Cernescu Andrei – eTeknix https://www.eteknix.com The Best Technology & Gaming News and Reviews! Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:33:38 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 Machinima Has Almost Vanished from the Internet https://www.eteknix.com/machinima-has-almost-vanished-from-the-internet/ https://www.eteknix.com/machinima-has-almost-vanished-from-the-internet/#respond Mon, 21 Jan 2019 11:33:38 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=387403 Surely most of you know what Machinima is and what its videos are all about. The YouTube-based gaming content network used to own one of the platform’s most popular channels. It boasted a combined total of 1.4 billion video views at some point. However, its popularity slowly declined over the last few years. To make matters even worse, a recent acquisition by FullScreen has caused nearly all of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/machinima-has-almost-vanished-from-the-internet/feed/ 0 Mortal Kombat 11 Will Run Better on PC Than Mortal Kombat X https://www.eteknix.com/mortal-kombat-11-will-run-better-on-pc-than-mortal-kombat-x/ https://www.eteknix.com/mortal-kombat-11-will-run-better-on-pc-than-mortal-kombat-x/#respond Sun, 20 Jan 2019 12:26:17 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=387152 Mortal Kombat X on PC wasn’t a complete disaster, but it was definitely a step back from Mortal Kombat 9. Fortunately, many of the game’s issues received patches, and the title improved dramatically. After a while, gamers reported only some minor stutters and FPS problems on certain hardware configurations. However, it appears that NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros have learned from their past…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/mortal-kombat-11-will-run-better-on-pc-than-mortal-kombat-x/feed/ 0 Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 Receive New HD Textures https://www.eteknix.com/mass-effect-2-and-mass-effect-3-receive-new-hd-textures/ https://www.eteknix.com/mass-effect-2-and-mass-effect-3-receive-new-hd-textures/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2019 13:19:48 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=387087 I’m not saying that Mass Effect: Andromeda was a disaster. However, it definitely wasn’t as good as Mass Effect 3 or even Mass Effect 2. Ending aside, Mass Effect 3 was still an outstanding game with an impressive story and loveable characters. However, as the years went by, its graphics, particular its textures have become outdated. The modding community is on the case, though, and a modder named…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/mass-effect-2-and-mass-effect-3-receive-new-hd-textures/feed/ 1 Tom Clancy’s the Division 2 Will Run Better in Directx 12 https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-says-division-2-will-run-faster-directx-12/ https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-says-division-2-will-run-faster-directx-12/#respond Sat, 19 Jan 2019 12:20:43 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=387067 It’s no big secret that DirectX 12 was a mild disappointment in the gaming world. Back when it first came out, everyone was expecting major performance gains, but the truth is that only some games managed to take advantage of its new features. Several titles saw little to no improvement at all FPS-wise, while others actually ran worse using this API. Fortunately, it looks like at least one…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-says-division-2-will-run-faster-directx-12/feed/ 0 PC Requirements for Anthem Closed Beta Revealed https://www.eteknix.com/pc-requirements-for-anthem-closed-beta-revealed/ https://www.eteknix.com/pc-requirements-for-anthem-closed-beta-revealed/#respond Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:41:13 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=380928 From what we’ve seen so far, it’s pretty clear that Anthem is an incredibly good-looking title. However, since a game’s overall quality level is also determined by a solid storyline and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, we’ve still to determine how good this game really is. Fortunately, Bioware and EA have decided to launch a Closed Beta phase for the title on December 8th. Furthermore…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/pc-requirements-for-anthem-closed-beta-revealed/feed/ 0 Amazon’s Recent Technical Error Leaked Users’ Names and E-Mail Addresses https://www.eteknix.com/amazons-recent-technical-error-leaked-users-names-and-e-mail/ https://www.eteknix.com/amazons-recent-technical-error-leaked-users-names-and-e-mail/#respond Thu, 22 Nov 2018 14:32:42 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379974 For a giant retailer such as Amazon, having technical errors so close to Black Friday and Cyber Monday is always bad news. Yet that’s exactly what happened recently, and this prompted Amazon to issue a special alert. It looks like the error in question actually leaked some users’ names and e-mail addresses, although the company has not yet disclosed how many users it affected. The only thing that…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amazons-recent-technical-error-leaked-users-names-and-e-mail/feed/ 0 Beijing Still Wants to Implement its Controversial Social Rating System https://www.eteknix.com/beijing-still-wants-to-implement-its-controversial-social-rating-system/ https://www.eteknix.com/beijing-still-wants-to-implement-its-controversial-social-rating-system/#respond Thu, 22 Nov 2018 13:20:32 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379960 Those of you who watched Black Mirror probably remember one of the show’s most controversial and interesting episodes. In Nosedive, people were able to rate each other based on the quality of their interactions. Needless to say, kind and well-behaved people were getting perks, while rebellious people were victims of social marginalization. Beijing is looking to adopt a similar social rating system…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/beijing-still-wants-to-implement-its-controversial-social-rating-system/feed/ 0 NieR: Automata to Receive a Game of the Year Edition https://www.eteknix.com/nier-automata-to-receive-a-game-of-the-year-edition/ https://www.eteknix.com/nier-automata-to-receive-a-game-of-the-year-edition/#respond Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:49:58 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379955 It’s not uncommon for PC games to release with some bugs or glitches, but usually, the game’s creators release patches to fix these problems. That’s not the case with NieR: Automata, as Square Enix didn’t release a single patch for it even though it clearly has issues on PC. That’s not to say that the game isn’t playable or enjoyable. I personally finished it a few times with different characters…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nier-automata-to-receive-a-game-of-the-year-edition/feed/ 0 Microsoft Looking to Create a Dedicated Xbox Asia Division https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-looking-to-create-a-dedicated-xbox-asia-division/ https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-looking-to-create-a-dedicated-xbox-asia-division/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 14:58:39 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379754 It’s no secret that the PlayStation enjoys more success in Asian countries and that the Xbox is falling behind. Microsoft is very much aware of this, and so the company is trying to increase its presence on the continent. We’re talking specifically about Japan and other important Asian countries, and a recent job listing on Microsoft’s career page seems to confirm these efforts.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-looking-to-create-a-dedicated-xbox-asia-division/feed/ 0 All Backers Can Now Access Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.5 https://www.eteknix.com/all-backers-can-now-access-star-citizen-alpha-3-3-5/ https://www.eteknix.com/all-backers-can-now-access-star-citizen-alpha-3-3-5/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:43:33 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379736 Those of you who backed Star Citizen will be glad to hear that Cloud Imperium has finally released Star Citizen Alpha 3.3.5. So what does this version have to offer? One of the most important additions is planet Hurston, which is much larger than the moons that we could explore so far. Moreover, the planet has several biomes, as well as several outposts or Hurston Mining Centers. Speaking of moons…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/all-backers-can-now-access-star-citizen-alpha-3-3-5/feed/ 2 The Chinese Claim to Have Found Evidence of DRAM Price-Fixing https://www.eteknix.com/the-chinese-claim-to-have-found-evidence-of-dram-price-fixing/ https://www.eteknix.com/the-chinese-claim-to-have-found-evidence-of-dram-price-fixing/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:48:56 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379731 PC memory used to be much more affordable a few years back, but for some reason, prices went high really fast. Some people claimed that this was due to material shortages, while others had more intriguing theories in mind. Apparently, some believed that the world’s leading memory manufacturers have engaged in anti-competitive behavior. The Chinese government believed that these claims had merit…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/the-chinese-claim-to-have-found-evidence-of-dram-price-fixing/feed/ 0 Data Centers Are Using a Significant Part of the World’s Energy https://www.eteknix.com/data-centers-are-using-a-significant-part-of-the-worlds-energy/ https://www.eteknix.com/data-centers-are-using-a-significant-part-of-the-worlds-energy/#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:08:25 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379631 Data centers are apparently using quite a bit of energy on a global scale, and these figures are likely to increase as time goes by. Apparently, data centers now require 416 terawatt hours of electricity annually. This is two percent of the world’s total energy production, which adds up to tens of billions of dollars worth of energy. This just goes to show how important these infrastructure pieces…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/data-centers-are-using-a-significant-part-of-the-worlds-energy/feed/ 0 Reshade 4.0 Is Now Available and Offers Many Improvements https://www.eteknix.com/reshade-4-0-is-now-available-and-offers-many-improvements/ https://www.eteknix.com/reshade-4-0-is-now-available-and-offers-many-improvements/#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:37:37 