Every week, PHT will spotlight hockey video games you might not have heard of, ones you fondly recall, and ones we’d all like to forget. This time around, we’ll look back at the surprisingly sprawling run of hockey video games from Sony.
When it comes to lamenting old hockey video games, we look back fondly on arcade-style games or honest attempts at sims, and often wish for more. Even with a game like “Hit the Ice,” which was ported in many different ways , there wasn’t really a sequel.
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Brainlab picks up Level Ex, maker of video games for surgeons | FierceBiotech
Digital surgery platform developer Brainlab is taking a leap into developing medical video games—designed not for patients, but for surgeons.
The German maker of planning, navigation and robotic tools for neurological and orthopedic procedures as well as hardware for radiation surgery has acquired Level Ex, a Chicago-based developer of software programs aimed at clinicians.
Level Ex's portfolio includes smartphone apps that test skills in cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology and anesthesiology. This can include diagnosing an ailment and selecting the proper course of treatment before time runs out or performing virtual airway procedures. Completing the games can also grant continuing medical education credits.
Game Informer editor-in-chief Andy McNamara resigns - The Washington Post
McNamara declined to specify to The Washington Post where he's going next, but expressed excitement about his new venture that he will "talk about soon." Executive editor Andrew Reiner will become editor-in-chief once McNamara steps down Friday.
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McNamara's departure follows two rounds of layoffs in tandem with a larger cut across parent company GameStop to lower budget costs amid financial woes. The first layoffs reduced the editorial team by nearly half in late 2019, and the second affected non-editorial staff in March 2020. (Note: The writer of this article was among those laid off in 2019.)
Bulls' Zach LaVine joins video game fundraiser for COVID-19 relief, social justice | NBC Sports
Facebook announced Tuesday that LaVine is one of 11 prominent athletes to join a fundraiser sponsored by Facebook Gaming to raise money for COVID-19 relief and social justice.
Along with LaVine, Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz), Julian Edelman (New England Patriots), Allie Long (Reign FC), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Alex Caruso (Los Angeles Lakers), Bogdan Bogdanovic (Sacramento Kings), JaVale McGee (Los Angeles Lakers), Josh Richardson (Philadelphia 76ers), Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns) and Tacko Fall (Boston Celtics) will participate in the initiative.
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Video Game Camp Teaches Kids Healthy Habits
AUSTIN, Texas — Growing up, Sam Gonzalez's three favorite things were sports, fitness, and video games, but he got a lot of slack for his gamer habits.
"It always bothered me that there was this negativity attached to something I had a strong passion for," Gonzalez said.
So it was natural for him to ask himself what he could do to change the negative stereotypes surrounding gamers. The Navy veteran found the answers to his question in HYBRID ATX .
Top New Video Games Releasing On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Month -- July 2020 - GameSpot
After a few delays , Iron Man VR is finally giving us a chance to step into Tony Stark's suit. As you'd expect, the HUD inside the PSVR headset resembles Stark's FRIDAY technology, and you can use the Move Controllers to aim and fire your various weapons. Expect to see other Marvel staples like Nick Fury in the story too.
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Rocket Arena is a 3-on-3 shooter with just one weapon at your side: a rocket launcher. Thing is, each character has their own special rockets with unique effects. You can also customize your favorite hero with outfits, launcher parts, and stat boosts.
Nintendo says it still believes Directs are 'effective' but it could adapt them in future | VGC
Since 2013, Nintendo has streamed regular Nintendo Direct presentations to update consumers on its product plans. However, complications around remote working have contributed to the company deciding to push back its schedule in 2020.
Speaking in a new Japanese shareholder Q&A (translated by VGC), Nintendo president Furukawa reiterated the firm's commitment to the Direct model. However, he said Nintendo would adapt its communication methods if better methods become available in the future.
China is 'restricted' market for video games, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says | South
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