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The best NBA 2K24 free agents by position to improve your team from the first minute


The classic mode par excellence in NBA 2K is none other than Ageswhat we once knew as Association. We will choose one of the 30 teams in the best basketball competition in the world, and we will make all the decisions on and off the court.

Surely you have a great plan for those next draft picks, or a transfer in mind that improves the starting five to storm the ring. But there is a very quick and incredibly cheap way to level up your starting rotation regardless of the team chosen: free agents.

They may not be the best players, but they can provide you with some bench depth that is so necessary in a season as long as the NBA, as well as they can provide you with specific things that you do not have on your team: outside shooting, defense on the ball or seniority. We have prepared a list for you with the best free agents available according to our experience and we have divided it by position.

Bases

Name

Assessment

Age

John Wall

79

33

j. Nowell

76

24

Kemba Walker

75

33

Goran Dragic

73

37

Howie Carney

74

29

There’s a big name on the table here. Starter last year in the Los Angeles Clippers, John Wall He could be an interesting option for the point guard position. Maybe he is no longer the star of yesteryear, but he can save your ballot from the bench. There are several interesting veterans, but if you want a play-created player, your man is Howie Carney and his A+ in outside defense and 3-point shooting.

Escorts

Name

Assessment

Age

Kelly Oubre Jr.

79

27

Edmond Sumner

75

27

Bryn Forbes

74

30

Kendrick Nunn

73

28

D. Lowry

73

25

This year’s jackpot is surely Kelly Oubre JR. She can also act as a forward and will give you both points and decent defense thanks to her size. Of course, you should know that she will probably ask for your Mid Level Exception because of her cache and she will never sign you for the minimum.

eaves

Name

Assessment

Age

T.J. Warren

76

30

Hamidou Diallo

76

25

Terence Davis

75

26

Justice Winslow

74

27

Stacey Carr

71

23

At the forward position you have young options like Terence Davis or Diallo, as well as greater versatility with Warren and Winslow. In case you want to opt for a machine-created player, we recommend you to Stacey Carra 3-point shooter who also has great outside defense.

Power Forward

Name

Assessment

Age

Javonte Green

75

30

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

75

22

Andre Iguadala

74

39

Stanley Johnson

73

27

Earl Jenkins

77

25

In an NBA with so much versatility, the 4 position has changed a lot. You may not find stars in this role within the initial free agency, but you will find some relevant players like Green or Iguadala, a young man like Robinson–earl, or a good shooter like Johnson. Again, there is a gem in made-up players and it is Earl Jenkins.

Pivot

Name

Assessment

Age

Jamychal Green

75

33

Willy Hernangomez

75

29

Bismack Biyombo

75

31

Usman Garuba

73

twenty-one

Adin Durmanenko

76

26

A position in which you will not find stars either, but you will find some scorers like Willy, or good defenders like Biyombo or Garuba. Whoever has a few centimeters more than these two is durmanenkoanother regen, but who also stands out for his great outside shooting capacity.

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How to eliminate the annoying bottom bar of your Xiaomi mobile when we use on-screen gesture navigation


Surely many of you who read us daily have selected on your Xiaomi devices the option to move around the system using gestures, a functionality that has been with us for several years and that certainly It is quite comfortable when using the mobile with much more precision and speed.

However, the fact of activating this option means that we are going to have to suffer an annoying bottom bar that tells us that we have activated this functionality and taking away some usable space in the interface. Luckily, this bar can be easily removed, and that is what we are going to teach you how to do in this post.

It is that easy to remove the bottom bar from the interface of your Xiaomi mobile

As we tell you, the fact of having a bar at the bottom of the interface can be a handicap for many users. In fact, given the time we have been using this type of gesture It seems to us that it is a completely expendable elementsince we are fully adapted to using gestures in our day to day.

Furthermore, if we remove the bar let’s gain some useful screen on our devices so while it’s not going to make a huge difference, it’s nice to have a cleaner panel of elements, as it’s something that will adapt to whatever part of the interface we’re in.

