Can we keep human inconsistency from confusing expert advice?
Human variability is great—except when it gets in the way of consistent guidance. http://dlvr.it/S0nGKl
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Movie written by algorithm turns out to be hilarious and intense
From the archives: Ars talks to the filmmakers who collaborated with an AI for Sunspring. http://dlvr.it/S0kQ93
Stardew Valley: The Board Game—a loving production but a mixed review from Grandpa
The beloved video game is relaxing. The board game? Not as much. http://dlvr.it/S0gsyd
Best Nintendo Switch Games
With so many games, it can be hard to pick a new title for your collection. We've made it easy: Here are the best Nintendo Switch games you can get right now. http://dlvr.it/S0dSCn
Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary and the soft, squishy science of language
A deep dive into xenolinguistics, pragmatics, the cooperative principle, and Noam Chomsky! http://dlvr.it/S0bnHX
Horizon Forbidden West gameplay reveal: Swimming with tropical robo-saurs
Gorgeous shift to tropical, flooded, future San Fran—but how will it look on PS4? http://dlvr.it/S0Z3xV
PlayStation users left out of Borderlands 3 cross-platform features
Sony's recently revealed cross-platform revenue-sharing plan may be to blame. http://dlvr.it/S0YgBw
These offline, disc-based games require an online check-in on Xbox Series X
One-time connection required for configuration on Xbox One and Smart Delivery discs. http://dlvr.it/S0VBC8
JJ Abrams: Lack of plan in Star Wars’ latest trilogy was a “critical” flaw
Hindsight is 20/20: "There's nothing more important than knowing where you're going." http://dlvr.it/S0Tmfl
Knockout City is the best team-deathmatch game we’ve played in years
Step one: Replace guns with dodgeballs. Steps two through 27: Tweak for madcap fun. http://dlvr.it/S0S0kC
Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC
We can confirm some, but not all, of what's in store for the codenamed "SteamPal." http://dlvr.it/S0PtlQ
Unsolved Mysteries: Quantum Leap’s Don Bellisario on the fate of Sam Beckett
The man who came up with Sam, Al, and Ziggy dishes on the show—and what happened next. http://dlvr.it/S0PJfS
The Epic v. Apple case could hinge on the definition of the “marketplace”
Has Apple unfairly locked down iOS? Or is it boxed in by external competitors? http://dlvr.it/S0LLXw
We have our first good look at Eternals as Marvel drops extended teaser
"Throughout the years we have never interfered... until now." http://dlvr.it/S0Kxpy
Resident Evil Village: Heisenberg's Factory Full Guide and Walkthrough
Heisenberg's Factory in Resident Evil Village is full of secrets and treasure - don't miss a single one with our guide. http://dlvr.it/S0GJ5K
Rainbow Six Siege to Begin Removing Dead Bodies from PvP
Rainbow Six Siege will now remove persistent dead bodies from PvP, with developers saying that the drop in realism will help competitive integrity. http://dlvr.it/S0FqXC
Resident Evil Village: Use These Speedrunning Tips to Beat the Game Fast
Unlock the Dashing Dad achievement or just build up your funds to upgrade weapons quickly on new runs with these important speedrunning tips. http://dlvr.it/S0CtFd
Apple CEO faces tough questioning as Epic Games trial wraps up
Judge Rogers: "It doesn’t seem to me you feel any pressure or competition..." http://dlvr.it/S0C3Xg
Crusader Kings 3's First Major Expansion Adds A Full 3D Throne Room
Paradox revealed that Crusader Kings 3's first major expansion will feature a full 3D throne room for more realistic politicking. http://dlvr.it/S08bGw
New Pokemon Snap Glaceon Guide
How to get up close to Glaceon and get all four poses at Diamond rating for your Photodex in New Pokemon Snap. http://dlvr.it/S08bCn
No Man’s Sky confirms Mass Effect crossover, adds iconic Normandy SR-1 to fleet
The SR-1 can be yours, if you find it in-game by May 31. Also: NMS's DLSS-VR tease. http://dlvr.it/S07zTy
GTA Online: Claim the Panther Statue in Cayo Perico, Triple Motor Wars Rewards, and More
This week in GTA Online, scout the Panther Statue in Cayo Perico, claim tons of rewards in various game modes, get login freebies, and much more. http://dlvr.it/S04dl1
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's Extensive Accessibility Features List Revealed
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2021 (GAAD), Insomniac Games has shared the extensive list of accessibility features that will be part of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. http://dlvr.it/S04dh7
Review: The Nevers makes abrupt turn in disorienting midseason finale
We briefly wondered if HBO Max was accidentally airing an entirely different series http://dlvr.it/S03ysH
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Every Weapon and Armor Set Revealed So Far
From the Topiary Sprinkler to the Praetorian Armor, here are each and every weapon and armor set revealed for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart so far. http://dlvr.it/S00Y2v
