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Elden Ring sounds like Dark Souls, but open-world

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by on June 10, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


The primary commonality between a From Software game and George R. R. Martin’s most popular literary endeavor is that dying happens. Dying happens a lot. Is that a strong enough connection to make a game? Well shit, we’re about to find out, because the rumors are true: Martin and From are collaborating on a new game called Elden Ring. So far, all we know about Elden Ring is what we saw in a trailer shown at the Xbox E3 show this weekend. Details were scarce, but we can gather it’s going to be a dark fantasy game set in a world headed…

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Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition arrives in 4K this October

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by on June 10, 2019 at 1:11 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


RTS fans rejoice! Microsoft showed off a new trailer for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at its E3 keynote, and announced that it’ll arrive in October. The hit strategy game, which was first released 20 years ago, has got a 4K graphics update, and its audio has been remastered too. The Definitive Edition will also have three new campaigns, including one called The Last Khans. The classic title will also feature four new civilizations: the Tatars, Bulgarians, Cumans, and Lithuanians. There’s also a spectator mode which lets you watch any player‘s game from their point-of-view. You can watch the new trailer…

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Corporate innovation isn’t dead, it just needs an outside perspective

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


In-house innovation labs have gotten a bad rap as of late. Whether their primary area of focus is retail, consumer packaged goods, or technology, labs across the board have been hit with criticism of being too siloed, too insular, too slow to adapt, and the like. However, having been on multiple sides of the equation as an investor, founder, and corporate venture partner, I can confidently say that not only are these criticisms lacking a solid foundation, but they also run the risk of burying the real issue we’re facing in today’s market: it’s rare that a mature corporation can…

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CHEAP: Sweatiness awaits with 21% off Jabra’s Elite 65t gym-ready earbuds

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by on June 10, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Sorry to break it to you, but exercise is kinda important if you don’t want to die an early death. We’ve just got to do it. But there’s one way to make the whole experience better: music. Listening to some banging tunes while you’re lifting weights/running/doing yoga/walking briskly is a surefire way to push through the burn and delay the reaper for a few more years. And you know what? We’re here to make that possible with a wonderful deal on the brilliant Jabra Elite…

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