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When talking about SNEG’s efforts to re-release Strategy Simulation Inc.’s old PC catalog, I mentioned that one of their most significant endeavors was putting SSI’s D&D games back on storefronts. I bought them some time ago. I haven’t played them. They intimidate me. Classic CRPGs are terrifying. I often say that game design doesn’t expire; it merely changes, but one common feature of ‘80s and ‘90s CRPGs is a wall of overcomplicated UI. The game itself might be relatively simple, but the sheer number of buttons,…

Photo via 20th Century Studio The Jedi might be the formidable heroes of the Star Wars universe, but it is the Sith Lords who have made some of the fascinating contributions. While Palpatine and Darth Vader have retained their persona as the saga’s redoubtable villains, it is the Sith Lord, Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) who reflects the immense potential of Sidious’ manipulations and Sith monstrosities. Recently, Reddit was filled with Star Wars fans coming in together and raising a “what if?” situation. What…

Japan is ageing faster than any other country in the world, boasting one of the highest life expectancies. Women typically live to 87 and men to 81. Almost 40% of its population is over 60, a figure expected to continue expanding as the population shrinks. Couples in Japan now have an average of just 1.3 children – far below the 2.1 children societies need to remain stable.Japan once placed its elderly at the top of the social hierarchy, even holding a national holiday to honour their contributions to society. But no…

Netflix clarifies ‘The Crown’ is a ‘fictional dramatisation’ ( Photo Credit – The Crown Poster ) Streaming giant Netflix has clarified that ‘The Crown’ is a fictional dramatisation for viewers by adding a logline to its YouTube trailer for Season 5, which is set to launch on November 9. In the description for the trailer, posted by the official Netflix account, the logline reads: “Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatisation tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that…

Pete Davidson Wants To Go On A Double Date With Kim Kardashian, Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) While the buzz around Kim Kardashian and the numerous controversies around her has settled down, the headlines are in no way leaving her alone. Her relationship with Pete Davidson manages to make it to the mainstream every week somehow and the world kind of waits for updates it seems. Pete is being the best boyfriend so far, at least as per Kim who keeps praising her new beau. But…

It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. In the U.S., a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few months ago, it had 65. Chobani Flips yogurts have shrunk from 5.3 ounces to 4.5 ounces. In the U.K., Nestle slimmed down its Nescafe Azera Americano coffee tins from 100 grams to 90 grams. In India, a bar of Vim dish soap has…