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Two U.S. game theory specialists were awarded the Nobel prize in economic sciences for their groundbreaking research. Paul R Milgrom and Robert B Wilson won the award for their designs of mathematical models that made use of auction theory, a branch of game theory. Milgrom is a 72-year-old humanities professor at Stanford University and is known as one of the leading academics in the field of auction theory. Wilson, Milgrom’s 83-year-old Stanford colleague and thesis advisor, is an acclaimed professor of management and was Milgrom’s graduate professor....

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with Games Workshop gearing up to release not one, not two, but three new board games. GW has a long-standing history with board games, with some of their earliest releases in this format. Those of us of a certain age will remember the boxed games that GW released. We had Space Hulk, Dark Future, Talisman, Chainsaw Warrior, and Heroquest, to name but a few from the back catalog....

Our quick take Garmin Fenix 7 Solar - 4.5 / 5 Fenix aesthetic 47mm case 22mm QuickFit strap Waterproofed to 100m Stainless steel bezel and back Finishes: Silver, Carbon Grey, Slate Grey, Mineral Blue & Titanium Touchscreen navigation 1.3-inch transflective MIP panel 260 x 260 pixel resolution Touchscreen capable 33mm diameter Super battery life From 18 to 22 days of battery life (Solar model) Up to 73 hours GPS use (Solar model) Up to 18 days battery life (non-Solar) Up to 57 hours GPS use (non-Solar) Fitness and health data GPS, Galileo and Glonass navigation HIIT workouts, Golf maps, MTB performance PacePro, Body Battery, Garmin Coach, Suggested Workouts Breathing, sleep, stress, heart rate, SpO2 blood oxygen measure All the usual bells and whistles Garmin Pay contactless payment support Smartphone notifications Offline music playback To recap You often hear the phrase “the Swiss Army knife of X” referring to a product that does lots of things really well - and the Fenix 7 definitely fits that description....

If you’re in Adventure Rank 45 already in Genshin Impact, chances are, you’re no newbie anymore. But, maybe you still play like one! Never fear, though, because, despite the simple facade of Genshin Impact, it’s a game with a combat mechanic that’s somewhat full of exploits. Hence, there are some hidden advanced techniques that will make you look like an expert. Apart from those, there are also certain in-game mechanics that the game fails to explain thoroughly, making them somewhat hidden or forgettable....

Genshin Impact is home to a wide range of characters, all with different personalities and fighting styles. Liyue’s cast, in particular, is especially interesting since it’s rooted in Chinese culture. Chongyun is a four-star cryo claymore user who lives his life by working as an exorcist. He is a passionate young boy who has a modest take on life that has earned him fame throughout Liyue. While Chongyun doesn’t himself care for the attention, he feels it’s his duty to help those around him who are in need....

In Genshin Impact, each character requires slightly different ascension materials, and some of these are easier to find than others. One of the rarer items used for ascension is Starconch, a Liyue specific shell that’s used to level up Tartaglia, also known as Childe. There are several places to find Starconch, and since version 1.4, you can also buy it from a merchant in Liyue. Here’s where to find and farm Starconch....

Mihoyo has announced that the latest update to Genshin Impact, Version 1.5, will be released on April 28, 2021. Titled “Beneath the Light of Jadeite”, it will reveal more details about Zhongli, and introduce two brand new characters, Eula and Yanfei. There will also be two new enemies, and what appears to be player housing in the form of Madam Ping’s Serenitea Pot. A trailer showcasing the new features and characters has just been released, alongside concept art of the upcoming third major city and region, Inazuma....

We’re not due to see The Witcher season two until sometime next year, but in the meantime, Netflix is teasing shots of what to expect when Geralt returns for a new season of fun and adventures. To get us in the mood, Netflix recently tweeted a teaser shot that showcases Geralt’s new armor in season two. The armor definitely looks bulkier than it did in season one, which seemed to have been mostly based on the Kaer Morhen armor that Geralt starts the game with in Witcher 3....

Tablets are great devices to have and even if you have a smartphone with a big display, it will never quite offer the same satisfaction as a tablet will when it comes to work, play and even communication. Whether you use your tablet for competing in a live multiplayer game of Modern Combat 5: Blackout, or you use it to stream the latest episode of Better Call Saul on Netflix during your commute to work, there are plenty of ways to ensure you get the most out of your connected tablet....