That said, we leave you below with the way in which you are going to be able to get rid of this barwhich is quite simple:

  • Enter the settings of your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone and access the “Home screen” section
  • Now, click on “System Navigation”
  • With the Gestures option selected, activate the “Hide full screen indicator” section

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How to have Microsoft Project xCloud on an Android TV and play all of its games

Although in principle it is not compatible, you can test Microsoft Project xCloud games on your Android TV: You only need an invitation to the streaming platform, a Bluetooth wireless controller (preferably Xbox One) and the steps that we explain in this article.

Not long ago, Microsoft Project xCloud extended its borders to reach territories such as Spain; and we have already been able to thoroughly test the game streaming platform. We not only tested it on several Android phones, also on a device with Android TV. Microsoft is not saying that this system is compatible, but the truth is that it works really well. Do you want to try it on your TV or player with Android TV? We teach you all the steps.

Check here : List of the 150 BEST games on xCloud Project

xCloud is suitable for Android TV

According to Microsoft specifications, Project xCloud is only suitable for mobile devices with a minimum of Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Bluetooth 4.0. The requirement is clear: mobile. In fact, if you try to install the app that opens the door to game streaming, Xbox Game Streaming, you will see that your Android TV does not appear in the list of compatible devices. But that doesn’t mean these devices are disabled for Project xCloud, on the contrary.

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We tested the streaming service on a 2017 Nvdia Shield TV with Android TV 9 Pie and the official Nvidia controller itself. After our testing, there is no limitation on using Bluetooth controllers that are compatible with Project xCloud: despite Microsoft claiming that an Xbox One controller is required, the truth is that Other wireless controls work, like the PS4, the Switch Pro controller or from the Nvidia Shield TV. And the experience is excellent.


Let’s go with what we were looking for: How to install Microsoft Project xCloud on an Android TV? The Xbox Game Streaming app is not available for the system, but there aren’t many complications when starting the streaming platform: it’s just like that.

  • Go to the Google Play store on your Android TV and find a file manager. TV File Commander is a very good recommendation.
  • Download the latest version of Xbox Game Streaming for Android from Apk Mirror and upload the file to your Drive account.
  • Open TV File Commander on your TV, sign in to your Google Drive account, and install the Xbox Game Streaming Apk.

  • As the Microsoft application is a file which is not distributed on Android TV access will not appear on the TV interface. To use it, you need a launcher, like Sideload Launcher. Install it on your Android TV.

Side-loading launcher

  • Open Sideload Launcher and run Xbox Game Streaming.
  • Sign in with your Xbox account (remember you need a Project xCloud invite): the connection will open in a web browser, you need to have it installed (you can use Puffin TV).

Check here : Game Pass and xCloud – All the news about Xbox services

With the above, you will have quick access to Microsoft Project xCloud, but another essential element is missing: the command. You need to connect a Bluetooth wireless controller to your Android TV, always keeping in mind that it should at least be Bluetooth 4.0. The Xbox One controller has the best performance, but you can also play with other controls, such as the PS4 or Nintendo Switch.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider on Android TV with Project xCloud

The xCloud experience on the TV screen is excellent: Microsoft has adapted the interface so that it can be used without complications on televisions. You can browse the game catalog horizontally, menus are easily accessible, and the game runs while taking up all available space, just like starting an Xbox connected to the TV. Of course, right now at 720p.

Source: Frandroid

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“It’s not too late to pay it back”: A brazen thief steals an indie developer’s award at Gamescom 2023

2Awesome Studio and publisher Playstack presented a demo of the colorful and humorous roguelike shooter at Gamescom 2023 and they received an award for the game. However, the trophy has apparently disappeared. without a trace, causing Playstack to go on X (formerly Twitter) towards the daring thief… or thief.

Indie developer wins a trophy at Gamescom and it gets stolen

In X, Playstack posted a picture of the best game trophy at the Gamescom Award 2023. The publisher recalls how much effort has gone into development and calls for the award to be returned:

To the person who stole our “Best Indie Game” award at Gamescom: It’s not too late to return it. The developers have invested long time in demo for this event. Please don’t ruin this moment for them. If anyone finds the trophy, please contact us.”

