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Russell Kirsch, the computer scientist who invented the pixel, has died at the age of 91. Born to Russian and Hungarian immigrant parents in 1929, Kirsch studied at NYU, Harvard and MIT before joining the National Bureau of Standards, now known as the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as part of the team that ran the Standards Eastern Automatic Computer (SEAC), the first operational stored-program computer. In 1957, Kirsch’s team developed a digital image scanner to “trace variations of intensity over the surfaces of photographs....

Our quick take Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - 4.5 / 5 Design evolution not revolution Metal and glass design Integrated S Pen stylus IP68 water and dust resistance 161.9 x 76.4 x 8.8mm; 201g Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Note 8: What’s the difference? Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy S9+: What’s the difference? Security options: Fingerprint, iris scan and face unlock Intelligent Scan combines iris scanning and face Fingerprint sensor on rear Display: Big and rather brilliant 6....

While 2020 marks Nintendo mascot Mario’s 35th birthday, this year is also noteworthy for the company’s rival. Sega commemorates its 60th birthday since being founded, and to celebrate, the company is offering a slew of activities, discounts and special releases on Steam. Sega and Steam are working together to bring gamers a plentiful sale, that will offer discounts of up to 95% off of a variety of games, including an appearance by the company’s mascot in Sonic the Hedgehog 2....

One of the best parts of any Sid Meier game in the Civilization series is the leaders of each country players can choose. This includes iconic historical figures from Cleopatra to Teddy Roosevelt. But each country and culture brings certain strengths and weaknesses players must consider when going for different victory types (diplomatic, science, etc). Sadly, “cool factor” doesn’t figure into win conditions, but some of the leaders stuck out, not for their naval prowess or cultural perks, but just for sheer panache and character....

Following the success of the NES, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System had a lot to live up to. Thankfully for us Nintendo fans, it turned out to be one of the greatest systems ever made. The iconic grey and purple home video game console took hold of the world in 1990. It remained popular even after the 32-bit era of gaming tried to push it out of the spotlight. Nearly 30 years later, this system remains one of Nintendo’s most-loved....

Developers SNK and Capcom trumped rivals by joining forces to produce a millennial crossover that both studios profited from. SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium used any competition between the studios to market a successful Neo Geo game, and that game-changing release may be coming to Nintendo Switch 20 years later. Ratings are usually a good indicator as to what releases are coming soon, and South Korean ratings boards have recently scored SNK vs....

The world of Night City may boast a pretty futuristic aesthetic, but Judy Alvarez is such a good Braindance editor that she can transport you to the more medieval fantasy worlds of Skyrim or The Witcher 3. Well, not really - but Cyberpunk 2077 players with a bit of real-world know-how when it comes to more basic video editing can. Alongside the swathe of other memes that have appeared on the internet in the wake of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch earlier this month, people have started to use the first Braindance sequence in the game to make it look as if V is being virtually transported to a whole other world....

Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal gave fans a huge amount to be happy about. As well as showing off the sleek design of the PS5 console, we also got a glimpse of the game lineup. One of the most striking things about the game showcase was that every title that appeared on the list was given pretty much equal attention, from the largest franchises to the smallest and most unique games. Sony did a fantastic job of putting small studios firmly in the spotlight alongside their larger colleagues, and the indies shone just as brightly as the AAAs alongside them....

Our quick take Sony WF-1000XM3 - 5.0 / 5 Design and fit Matte plastic and metal build on both buds and case Weight: Approximately 8.5g per bud 4x silicone & 3x foam tips included Completely wire-free design Touchpanels on each ear Connectivity USB-C on case for charging (cable included) Bluetooth 5.0, NFC Simultaneous Bluetooth transmission iOS and Android compatible New chipset and ANC spec New QN1e noise-cancelling processor Dual noise sensor on each bud Battery life Up to 6 hours battery life with ANC on Up to 8 hours battery life with ANC off Charging case holds three additional charges Quick charge: 10 minutes in the case, equals 90 minutes playback Performance 6mm neodymium dome drivers 20Hz - 20,000Hz (44....