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379569 Reshade is one of the most popular mod compilers out there, that much is clear. However, since there’s always room for improvement, Crosire has decided to release a brand new version of it. Mods often receive updates as time goes by, but Reshade 4.0 is special because Crosire rewrote the ReShade FX compiler from the ground up. This means that the compiler offers better error recovery…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/reshade-4-0-is-now-available-and-offers-many-improvements/feed/ 0 The Next Tesla Supercharger Should Roll out in 2019 https://www.eteknix.com/the-next-tesla-supercharger-should-roll-out-in-2019/ https://www.eteknix.com/the-next-tesla-supercharger-should-roll-out-in-2019/#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:03:40 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379528 Tesla is looking to improve its supercharger network by adding more and more stations by the end of 2019. Elon Musk even stated that Superchargers should be in the range of 95 to 100 percent of the population in all active markets, which definitely sounds like an ambitious plan. It’s also worth noting that the company was ambitious in 2018. The original plan was to install no less than 18,000…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/the-next-tesla-supercharger-should-roll-out-in-2019/feed/ 0 NASA Has Selected a Landing Spot for the Mars 2020 Rover https://www.eteknix.com/nasa-has-selected-a-landing-spot-for-the-mars-2020-rover/ https://www.eteknix.com/nasa-has-selected-a-landing-spot-for-the-mars-2020-rover/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:46:32 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379512 NASA has been hard at work trying to figure out where it should land its next rover. Apparently, the team had to choose from dozens of potential candidates, but they settled on the Jezero Crater in the end. Why did they choose this destination? Well, it looks like this crater has a good chance to offer signs of microbial life, which is an exciting prospect. Thomas Zurbuchen…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/nasa-has-selected-a-landing-spot-for-the-mars-2020-rover/feed/ 0 This Mod for Alien: Isolation VR Has Received Motion Controller Support https://www.eteknix.com/this-mod-for-alien-isolation-vr-has-received-motion-controller-support/ https://www.eteknix.com/this-mod-for-alien-isolation-vr-has-received-motion-controller-support/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:35:44 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379457 Alien: Isolation is definitely one of the scariest and most impressive Alien games. Playing the game conventionally is an intense experience in itself. However, playing this game in VR is on a completely new level, especially if you’re looking for more immersion. Fortunately, a mod that re-enabled Oculus Rift Support came out all the way back in 2014. Just in case you didn’t know…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/this-mod-for-alien-isolation-vr-has-received-motion-controller-support/feed/ 0 Researchers Uncover Seven New Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities https://www.eteknix.com/researchers-uncover-seven-new-spectre-and-meltdown-vulnerabilities/ https://www.eteknix.com/researchers-uncover-seven-new-spectre-and-meltdown-vulnerabilities/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:23:54 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379450 It looks like researchers are still looking into the notorious Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. It’s true that manufacturers have released various patches that address these issues, but it appears that there are more attack paths than originally estimated. A team of nine researchers has just discovered seven new vulnerabilities, all of which have received proof-of-concept code demonstrations.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/researchers-uncover-seven-new-spectre-and-meltdown-vulnerabilities/feed/ 0 HTTP to Give up TCP in Favor of a Simpler QUIC Protocol https://www.eteknix.com/http-to-give-up-tcp-in-favor-of-a-simpler-protocol/ https://www.eteknix.com/http-to-give-up-tcp-in-favor-of-a-simpler-protocol/#respond Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:37:05 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=379443 As technology evolves year after year, it only makes sense for the internet itself to undergo some changes. Fortunately, these changes are meant to support a faster, more stable, and more secure internet, and all of this can be achieved by improving HTTP. Right now, HTTP relies on the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), which works pretty well but also includes a lot of unnecessary code.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/http-to-give-up-tcp-in-favor-of-a-simpler-protocol/feed/ 0 Microsoft Expands Its Studio Portfolio with Obsidian Games and Inxile https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-expands-its-studio-portfolio-with-obsidian-games-and-inxile/ https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-expands-its-studio-portfolio-with-obsidian-games-and-inxile/#respond Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:43:34 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=378440 In the ongoing battle between console makers, gamers will always come out on the winning side. And since Sony has enjoyed a rise in popularity this year due to its God of War and Spiderman exclusives, it looks like Microsoft has some catching up to do. Indeed, the company announced that it plans to buy out four companies at E3, which would expand their game making and publishing capabilities.