Apple Confirms It Slows Down Old iPhones
If you subscribe to the theory where Apple slows down its old products, congratulations: you conspiracy-theory mindset has finally paid off.
The Verge went ahead and tested older iPhones and found out the older phones do, in fact, run more slowly, and replacing the battery in an older phone returns CPU speeds back up to where they ought to be.
However, while Apple admits it slows down older phones, the reason isn't as sinister as trying to force you to buy a new one. Rather, the slow-down is designed to improve battery performance on older phones.
Apple responded to The Verge's request for comment, saying older lithium-ion batteries "become less capable of supplying peak current demands" under certain conditions, one of which is age.
Marvel Cancels 6 Comics in March
Marvel Comics has released its full lineup of solicitations for March 2018. While the publisher will be launching several new titles that month, including New Mutants: Dead Souls and Weapon H, March's lineup is more noticeable for what isn't included. The Unbelievable Gwenpool, Iceman, Generation X and Hawkeye are all ending in March, while the absence of America and Luke Cage in the solicits suggests that those two books are ending as of February.
Additionally, both Captain Marvel and The Defenders are also absent from the March solicits, though neither appears to have been canceled. Captain Marvel writer Margaret Stohl confirmed via Twitter that her run will continue, while Brian Bendis' recent health problems could well be the culprit behind The Defenders' absence.
Call of Duty: WWII, Destiny 2 Top U.S. Sales for 2017
Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2 are the top selling video games of 2017 in North America, based on revenue, Activision announced today.
The latest Call of Duty entry surpassed $1 billion in sell-through worldwide since its launch in November, making it the best selling game this year in the U.S., Activision said, citing NPD, GfK/GSD and Activision internal estimates through October 2017. It's also now the top selling video game franchise for nine consecutive years in North America (based on revenue) and the top selling series worldwide for eight out of nine consecutive years, the company announced.
Last Jedi Director on Luke’s Dark Side Temptation
SPOILERS are discussed ahead for Star Wars: The Last Jedi!
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In a rare flashback for the franchise, Star Wars: The Last Jedi depicts a moment from the past where Luke Skywalker is tempted to kill his nephew Ben Solo after sensing how much of a hold the Dark Side has on him.
The scenes have proven among the most controversial in a movie some Star Wars fans truly hate despite its overwhelmingly positive reviews and strong audience exit polling.
Mafia 3 Dev Hires Horizon Talent for Next Project
Mafia 3 developer Hangar 13 has hired a key member of the Horizon: Zero Dawn team for its next project.
Horizon: Zero Dawn's lead quest designer David Ford recently announced on Twitter he's joined Hangar 13 as a design director. Additionally, Guerrilla Games' senior producer Mark Norris also joined the studio earlier this year.
"Well now that I’m all settled in it’s announcement time: As of today I’m no longer at Guerrilla Games and am now working at Hangar 13 as a Design Director. I loved my time in Amsterdam but I’m excited for the new chapter ahead," Ford wrote.
Hangar 13 hired Deus Ex: Human Revolution lead programmer Simon Hamelin as a tech director and Raven Software's Jon Graham as a VFX lead to work on the mystery game as well.
How Ubisoft’s Avatar Game Will Differ From The Division
Though Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft’s Avatar game is a ways off from being released, the Ubisoft studio has been working with James Cameron and the team behind the film franchise to create a version of Pandora players can explore and discover.
Speaking to IGN about the studio’s history and future plans, Massive Managing Director David Polfeldt explained the project allows Massive to fulfill a dream Cameron had for the Avatar films.
“What Cameron said is that everyone who walks out of Avatar the movie, and it'll be this thing with the next
What’s the Best Gaming Holiday Gift You’ve Received?
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How Star Wars Has Shown the Power of Hyperspace
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Vice Admiral Holdo (Laura Dern) proved that hyperspace can be a powerful weapon against the First Order in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
While her daring tactics were admirable, it does make one wonder why this maneuver isn't used more often.
No matter how you look at it, hyperspace is a strange phenomenon within the Star War universe that we know very little about. Even seasoned space travelers, like Han Solo, said, "Traveling through Hyperspace ain't like dusting crops," or Captain Micha Evon who refers to it as "a mystery more profound than gods and demons."
Below are some examples of the various ways hyperspace has significantly impacted that galaxy far, far away.
Celebs’ Favorite Classic Games, from Mario to Zelda
Welcome to Best. Game. Ever., our new video series where we ask entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators to weigh in on their all-time favorite video games. From Mario to Master Chief, 8-bit to 4K, we're celebrating the best games ever, and in our debut episode, we're taking a look at the classics.
In Episode 1, we ask Michele Morrow, Nolan North, Jimmy Wong, and several other celebrities to share what their favorite classic games are, covering everything from Super Mario Bros. to The Legend of Zelda and Tetris. Watch the first episode in the player above, and find out if your favorite retro titles get a mention.
Rocket League Passes 38 Million Players, Teases Updates
More than 38 million people have played Rocket League across PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, developer Psyonix announced today.
Rocket League hit 25 million registered players this past January, and surpassed 30 million in April. Partly buoyed by Rocket League's Nintendo Switch release, the vehicular sports game has gained eight million players in the past eight months.