Stolen trophy at Gamescom 2023

Until now, there is no new news about a happy ending for this story. Under the post, only users express their anger at the audacity or share how sorry they are about the incident.

What is AK-Xolotl about?

The most important information is already found in the unusual title name: it’s about axolotls with AKs. Avid amphibian babies are controlled in a roguelike shooter, ironically from a top-down perspective

you shoot through different biomes, unlock new weapons and upgrades. By the way, you can try if you like the concept through Steam, a free one is also available there.

will be released on September 14 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X/S, Switch and PC.


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F1 test in Bahrain can now be followed live via Viaplay

We still have to be patient before the 2022 F1 season starts. You can now follow the F1 test in Bahrain live via Viaplay and competitor F1 TV Pro.

The new Formula 1 season will officially start next week, with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20. The teams have already arrived in the country, because they will want to prepare optimally for the new season. From Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 March, the teams will therefore be able to drive around the circuit to set up the cars as well as possible before the Bahrain Grand Prix starts.

Fortunately, unlike the F1 test in Barcelona, ​​the preparation in Bahrain will be broadcast live. So if you don’t want to miss anything from Formula 1, you can now turn on Viaplay to follow all developments live. The streaming service is available every day and the broadcast lasts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Dutch time.

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That is the time that the teams are allowed to drive around the circuit. The morning session is from 08:00 to 12:00 Dutch time, after which there is a break of three hours. The afternoon session is then from 13:00 to 17:00. In the meantime, the commentary will be provided by Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk, the duo that will also cover all Grands Prix. In addition to the pair, other commentators will also be joining to share their findings.

F1 test can also be followed via other streaming service

If you don’t have Viaplay, but you do want to follow developments in Bahrain live, you can also call on F1 TV Pro. This streaming service is a lot cheaper, but you have to take into account that there are no Dutch comments on the service, unlike last year. Viaplay has decided not to partner with F1 TV Pro and provide commentary for the competing Formula 1 streaming service.


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Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, G2 and G1: features and specifications of the new processors for Android consoles


Almost two years ago, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 alongside a reference device made by Razer. We were able to test it in Hawaii and, basically, it was a portable console that allowed us to demonstrate the benefits of this processor created for this type of device.

Later, and already in the form of a commercial product, we were able to test the Razer Edge and, now, Qualcomm has presented the new generation of its SoC focused on video games. In addition, it is accompanied by two other proposals for machines with different capacities. Next, we tell you all the details of the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, the Snapdragon G2 and the Snapdragon G1.

Data sheet of the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, G2 and G1

Snapdragon g3x gen 2

SNAPDRAGON G2

SNAPDRAGON G1

CPU

Qualcomm Kryo 8 core

Qualcomm Kryo 8 core

Qualcomm Kryo 8 core

GPUs

Adreno A32

Adreno A21

Adreno A11

wireless connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 up to 5.8Gbps

5G mmWave

Wi-Fi 6E

5G mmWave

wifi 5

bluetooth

5.3

5

5

camera support

double chamber

–

–

Screen resolution

FullHD+ at 144Hz

FullHD+ at 144Hz

HD@60Hz

From the most extreme power to streaming-based consoles

Given the characteristics, we are going to delve a little into each of the processors. The most striking is obviously the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2. It is the one that is focused on machines for enthusiasts and, according to Qualcomm, the GPU is 30% faster than the previous generation. It is expected to be on par with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, but it is too early to tell.

Qualcomm has published a series of features that accompany this SoC in a reference device and we can verify that it is a device created to enjoy video games to the fullest. It has 12 GB LPDDR5X at 4.2 GHza storage of 256 GB UFS 4.0 and active dissipation of 15 W.

On the other hand, the Snapdragon G2 is a SoC built for a machine capable of running native games No problem, but not to the last. The company has not published concrete details about this SoC, but at XDA Developers we can read that it would be on par with a Snapdragon 778G.

Finally there is the Snapdragon G1. There are no specific details about the SoC either, but this processor is focused on streaming gaming. Hopefully it will be very efficient both on power to maximize battery life and on latency.