HBO Max with ads: $10/mo starting in June, and guess what it won’t include
Similar to Hulu's price options; other stream-with-ads options are much less. http://dlvr.it/S00Xwp
20 percent of Switch sales now going to households that already had a Switch
Miyamoto wants a Switch "not just [for] every family, but [for] every single person." http://dlvr.it/RzzsX6
Another media acquisition? This one would involve Amazon, MGM, and ~$9B
Does this at least mean we can watch No Time to Die at home soon? http://dlvr.it/RzwZCT
Demeo is the best multiplayer, virtual-reality D&D clone ever made
Issues aside, it already feels like sharing a real-life dice-and-minis table with friends. http://dlvr.it/RzwZ7D
Guilty Gear Actress Stepped Down to Support Black Voice Actresses
Guilty Gear voice actress Erin Fitzgerald stepped down to allow for a Black actress to play the role of Ramlethal. http://dlvr.it/Rzvv7K
New Pokemon Snap - List of All Pokemon
A list of all Pokemon in New Pokemon Snap and their locations so you can fill out your Photodex. http://dlvr.it/Rzrb6P
Apple Music subscribers will get lossless and spatial audio for free next month
New features will launch with iOS 14.6, macOS 11.4 in June. http://dlvr.it/RzrZnB
Neutrons unlock the secrets of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes
His most powerful microscope holds a lens likely made with Robert Hooke's 1678 recipe. http://dlvr.it/Rzqvk2
Here's How to Save Everyone in Mass Effect 2
From tending to Normandy upgrades to managing squadmate loyalty, here is everything you need to know in order to save all your crew members during the suicide mission in Mass Effect 2. http://dlvr.it/RzmnVy
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Director Says ME3's Multiplayer Could Return
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition project director Mac Walters has confirmed that Mass Effect 3's multiplayer could be added to the collection in the future if the demand is great enough. http://dlvr.it/RzmnSl
GameStop FOMO inspires a new wave of crypto pump-and-dumps
Discord groups promise big earnings by manipulating the crypto market. http://dlvr.it/RzmG17
Hades Has Been Rated For PS4 by Korean Rating Committee
Hades has been rated for PS4 by Korea's Game Rating and Administration Committee, hinting that Supergiant Games' rougue-like will soon be making its way to other platforms besides PC and Nintendo Switch. http://dlvr.it/Rzk2QZ
The chip shortage is driving up tech prices–starting with TVs
Some high-end televisions already cost 30% more than they did last summer. http://dlvr.it/Rzk2B1
Trover Saves the Universe Comic Coming from Skybound
Skybound will publish a new limited series based on Squanch Games' comedic action platformer Trover Saves the Universe. http://dlvr.it/RzjV2D
Resident Evil Village: Game Scoop Podcast Reacts
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast! This… http://dlvr.it/Rzg4Q9
Despite big Marvel and Star Wars shows, Disney+ falls short of targets
The limits to recent explosive streaming platform growth might be in sight. http://dlvr.it/Rzg4N3
After Epic v. Apple namecheck, Itch.io runs one-day-only dev-friendly promo
Similar to "Bandcamp Fridays"—comes after Itch.io was disparaged in Epic v. Apple. http://dlvr.it/RzfMkL
AC Valhalla Wrath of the Druids DLC: Where to Find the Last Snake in Ireland
Finish what Saint Patrick started by getting rid of the last snake in Ireland to earn an achievement in Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Wrath of the Druids DLC. http://dlvr.it/RzbJd1
Steam’s “price parity rule” isn’t wreaking havoc on game prices
Game publishers aren't "passing on the savings" from "cheaper" online storefronts. http://dlvr.it/RzZbDn
Hood: Outlaws & Legends Review
A stealth-action game that rewards sloppiness over cunning. That can be fun, but it also badly needs more content. http://dlvr.it/RzZYJF
Resident Evil Village: How to Escape House Beneviento
House Beneviento's creepy doll workshop puzzles can be tricky to escape from, see our guide for the full walkthrough. http://dlvr.it/RzWc9y
Valve’s Gabe Newell hints at vague console plans coming “this year”
Indefinite tease comes during Q&A with New Zealand students. http://dlvr.it/RzVXlx
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids Review
A strong Irish story and a few interesting battles amid a sea of run-of-the-mill recycled quests make Wrath of the Druids worth a return trip to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. http://dlvr.it/RzVR4H
It’s the battle of the alien symbiotes in Venom: Let There Be Carnage trailer
"I've been thinking about you, Eddie, because you and I are the same." http://dlvr.it/RzTx11
Sony says PS5 could be difficult to find into 2022
Healthy demand, semiconductor shortage combine to keep the system hard to find. http://dlvr.it/RzSXTH
Call of Duty: Warzone May Soon Add Rambo and Die Hard's John McClane
Alongside Verdansk '84, Call of Duty: Warzone looks to be continuing… http://dlvr.it/RzQh75