"The world's first commercial electronic video game, Computer Space, was released in 1971. The world's first electronic stock market, the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), opened in 1971. The world's first scholarly journal devoted to the study of autism and autism spectrum disorders in children, The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, published its first issue in 1971." — Justin Wolfe on gaming, the financial system and autism, at The Awl. [Thanks, Choire!]
The Tetris Effect
Hideo Kojima is working on a new game, and it's as weird as you'd expect
If there's one thing gaming industry legend Hideo Kojima isn't, it's predictable. While many fans, myself included, were eagerly awaiting news on Death Stranding 2 at the 2023 Game Awards,… READ THE REST
God of War: Ragnarok to get story DLC more than a year after release
Last night's The Game Awards show came with a slew of updates, reveals and teases – so many, in fact, that several of the actual awards fell by the wayside… READ THE REST
The trend of big-budget Marvel games continues with Marvel's Blade
After the runaway success of all three Marvel's Spider-Man games, which proved that superhero tie-ins can actually be good, some executive over at Marvel Comics no doubt wanted to keep… READ THE REST
Save $169 on a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and never look back
TL;DR: Revamp your digital world with this incredible lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, with its seamless interface and top-notch security, for only $29.97 (Reg. $199) until 11:59 PM on 1/07.… READ THE REST
Upgrade your tech for the new year with this refurbished iPad Pro, less than half price right now
TL;DR: Save over $350 on a refurbished Apple iPad Pro 10.5" 256GB, plus a free accessories bundle, with this sweet deal on sale for just $315.99 right now. Tech fans, it's time… READ THE REST
Make your rockstar dreams a reality for only $15.97 with this Guitar Lessons Training Bundle
TL;DR: The perfect last-minute holiday gift for an aspiring rocker, the 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle is only $15.97 (Reg. $480) until 11:59 PM on 12/25. It's really never too late to make… READ THE REST
