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PGA Tour 2K21 DLC Adds New Gear From Puma And TravisMathew

2K Sports has updated PGA Tour 2K21 to introduce more apparel that players can unlock or purchase to customize their player. Available in the game now is new gear from TravisMathew and Puma Golf, two big names in golf.

The TravisMathew collection has three polo shirts, three hats, and three shoes, and this represents the clothing brand’s first time partnering with 2K. As for Puma Golf, the company is bringing an “oversized hat” and a new shoe to PGA Tour 2K21. You can see some of the new gear in the video below.

This new content can be unlocked with virtual currency, which can be earned through gameplay or purchased outright with real money.

If you’re just getting into PGA Tour 2K21, now is a good time, as the game is discounted significantly to just $19.79 on console and PC. The discount is likely connected to how the Masters tournament is going on in the real world this week. It is one of the biggest and most prominent PGA Tour events all year, and golf games are historically discounted around this time to piggyback on the elevated interest in the sport.

In other news, 2K Sports has signed a deal with Tiger Woods that will see the legendary golfer–who is currently rehabbing from a horrible car crash–become a consultant on the next installment in the series. Meanwhile, EA Sports just announced it’s reviving its PGA Tour series, while the PGA Tour’s Bubba Watson has partnered with Golf Clash for a new event.

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Gets Release Date, New Trailer

Merge Games, Jankenteam, and Sega have announced a June 24 release date for Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX, the update to the 1986 Sega Master System classic. It will be released on most major platforms: PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch for an MSRP of $19.99 USD.

Miracle World DX promises new levels, new modes, a remastered soundtrack that also includes new music, as well as “striking new art and tighter, more fluid controls.” Check out the new release date gameplay trailer above to see it in action for yourself. There are also some new screenshots in the gallery below.

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX was first revealed during IGN’s Summer of Gaming last year.

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Kanye West Documentary Coming To Netflix This Year, Report Says

A Kanye West documentary is in the works, and it just recently sold to Netflix for a huge price tag, according to Billboard. The documentary is planned as a series, and it is said to feature “over two decades” of footage regarding West’s life, including home videos.

Separately, Variety reported that the price tag that Billboard reported for the series–$30 million–is “not an accurate figure,” though the site didn’t say if it was too high or too low.

Whatever the case, the documentary series is said to reveal brand-new videos that cover topics like the death of West’s mother, his career in music, and what really happened with his run for president in 2020.

The series doesn’t have an official title yet, but we know it’s made by Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah. They directed West’s music video for “Jesus Walks (Version 3)” and “Through the Wire.” The pair have also directed an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary and also music videos for the rapper Lupe Fiasco.

Billboard reported that the documentary will be released this year. A spokesperson for Netflix declined to comment.

Netflix has continued to invest in documentaries about famous musicians. The streaming company has the Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana, the Blackpink documentary Light up the Sky, and the Shawn Mendes movie In Wonder.

Will.i.am Launches Smart Mask That Looks Like It’s From A Cyberpunk Anime

Rapper and entrepreneur Will.i.am has teamed with Honeywell, the California-based multinational conglomerate that manufactures the pandemic-coveted N95 face masks, to roll out the even more coveted Xupermask–a “game-changing, high-concept face technology designed to help you meet face mask guidelines without compromising style.” In non-press release language, Xupermask (pronounced “supermask”) is a freaky weird cool cyberpunk-looking face mask with HEPA filters, dual 3-speed fans, Bluetooth connectivity, LED day glow lights for nighttime, noise-canceling headphones, earbud docking system, and more with a 7-hour battery. But because seeing this darn thing is likely a whole lot more impressive than reading about it, check out this ad recently posted online showing it off.

The mask will sell for $299 in two sizes–small/medium or medium/large–and will start shipping in the United States on April 8. Orders can be placed at xupermask.com, and orders are accepted within the US, Canada, UK, and EU.

Will.i.am has been a fantastic pitchman for the device. He told The New York Times that, “We are living in sci-fi times… [the pandemic] is straight out of a friggin’ movie. But we are wearing masks from yesterday’s movie. So I wanted to make a mask to fit the era that we’re in.” Speaking with USA Today, he struck a more pragmatic tone: “What I saw out there in the world was people had loose-fitted masks, and they had earbuds… When they got phone calls, they took the mask off and the earbuds fell on the floor, then the mask fell on the floor, and then the whole point was pointless because everything got dirty.” The Xupermask will also supposedly prevent glasses fogging up when wearing a mask, or having your voice muffled while on a call.

Introducing a premium smart mask as vaccines are starting to roll out is also a bit of a gamble. However, the rapper mentioned in multiple interviews that he’s betting masks aren’t going away anytime soon, telling The New York Times that “SARS happened in Japan and Southeast Asia, and they got over it, and they still wear masks.”

Razer has also recently announced that it’s making a similar bet with a high-tech mask of its own.