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/microsoft-expands-its-studio-portfolio-with-obsidian-games-and-inxile/feed/ 0 Google Will Reward Groups Who Discover or Solve AI Problems https://www.eteknix.com/google-will-reward-groups-who-discover-or-solve-ai-problems/ https://www.eteknix.com/google-will-reward-groups-who-discover-or-solve-ai-problems/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:23:42 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=377383 Artificial intelligence (or AI) is a relatively controversial topic nowadays. While some push for its research and development, other giants such as Elon Musk urge caution and have even expressed their fear of AI publicly. It looks like Google wants to solve the problems associated with AI, or at least help out the people who are looking to solve them. The tech giant will soon launch its AI Impact…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/google-will-reward-groups-who-discover-or-solve-ai-problems/feed/ 0 Walmart Launches Its Own Pre-Built PC Lineup https://www.eteknix.com/walmart-launches-its-own-pre-built-pc-lineup/ https://www.eteknix.com/walmart-launches-its-own-pre-built-pc-lineup/#respond Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:00:54 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=377375 It looks like Walmart has decided to tackle the relatively competitive Pre-Build PC niche. The massive Bentonville-based corporation will soon launch a pre-built PC lineup named Overpowered, which means that it will compete directly with other heavy brands such as Alienware. The company worked closely with Esports Arena for these new products, and they each pack a serious punch.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/walmart-launches-its-own-pre-built-pc-lineup/feed/ 0 AMD Says Its Next Gpus Will Be Competitive in the High-End Segment https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-its-next-gpus-will-be-competitive-in-the-high-end-segment/ https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-its-next-gpus-will-be-competitive-in-the-high-end-segment/#respond Sat, 27 Oct 2018 09:25:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=377090 We all know that Nvidia has been unstoppable as far as high-end GPUs are concerned, and it didn’t seem like this would change anytime soon. However, recent news seems to suggest that AMD is looking to catch up with its next-gen graphics cards. While the AMD Radeon Vega 64 was a decent GPU, it wasn’t really up to par with the GTX 1080 Ti, and with the launch of the 2080 and 2080 Ti models…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/amd-says-its-next-gpus-will-be-competitive-in-the-high-end-segment/feed/ 0 Shadow of the Tomb Raider Gets Review Bombed Because of a Steam Sale https://www.eteknix.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-gets-review-bombed-because-of-a-steam-sale/ https://www.eteknix.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-gets-review-bombed-because-of-a-steam-sale/#respond Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:52:11 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=376736 To be fair, Shadow of the Tomb Raider is not a bad game by any stretch. Actually, when it first came out, the game received mostly positive reviews on Steam, and it looked like this trend would stick for the foreseeable future. However, things changed when Steam decided to offer a considerable discount for the new Tomb Raider. This caused quite a bit of stir with some gamers…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-gets-review-bombed-because-of-a-steam-sale/feed/ 0 China Wants to Launch Its Own Moon into Orbit by 2020 https://www.eteknix.com/china-wants-to-launch-its-own-moon-into-orbit-by-2020/ https://www.eteknix.com/china-wants-to-launch-its-own-moon-into-orbit-by-2020/#respond Sat, 20 Oct 2018 13:28:24 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=376443 You might be wondering: what would be the advantages of having a second moon? Well, I asked myself the same question, and it looks like such a satellite could actually become quite useful. For instance, it could eliminate the need for street lamps thus dramatically reducing energy consumption. Moreover, such a moon could come in handy during blackouts or various disasters. Apparently…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/china-wants-to-launch-its-own-moon-into-orbit-by-2020/feed/ 0 Warframe’s New Fortuna Expansion Will Release in November https://www.eteknix.com/warframes-new-fortuna-expansion-will-release-in-november/ https://www.eteknix.com/warframes-new-fortuna-expansion-will-release-in-november/#respond Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:35:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=376439 Remember when we told you that Warframe’s developers were working on a significant new expansion for the game? Well, it looks like Fortuna is very close to hitting Steam, as a recent press release has revealed a November launch date. Just in case you don’t remember, Fortuna is an open-world expansion, which means that it will include plenty of new