Gaming in county Park. Reviews, Walkthroughs, News

Well it's not every day that a PC Gamer writer stumbles across an indie horror collection themed around an alt-history and deeply cursed version of PC Gamer, but here we are (thanks Dominic Tarason for the spot). PC Cursed is an impressively elaborate and free grab-bag of 22 indie horror games which comes complete with a 60-page version of the imaginary magazine and even printable CD inlays (because the whole schtick is that this is a lost 1998 cover disc).

We are on the brink of the highly anticipated Apple Let Loose event, signalling the end of a nearly two-year wait for Apple in releasing new iPads. For iPad enthusiasts, this has been a long wait filled with anticipation. Set to unfold as the first Apple event of 2024, this occasion promises to unveil a range of new iPads, as leaked information suggests. Among these releases are expected to be a "pro" iPad model and a more budget-friendly option. Additionally, hints of new Apple accessories, including an "Apple Pencil Pro" and updates to the Magic Keyboard, add to the excitement surrounding the event.

PremjiInvest, the largest Indian family office that manages over $10 billion for software tycoon Azim Premji, will invest more money into artificial intelligence companies while fine-tuning its proprietary AI investment tools, a senior executive at the firm said.

Over 300 itch.io creators have come together to offer a bundle of their work to benefit relief efforts for Palestine. The itch.io Palestine Relief Bundle costs just $8 and includes a collection of digital games, tabletop role-playing systems, and other cool stuff. All proceeds from this bundle will be donated to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), a more than 30-year-old registered non-profit organization that describes itself as “the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief where it is needed most.”

There’s no shame in admitting that you enjoy the company of a teddy bear in Fallout 76 over the ghouls and mutants. In fact, we would probably prefer spending time finding these cuddly bears than playing with the other players, but these stuffed animals are a rare commodity in the wasteland. Technically, these are classified as a junk item that you can break down for materials, but who would do something like that? These are great display items to make your camp feel more like home, or just another annoying daily task you need to complete. Whatever your motivations are, here is where you can find each of the different teddy bear variations in Fallout 76.

, the long-running post-apocalyptic franchise's online multiplayer title, has seen a major resurgence, largely due to the success of Amazon's TV series, and tie-in promotions that gave the game away for free to Prime Gaming subscribers, or at a heavily discounted price to other players. With the game's player base larger than ever, now's a perfect time for Bethesda's latest update to the game, which expands the map and adds several new features.

Fallout 76, the online survival game set in the Fallout universe, got a massive player base boost thanks to the combination of the Prime Gaming giveaway, heavy discounts, and the popularity of the Amazon Prime Video TV series (just renewed for a second season).

We've had a fair number of exciting new game releases lately, and they've all had a moment to shin in the UK's physical games chart. This time, though, it's the turn of South Park: Snow Day, which makes a perhaps surprising debut at number three. It's behind usual hits EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy, with the PS5 version the most popular.

A recent report hinted at the arrival of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models from tech giant Apple, which were reportedly scheduled for late March or early April. However, an update suggests a potential delay in the launch, pushing it to May, reported 91mobiles. Here's a look at what we can expect from the next Apple iPads.

The Dark Knight was absolutely snubbed for a Best Picture nomination back in 2009, but oh well, at least the Academy Awards wised up on Christopher Nolan. On Sunday night, the purveyor of big-screen entertainment finally won his Oscar for directing the hell out of Oppenheimer. The biopic, which picked up awards throughout the night, was well-positioned going into the ceremony while Nolan’s directing win was anticipated by fans and awards prognosticators alike. But the win was a long time coming for a director who has gone surprisingly overlooked by the industry.

Forty U.S. states and Washington, D.C. called on Meta Platforms to crack down on scammers who hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts, to address a "dramatic" surge in account takeovers.

The Marvels star Teyonah Parris has revealed that she had no idea that would be in the movie until it was out.

Steven Spielberg has revealed his pick for the best movie he's ever made. 

The Riddler loves his riddles, and he's left a few of them scattered around Metropolis in . These riddles are essentially «what am I» questions, where each one directs Task Force X to a landmark in Metropolis. Once you've found the landmark in the riddle, you'll have to scan it to add it to your district/city total.

A hastily deleted video posted to a Universal Studios Instagram account for employees shows Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma overseeing some sort of construction at the park, prompting a whole lot of speculation that the long-rumored Zelda expansion to Super Nintendo World is finally underway.

Polyphony Digital has announced the next monthly content update for Gran Turismo 7 goes live today at 11 PM PST. It adds three new cars – the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Vision Gran Turismo Concept, Suzuki Jimny XC ’18 and BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo (which is available in February end from Brand Central).

The semiconductor giant TSMC preps for 1nm production, as the firm starts planning the development of a cutting-edge fab in Taiwan.

