Monat: April 2021

Review: Pico Explorer Base

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To use the Explorer Base, your Pico will need to have male pin headers soldered, facing downwards – if you don’t fancy doing this yourself, it’s possible to buy Pico boards with pre-soldered pins. It’s then just a case of mounting your Pico in the dual female headers; a helpful ‘landing area’ graphic on the Explorer Base indicates which way round to place it.

Making connections

On the left side of the Explorer Base is a mini green breadboard with 170 points. While this may prove a little cramped for some projects, you could always just use a separate breadboard to house extra components. Note that no electronic components are supplied with the board, so it’s up to you to source your own LEDs, buttons, sensors, etc., along with the male-to-male jumper wires to connect them.

Rather than wiring components to Pico’s pins directly, a selection of its pins are broken out via two 12-pin female headers. These are clearly labelled and include I2C, SPI, ADC, and seven standard GP pins. While there are two GND connections, the only power option is 3V3, so this rules out any components requiring 5V power, such as NeoPixels. An Audio pin is connected to the on-board piezo speaker.

The remaining four breakout pins are allocated to motor connections. Making use of a DRV8833 dual H-bridge motor driver chip, these can deliver 1.5A RMS current output to control two DC motors (or other power-hungry devices such as bright LEDs) – there’s even a handy overcurrent warning LED next to them.

Mini display

One of the highlights of the Explorer Base is the mini LCD screen found on its right-hand side. This 1.54-inch, 240×240 IPS display is vibrant and useful for showing data such as sensor readings, as well graphs, text, and colourful graphics. Like most of Pimoroni’s mini displays, it also features four tiny tactile buttons around the outside for user input. You could even use them to play simple games.

Above the screen are a couple of five-pin I2C-based breakout slots that are compatible with Pimoroni’s large range of Breakout Garden boards. Making use of them isn’t so simple, however, since the Explorer Base’s supporting software libraries – for C and MicroPython – are still very much a work in progress at the time of writing, and only include drivers for four breakouts. With a great deal of jiggery-pokery, and the help of a CircuitPython bus conversion library created by Ben Everard from our sister magazine HackSpace – we managed to get a BME680 breakout sensor working in MicroPython. Note that you’ll also need to flash Pimoroni’s custom UF2 firmware to Pico to use the Explorer Base with MicroPython.

Driving the LCD display and reading its buttons is made fairly simple by a MicroPython module. This enables you to set pixels, create filled rectangles and circles, change pen colours, and display text strings and characters (using a preset upper-case font). With a bit of effort, it’s possible to create some more advanced effects, such as lines, hollow shapes, and even scrolling text on a path – as demonstrated by Tony Goodhew in his excellent Instructable, which shows the power of the display and Pico itself.

06/04/2021
Camera assistant takes shots of your workbench from above

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Arduino Team — April 6th, 2021

“Have you ever wished you had an extra pair of hands in the workshop to handle the camera, while you were concentrating on your project?” KronBjron has, which led them to create an automated overhead camera assistant to help document instructional videos.

The device hangs a camera overhead and uses a trio of stepper motors to pan, tilt, and slide it around for extra interesting shots. It’s all controlled by an Arduino Mega and RAMPS 1.4 board, with user interface implemented via the serial monitor. Users can set up to 10 keyframe positions, and the camera rig will move from one point to another while it captures what’s going on below.

The assistant is made out of readily-available components, along with a structure that can either be 3D-printed or CNC’ed. However you construct it, this build looks like just the thing to take your videos to the next level!

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06/04/2021
Oddworld: Soulstorm – Multiple endings and improving your Quarmic score
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Oddworld: Soulstorm is not a remake in the traditional sense. Remakes are very popular right now and we have seen several wonderful games in that vein recently. Soulstorm differs in that it builds on what we originally wanted to do 22 years ago.

Back then, we weren’t afforded the time to execute our vision for the second game in Abe’s five-part quintology. We had just successfully released Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (a.k.a. Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty), the first game in Abe’s quintology, and we were asked to deliver a sequel to it within nine months.

We had to chop and cut down what we wanted to do to get it done. That meant Abe’s Exoddus was a wildly different story and experience than what we initially intended in the grand dream of the overarching five-game quintology.

Soulstorm is our grand dream come true. It is a new game. It is our attempt to make the deeper and more conceptually unsettling second episode in the story of Abe that we originally intended all those years ago. The story takes place after the events of Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty, when Abe follows his destiny to save his fellow Mudokons from corporate oppression. Soulstorm also features new gameplay mechanics including a scavenging and crafting system, where Abe can make versatile items like mines that knock enemy guards unconscious.

Our partners at Sony, Microids, and Unity helped us tremendously along the way and we would not be here without them. Most importantly, if not for fans of our games, Soulstorm would never have happened. Thank you for your continued support all these years.

Tomorrow is the day our original vision for the second game in Abe’s five-part quintology, when Oddworld: Soulstorm launches. Let’s dive into things you should know before you embark on Abe’s next adventure.

PlayStation Plus

The digital version of the game releases April 6 on PS5 and PS4. The PS5 version will be free for PlayStation Plus members during April. Also, if you purchase the PS4 digital version, you can upgrade to the PS5 digital version at no additional cost.*

The physical retail versions of the game will be in stores on July 6. If you purchase the physical retail PS4 version, you will get the PS5 digital version at no cost.

Save your followers, they’re important

There are nearly 1,400 Mudokons that you can save in Oddworld: Soulstorm. How you decide to play is up to you, but keep in mind there are multiple endings in the game, and we recommend you try to save at least 80% of the Mudokons in each level (more info below).

There is strength in numbers with followers being a plus multiplier for Abe. In New ‘n’ Tasty, Mudokons followed you or stayed put. They were beasts of burden you led through deadly obstacle courses in the hopes they’d be rescued. Your followers gave you no real support or power of scale; they just made your job harder.

In Soulstorm, it’s more than just saving all those Mudokons for a better Quarmic score and narrative outcome. Players will be able to harness the power of numbers to solve their way out of more difficult situations that could be impossible for Abe to take on alone. This also gives the player an ability to place these more capable (and potentially lethal) followers around a level to lie in wait as active agents that can offer protection. We wanted an ability for the player to position followers like guards and have defensive and offensive capabilities.