content for Warframe fans. It’s quite impressive…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/warframes-new-fortuna-expansion-will-release-in-november/feed/ 0 More Details Regarding Red Dead Redemption 2 Surface https://www.eteknix.com/details-regarding-red-dead-redemption-2-surface/ https://www.eteknix.com/details-regarding-red-dead-redemption-2-surface/#respond Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:30:33 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=375786 As one of the most anticipated games of the year, Red Dead Redemption 2 has a lot to live up for. This game will come out on October 26 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, and Rockstar has decided to reveal more information about it prior to its launch. Apparently, Red Dead Redemption 2 will offer 60 hours of play time as far as the main story goes. The game was supposed to offer 65 hours…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/details-regarding-red-dead-redemption-2-surface/feed/ 0 Witcher 3 Less Hardcore Enhanced Edition Mod Receives a New Version https://www.eteknix.com/witcher-3-less-hardcore-enhanced-edition-mod-receives-a-new-version/ https://www.eteknix.com/witcher-3-less-hardcore-enhanced-edition-mod-receives-a-new-version/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:29:03 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=375643 Just in case you thought that the original version of Witcher 3 is too difficult or “hardcore” for you, there’s a mod available that makes the game more “pleasant.” Created by a modder named “Fnts,” the mod has just received a brand new version, which brings about some significant improvements. The Less Hardcore Enhanced Edition Mod mainly focuses on logic changes that are supposed to make the…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/witcher-3-less-hardcore-enhanced-edition-mod-receives-a-new-version/feed/ 0 RPCS3 PS3 Emulator Now Supports Even More Games https://www.eteknix.com/rpcs3-ps3-emulator-now-supports-even-more-games/ https://www.eteknix.com/rpcs3-ps3-emulator-now-supports-even-more-games/#respond Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:52:07 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=375627 We still have quite a bit of waiting time ahead before we’ll be able to play some of the most popular PlayStation 3 games on the PC, but we’re getting there. RPCS3 is the most promising PlayStation 3 simulator to date, and we’re happy to report that the software is getting better and better each month. Not too long ago, we told you how it could boot up Uncharted and The Last of Us…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/rpcs3-ps3-emulator-now-supports-even-more-games/feed/ 0 Google+ for Consumers to Be Shut down Because of a Data Breach https://www.eteknix.com/google-for-consumers-to-be-shut-down-because-of-a-data-breach/ https://www.eteknix.com/google-for-consumers-to-be-shut-down-because-of-a-data-breach/#respond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:39:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=374770 Definitely not the most popular social media platform in the world, Google+ rolled out in 2011, and by 2015, it had about 111 million active users. That might sound like a pretty large number, but it really isn’t when compared to the likes of Tumblr, Facebook or Instagram. It looks like, Google+ had another problem apart from a low userbase, and that’s a pretty serious bug that exposed private…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/google-for-consumers-to-be-shut-down-because-of-a-data-breach/feed/ 0 Disney Is Working on a New Star Wars Series Named the Mandalorian https://www.eteknix.com/disney-is-working-on-a-new-star-wars-series-named-the-mandalorian/ https://www.eteknix.com/disney-is-working-on-a-new-star-wars-series-named-the-mandalorian/#respond Mon, 08 Oct 2018 06:27:00 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=374671 Some of you might not like what Disney is doing with Star Wars, but things could change. Up until now, the company focused on the new Star Wars trilogy and on a few Star Wars Stories spinoffs. These zoomed in on characters such as Jyn Erso and Han Solo. However, it looks like Disney is also working on a brand new Star Wars series, which will be set three years after the events of The Last Jedi.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/disney-is-working-on-a-new-star-wars-series-named-the-mandalorian/feed/ 0 The Walking Dead: The Final Season Will Be Developed by Skybound Games https://www.eteknix.com/the-walking-dead-the-final-season-will-be-developed-by-skybound-games/ https://www.eteknix.com/the-walking-dead-the-final-season-will-be-developed-by-skybound-games/#respond Mon, 08 Oct 2018 05:59:49 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=374667 We told you not too long ago that Telltale Games is about to go under and as such, some of its episodic titles would remain unfinished. One such a game is The Wolf Among us, but it looks like The Walking Dead might actually receive a fair treatment. Telltale reports that it has struck a deal with Skybound Games to finish the remaining episodes for The Walking Dead: The Final Season.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/the-walking-dead-the-final-season-will-be-developed-by-skybound-games/feed/ 0 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Doesn’t Support Old CPUs https://www.eteknix.