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The primary purpose of video game remasters and re-releases is to preserve and modernize a classic experience, but there are a lot of ways to accomplish that. A lot of studios simply port or emulate an old game on modern platforms and call it a day. Any additional perks, like behind-the-scenes featurettes, is tossed in as bonus content. For Chris Kohler, the Editorial Director at Digital Eclipse Editorial, that’s a philosophy his team wants to avoid. “The core user experience is us wanting to tell the story of video game history, and the video games themselves are a part of…
Dubai motorists have been warned of an expected delay on a major road in the emirate. Taking to X, the RTA announced an expected delay on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Dubai. Motorists have been advised to use Emirates Road as an alternate route to ensure easy pathway to their destination. Follow for more updates
West Indies took a 2-0 lead over England in their five-match Twenty20 series after winning the second game by 10 runs on Thursday on the back of Brandon King’s sublime knock of 82 in St George’s, Grenada. Having lost the first game after batting first, England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to field but his bowlers had no answer to the power of opener King who stayed unbeaten on 82 off 52 deliveries. In response, Sam Curran (50) was the only England batter to build on his start while Alzarri Joseph picked up three top-order wickets as…
As much as we love having the best smartphones in our pockets, there are times when those small screens don’t cut it, and we just need a larger display. That’s when you turn to a tablet, which is great for being productive on the go and can be a awesome way to unwind and relax too. While the tablet market really took off after the iPad, it has grown to be quite diverse with a huge variety of products — from great budget options to powerhouses for professionals. We’ve tried out a lot of tablets here at Digital Trends, from…
As a young girl, I had often watched in amazement at the beautiful airhostesses as they walked through airports and brought me food (and sometimes toys) on a flight. I thought it was the best job in the world — to be able to travel all around the world. On Thursday, I got to experience the nitty gritty nuances of being an airhostess, albeit virtually. This was at the Emirates Group’s newly unveiled innovation hub, Ebdaa. With VR glasses over my eyes and holding the controllers, I prepared coffee and handed out blankets with ease. The experience was part of…
Suspected members of a group killed 11 people and injured several others in a nighttime attack on a police station in southeastern Iran, state TV said Friday. The deputy governor of Sistan and Baluchistan province, Ali Reza Marhemati, said senior police officers and soldiers were killed and injured in the 2 am attack in Rask town, about 1,400 kilometres (875 miles) southwest of Tehran. He said police killed several of the attackers in a shootout. In recent months, militants and small groups in the predominantly Sunni region have attacked police stations as part of a low-level insurgency against the government.…
A record-breaking 25,000 runners made up of168 nationalities will compete alongside a host of elite athletes in the fifth edition of the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday morning. Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and ADNOC, the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon is recognised as one of the Middle East’s premier marathon events, with a prize fund of $303,000. The Marathon organising committee confirmed the completion of the preparations for the event and the most prominent international runners, male and female, were revealed at the conference. Among the elite athletes taking part this year will be Uganda’s Andrew Kwemoi, winner…
2023 has been an excellent year for TVs, and we’ve had the great privilege of testing several of the best QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and QD-OLED TVs ourselves. That being said, if you’re thinking about upgrading your living room set, plan on purchasing one as a gift, or simply want to add multiple screens to your home, we’ve put together this list of all the best TVs you can buy right now. These are available in stores and online from popular retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. And considering the time of year, there’s a good chance you’ll be…
Now, residents and visitors can get access to free Wi-Fi across Abu Dhabi. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has launched free Wi-Fi coverage across the emirate, including buses, beaches, and public parks, it was announced on Friday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Provided by DMT in collaboration with UAE service providers, the initiative covers public parks (19 in Abu Dhabi, 11 in Al Ain and 14 in Al Dhafra Region) and will soon be available at Abu Dhabi Corniche beach and Al Bateen beach. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, chairman of…
Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling key backer US that the war to crush Hamas will last “more than several months”. The battles have so far killed more than 18,700 people in Gaza, most of them women and children, according to the territory’s health ministry. Late Thursday in the southern city of Rafah near the Egyptian border, crowds of Palestinians used flashlights to search under the rubble of buildings for survivors following an Israeli strike. “This is a residential neighbourhood, women and children live here, as you can see. This residential neighbourhood has been…