Kids are finding ways around online age checks by drawing fake beards and mustaches on their faces, according to a report by Internal Matters. One parent shared that their 12-year-old drew a mustache with eyeliner and was incorrectly identified as 15 years old by the system.
The launch wasn’t just about new devices; it demonstrated Huawei’s ongoing efforts to create a more intelligent and connected experience for its users.
So, I was reading an interview with Ed Boon over at Collider, and he basically confirmed that NetherRealm is definitely working on the next Mortal Kombat game! It sounds like they’re not just stopping at games either – they’ve got a bunch of other projects in the works, like movies or TV shows maybe. He said they’ve got a ton of cool announcements coming soon, which is awesome! I’m super hyped to see what they reveal next.
The recent update modified the investments within the DeFi Fund and rebalanced the Smart Contract Fund according to its current portfolio.
Production for the second season of HBO’s Harry Potter TV series is scheduled to begin this fall, even while the first season is still being finished. There were concerns about lengthy gaps between seasons, which is common for popular shows now, but HBO aims to keep the series moving forward. This is partly because the young actors will age, potentially outgrowing their roles as the characters from the books. Each season is expected to be even more ambitious—and expensive—than the Harry Potter films, with bigger budgets and longer shooting schedules.
According to a motion filed this week by Bittrex’s legal eagles, the exchange wants the court to vacate the judgment and tell the SEC to hand back the $24 million penalty paid in 2023. Because, apparently, the SEC’s legal theory was about as solid as a house of cards in a hurricane.
Schwartz is careful about expressing his views, as his excitement could be wrongly interpreted as an attempt to influence the market.
In an interview with Stephen Totilo from Game File, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the development of BioShock 4. While he wasn’t surprised by the game’s lengthy development – he’s closely involved in the process – he admitted to being “deeply disappointed” with how long it’s taking. He explained that a true surprise would mean a sudden, unexpected shift, which isn’t how he manages the company.
I’ve been a Monster Hunter fan since the days of the PSP, so I was comparing this new game to the incredibly refined experience of World and Iceborne. Wilds aims to go beyond what World offered, and for the most part, it pulls it off. The smooth, open environments, the focus on hitting monster wounds, and the way the game’s ecosystems feel alive and independent all combine to create a truly evolved experience.
Yesterday, Nintendo held a special Direct presentation to announce a complete remake of the classic game Star Fox 64. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto, the original creator of Star Fox, and producer Yoshiaki Koizumi revealed the updated game will feature dramatically improved graphics, redesigned characters, updated cutscenes, fully spoken dialogue, and a brand new orchestral soundtrack.