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-doesnt-support-old-cpus/ https://www.eteknix.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-doesnt-support-old-cpus/#respond Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:46:44 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=374648 The latest installment in the Assassin’s Creed series is out, and while reviews have been generally positive so far, it looks like the game has a slight technical issue. Yes, this is a brand new game, and as such, we can expect it to run worse on older hardware, but it looks like Odyssey actually won’t run at all if you still own an obsolete CPU. The term “obsolete” is used lightly here…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-doesnt-support-old-cpus/feed/ 0 THQ Nordic Reveals Improved Gameplay for Darksiders 3 https://www.eteknix.com/thq-nordic-reveals-improved-gameplay-for-darksiders-3/ https://www.eteknix.com/thq-nordic-reveals-improved-gameplay-for-darksiders-3/#respond Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:10:01 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=374470 With the release date of Darksiders 3 rapidly approaching, THQ Nordic has decided to reveal even more gameplay footage. Apparently, they’ve been working hard on making the combat system more engaging, and I have to admit that the game definitely looks more polished. Previous gameplay samples showcased bland combat moves and a relatively flimsy-looking main weapon for the protagonist.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/thq-nordic-reveals-improved-gameplay-for-darksiders-3/feed/ 0 Star Citizen Alpha 3.3 Hits Public Test Servers for Test Flight Members https://www.eteknix.com/star-citizen-alpha-3-3-hits-public-test-servers-for-test-flight-members/ https://www.eteknix.com/star-citizen-alpha-3-3-hits-public-test-servers-for-test-flight-members/#comments Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:48:03 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=373608 It’s quite ridiculous, really, for a game to remain in development for more than 7 years and still be in its Alpha phase. Still, there’s hope that Cloud Imperium games will eventually release Star Citizen and we’ll finally be able to see what they’ve been working on for so long. It’s true that certain parts of Star Citizen became available for public play at some point, and I’ve tried them out for…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/star-citizen-alpha-3-3-hits-public-test-servers-for-test-flight-members/feed/ 1 Psychological Horror Game Visage to Hit Early Access in October https://www.eteknix.com/psychological-horror-game-visage-to-hit-early-access-in-october/ https://www.eteknix.com/psychological-horror-game-visage-to-hit-early-access-in-october/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:01:49 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=372983 If you’re a fan of psychological horror games, then you’ll probably be pleased to find out about Visage. This title is being developed by SadSquare Studio, and it borrows heavily from the canceled Silent Hills P.T. game. The game is set in a very old house that is constantly changing in layout and appearance. Inside, you’ll face unspeakable horrors as you take on the role of Dwayne – a mysterious…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/psychological-horror-game-visage-to-hit-early-access-in-october/feed/ 1 Predator Visits Los Santos Thanks to This New GTA V Mod https://www.eteknix.com/predator-visits-los-santos-thanks-to-this-new-gta-v-mod/ https://www.eteknix.com/predator-visits-los-santos-thanks-to-this-new-gta-v-mod/#respond Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:18:35 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=372975 We can play as a lot of famous characters in GTA V these days, as the modding community has invested a lot of time and effort into this particular game. Recently, we reported on a brand new mod that brings Magneto into the fold, and now, it’s Predator’s turn to wreak havoc on Los Santos. This new mod bears the signature of JulioNIB, and it includes most of Predator’s signature powers.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/predator-visits-los-santos-thanks-to-this-new-gta-v-mod/feed/ 0 Mirai Botnet Hackers Are Working for the FBI in Order to Skip Prison https://www.eteknix.com/mirai-botnet-hackers-are-working-for-the-fbi-in-order-to-skip-prison-time/ https://www.eteknix.com/mirai-botnet-hackers-are-working-for-the-fbi-in-order-to-skip-prison-time/#respond Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:01:37 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=372470 We’ve reported on the Mirai botnet before, as it performed some particularly nasty attacks a few years ago. More specifically, Mirai targeted highly popular services such as Twitter, Netflix, and Reddit. However, it looks like the botnet’s creators were eventually identified and brought to justice. We’re talking about Josiah White, Dalton Norman, and Paras Jha, all of whom have pled guilty to…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/mirai-botnet-hackers-are-working-for-the-fbi-in-order-to-skip-prison-time/feed/ 0 Twitch Reports That It Has Been Banned in China https://www.eteknix.com/twitch-reports-that-it-has-been-banned-in-china/ https://www.eteknix.com/twitch-reports-that-it-has-been-banned-in-china/#respond Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:57:05 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=372264 China has been cracking down on major websites and services such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit for quite a few years now. The aforementioned websites are currently banned in this country, and it looks like another popular service has now joined the list. Twitch has recently reported a China ban, which is a bit odd as the app wasn’t really that popular over there in the first place.