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Google has recently announced the Open Usage Commons – an organization that focuses on “extending the philosophy and definition of open source to project trademarks.” The organization is formulated in collaboration with academic leaders, independent contributors, and SADA Systems. The board of directors in Open Usage Commons include Allison Randal, Charles L. Isbell, Jr., Cliff Lampe, Chris DiBona, Jen Phillips, and Miles Ward. With this initiative, the organization aims to give trademarks of participating projects a neutral, independent home....

Google Stadia has been revealed a few hours ago and as planned the team at GDC 2019 is answering a few questions about how it technically works. The presentation was rather sparse when it came to those particulars but, anyway, Phil Harrison has talked about that matter in a couple interview. The one he had with Kotaku is particularly interesting, since he revealed the quality of the Internet connection you’ll be required to play Stadia games, and more....

Google has been gradually improving its Chrome web browser on Android by adding various new features like a price tracking tool, among others. Now, a nifty new “Close all tabs” option in Google Chrome for Android is being tested to prevent users from accidentally closing important tabs. So, let’s take a look at the new feature and how you can try it right now. The feature was initially spotted by Techdows and is available in the Chrome 100 Canary build on Android....

Here’s how to play with friends in Grounded. Like most survival games, Grounded is best experienced with friends in multiplayer. While you can brave the backyard all on your own, up to four players can play together simultaneously and split common survival tasks like scrounging, gathering, and crafting between the group, which can make surviving the dangers of the backyard much easier. Grounded is still in Early Access and Xbox Game Preview though, so some things might not be working as expected....

Grand Theft Auto is a series that has amazing mods. We’ve seen a lot of great mod expansions for the game, and they’re upscaling the quality of the game. But the series’ publisher, Take-Two, mostly doesn’t like these expansions. We’ve heard that Take-Two sent DMCA claims to the mod developers before. The same thing is happening for the GTA 5 VR mod now. Gamers protested the company before, but they didn’t step back for these claims so far....

Over the last few months, there’s been a suspicious turnover at 343 Industries, with several important team members abruptly replaced for some reason. This is happening when we’re around one year from the release of Halo Infinite, so it’s understandably a bit concerning for the fans. Creative director Tim Longo left the developer only two months ago, being replaced with Mary Olson, who was appointed as lead producer of the story campaign....

Earlier today, The Pokémon Company finally revealed the name of the mysterious Pokémon added to Pokémon Go over the weekend: The Nut Pokémon, Meltan. Meltan is a Steel-type Pokémon that has a body made of liquid metal and can conduct electricity with ease. It’s also a mythical Pokémon, meaning it joins the likes of Mew and Celebi as one of the game’s rarest Pokémon. Meltan will be available to find in Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu!...

As the Coronavirus-led mandatory lockdowns have put the population of several countries around the world indoors, people are now relying more on apps and online services for their daily needs. Personally speaking, I miss hanging out with my friends, watching something cool online, and discussing random topics. Well, for the “watching together” part, earlier we featured a Google Chrome extension to watch Netflix while in a video call. Now, we have found a mobile app to stream content and watch it together with friends or family over a video conference....

Modern Warfare 2 is still being downloaded by Call of Duty fans the world over, but some people are already thinking about what future games could bring to the table. There’s been talk about an Advanced Warfare sequel coming in 2025, but a conflicting report says that’s not the case. About a month ago, it was reported that Activision was ditching WWII for another Advanced Warfare game. Vanguard not meeting expectations during the 2021-2022 fiscal year was cited as the reason for the shift, so a near-future setting could be just the shake-up the series needs....

Other than Housemarque’s Returnal, which presents its own set of issues, chiefly sourcing a PS5 amid a global pandemic, there’s not much to look forward to for those partial to testing their mettle with devilishly challenging games. From Software remains unnervingly quiet about Elden Ring, and news emerging today from developer Team Cherry isn’t all too promising, either: Hollow Knight: Silksong won’t be making an appearance at E3. Reading between the lines, it safe to assume a long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong release date announcement isn’t on the cards for the near future....

