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FIFA 21 Isn’t Getting a Free Demo, Despite the Long-Running Tradition of Electronic Arts

Every year Electronic Arts under the label EA Sports releases a FIFA game; hence continuing its series of football simulation video games. By 2011, the FIFA franchise was localized into 18 languages and was available to be accessed in 51 countries. The FIFA franchise got listed in Guinness World Records as the best-selling sports video game in the world. FIFA series has sold over 282.4 million copies by 2019, which makes it one of the best-selling video game series ever developed. Electronic Arts have always been giving a free demo on the release of its FIFA franchise games over the years. But this time Electronic Arts will not be rolling out a free demo for its upcoming game FIFA 21 in its FIFA franchise. Many game series’ have already stopped offering demos while FIFA was among the very few franchises that kept the tradition alive to date but not anymore. It will be the first time in the history Electronic Arts will launch the FIFA game without a free trial ahead of its launch. Howe...

Android Games That Don’t Require an Internet Connection

Most of the games out there require a high-speed internet connection, and a person can’t play these games who do not have an internet connection. Fortunately, we have some fantastic offline games that you can play without any internet connection. Here is the list of some best offline games. Alto’s Odyssey Alto’s Odyssey is a side-scrolling infinite runner game that needs no internet connection to play. In the game, your goal is to run as far as possible and collect coins by avoiding various obstacles. It provides you with a variety of features, including various unlockable stuff, a good looking and straightforward user interface, simple mechanics, and many more things. It is quite a very popular offline game available for free to play. Bloons TD 6 Bloons TD 6 is quite a unique game where you have to set up the towers alongside a road and kill various bad guys. The game provides you with a variety of features, including various heroes, five different levels of upgrades, 19 towers, v...

Jake Gyllenhaal and Villeneuve Reunite to Work on a New Project

The “Prisoners” actor has teased about a project which would see him and the “Dune” director come together again. The duo has worked together on two critically acclaimed films, “Prisoners” and “Enemy.” An untitled and unrevealed project could succeed in those two. Villeneuve said in June of this year that now that he has steered the wheel for big-budgeted massive projects “Blade Runner 2049” and “Dune,” he would like to take a break now and shift his focus to smaller-scale projects like “Sicario.” Probably, that smaller project has already been decided by the director, which he would go for after the release of Dune. That same project might also star Jake Gyllenhaal as he revealed in the Team Deakins’ podcast that he and Villeneuve are up to something. Jake Gyllenhaal starred in two successive movies directed by Denis Villeneuve. One of them was the mind-bending thriller “Enemy.” Another one was the mystery film Prisoners in which he was there alongside Hugh Jackman. Both the films...

Fast & Furious Needs Another Tokyo Drift (But Not A Sequel)

Fast & Furious is one of the most popular film series in Hollywood. Despite all the parts being super-hit, Tokyo Drift has impacted Fast & Furious in several ways. The series could try for another movie like it, but should not try for a sequel. The Fast and the Furious was the first film of this series and was released in 2001. It was a great success and gained a lot of fame at that time. It was a crime-genre film. Later, in the year 2003, John Singleton directed its sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious. It was also praised by the audiences. These films were based on crime and street car-racing cultures in the areas such as Miami and South Central Los Angeles. After getting success in both of the previous films, Justin Lin directed another sequel to this series, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, which was released in the year 2006. The story of the film was based completely on street car-racing and took place in Japan. The story also did not include any characters from the previous t...

5 Things We Know About Shazam! Fury Of The Gods

Shazam! is a superhero film that is based on the character of the DC comics. It was released in the year 2019 and directed by David. F. Sandberg. The second part of the film Shazam! is one of the most anticipated upcoming superhero films. This year, people were not able to watch any superhero films in the cinema due to the pandemic, but the most awaited movie for fans is the second adventure of Shazam – titled Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Here are all the five things we know about Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Return Of The Cast It has already been confirmed that the cast of the last film Shazam! is returning, and this news is quite relaxing for the people who enjoyed the portrayal of the previous cast. The important part is – Zachari Levi will again play the role of superhero Shazam. Asher Angel will once again play the role of Shazam’s younger version, the boy Billy Batson. The role of Billy’s good friend Freddy will be once again played by Jack Dylan Grazer. Release Date Shazam! Fury ...

Why Netflix Keeps an Update by Asking ‘Are You Still Watching?’

Netflix is one of the most popular online streaming platforms to binge-watch your favorite tv shows and movies. Have you ever wondered why Netflix keeps an update by asking if you’re still watching, then your friends asking about you? Netflix offers a lot of shows based on different genres and countries. Not only this, but it brings out all the episodes of a show at once for you to binge-watch. It automatically takes you to the next episode when the previous one gets completed. A lot of times when you continuously stream shows or movies on Netflix, it interrupts by flashing a notification which says ‘Are you still watching?’ However, to continue watching, you’ve to tap on the ‘Continue Watching’ option. Otherwise, you’ll not be able to move forward. The reason behind the appearance of this pop-up is the continuity of the show. Usually, it appears when you’ve watched two episodes without disturbing any controls on the screen. However, if you keep using the controls such as play/pause,...

