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To evaluate something by comparison with a standard, that is the definition of “benchmarking”. We often hear the term in the tech world in the context of GPUs or CPUs from hardware-manufacturing companies. However, apart from those Geekbench or AnTuTu benchmarking tests, there are many other tests available to compare your abilities with a standard value. So, in this piece, I am going to tell you about one of the “human benchmarking” tests that will tell you how fast you react....

When Electronic Arts announced that the Syndicate would be remade as a first person shooter, old-school gamers cringed at the thought of another great strategy title being laid to rest. Things got a little better when they announced that Starbreeze would be handling the development, as first person shooter fans know what this studio is capable of. These are the guys who brought us The Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness, two highly regarded, if overlooked, first person shooters from this generation and last....

Be a good citizen and obey all the commands of Friend Computer in the tabletop game turned video game, Paranoia: Happiness is Mandatory. Paranoia takes place in a dystopian society where you as citizens must adhere to the demands and requests of an artificial intelligence known as The Computer. Those who don’t are considered a threat to the machine and will be destroyed. But don’t worry, every citizen (or Troubleshooter) of the city Alpha Complex is a clone and each death means a fresh start in society....

Times are hard worldwide, and sometimes you just need a slight financial boost to get you over the finish line. This is why a payday cash advance app can be a lifesaver under the right circumstances. We took a look at the apps that are on offer today and shortlisted a few standout cash advance apps. Dave (iOS and Android) Billing itself as “banking for humans,” Dave wants you to think of it as your financial friend....

With just a little less than three months to go before the release of NHL 21, now seems like a good time to think about new features that could be in the new game. Last year, the NHL team added many new features, including adding coaches and line chemistry to Franchise mode and a new ‘ONES’ mode that pits three players against each other in a free play mode. But what additions would we like to see in NHL 21?...

Unison Warriors Series 03: Vicious Rejuvenation is inspired by the Mechikabura resurrection storyline. This Dragon Ball Super Card Game (DBSCG) series features loads of formidable foes who have either returned to their prime, been resurrected, or have altered forms and powered up to new levels. The series can be characterized by the term Rejuvenate, which is a Keyword Skill that gives Unison Cards a life recovery effect. This guide will reveal the rarest cards from the set, showcasing all eight of the Super Rares and a few of the normal Rares....

The Lake Guardian trio legendary Pokémon have returned to Pokémon Go for a limited time. These three will appear in specific regions worldwide while they appear in five-star raids, but all trainers will capture them. You can use a remote raid pass to battle alongside trainers in that region or accept them in a trade. Azelf is one of these three. You can find Azelf in North America, South America, Central America, and Greenland....

They’ll never see you coming. Sombra has received a small rework in Overwatch 2 and she is more powerful than ever. With her invisibility, hacks, and teleports, when played right, Sombra is almost impossible to kill. And, if you have the right crosshair for Sombra, she’ll be even more of a menace. Here is the best crosshair for Sombra in Overwatch 2. Best Crosshair for Sombra in Overwatch 2 The best crosshair for Sombra is the circle....

Praiseworthy VNs that promise not to boggle brains. Visual novels, once popular only in Japan, are becoming widespread enough overseas that new fans of the genre have a lot to chew on. Even old-school classics are getting their share of the limelight now. But so many visual novels are dozens of hours long or more, chock full of so much text to read, and limited — if any — ways to truly influence the story....

The Boss Baby returns and this time there’s a new boss baby in town. The sequel to the Oscar-nominated Dreamworks Animation film is coming to theatres next year and the first trailer has just dropped. The upcoming animated comedy film titled The Boss Baby: Family Business finds the Templeton brothers, Tim and Ted (James Marsden and Alec Baldwin) all grown up and estranged from one another. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again....

Here’s what you can expect from the basic track. The Division 2: Warlords of New York has introduced a season pass into the game that acts like a standard battle pass, meaning free rewards. There is a free track of rewards and a “premium” paid track, and all owners of The Division 2: Warlords of New York have access to both once they complete the campaign and reach level 40. That hasn’t stopped inquiring minds from wanting to know what the free rewards are, though....

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 8 will be drawing to a close on December 4 as the new event, called The End, has been confirmed to take place on that date by Epic Games. As the team typically plays their cards close to their chest there are not too many details on the event. It has been confirmed to lead us into Chapter 3 which is expected to begin a day or two after The End takes place....

Just over a week after Dying Light 2 was released, developer Techland has announced the first DLC for the game, the peacekeeper-themed Authority Pack. The Authority Pack will be released in three parts. Each part will include different peacekeeper items that can be used in the game. The three parts make up a full peacekeeper uniform, complete with a new weapon when put together. Check out the trailer for the Authority Pack DLC below....

The Game Awards have revealed in a tweet that their latest ceremony held earlier this month on December 10 set a new viewership record with 85 million livestreams. This number signifies a 2% increase from The Game Awards 2020 when the ceremony broke the previous record. Thank you for watching and supporting #TheGameAwards This year’s show delivered a record 85 million livestreams across more than 30 platforms, as well as record social and voting engagement....

Naughty Dog is one of the most notable video game studios today, primarily due to the strong narratives of its adventure series The Last of Us and Uncharted. It’s also now looking into new monetization strategies, as evidenced by a new hire. That might seem incongruous with its storytelling strengths, but it actually makes a lot of sense in regard to one specific project. As spotted by Insider Gaming, Naughty Dog has hired Anders Howard as its principal monetization designer — there’s no ambiguity with that title....

The Final Fantasy XIV Letter from the Producer Live, or Live Letters, are the best way to catch up on what’s coming up in the next patch of FFXIV. And Square Enix has just revealed details of the next edition. On Oct. 7, the Letter from the Producer LIVE Part LXXIII will air as part of a huge 14-hour live show that Square Enix are hosting on FFXIV. The stream will both reflect on patch 6....

It’s good luck to unintentionally release a game super, extra early on on Independence Day, right? I sure hope so because that’s exactly what happened to the developers behind The Tower. The Tower has been available to play in Steam’s Early Access in it’s Alpha form for a while. From it’s page on Steam, “The following features form the basis of the current Alpha build of The Tower. All features listed below are from the 2012 version and are in NO WAY an indication of the final quality of the upcoming 2014/15 version....

It’s called World of Light, and it’s huge The Super Smash Bros. series may be multiplayer focused, but that hasn’t prevented it from dabbling in single player campaigns in the past. While the last entry may have skipped it, for the most part, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate looks to be diving head first into the single player story mode with World of Light. Newly announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, World of Light is the Super Smash Bros....

Super Smash Bros. 3DS is almost here, so that means we are getting down to likely the final Super Smash Bros. 3DS updates from Masahiro Sakurai on Miiverse. Instead, we will likely be focused on the Wii U version that is set to release sometime this holiday season, which is rumored to be on November 21. To finish off the week, Sakurai chose to reveal a brand new stage for the Wii U version that comes from a Wii U exclusive that released last year....

Last week saw all of the main broadcast networks reveal their lineups for the fall at the various upfront presentations, with Supergirl easily being one of the most discussed. We even got a nearly seven minute first look that showed off many events from the pilot that garnered a lot of praise from inner circles, which had fans excited for the new series. However, the Supergirl pilot is now out there on the internet in full as it has leaked....