Facebook Is Working on a Dislike Button
Facebook is finally working on a "dislike" button.
"People have asked about the 'dislike' button for many years, and probably hundreds of people have asked about this," said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (via CNBC), "and today is a special day because today is the day that I actually get to say we are working on it, and are very close to shipping a test of it."
He added that the goal is to let users express empathy: "Not every moment is a good moment."
"We need to figure out the right way to do it so it ends up being a force for good, not a force for bad," he continued. "Everyone feels like they can just push the Like button, and that's an important way to sympathize or empathize with someone. But there are times when you may want the simplicity of a one-click response but a "like" doesn't feel appropriate."
Latest GeForce Experience Beta Introduces Remote Co-Op
PC players with machines that utilize Nvidia's GeForce graphics cards have a new feature to play with today, and it comes in the form of GameStream Co-op.
As the name implies, it allows those with the right setup to stream their gameplay to a friend over the Internet. At that point, the other player can take over and play the game themselves, join in for a co-op session, or simply watch the action unfold (complete with integrated voice chat). The feature comes as part of the latest GeForce Experience Beta, so expect some issues here and there.
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Delayed
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice will not release this year as previously planned, as SEGA has pushed the handheld game back to 2016.
SEGA's Aaron Webber detailed the delay on the SEGA Blog, saying Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice needs more development time. "In order to make sure the game has the time and polish needed, we’re moving it out into 2016," he said. "No exact window from us, just yet — it’ll be ready when it’s ready!"
In June, SEGA unveiled Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice. Sanzaru Games, who previously worked on Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, is returning to develop the Nintendo 3DS game.
Amiibo Support Coming to 3DS Mega Man Legacy Collection
The semi-difficult to find Mega Man amiibo will unlock new challenge modes in the upcoming 3DS version of Mega Man Legacy Collection. The challenge modes don't yet exist, however. Capcom is holding a contest where Mega Man fans can submit their own challenges.
The best 10 player-created challenges will find their way into the final version of the game, all of which will be unlockable with the Mega Man amiibo. The player-created challenges will compliment the existing challenge modes, rather than replace them.
The Mega Man amiibo is classified as "rare" in our amiibo Rarity Guide. That means there's a very slim possibility you could stumble across one in the wild. The chance to unlock extra challenge modes in the 3DS version of Mega Man Legacy Collection should sweeten the pot for anyone on the fence about hunting one down, but beyond that functionality it's a really nice amiibo.
Apple Is ‘Looking at’ Ways to Remove Pre-Installed iOS Apps
There's an ever-growing list of apps on iOS devices that get placed in a "junk" folder, never to be looked at again. Currently, there's no way to permanently remove them, but Apple is looking into it.
In a brief interview with Buzzfeed, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the act of deleting these particular apps is a slightly bigger issue than some may think; removing, say, the Apple Watch app could cause unwanted issues with some other part of the iPhone/iPad.
App Store Update: September 15
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Starseed: Origin – ($1.99 Launch Sale, Normally to be $2.99)
At first glance, this one's an old-school 2D shooter – but look a bit closer and there's some funky 3D rotation going on in the background that I've never seen any game of this type attempt before:
Just Cause 3 Season Pass Details Revealed
The contents of Just Cause 3's Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass has been revealed.
According to game's listing on Steam, those who purchase the Season Pass will get 3 add-on packs, which will roll out following the game's launch and release 7 days early for pass holders.
In addition, the Air, Land and Sea Expansion Pass will feature an exclusive Flame Wingsuit and Parachute Skins, all of which will be available on day one.
New Star Wars Stamps Coming to the UK
Star Wars fans in the UK can soon get their fingers on 12 new Star Wars stamps that look too cool to use.
Sold through the UK's national post service company – Royal Mail – the collection mostly includes original trilogy characters like Luke, Han, and Leia. However, we do see a few familiar faces (and masks) from The Force Awakens as well.
The custom images come from artist Malcolm Tween. Check out all 12 in the gallery below.
You can pre-order a pack including all 12 for £12.35 (about $19 USD). Also for sale is a framed character set, a sheet with six vehicle stamps, and more.
Once Upon a Time Season 5 Photos Feature Brave’s Merida and King Arthur
ABC has released a batch of new photos taken from the premiere episode of Once Upon a Time: Season 5.
Titled "The Dark Swan", this first episode features series newcomer Merida (Amy Manson), from Pixar's Brave, as well as Liam Garrigan's King Arthur and Sinqua Walls' Lancelot.
Once Upon a Time: Season 5 Premiere Gallery
The Dark Swan continues the story of Emma, as she wanders the Enchanted Forest to seek out Merlin in the hopes of stopping her transformation into the Dark One. Along the way, she runs into both the warrior princess Merida and King Arthur.
Behind Enemy Lines Getting a TV Series Adaptation
FOX is working on a TV series based off Behind Enemy Lines, the 2001 action drama film starring Owen Wilson and Gene Hackman.
Deadline reports FOX has made a put pilot commitment for Behind Enemy Lines, with Homeland and Chicago Fire helmer Jeffrey Nachmanoff slated to write and direct the show. Along with FOX, Temple Hill and Davis Entertainment are developing the TV series.
