Scientists May Just Have Discovered a New Human Organ
A chance discovery has revealed what scientists could deem a new human organ.
According to New Scientist, routine endoscopies (procedures involving looking inside the body) studying bile duct tissue revealed unusual fluid channels running throughout the body, seemingly as part of a network.
This research was passed onto NYU School of Medicine Pathologist Neil Theise, who conducted further study and found the same fluid channels under the skin of his nose.
PUBG: Free One Year Anniversary Weapon Skin Available
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is celebrating its one year anniversary with a free, limited edition weapon skin, available to download now.
The title was launched on Steam Early Access on March 23 last year, and to thank players old and new, the Year One - SCAR L skin is being given away to those who log in until May 1.
You can take a closer look at the skin in 3D on the PUBG YouTube channel. The picture below is taken from the official announcement.
Fortnite Breaks a YouTube Record
Fortnite continues its reign when it comes to breaking records, having smashed YouTube's record for the most uploaded videos of a video game in a single month, in the history of the platform.
YouTube's Ryan Wyatt shared the news in a tweet that also mentioned that the turnout for a huge Battle Royale event this week:
How big is @FortniteGame on YouTube? Fortnite holds the record for the most videos related to a video game uploaded in a single month EVER. Yesterday, the Battle Royale tournament had over 42M live views, and set a record for biggest single live gaming stream @ 1.1M concurrent.
The New ‘World War Hulk’ Lives Up To Its Name
The Incredible Hulk #714 kicks off a storyline called World War Hulk II, which also happens to be writer Greg Pak's swan song on the series. This new story arc is only very loosely connected to the original World War Hulk crossover from 2007. However, that's very much in this book's favor. This opening chapter suggests that World War Hulk II will be able to capitalize on its premise in a way the original never managed.
Microsoft Can Now Ban Xbox Accounts for ‘Offensive Language’
An update to Microsoft's Terms of Service is rolling out in May for Xbox, Skype, and other services that the company provides, which can result in account suspension and bans for the use of "offensive language" as well as "fraudulent activity."
The new Services Agreement goes live on May 1, with section 5 of the summary of changes referencing amendments to the Code of Conduct.
"In the Code of Conduct section, we’ve clarified that use of offensive language and fraudulent activity is prohibited. We’ve also clarified that violation of the Code of Conduct through Xbox Services may result in suspensions or bans from participation in Xbox Services, including forfeiture of content licenses, Xbox Gold Membership time, and Microsoft account balances associated with the account."
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Final Fantasy XV Director Opens New Square Enix Studio
Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has opened a new studio to work on AAA games, Luminous Productions.
Luminous is a new global studio within Square Enix, with its offices based in Tokyo. The studio aims to "utilize innovative technology and creativity to change the future of gaming and entertainment".
While it's not clear exactly what Luminous has been created to achieve for Square Enix, we can learn more from its numerous job listings.
On the Luminous website, listings say that the company is looking for talent to work on "AAA class games". A 3D character artist listing mentions working on "Human, monsters and asset creation of weapons and small items", which implies that the new studio won't be straying too far from Final Fantasy's subject matter.
Guardians of the Galaxy Has a New Skrull Easter Egg
A Skrull-based Easter egg has been discovered in Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time, four years after the film's release. But director James Gunn is teasing fans by saying that another has yet to be discovered.
The Skrull Easter egg pops up during Stan Lee's cameo with the text next to him reading "Excelsior!" in the Skrull language.
Stan Lee’s cameo in guardians. Two things. Firstly, the circled alien text spells ‘Excelsior!’ Secondly, that’s the SKRULL LANGUAGE! Haven’t seen this spoken about anywhere else. @JamesGunn @MarvelStudios pic.twitter.com/IHRE5LGwoO
Limbo, Inside Dev Playdead Possibly Teases Next Game
Limbo and Inside developer Playdead has possibly teased its next game once again.
The studio handed out postcards at GDC this year asking developers to join its team to possibly work on its new project. The postcard features a bleak, muted image (via Twitter) similar to the first piece of concept art Paydead shared earlier this year for this mysterious game.
"If you are creative, passionate and looking for a new challenge, please visit us at GDC’s South Hall, Booth #135," Playdead tweeted earlier this month. You can check out the new concept art below.
7 Reasons to Jump Into World of Tanks 1.0
World of Tanks 1.0 is now live across the game’s North American, European and Asian servers, bringing with it a raft of new improvements and 29 completely reworked battlefields. Whether you’re a die hard, lapsed player or newcomer, here are six reasons to get on board with the latest evolution of the massively multiplayer online tank shooter.
Eight years seems like a mighty long time between the initial release of a game and it’s 1.0 overhaul, but according to Alexander de Giorgio, Regional Publishing Director for Wargaming APAC, the reality is that World of Tanks is a game that’s been in constant motion and evolution since it first launched in 2010. “We see World of Tanks as a living thing,” says de Giorgio. “It's been going now as a service to players for eight years, and that means a constant stream of updates, of new content, of new game modes, and sometimes things that didn't work, which we had to roll back. This is a constant experience of running a game like this, and so in that kind of mindset, eight years is like nothing. It just kind of comes along, it just happened.”