Multiple Endings

Endings! Soulstorm has 15 core levels, with two additional levels at the end of the game if you are good at saving Mudokons (making 17 levels total). There are four types of endings in the game. At the end of each individual level, you receive a Quarma score based on the number of Mudokons you save. You must save at least 80% of the Mudokons in a level to achieve a good score, but technically you don’t have to save any to progress through the game’s 15 core levels. But this 80% score is vital if you want to unlock levels 16 and 17.

Here is the breakdown:
- Worst Ending – Save 80% of the Mudokons in 6 levels, or fewer.
- Bad Ending – Save 80% of Mudokons in 7 to 11 levels. Prepare for an explosive cinematic.
- Good Ending – Save 80% of Mudokons in 12 or more levels. This unlocks an additional cinematic and access to levels 16 and 17.
- Final Ending – Save 80% of Mudokons in all 17 levels. Sit back and enjoy the “newspaper cinematic.”
Level Select & Quarma Score

Once you finish the game, you unlock Level Select. This mode allows you to replay any level you want, as much as you want. It allows you to replay levels to improve your Quarma score and earn more badges. More importantly, if you didn’t unlock the ending you wanted, you can replay the levels to try to save more Mudokons.

But like all Oddworld games, you should expect a challenge. In Level Select if you die, don’t worry, you will respawn at the nearest check point. But there are no save points. You must play the entire level all the way through to earn your new Quarma score and badges.

At the end of each level, you are given a Quarma score. This score is based on the number of Mudokons you save vs. those that died or were missed, as well as earned badges. The more Mudokons you save, the higher your Quarma score. You can upload your scores to the leaderboards to see where you rank against other Soulstorm players.

PS5 & PS4 Experience

We set out to ensure that PS5 and PS4 players enjoyed a nearly identical core gameplay experience. You’ll see the same number of NPCs on the screen (sometimes 100s) with explosions and high-octane action. To achieve this, the PS4 runs at 30 frames per second whereas the PS5 runs at 60 frames per second.

Another unique aspect to PS5 is the DualSense wireless controller, which brings new functions that we felt would further increase the player’s emotional connection to the characters. For example, in times of danger you’ll feel the palpitations of Abe’s heartbeat increase with haptics and experience resistance from the adaptive triggers.

Oddworld: Soulstorm also taps into PS5’s Game Help*. Oddworld has a reputation for creating challenging games, and Soulstorm is no different. Game Help is there to help you when you can’t quite figure it out and need a little assistance. Players can get hints, tips, and walkthrough videos without needing to leave the game. These hints can be accessed for the specific area of the game they are playing (using the PS5’s Activity Cards), so they don’t have to spend time searching the internet or risk seeing spoilers.

We are excited to finally bring Oddworld: Soulstorm to players on April 6. We hope you enjoy it. We wish you and your loved ones health, good fortune, and happiness. Stay Odd!

*Upgrade to the digital PS5™ version of the game at no additional cost. To upgrade eligible PS4™ disc copies, players need a PS5 console with a disc drive. PlayStation.com/help
**Active PS Plus membership required.

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05/04/2021
Arduino helps control the world’s largest Nintendo Switch

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Arduino helps control the world’s largest Nintendo Switch

Arduino Team — April 5th, 2021

Do you enjoy playing your Nintendo Switch, but get tired of losing it due to its small size? Michael Pick may have just the answer with his massive version of the console — which measures in at 70″ x 30″ — and features a 4K display and functional Joy-Con controllers.

The frame is constructed out of wood, with 3D-printed buttons and joysticks. Inside of one of the giganto Joy-Cons is an actual Nintendo Switch for running games, while a Joy-Con is used for input. The large outer joystick is hooked up to it mechanically and the outer buttons are connected to an Arduino. In response to external button presses, the Arduino activates servos that physically push the controller’s buttons, interfacing with the system and keeping the Nintendo hardware intact.

Making it all the better, Pick donated the finished product to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital!

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05/04/2021
PlayStation Now games for April 2021: Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3 and The Long Dark

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April’s PlayStation Now lineup is a titanic team up featuring Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3, and The Long Dark. Save the world, shoot up a galaxy, or survive an icy wilderness: take your pick from tomorrow when the games launch into the service.

Let’s take a closer look at each in turn.

Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers is an epic, third-person, action-adventure game that combines an original, cinematic story with single-player and co-operative gameplay. In a future with Super Heroes outlawed, a young Kamala Khan must reassemble the Avengers to stop AIM. Marvel’s Avengers continues the epic journey with new Heroes and new narrative delivered on an ongoing basis, for the definitive Avengers gaming experience. Assemble into a team of up to four players online, master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

● Marvel’s Avengers is available until Monday July 5, 2021.

Borderlands 3

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization. Play solo or with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy. Play with anyone at any time online or in split-screen co-op, regardless of your level or mission progress.

● Borderlands 3 is available until Wednesday September 29, 2021.

The Long Dark

The Long Dark is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies — only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.

PlayStation Now Trial

If you haven’t tried PlayStation Now yet, now’s the perfect time to give it a spin with the seven-day free trial* for PS4 and PS5. The trial is available starting Wednesday, April 7 and is open to anyone who is currently not subscribed to PlayStation Now. That gives you access to stream hundreds of PS4, PS3 and PS2 games on demand… including the new additions above that join the lineup on Tuesday, April 6!

*7 day trial begins from the time the trial is activated. Austria, Belgium, , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, UK, USA: at the end of your 7-day trial, your PlayStation Now subscription will automatically roll into a paid-for ongoing subscription with a recurring monthly subscription fee (+app tax) which will be taken automatically each month. Full Terms: play.st/PSNowTerms.

**Certain games featured on PlayStation Now may be made available in the library on a limited-time basis only.

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05/04/2021
Breathedge: Five gameplay tips for space survival, out tomorrow

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Hey there! We at HypeTrain Digital are incredibly happy to present you with the fruit of our glorious labor – Breathedge, an awesome space survival adventure with humorous flair, which launches on PS4 tomorrow, April 6! Stepping out into space isn’t nearly predictable as it would seem. Breathedge has many life-threatening hazards, including but not limited to suffocation, freezing, burning, getting beat up and/or shot, dying of hunger and thirst, electrocution and so much more.

That’s why we’ve decided to provide you with a helping hand (on a stick!) and guide you during your first voyages outside.

Get better gear

The civilization is built with tools. Too bad the tools you create don’t match the blueprints at all. But don’t worry, comrade, they still get the job done. Venture outside your shuttle and start touching things. Somehow, your suit’s onboard AI will figure out how to make something useful with what you find. It could be anything – metal, paint, an old back scratcher, batteries, even stale shawarma may come in handy.

