Tag: Sports & Recreation
‘Forza Horizon 5’ turned me into a racing game fan
I’m not much of a car guy, but I do enjoy a good drive on an open road and have at least a passing appreciation for a fine automobile. Of course, my beyond-humble Toyota Prius only offers so much in the way of driving thrills. A realistic racing game always…
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Urtopia e-bike is basically a computer on wheels
The electrification of the bicycle has historically meant just that: A bike, but with an electric motor. You might find some other smart conveniences on higher-end models, but "less is more" has usually been the way. Urtopia, the latest e-bike brand from China, has other ideas. Its debut ride is,…
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Formula E says third-gen vehicle will be the world’s most efficient race car
Formula E has announced what it claims is the planet's most efficient race car. Teams will use the third-generation (Gen3) electric car in the 2022-23 season and can start testing it in the spring. Not only is the Gen3 lighter and smaller than the Gen2, Formula E and the Federation…
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Konami is refunding DLC purchases after disastrous ‘eFootball’ launch
Last month, Konami dropped Pro Evolution Soccer in favor of the new free-to-play eFootball franchise with the promise of decent gameplay on the cheap. Unfortunately, the launch was nothing short of woeful, with bad player models, numerous glitches and an uproar over a $40 DLC that couldn't even be redeemed…
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Muoverti says its tilting stationary bike feels like real cycling
While nothing can truly match the real thing, a number of stationary bike companies have tried to replicate the outdoor riding experience. A startup called Muoverti is the latest to take a swing with its TiltBikes. As the name suggests, the machine can swing from side to side while you're…
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‘Metroid Dread’ had me screaming my head off
Thanks to my parents, I was introduced to Monty Python pretty young. And the family that watches absurdist British comedy together… has a lot of in-jokes. For example, Any time we’re, say, outside when it starts raining and we all scurry for shelter, someone in my family is bound to…
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