When we have concrete details such as processor frequency and other data, we will update the article.

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This is the “nuclear backpack” of the creator of ChatGPT: a Macbook capable of turning off the AI ​​in the event of an apocalypse

Surely the name of Sam Altman sounds familiar to you. If you don’t know who he is, he founded OpenAI, the company responsible for ChatGPT, the most advanced artificial intelligence in the world. His case is peculiar, because he has gone from irrelevance to fame in a very short time, just like his company.

You know that what you are getting into is uncharted territory. We all know how artificial intelligence begins, but not how it ends. What if he turns against us? And if it becomes more intelligent than the human being? Some similar concerns were raised with Skynet in the Terminator saga, and the CEO of OpenAI doesn’t like it.

The equivalent of a nuclear briefcase of the President of the USA

If we look for pictures of Sam on the internet, We will see that in more than one he wears a blue backpack. It could seem that of any computer scientist, but no. In fact, the closest comparison would be that of the nuclear ball of the President of the United States. It is a briefcase that always accompanies Joe Biden —and at the time predecessors such as Donald Trump or Barack Obama— so that he can drop an atomic bomb wherever he is.

Well then Sam Altman’s famous blue backpack is similar. He evidently does not have the ability to destroy the world, but he does have the ability to avoid it. Apparently he’s worried that what was once Skynet science fiction might become reality, and he doesn’t want any trouble.

According to what they say on Twitter and the media, inside he would have a computer —presumably a Mac since he has been a fan for years— with the ability to Destroy all the servers that host your artificial intelligence. That way, if one day the intentions of the AI ​​were evil, it could be avoided with this team.

If we investigate a little, it is true that he appears with her practically every time he moves. It would not be surprising, considering that SamaGame reports that he believes in the apocalypse and is prepared for it. Let’s hope I never have to use that backpackBut it’s okay to have it just in case.

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Best price clauses: Federal Cartel Office closes proceedings against Lieferando


Competition watchdogs have targeted Lieferando because of price clauses embedded in contracts with restaurants. The proceedings have now been discontinued because there is no sufficient evidence that these make it more difficult for other delivery services to enter the market.

The Federal Cartel Office has suspended proceedings against the food delivery service Lieferando until further notice due to price clauses embedded in contracts with restaurants. All in all, the competition authority currently has no sufficient evidence to suggest that the clause represents a serious obstacle to the market entry of other delivery services, said head of the authority Andreas Mundt.

Possible obstacle to competition

The background: The delivery service – the top dog in Germany according to the cartel office – requires restaurants to ensure that the prices charged by the Lieferando subsidiary, which is part of Just Eat Takeaway, correspond to the prices in the restaurant’s own sales channels. The competition authorities see such clauses as a possible obstacle to competition. This means that restaurants may lose the incentive to commission other brokerage platforms on more favorable terms. The Federal Court of Justice had confirmed the ban on a similar best price clause on the hotel platform Booking.com.

However, the market conditions for food deliveries are different than in the booking case, said Mundt. The market and business models surrounding food orders are in flux. Restaurants are increasingly taking advantage of new alternative offers and are sometimes commissioning several delivery services at the same time. “All in all, we currently have no sufficient evidence to suggest that the clause represents a thorough obstacle to the market entry of new platforms with differentiated offers,” said the head of the authority.

Discontinuation of proceedings

However, the discontinuation of the proceedings for discretionary reasons does not make any statement about the admissibility of the investigated best price clause under antitrust law, it was said. The cartel office will continue to monitor competition and take action if this appears necessary.

According to competition watchdogs, best price clauses often only appear to be advantageous for consumers. By preventing cheaper prices through other distribution channels, they can have a negative impact on competition between competing providers of online intermediation services and make it more difficult for new providers to enter the market.


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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: “Super weird” Red XIII on a Chocobo – it was Nomura’s idea


In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth you will probably ride chocobos a few times. And if Red XIII is on the team, then Red XIII also rides a chocobo. We’ve known this since the current trailer and it’s also possible in the TGS demo. Some fans find this funny, but some also find it quite strange.

