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[ad_1] A Sony engineer has revealed that the size of the PS5’s cooling fan is responsible for the console’s large stature.The explanation comes via an article from Japan’s Nikkei Xtech, which features an interview with PS5 Mechanical and Thermal Design Engineer, Yasuhiro Ootori. PlayStation fans will know Ootori from the recent PS5 disassembly video.The article notes that the size of this cooling fan determined the size – especially the thickness – of the PS5. The 45mm fan ensures air is sucked in from both sides of the console to cool both mainboard, known as the “A side” and “B side”.…

[ad_1] In a new interview with Polygon, conducted at the 2020 New York Comic Con, director Paul W.S. Anderson professed that Monster Hunter , the new movie based on Capcom’s hit fantasy game series, was a passion project. “I’m approaching it not just as a filmmaker but also as a kind of long-term player and fan of it.” Now we have a greater taste of the approach that the Resident Evil director is taking on bringing the the action-RPG to life. The first full trailer for Monster Hunter arrived on Wednesday, teasing a story about a band of soldiers accidentally…

[ad_1] A 30-year-old with the ‘biggest cheeks in the world’ who has had so many fillers that she has ‘lost count’ claims they are still too small. Instagram model Anastasia Pokreshchuk has splashed out $2,000 on cheek fillers since having her first one four years ago and she said she has no plans to stop. Anastasia, from Kiev, Ukraine, carries out the procedure herself saying she “fell in love” with the way they make her look. She said: “You may think that they are too big but I think that they’re a little bit small, I need to refresh them…

[ad_1] A man’s jaw dropping story of mistaken identity has gone viral, after his family buried what they believed to be their dead cat. Revealing the unbelievable story on Twitter, comedian Eric Schmidt shared a series snapshots of a group text between himself, his father and sister. Breaking the news to his children about the family pet, Eric’s father wrote: “I’ve got some bad news. Kitty has been missing since last night. “When your mom drove the neighborhood just now, she found her in the street near the house. “Your mom is pretty emotional so please reach out when you…

[ad_1] Rockstar Games appears to have purchased Crackdown 2 developer Ruffian Games, taking the studio under its wing and rebranding it as Rockstar Dundee. The news arrives thanks to a report from The Gamer, which noted a series of Companies House listings confirming the acquisition and name change. The page for Rockstar Dundee lists 10 major filings all on October 6, 2020, which include the name change, a change of registered address, Take-Two Interactive Software assuming significant control of the company, and a series of new employees being confirmed as directors of the studio. Studio head Gary Liddon and Creative…

[ad_1] The Torchlight series has always been known for its great gear and Torchlight III is no exception. In this blog, we’ll dive into the world of Armor & Weapons in Torchlight III, so that you can be better prepared for combat. How to Collect Gear Gear can be found in a variety of ways throughout the frontier; slaying enemies, opening boss chests, gambling from the town vendors, unlocking Contract rewards, and busting up the environment are all great ways to collect new armor and weapons. Pro Gear Tip: Some weapons can only be found in the end game Challenge…

[ad_1] EE has switched on 5G coverage in 12 new towns and cities in the UK, including Aberdeen, Blackpool and Oxford. The mobile operator said its high-speed network is now available in 112 locations around the UK. 5G is the newest generation of mobile communication technology, designed to offer data speeds several times that of 4G and also allow for larger amounts of data to be transferred at once, which could one day help power technologies such as fully autonomous cars. The latest rollout has introduced EE 5G to Aberdeen, Aldershot, Barrhead, Blackpool, Castleford, Crawley, Mirfield, Oxford, Porthcawl, Shipley, Stafford…

[ad_1] A talented park editor has recreated Super Mario Sunshine’s Delfino Plaza in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. Reddit user Gunderstank16 has gone to great lengths to envision the paint-soaked, waterlogged hub of Super Mario Sunshine in the most recent remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, which features a fleshed-out set of map creation tools as part of the Create a Park system. You can check out a video of the map in action above, where the map’s creator skates it dressed as Mario, complete with complimentary red grip tape on his skateboard. The map…

[ad_1] A prolific console game modder has managed to get Bloodborne running at 60 frames-per-second, but has decided to hold back on making the mod public and will wait to see if Sony upgrades the game for PS5 first.Lance McDonald – perhaps best known for his work with PT – recently shared a video showing Bloodborne running at 60fps. In the comments of the video, he stated his intention to release the mod to the public: “I’ll be releasing this patch publicly once the PlayStation 5 has released and Sony have made it clear whether or not Bloodborne will be…

[ad_1] Sir Keir Starmer has called for a ‘circuit break’ lockdown for two or three weeks at a press conference responding to the government’s new lockdown plans. Prime minister Boris Johnson set out a new three-tier system which will see the worst-hit areas in England put under the strictest measures from tomorrow (October 14). The Labour leader will comment on the government’s actions in a televised press conference due to begin at around 5pm. It comes after ministers faced criticism today for not introducing a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as recommended by the government’s scientific advisory group. Official papers published last…