Picture this for a second: the opening moments of a game centered around exploring a vast, seemingly post-apocalyptic open-world in which some form of calamitous event has occurred. Or may in fact occur once more if you don’t do something about it. You emerge from below ground into a grand, vibrant space; the camera pans up and out to reveal but a sample of the wider breadth of the game you’re now at liberty to explore....

Pax Dei andAskalook the same at a distance, but if you examine a little more closely, you’ll find some distinct differences. This guide will explain those differences if you’re trying to figure out if you should play Pax Dei or Aska. Which game should you play, Pax Dei or Aska? Picking between the two survival games can be a tough choice because it comes down to personal preference. Each game shares the survival aspect where you’ll be almost doing the same thing....

Screensavers are a standard feature on most Macs and PCs that compel the display to loop a constant motion graphic to mitigate the effects of screen burn-in. The need forscreensaversisn’t as great on mobile handsets like smartphones and tablets however, since the display typically turns off automatically when it isn’t in use to preserve battery life – a constraint that wired Macs and PCs don’t need to worry about. While you don’t really need a screensaver on your smartphone or tablet, that doesn’t mean you can’t have one regardless....

The only time Sonic is faster than when he wears his trusty sneakers is when he’s behind the wheel of a vehicle built for speed, and that’s the case withSonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Sony’sState of Playgave a brand-new entry into the Sonic Racing franchise, and though we didn’t get a long look, Geoff Keighley has just confirmed there will be a closed network test on February 21. With gorgeous graphics, a variety of vehicles, and an absolutely wild-looking choice of levels,Sonic Racing: CrossWorldsbrings more of the same racing shenanigans you know and love....

Quick Links Star-Lord is a legendary hero from the Galaxy, and he is thankfully playable inMarvel Rivalsfrom day one alongside his buddies Groot and Rocket Raccoon. He can fly through the sky, fire his Element Guns, and even dodge in the air to avoid powerful ultimate attacks from his foes. Star-Lord’s Moves, Explained Star-Lord is one of the fastest characters in Marvel Rivals as he propels himself through the sky and dodges attacks midair....

Quick Links In the wonderful world ofStardew Valley, even the most elusive residents can become your friends! One of these characters is the Dwarf, who lives in the cave next to the mine. If you’re looking to become friends with the Dwarf, you’ve come to the right place. Follow these steps to unlocking the Dwarf’s cave and gift them things they like, and you’ll know the secrets of the underground in no time!...

InAtelier Ryza 2, players can craft tons of items through a process called Synthesis (alchemy); however, it can be a little tricky to understand first starting out in the game. Luckily, we will explain the entire process in-depth for you in this guide. Atelier Ryza 2 Synthesis Guide: How to craft items. To craft items inAtelier Ryza 2, you must unlock their recipes by gaining new skills by leveling up. Once a recipe is unlocked, you can craft it by using the cauldron shown below in Ryza’s atelier....

The guardian deity of Melemele, Tapu Koko, makes its Shiny Debut in Pokemon GO this week. But bringing down this god won’t be easy. Here’s Tapu Koko’s Raid Guide for Pokemon GO, with all weaknesses and counters. Tapu Koko Raid Guide for Pokemon GO: Weaknesses and Counters Tapu Koko arrived in Pokemon GO 5-Star Raids on January 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time and will be taking on challengers until February 1 at 10:00 a....

There’s nothing like a good sci-fi monster to terrorize audiences and haunt their dreams. TheXenomorphsfrom theAlien franchiseare iconic, of course, but there are also the creatures from A Quiet Place, and thePredator, and the thing from The Thing. But not all sci-fi creatures are scary. Some of them are actually kind of cute. Some are even downright cuddly. One of the delightful things about sci-fi creatures in movies is that being ugly doesn’t necessarily stop them from being adorable at the same time....

As promised, Apple on Friday rolled the iPhone 5 out in Samsung’s home turf of South Korea, home to population of 50 million people. Today’s launch will be augmented by the global roll-out to an additional 50 countries later in the month as Apple works on fulfilling its self-imposed schedule of having the device available in a hundred countries and across 240 carriers by year’s end. The Cupertino firm appears to have caught up with demand as the online Apple Store now quotes2-4 business daysfor online deliveries....

While most people grant Google Maps access to their location for navigation purposes, not everyone uses Google Maps for navigation. Other users primarily use the app for region exploration and keep Google Maps from accessing theirlocationfor privacy reasons. If you’re one of these people, and you hate seeing the location services warning alert every time you open the app, then you should install a new freejailbreak tweakcalledGoogle Maps – No Location Services Alertright away....

Twitter’sVine, an iOS app that lets you impulse-share short five-second clips, may be struggling to take off, but that’s not stopping the popular micro-blogging service from issuing regular updates that add more functionality. One of my main gripes with Vine is its inability to use a front-facing camera. That omission right there kills some potentially interesting self-portrait videos. No more, as Twitter today issued Vine version 1.1 which adds support for your iPhone’s front-facing camera…...

US Justice Department Slaps TikTok With Lawsuit Over Alleged Child Privacy Violations The U.S. government is suing TikTok over a string of privacy violations relating to children. According to court papers filed by the U.S. Justice Department in California, the Chinese-owned app has violated both the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and an agreement it forged with the American government back in 2019. If the court finds in the government’s favor, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance which was directly named in the filing, will likely be hit with a string of fines....