All Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition players on Steam can now get a refund for the game for a limited time, regardless of playtime. Many were left disappointed by Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, and developer SneakyBox has acted fast to ensure unsatisfied players can get their money back.

Most of what happens within the video games we play is invisible to us. Even the elements we're looking straight at work because of what's happening behind the scenes. If you've ever watched a behind-the-scenes video about game development, you might've seen these versions of flat, gray game worlds filled with lines and icons pointing every which way, with multiple grids and layers. These are the visual representations of all the systems that make the game work.Assassin's Creed ShadowsThis is an especially weird dichotomy to consider when it comes to lighting in any game with a 3D perspective, but especially so in high-fidelity games. We don't see light so much as we see everything it touches; it's invisible, but it gives us most of our information about game worlds. And it's a lot more complex than "turn on lamp, room light up." Reflection, absorption, diffusion, subsurface scattering--the movement of light is a complex thing that has been explored by physicists in the real world for literally centuries, and will likely be studied for centuries more. In the middle of all of that are game designers, applying the science of light to video games in practical ways, balanced with the limitations of even today's powerful GPUs, just to show all us nerds a good time.If you've wondered why many games seem to be like static amusement parks waiting for you to interact with a few specific things, lighting is often the reason. But it's also the reason more and more game worlds look vibrant and lifelike. Game developers have gotten good at simulating static lighting, but making it move is harder. Dynamic lighting has long been computationally expensive, potentially tanking game performance, and we're finally starting to see that change.Continue Reading at GameSpot

You hear that? The heavy thudding sound of someone running for their lives? Running around at the speed of sound, perhaps? Maybe this person, sprinting as far as their body can carry them, has places to go and has to follow his rainbow? That person i

From the Weird Department: Cody Gindy decided to create a scene using only Suzanne as the base primitive. While a little unsettling, it works well! Source

Disney has been one of the biggest references in animation since its first films, with many beloved classics like The Lion King, Pinocchio, and Snow White, and many more when looking at its past. However, among the many other movies released by the company since it started in the business, it is expected that some of these titles didn’t reach classic status.

Tovala's steam-enabled Pro is a powerful toaster oven that doubles as a prepared meal kit. It has some quirks, but the meals are tasty.

Less than 24 hours ago, we ran a story on the bonkers cast for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. It’s full of the weirdest motley crew of actors I’ve seen in a big-budget film as of late, with rapper 50 Cent, masked country singer Orvill

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Club Mocchi-Mocchi Plushie Deals at Amazon Zelda, Mario, Kirby, Sonic, and more See at Amazon We’re inching closer to Prime Day, but you don’t have to wait until July 8 to save a few bucks on some of the best video game-inspired plushies around. Tomy's Club Mocchi-Mocchi collection is filled with ultra-soft, officially licensed plushies themed around Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby, Animal Crossing, and more popular franchises.While many of the standouts hail from classic Nintendo franchises, one of our favorites is the 15-inch Cuphead plush. Fans can get this very cute Cuphead plush for $27 (was $35) at Amazon. This is the lowest price ever for Club Mocchi-Mocchi's Cuphead plush, which is large and chunky enough to be used as a pillow. Cuphead 15-Inch Plush by Club Mocchi-Mocchi $27 (was $35) Cuphead displays a wide range of facial expressions in StudioMDHR's brilliant boss rush action game--and in Netflix's TV adaptation--but Club Mocchi-Mocchi opted for happiness with its officially licensed 15-inch plush. The result is an adorable recreation of the beloved character.Since Cuphead's cup head has a handle on the back, you could attach it to your backpack to have the world's largest keychain plush. In all seriousness, it's worth noting that this plush topples over if you try to display it without a support behind it. And yes, it's because Cuphead has an enormous head.Cuphead isn't the only large Club Mocchi-Mocchi plush available for a discount. Check out deals on Nintendo and Sega designs below. See at Amazon Club Mocchi-Mocchi 15-inch gaming plushiesClub Mocchi Mocchi Plush DealsOther great deals on 15-inch plushies at Amazon include Super Mario's Goomba for $24.49, Mario Kart's Blue Shell for $22.50, and Zelda's Octorok for $23. The list below also includes a few deals from Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. You can get a 15-inch Yoshi Egg plush at Best Buy for $21 and 6-inch Animal Crossing plushies for $10 at Walmart. Target has a 13-inch Dr. Eggman plush for only $20. You can pair Sega's iconic villain with a 15-inch Sonic plush for $25.Continue Reading at GameSpot

YouTube star MrBeast has changed course on his recent AI thumbnail tool announcement after it received backlash online from other creators. While not all feedback on the YouTube creator's idea was negative, it appears it was enough for MrBeast to change direction with the idea.