The New Wave of Retro Gaming Enthusiasm

Welcome to the digital playground where nostalgia meets modern technology. At Geekanoids, we've observed a remarkable trend that's as colourful and dynamic as the pixelated worlds of our favorite retro games: the new wave of retro gaming enthusiasm.

Why are vintage games making such a comeback? It seems that in today's fast-paced, ultra-high-definition world, gamers are seeking the charm and simplicity of the classics. But this resurgence isn't just about playing the games of yesteryear; it's about re-experiencing them in new and innovative ways.

With a surge in demand for retro gaming consoles and the birth of 'retro-inspired' indie games, the market is pulsating with energy. This energy is fueled by tech enthusiasts and gamers who find delight in the 8-bit sounds and sights that evoke a sense of nostalgia.

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Let's dive into the pixelated universe and explore how the old-school is becoming the new cool. From the re-release of classic consoles to the incorporation of retro aesthetics in current games, this is a phenomenon that transcends generations and genres. It's not just about reliving the past; it's about celebrating it in the present.

Whether you're a seasoned gamer looking to revisit the games of your childhood or a newcomer curious about the origins of today's gaming marvels, there's something incredibly satisfying about the retro gaming experience. So, grab your joystick, and let's embark on a journey through the timeless realms of retro gaming.

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LG Introduces WORLD’S First 4K IPS 1MS GTG Gaming Monitor

LONDON, July 21, 2020 — LG Electronics (LG) is bringing new meaning to immersive gaming with its new UltraGear™ (model 27GN950), the world’s first 4K IPS 1 millisecond Gray-to-Gray (GTG)1 gaming monitor.

A 2020 CES Innovation Award and Red Dot Design Award winner, the 27-inch model more than lives up to UltraGear’s name and reputation for gaming excellence and is a worthy successor to the brand’s first 1ms GTG IPS gaming monitor (model 27GL850) introduced last year. Featuring advanced IPS displays, LG UltraGear monitors achieve stunning speed without compromising picture quality, contributing to the brand being named the top gaming-designed monitor in the United States.2

The new UltraGear monitor builds on the fast, accurate colours of its predecessor to deliver 4K resolution for maximum gaming impact. A combination of speed, high resolution and 98 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space 3 gives gamers a total sense of immersion. And thanks to VESA® Display Stream Compression (DSC) technology, the 27GN950 can deliver virtually lossless 4K UHD images in 10-bit colour with a 144Hz refresh rate via just a single DisplayPort cable.4

LG’s one-of-a-kind monitor supports hardware calibration enabling the company’s proprietary Nano IPS display to offer the most precise colour reproduction possible. And with VESA DisplayHDR™ 600 certification,5 the UltraGear 27GN950 guarantees a certain level of quality in the form of outstanding colour accuracy, dynamic contrast, high luminance and a wide colour gamut. NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and support for HDR ensures enhanced image quality with reduced screen tearing and minimised stutter that works seamlessly with VESA DSC for an incredibly realistic and exhilarating gaming experience.

“We are excited to bring NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support to LG’s most advanced UltraGear model yet,” said Kaustubh Sanghani, vice president and general manager, GeForce OEM at NVIDIA. “Gamers will be blown away by the responsiveness and the lifelike visuals when playing the latest PC games that feature real-time ray-tracing powered by GeForce technology.”

LG’s new UltraGear is the ideal all-in-one solution for those who livestream their gaming sessions thanks to its expansive 4K-resolution screen. The generously proportioned display can also be a big advantage for creative professionals when editing high-resolution files or accessing multiple applications simultaneously. What’s more, support for 10-bit colour depth and hardware calibration gives the monitor the level of colour accuracy needed for professional-level video production work.

“Our latest gaming monitor delivers the unrivalled performance consumers have come to expect from LG UltraGear,” said Jang Ik-hwan, senior vice president and head of the IT business unit of LG Electronics Business Solutions Company. “UltraGear monitors will continue to push the boundaries of monitor technology, leveraging our advanced IPS 1ms GTG display technology to take gaming to even greater heights.”