Get yourself a new oxygen tank, a booster, and a flashlight – ta-daaa, exploration is now a whole lot more enjoyable. Don’t skimp on exploring around your starting area – all the good stuff is scattered around there somewhere. Pay extra attention to floating shipping containers – these often have some goodies that you would have to craft or harvest elsewhere.

Take advantage of the environment

Flex your ingenuity. Do things that make sense, and things that really don’t. It all works out! When feeling cold, look for a warm place. Need to connect two broken wires together?…throw a corpse between them! Chased after by a bad police robot? Short-circuit it with your own bodily fluids. The list goes on.

Keep an eye out for harvestable materials, too. Plastic and wiring, predictably, stick out from wrecked hulls (mainly from the walls). Raw materials such as aluminum, alkali, or ice – can be found etched in floating rock mass.

Prepare for long journeys

You are stranded deep in outer space, in a sea of debris and junk. Your next objective can be quite far away. Explore your surroundings steadily and plot your course around places with oxygen pockets, or bring oxygen out of your own pocket. Oxygen candles and oxygen stations will help you get an extra breath or two on your way forward.

Of course, if that doesn’t seem like a good idea, then…

Build transport

There’s only so much distance you can cover with the help of your suit’s engine. You can build your own station and call it home (that’s for starters), and what’s more, you can build vehicles too.

Ride forward atop a vacuum cleaner, with the imaginary wind in your beard, and traverse space at ludicrous speeds. Don’t forget to fuel up, and hint-hint, one operational (but damaged) vehicle can be found in a dark place somewhere during Chapter 2…

Keep your inventory clean

You are what you eat, and your hero will have a hard time being a complete kleptomaniac in an ocean of space junk. Try to be rational on what to bring with you to your next waypoint, and conserve some space for the stuff you may come across while you’re getting there. Rest assured, you’re surrounded by all sorts of goodies, so chances are, a return trip may not even be necessary.

That’s it. We hope these tips will help you during your first voyages into outer space and on your journey forward. Breathedge and its story await you.

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05/04/2021
Breathedge: 5 Tipps zum Überleben

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Hey Leute! Wir von HypeTrain Digital freuen uns unglaublich, dass wir euch unseren Schatz, Breathedge, heute zeigen können. Es ist ein cooles Survival-Abenteuer im Weltraum mit viel Humor und erscheint morgen (06. April 2021), auf PS4. Der Weltraum ist nicht so vorhersehbar, wie man glauben könnte. In Breathedge gibt es viele atemberaubende Gefahren, unter anderem aufgrund von Erstickungsgefahr, Erfrierungen, Verbrennungen, geschlagen zu werden oder gar eine Kugel einzufangen. Vielleicht sterbt ihr auch an Hunger oder Durst, erleidet einen Stromschlag oder, oder, oder..!

Deshalb wollen wir euch heute etwas an die Hand nehmen und euch ein paar erste Tipps für die Reise geben.

Holt euch bessere Ausrüstung

Die Zivilisation wird mit Werkzeugen aufgebaut. Ärgerlich, dass eure Werkzeuge irgendwie nicht zu den Vorlagen passen. Aber keine Sorge, Leute: Das geht trotzdem irgendwie. Begebt euch raus aus eurem Shutte und fangt einfach an, Dinge zu berühren. Die KI an Bord wird sich etwas einfallen lassen, wie man daraus etwas Nützliches herstellt. Das kann wirklich alles sein: Metall, Farbe, ein alter Rückenkratzer, Batterien und sogar ein altes Shawarma könnten hilfreich sein.

Holt euch einen neuen Sauerstofftank, schnappt euch einen Booster und eine Taschenlampe und schon macht die Erkundung viel mehr Spaß. Macht bloß nicht den Fehler und bleibt in der Nähe eures Schiffs – das gute Zeug ist überall verteilt! Achtet vor allem auf Container, sie beinhalten oft wertvolle Dinge, die ihr sonst mühevoll herstellen oder ernten müsst.

Achtet auf eure Umgebung

Seid einfallsreich. Probiert Dinge aus, die wirklich Sinn ergeben und auch Sachen, die eigentlich nicht klappen können. Es wird sich lohnen! Wenn euch kalt ist, sucht ihr ein warmes Plätzchen. Ihr müsst zwei kaputte Drähte verbinden? Na, dann packt eine Leiche dazwischen! Ihr werdet von einem bösen Polizeiroboter verfolgt? Schließt ihn mit euren eigenen Körperflüssigkeiten kurz! Und davon gibt’s noch mehr…

Achtet auch auf Materialien, die ihr quasi ernten könnt. Plastik und Verkabelungen stecken häufig in Wänden und hängen dort raus. Andere Materialien und Rohstoffe wie Aluminium und Alkali oder Eis sind gerne in schwimmenden Gesteinsformationen geätzt.

Bereitet euch gut vor

Ihr seid tief im All gestrandet, in einem See aus Müll und Trümmern. Euer nächstes Ziel könnte weiter weg sein. Erkundet die Umgebung immer und plant eure Route so, dass ihr Sauerstoff in der Nähe habt – oder bringt selbst welches mit. Sauerstoff Kerzen und Sauerstoff Stationen lassen euch einen extra Zug nehmen, während ihr voranschreitet.

Wenn das nicht so super für euch klingt, dann…

Holt euch eine Transportmöglichkeit

Ihr könnt viel mit eurem Anzug schaffen. Ihr könnt euch ein Zuhause bauen und dort leben – aber das ist etwas für Anfänger. Baut euch doch ein Fahrzeug und seht mehr von dem Ort, an dem ihr gestrandet seid!

Schwingt euch auf einen Staubsauger und spürt den imaginären Wind, während ihr in lächerlicher Geschwindigkeit von A nach B düst. Vergesst nicht zu tanken!
Pssst: Ein funktionstüchtiges, aber beschädigtes Fahrzeug findet ihr an einem dunklen Ort im zweiten Kapitel!

Haltet euer Inventar sauber

Man ist, was man isst! Euer Held wird es als Kleptomane in einem Meer aus Weltraummüll echt schwer haben. Überlegt genau, was ihr mitnehmen solltet und haltet immer etwas Platz für neue Items offen, die ihr auf dem Weg findet. Überall liegen viele interessante Sachen herum, nochmal zurückzugehen lohnt sich vielleicht gar nicht.

