By Marc Deschamps - December 15, 2019 03:52 pm EST Share 0 Comments 0 Fans that have been with the DOOM franchise from the very beginning know that the early games had one distinctive difference from other first-person shooters: weapon placement. While most FPS games have placed the gun to the right of the screen (though some games allow it to be flipped to the left for southpaws), the early games in the DOOM franchise kept the gun at center. Old-school fans will be happy to know that the upcoming DOOM Eternal will offer centered weapon placement as an option for old-school fans! The key word here is "option," so those who prefer the traditional FPS setup can rest easy. It's the best of both worlds! Centered weapon option in DOOM Eternal confirmed. pic.twitter.com/r4wM7y14Xo — DOOM (@DOOM) December 13, 2019 Developed by id Software, DOOM Eternal is the latest game in the popular franchise, and a sequel to 2016's well received DOOM reboot. In that … [Read more...] about DOOM Eternal Confirms Nostalgic Feature
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Snapchat turns down $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook, report claims
Snapchat has reportedly turned down an acquisition offer from social network king Facebook valued at $3 billion or more in cash. The reason for declining the offer is because the Venice, California-based startup is currently being courted by multiple investors according to sources familiar with the matter as reported by the Wall Street Journal. That’s no small chunk of change as it is three times what Facebook paid for Instagram but at the same time, Snapchat has emerged as one of the world’s most popular messaging apps over mobile. Facebook reportedly bid $1 billion for Snapchat previously, the publication notes. The service is especially popular among today’s youth that are growing tired of Facebook and those looking to distance themselves from it because their parents now hang out there. Snapchat hasn’t disclosed the exact size of its user base but at last check, the two-year-old service handles some 350 million messages each day. One estimate claims that … [Read more...] about Snapchat turns down $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook, report claims
After a delay, Fortnite players get treated to free ‘Star Wars’ items and a new scene
The "Star Wars" event inside Fortnite, as viewed through the low-resolution screen of a Nintendo Switch Lite. The "Star Wars" event inside Fortnite, as viewed through the low-resolution screen of a Nintendo Switch Lite. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Gene Park Photo: Washington Post Photo By Gene Park Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The "Star Wars" event inside Fortnite, as viewed through the low-resolution screen of a Nintendo Switch Lite. The "Star Wars" event inside Fortnite, as viewed through the low-resolution screen of a Nintendo Switch Lite. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Gene Park After a delay, Fortnite players get treated to free 'Star Wars' items and a new scene 1 / 1 Back to Gallery … [Read more...] about After a delay, Fortnite players get treated to free ‘Star Wars’ items and a new scene
Best holiday gifts under $50 in 2019: Wireless earbuds, portable speakers, the Echo Dot and more
This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2019, your source for the season's best gifts and deals, hand-picked by the experts at CNET. A holiday gift that impresses doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg -- in fact, you can take it easy and find something ideal to buy for just about everyone on your list while still keeping to some semblance of a budget, like $50 or less. And if you're looking for suggestions on how to shop smart this holiday season, whether it's for a secret Santa celebration, Christmas presents or something last-minute, we've got you covered with an array of both practical and fun tech gifts. Here are some of the best gifts under $50, so you won't have to break the bank to buy a present. Now playing: Watch this: Best gifts under $50 for the holidays 2:35 Best holiday gifts for under $50 18 Photos JLabs JBuds Air True wireless earbuds for $50 David Carnoy/CNET Guys and gals who love music love … [Read more...] about Best holiday gifts under $50 in 2019: Wireless earbuds, portable speakers, the Echo Dot and more
Twenty tech trends for 2020
1. Tesla’s cybertruck will not ship This is an easy prediction to make, because even Tesla isn’t claiming that its eye-catching angular steel beast will be available for sale in 2020. The company’s own pitch is that production won’t even begin until 2021, with owners receiving their first shipments in 2022. But the gap is relevant to Tesla’s future: where the company was once genuinely ahead of the curve, in making beautiful electric cars that people wanted to buy, it has increasingly relied on beating its competitors to announcements, rather than actually shipping. The list of Elon Musk’s as-yet-unfulfilled promises grows every year – but the electric fleets of BMW, Ford, General Motors and others grow faster. 2. Google’s Duplex won’t come to Europe One of the most impressive, and futuristic, products to have come from Google in recent years, Duplex is an AI assistant that can make calls to local businesses on your behalf to do … [Read more...] about Twenty tech trends for 2020
Master Civilization VI with these starting tips for new players and veterans
Whether you’re a series newcomer or a Deity-level veteran, Civilization VI offers a lot to chew on. If you’re new to the Civilization series, the game’s thorough tutorial and adviser system are great for helping you get your bearings. Once you have the basics down, we have a few less immediately obvious tips based on our experience with the game that will help you master the particular intricacies of Civilization 6 and its expansion, Rise and Fall. With Civ VI now available on PC, Mac, iOS, and even Nintendo Switch, you can learn the ins and outs of the wonderful strategy game both at home and on the go. City planning and amenities City planning The addition of urban sprawl, which now makes buildings and wonders take up tiles on the map, has completely changed the puzzle of laying out your cities. Whereas before you would mostly be concerned with what improvable resources would fall within a new city’s borders, now it behooves you to … [Read more...] about Master Civilization VI with these starting tips for new players and veterans