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You’ve probably seen what gamma rays did to Bruce Banner, transforming him into the Incredible Hulk. No worries, this won’t happen to you; while this form of radiation can certainly alter the composition of skin cells, you don’t have to worry about your skin turning green. © ElenYrebyata/Shutterstock.com As the most powerful form of light energy, gamma rays can pierce through just about any material. While it has the potential to harm, we’re learning more about how to harness its potential....

What Does Graphics Mean? In IT, the term graphics generally refers to images generated by a computer or similar tech device. In the most fundamental sense, graphics are images. Over time, there have been radical changes in computer graphics and the ways they are generated. Techopedia Explains Graphics A major difference between categories of graphics is raster graphics (or images that use bitmaps) versus newer vector graphics. Most types of computer graphics (or images) use bitmaps, where a single pixel or other unit corresponds to a memory bit....

Alongside the announcement of Destiny 2’s upcoming Lightfall expansion, Bungie revealed a number of gameplay and social features coming to the sci-fi MMO that will completely change how players play the game. From grappling hooks to in game loadouts, Lightfall is looking to make being a Guardian easier than ever. This guide details what Bungie is doing to make things easier in Destiny 2. A Revitalized New Player Experience One of the biggest criticisms of Destiny 2 over the past two years – specifically since Destiny 2 launched a reworked new player tutorial with the Beyond Light campaign – is that the game does a poor job of guiding players through its many gameplay systems and complicated narrative....

You’d be hard-pressed trying to find a TV show as acclaimed and as beloved as Breaking Bad. Debuting back in 2008, the AMC series went on to become a legit cultural phenomenon that arguably helped usher in a new golden age for modern television. For those of you who’ve arrived here, chances are you’re curious about one thing: What happened to Kaylee in Breaking Bad? With that in mind, let’s dive in....

What Does Critical Security Parameter (CSP) Mean? Techopedia Explains Critical Security Parameter (CSP) The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140 series are computer security specifications and requirements for cryptography modules. In May 2001, the most recent version was issued as FIPS 140-2. FIPS 140-2 is comprised of four security levels, as follows: Level 1: Has limited cryptographic module security requirements but no physical security Level 2: Dictates physical security, e.g., tamper-resistant measures and plain text evidence for cryptographic keys and CSPs Level 3: Adds physical security to prevent CSP access within the cryptographic module, as well as CSP zeroization after opening the module Level 4: Provides the most robust cryptographic module security

What Does Distributed System Mean? A distributed system is any network structure that consists of autonomous computers that are connected using a distribution middleware. Distributed systems facilitate sharing different resources and capabilities, to provide users with a single and integrated coherent network. Techopedia Explains Distributed System The key features of a distributed system are:

What Does Keepalive Mean? A keepalive is a signal sent from one device to another to maintain a connection between the two devices. This may be between a client and a server, but it could apply to any number of devices or technologies. Keepalives are used in network environments to maintain an open communication pathway, or to regularly check the status of a connection to a remote device. Techopedia Explains Keepalive Keepalives are all about keeping a line of communication open....

The Quarry’s community has come up with a way for players to get hold of the Hard Pass accolade across platforms, something that was seemingly unobtainable due to a known issue. Publisher 2K revealed last month that there was an issue “causing the Hard Pass achievement/trophy to not be rewarded as intended”. The team is looking to get this sorted in an upcoming patch, but until then, players looking to get this award can trick the game into working as it should....

A new game in the Resident Evil franchise is to release this autumn, according to digital games research company SuperData. The company referenced the unannounced title in a report posted earlier today, stating that it expects to see an “upswing [in the digital games market] as the next editions of several major franchises like Halo and Resident Evil come out in the 2015 fall season”. The report also claims that this year’s Call of Duty will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 3....

You’ve saved yourself hundreds of pounds by not flying over to Texas to take part in QuakeCon 2016, but you’re now feeling like you’ve missed out on some super cool game demos and trailers. Thankfully Bethesda isn’t keeping everything it’s showing at the convention behind ticketed doors, with trailers for Prey, Quake Champions and new Doom DLC appearing online. The new Prey trailer offers a first look at gameplay, though attendees were given an extended demo....

In Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, your Fatemaker can be one of six different classes and your choice will help determine your combat style. While creating your Fatemaker, you’ll also have to choose a Character Background, which has an effect on your starting Hero Stats. These stats are increased by using Hero Points and each class has a set of preferred Hero Stats suited around their specialisms. Below you’ll find both the best Hero Stats for each class and everything you need to know about the multiclass system....

Ubisoft has fully revealed Tom Clancy’s XDefiant, following its teaser reveal over the weekend. This new, free-to-play FPS from Ubisoft San Francisco is still in its early stages of development, with testing phases to begin next month. The high-level pitch given to us during the reveal stream is that XDefiant is “fast-paced gunfights meets punk rock mosh pit.” The game certainly has a different vibe to most Tom Clancy titles, especially compared to Ubisoft’s other core FPS series, Rainbow Six....

After playing through all of the visual novel/dating sim sensation, are you keen on more summer lovin’ and searching for more games like Summertime Saga? Looking for some more visual novel goodness that has you dating around, living a slice of life, maybe even leveling up some abilities in an RPG format? Then you’ll get a kick out of these steamy, sexy games that are similar to Summertime Saga! Before you get stuck in, you can check out our other compilations of naughty-narrative-driven experiences, such as Best Adult Games....

The Witcher has been a hit since releasing on Netflix, and Joey Batey has done a wonderful job playing the part of Jaskier (better known as Dandelion in the games). Whether we like to admit it or not, “Toss a coin to your Witcher” has become the latest sensational earworm. Although Batey has worked hard, and it shows, we have five actors who could also have played the role to great effect....

“Et Tu, freemium game?” said Julius Gamer after finding out about the news. That’s because Total War: Arena will be ceasing live service and operations in February 2019. The free-to-play online multiplayer game was supposed to be Creative Assembly’s foray into the emerging market, something outside of their comfort zone in the usual purchasable base game offerings. Instead of a massive campaign sandbox, Total War: Arena is designed to offer a quick, pick-up-and-play experience....

Total War: Three Kingdoms now has its first-ever Chapter Pack called Eight Princes. This DLC focuses on a time period after the collapse of the titular Three Kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu and the rise of the Jin Dynasty. One of the most pivotal characters during this war between the Eight Princes of the Sima clan was none other than Sima Ai. Why did I choose this particular warlord first?...

Earlier today, developer 40 Giants Entertainment and publisher 1C Entertainment dropped a brand new launch trailer to commemorate the release of their turn-based strategy RPG, Reverie Knights Tactics, on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Go ahead and feast your eyes on said footage down below: With Final Fantasy Tactics-esque grid-based combat, eye-catching hand-drawn art, a colorful cast of eccentric characters, a myriad of deep RPG mechanics, and an epic story set in a fantasy world brimming with goblins and monsters, Reverie Knights Tactics may be perfect for those of you who’re hankering for a taste of the tactical RPGs of yore....

Earlier this week, Ubisoft filed a lawsuit against Rainbow Six: Siege cheat maker MizuSoft, which has allegedly sold “hundreds of thousands” of dollars worth of cheats to players. The lawsuit was filed on October 23 in the central district of California. This lawsuit follows a BBC interview with a Dutch hacker who goes by the handle J.V.L. In the initial interview the hacker admitted to distributing Rainbow Six: Siege cheats online....

The following contains light spoilers for Unbelievable, which is available to stream on Netflix now. We’ve all heard the argument, and some of us have even made it: we can’t just believe women. Certainly not all of them. What about all those poor guys who are falsely accused? Most of us know someone who knows someone who knows someone who was accused of something he definitely didn’t do, right? And up until a couple of years ago, if we knew someone who had been raped or sexually assaulted, most of us didn’t even know it....

Release Date: June 9, 2018Platform: PS4 (reviewed), XBO, PCDeveloper: ColdWood InteractivePublisher: Electronic ArtsGenre: Platformer One of the most exciting new trends of the past couple of E3s is developers announcing and releasing a game on the very same day. One such title is Coldwood Interactive’s Unravel 2, which was revealed during EA Play and made available to download instantly. And what a pleasant surprise it is: the follow-up to one of the biggest indie hits of 2015 outdoes its predecessor in every way, delivering precise platforming, more sumptuous visuals, and a core premise that tugs on the heartstrings....