Das wär’s. Wir hoffen, dass euch diese Tipps bei der Reise helfen werden. Breathedge und seine Geschichte warten auf euch!

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05/04/2021
Stimmt ab bei den Spring Sale Awards

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Bei den Frühlingsangeboten warten zahlreiche Knaller auf euch. Verpasst sie also nicht! Vom Multiplayer-Hit bis zur emotionalen Indie-Perle findet sich hier so ziemlich alles, was das Gamer-Herz begehrt – zu einem Knallerpreis! Nutzt die Chance, euch das eine oder andere Spiel zu sichern, das schon seit Jahren auf eurer Wunschliste steht. Oder ihr holt endlich die größten Blockbuster der letzten Jahre nach. Wie wäre es zum Beispiel mit Ghost of Tsushima?

Stimmt für euren Favoriten ab!

Heute seid ihr gefragt! Wir wollen von euch wissen, welche Games aus den folgenden acht Kategorien euer Herz erobert haben. Die Spiele und Genres sind bunt gemischt und wir können es kaum erwarten, eure Wahl zu sehen.

Schreibt uns auch gerne unten in die Kommentare, was euer absoluter Favorit ist und welches Spiel für euch in den Awards noch fehlt!

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05/04/2021
The FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships returns for 2021 Season

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As we enter our fourth year of the FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships I am no less excited than I was back in 2018. Last year was a fantastic season of racing and we eventually saw a dominant display from Japanese racer Takuma Miyazono that saw him become Nations Cup Champion as well as being part of Team Subaru, alongside Mikail Hizal (TUR) and Daniel Solis (USA), who won the Manufacturer Series.

Due to the effect of Covid-19, we are missing the atmosphere of our live World Tours and the opportunity to meet our wonderful competitors directly, but we’re lucky that we can still test new ideas and continue to grow the FIA Gran Turismo Championships even in this online only environment.

We’re excited by the new format for the series this year and, with new developments in our broadcast production integrating new technologies, we are certain that we can show everyone even more exciting racing action.

While we are looking forward to getting back to meeting up with competitors and audiences in person, we feel it is right to keep the Championships purely online in 2021. I wish the best of luck to all of the fantastic competitors who will participate within the competition.

The FIA Gran Turismo Championships will start on Wednesday, April 21 – so if you want to enter then make sure you sign up in Sports Mode on GT Sport – you can find the full terms and conditions here.

Details of the different stages and all of our new broadcasts can be seen below. As a reminder, the Championship comprises a ‘Nations Cup’, where drivers compete for their country, and a ‘Manufacturer Series’, where they compete for one of the manufacturers featured in-game, each has a slightly different structure. For anyone interested, make sure you follow us on our social channels and check out gran-turismo.com to be sure not to miss any of the action and get full details on how to participate, and watch the 2021 Season. No doubt we will see some breath-taking, high-level racing again this year in both the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series.

ONLINE STAGE 1 – runs from April 21 and concludes on June 26. Competitors from around the world will race online over 10 rounds of the Manufacturer Series (taking place on Wednesdays) and 10 rounds of the Nations Cup (on Saturdays).

‘WORLD SERIES’ 1 & 2 – this period will also see the global top 16 Nations Cup and top 12 Manufacturer Series competitors (initially selected from the 2020 World Finals) taking part in two new ‘World Series’ events that will be broadcast on Sunday, June 6, and Sunday, July 11, respectively.

‘WORLD SERIES SHOWDOWN’ – The end of Online Stage 1 gives a chance to its best 16 Nations Cup competitors to challenge for a place in the World Series and World Finals against the 16 elite players who contested the first two World Series events. At the same time, team duties will return for the Manufacturer Series with 12 teams of three racers contesting their ‘Showdown’ with World Finals points at stake. The Manufacturer Series World Series Showdown will be broadcast on Saturday, August 21 and the Nations Cup on Sunday, August 22.

ONLINE STAGE 2 – Running from July 7 until September 25 a further 10 rounds each for the Nations Cup and Manufacturer Series provide a chance for competitors to win their place in December’s World Finals.

‘WORLD SERIES’ 3 & 4 – A new-look elite group of players will contest two more race events set to be broadcast on 3 October and 14 November.

WORLD FINALS – Three days of World Finals will be broadcast on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 December. Friday features the support series, Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup. Saturday’s Manufacturer Series final will again see 12 manufacturer teams of three drivers contesting a series of races. Sunday’s finale will be the Nations Cup World Final with the 16 established World Series competitors challenged by 16 new racers who have won their place in Online Stage 2.

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05/04/2021
Die FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships kommen 2021 zurück

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Wir kommen ins vierte Jahr der FIA Certified Gran Turismo Championships und ich bin mindestens so aufgeregt wir damals in 2018, als es anfing. Letztes Jahr war eine fantastische Saison für Racer und sahen eine dominante Show vom japanischen Teilnehmer Takuma Miyazono, die ihn zum Nations Cup Champion und zu einem Teil des Team Subaru machten, zusammen mit Mikail Hizal (TUR) und Daniel Solis (USA), die die Manufacturer Series gewonnen haben.

Aufgrund der Auswirkungen von Covid-19 fehlt uns leider die Atmosphäre der live World Tours und die Möglichkeit, unsere fantastischen Teilnehmer persönlich zu treffen. Trotzdem freuen wir uns, wieder neue Dinge auszuprobieren und zu wachsen mit den FIA Gran Turismo Championships – auch, wenn es dieses Jahr nur online ist.

Wir freuen uns auf das neue Format und, mit neuen Entwicklungen in unserer Broadcast Produktion mit neuen Technologien, sind wir uns sicher, allen noch aufregendere Racing Action zu zeigen.

Obwohl wir uns danach sehnen, Teilnehmer und Zuschauer tatsächlich zu treffen, fühlt es sich einfach richtig an, die Championships 2021 nur online abzuhalten. Ich wünsche allen Teilnehmern ganz viel Glück.

Die FIA Gran Turismo Championships startet am Mittwoch, den 21. April 2021 – also wenn ihr teilnehmen wollt stellt sicher, euch im Sports Mode in GT Sport einzutragen – die kompletten Teilnahmebedingungen gibt es hier.

