Japanese developer/publisher SNK is viewed by reverence with those old enough to recall the arcade-game era. The company’s powerful but pricey Neo Geo consoles saw it briefly become a major games industry player in the 1990s. But the company is best known for its beat-em-ups – especially Samurai Shodown, which broke new ground for the genre in 1993. Given the slew of high-quality, high-tech beat-em-ups that have been released in recent years, such as Mortal Kombat 11, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Injustice 2 and Soul Calibur VI (which, like Samurai Shodown, features swords), it was vital that SNK take a measured approach to dragging Samurai Shodown into the 21st century....

In a recent interview between Hidetaka Miyazaki and Playstation Blog, we learn more about theLorebehind the upcomingSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Also in a separate interview with Edge magazine, the director ofDark Soulsseries andBloodbornegives important tidbits on Mechanics and Death. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Lore Revealed in Interview with Miyazaki The PS Blog interview with Miyazaki delved into the depths of the lore ofSekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which up until now has beencovered mostly by fans....

Should You Panic If You Spot Metal Shavings In Your Engine Oil You’re changing your oil, wiping the dipstick, or draining the pan when you spot something odd: little, shiny particles floating in the oil or clinging to the drain plug. Immediately, you get the sinking feeling that something is wrong with your engine. However, before you panic or start budgeting for a new one, take a breath. Not all metal shavings mean trouble....

Some Samsung Galaxy Fans Can Now Get Starbucks-Themed Accessories Smartphone manufacturers try to design phones that will appeal to the general population, but there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all style for everyone. Some consumers are fine with what comes out of the box, but there are many others who wish they could spice up or dress up their phones to match their tastes. That’s what skins and cases are for, but even those will definitely not cover all the varied interests consumers have....

After three decades of ring collecting for Sega,Sonic the Hedgehogmade that tricky transition to the big screen, defying the odds to become not only successful but a record breaker as the highest grossing video game movie domestically. While it couldn’t quite manage to toppleDetective Pikachuin the global stakes, the impressive reviews, gross profit and a brilliantly barmy performance from Jim Carrey, there was no doubt that a sequel would be greenlit, and Paramount Pictures didn’t disappoint....

Tag Heuer has announced the third iteration of its Connected Golf Editionsmartwatch. The Swiss watchmaker has once again tweaked the regular version of itsConnected Smartwatchmodel - the latest of which launched roughly a year ago - for the golf course, this time featuring club recommendations and improved course mapping. The course mapping builds on what we saw with the 2020 edition, with both 2D and 3D views on the watch and phone now including more detail - right down to forests and single trees, Tag says....

Will Apple officially kill off the butterfly keyboard in its MacBook lineup in 2020? At least one Oscar-winning film director certainly hopes they do. Last night was the 2020 Oscars, with the 92nd Academy Awards handing out golden statues to this year’s winners. One of them was writer/director/producer/actor Taika Waititi, who just won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay forJojo Rabbit, who, after winning the award, took some time to throw Apple’s MacBook butterfly keyboard under the bus....

The Strongest Sonic Boom Ever Recorded Was Produced By This Iconic Fighter Jet Today, many military aircraft canbreak the sound barrier to enter supersonic flight. Certain commercial models can as well, includingthe Concorde, which is famous for its record-breaking flights. As a result, we have a relatively good understanding of the side effects of faster-than-sound flight, including sonic boom. A sonic boom is the result of air molecules being pressurized and forced out of the way as an aircraft speeds along....

This Samsung Galaxy Feature Lets You Separate Work And Personal Apps Have you ever had that heart-pounding moment when you showed your mom or dad a funny picture from your phone, or perhaps a photo from a school trip with friends, only to have them start casually scrolling through the rest of your gallery? You could also work in an environment where you handle sensitive and confidential documents, and the last thing you want is for someone to pick up your phone and start snooping around....

Quick Links Marvel Rivalsoffers plenty of ways for players to customize their favorite heroes and show them off -from different skins and emotesto nameplates and the elusiveLord icon. Each hero has their own unique Lord icon, an art icon that’s different from the default art, and unlocking them is a matter of playing the game. That makes these icons all the more special, because they can’t be purchased with real money, and icons are tied to how proficient you are with each hero you play through the game’sProficiency System....

After telling you about theimproved performance and more intuitive navigationin the Apple Watch software, ourwatchOS 3 Preview seriescontinues with an overview of three new watch faces that have been added to watchOS 3 and a brand new Face Gallery feature found in the companion Watch app on iOS 10. watchOS 3 also lets you launch more apps from faces like Workout, Music and Messages. And as a cherry on top, you may now use complications on faces that previously didn’t support them, like Photo, Motion and Timelapse....

What Is A GM G-Body? (And 5 Iconic Muscle Cars That Used It) The mid-1970s saw some changes that made this era challenging for muscle car manufacturers. The U.S. government — in its bid to control air pollution and improve fuel efficiency — rewrote the regulatory book for automakers when it passed the Clean Air Act of 1970. This prompted most American car companies to downgrade and redesign their engines to comply....

So Apple in a heartbeat dispatches its marketing honchoPhil Schiller to talkto a Chinese newspaper and kill thecheap iPhonechatter for fear the rumor might affect sales and yet the company remains completely mum onThe Wall Street Journal articleclaiming iPhone 5 orders were cut in half amid what the author interpreted as a ‘weaker than expected’ demand. It just doesn’t make sense, no? I mean, the first rumor hasn’t even had a chance to materially impact Apple’s business while the othersent shares below $500in pre-market trading this morning....