The 27GN950 will be the first LG UltraGear monitor to sport the new “wings” emblem designed specifically with victory in gaming in mind. Fans can expect to see the new LG UltraGear starting today in key markets of Europe, North America, Asia and other regions. Check local retailers for price and exact date of availability.

Key Specifications:

·      Display Type: Nano IPS

·      Screen Size: 27-inch

·      Resolution: 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160)

·      Brightness: 400 nits (Typical)

·      Color Gamut: DCI-P3 98 percent

·      Color Bit: 1.07B

·      Refresh Rate: 144Hz

·      Response Time: 1ms GTG

·      HDR: VESA DisplayHDR™ 600

·      Adaptive Sync : NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible

·      Stand: Height Adjustable / Pivot / Tilt

·      Connectivity: HDMI x 2 / DP        x 1 / USB 3.0 / H/P out (Maxx Audio)

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1   Tested by LG internal lab March 2020 based on iBoson’s GRT-100 at room temperature of 25°C. Average value of GTG measured the rising/falling response time every 16 steps, available in Faster Mode setup.

2 Based on dollar, May 2019 to April 2020, NPD Group Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Monitors, Gaming Designed.

3 Tested by LG internal lab March 2020 based on CIE1976.

4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 16/20 series, AMD Radeon RX 5500 or higher graphics card required for UHD 4K 10 bit at 144Hz with DSC.

5 Certified by VESA May 2020 based on VESA DisplayHDR CTS version 1.1.

About LG Electronics Business Solutions Company

The LG Business Solutions Company is a trusted partner offering innovative products and solutions for diverse industries worldwide. With a portfolio of unique offerings ranging from industry-leading OLED and LED signage to high efficiency solar solutions, LG is a respected name among customers around the world. LG’s IT solutions include business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays all designed to maximise work efficiency and return strong value to its customers. For more on LG’s Business Solutions, visit to www.LG.com/b2b

5G POWER! Three and Activision partner to showcase the future of online gaming in the UK

A formidable 5G force: Three and Activision partner to showcase the future of online gaming in the UK

• Three’s 5G home broadband delivers an optimum online experience for Activision’s latest instalment of its most iconic series - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

• Customers on Three will be given early access to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta plus a bonus in-game weapon charm

Wednesday, September 18, 2019: Three and Activision announce a new partnership that will see Three’s new ultra-fast 5G home broadband deliver an optimum online experience for one of the most popular games in the world - the much-hyped launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, available October 25. 

Image Credit: Activision

Set to revolutionise the future of gaming, 5G will give Call of Duty players the optimum online experience, where split second decisions mean the difference between winning or losing. Gamers using Three’s 5G home broadband will get plug-and-play access to seamless online gaming and super smooth gameplay, where the only thing limiting a superior performance, will be the player’s skill.

To celebrate the partnership, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Beta codes have been released to Three customers via its wuntu rewards app*. Available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC players, each early access code combined with Three’s new 5G home broadband means you can immediately experience a quick download and then a super-slick, first look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, giving you loads of time to make the most of the final days of the Beta period.

Three customers will also have access to a bonus in-game item, a jet-themed weapon charm.

A 5G connection is a step change in what people have been accustomed to from a mobile connection to date and it paves the way for a whole new level of gaming and live streaming without the all too familiar stuttering, annoying freezing and dull loading bars that we have all become used to. Whether playing on console or PC, Three customers can put 5G through its paces versus the standard wired home broadband connection to witness the speeds for themselves.  

This partnership cements Three’s continued expansion of its 5G home broadband service - the first stage in building the UK’s fastest 5G network. It also showcases Three’s long-term commitment to enhance the gaming and home entertainment experience for customers, which at £35 per month delivers truly unlimited data, so you can play, stream, download and connect all your devices and apps without any restrictions or worries about data.  Plus with the option of same day delivery** and a simple plug and play set-up, you can make the most of your Beta access. 

Shadi Halliwell, chief marketing officer at Three, said:  “Ultra-fast speeds are a priority for seamless streaming of entertainment especially gaming. Three is delivering a 5G experience that can’t be beaten which makes us the natural choice for one of the world’s leading games’ publishers.