Details zu den verschiedenen Phasen und die neuen Broadcasts seht ihr unten. Als Erinnerung: Der Championship umfasst den ‘Nations Cup’, bei dem Fahrer für ihr Land antreten und die ‘Manufacturer Series’, bei der sie für einen Autohersteller im Spiel antreten. Sie unterscheiden sich ein wenig. Wenn ihr gespannt seid, folgt uns auf den Social Media Kanälen und habt ein Auge auf www.gran-turismo.com, um nichts mehr zu verpassen. Da gibt es auch mehr Details zur Teilnahme und ihr könnt die Saison 2021 dort ansehen. Wir sind sicher, dass wir einige atemberaubende Rennen auf hohem Niveau sehen werden – in Nations Cup und Manufacturer Series.

ONLINE STAGE 1 – Startet am 21. April 21 und endet am 26. Juni. Teilnehmer aus der ganzen Welt treten online über 10 Runden der Manufacturer Series (Mittwochs) und 10 Runden des Nations Cup (an Samstagen) an.

‘WORLD SERIES’ 1 & 2 – Hier sind die Top 16 des Nations Cup und Top 12 der Manufacturer Series (ursprünglich im 2020 World Finals ausgewählt) und nehmen an zwei ‘World Series’ Events teil, die am Sonntag, den 06. Juni und Sonntag, den 11. Juli ausgestrahlt werden.

‘WORLD SERIES SHOWDOWN’ – Am Ende der Online Stage 1 wird den 16 Nations Cup Teilnehmern die Chance gegeben, einen Platz in der World Series und World Finals gegen die 16 Elitespieler zu erhalten, die sich in den ersten beiden World Series Events qualifiziert haben. Zur gleichen Zeit werden Teamaufgaben zurückkehren für die Manufacturer Series mit 12 Teams aus je drei Fahrern im ‘Showdown’. Der Manufacturer Series World Series Showdown wird am Samstag, den 21. August und der Nations Cup am Sonntag, den 22. August, ausgestrahlt.

ONLINE STAGE 2 – Startet am 07. Juli und geht bis zum 25. September – weitere 10 Runden, jeweils für den Nations Cup und Manufacturer Series. Das gibt Teilnehmern die Chance, ihren Platz in den December’s World Finals zu sichern.

‘WORLD SERIES’ 3 & 4 – Eine Gruppe von Elitespielern nimmt an zwei weiteren Events teil, die am 03. Oktober und 14. November gezeigt werden.

WORLD FINALS – Drei Tage World Finals finden vom 03.-05. Dezember statt. Am Freitag dreht sich alles um den Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup. Das Finale der Manufacturer Series am Samstag startet mit 12 Teams von je drei Fahrern. Das Finale am Sonntag stellt das Nations Cup World Final dar, mit den 16 etablierten World Series Teilnehmern, die von 16 neuen Spielern herausgefordert werden, die sich ihren Platz in der Online Stage 2 gesichert haben.

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05/04/2021
POV Display

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By rotating a strip of LEDs at high speed and syncing their blinking patterns, it’s possible to create the illusion of a still or moving image. This is just what Japan-based family team of makers HomeMadeGarbage have done for their POV Display, even spinning a Raspberry Pi Pico around with the LED strips.

Power of PIO

The makers tell us that, after creating a similar project using Sony’s considerably more expensive Spresense board, they were inspired to try it with Pico, as they were “very surprised at the parallel high-speed operation of PIO.” The latter is the unique Programmable Input/Output feature of Pico’s RP2040 chip that enables the use of custom communication protocols in addition to the built-in I2C and SPI. This offers a faster way of outputting bit-banged data (even video) to non-standard devices with a deeper level of control, without tying up the main processor.

The POV Display uses two different PIO state machines (from the eight available on the chip) to control, in parallel, a pair of super-bright 24-LED APA102 (aka DotStar) strips on its rotating arm. The arm is spun at high speed by a Mabuchi RS-540SH motor, as commonly used in remote-control cars.

Each rotation is detected using a reflectance sensor on the arm and a small white marker underneath. HomeMadeGarbage say that they improved detection reliability by inserting “a filter and a Schmitt trigger between the reflectance sensor and Pico to prevent chattering.”

In the software, written in C, the time taken for one rotation is divided by 1000 to sync the blinking of LED patterns stored in a graphics array. “In order to leave a beautiful afterimage, a speed of ten revolutions or more per second is required,” reveal HomeMadeGarbage.

Discovering that “the I/O of Raspberry Pi Pico can run very fast”, they’ve managed to spin the arm at up to 960rpm while displaying an image at 1000 frames per rotation.

Spinning around

With everything, including Raspberry Pi Pico, whizzing around at high speed, you may well be wondering how it’s powered without quickly causing a tangle of wires. The solution is the use of a wireless charging module, one of whose circular coils sits on top of the motor, the other in the underside of the arm centre. “5V is supplied to the transmitting side of the wireless charging module, and the receiving side receives the voltage, [which] drives Pico, sensor, and LEDs.”

After posting a video of the POV Display in action, HomeMadeGarbage found that people were “surprised at the high-speed operation.” They now plan to make an improved version with a narrower-pitch LED bar. Also on the cards is a 3D POV Display using Pico – we can’t wait to see that!

05/04/2021
PS5 named official console of the NBA 2K League

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We are excited to announce a new partnership with the NBA 2K League that makes PS5 the official console of the NBA 2K League. Starting this month and into the league’s fourth season tipping off this May, you will see all 23 NBA 2K League teams and 138 players in the league compete on PS5 during games and events.

And the partnership doesn’t stop there! The multiyear deal with the NBA 2K League will also give you, our global community of fans, the opportunity to take part in online fan tournaments hosted by us throughout the year, featuring NBA 2K League‑related prizing.

We are happy to announce that the first online fan tournament is taking place just next week! Starting now, PS5 players based in the United States can sign up to net a spot in an online Three for All Showdown Qualifier tournament, taking place on Monday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 6*.

The winner of our online qualifier tournament will go on to compete in a 3-on-3 team with influencers Troydan and PoorBoySin in the second annual NBA 2KL Three for All Showdown competition from Friday, April 9 – Saturday, April 10 at 5:00pm Pacific Time / 8:00pm Eastern Time on the NBA 2K League’s Twitch and YouTube channels. This is a super exciting opportunity to be a part of the NBA 2KL Three for All Showdown event, which will feature NBA 2K League players, fans, WNBA players, and social media influencers, all competing in NBA 2K21’s “The City” game mode for a share of a $25,000 USD prize pool!

Whilst the PlayStation Three for All Showdown Qualifier online tournament is for PS5 players in the United States only, we have a lot of NBA 2K21 online tournaments coming to PS4 and PS5 very soon which will be open to our community of fans in regions all around the world. We can’t wait to share more on this soon!