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/twitch-reports-that-it-has-been-banned-in-china/feed/ 0 Telltale Games Is Shutting down and Wolf Among Us 2 Gets Canceled https://www.eteknix.com/telltale-games-is-shutting-down-and-wolf-among-us-2-gets-cancelled/ https://www.eteknix.com/telltale-games-is-shutting-down-and-wolf-among-us-2-gets-cancelled/#respond Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:45:36 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=372234 I have to admit that this particular piece of news surprised me. It also saddened me quite a bit, as it proves that there’s no longer a market for episodic game releases. Telltale Games has announced that it will shut down, mainly because its games didn’t sell very well. That’s definitely strange, as these games have received plenty of positive feedback. This just goes to show that positive…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/telltale-games-is-shutting-down-and-wolf-among-us-2-gets-cancelled/feed/ 0 Ubisoft Reveals How It Will Handle DLC for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-reveals-how-it-will-handle-dlc-for-assassins-creed-odyssey/ https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-reveals-how-it-will-handle-dlc-for-assassins-creed-odyssey/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 10:24:59 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=371400 We all know DLC is a pretty big deal when it comes to modern gaming. While some companies choose to do it the right way by releasing free or incredibly cheap extra content, others cash in on this opportunity, which usually ends up upsetting the fanbase. Ubisoft doesn’t have a very good track record when it comes to DLC, but it looks like things will be slightly different with the new Assassin’s…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ubisoft-reveals-how-it-will-handle-dlc-for-assassins-creed-odyssey/feed/ 0 Wolfenstein 3 Is in the Works According to Pete Hines https://www.eteknix.com/wolfenstein-3-is-in-the-works-according-to-pete-hines/ https://www.eteknix.com/wolfenstein-3-is-in-the-works-according-to-pete-hines/#respond Fri, 14 Sep 2018 08:51:17 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=371395 It’s difficult to say when the third installment in the modern-day Wolfenstein series will come out, but at least we know that someone is working on it. During a recent interview with GameCentral, Pete Hines basically confirmed that a third Wolfenstein game is in the works. This is definitely nice to hear, as everyone is focused on the upcoming release of Doom Eternal right now.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/wolfenstein-3-is-in-the-works-according-to-pete-hines/feed/ 0 FIFA 19 Official PC Requirements Revealed https://www.eteknix.com/fifa-19-official-pc-requirements-revealed/ https://www.eteknix.com/fifa-19-official-pc-requirements-revealed/#respond Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:54:32 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=371108 FIFA games have always been quite easy to run even on modest hardware. That’s quite impressive if you consider the graphical fidelity that we’ve come to expect from modern games. Since characters in FIFA games are molded after actual football players, they need to look as similar as possible to the real thing. However, there aren’t many special effects such as explosions or advanced lighting…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/fifa-19-official-pc-requirements-revealed/feed/ 0 Ever Wondered What DOOM 2016 Looks like in Third-Person View? https://www.eteknix.com/ever-wondered-what-doom-2016-looks-like-in-third-person-view/ https://www.eteknix.com/ever-wondered-what-doom-2016-looks-like-in-third-person-view/#respond Sat, 08 Sep 2018 12:00:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370832 The heavily-anticipated reboot of Doom came out in 2016 courtesy of id Software, and it is still regarded as one of the best games of the year. Still, two years into its release and we’re still finding out new details about this game. For example, we now know that Doom wasn’t designed for third-person view play at all, mainly because the player’s 3D model is incomplete. The news comes courtesy of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ever-wondered-what-doom-2016-looks-like-in-third-person-view/feed/ 0 Battlerite Royale by Stunlock Studios to Come out in September https://www.eteknix.com/battlerite-royale-by-stunlock-studios-to-come-out-in-september/ https://www.eteknix.com/battlerite-royale-by-stunlock-studios-to-come-out-in-september/#respond Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:58:20 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370609 We already know that the MOBA and Battle Royale game market is quite saturated. Surely, this won’t deter some companies from releasing these types of games in the future, but