter (via GoNintendo) that Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe recent contacted them with a message from Nintendo stating its objection to the use of Mario

The Real Killer Clown That Inspired AHS’ Twisty

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 8:00 AM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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For some clowns mean big smiles, floppy feet, and lapel adornments that spray water into your face unexpectedly. For others, however, the sight of make-up adorned children's entertainers is traumatic. When it comes to phobias, clowns are surprisingly common. At the very least, a great number of people will agree that there's something unsettling about them.This, in some part, has to do with the fiction that surrounds them. Whether it's Pennywise from Stephen King's It or Twisty from American Horror Story (a more recent, but equally scary entry into the

Animal Crossing And Doom Eternal Day Brings Industry Together

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 11:55 AM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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The dual release date for the cuddly and wholesome Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the death metal demon-ripping Doom Eternal led to a playful kinship between fans, including some lovely crossover art. Now that the big day is upon us, it seems as if the whole industry is getting in on the kudos for Nintendo and Id Software, with tweets of support and their own professional fandom appearing across social media channels.Some of the posts are sincere congrats or silly jokes. Some are directed at one game or the other,

P.T. Video Shows Lisa’s Terrifying Hidden Movements

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 9:36 AM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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P.T. was already one of the most terrifying gaming experiences of all time when it first released in 2015, and a large part of that was the villain Lisa. She would appear behind you at unexpected moments, and a new video shows just how the creepy ghoul functioned behind the scenes.YouTube user Lance McDonald examined how Lisa's obscured or implied appearances functioned in P.T., a demo that was originally meant to tease the canceled Silent Hills game. He first made his way up into the upper level of the house,

Care Bears return with new plush toys and collectible figures

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The classic franchise returns with a new look and plenty of new merchandise to go along with it. What's more fun than giving the Care Bear stare? New Care Bears merch coming down the pipeline! Taking on the New York Toy Fair, Shacknews chatted with Ashley Mady, Head of Brand Development at Basic Fun, for a quick rundown of the new Care Bears line and everything it's got in store. All you retro fans and '80s babies out there have plenty to look forward too. Basically, you can expect plenty