You can also expect to see us collaborating with NBA 2K League on an exclusive custom content series that will run during NBA 2K League broadcasts and on the league’s social and digital channels: Twitter (NBA2KLeague), Instagram (nba2kleague), Facebook (NBA 2K League), TikTok (nba2kleague), Twitch (NBA2KLeague), YouTube (NBA 2K League) and NBA2KLeague.com.

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02/04/2021
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 393: It Takes Three
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Welcome back! This week the team shares thoughts on the immersive feel of Doom 3: VR Edition, and the perfectly paced co-op variety of It Takes Two.

Stuff We Talked About
- Oddworld: Soulstorm
- Destruction AllStars
- Virginia
- Superhot
- A Plague Tale: Innocence
- Moss
- Doom 3: VR Edition
- It Takes Two
The Cast

Tim Turi – Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Thanks to Cory Schmitz for our beautiful logo and Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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02/04/2021
This futuristic-looking device actively discourages you from touching your face

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Arduino Team — April 2nd, 2021

For a variety of reasons, including potential virus transmission, it’s a bad idea to touch your face too often. If you need a little “help” to break this habit, then you might consider the STOP Face Touching Device by DesignMaker.

The system takes the form of a very sci-fi-looking helmet, which monitors the area around the user’s face with four IR sensors. An Arduino Nano is used for control of the device, and when you do touch your face, it responds by smacking your forehead with a motor/spring device. It also increases the number of touches on an OLED display.

Between a slight amount of pain and the public shaming, perhaps your behavior will be modified. Alternatively, you can just check out the build/demo below for a bit of a laugh and maybe some inspiration!

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02/04/2021
This Week on Xbox: April 2, 2021

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We know you’re busy and might miss out on all the exciting things we’re talking about on Xbox Wire every week. If you’ve got a few minutes, we can help remedy that. We’ve pared down the past week’s news into one easy-to-digest article for all things Xbox! Or, if you’d rather watch than read, you can feast your eyes on our weekly video show above. Come back every Friday to find out what’s happening This Week on Xbox!

MLB The Show 21 is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One
With another thrilling Opening Day in the books, Major League Baseball fans around the world were treated to all the nail biters, dingers, and bat flips they could handle when teams took the field to kick off the 2021 season. But if you thought that was all the big news… Read more

Get a Hit Before They Hit You in Knockout City
High above Knockout City, a single voice narrates the epic dodgebrawl battles unfolding below. After all, when you’re a radio DJ broadcasting from the moon, you need a really good show. And where better to find it than KO City… Read more

Backward Compatibility Reaches the Clouds for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members
There’s a magical moment when you open up Kameo, an original launch title for Xbox 360, and it shows you last played in 2008, and you’re able to jump right back into the game like you never left. There’s also a sense of reward when you’re able to go back and… Read more

ExoMecha Coming to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in August 2021
The clock is ticking. I’m so excited to announce that ExoMecha, a free-to-play online competitive first-person shooter, has introduced its new trailer (above) and our game will be available in August 2021 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One! Learn more about ExoMecha… Read more

Outriders Available Now with Xbox Game Pass
Today marks a momentous occasion for Outriders — the full game is out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and with Xbox Game Pass! Many of you played the free Outriders demo, so you know exactly what you’re in for. If this is the first time you’re hearing about… Read more

Smokin’ Hot Multiplayer Firefighting Game Embr Coming to Xbox This Summer
Having brought its signature style of frantic, frenetic, and, yes, fantastically fun online multiplayer to Early Access on PC last year, Curve Digital and Muse Games can now announce that Embr will make the leap to Xbox One this Summer… Read more

Rare’s Craig Duncan Talks Backward Compatibility and Cloud Gaming
Today, we shared the exciting news that 16 backward compatible titles will be coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, including classics like Viva Pinata, Fable II, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and Banjo-Kazooie. That’s right: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now tap… Read more

Black Desert: New Sage Class Update
Today, Black Desert is unleashing the scholarly Sage. Before you jump back in, I want to ask you some questions. First, is knowledge power? Do the secrets of the Ancients hold the keys to tomorrow? Can one hero’s research save a world? To set the tone… Read more

Descenders to be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S This Summer
Hey everyone! It’s Pip here, marketing lead at publisher No More Robots, and I’m here to finally announce something that loads of you have been asking us for: Descenders on Xbox Series X|S! We’re thrilled with what the new Xbox consoles are capable of… Read more

PC Building Simulator: Mega Update Available Now
Hello PC Builders! Over the last few months, we’ve been hard at work bringing the ultimate PC building experience to Xbox One, overhauling much of the existing game. Our latest update to PC Building Simulator is available now, bringing heaps of new… Read more

The Elder Scrolls Online to be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S on June 8
Arriving June 8 as a digital download, The Elder Scrolls Online will be Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and will utilize the native power of the consoles to dramatically boost the game’s fidelity and performance. These visual enhancements include improvements to the… Read more

Free Play Days – The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited, Hunt: Showdown, and Steel Rats
Embark on an adventure with a massive online community, hunt down nightmarish creatures, or engage in octane-fueled motorbike combat, all in this weekend’s Free Play Days. The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited, Hunt: Showdown, and Steel Rats are all… Read more

Narita Boy: Exploring the Aesthetic of Nostalgia
When I decided to create Narita Boy, I knew it had to be the game I wanted to play, not the game I thought would please thousands of people. I don’t know them, and they don’t know me. Narita Boy had to be a tribute to my childhood. I realized that my love for… Read more

Chivalry 2 Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on June 8
Prepare to return to the ultimate medieval battlefield! Sharpen your sword and don your best armor — the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 smash hit Chivalry: Medieval Warfare is nearly here. Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer, first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval… Read more

Celebrate the Best of Roblox at the 8th Annual Bloxy Awards
The Bloxy Awards have returned to Roblox! For those who are unfamiliar, the Bloxys are all about bringing our entire global community together to celebrate some of the greatest Roblox experiences, videos, and creators of the year. It’s a… Read more

Dead by Daylight’s All-Kill Chapter Takes Center Stage
Think you know what a traditional Dead by Daylight chapter looks like? Think again. With our latest release, we’re taking a hard left off the classic horror highway to explore the world of K-Pop. And while the colors may be a little brighter on the surface, in true… Read more