When speedrunning gets the spotlight, it’s often for games such as Super Mario 64, Minecraft, or The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. These are among the titles with the most active runners (according to speedrun.com). However, with 42 active players, there’s been a long and brutal race for a record in the game that graced many childhoods: Simpsons: Hit and Run. The long sought after record involves beating all main story missions in less than one hour 20....

The Internet is going to be a minefield for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans over the next two weeks, as copies have leaked out and are in the wild, which has led to the game being datamined for secrets. From this point on, we will be discussing the secrets that have been unveiled from the datamine of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Spoiler Warning! We will be talking spoilers from this point on!...

It might be a little bit early for those living in North America to be thinking of Spring, but Pokemon Go is looking ahead to warmer weather with its next Community Day. February 7 will feature the flower Pokemon Roselia, and you don’t want to miss out. The event will run from 11am to 5pm local time and of course, chances of encountering a shiny version of this Pokemon will also increase....

Capcom announces that the critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition is coming to the Wii U on October 29th through the eShop, but only for gamers in Europe. Seemingly hellbent on making sure Resident Evil 4 is released on every video game platform under the sun, Capcom has announced that they are releasing Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition on Wii U, at least for gamers in PAL regions. Set to be available on October 29th through the eShop, Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition will be sold for £17....

Much of the landscape around Capcom’s iconic Resident Evil franchise has shifted to Resident Evil 8, confirmed to be coming to PlayStation 5 at Sony’s “Future of Gaming” event last month. However, that has not stopped new content being produced for the asymmetrical horror game Resident Evil Resistance, which will be updated at least through September according to a new road map put out on Twitter Thursday. Released alongside the Resident Evil 3 Remake, Resistance pits four players as “Survivors” against one “Mastermind” who attempts to kill them with creatures and traps before they can escape — much like other popular titles in the genre, including Behaviour Interactive’s Dead by Daylight....

Season five, episode four of Rick & Morty starts with Morty shagging a machine designed to jack horses off, and somehow gets worse from there. I’ve written about Rick & Morty previously, including the - now clearly premature - prediction that season five looked set to correct the missteps of season four. The first two episodes were great and both seemed to keenly understand where the last season had strayed, and even episode three felt like an attempt to do what season four had not in helping its core characters evolve....

Riot Games and the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) have dealt Astralis a hefty fine for missing player payments and “conduct unbecoming of an LEC Team Manager.” The Danish organization has been ordered to pay €5,000 in response to the issues, along with being subjected to “certain requirements” from the league. The ruling came from LEC commissioner Maximilian “Max the X” Peter Schmidt earlier today. The offenses were brought to the attention of the LEC by Astralis members, who reported missing or late salary payments as well as misconduct from the team’s manager....

It’s been an eventful first day on the New York Stock Exchange for Roblox after its long-rumored plans to go public finally came to fruition yesterday. Even with some investors distracted by other events in the sector, the company performed admirably and looks set to continue that trend once markets open again today. Roblox’s market entry has been on the cards for a while now, after its initial plans to go public last year were put on hold, reportedly to avoid competition from other companies making the same move at the time....

Rocksteady helped redefine the Superhero genre in gaming with its series of Batman Arkham games. With the next Arkham game in development at WB Games Montreal, the role of Rocksteady as the next generation of consoles comes around the corner remains unclear. The studio has confirmed, however, that Superman will be in its next game, Suicide Squad. Many gamers will have been excited to learn that Superman will feature in Suicide Squad....

Sailor Moon is perhaps one of the most popular and beloved anime shows out there. Easily recognizable from its iconic Sailor Scouts and talking cats, the show is a home to many long-time, and brand new anime fans. The series featured a team of magical girls and their leader Sailor Moon who fought off bad guys to protect the Earth, using their respective planet powers. Usagi, or Sailor Moon, was a relatable character who almost anyone could identify with, especially when it came to her junk food habits and bad grades....

Samsung has revealed new information on its upcoming Odyssey G9 and G7 curved gaming monitors this week. The Korean tech giant says the new displays will have 240hz refresh rates and 1ms response times, bringing some of the features of the company’s QHD televisions to a more PC gaming-friendly format. Both models are set to launch next month, but pre-orders are available today. Initially revealed at CES last January, the Odyssey G9 features a 49’’ curved screen with a 5120 x 1440 QLED display and a 32:9 aspect ratio....