6 Realistic Gaming Predictions for 2024

Predictions made of an entire industry are almost always wrong and are a waste of time — but they’re very fun if you don’t take them too seriously. That’s what this is. A fun, consequence-free prognostication that, like Babe Ruth pointing at the stands from the batter’s box, will be filled with bold and very specific called-shots, most of which won’t come to pass. 2024: Realistic Gaming Predictions But you never know, especially since I’ll be making gaming predictions that aren’t so fanciful; predictions that don’t feel too far out of the realm of possibility; and predictions that maybe even have a sense of inevitability....

June 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Michael Smith

Applebot, a web crawler for Siri and Spotlight, unmasked in a support document

An official support documentupdatedlast evening has confirmed that Apple is using a web crawler service called Applebot to index the web for content used by its Siri personal digital assistant on iOS devices and built-in Spotlight search on both iOS and OS X. An Apple-operated engine, Applebot is described as “the web crawler for Apple” which gathers useful content for products including Siri and Spotlight Suggestions. The document doesn’t state how long AppleBot has been operational in production....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Alexander Zimmerman

Armored Core 6 Review: Mechanzied action unrivaled

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubiconis the latest iteration in a franchise that dates back to the bygone era of the PlayStation 1. Back then technology was limited, and what FromSoftware wanted to achieve was not possible at the time. However, this is 2023, and the studio has pulled out all the stops to enchant those new to the franchise as well as veterans of the series like myself. The result of FromSoftware’s efforts is a brilliant blend of ideas—some brand-new, and some pulled from the success of the Souls series over the last decade....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1063 words · Kayla Espinoza

Atelier Ryza Series Collectively Sell Over 2 Million Copies

Atelier Ryza, the budding alchemical protege, has a lot to celebrate. Her game trilogy has sold a surprising number of copies worldwide. Atelier Ryza Series Collectively Sell Over 2 Million Copies The Atelier Ryza series celebrates a remarkable milestone as it surpasses 2 million copies sold worldwide! Koei Tecmo and Gust, the publisher, and developer, proudly announced this achievement on Twitter. The series has moved an additional 400,000 units since its last report pm March 17th....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Sarah Weaver

Best Killer Offerings in Dead by Daylight

When playing as the killer inDead by Daylightyou usually have weapons, or other handy tools to catch those pesky little survivors. However, another way of gaining the upper hand is by burning offerings before the match, so which are the best offerings for the killer? Hollow Shell The Hollow Shell offering allows you to gain anExtra 25% Bloodpointsacross all categories. There are offerings catered to specific categories, but if you are wanting to level up generally then this is a good all-round offering which covers all of your bases!...

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Victoria Woods

Best Lachmann Sub Loadout in Warzone 2 Season 1

Submachine guns are some of the best weapons inWarzone 2 Season 1and one of the best options is the Lachmann Sub. Also known as the MP5, this weapon offers up a ton of close-range damage while maintaining the ability to win fights at medium ranges as well. The only other weapon that clearly outshines the MP5 is the Fennec, but even then, it’s still a close match. And those medium ranges are where the Lachmann Sub will put the Fennec to shame as a sniper support....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Jonathan Smith

Best Nature for Sentret and Furret in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Sentret and Furret aren’t the strongest Pokémon in the Teal Mask DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, so it’s especially important to give them good natures if you want to use them on your team. As fan-favorite Pokémon going all the way back to the second generation games, it’s no wonder why you might add them to your party. In this guide, I will tell you the best natures for Sentret and Furret in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Teal Mask DLC....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Rodney Neal

Best Tips for Clearing Gold Stake Balatro

When one first gets started inBalatrojust getting that first win feels like a monumental achievement. Somehow, despite the climbing score requirements, RNG and killer boss blinds, ante 8 was cleared and the victory screen was reached! Balatro’s response: “Great job! Now do it again on Red Stake!” Yup, this was only the lowest difficulty: you’ve still got to fight your way up through six more difficulties and defeat Gold Stake to claim ultimate victory....

June 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1689 words · Michelle Pope

Bombshell Leak Accuses Tesla Employees Of Sharing Videos Captured By Customer EVs

Bombshell Leak Accuses Tesla Employees Of Sharing Videos Captured By Customer EVs Tesla is embroiled in a new controversy after many employees have been accused of sharing sensitive images and data recorded by customer vehicles. The images, captured by the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s cameras and sensors, were reportedly used for entertainment by the employees, sparking concerns over customer privacy and potential misuse of the collected data. Reuters reportsthat it reached out to 300 employees to investigate the matter, and about a dozen of those agreed to share their experiences on condition of anonymity....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Rodney Miller

Can You Juice a Banana? Discover the Truth About Unjuiceable Fruits

Wondering “can you juice a banana?” The answer is no. High-fiber fruits like bananas just don’t yield juice. Discover why some fruits are unjuiceable and learn better ways to enjoy them with all their nutritional benefits intact. You actually can’t juice a banana or fruits that have more fiber than juice. Even if yourjuiceris your BFF, your miracle machine,your savior, there really are limits to what it can do. Yes, we’re talking about unjuiceable fruits....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · Hannah Harrison

Canadian carrier Telus to discontinue some iPhone 5 Models on September 28

With Apple widely expected to unveil two new iPhones next week, folks have been wondering what’s going to happen to the current iPhone 5. Apple typically keeps previous models around to sell at a discount, but it may not have to with alower-cost ‘5C’in the lineup. In fact,some punditsbelieve that Apple is going to discontinue the iPhone 5 later this month. And today comes purported evidence of that theory, with a leaked carrier inventory screenshot showing multiple current-gen iPhones being discontinued on September 28…...

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Roy Mclean

Changing the way we view TV: TP Vision's head designer talks about styling Philips' sets

Televisions have not only radically changed in performance in recent times, they have also changed in style. Where once we had a massive beast dominating the corner of a living room, we now have a super-slim flatpanel either hanging on a wall or stealthily occupying the rear of a stand. One thing hasn’t changed, however. No matter whether the screen is backed by a myriad of valves and chips, or whether it has the waistline of a supermodel, it has to look as good when switched off than on....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Virginia Higgins

Chapter 10, Part 2: The Carelessness of Men Battle Guide – Triangle Strategy

Triangle Strategy’s Chapter X, Part II: The Carelessness of Men unravels in the Ende Encampment as Serenoa and friends search for proof among bookshelves—in a cramped room across two flat levels. A new battle, The Battle of House Ende, will commence once you choose your units.To win, “decimate the enemy forces.“To lose,see every one of your units perish. Unit Selection and Battle Strategy You’re in a library with some space for hand-to-hand combat in addition to ranged attacks like arrows or magic....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Lisa Miles