Introducing the No Man’s Sky: Expeditions Update
Our next update, No Man’s Sky: Expeditions, launches today and gives players a whole new way to explore together. If you are a returning player looking for a fresh start, an experienced explorer looking to recapture the awe of your first moments in No Man’s Sky… Read more

A New Champion Arrives To Unite The Realm in the Latest Paladins Update
As the cosmic entity Yagorath devours everything in her path, the Realm struggles to fight back and survive her terrifying assault. However, in its darkest hour, a new force steps onto the battlefield to stand against the corruption of The Maw and bring hope back to the Realm… Read more

New Games with Gold for April 2021
The April Games with Gold lineup is here! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, battle mythical beasts in Vikings: Wolves of Midgard, and drive heavy big rigs to victory in Truck Racing Championship. And for our classic lineup via Backward Compatibility, step into the… Read more

Smite Celebrates its 7th Birthday with New Update
The new Smite Update: Talons of Tyranny brings a Birthday Bash, a new event, a purrrfect Battle Pass and more — available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S! Smite turned lucky number 7 on March 25, and we want to spend it with you! To celebrate, we’ve added… Read more

Introducing the Designed for Xbox Limited Series Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Headphones
At Xbox, we believe providing choice to our players is critical in delivering quality gaming experiences across all our products and services. We know how important immersive audio is to keep you connected and being connected is more important… Read more

El Hijo – A Wild West Tale Available Now
Welcome to the world of El Hijo – A Wild West Tale, where one boy must brave the odds to find his mother and reunite what’s left of his family. As the boy, you will have to sneak your way through 30 increasingly difficult levels on a treacherous journey… Read more

Next Week on Xbox: April 6 to 9
Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their… Read more

Monster Train: The Last Divinity DLC Available Now
Monster Train has launched their new DLC, The Last Divinity, introducing the sixth clan and a seriously huge final end boss. And there’s more, like a whole new resource system called Pac Shards, letting you merge two of your favorite units into one… Read more

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02/04/2021
PS5 wurde zur offiziellen Konsole der NBA 2K League ernannt

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Mit Begeisterung kündigen wir eine neue Partnerschaft mit der NBA 2K League an, durch die PS5 zur offiziellen Konsole der NBA 2K League wird. Ab diesem Monat werdet ihr allen 23 Teams der NBA 2K League und 138 Spielern der Liga dabei zusehen, wie sie auf PS5 in Spielen und Events gegeneinander antreten.

Doch die Partnerschaft bringt euch noch mehr! Der Multiplayer-Deal mit der NBA 2K League wird auch euch, der weltweiten Fan-Community, die Gelegenheit zur Teilnahme an Online-Fanturnieren bieten, die von uns das ganze Jahr über veranstaltet werden und Preise rundum die NBA 2K League bereithalten.

Wir freuen uns, ankündigen zu dürfen, dass das erste Online-Fanturnier bereits nächste Woche stattfindet! Ab sofort können PS5-Spieler, die in den USA wohnhaft sind, sich anmelden, um sich einen Platz zu sichern in einem PS5-exklusiven „Three for All Showdown“-Ausscheidungsturnier, das von Montag, den 5. April bis Dienstag, den 6. April stattfindet.

Die Sieger unseres Online-Ausscheidungsturniers werden anschließend in 3-gegen-3-Teams mit den Influencern Troydan und PoorBoySin beim zweiten jährlichen „Three for All Showdown“-Wettbewerb der NBA 2KL von Freitag, den 9. April bis Samstag, den 10. April gegeneinander antreten. Hiermit wird eine hervorragende Chance geboten, Teil des „Three for All Showdown“-Events der NBA 2KL zu werden, bei dem Spieler der NBA 2K League, Fans, Spieler der WNBA und G League sowie Social-Media-Influencer mit dabei sein werden, um sich im MyPark-Spielmodus von NBA 2K21 ihren Anteil aus dem 25.000-$-Preispool zu erkämpfen!

Während die Teilnahme am „Three for All Showdown“-Ausscheidungsturnier von PlayStation nur für PS5-Spieler in den USA möglich ist, haben wir noch eine Vielzahl an „NBA 2K21“-Online-Turnieren auf PS4 und PS5 parat, die schon sehr bald unserer Fan-Community aus allen Teilen der Welt zugänglich sein werden. Wir können es kaum abwarten, euch schon bald mehr darüber zu erzählen!

Ihr könnt euch ebenfalls auf eine maßgeschneiderte Serie freuen, die durch unsere Zusammenarbeit mit der NBA 2K League entstanden ist, und die während der „NBA 2K League“-Übertragungen und auf den sozialen und digitalen Kanälen der Liga zu sehen sein wird: Twitter (NBA2KLeague), Instagram (nba2kleague), Facebook (NBA 2 League), TikTok (nba2kleague), Twitch (NBA2KLeague) und YouTube (NBA 2 League) und besucht NBA2KLeague.com.

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02/04/2021
Celebrate the Best of Roblox at the 8th Annual Bloxy Awards

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The Bloxy Awards have returned to Roblox! For those who are unfamiliar, the Bloxys are all about bringing our entire global community together to celebrate some of the greatest Roblox experiences, videos, and creators of the year. It’s a veritable showcase recognizing the incredible talent and creativity found on our platform, which supports millions of unique experiences.

For this year’s Bloxys, we’ve pulled out all the stops to bring you a jam-packed, star-studded event that’s even bigger and more ambitious than ever before. Remember that mysterious ship that was docked for repairs in the official Bloxy Awards hub? Good news: it’s all fueled up and ready to set off on its maiden voyage across the Roblox Metaverse. You and your friends can hop aboard and embark on an immersive, first-of-its-kind journey into stunning worlds—both new and familiar—built from the ground up on Roblox. Meanwhile, we’ll be streaming the entire awards ceremony on the big screen inside the ship, giving everyone a front-row seat to the action. Even if you missed the premiere, don’t fret. You can still experience the show in all its glory at the top of every other hour from the hub.

With special appearances by Roblox celebrities Rovi23, KreekCraft, TanqR, iamSanna, and LeahAshe, plus an exclusive virtual concert performed by British rock duo Royal Blood, this is the Bloxys like you’ve never experienced before. What’s more, you’ll be able to adorn your avatar with plenty of limited-edition Royal Blood merch and Bloxys souvenirs to remember it all by.

The winners have been chosen from over 20 prestigious categories, like Xbox Game of the Year, which includes nominees Car Crushers 2, Driving Simulator, Phantom Forces, and Piggy. You can find the rest of the categories and nominees on our blog here.

