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Flattr Plus Seeks to Revolutionize Web Monetization

One of the most common ways for websites to generate income is to post ads. Today, many people use ad blockers so they won't be annoyed by all those ads. Flattr Plus provides a way for people to support their favorite websites and use an ad blocker at the same time. Flattr Plus, which is currently in beta, was created

Petition Requests Visas for eSports Players

Are eSports a “legitimate” sport? This question has been argued on social media ever since ESPN began including eSports events on its channel. You can tune in to watch teams of people compete against each other in video games like League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm, or Hearthstone on the same channel that brings you baseball, soccer, and other

Nintendo to Release Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem on Smart Devices

Nintendo revealed that it will be releasing its popular Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem games on smart devices. This news was part of a Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year ending March 2016. Nintendo is planning to release both Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem as their next steps in their smart device business. Both are popular games and are anticipated

“Swatting” Could Get You a 20-Year Prison Sentence

There is a bill going through Congress that could attach a 20-year prison sentence to the act of “swatting”. The bill passed the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, and its next step is a floor vote in the House. “Swatting”, for those who are unaware, is when a person calls the police to notify them of a bomb

Facebook and Twitter are Making Images More Accessible

It has been said that adding an image to your post in social media is a good way to get more people to look at it. People who are blind or visually impaired might not be able to see those photos. Facebook and Twitter have made changes that are designed to make the images more accessible. Facebook posted a blog

The Art of Atari Book is Coming in October

Ready for some some nostalgia? Those of us who look back fondly on the artwork and design style that accompanied Atari games have something to look forward to. The Art of Atari is coming! The book will be released in October of this year. The Art of Atari was announced at Emerald City Comic Con by Dynamite Entertainment, the publisher