The Spectacular Collapse of CryptoKitties, the First Big Blockchain Game
On 4 September 2018, someone known only as Rabono bought an angry cartoon cat named Dragon for 600 ether—an amount of Ethereum cryptocurrency worth about US $170,000 at the time, or $745,000 at the cryptocurrency’s value in July 2022. It was.....»»
Computer game helps students get better at detecting fake news
A computer game helped upper secondary school students become better at distinguishing between reliable and misleading news. This is shown by a study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University and elsewhere......»»
5 years ago, Game of Thrones aired its last great episode. Here’s why it still holds up
It's been five years since the premiere of Game of Thrones' last great episode. Here's what makes A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms so special even now......»»
Elite: Dangerous’s real-money ship sales spark “pay-to-win” outrage
In 2019, dev promised purchases would "only be used to buy cosmetic Game Extras." Enlarge / Players will be able to throw down a few bucks to get the Python Mk 2 starting next month. (credit: Frontier Developments) Elite.....»»
Social change may explain decline in genetic diversity of the Y chromosome at the end of the Neolithic period
The emergence in the Neolithic of patrilineal social systems, in which children are affiliated with their father's lineage, may explain a spectacular decline in the genetic diversity of the Y chromosome observed worldwide between 3,000 and 5,000 year.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, April 24
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......»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 24, 2024
Blockchain Security Researcher StarkWare | Israel | On-site – View job details The Security Researcher will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on the security of blockchain systems, protocols and the infrastr.....»»
NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #1,040, Wednesday, April 24
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Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 24 (game #821)
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Here’s why Roborock’s next-gen S8 Max will change your home-cleaning game [free $1000 gift pack]
If you have kids, pets, or simply want the luxury of immaculately clean floors without having to do the work yourself, then look no farther than Roborock’s next-gen S8 MaxV Ultra – the industry’s most technologically advanced robot mop and vac.....»»
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties. Enlarge / At critical pressures, the fluid's spheres become a mixture of different states. (credit: Adel Djellouli/Harvard SEAS) Building a r.....»»
Study shows it"s not too late to save the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
New research has found a "missing piece of the puzzle" of West Antarctic Ice Sheet melt, revealing that the collapse of the ice sheet in the Ross Sea region can be prevented—if we keep to a low-emissions pathway......»»
Apple Arcade is about fun, not profit, says exec in charge
Apple executive Alex Rofman says Apple Arcade was not set up to make the company money, but also insists that game developers are getting an income.Apple ArcadeApple Arcade launched in 2019, and was then included in the Apple One bundle in 2020. Toda.....»»
Zenless Zone Zero"s release date seemingly leaked on the App Store
The release date for HoYoverse's upcoming role-playing game, Zenless Zone Zero, has seemingly leaked......»»
Tales of the Shire"s first trailer showcases the cozy life of Hobbits
Private Division has finally unveiled the first trailer for Tales of the Shire: A the Lord of the Rings Game......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, April 23
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......»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, April 23 (game #820)
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2 Reasons to Pre-Order F1 24 & 4 Reasons to Wait
If you’re on the fence about pre-ordering a copy of F1 24 you’re in the right place. We’ll breakdown the reasons you should, and perhaps shouldn’t, buy a copy of the game before it’s released in May. F1 24 is headed to X.....»»
The best Fallout 3 mods
Fallout 3 reinvented the series as a 3D open world game, but also became one of the most modded games Bethesda has made. Here are the best mods we could find......»»
One of 2023’s best indie games is getting a movie starring LaKeith Stanfield
Di Bonaventure Pictures and LaKeith Stanfield are working on a film adaptation of 2023's excellent horror action indie game El Paso, Elsewhere......»»
Get in on the action: Helldivers 2 for PC is 15% off for a limited time
If you've been craving a new action shooter game, then this deal on Helldivers 2 will let you snag it for just $34, instead of the usual $40......»»