Get your popcorn and Bloxy Colas ready, Roblox fans. This is one show you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to share your excitement on social media by using the hashtag #BloxyAwards!

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02/04/2021
Share of the Week: Expressions

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Last week, we asked you to focus in on the detailed expressions of various heroes in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. From furiously furrowed brows to smiling faces, here are this week’s expressive highlights:

Kratos flashes a ferocious face in combat in God of War, shared by GameonFocus.

Ellie makes funny faces in the mirror in The Last of Us Part II, shared by rahlredd.

Venti from Genshin Impact has sparkling smile, shared by 00ezo.

Aloy gies a curious shrug in this share by NeoFulcrum.

Amicia’s face scrunches with emotion has she hugs her brother Hugo in A Plague Tale: Innocence shared by laviescobar1.

Sora chases butterflies with a delighted grin in this share by TurningtheKey.

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Golden

SUBMIT BY: Wednesday 9 AM PT on April 7

Next week, we’re seeing gold. Whether it’s gleaming treasures or sunlit landscapes, share golden moments in the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Want to share more of your epic photo mode moments? U.S. players can enter the Red Bull Capture Point competition* for the chance to win some thrilling prizes. See full details at redbull.com/capturepoint.

*Red Bull Capture Point Official Contest Rules:

THIS IS A SKILL CONTEST. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO PS4/5 CONSOLE, PLAYSTATION™NETWORK, TWITTER® ACCOUNT, AND THE PARTICIPATING GAME(S). Starts February 1, 2021, ends May 21, 2021. Open to legal US residents, 18+. To enter, capture in-game image and share on Twitter with #RedBullCapturePoint and #contest. All entries must be submitted by May 2, 2021. Limit: 18 entries per person. For prize categories, judging information, restrictions, and Official Rules: redbull.com/capturepoint. Sponsor: Red Bull North America, Inc., 1740 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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02/04/2021
Next Week on Xbox: April 6 to 9

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Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! Here we cover all the new games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC as well as upcoming Xbox Game Pass and soon-to-be released ID@Xbox titles! Get more details on the games below and click their profiles for pre-order details when available (release dates are subject to change). Let’s jump in!

Breathedge – April 6

Breathedge is an ironic outer space survival adventure game. Take on the role of a simple guy called the Man who is just carrying his grandpa’s ashes to a galactic funeral and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a universal conspiracy.

Lost Words: Beyond the Page – April 6

Interact with the words inscribed in the pages of a young girl’s diary to solve challenging puzzles, tackle unique platforming segments, and discover an emotional tale set across the vibrant world of Estoria in Lost Words: Beyond the Page.

Luckslinger – April 7

Partly inspired by the unrealistically fast gunslingers, the dark gritty humour, and the greed driven anti-heroes of the spaghetti western classics. Wholly inspired by vinyl digging, graffiti spraying, rhyming, and the slow jazzy drum samples of hip hop culture and sound.

Cozy Grove – April 8

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you’ll wander the island’s forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you’ll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

What the Dub?! – April 8

A local multiplayer party game where each player overdubs missing dialogue from hilariously awful B-movies, woefully outdated PSAs, and bizarre industrial films, with their own witty (or just plain stupid) dubs.

Ravensword: Shadowlands – April 9

After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began. As a descendant of an ancient line of kings, you alone have the power to wield the Ravensword again and restore that which was lost.

Skyland: Heart of the Mountain – April 9

In the world built on the shoulders of sleeping giants, join your sister Adrianne to prevent a terrifying annihilation that may irreversibly change the world. Explore the history of a forgotten civilization to save the citizens of Skyland and reveal the mystery of your father’s death.

Yoko & Yuki: Dr. Rat’s Revenge – April 9

A family game suitable for kids of all ages. Yoko and Yuki are two adorable cats in love with each other. But the devious doctor Rat stole Yuki from Yoko. Now it’s time to do some cat business and save the girlfriend using helpful gadgets and finding the solution for any puzzle.

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02/04/2021
April 6th: Scheduled maintenance planned for the Arduino website
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April 6th: Scheduled maintenance planned for the Arduino website

Arduino Team — April 2nd, 2021
Some areas of the Arduino website will be temporarily unavailable on Tuesday, April 6th.

Don’t worry if you’re unable to access certain areas of the Arduino website next Tuesday. We’re carrying out some scheduled maintenance to bring you a few exciting new features.

Areas Affected by Maintenance
- Login will be offline between 7am and 10am CET (any service requiring login like Arduino Store, Create Editor and IoT Cloud are impacted).
Other Arduino services might also experience a reduced performance during the day, as part of the maintenance work.

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02/04/2021
MLB The Show 21 is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Day One

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With another thrilling Opening Day in the books, Major League Baseball fans around the world were treated to all the nail biters, dingers, and bat flips they could handle when teams took the field to kick off the 2021 season. But if you thought that was all the big news we’re bringing you this week, you’d be wrong!

We’re delighted to announce that MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one and will be available on April 20 for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as on Android phones and tablets via Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Ultimate members. Both MLB The Show 21 Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Standard Editions will be included with Xbox Game Pass so members will be able to play the best version of the game regardless of which console they’re on. And with cross-platform play and progress, you can play against others online, and earn and use content across the platform and generation you choose.

As we said from the beginning, this is an incredible moment for all of us and bringing the franchise to more players and baseball fans is something that we at MLB, MLB Players, Inc., and Xbox are all excited about. We can’t wait for Xbox fans to experience the fastest, deepest, and most intense moment-to-moment baseball action yet. With pinpoint pitching, brand new fielding mechanics, and gameplay styles, Xbox gamers are in for a treat when MLB The Show 21 launches on April 20.

MLB The Show 21 rockets the franchise onto the next generation of video game consoles with a huge range of improvements, enhancements, and optimizations that make The Show the ultimate Major League Baseball experience. Thousands of new animations, revolutionary innovation on gameplay, and an all-new Stadium Creator let you own The Show like never before.

MLB The Show 21 is available for pre-order now from the Microsoft Store or your local retailers and available with Xbox Game Pass on April 20. For more information about MLB The Show 21 stay tuned to Xbox Wire.

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Liebe PlayStation-Leser, es ist soweit: Endlich dürfen wir euch die spannendsten Facts über unsere Gaming-Welt auch ins Ohr flüstern! Denn ab sofort könnt ihr über alle gängigen Anbieter den offiziellen PlayStation Podcast

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