Researchers in fields from epidemiology to genetics are studying mummies, using the latest imaging technology. Now we know more than ever before about what lies beneath the mummies’ wrappings — and these long-dead people are telling us a lot about ancient lives and cultures. … [Read more...]
Now Available on Steam – Blender Game Asset Creation
Blender Game Asset Creation is Now Available on Steam! In 8 well organized sections with 51 short videos you will get a complete introduction to Blender and how to create game assets. … [Read more...]
Now Available to Watch on Steam – Kung Fury
Kung Fury is Now Available to Watch on Steam! … [Read more...]
"Why Not Teach Astronauts To Drill?" Honest Trailers Blasts Armageddon
I might argue how fun Armageddon was, but I do agree with Honest Trailers that Michael Bay’s action-disasterpiece is astoundingly dumb. But whether you’re a fan or not, you absolutely must see this video to learn Bay’s response when Ben Affleck asked him, “Wouldn’t it be easier to teach astronauts how to drill instead?” Source: io9 … [Read more...]
Inside The Fantasy Art Of Superstar Artist Tony DiTerlizzi
If you’re a fan of fantasy games, chances are you’ve seen Tony DiTerlizzi’s work. He’s painted Magic cards, helped define the visual feel of the D&D Planescape setting, and co-created The Spiderwick Chronicles. Tony gave us a guided tour of his artistic process and a preview of his upcoming art book, Realms! … [Read more...]
New Horizon’s Latest Pluto Pics Reveal A Complex And Varied Surface
NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has traveled 20 million miles (32 million kilometers) since it last beamed back images of Pluto. The latest set of photos hint at a complicated and high-contrast surface — including more evidence in support of the theory that the dwarf planet features a bright polar cap. … [Read more...]
Now Available on Steam – Chip’s Challenge 1
Chip's Challenge 1 is Now Available on Steam! Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time. … [Read more...]
Which Obsolete Technologies Will You Never Get Rid Of?
The life cycle for most technologies is not a long one, and yet sometimes, we find ourselves getting a little sentimental about the tech we pick up all the same. … [Read more...]
Google’s Immersive 360 Action Flick Is So Realistic It’s Not Believable
Google released a new 360-degree immersive video on its Spotlight Stories app yesterday—the first featuring real human actors instead of animation. It’s an action-packed short directed by Fast & Furious director Justin Lin. I downloaded the 1GB 360 video and took it for a literal spin (I was sitting in a swivel chair). It’s so realistic it’s almost problematic. … [Read more...]
Cyborg’s New Comic Look Is Basically Terminator Genisys’ New Terminator
DC heroes and villains alike are ditching their old wardrobes for snazzy new threads ahead of the company’s new post-Convergence wave of comics releasing next month. Cyborg is the newest character to have a makeover — one that looks uncannily that slick new Terminator from Terminator Genisys. … [Read more...]