they shouldn’t really expect too much success. We’ve seen promising titles such as Paragon, Dawngate, and Gigantic which eventually kicked the bucket, but now, a company named Stunlock Studios has decided to take on a…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/battlerite-royale-by-stunlock-studios-to-come-out-in-september/feed/ 0 Google Is Working on a Suitable Replacement for the URL https://www.eteknix.com/google-is-working-on-a-suitable-replacement-for-the-url/ https://www.eteknix.com/google-is-working-on-a-suitable-replacement-for-the-url/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:15:54 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370541 It’s hard to image browsing the web without using conventional URLs, but it looks like Chrome’s engineers are actively seeking solutions to replace them. Just in case you missed the memo, Chrome recently turned 10, and its newest update brings over some interesting updates. These include a visual overhaul, as well as a password manager, and better tabs. As for Uniform Resource Locators…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/google-is-working-on-a-suitable-replacement-for-the-url/feed/ 0 Denuvo No Longer a Part of Two Point Hospital https://www.eteknix.com/denuvo-no-longer-a-part-of-two-point-hospital/ https://www.eteknix.com/denuvo-no-longer-a-part-of-two-point-hospital/#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 08:03:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370536 While Denuvo has proven quite effective at keeping some games out of pirates’ hands, it doesn’t really work that well for all titles. While some Denuvo-protected games have remained uncracked for more than a year after their release, some of them give in rather quickly. In the case of Two Point Hospital, the game was cracked before its official release. As a result, SEGA and Two Point Studios have…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/denuvo-no-longer-a-part-of-two-point-hospital/feed/ 0 IOC President Thinks eSports Games Are Too Violent for the Olympics https://www.eteknix.com/ioc-president-thinks-esports-games-are-too-violent-for-the-olympics/ https://www.eteknix.com/ioc-president-thinks-esports-games-are-too-violent-for-the-olympics/#respond Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:45:18 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370441 Violence in video games is a very controversial topic. It’s still being debated across the world, with some stating that video games can actually encourage violent behavior in children and young adults. It’s true that there have been some eSports incidents, particularly a recent shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. However, to claim that “killer games” promote violence is definitely a stretch.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/ioc-president-thinks-esports-games-are-too-violent-for-the-olympics/feed/ 0 Grand Theft Auto V Mod Allows You to Play as Magneto https://www.eteknix.com/grand-theft-auto-v-mod-allows-you-to-play-as-magneto/ https://www.eteknix.com/grand-theft-auto-v-mod-allows-you-to-play-as-magneto/#respond Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:05:17 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370433 Mods for Grand Theft Auto V are plentiful, and it’s probably safe to say that we lost count by now. Definitely one of the most popular games in the world, GTA V is a modder’s dream come true, as its assets can be modified extensively in order to alter both the gameplay and the graphics. The modder’s imagination is pretty much the limit, and there have been some crazy releases across the years.

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/grand-theft-auto-v-mod-allows-you-to-play-as-magneto/feed/ 0 The Last Secret in Doom II Has Been Unlocked After 24 Years https://www.eteknix.com/the-last-secret-in-doom-ii-has-been-unlocked-after-24-years/ https://www.eteknix.com/the-last-secret-in-doom-ii-has-been-unlocked-after-24-years/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 10:04:49 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370318 It’s quite incredible that it took so long for all of Doom II‘s secrets to come to light. We’re talking about unlocking the last Doom II secret without using any cheats, a feat that surfaced 24 years after the title’s original release. The performance appeared on YouTube courtesy of user Zero Master. Moreover, John Romero even confirmed his success. Don’t you know who John Romero is? He’s one of…

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]]> https://www.eteknix.com/the-last-secret-in-doom-ii-has-been-unlocked-after-24-years/feed/ 1 A New Lord of the Rings MMORPG Is on the Way for PC https://www.eteknix.com/a-new-lord-of-the-rings-mmorpg-is-on-the-way-for-pc/ https://www.eteknix.com/a-new-lord-of-the-rings-mmorpg-is-on-the-way-for-pc/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:57:02 +0000 https://www.eteknix.com/?p=370314 The original Lord of the Rings Online MMORPG came out in 2007, and it featured a subscription-based model. However, this plan only lasted for about three years. Indeed, the game went free to play in September 2010 in North America and November 2 in Europe. This MMORPG still enjoys a large fanbase to this day, but it looks like a successor is getting ready to take its place. Granted, we don’t know…

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