Tag: Age

BitCraft: Age of Automata Preview: A Social, Sandbox MMO With Some Big Ideas

BitCraft: Age of Automata’s announcement way back in 2021 caused quite the commotion in the IGN community, and I’m not going to lie: I was sceptical. Though this survival-crafting sandbox MMO looked absolutely beautiful, I wanted to see some evidence of how exactly players are supposed to craft this world together from the ground up.… Continue reading BitCraft: Age of Automata Preview: A Social, Sandbox MMO With Some Big Ideas

How Exercise Helps Boost Your Memory-Brain Health as You Age

As we age, many of us will notice that our memory isn’t as sharp as it used to be. You may have trouble remembering where you left your keys or find it difficult to recall specific events. Still, although it may be common, age-related memory decline can be confronting and worrying. Fortunately, regular exercise is… Continue reading How Exercise Helps Boost Your Memory-Brain Health as You Age

Age of Empire IV: Anniversary Edition Is Available Now on Xbox

At Gamescom Opening Night Live, Xbox and Relic Entertainment announced that Age of Empires IV is now available on Xbox consoles. First revealed last October during the Age of Empires 25th Anniversary Broadcast, Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition is now on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass. The game was originally… Continue reading Age of Empire IV: Anniversary Edition Is Available Now on Xbox

If Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lae’zel Were Male Fans ‘Would Be More Forgiving’, Dragon Age Co-Creator Says

The co-creator of the Dragon Age franchise has commented on the reaction to one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s main female characters, saying fans “always treated male characters with more forgiveness”. The comments revolve around Lae’zel, a female Githyanki Fighter who can be a companion throughout Baldur’s Gate 3. Lae’zel’s personality has prompted much discussion since… Continue reading If Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lae’zel Were Male Fans ‘Would Be More Forgiving’, Dragon Age Co-Creator Says

6 Eye Problems That Become More Common as We Age

Our lives take a toll on our eyes. Whether it’s staring at a screen for work or spending the summer under the sun, your daily activities could be increasing your risk for eyestrain and vision problems. And that gets truer as we get older. Aging vision means changing vision — and not usually for the better.… Continue reading 6 Eye Problems That Become More Common as We Age

Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Proof That We’re In a Golden Age for RPGs

Back in 2014, I interviewed Obsidian Entertainment director Josh Sawyer about Pillars of Eternity – a then-upcoming revival of the isometric RPG sub-genre that had been greenlit as part of the first wave of Kickstarter projects. Sawyer recalled the chilly reception afforded PC RPGs in the mid-to-late 2000s. “[Isometric RPGs] just died for a very… Continue reading Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Proof That We’re In a Golden Age for RPGs

Physical Media Still Matters in the Streaming Age and It’s Time for Streamers To Embrace It

Digital vs. physical media isn’t a new debate. I’m not even the first writer to bring it up in 2023, and I most certainly won’t be the last! But the discussion is usually rooted in which one should take over the other when, really, both belong in the conversation. Streaming offers a kind of accessibility… Continue reading Physical Media Still Matters in the Streaming Age and It’s Time for Streamers To Embrace It

The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age

Richard Arkwright’s water frame transformed the textile industry with its mechanized spinning process. Its impact was far-reaching, revolutionizing production methods and paving the way for significant advancements in cotton yarn manufacturing. Concentration of Production The water frame set the stage for centralized textile production in factories, leading to economies of scale and the concentration of… Continue reading The Water Frame: Revolutionizing Textiles in the Industrial Age