Reflections

Mulan Review — All Style, No Substance

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Time Stamp: September 3, 2020 12:00 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Disney's recent history with live-action adaptations of their animated classics has been a mixed bag at best. There seems to be no real hard-and-fast conventions as to just what gets added or changed in the transition from 2D to 3D. New songs are added, new characters, new plot threads--all, presumably, in service to whatever will help reinvent a decades-old classic for a new generation. Unfortunately, in the case of Mulan, it seems that the calculations were botched right from the start.It's a familiar story. Hua Mulan (Yifei Liu), the eldest

Final Fantasy 14 Will, Unlike Many Real-World Governments, Address Its Housing Shortage

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Time Stamp: August 19, 2020 10:17 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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In many parts of the world, new home ownership has turned from an expected rite of passage into a distant dream for young people, as the number of renters increases and house values increase at a much faster rate than wages are. Final Fantasy XIV, too, is facing a house shortage crisis--but developer Square Enix actually has a plan to deal with it within the MMO.In a new post on the game's website, producer and director Naoki Yoshida has discussed how an influx of new players following the release of

Reflections: 10 Years of Team Liquid StarCraft 2

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Time Stamp: July 30, 2020 3:46 PM - Modified On: July 30, 2020 - Published By:
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Happy birthday StarCraft II ! Our journey to become the best esports team in the world started in earnest 10 years ago, and the friends and memories that we've made along the way have helped define who we are as an organization. Team Liquid staff members decided to get together and share some of their favorite TL StarCraft II moments — we'd love to hear yours as well!Starting in 2000, our community was formed by passionate people who came together to discuss, strategize and compete on the battlefields of StarCraft:

‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ hits Steam and Epic Games Store on August 7th

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Time Stamp: July 3, 2020 8:00 PM - Modified On: July 3, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Guerrilla Games/Sony Interactive Entertainment Sony confirmed a few months back that Horizon Zero Dawn would no longer be a PlayStation 4 exclusive, and now we know when it’ll make its way to PC. Guerrilla Games’ hit action RPG will hit the Epic Store and Steam on August 7th.The PC version of Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition includes the Frozen Wilds DLC and a host of visual upgrades for an already-gorgeous game, such as unlocked framerates and support for ultra-wide displays. You can also expect improved reflections and dynamic

Marvel’s Avengers–All The Benefits Offered In The PS5 Version

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2020 8:21 PM - Modified On: June 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Marvel's Avengers has been confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X with a free upgrade program, meaning that Iron Man and the gang will be making the jump to next-gen. Some further details about the PlayStation 5 version have come to light, and we now have a better idea of what benefits will be offered by this upgrade.On the PlayStation Blog, and in a press release we received, various upgrades have been discussed. Next-gen versions will get faster load times, higher resolution, and superior textures, and Crystal Dynamics has also

MotoGP 20 review: A knee-dragging good time

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Time Stamp: April 29, 2020 3:45 AM - Modified On: April 29, 2020 - Published By:
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Being a high-stakes professional game review is tough work. You must commit to spending countless hours playing pre-release games on relentlessly tight deadlines. You have to navigate various embargoes and work for hours on your written thoughts. It’s enough to put emotional stress on anyone, but the real danger is often not talked about. Developer Milestone S.r.l. Seemingly churns out so many motorcycle racing games every year that if you don’t keep your head on a swivel, the newest one is likely to knock your teeth out as it barrels

FIFA 20 Team Of The Week Altered Because Of Coronavirus

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 2:47 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the cancellation of soccer play around much of the world, and this has also affected FIFA 20. The Team of the Week feature for FIFA Ultimate Team has been temporarily replaced by Team of the Week Moments to keep players invested during the downtime.Team of the Week Moments takes historical results from past FIFA Ultimate Team titles, but players' statistics and teams will still be based on their current upgrade path. The squads themselves will be reflections of Team of the Week squads

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

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 12:43 AM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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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

Defining the Next Generation: An Xbox Series X Technology Glossary

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:11 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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As we enter a new generation of console gaming with Xbox Series X, we’ve made a number of technology advancements across hardware and software that will take your gaming experience to the next level. We’ve created the below guide to help familiarize yourself with some of the new terms we’re introducing to describe the tech and functionality of Xbox Series X.   Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) – As part of commitment to responsiveness for the next generation of console gaming, Xbox Series X supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)