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Those who adore retro fighting and arcade games should check out this month’s Capcom Humble Bundle. It provides 70 games, including Street Fighter V: Champion Edition, Final Fight, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts, Darkstalkers: The Night Walkers, and many more Capcom titles. For just $20, you’ll gain many classic games from Capcom’s back catalog and a 34% discount for Street Fighter 6 on the Humble Store. Most of the 70 games derive from the Capcom Arcade Stadium series, which takes old-school arcade gems and ports them to modern…

Not all movie heroes wear capes, it is said, but only the rare, cherished few don rubber gloves and blue overalls. Perfect Days, the gorgeous new drama from the German director Wim Wenders, is about one such man of action: a lone wolf in crowded modern-day Japan. Middle-aged Hirayama is employed by Tokyo Toilet and drives a small van from one public convenience to the next. Like Travis Bickle and Dirty Harry, he’s on a mission to clean up the city. Unlike them, Hirayama means literally: he comes with brushes, squeegees…

A bracelet and possible sword pommel found in a 3,000-year-old treasure hoard were forged from meteoritic iron, according to a team of researchers that recently studied the pieces. In other words, yes: some Bronze Age Iberian was rocking space jewelry and wielding a space weapon.Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on the “Overview Effect”The iron was discovered 50 years ago, when the archaeologist José María Soler found the treasure hoard buried under a boulevard in Villena, Spain. The trove consisted of 66 pieces of gold…

Sydney Sweeney stepped out, well maybe not stepped, in some boots that are fitting for her suit-up in Madame Web as well as stepping out for a night on the town. Of course, she may have a bit of a time fighting some baddies in this particular footwear because, by the looks of them, they aren’t necessarily made for walking, let alone crime fighting. Still, they sure are stylish. The 26-year-old superstar took to Instagram to share some black-and-white images of herself looking incredibly glamorous next to a large window…

Hooded Horse and Eremite Games have revealed their plans for 2023’s survival town builder, Against the Storm. It includes two free updates to further polish the game, as well as DLC with additional content. Against the Storm was among my favorite games released last year for combining city building with roguelite elements to create a meaningful experience about efficiency and adaptability. It puts you in a fight against the harsh elements of a beleaguered world and the extremely short patience of a powerful monarch.…

Apple may be very much a consumer-targeted company. But during Apple’s most recent earnings call on February 1, 2024, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the tech giant is focused on enterprise use-cases, as well. “When I look at what is coming out of enterprise,” said Cook on the earnings call, “it's some of the most innovative things I've seen come out of enterprise in a long time….  I think there's a nice opportunity there for Vision Pro, as well.”Cook's statement may help explain why when Apple announced its first beta…

The annual Evolution Championship Series started as a showcase of the best fighting game players in the world, but in recent years the event has grown to become a celebration of fighting games as a whole. Evo 2024 looks to continue that growth, as its organizers have announced a new venue, new dates, and new ways to experience the show.Evo 2024 will feature eight fighting games as the marquee tournaments--seven current games and one "throwback." Four of the games--Tekken 8, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising,…

Paradox Interactive unveiled its plans for grand strategy title Crusader Kings 3 over the next year. The new chapter features two new expansions including a Byzantine-themed Major Expansion, an event pack, and a free cosmetic clothing addon. All of this new content is part of the Crusader Kings 3 Chapter 3 Expansion Pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUlPnbXUW4 Legends of the Dead The first new content as part of the third chapter is the Legends of the Dead core expansion. Available March 4, the expansion adds…

It's never too late to do some good in the world, and at Fanatical, you can help out a charity and get some great games in return. The Fanatical Safe In Our World Charity Bundle is now live, and this year you can get almost $500 worth of PC games for just $15. All of these games can be redeemed on Steam, and the highlights include GOTY contenders, skateboarding bliss, and a cat cafe simulator for when you need a cozy break from reality.This year's charity bundle aims to raise awareness of mental health…

Photo by Vincent Rivaud on Pexels.com Parisians have voted to triple the parking costs for SUVs – including heavier electric ones and hybrids. This Sunday, the city held a referendum, with Parisians voting 56.6% in favor of increased parking fees. While the narrow, traffic-clogged streets of Paris seem a better fit for the likes of the nimble Twingo, city officials say that the number of SUVs in the city has increased by 60% over the last four years. SUVs account for 15% of the 1.15…