Marvel Studios has officially announced Disney+ release date for its latest superhero team-up movie starring Oscar winner Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/ Captain Marvel.

The official trailer for the upcoming action thriller film starring Orlando Bloom and Andie MacDowell has been released.

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive from the digital release of the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is set to release digitally tomorrow on Tuesday, January 16, followed by its physical release on Tuesday, February 13.

Ahead of its digital and home video releases, a brand new deleted scene from Marvel Studios’ latest superhero team-up movie has been revealed (via IGN).

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, January 10. In partnership with the Government of Gujarat, Eros Investments announced the launch of the Immerso AI Park in GIFT City with the aim of becoming the foundation and the backbone of deep technology research, development, and innovation. Meanwhile, the Mahindra Formula E team drew criticism on social media after launching an AI avatar. In a separate development, Nvidia announced that its partner Yotta will set up a data center in GIFT City before the end of March.

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Happy new year, Polygon readers! Each week, we round up the most notable new releases to streaming and VOD, highlighting the biggest and best new movies for you to watch at home.

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The Story Of Park’s Marriage Contract episode 11 was scheduled to air on MBC on Friday, December 29, 2023. However, the network recently announced that the release date has been postponed.

South Park: Snow Day received a new trailer yesterday, offering a better look at the game and its charming PvE content before closing out with a release date. Currently, the launch is slated for March 26, 2024, so we've still got a few months to go before we can enjoy what this enchanting take on South Park has to offer. 

I've never been to Universal Studios in Hollywood, but I have been to the Universal Studios Theme Park in Florida. It was so long ago that the Jaws ride was still around, and my main memory from it is the overwhelming stench of petrol from all the very real flames that surrounded the ride.

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Starbreeze Studios’ first paid DLC for Payday 3, Syntax Error, is available now on all platforms. Available with the Silver and Gold Edition (and standalone), it adds a new heist, Weapon Pack and Tailor Pack. Check out the release trailer below.

GTA 6 fever is spreading faster than a five-star wanted chase across the streets of Florida.

Nintendo and Universal's partnership has been a fruitful one. Universal Studios Japan's version of Super Nintendo World kicked it all off in late 2020 and early 2021 with a magical experience for Nintendo fans (learn more about our experience here), then in February 2023, Universal Studios Hollywood's Super Nintendo World opened its doors (see our photo tour of that version here). The collaboration to this point culminated shortly after that with the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which garnered strong fan reactions and grossed more than $1 billion at the box office.

Someone in China created thousands of fake social media accounts designed to appear to be from Americans and used them to spread polarizing political content in an apparent effort to divide the U.S. ahead of next year's elections, Meta said Thursday.

The Gran Turismo World Series 2023 reaches its conclusion in Barcelona on 1-3 December.

Yesterday, Bethesda was spotted responding to negative Starfield reviews on Steam, arguing against many of the critiques like the abundance of loading screens and vast empty planets. While the responses are still coming under fire, many other developers say that this is normal as Steam now encourages directly replying.

Kelsey Grammer recently reprised his role as X-Men‘s Beast with a surprise cameo in . According to the actor, he’s sure he’ll be back following the appearance.

More than a week since the theatrical debut of, new behind-the-scenes details about Marvel Studios’ latest superhero movie continue to surface online. According to insider <a href=«https://twitter.com/CanWeGetToast/status/1726359782641045563?ref_src=» https:>CanWeGetSomeToast

Despite relatively poor box office returns, and Ms. Marvel star isn’t too worried about how much money the recent Marvel Cinematic Universe film has made.

With Insomniac Games, the developer of the series of games going on to create a video game starting Wolverine, , a question emerges regarding which other Marvel superheroes deserve their own game. Despite producing enormously popular comics, movies, and TV shows, Marvel has arguably only reached its video game peak fairly recently. While many of Marvel's most notable figures have been the leading characters in video games, only a select few of the adaptations of the comic book giant's franchises come even remotely close to the quality of gameplay or storytelling that the most recent series of games possess.

During a recent interview with ComicBook, star Iman Vellani has shared new details about Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel’s surprising scene with Hailee Steinfeld‘s Kate Bishop. The rising young actress revealed that there was another version of that scene, which would have featured an already established Young Avengers team. This version was ultimately scrapped because they eventually realized that introducing the fan-favorite team that way wouldn’t work out at all.

Network quests given by the character Akame in make up the bulk of the game's side content, giving you optional missions at different locations to earn some rewards. From finding certain items to meeting new faces, these quests show the human depth behind the cities you explore as Kazama Kiryu. Be prepared for plenty of fights and strange encounters.

Bezi, a collaborative 3D design tool, has raised $13 million to democratize the creation of 3D experiences and enable more user-generated content.

