Susanna Clarke’s genre-defying debut novel, Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, took the literary world by storm when it was first published in 2004. This captivating tale of two magicians in 19th century England who bring magic back into the realm of possibility received accolades from critics and readers alike. It went on to win prestigious
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In the realm of modern gaming, talkative protagonists have become a common occurrence. Games like Horizon: Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok often feature characters who provide constant hints and guidance, sometimes even before players have had a chance to explore the area themselves. This hand-holding approach can take away from the sense of
During the intricate planning stages of video game development, various ideas are tossed around, leading to intriguing possibilities. In the case of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the name itself underwent a transformation before becoming the final title. Initially, there was contemplation over naming the game ‘Tears of the Dragon’, as revealed
Industrial Annihilation, a unique mashup of Planetary Annihilation and factory management games like Factorio, recently completed a successful Kickstarter campaign. The initial funding goal of £152,299 ($200k) was surpassed, reaching a total of £233,597. This successful funding unlocked the first three stretch goals, including an original soundtrack release and additional in-game content. This additional funding
Nanoleaf has recently introduced its highly anticipated smart switch, the Sense Plus. After years of development, the company has pivoted from its initial adoption of Thread to create a new proprietary protocol called Litewave. This innovative battery-powered device promises to bring physical control to Nanoleaf’s smart lighting system, allowing users to easily adjust their lights
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft recently completed its uncrewed flight test, marking a significant milestone in the realm of space exploration. However, the return of the Starliner was delayed by several months, leaving NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded aboard the International Space Station until the following year. Despite the delay, the Starliner
Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining is a landmark film that has left an indelible mark on the horror genre for almost 45 years. The upcoming two-book compendium from luxury art book publisher Taschen aims to explore the film’s influence and notorious production in-depth. Priced at $125, the 1,396-page set is now available for preorder on Amazon
Allison Johnson, a seasoned tech reviewer with a decade of experience, sheds light on Apple’s current approach towards its iPhone models. Over the years, Apple has been steering consumers towards the Pro versions rather than the standard ones by withholding key features. However, rumors suggest a potential shift in this strategy, prompting a closer look
When it comes to the upcoming game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, MachineGames is taking a different approach than some might expect. While the studio has previously been praised for its work on first-person shooter games, they are not making gunplay the central mechanic of this new project. Creative director Axel Torvenius made it
NBA 2K25, the highly anticipated basketball game, has only recently been released for those who preordered, and already players have stumbled upon a peculiar bug within the game. This bug involves the cloning of users’ MyPlayer characters, allowing them to either team up with their own clones or play against them in the popular MyPlayer