Microsoft Is Cooling Servers By Pouring Boiling Liquid Over Them, Here’s How It Works

Microsoft is taking a new approach to keeping some of its servers cool. The company shared in a blog post that it’s dunking servers in boiling liquid to keep them from overheating.

The liquid inside the tanks at Microsoft’s datecenter near the Columbia River in Washington is a type of fluid that is harmless to electronic equipment. It boils at 122 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 90 degrees lower than what’s required to boil water.

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“The boiling effect, which is generated by the work the servers are doing, carries heat away from laboring computer processors. The low-temperature boil enables the servers to operate continuously at full power without risk of failure due to overheating,” Microsoft said.

The vapor that rises from the fluid rises and makes contact with a “cooled condenser” that in turn causes the vapor to become liquid. This liquid then rains down on the servers as part of a loop that keeps them cool.

According to principal hardware engineer Husam Alissa, Microsoft is the first cloud provider to operate a two-phase cooling system like this in a production environment.

Chips have become hotter and hotter over the years, requiring companies like Microsoft to come up with solutions to keep things cool.

“Air cooling is not enough,” Microsoft engineering boss Christian Belady said.

The full blog post goes much deeper into the nitty-gritty of how this all works, and it’s a good read for those interested in the finer details.

Servers are becoming more and more important at Microsoft and Xbox these days. Microsoft now operates a game-streaming service that continues to grow, while the company also signed a huge deal with the US Army for cloud technology.

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Amazon Supports Biden’s Plan To Give All Americans Broadband Internet Access

Last week, the Biden administration outlined a massive infrastructure plan that includes $100 billion toward giving all Americans access to broadband internet. Some companies have protested this decision, but Amazon evidently isn’t one of them.

“We support the Biden Administration’s focus on making bold investments in American infrastructure. Both Democrats and Republicans have supported infrastructure in the past, and it’s the right time to work together to make this happen,” CEO Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, said in a statement. “We recognize the investment will require concessions from all sides–both on the specifics of what’s included as well as how it’s paid for (we’re supportive of a rise in the corporate tax rate).”

It makes sense that Amazon would be in favor of this plan, as its streaming services–both Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Luna–would benefit from all Americans having access, particularly if data caps were eliminated.

Big internet service providers like AT&T don’t see this plan as being in their interest, as it said most Americans don’t require fiber-level speeds. Amazon does actually have some sort of plan to become an ISP, though it’s unclear whether this factored into its support or not. It’s also worth pointing out that while Amazon favors an increase on the corporate tax rate, it has often had to pay nothing in federal income taxes. The proposed raise from Biden would bump the rate to 28% from the 21% it was lowered to under Donald Trump. Previously, it was as high as 35%.

It’s true that most content, including video streaming and general web surfing, will run perfectly fine at lower speeds. However, game downloads are only getting bigger high-quality video streaming requires faster speeds, and those living in areas without fast internet will be left in the cold as we head toward an increasingly digital industry.

Zombie Army 4 Next-Gen Update Arrives This Week On PS5 And Xbox Series X|S

Zombie Army 4: Dead War is adding a free next-gen update this week that’ll apply some extra grim detail to all the undead Nazis roaming the cities of Europe. Developer Rebellion detailed the upgrades in a fresh blog post, which will see the PS5 and Xbox Series X versions patched to feature a dynamic 4K resolution and 60fps, while Xbox Series S players can expect a 1080p mode running that also runs at 60fps. Xbox Series X will have the added benefit of 120fps gameplay at 1080p, a feature that’ll be absent on PS5.

Originally released on PS4 and Xbox One consoles last year, the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X versions of Zombie Army 4: Dead War were capable of running the game at 60fps in Performance mode, while Quality mode provided a 30fps option with a higher resolution. You can see the full list of how the game will perform on each console below:

Xbox Series X (April 8)

Includes quality/performance toggle with the following settings

  • Quality – 4K @ 60Hz
  • Performance – 1080p @ 120Hz
  • Reduced loading times
  • DRS enabled – The resolution of the image can drop below the target to ensure a smooth FPS.

Xbox Series S (April 8)

  • 1080p @ 60Hz only
  • Reduced loading times

PlayStation 5 (April 6)

  • 4K @ 60Hz only
  • Reduced loading times
  • DRS enabled – The resolution of the image can drop below the target to ensure a smooth FPS.

A new patch has also been released this week, providing further balance changes, cross-platform multiplayer for Windows 10 Store with Steam and Epic, general bug fixes:

Zombie Army 4: Dead War Patch Notes

  • Balance changes have been applied to the mission, Death Canal
  • Cross-platform multiplayer added for Windows 10 Store with Steam and Epic
  • New music, combat pieces, and general gameplay pieces added across all platforms
  • Fixes applied to Damnation Valley to address issues raised with The Fan Service Challenge and with characters getting stuck in the Scaffolding Area
  • In chapter 4 of Deeper than Hell, ‘Stop Schweiger Completing The Occult Engine’ objective will now update after killing all the zombies present in the area
  • In chapter 4 of Alpine Blitz, players can no longer get stuck inside carriages
  • On Xbox, cut scene audio issues fixed in Deeper than Hell
  • General bug fixing and improvements

If you’ve been curious about Rebellion’s zombie-slaying game that mixes Sniper Elite‘s gruesome kill-shots with more occult themes, now’s a good time to try it out for the low price of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PS Plus subscription.

