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November 3, 2024

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 review: A new generation of Windows computers

The Surface Pro 8 has design shortcomings, particularly in its 'lapability' due to its kickstand. The Surface Pro 11 features upgrades such as new Snapdragon hardware, improved battery life, and enhanced processing power. It represents a shift towards ARM technology, offering advantages like superior battery life, rapid boot times, enhanced security, and low power consumption. The Surface Pro 11 has display options of LCD or OLED, both with a resolution of 2,880x1,920 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It includes excellent stereo speakers, a 1440p ultrawide webcam, and effective microphone setup for video conferencing. The device handles daily tasks well but is heavier than competitors. It has limited ports and a familiar design aesthetic. The Snapdragon X Plus model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at ₹1,34,999, while the total cost with the keyboard and Slim Pen is ₹1,64,899. Battery life averages around 12-13 hours, which is less than some competitors. The base model offers a good price-to-performance ratio, with the Snapdragon X Elite model priced at ₹1,85,999.

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October 30, 2024

Minecraft College Football Has Had An Explosive First Season — And I Mean That Literally

Minecraft College Football is a virtual sports league within Minecraft that began in July, inspired by a viral clip from a Chicken State game. The league, known as the Minecraft College Athletics Association (MCAA), features over 25 teams, including Pig State and Ole Moo, and has gained attention from major networks like ESPN. The inaugural season has been marked by both triumphs, such as Pig State's victory over Ole Moo, and tragedies, including stadium bombings and campus violence. Dedicated commentators and a vibrant community engage in discussions and live streams of the games. The league incorporates whimsical elements, with teams named after Minecraft mobs, and players must embrace the theme to participate. High school and college students are showing support for Pig State through "pink outs" at games, fostering a sense of community among fans.

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October 26, 2024

What is the MCAA? Minecraft College Football teams and viral memes

The hashtag #MCAA refers to the Minecraft Collegiate Athletic Association, a creative trend among Minecraft enthusiasts who are forming their own teams and games inspired by college football. Traditional teams are humorously reimagined, such as Old Miss becoming Ole Moo and Virginia Tech as Pig State. Players share their matches on platforms like TikTok, leading to real-world drama, including a "Pig State fiasco." Some teams are reportedly building extravagant stadiums costing over ten billion dollars, which has led to accusations of fraud. Despite humorous scandals, the creativity involved in MCAA stadiums is notable. Minecraft will phase out its VR capabilities in early 2025, but the community continues to innovate.

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October 25, 2024

MCAA: Why is TikTok obsessed with Minecraft college football trend?

Minecraft has sold over 300 million copies and is currently trending on TikTok as players recreate college football teams, leading to competitions on social media. The MCAA trend began in July with a video from user @luke.pro.minecraft featuring a fictional Chicken State team. The hashtag #MCAA has nearly 10,000 posts on TikTok, with players recreating iconic American stadiums and enhancing their matches with broadcast-style announcements. MCAA stands for Minecraft Collegiate Athletics Association, parodying the NCAA, with teams humorously renamed, such as Ole Moo for Old Miss and Pig 10 for Big 10.

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October 25, 2024

What is the MCAA? TikTok obsessed with Minecraft college football trend

The MCAA phenomenon has gained popularity among TikTok users, especially college football fans, who enjoy a mix of sports and gaming through Minecraft. Creators are producing parodies of real-life college football leagues, with teams like Ole Moo (Ole Miss), Creeper A&M (Texas A&M), Villager Tech (Virginia Tech), and Blockston College (Boston College). These adaptations capture the excitement of actual games while adding humor. A recent TikTok highlighted a humorous ban on the Ole Moo band during offensive snaps, reflecting real-life incidents in college football. Fans express enthusiasm for the MCAA, with discussions about its potential expansion into college basketball, particularly with a Minecraft-themed March Madness.

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October 20, 2024

The Minecraft Experience Makes Worldwide Debut In DFW’s Growing Immersive Retail Mecca

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue has launched in Plano, Texas, located in a repurposed Buybuy Baby store spanning 28,000 square feet at 2712 N. Central Expressway. It invites players to engage in a collaborative quest to save villagers. The attraction will remain in Plano until early January before moving to undisclosed future locations, with potential expansions across the U.S., Europe, South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Plano was selected for its vibrant gaming community, and the area has seen a rise in immersive attractions like Cosm and the upcoming Netflix House at Galleria Dallas. The Minecraft Experience reflects a broader trend of transforming big box stores into experiential venues, although securing such locations can be challenging due to property owners' hesitance towards short-term leases.

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October 13, 2024

Retro PC gaming event welcomes Computer Animation and Game Development to new home

The College of Communication and Education hosted a retro PC gaming event to introduce its new Computer Animation and Game Development (CAGD) program. Dean Angela Trethewey highlighted the connection between storytelling and successful games. The event featured various gaming stations, including an emulator for classic games like “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “X-Men,” as well as laptops showcasing student-developed games. Participants played “Unreal Tournament” and “Duck Game,” with local non-profit Tech Toss contributing equipment and games. The event aimed to foster community dialogue about electronic waste while celebrating the enjoyment of retro gaming.

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October 12, 2024

There’s a future where you and your graphics card decide what a game looks like, not the developers

The evolution of gaming graphics is increasingly being driven by artificial intelligence rather than traditional game developers. Generative AI tools, such as the Gen-3 video-to-video tool on Runway ML, allow for the creation of new video content based on existing game footage, showcasing the potential for enhanced graphics. AI could utilize data from numerous televised football matches to develop models that render games indistinguishable from real-life matches, potentially shifting rendering techniques from traditional ray tracing to AI-generated visuals. This change may alter the role of GPUs, focusing on memory and matrix processing for complex AI algorithms instead of high-fidelity rendering. Generative AI could enable unique visual experiences tailored to individual player preferences, with future technologies like DLSS incorporating generative AI post-processing filters. This could lead to stunning remasters of older games and allow players to customize their gaming experiences significantly, despite challenges such as the need for substantial local storage and memory.

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October 11, 2024

Ukrainians bought physical copies of Astro Bot, EA Sports FC and Minecraft most of all in September

In September 2024, the most popular disc purchases among Ukrainian gamers included: 1. Astro Bot (PS5) 2. EA SPORTS FC 25 (PS5) 3. EA SPORTS FC 24 (PS5) 4. EA SPORTS FC 25 (PS4) 5. Minecraft (PS4) Other notable titles in the top fifteen by disc sales were Grand Theft Auto V (PS5), EA SPORTS FC 24 (PS4), Grand Theft Auto V Premium Edition (PS4), Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5), Mortal Kombat 11 (PS5), Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5), It Takes Two (PS4), Hogwarts Legacy (PS5), Hogwarts Legacy (PS4), and Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4).

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October 10, 2024

FIFA partners with Konami for esports

FIFA has announced a partnership with Konami to host two FIFAe World Cup events as part of Konami's eFootball series later this year. This collaboration follows a deteriorating relationship with Electronic Arts. Koji Kobayashi from Konami expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the promotion of eFootball, while FIFA's Chief Business Officer, Romy Gai, highlighted the partnership's alignment with FIFA's mission to promote football globally and create an inclusive ecosystem for players.