NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Satuday, July 27
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Activision secretly experimented on 50% of Call of Duty players by 'decreasing' skill-based matchmaking, and determined players like SBMM even if they don't know it
If you ever find yourself in the middle of an argument about Call of Duty and want to toss a tank of gasoline on the fire, recite these four letters in order: S-B-M-M. Skill-based matchmaking is the invisible system by which Call of Duty, as well as most modern multiplayer games, match you with similarly-skilled players so that every matchup is as fair as possible.
New AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core CPU Benchmarks Leak While ASUS Posts 55000 Points With Ryzen 9 9950X LN2 Overclock
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X, the most entry-level Zen 5 Desktop CPU with 6 cores, has been tested in Cinebench while the Ryzen 9 9950X posts a new LN2 record.
Joining pregnancy tests and potato-powered calculators, smash hit roguelike Balatro is the latest thing that can run Doom
Calculators can run Doom. Pregnancy tests can run doom. Rat neutrons grown in a lab can run Doom. Dominos Apps can allegedly run Doom. And now, brain-frying roguelike Balatro has joined the eternally growing list of random things that can also run the seminal shooter.
Bing is experimenting with search pages that boot traditional results off to the side in favour of AI summaries, and the results are a bit of a mess
AI has been getting all up in our search results for a while now, with dubious results. While Google's AI Overviews feature had a rocky reception—what with it recommending you drink urine and all—it's not the only search engine that's been experimenting with a good dose of AI on its search pages.
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, July 26
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Marvel Rivals is adding two new heroes before the end of the closed beta test: Thor, the god of thunder, and Jeff, a shark with legs
Marvel Rivals closed beta test is off to a pretty impressive start since it began earlier this week. With servers getting overwhelmed at first and the hero shooter climbing into the top 10 most viewed games on Twitch, boasting just over 68K active viewers. But with only a few days before the end of the test, Netease is adding another surprise: two new heroes.
10 Best Recurring Zelda Bosses Across The History Of The Franchise, Ranked
series has introduced players to many unique characters, complex puzzles, and epic battles. One of the most exciting aspects of these adventures is facing off against tough bosses who challenge players' skills. These encounters are not only tests of courage but also moments that define each game. Over the decades, some of these bosses have become iconic, appearing in multiple titles and having their place in the lore of Hyrule.