Going Medieval has had time to settle in with players now, and one question that is still bouncing around is just how many people can you have in your settlement? Is there a population cap, or have the developers placed a hard cap on the number of settlers allowed? Information is a bit conflicted currently. According to a few comments on the official Steam discussion page, the developers have not introduced a flat cap to the population, but have implemented a sort of soft cap that limits your settlement to between 14-20 population....

Just yesterday, we found out that many of the advanced features that are coming to the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions of FIFA 22 would not make their way to the PC release. Things like the new HyperMotion animation technology won’t be available for the Steam release, and there’s currently no plans of adding them in a future update. Now there’s another reason to avoid the PC version of FIFA 22, and that’s a draconian installation limit of once per machine....

Our quick take FIFA 23 - 4.0 / 5 What’s new? Ultimate Team On the pitch Stunning but the same To recap In all, FIFA 23 is a very good game but hardly something new. To be fair, we’ve been saying this for a few years now, with real change only coming around once every so often. That being said, it’s still the best football game around bar none, and will reward hardcore fans, especially with the changes to the chemistry system in Ultimate Team and an additional focus on build-up-play on the pitch....

8 Final Fantasy IV And Turn-Based Co-Op 1991 was technically the first time co-op appeared in the series via Final Fantasy IV. Players could plug in another controller and that player could control some of the party. However, that’s the true extent of it — they couldn’t control anything outside of battle. While that’s a bit dubious in terms of fairness, regardless of further hair-splitting, this system was used for Final Fantasy V, Final Fantasy VI, and Final Fantasy IX, and it works across the SNES and PS1 versions of all four games....

When Final Fantasy 15 arrives on PC next year, this version of the game will include support for mods. While this could allow players to make all sorts of weird and wonderful content for the game, the mod support does come with a stern warning from the game’s director. Speaking during an interview at PAX West, director Hajime Tabata noted that “traditionally, Final Fantasy has a bit of an image that everyone has the exact same experience and shares that experience with everyone that plays the game....

Now that Final Fantasy 15’s Episode Gladiolus has officially released today, it seems as if Square Enix is ready to promote the role-playing game’s next piece of DLC known as Episode Prompto with a teaser trailer that takes a rather somber tone. The aforementioned first offering of paid post-launch content for the game starring the base game’s party member Gladiolus included the teaser for the title’s next piece of DLC, and the clip has been making the rounds online....

So, you’ve found yourself one of six shiny, yellow, magical orbs scattered throughout Midgar. You notice that this Materia is a bit different from the others, which might be intimidating. But alas, a master of Materia will need to be proficient in every type of orb to be the hero that Midgar needs. Yellow Materia, or Command Materia, are less common than some other Materia types in the Final Fantasy VII Remake but offer some of the most valuable and unique attributes around....

A new Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer was finally revealed during Sony’s recent State of Play livestream, confirming that the highly anticipated game is indeed still in the works. While this new Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer was certainly enough to get many fans excited, some may still wish to have one major question about the game answered: When is the Final Fantasy 7 Remake release date? At the time of writing, there is no officially confirmed release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake....

Final Fantasy is considered by many to be one of the greatest JRPG series around, and one of the main reasons why this is the case is due to the rich legacy of this franchise. The first game of this series came all the way back in 1987, and the series has never stopped wowing us ever since. One of the major reasons why Final Fantasy has remained so relevant is because the games always tried their best to evolve with the times and integrate unique mechanics that would keep the titles as fresh as can be....

Released for the Nintendo 3DS, Fire Emblem Fates is a tactical role-playing adventure. With this game, players can forge their own fate and play as any character within a class and battle the other side. Within Fire Emblem Fates, there are many classes players can pick and choose from to role play as. Like it is with every game, there are some good classes, some bad classes, and some that are just too great to not even consider....

It’s been a long road for the popular Destiny franchise which has seen a ton of changes since the 10 year partnership deal with Activision was signed by Bungie. Since 2010, a sequel was developed, countless expansions released, numerous high profile developers have left, and the partnership between Bungie and Activision was also ended back in early 2019. Although he hasn’t been with the company in six years, Marty O’Donnell has offered up his insight into the former deal between the two companies over the Destiny IP....