“Customers also don’t want restrictions around how they consume entertainment and with 5G it’s important everyone can explore all its exciting possibilities without worrying about incurring hidden data costs. The combination of our superior 5G network that comes at no extra cost, our truly unlimited data plan and this fantastic partnership with Activision, means gamers can play the world’s most popular game without boundaries and simply concentrate on their chosen mission.”

Lee Godfrey, Call of Duty UK Senior Brand Manager at Activision, said: “We’re excited to be partnering with Three in the UK. Their commitment to delivering the very best player experience through its ultra fast 5G Network, is a perfect match for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.”

Three‘s customers will benefit from the vast 5G capacity, reliability and speeds that only Three has access to, due to the amount of spectrum (airwaves) it owns. Three is the only UK network that has 100MHz of contiguous spectrum that supports ultrafast speeds and enables a better customer experience of the power and potential of 5G.

Fortnite MEGA June Update

The month on June sees some amazing update to Fortnite in the V9.21 Patch. Check out all the new goodness below.

Proximity Grenade Launcher
It's not a horseshoe or a hand grenade, but close still counts!

All videos and images credit: EPIC GAMES

LIMITED TIME MODE ROTATION:

One Shot Duos
Low Gravity. Every player has 50 health. Sniper weapons are the only weapon, Bandages are the only healing item. Jump high and aim well!

Horde Rush
Fortnite Fiends are back on the island and angrier than ever! Fight alongside your teammates to rack up your score by finding hidden score multipliers, opening special loot chests, and eliminating as many monsters as you can. Traverse across the map, survive all of the Defend locations and take down the Final Boss to win!

Mode DetailsFour player Squad mode divided up into multiple stages.Prepare to defend an area by searching for weapons & items, scavenging materials, and building defenses.Rack up points by fighting Fiends, collecting score multipliers, and destroying Fiend Spawners.Recover from the battle and search for more equipment.Travel across the map to the next defense point.Respawning is enabled until the last stage when players have to destroy a Boss Fiend and his horde of minions.Keep an eye out for special loot chests, which contain powerful weapons & provide a scoring bonus.

WEAPONS + ITEMS

Proximity Grenade LauncherFires an arcing, bouncing, explosive projectile that explodes when in proximity of an opponent.Available in Epic and Legendary Rarities.Found from Chests, Loot Carriers, Supply Drops, and Vending Machines.Semi-Automatic.Uses Rocket Ammo.Holds 2 Explosive Rounds.Rate of Fire: 0.65 shots per second.Player Proximity Radius: 250 units (about half the width of a tile).Explosion Radius: 300 units (about 60% of the width of a tile).Explosion damage:Player: 67/70Environmental: 131/138Reload Speed: 2.8s/3sProjectiles explode automatically after 10s or if it has nearly come to a stop.

Shield PotionIncreased the availability from Chest loot from 11.3% to 12.09%

Small Shield PotionIncreased the availability from Chest loot from 16.95% to 18.13%With items being added and removed, we’ve noticed that Shield Potions and Small Shields have been less available in Chests. So we’ve increased the chance to find Shields from Chests to compensate for that.

ShotgunsIncreased the overall chance to find from Floor loot from 8.50% to 9.77%After seeing the community’s feedback about Shotgun availability, we’ve increased the Shotgun availability from Floor Loot to make finding them in the early phases of the game easier.

Infantry Rifle Epic and Legendary variantsIncreased the availability from Floor loot from .067% to .105%Increased the availability from Chest loot from .414% to .645%

Heavy Assault Rifle Common variantDecreased the availability from Floor loot from 2.04% to 1.715%Decreased the availability from Chest loot from 12.47% to 10.46%

Mounted TurretDecreased the availability from floor loot from .59% to .46%

Storm FlipAdjusted Storm Flip to cause flat damage instead of being based on which Storm Phase is currently active.Causes 5 damage every second.We noticed with scaling damage that players held onto their Storm Flip later into matches, creating undesirable effects. This change gives players more value in using it earlier in matches.Reduced the availability from Chests from 3.39% to 1.69%Reduced the availability from Floor loot from 3.32% to 1.66%Added back into the Arena and Tournament playlists.We have visual effect changes coming in v9.30 that will help improve readability.

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