Island

A couple of days ago the metal mid-frame of the Huawei Mate 60 leaked, showing that the phone will have a circular camera island. Now Digital Chat Station has shared a render of the phone that offers a better look at said island – it reminds us of the Mate 40 series, except the circle is bigger. Three cameras are visible, though the only details we have so far is that Huawei is bringing new sensors and a periscope lens that has been optimized for low-light shooting. Also, the XMAGE label indicates that the image…

The Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is either one of the best features Apple has added to the iPhone in years – or an oversized gimmick, depending on your perspective. What most people can probably agree on though is that it’s not currently being used to its full potential.After all, this is an often extremely visible combination of hardware and software, and arguably the biggest visual change we’ve seen to the front of an iPhone since the iPhone X. So it makes sense that it should be extremely…

Disney Illusion Island is out now, and it serves as an excellent gateway to Metroidvania to get new players into the genre and gaming as a whole. As I highlighted in my three-and-a-half-star review, there’s still a fair bit in Disney Illusion Island to entertain more experienced players. I’m not just saying that’s the case in terms of game mechanics, but for references to other games as well. From an enemy to some vital game mechanics, these three references in Disney Illusion Island stuck out to me the most.…

When a game like Disney Illusion Island puts “Illusion” in its name, it immediately evokes a rich legacy of Disney platformers. Growing up, I wasn’t exactly a Disney kid. I had nothing against the mouse’s house, I was just more interested in mascot platformers with tragic backstories. Regardless, I loved the heck out of so many 16-bit Disney platformers. Games like Sega’s Castle of Illusion didn’t engage me because of the license, but because they offered their own unique spin on the world of Mickey Mouse. I still…

The time has come once again for another fabled third party Switch exclusive to hit the eShop, and this time, we’re getting Disney Ilusion Island. We actually have a full review up for it, so if you’re interested, check it out! It’s a particularly interesting game in that it offers up four player co-op with difficulty sliders for individual players. In other words, it’s made for the whole family. Other bigger releases include Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons (which we also have a review for!), as well as …

Disney Illusion Island MSRP $40.00 “Disney Illusion Island is a charming all-ages platformer that acts as a breezy introduction to the Metroidvania genre.” Pros Gorgeous art Approachable gameplay Helpful co-op mechanics Accessibility options Cons Narrative delivery…

The biggest volcano in the Solar System could once have been an island in a vast sea, new research has found.When Mars was young, and soggy, billions of years ago, the colossal Olympus Mons may have resembled Stromboli or Savai'i, but on a much larger scale.A new analysis shows similarities with active volcanic islands here on Earth, adding to a growing body of evidence about Mars' watery past."Here we show that the Olympus Mons giant volcano shares morphological similarities with active volcanic islands on Earth where…

Fortnite's island is about to get a delivery from Planet Express. After teasing the collaboration yesterday, Epic Games has confirmed Futurama will be joining Fortnite's ever-growing list of partners, with multiple skins and other cosmetics included in the event.Three of Futurama's most recognizable characters--Philip J. Fry, Leela, and the robotic Bender--will see cosmetic bundles added to the in-game item shop today. Each skin will be bundled with an alternate style and a back bling, with multiple…

“You don’t sit there and watch episodes of Love Island with me,” Ariana Madix said when she tried to explain her idea of quality time to her then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval in what was supposed to be the Season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules.  The scene between the former couple shows them going back and forth about how they didn’t feel connected and had different ideas of intimacy. “Well, no, I don’t have time to watch fifty goddamn episodes of Love Island,” Sandoval shouted back. “No, I don’t.” Fast forward to…

Huawei launched the Mate 50 series last September, and there's no indication that it won't stick to a similar timeframe this year. That means we're now mere weeks away from the Mate 60 family's official introduction. Last week we heard that the series will introduce Huawei's own take on the Dynamic Island concept pioneered by Apple, and today we have some news about the back of the Mate 60. As it turns out, the camera island on its rear will be circular, perhaps in a similar fashion to its predecessor's. That is, of…