Zombie Army 4 will be headed to Xbox Game Pass on April 8, and is already available as this month’s free PS Plus game alongside Days Gone and Oddworld: Soulstorm.

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Those Who Wish me Dead Trailer Features Angelina Jolie Fighting Fire And Assassins

The first trailer for the upcoming action thriller Those Who Wish me Dead has been released. The movie stars Angelina Jolie, and it hits theaters and HBO Max on May 14.

Jolie plays a firefighter named Hannah, who is stationed near fire-prone woods in the Montana wilderness. One day she encounters a young boy is on the run from some deadly assassins, who have already murdered his dad and now want to finish the job–and are quite happy to kill Hannah in the process. The movie is directed by Taylor Sheridan, who previously wrote Sicario and created the show Yellowstone, and knows all about staging exciting neo-western action. Check the trailer out below:

Those Who Wish me Dead also stars Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max Fury Road), Aidan Gillen (The Dark Knight Rises), Jon Bernthal (The Punisher), and Tyler Perry (Gone Girl). It’s written by Michael Koryta, Charles Leavitt, and Sheridan, and is based on Koryta’s 2014 novel.

Sheridan has also written the screenplay for the thriller Without Remorse, which hits Amazon Video on April 30. The movie is based on the Tom Clancy novel, and stars Michael B. Jordan as vengeful NAVY Seal John Clark. The final trailer was released this week.

For more, check out GameSpot’s guide to the biggest upcoming movies of 2021.

Evolution of the AK-47 in Call of Duty

The AK-47 is one of Call of Duty’s most revered assault rifles. In and out of the series, the gun represents all things villainous and badass. The assault rifle has been featured in several of main series’ entries including the entire Modern Warfare saga. In later games however we see less of it within the Black Ops’ futuristic titles. Its return to Modern Warfare 2019 and Cold War were no surprise because love it or hate it, the AK47 is legendary.

Despite being produced in the late 40s, we didn’t see much of the AK in early Call of Duty games like 1, 2, and 3. It wasn’t until the WWII craze ended that we saw the Russian rifle popularized in video games. Beginning with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, most enemy forces in the modern-day setting are equipped with AK, while domestic forces like the Army Rangers always carried the M4 or M-16A4. This (and the entire 1980s) popularized the rifle as the ultimate “bad guy” weapon.

In futuristic titles like Black Ops 3, we hear less and less from the AK-47. Instead, most of these titles feature the AN-94 or KN-44 platform series. Over the years, the AK has also been featured in the popular Black Ops Zombies mode. When pack-a-punched for extra firepower, the AK is called “Reznov’s Revenge”- an homage to World at War and Black Ops 1’s Victor Reznov.

Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – BioWare Explains All the Gameplay Tweaks

BioWare has detailed all of the gameplay tweaks coming to Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.

In a blog on the game’s official website, BioWare has kicked off a weekly series digging into the making of Mass Effect Legendary Edition, with the first article focusing on gameplay tuning and rebalancing.

With regards to tuning the combat of the trilogy, BioWare has tweaked how accuracy, aim assist, and aiming down sights works in Mass Effect, to let players “maintain more consistent firepower” and bring it in line with Mass Effect 2 and 3.

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Abilities have also been rebalanced, and smaller tweaks have been implemented, such as mapping melee to a button press, and letting players mark inventory items as junk so they can be converted to Omni-gel or sold to merchants.

BioWare has reworked some of the first game’s boss battles and made it so squad mates can be controlled independently like in the later games.

Across the trilogy, entering and exiting cover has been made “more reliable,” with additional cover added to some encounters. The Galaxy at War metagame has also been rebalanced and won’t be affected by factors that are no longer available such as the companion app or multiplayer. BioWare says that preparing for the climax of Mass Effect 3 will be “more difficult to achieve in the legendary edition” as a result.

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Many will be pleased to hear that BioWare has also calibrated Mass Effect’s Mako controls to make the vehicle less bouncy while adding “faster shield recharging and new thrusters.” If a player touches lava in the Mako they will also just take damage over time rather than failing the mission instantly.

Beyond actual gameplay, the trilogy will feature a set of wider quality-of-life modernizations including a unified launcher, better character customization options, updated achievements, and integrated weapons and armor DLC content, so players can earn them naturally while they play. The trilogy’s audio has also been remixed and enhanced for Legendary Edition.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition will launch on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on May 14 later this year. In other Legendary Edition news, here’s why some fans wanted to keep the original Mako. 

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