Ahead of its impending theatrical release, a brand new clip from <a href=«https://twitter.com/MsMarvelUK/status/1722381874973102488?ref_src=» https: target="_blank" rel=«noreferrer noopener»>Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios President has addressed a recent rumor about Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson making their Marvel Cinematic Universe return.

In a recent interview with Digital Spy, director addressed her upcoming Marvel Studios movie’s short runtime, explaining that it was always part of her plan to keep the Brie Larson-led superhero movie under two hours.

 Nvidia Corp.'s dominance in artificial intelligence is causing “growing inequalities” between countries and is stifling fair competition, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned.

Just hours after the conclusion of the inaugural AI Safety Summit, which was held in the UK at Bletchley Park and witnessed the participation of more than 28 countries, with dignitaries such as US vice president Kamala Harris, India's Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and China's vice minister of science and technology Wu Zhaohui, another monumental AI interview was held. This interview was between the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and X owner Elon Musk. Sunak interviewed Musk over some of the most hard-hitting questions in the AI space and assessed its risks and potential. Musk even called AI the “most disruptive force in history”, Let us take a look at the 10 most important parts from the 51-minute-long interview.

While attending the AI Safety Summit in the UK as India's representative, Union IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar unexpectedly encountered Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The series of surprises did not stop there as the IT minister struck up a conversation with the billionaire and found out that Musk's son's middle name was the same as his last name - Chandrasekhar. The Union minister shared this strange coincidence online in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis hit back against criticisms from Meta Platforms Inc.'s chief AI scientist — who had criticized him and others in the industry for playing up the existential risks of the technology — calling them preposterous.

GTA 6 leaks: The Grand Theft Auto series is one of the most popular game franchises of all time, selling hundreds of millions of copies. The latest entry into the series is GTA 5 which launched in 2013. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, entertaining millions of players throughout the decade and becoming the second-best-selling video game of all time. Despite this massive popularity, the company behind the game has been very slow in releasing the next version and hardcore GTA fans have been left waiting. The sequel, called GTA 6, is expected to be released, but the launch date is still a secret. While there is hardly any official information out there, leaks and rumours have given a glimpse into Rockstar's next big game, leaving fans excited.

As the reviews of the 2000 sequel Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 rolled in, director Joe Berlinger, days before his 40th birthday, curled up in a ball in his bed, wondering if his career was over.

It looks like a late developer from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 studio Insomniac has been honoured in the Spidey sequel in the form of a sweet mural in the virtual Central Park. 

In the era of developing technologies, a new trend in the world of smartphones is non-terrestrial communications for mobile devices. Recent reports show that Samsung is soon going to introduce satellite communication for its Samsung Galaxy S24 Series. Last year, Apple introduced satellite communication as Emergency SOS for iPhones, significantly enhancing emergency communication capabilities and now, others are stepping into the same space with their latest gadgets. Let's delve into the recent reports and know what has been revealed.

Marvel Studios has dropped a brand new video for the highly-anticipated superhero team-up movie, which will arrive in theaters on November 10.

NatureEye is launching immersive drone flights to tourist destinations around the world, taking you to exotic places such as Elephant Sands in Botswana.

Two dozen experts, AI scientists, and researchers—including two of the three "godfathers of AI"—are calling for AI firms to be held responsible for their actions and for governments to regulate AI more effectively.

international trailer for Marvel Studios’ newest superhero movie has arrived online, featuring lots of new footage highlighting the titular trio’s switching powers.

The latest box office projections for the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel are in, and despite a rise, they’re still a bit grim.

A brand new TV Spot for Marvel Studios’ highly-anticipated superhero movie has been released, seemingly confirming the rumored appearance of a fan-favorite Asgardian warrior.

A brand new video for Marvel Studios’ next superhero team-up movie has been revealed, featuring lots of action-packed sequences and behind-the-scenes footage.

A brand new trailer for Marvel Studios’ upcoming superhero team-up movie has been revealed, highlighting Captain Marvel’s action-packed return.

Fresh from seeing an inspiring Gran Turismo movie, Randall Hayward got a rare chance to see a real Porsche racecar exhibition — and he won $15,000 in a Gran Turismo 7 esports tournament at the same time.

According to Film Ratings, Marvel Studios’ newest superhero team-up movie has officially been granted a PG-13 rating by the MPA for “action/violence and brief language.” This is an unsurprising outcome, given that all of the previously released movies within the Marvel Cinematic Universe are rated PG-13. The only MCU movie expected to have a different MPA rating is the highly-anticipated Deadpool 3, which would become the blockbuster studio’s first R-rated film.

Apple should watch out: Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Quest 3 is packing some powerful capabilities that could steal some thunder from the upcoming Vision Pro headset. 