“Super weird,” comments Gregor “Chaz Ashley” Kartsios, for example, in his video for the demo. And a “bit ridiculous” even. When he saw this for the first time, he fell away from the faith. In fact, Red XIII looks a little, shall we say, awkward on the Chocobo. Why doesn’t Red XIII just follow? The muscle pack would certainly be able to do that too.

IGN also finds it at least strange and asked whether it wasn’t a little uncomfortable for Red XIII and whether he wouldn’t have to worry about back pain. “Yes. Thank you for this great question,” replies director Naoki Hamaguchi. Red XIII and the way he rides a chocobo was also a “hotly debated topic” among the developers.

“So we discussed it a lot and agreed on Mr. Nomura’s idea of ​​how he should ride the chocobo,” Hamaguchi said. So it was Tetsuya Nomura’s idea. Ultimately, it is also the opinion that this represents the “comical elements” of the series, which are also representative of the FF7 games, even against the background of the serious plot.

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IGN immediately follows Cloud on the Segway. “Yes. The fact that Cloud rides a Segway in the trailer also caused a stir in Japan,” says Hamaguchi. Fans will travel to many places, such as Costa del Sol, the resort town.

They were thinking about a “more exciting way” the group could get around there. “So when we were thinking about a hand-controlled wheeled transportation device, some kind of Segway-like device came to mind, and we’re really happy that this is being noticed not only in Japan but also worldwide,” says Hamaguchi.

Images: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix

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Hogwarts Legacy has a particular diversity problem


Hogwarts Legacy seems to be a great success. The game scores well with the reviewers, is streamed a lot on Twitch and is one of the most popular games on Steam. Still, gamers have a particular diversity problem, which was quickly solved with a user-made mod.

Hogwarts Legacy is immensely popular and is one of the most successful game launches ever. On Steam, the game recorded the second highest number of simultaneous players ever for a single-player game, higher than Fallout 4, for example, but just behind Cyberpunk 2077. Still, the game has been the subject of quite a bit of controversy, and not just because of statements by the creator of the entire Potterverse, JK Rowling. No, several players complain that they can’t make their character ‘white’ enough in the game!

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Hogwarts Legacy, like many games, has an extensive option to customize your character. Anyone who only works with the character creator mode and wants to copy the image of Draco Malfoy there, for example, will soon notice that the skin color of your character cannot be made as ‘white’ as that of Draco. Big deal, you might think, but players from Northern Europe in particular are now complaining that it is now impossible to make an image of themselves in the game.

Modders rush to the rescue

It didn’t take long for the mod scene to recognize this problem and in no time a mod was released under the name Paler and Darker Skins for Player Character. Although this mod adds both extra dark and extra light skin tones, players seem to use the mod mainly to enable the ‘whiter’ skin tones. The mod does not add any new skin tones, but makes the lightest and darkest skin tones more pronounced.

The mod is immediately very popular. It is already the most popular mod on nexusmods.com for the game, more popular than mods that polish the frame rate or make other technical improvements.

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Available from February 10, 2023

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Mocro Mafia season 6 will end the series


Videoland has had great success with the Mocro Maffia series since 2018. The fifth season just started. That won’t be the end of the series yet, but it will be relatively soon.

Those who like nerve-racking TV can now enjoy a new season of Mocro Maffia. Fans may not be able to get enough of the series for a long time to come, but everything must come to an end. Videoland has now announced that the end of Mocro Maffia is in sight.

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Because the sixth season will be the end of the series. Videoland says that the battle will come to an end “once and for all” in a “ruthless” final season. That season should be released in 2024.

An exact release date for the season has not yet been announced. Also the number of episodes has not yet been revealed. Previous seasons of the series have seven or eight episodes, so it is likely that season 6 will also be about that length.

Mocro Mafia season 5 now available

Those who want to get well prepared for the last season, therefore have about a year left to watch everything from Mocro Maffia. If you’re up to date, you can stream a new episode every week on Videoland since June 5. In addition to the five seasons of Mocro Maffia itself, there are also three spin-offs that you can watch.