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RememberKathy Rain?Developed by the Sweden-based Clifftop Games and published by Raw Fury, it was a modern point-and-click adventure game set in the ’90s and centered around a murder mystery that feels like it just came out yesterday…even though it first arrived in 2016 (althougha Director’s Cut edition of the gamearrived a few years back in 2021). Well, it may have taken a while, but Kathy is now properly back with Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, revealed during today’s MIX Fall Showcase....

I was having high hopes ahead of the Apple Watch unveiling that detailed sleep analytics would be part of the headline feature set, based in no small part on the company’shiring efforts in that field. As a blogger, my sleep is basically in disarray so I was keeping my fingers crossed that Apple’s wearable would benefit my rest. Much to my surprise, the device arrived without specialized sleep-tracking functions. But thanks to developer David Smith’s nifty little app calledSleep++, I can now measure the duration and quality of my sleep thanks to the power of software....

Shuttle X50 Touchscreen Atom 330 Nettop Gets Official Shuttle haveofficially announcedthe X50All-in-One touchscreen nettop, the company’s Atom-based rival to theASUS Eee TopandMSI Wind Neton. First seenback in January, the Shuttle X50 has a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 16:9 resistive touchscreen, Intel’s Atom 330 dual-core processor and 1GB of memory. Other specs include a 160GB 5,400rpm hard-drive, gigabit ethernet, integrated 2W stereo speakers, a 1.3-megapixel webcam and microphone. There’s also WiFi b/g/n, a 4-in-1 memory card reader, VGA output and a total of five USB 2....

Sony says that the PlayStation 5 will offer the “best possible value” but that doesn’t “necessarily mean lowest price”. Inan interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan added that “value is a combination of many things. In our area it means games, it means number of games, depth of games, breadth of games, quality of games, price of games… all of these things and how they avail themselves of the feature set of the platform....

The first Star Wars game for PSVR 2 has been confirmed today during Sony’s latest State of Play live stream. The first trailer shown during the State of Play was the announcement of Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition for PSVR 2, along with a release window of 2023. Naturally, there’s no actual release date or even a specific quarter, which is fair considering that Sony hasn’t announced either for the PSVR 2 yet....

Tesla Powerwall: 5 Pros And 5 Cons Of The Home Energy System The Tesla Powerwall is a battery backup system for residential homeowners that you can buy directly from Tesla or from an installer. It houses a 13.5 kWh battery which should power a home for between one and two days according to Tesla — not bad numbers. Tesla prefers that you integrate aTesla Powerwallwith a Tesla Solar Home system, whether it’s the company’s solar panels or the Solar Roof, but you can still use this battery without a solar system if you prefer....

Netflix’s latest documentary series is already making headlines, though not for the reasons they’d like.Alexander: The Making of a Godtells the story of the ancient Greek king Alexander the Great and his rise to power.The Netflix docuseriescombines historical reenactments with expert testimony to paint a picture of the ruler’s life in the 4th century BC. Alexander: The Making of a Godhasn’t left much of a mark on its viewers, with lukewarm critical and audience reception....

Happy weekend from Fextralife! If you’ve been too busy to keep up on the latest in the games we cover or are looking for a refresher we’ve got you covered! Here’s a bite-sized version of the Top RPG news of the week. Taste all the latest news across theFextralife Wiki Network. Check out the video above and read on for the text! Mortal Shell For more on this news find it here inMortal Shell The Virtuous Cycle DLC Free To Download For Five Days....

What Does It Mean When A Biker Sticks Their Leg Out? The biker community is full of non-vocal communication, likepointing at their mouth with their thumbto indicate they want a refreshment stop andpointing two fingers downsignifies a hello. These signals are universally understood by bikers and used to say important things to one another while on the road, keeping them organized and safe. But not all biker signals are done with hands....

What Is A Big Block Engine And How Does It Differ From Other Engines? If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you’re sure to have come across debates betweenbig-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its own unique history, features, and applications that have fueled strong opinions among automotive enthusiasts for decades. So, what exactly is a big block engine?...

What Is CFD And How Does It Help Car Designers Optimize Fuel Efficiency? CFD, or Computational Fluid Dynamics, is the use of computer simulations to predict how fluids like air or coolant move around and through objects. In car design, “fluid” mostly means airflow. It’s how engineers test aerodynamics without building physical prototypes. The core idea is simple: simulate how air behaves when it hits your car at speed, and use that data to cut drag, reduce fuel burn, and meet emissions goals faster....

If you’ve dug a little into your units’ stats, you might have noticed that they include two measurements: avoid and dodge. Are these synonyms, you might ask? If you dodge something, haven’t you avoided it? Your confusion is extremely valid, and a question that I’m pretty sure everyone’s had at least once while playing a Fire Emblem Game. Here are the differences between Avoid and Dodge in Fire Emblem Engage....

Where Are Honda Snowblowers Made & How Much Do They Cost? Whether you’re a fan of sweater weather or wary of it, winter will, nonetheless, come for one and all. And when cold weather season arrives, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll bring a snowy day or two along with it. There are, of course, measures you can take to limit the impact of snowy weather on your day-to-day routine. But when the snow starts to come hard and heavy, a shovel may not be enough to dig yourself out....