The much-awaited Meta Connect 2023 is finally here. This two-day event is currently happening at Meta Headquarters in Menlo Park, California. The advent of ChatGPT has led many tech giants including Google and Microsoft to develop their own generative AI chatbots. And, Meta has joined the race to develop its own conversational bot. During the keynote session, hosted by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with the Meta Quest 3, the company announced its Multi-Persona AI chatbot, called “AI Personas”. As explained by Meta, this chatbot will feature multiple personas to communicate with the younger generation and thereafter, it will look to roll out products for other sections of the public. Let's take a look at what this AI chatbot offers:

Qualcomm has launched two new chip platforms for Meta’s Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset and its Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses.

Today, Meta unveiled its most awaited new-generation mixed-reality headset, Quest 3 that has been introduced with some ground-breaking features. Earlier the company had teased the product and indicated that it would feature the breakthrough Meta Reality technology (mixed reality system that combines various technologies and more into a single system), and a slimmer model. This year the Meta headset comes with the next-generation Snapdragon chipset which has been developed in partnership with the industry best Qualcomm Technologies. Additionally, the new Meta Quest 3 headset is priced in an affordable range and will offer immersive VR and MR experiences to its users on a small device. Check out what Meta announced about the Quest 3 headset.

Peacock is adding all kinds of horror movies to its already impressive lineup of spooky fare. The streaming service is taking Halloween extra seriously this year, with over 500 scary movies (and TV episodes) available to watch throughout October.

Following various reports of a surprisingly low budget, The Marvels budget has reportedly been revealed in full, thanks to a new report from Forbes.

Here’s the very first look at Celtic Park in EA Sports FC 24.

Meta Platforms Inc. employees are slowly starting to enjoy coming into the office more, bouncing back from a morale crisis that set in after 20,000 of their teammates were laid off over the past year. One reason: the company has revived a number of popular pre-pandemic perks, from branded T-shirts to happy hours.

American Truck Simulator trundles ever-onward, and developer SCS Software has now confirmed its next stop (after the already announced but not-yet-released stops of Kansas and Nebraska, that is) will be the state of Arkansas.

American Truck Simulator has, by my count, now added eleven extra states as DLC over and above the two it launched with. That means there's a long way to go before it completely unites the states as one country under 18-wheels, but SCS Software are continuing their efforts with the announcement of a third in-development expansion: Arkansas.

The has been revealed. The next two episodes will be available to stream on Disney Plus. This action-packed Korean series focuses on a group of innocent teenagers who live in hiding with their parents and have extraordinary superpowers. Throughout the series, we see them go head-to-head with a few of the world’s most powerful governments, who wish to use their powers for their own personal gain.

Apple event: After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event held at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, California. Four iPhones were launched - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. While the standard variants feature several key changes, it is the top-end iPhone 15 Pro Max that has become the highlight of the Apple event. It directly goes head to head against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which launched in February, competing to become the best smartphone in the market. But what makes these two juggernauts of the smartphone industry stand apart?

Apple Wonderlust event: After months of anticipation, the Apple event is almost here and the tech titan will unveil its next generation of iPhones today. The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to showcase four iPhones - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, alongside other products such as Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2, and even AirPods Pro 2nd Generation with a new USB Type-C port. While rumours claimed that Apple would be launching a handful of other products too, it isn't likely to be the case.

 Apple 2023 Event Live: Know where to watch the Apple event

Apple is all set to unveil its iPhone 15 series tomorrow, September 12, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, California. Continuing the trend of yesteryears, some previous iPhone models are likely to get discontinued as soon as the latest iPhones are revealed. As such, there is a limited window where buyers can grab huge discounts on these iPhones before they disappear from the market forever. The iPhone 12 is likely to be one such device. So, if you're looking to enter the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 12 is one of the cheapest iPhones you can buy and right now, it has received a massive price cut.

Apple iPhone launch event: With just 24 hours to go until the launch of Apple's next iPhone series, the smartphone industry is abuzz with excitement. The annual Apple event, this time called Wonderlust, will take place on September 12 at 10:00 AM PT/10:30 PM IST at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park, California. Like yesteryears, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to unveil four iPhones - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. While the models are expected to remain the same as last year, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been tipped for some big upgrades which could sway buyers towards it. Here's why.

Apple event 2023: Apple's highly anticipated 'Wonderlust' event is set to take place tomorrow, September 12, where the latest generation of iPhones, alongside the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to be unveiled. This is the second Apple event of the year, following the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 which kicked off on June 5 when Apple revealed iOS 17, alongside the much-talked-about Apple Vision Pro. We could also see some surprise announcements tomorrow such as the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods 2nd Generation with USB Type-C. With just 24 hours to go, you can watch the Apple 2023 event online from the comfort of your home. Here's how.