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Heads Up Gamers: Civilization VI Expansions Packs are Free

Andrew Orr ·

Aspyr is giving gamers a fantastic deal for the holidays. The Civilization VI expansion packs will be free for the rest of December. There will only be a free pack every 48 hours though. This is only for the iOS app. Here’s the schedule:

  • Dec. 20-22: Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack (usually US$4.99)
  • Dec. 22-24: Vikings Scenario Pack (usually US$4.99)
  • Dec. 24-26: Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack (usually US$4.99)
  • Dec. 26-28: Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack (usually US$8.99)
  • Dec. 28-30: Nubia Civilization & Scenario Pack (usually US$4.99)
  • Dec. 30 – Jan. 1: Khmer and Indonesia Civilization & Scenario Pack (usually US$8.99)
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Flexiroam Data Roaming Microchip with 2 GB Starter Pack: $41.65

Bryan Chaffin ·

Our deal of the day is an interesting one: the Flexiroam Data Roaming Microchip, an ultra-thin microchip sticker for your SIM card that lets you access data roaming in over 140 countries. Our deal includes 2GB of data, and you can manage your data from a companion app. It’s $49 through us, but coupon code MERRY15 at checkout brings it down to $41.65.

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The AR Cloud Could Be as Revolutionary as the Internet

Andrew Orr ·

I’m a firm believer in the future of AR and I think it has the potential to be as revolutionary as the internet. Amir Bozorgzadeh writes along similar lines about the ‘AR Cloud.’

The AR Cloud allows the real, physical, world and all of the otherwise mundane objects scattered throughout it to animate seamlessly with meaning and imagination, and AR itself becomes the interface that allows us to intuitively navigate the new layers of reality.

This is why I think Apple should release an augmented reality headset. If you want AR to be a casual tool, then do what you’re already doing and keep it confined to the iPhone. But if you want AR to be a second layer of reality, it needs glasses. No one wants to constantly hold a phone in front of their face.

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Twitch Streamers are Damaging their Health

Charlotte Henry ·

For many of us, being paid to play video games is the ultimate dream job. However, a new piece in Wired showed its not all it is cracked up to be. Professional gamers on Twitch play and stream for hours without a break to try and keep fans happy and the money coming in. And it has caused health issues, including serious back pain.

Professional streamers (and gamers more generally) tend to get the same health issues as office workers, who are also desk-bound for eight hours at a time. But they also share some problems with rock climbers and musicians, who put plenty of strain on their hands and wrists through repetitive motion.