After an initial 2018 Steam release, House Flipper has since grown to garner a cult following over its continued development cycle. The console ports further broadened its audience reach, letting more consumers take part in its home renovation antics. House Flipper fans will be happy to learn that a sequel is on the way. Announced today through a teaser trailer, House Flipper 2 is confirmed for a 2023 release. No platforms have been announced, but it’s safe to say it’ll eventually make its way to all modern consoles after an initial PC release like the first entry....

Closed beta keys have been pouring out for Valorant, and only a handful of players have had the opportunity to gain access to the game. Everyone else who is eagerly waiting for their chance are hoping they obtain the opportunity by anxiously watching their email or registered streamers who share codes every so often from their Twitch accounts. Unfortunately, all of it is random. When you do gain a key, how long can you expect to play the game before it officially releases?...

The Shatter Caps Hop-Up was originally added to Apex Legends in Season 9: Legacy, and hadn’t been touched since, until now. According to an Apex Legends press panel, Season 12: Defiance is giving a major buff to the Hop-Up that will allow the weapons it enhances to be a lot more versatile. Let’s take a look at what the Shatter Caps buff looks like. The Shatter Cap Hop-Up worked in past seasons was that you could choose between normal fire and the split projectile spread fire modes, mimicking a shotgun with a normal fire mode toggle....

No Man’s Sky’s galaxies are filled with all kinds of treasure to uncover. Almost all of this is scattered across the surfaces of the billions of planets the game contains. However, some of it is underwater. This guide explains how to acquire an aquatic treasure so you don’t get stuck looking for long lost treasure. Step 1: Deploy a Nautilon with the High-Power Sonar When you’ve found a planet with deep water, there’s likely aquatic treasure nearby....

I can say with a degree of certainty that Harsgaard, the final boss of Remnant: From the Ashes Subject 2923, is going to kill you. After you get back to earth, you need to fight him, and it is going to be a rude interruption to the bullet-hell style of the final fight. So, when Harsgaard sends you packing all the way back to Earth to lick your wounds and figure out what went wrong, you will need to make your way back to the fight....

Saving email attachments is a great way to back up all those images, documents, music, and whatever else you’re emailed throughout the day. But doing it manually is not a fun process, you’re likely to miss a few over time, and you’ll use up valuable storage on your computer. What you can do instead is set up your email to automatically save attachments to an online file storage service. Most cloud storage services have loads of free space, and the methods described below can save the email attachments automatically with each new email....

The Arzuros is a large bear-like creature you’ll have the chance to hunt in Monster Hunter Rise. You can find this monster in the Shrine Ruins region, and they’re not the biggest threat, but when you’re initially starting the game, they can be a good challenge to put your skills to the test. They’re also a great source of materials if you’re looking to go after some of this creature’s pelt and shell....

Methir-Shirraidh can feel like a tough encounter in Gods Will Fall. Their dungeon is a little bit longer, and the more of their vassals you take down as you progress through each area lowers their health, encouraging you to fight them as late as possible. That can lead to some difficult decisions on deciding when is the best time to battle against them, and when you do reach them, poor timing at the start of the fight can lead to your downfall....

With a licensed game like Hot Wheels Unleashed, it’s strange to imagine it being a tough ride in terms of difficulty. Well, surprise, surprise, the Ex Machina Boss Race in this Milestone-developed game is actually hard to win. With many tricks and turns, you’ll struggle to win this unless you follow these tips. Before you attempt the Ex Machina Boss Race in the Hot Wheels, you should practice your drifting as this course often takes you into a curve more than not....

Grand Theft Auto IV’s in-game radio just took a major hit. Due to licensing issues plaguing the game’s 10-year-old soundtrack, Rockstar Games’ latest update removed over 50 songs from Grand Theft Auto IV across platforms. But some songs have been replaced with new music. News emerged earlier this month detailing the changes, with outlets like USgamer reporting that licenses for multiple songs would expire by Thursday, April 26, just two days before the game’s 10th anniversary....