Uncharted

One advantage video game sequels tend to have over movie sequels is the ease with which you can outdo the original. Movie sequels tend to fall for the trap of just repeating the once-fresh beats of the original or bloating the whole thing via unnecessary fluff — like the part of this phrase you’re reading right now. Good video game sequels only need to refine what was good about the original and perhaps add a few more details. This isn’t about merely good sequels. This is about the best of the best, sequels that boldly…

Naughty Dog is one of the big players when it comes to gaming studios. It has given us timeless titles from Jak and Daxter to The Last of Us. The President of Naughty Dog, Neil Druckmann, recently sat down for an interview with the rapper Logic to discuss their career trajectories and their plans for the future. It’s an hour-and-a-half-long interview worth watching if you’re interested in learning how Druckmann found his way into the gaming industry and moved up the ranks in Naughty Dog. It also offers insight into how…

Image: Naughty Dog/PlayStationThe Last of Us is one of PlayStation’s biggest properties, and its odds of continuing have grown with each remaster and its currently ongoing HBO adaptation. Unsurprisingly, a third game is planned to come out at some point—just don’t expect it within the next few years. Thanks, Last of Us. Thanks a Lot. | The Last of Us Episode 7 ReviewDeveloper Naughty Dog released its Grounded 2 documentary ahead of the weekend, which goes all into the development (and aftermath) of 2020's The Last of Us…

New research shows that life can thrive in much saltier conditions than known before, expanding the potential habitats for life in our solar system and providing crucial insights into the effects of salinity on Earth’s aquatic life. Credit: SciTechDaily.comNew Research on Microbes Expands the Known Limits for LifeA new study on microbes in extremely salty water suggests life may survive conditions previously thought to be uninhabitable. The research widens the possibilities for where life may be found throughout our solar…

The temperature profiles obtained by the researchers show that particles that interact strongly with the environment are “hot” (red) and those that interact little are “cold” (blue). Entanglement is therefore large where the interaction between particles is strong. Credit: Helene Hainzer Predictions of quantum field theory experimentally confirmed for the first time. Entanglement is a quantum phenomenon where the properties of two or more particles become interconnected in such a way that one cannot assign a definite…

Ever since the huge successes of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Uncharted, and The Last Of Us, films and TV shows adapted from video games have been all the rage in Hollywood. But when Neill Blomkamp received a call from Sony asking if he wanted to direct a movie based around its super-serious, hyper-realistic racing game series Gran Turismo, he was initially confused.“I almost wanted to read the screenplay just to understand what they were talking about because it just made no sense to me,” he told AFP. “Obviously, it's…

Researchers have linked ELOVL6, an enzyme in lipid metabolism, to acute myeloid leukemia development and patient survival, making it a potential target for future leukemia therapies.Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have discovered an unexpected connection between an enzyme known as ELOVL6, important in lipid metabolism, and the proliferation of leukemia.Lipids, or organic fatty compounds, exist in a vast variety within cells. The creation and decomposition of these lipids, a process known as lipid metabolism, is…

Too Long; Didn't ReadA lack of understanding of the market’s needs is one of the top reasons startups reach a dead end. The Chief Marketing Officer of Educate Online talks about the frequently overlooked challenges when designing a go-to-market strategy for uncharted markets. You will find practical solutions to address these obstacles head-on through basic steps. Too Long; Didn't ReadA lack of understanding of the market’s needs is one of the top reasons startups reach a dead end. The Chief Marketing Officer of…

The cryptocurrency landscape is riddled with compelling stories of unexpected success and explosive growth. Perhaps no tale is more captivating than that of the Pepe Meme Coin, a digital currency that emerged without a presale but went on to achieve remarkable success. As we dive into the unique tale of this meme coin, we will also explore the exciting potential of the newly released Hollywood X PEPE, a token currently in its presale stage with promising prospects. The Rise of the Pepe Meme Coin The Pepe Meme Coin, a…

Scientists are alarmed as sea surface temperatures stubbornly maintain record-breaking highs for more than a month, pushing the state of Earth's oceans into uncharted territory.Starting in mid-March, data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) leaps dramatically from earlier recordings, following lows of both Arctic and Antarctic sea ice this year.Dark line shows the current year. (climatereanalyzer.org)As a consequence, a large number of ocean heat waves are emerging around the globe, putting…