COMPUTING & GAMES from The Verge - Gaming Posts for 12/26/2018

Excerpts: 'Doomba' turns your Roomba's cleaning maps into Doom levels It's practically a rule in tech: If it has electricity, eventually it will run Doom. Now a Roomba might have been a bit tricky to work into that equation, given the lack of things like a screen, but game developer Rich Whitehouse has found a way with a new tool he calls "Doomba" that can take floor map data from the smart cleaning robots and convert it into Doom levels, according to Polygon. The idea first started when Whitehouse and his wife were researching robot vacuums. Honestly, nothing will beat Whitehouse's own explanation for the tool's original, so I'll let him take it from here: I soon realized that there was a clear opportunity to serve the Dark Lord by conceiving a plethora of unholy algorithms in service to one of the... Continue reading… Read on » The 40 games we can't wait to play in 2019 The year is almost over, which means it's time to start dreaming about all of the great games you'll be playing in 2019 — and it sure looks like there will be a lot. Next year is shaping up to be packed with notable releases, from the charming world of Animal Crossing to the violent action of Gears of War. Of course, these are just the games we know about, and there will definitely be plenty of surprises throughout 2019. I've also only included games that are actually scheduled for next year, which is why you won't see big names like Metroid Prime 4, The Last of Us Part II, or Halo Infinite. Same goes for games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding that are likely years away from release. Additionally, it's important to note that some... Continue reading… Read on » The best apps and games for all of your new tech in 2018 Our top choices for your devices Continue reading… Read on » The 10 best games for your new Xbox One Microsoft's Xbox One has been on the market for more than five years, which means there are hundreds of good games for it. While there haven't been many top exclusives for the Xbox One this year, there are still some classic games you should absolutely try. And don't forget Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription ($9.99 a month) that provides access to more than 100 Xbox One games. If you just unwrapped a new Xbox One and you're looking for some games to play, here are a few of our favorites to get you started. We here at The Verge have rounded up our favorite and most-used apps, games, and utilities. Look for our app picks for iPhones, Android phones, PCs, and Mac; our favorite games for PCs, iOS and Android, and our top choices for... Continue reading… Read on » The 13 best games for your new PC If you're getting a new gaming PC as a gift this holiday season, you're going to want some games to play. So to help you out, we've collected a list of free and paid PC games that you should definitely check out. Some of these titles are graphically intensive (i.e. you need a powerful PC to run them well), so make sure your drivers are up to date and that you fulfill the recommended specs. There's a game here for every type of new (or seasoned) PC gamer: first-person shooters, simulation, strategy, party, MOBA (multiplayer online battle area), driving, and indie. Many of these games are used in our benchmark testing for gaming PCs, so besides serving a productive purpose, they're also some of my favorites. Take note that some of these... Continue reading… Read on »

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