Bethesda says ‘Fallout 76’ servers will be online ‘forever’

If you want to return toThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowindin 2018, that isn’t a problem, as the 16-year-old game is completely offline. The same effectively goes for newer Bethesda titles likeFallout 4, butFallout 76‘sonline-only structure makes it more of a question mark. According to Bethesda, however, the game is never going to go offline. Speaking toGameSpot, Bethesda SVP of global marketing and communications Pete Hines pointed toWorld of Warcraftas an example of the longevity the company is shooting for withFallout 76....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · William Whitaker

Blink’s latest discount makes home security more affordable than ever

Recently, we’ve been exploring more and more about how the exterior portion of yoursmart home setup. For example, our new list of thebest smart doorbellsjust landed a week or so ago. From there, we’ve also looked atsmart home security cams, and more specifically how their subscription costs factor in to the mix. OurBlink subscription model investigationshows a model that is affordable, delivers almost everything you need, and is coupled with some of the most affordable home security cams on the market....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Sean Hernandez

Bournemouth vs Liverpool live stream: Can you watch for free?

Premier League leaders Liverpool look to remain atop the table when they travel to Vitality Stadium to take on Bournemouth on Sunday. The hosts sit in 12th place but have been playing well with wins in five of their last six overall, so this sets up as a compelling showdown to close out the weekend. If you’re in the United States and want to watch, the match is about to start at 11:30 a....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Anita Jackson

Can you pet animals in LEGO Fortnite?

Can you pet animals in LEGO Fortnite? Explore the rich content of LEGO Fortnite, where various animals provide rewards under specific conditions, making the game experience even more engaging. Fortnite’s LEGO collaborationwent live on Thursday, December 7, introducing a new Minecraft-like game mode. Given the clear Minecraft influence, the mode’s most notable elements center around crafting, building, and survival mechanics. As such, LEGO Fortnite encourages players to create their unique worlds and even invite their friends along for the ride....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Lisa Fuller

Cheese tastes different when it listens to Led Zeppelin, Swiss study finds

Swiss cheese, meetSwizz Beatz. A funky new study shows exposing cheese to music can change its flavor and aroma. What’s more, the genre of music matters. Researchers from the Bern University of Artsplayed music to nine, 22-pound wheels of Emmental cheese, a semi-firm variety of Swiss cheese popular in Europe. The wheels were stored in wooden crates and played 24 consecutive hours of either classical, hip-hop, techno, ambient, or rock and roll....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Timothy Taylor

Dead Island 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

Believe it or not,Dead Island 2is not only still real, but it’s actually coming out. For those who’ve been following the troubled trajectory this title has had, you know this is a story almost 10 years in the making. Originally revealed in 2014,Dead Island 2has died and been resurrected no less than twice, with a new development team taking up the project each time. The average person probably assumed the game was scrapped years ago, but for those who never gave up hope, your faith has been rewarded....

June 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Juan Richards

Destiny 2 players accuse Bungie of “ruining” Altars of Summoning with modifiers

Destiny 2 players accuse Bungie of “ruining” Altars of Summoning with modifiers Destiny 2 players are not happy after the latest gameplay modifier for the seasonal activity – Altars of Summoning – was revealed. This follows last week’s modifier that proved equally unpopular with both limiting Guardians. Season of the Witchhas seen two newseasonal activitiesintroduced, Savathun’s Spire and Altars of Summoning. Outside of the rotating secret chests and elemental surges, Savathun’s Spire remains similar from week to week....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Kathryn Williams

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is 17% off before release for Cyber Monday

Destiny 2: The Final Shape is 17% off before release for Cyber Monday Guardians seeking one final confrontation against the forces of Darkness can currently pre-purchase Destiny 2’s upcoming The Final Shape expansion at a 17% discount for Cyber Monday. Slated for releasein February 2024, this campaign capstone lets players infiltrate the heart of the Traveler itself to rally the Vanguard for a last stand against the Witness. Included with the Annual Pass bundle is immediate access to the Tessellation exotic fusion rifle, Cosmos Shell ghost, and other cosmetics to showcase your readiness forDestiny 2‘s endgame event....

June 11, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Wendy Carr

Dyson comes to realize that making electric cars really sucks

Better known forits stylish and sturdy vacuum cleanersand other household appliances, Dyson surprised everyone in September 2017 when it said it was developinga “radically different” electric car. The latest? Dyson has abandoned its effort to build the vehicle, as it’s been unable to find a way to make it commercially viable. Company founder and chief engineer Sir James Dyson broke the news in an email to employees that was seen bythe BBC....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Vernon Schneider

Everything we know about The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

TheBreath of the Wildsequelmay be years away, but Zelda fans will have a new game to play in 2019. Sort of. Announced during the February Nintendo Direct,The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakeningis a modern reimagining of the classic top-downGame Boygame. This isn’t the first timeLink’s Awakeninghas received an update. In 1998, five years after its launch,Link’s Awakening DXarrived on Game Boy Color. ButLink’s Awakeningfor Switch adds more than just a splash of color....

June 11, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Daniel Barton

Future Mistborn Books Are Even More Exciting After 1 Underrated Sci-Fi Series

Summary The second era of Brandon Sanderson’sMistbornsaga came to a close in 2022, but the author plans to write more books in this world —and these future installments are even more exciting after an underrated sci-fi series. Sanderson’soriginalMistborntrilogy is one of the bestentry points into the adult fantasy genre, and thebooks' unique magic systemis a particular highlight. Set in a world where Mistings and Mistborn are able to ingest metals and draw power from them,Mistbornsees its characters taking on everything from tyrannical empires to powerful gods....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Amber Lee

How to outline text in Photoshop

Among the most useful and effective toolsPhotoshopoffers for enhancing text is its Stroke feature, which you can use to apply an outline border to text inserted within your image. This can provide an added emphasis to certain elements of your image, such as directional instructions, numbers, logos, etc. Let’s take a look at how to outline text in Photoshop. Difficulty What You Need Adobe Photoshop Outlining text in Photoshop with Stroke Step 1:Open the image where you’ll insert the text you want to be outlined....

June 11, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Teresa Gonzalez

I Love How Star Trek: The Next Generation Felt Like A Soap Opera In Space

Summary With episodic stories and plenty of interconnected characters to tell them, I love howStar Trek: The Next Generationfeels like a soap opera set in space. Instead of a narrative connecting all its episodes,The Next GenerationcontinuedStar Trek: The Original Series’tendency to tell separate stories through multiple episodes without getting stuck in a bigger, complicated plot. Some of thebestStar Trek: The Next Generationepisodesof all timeincluded drama usually reserved for soap operas, including stories that focused on the struggles of everyday life and the difficulty of familial and romantic relationships....

June 11, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Jeffrey Rose