Author: Max Smith

The gaming industry seems to be in a bad situation right now (Photo: Twitter)Tuesday's Letters Page complains that Bend Studios is producing a live service game due to one reader's concerns about the Zelda movie.To join the discussion, email gamecentral@metro.co.uk.death and rebirthI guess it's not surprising to read that a publisher's answer to the gaming industry's current problems is to return to sequels and familiar IPs, but it's still depressing to read about. As for the issue of high budgets and no growth, it seems like no one is willing to do anything other than basically give up and make…

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The frenetic first five days of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments conclude Monday with the women completing the second round.With eight teams clinching spots in the Sweet 16 on Sunday and Monday, teams like Iowa, USC and UConn will also have a chance to see if they can advance to the third round of March Madness. Here's everything you need to know to brighten up your Monday with more basketball.Women's 2nd round schedule (all eastern)2nd place Notre Dame 71, 7th place Ole Miss 564 p.m. — No. 4 North Carolina State vs. No. 6 Tennessee (ESPN)6 p.m. — No.…

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TIn the latest revelations of cyberattacks that the US government and its allies have linked to the government of President Xi Jinping, the US and UK say state-sponsored Chinese hackers have been targeting politicians, businesses and dissidents for years, and are targeting British voters. He accused them of stealing a treasure trove of data.U.S. officials said the seven Chinese nationals targeted members of Congress, White House staff, government agencies such as the Justice Department, candidates, campaign staff and U.S. companies. The hackers, part of a state-backed group known as APT31, are charged with conspiracy to commit computer intrusion and conspiracy…

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Cabinet on Tuesday approved plans to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries, the latest step away from the pacifist principles Japan adopted at the end of World War II. It is.The controversial decision to allow international sales of weapons is expected to help secure Japan's role in a year-long project to develop a new fighter jet jointly with Italy and Britain, but this It is also part of a move to foster Japan's arms industry and strengthen Japan's military power. Role in world affairs.For now, the Japanese government says it has no plans to…

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Most readers will already know that the Auric Mining (ASX:AWJ) share price has increased by a significant 60% over the past three months. Given that the market rewards strong financials in the long run, I wonder if that will be the case this time as well. In particular, I would like to pay attention to Auric Mining's ROE today.ROE or return on equity is a useful tool for evaluating how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it receives from its shareholders. Simply put, it is used to evaluate a company's profitability compared to its equity. Check out…

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Teenage gamers grow into adult gamblers.Photo: Shutterstock Easy access to online gambling across time zones means Australians can 'always find something to gamble on', new research finds Experts have issued a warning after it was discovered that children have been training themselves to gamble. ANU Associate Professor Aino Suomi said video games were now an “inherently social activity” and gamers were interacting with friends on social media while playing. The study, which surveyed 38 people about their online gambling habits, found that: Most people started using gambling features such as skins and loot boxes when they were teenagers. Suomi said,…

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Airbus to strengthen cybersecurity with acquisition of new company An acquisition agreement between an IT and cybersecurity company and multinational aerospace company Airbus will strengthen Airbus' portfolio and prepare it for a future that requires better critical infrastructure security. Airbus Defense and Space will acquire German cybersecurity and IT company INFODAS in a new deal expected to be finalized by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approval. INFODAS specializes in IT and cybersecurity solutions for the public sector, including critical infrastructure and defence, making it an ideal acquisition for Airbus to strengthen its portfolio and offer new solutions…

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The women’s NCAA tournament rolls on Monday with eight second-round games. The day is headlined by none other than Caitlin Clark and top-seeded Iowa, who play in primetime on ESPN. JuJu Watkins and No. 1 USC are also in action tonight, one of two night caps to wrap up the day.Women’s March Madness games are airing and streaming across ESPN’s family of channels. USA TODAY Sports will provide the latest news, scores, analysis and more all day. Follow along. STREAM: March Madness on ESPN+ and FuboNCAA women’s March Madness bracket You can find the complete women’s March Madness bracket here. FOLLOW THE MADNESS:…

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Changes in genre often result in releases being downright confusing. The franchise could discard familiar gameplay for something else like “Final Fantasy,” confusingly recreating “Devil May Cry”-style combat and the “Sonic” franchise's enduring identity crisis. There is a gender. However, changes in genre sometimes allow mechanics and styles from previous releases to flourish in new and exciting ways. Duelists of Eden does this by building on the mechanics and gameplay of its masterfully crafted roguelike predecessor to build a great fighting game. Duelists of Eden decided to take the most powerful aspect of the first game, One Step from Eden's…

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