Excerpt: How the designers of GoldenEye 007 made use of “Anti-Game Design”
Author Alyse Knorr shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the N64 classic was made. In this excerpt from her upcoming book, writer and historian Alyse Knorr talks about some of the design decisions that made Goldeneye 007 stand out from.....»»
iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it
One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.” One of my favorite parts.....»»
iOS 18 top features: Home Screen improvements add an impressive level of personalization to iPhone [Video]
Yesterday’s release of iOS 18 brought many new improvements and enhancements to the iOS Home Screen. The update includes a few subtle changes but also features fundamental changes to iOS design paradigms that have been around since the iPhone’s i.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, September 18
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
No “offensive or inappropriate” Final Fantasy XVI mods, producer pleads
Request continues a long tradition of modding concerns from Japanese game studios. Enlarge / This screenshot of a "Cloud in a dress" mod is being used in place of some other Final Fantasy PC mods that are way too inappropriate fo.....»»
Buick leans in to premium design for long-term sales growth
With the redesigned 2025 Enclave crossover, Buick has a fully overhauled product lineup and is seeking to generate brand awareness and customer consideration......»»
Innovation and Inclusivity: 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Mountain Biking — Together We Ride APS
At Maker Faire Rome (coming up October 25–27), innovation and inclusivity often go hand in hand, and one project that truly embodies these values is Together We Ride APS. This team, comprised of 3D designers, mountain bike athletes, and prosthetic.....»»
Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks
Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so......»»
Xbox Game Pass’ new Standard tier is missing some big games
Xbox officially launched its new Game Pass Standard plan on Tuesday, but it's missing some huge first-party titles......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
How to play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad
The most popular game in the world is no longer on the biggest gaming platform. But there are still ways to play Fortnite on your iPhone if you know the tricks......»»
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a faithful recreation of a classic Capcom zombie game, and almost everything about it still holds up today......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, September 17
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
These Switch bundles come with one of Nintendo’s best multiplayer game for free
Nintendo announced two new holiday bundles that come with either a Switch or Switch OLED and one of the handheld's best games......»»
DirecTV and Disney end blackout, claim they will offer better channel packages
Companies promise "more flexible options" for channel and streaming packages. Enlarge / TV camera during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (credit: Getty.....»»
UFO 50 is the best retro-gaming homage I’ve ever played
Collection of 50 new '80s-era game concepts brims with originality, care, and joy. Enlarge / Just some of the inventive character designs included in UFO 50. (credit: Mossmouth) If you've spent any time with retro gaming.....»»
BMW hires former Polestar design boss as part of creative team reshuffle
Maximilian Missoni will oversee the design of the automaker's upper-midsize and luxury class models......»»
Intel almost designed the chip for the PlayStation 6
It looks like AMD will be designing the PlayStation 6, as Intel reportedly lost a contract to design the console two years ago......»»
Beyond displays: Liquid crystals in motion mimic biological systems
Liquid crystals are all around us, from cell phone screens and video game consoles to car dashboards and medical devices. Run an electric current through liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and they generate colors, thanks to the unique properties of thes.....»»
Deep design produces "butterfly" phase mask for light-sheet fluorescence microscopy
Researchers have introduced a solution to the problem of light-sheet fluorescence microscopy: novel illumination beams designed based on deep learning using a trainable phase mask. Their study eliminates the need for sophisticated optical design tool.....»»
Don’t ignore this underrated game in the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection
If you picked up Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, don't miss out on The Punisher, an excellent beat 'em up included in the collection......»»