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When the representative for Playmobil reached out a couple months ago and asked whether we would be interested in reviewing the Large Zoo, a brand new set to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Playmobil, I was instantly intrigued. If you read my article on why I think Wiltopia is the best Playmobil lineup  you know that we felt the sets that included animals – excluding cats, dogs, horses – were the best Playmobil had to offer. The animals are super…

Later this month, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is coming out for the Nintendo Switch. Today, Nintendo released a video where the Nintendo Treehouse plays the game. Check it out below. Its so cool to see the Nintendo Treehouse back! Missed them. This was a surprise video for sure. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is coming out on July 18th, 2024. So close! Check out the video and let us know what you think. Are you looking forward to Nintendo…

Air traffic management (ATM) is the cornerstone of global aviation, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft. Modern ATM systems are complex and integrate various advanced technologies to manage increasing air traffic demands, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency. Big data analytics has become a crucial tool in this landscape, enabling more intelligent and adaptive air traffic control (ATC) systems. This article explores the technologies used in air traffic management and the role of big data analytics in transforming…

The need for fast internet connections has grown over the years, and AI is now playing an important part in improving internet speed. With AI’s help, Broadband networks can now evaluate massive amounts of data, learn from patterns found, and make real-time choices. Here are five key areas where AI can significantly contribute to developing ultra-fast broadband speeds: Predictive Maintenance Predictive maintenance is a preventative approach that uses AI to anticipate possible problems with the network before they become critical.…

Since I began working at home for my day job, I’ve been really intrigued by solo board games. The thing is, setting up a massive game to play all by myself isn’t really all that much fun, so lighter and quicker solo games are the things I love to play. Over the past few weeks I’ve been playing through What Lies Beneath, a solo dungeon crawl experience within a decent sized book, and it was way more fun than I…

Effective leadership is much more than delegating tasks, it involves being a good communicator, listener, innovator, and out-of-the-box thinker. Effective leaders are the ones who have a profound impact both on their members and the company. Employees and team members who get to work with effective leaders tend to be more productive, happier and engaged. So how can you become a better and effective leader? Well, we have discussed a few tips here that might be able to help you…

The little card games that Bombyx publishes are fantastic. The big one that folks know all about is Sea Salt and Pepper (also released by Pandasaurus Games in other regions) but I recently had the chance to play Pixies, sent over to us by Canadian distributor Ilo. This little card game is easy to take here, there, and everywhere, and is simple to learn mechanics. Yet, there is a decent amount of depth and decision making that makes this an…

The Internet is a massive network of interconnected links that transport information from one location to another. The idea of autonomous systems forms the basis of this framework. Each AS is a collection of IP routing prefixes managed by network operators that express the same routing policy throughout the Internet. A characteristic known as Autonomous System Numbers is used to facilitate the identification of each of those systems. Let’s talk about Autonomous System Numbers in detail! What are ASNs? The…

Keplerth crash-lands on your PC with an intriguing premise: survive and thrive on a hostile alien world. Waking up in a hibernation pod, you’re stripped bare, with nothing but your wits and the untamed wilderness surrounding you. This 2D sandbox RPG throws you headfirst into a world brimming with possibilities, but be warned, the journey is as unforgiving as the terrain. Keplerth’s strength lies in its open-ended gameplay. You carve your own path in this procedurally generated world. Will you…

Taking on the mantle of Robin Hood in a video game isn’t new, but Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders throws a fresh curveball by blending action-adventure RPG elements with a hefty dose of base building and survival. Here’s a deep dive into my experience playing it on PC: Living the Bandit Life: The game definitely captures the essence of Robin Hood’s legend. You’ll rob the rich (Sheriff’s patrols and tax collectors) to help the poor (villagers who desperately need food…