A motif perched within the Gilgameš Epic
Birds call forth a myriad of meanings in the Gilgameš Epic. Winged creatures convey abundance and revelry, enhance the narrative's soundscape, and foretell events in the story. In the article "Soundscapes, Portentous Calls, and Bird Symbolism in the.....»»
Disney Epic Games partnership – and a return to the App Store?
A Disney/Epic Games partnership announced this week may see the Fortnite developer return to the App Store despite the fractious relationship between Apple and Epic. The collaboration will see new games featuring characters and stories across a r.....»»
Diablo II streamer finds 1-in-3-million item drop, instantly sells it for laughs
Many players have never even seen a Zod rune drop over decades of play. Enlarge / Mere seconds before an epic livestreamed troll moment. (credit: Kano / YouTube) The Zod rune has a mythical place in Diablo II lore. The i.....»»
Like Netflix’s Alexander: The Making of a God? Watch these 3 historical movies right now
Netflix's Alexander: The Making of a God depicts the life of the legendary conqueror, and those who enjoyed it would do well to check these epic movies out......»»
Disney invests $1.5B in Epic Games, plans new “games and entertainment universe”
Major move continues Disney's decades-long, up-and-down relationship with gaming. Enlarge / What is this, some sort of "meta universe" or something? (credit: Disney / Epic) Entertainment conglomerate Disney has announced.....»»
Fortnite is getting a Disney universe made by Epic Games
Epic Games is making a Fortnite universe based around Disney properties like Star Wars following a new billion-dollar partnership between the two companies......»»
Save up to $1,800 on Sonos speakers & TVs ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
Gear up for the big game with a new TV and set of Sonos speakers to enjoy every snap, tackle, touchdown and cheer. Super Bowl deals are in effect now with discounts of up to $1,800 off.Whether you're an epic Travis Kelce fan or are faithful to the Ba.....»»
The Promised Land review: an immersive historical epic
The Promised Land is a visually stunning, thoughtfully made historical epic......»»
Epic says that Apple isn"t doing enough to comply with US App Store court orders
Epic Games has alleged in a court filing that Apple hasn't complied with court orders, and must to more to allow developers to point users to subscriptions outside the App Store.Apple App Store iconWhile the long-running Epic Games vs Apple legal bat.....»»
Epic"s Tim Sweeney is mad about Apple"s EU App Store concessions
The App Store policy changes that are coming in iOS 17.4 aren't enough for Epic's Tim Sweeney, with him firing back at Apple for implementing an "anticompetitive scheme rife with junk fees."Epic Games viral '1984' ad campaign against AppleIn a statem.....»»
After years off Apple"s App Store, "Fortnite" will reappear in the EU on Epic"s
Epic Games has announced that it will bring the much-beloved battle royale game "Fortnite" back to the iPhone and iPad in 2024 — but only in Europe.Image Credit: Epic GamesOn Thursday, Epic Games posted that it plans to launch its own Epic Games st.....»»
Fortnite is coming back to iOS, but Epic Games still isn’t happy about it
Fortnite will return to iOS in some European countries this year because of the EU's Digital Markets Act......»»
Masters of the Air review: a sturdy and thrilling WWII drama
Apple TV+'s Masters of the Air is a well-crafted, rousing war epic......»»
Microwave detectors and multiplexing: Researchers help astronomers examine the early universe
Perched atop a high plateau in Chile's Atacama Desert, a long-awaited observatory is beginning to take shape: the largest suite of ground-based telescopes devoted to studying the oldest light in the universe: radiation left over from the Big Bang......»»
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: must-play RPG is an endless vacation
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a big and beautiful RPG epic about the quest to find meaning in the limited time we have on Earth......»»
Apple TV+ scores 13 Oscar nominations for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘Napoleon’
Apple TV+ films scored 13 Academy Award nominations today, ahead of the Oscars ceremony to be held on March 10. Martin Scorsese epic Killers of the Flower Moon led Apple’s haul, including the prestigious Best Picture nod and Lily Gladstone for B.....»»
"Killers of the Flower Moon" nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture
Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth's "Killers of the Flower Moon" epic earns Apple TV+ its second-ever Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'In 2022, Apple TV+ became the first st.....»»
Everything coming to Hulu in February 2024
What's coming to Hulu in February 2024? The debut of the epic limited series Shogun and the return of Abbott Elementary, American Idol, The Conners, and more!.....»»
Drone chase highlights dangers to owls and breeding birds
On her way home from work on a recent wintry night, Kathy Keane ran into a group of people quietly watching a pair of great horned owls perched on a tree in Lincoln Park......»»
Hubble captures an exceptionally luminous supernova site
This week's image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows the aftermath of an epic explosion in space, caused by the death of a massive star......»»
Apple lets devs use alternate in-app payment options, still takes commissions
Devs must ask permission to use 3rd-party payments, and Apple still wants a cut. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A chapter in the ongoing Epic v. Apple court case closed yesterday when the US Supreme Court decl.....»»