5 Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speed

Lately, the internet has been a vital part of our lives. Especially, when the coronavirus pandemic hit the world and forced millions of people to stay inside their houses. Although the internet has been in existence for a long time now. But this time, it was the only medium left to stay connected. Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc. became places for work, meet up with friends and family, and continue to educate. People are now sufficiently familiarized with working remotely by streaming live. The slow internet speed during the pandemic came out as another technological challenge while working from home. So, how can you boost your Wi-Fi speed, to ace your work reports while working from home? Here are 5 ways to enhance your Wi-Fi connectivity. Pick an Internet Provider With the Fastest Speeds If you haven’t looked around the internet providers in your area then you are probably missing out a great deal for yourself. The competition in the market is tougher than ever and the ser...

Best Calming Apps to De-stress Your Mind

Life is a blend of both happiness and sadness. One may have to deal with stress in life at any time. Some find it difficult to tackle these situations. You can’t focus on your work properly if you feel stressed. If you are looking for the best apps to keep yourself stress-free, here are some apps for you. Let’s have a look at the best calming apps. Dark Noise Dark Noise kicks off the list of the best calming apps. It is one of the best calming apps on the list. It helps you relax and soothes your mind with soft music. It contains some good music tones that can give your mind relaxation. The app is known for its ambient music. Ambient music is considered to be the best way to soothe the mind. Ambient music is said to have a good feeling that can truly change your feelings and thoughts. A lot of experts believe that music has a deep relationship with our mind and thoughts. The app has been designed on the same notion. If you think that you are not in the right situation and want to ca...

Best Antivirus Software Packages for Windows 10

Digital security is very important these days since our lot of important and sensitive data is stored on our computers. It is important to keep that data safe from hackers, cyber theft, virus, and other malware attacks. Antivirus software packages are a good solution for that. In this article, we are going to list the best antivirus software packages available for your computers running Windows 10. Let’s scroll down and know more about these. Kaspersky Total Security Kaspersky Total Security is complete protection for the functioning and storage of your computer. It has got nearly perfect malware protection with features like anti-theft, backup software, firewall, webcam protection, and much more. There is also a virtual keyboard and password manager available to protect your sensitive data. There is a VPN service also offered by this software package which will not only keep your PC protected but also your identity and data while surfing the internet. You can buy the annual subscri...

Theories That Will Flip Your Understanding of Tenet

Let us look at the theories that explain some unanswered questions about Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending movie Tenet. Remember the film Donnie Darko? Or Primer? Some films require theories after theories to just wrap our heads around the film and actually get to a point where you can confidently say that you finally understand what the hell was going on there. Are you watching it closely? The famous dialogue from Christian Bale’s character Alfred Borden from the film The Prestige describes Nolan films in the best way. Christopher Nolan is one of the directors who just does not believe in making a straight forward film. He believes in creating a puzzle. An enigma that will capture the audience’s imagination for days once they walk out of the theater. Spinning top. Dream or Reality? One simple question compelled several fans to watch the film Inception again and again. Of course, fans prodded Nolan for an answer for several years, but he never gave it. He swung the question in a dif...

‘The Venture Bros.’ Has Been Canceled!

The Venture Bros. has been canceled by Adult Swim after a successful run of seven seasons; Christopher McCulloch announced the news on Twitter on Monday. It’s devastating news for McCulloch, who was in the middle of the writing process with his team for season 8. On Twitter, he thanked his fans for their continued “support and patience” for 17 years and informed them that season 8 would not return. McCulloch uses the pseudonym Jackson Publick on the show and on Twitter. In response to Variety, Adult Swim affirmed their decision and promised that they would look for a way to continue the story with Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer. Adult Swim added that they also would love to have a Venture Bros. continuation and are currently looking for “a solution.” Variety reports that a possible alternative would be to shift Venture Bros to another streaming platform, possibly HBO Max. However, the alternative is still being studied, and nothing is confirmed yet. Venture Bros. is the lon...

Black Clover to Use a Song by Tomorrow X Tomorrow in Its Upcoming Season

The opening of the third season of Black Clover has been recently announced on social media. Studio Pierrot teased the show with a clip that was more than a half-minute long. The 12th series’ opening will go along with the Tomorrow X Tomorrow song that will play in episode 141 onwards. The new opening song choice has been very well received by the fans who are very excited for the upcoming season; it seems that the studio understands the fanbase and its taste really well. There is nothing new in K-pop artists being involved with an anime. They have been making opening and ending themes for a long time now, so there is nothing out of the ordinary that Black Clover’s opening song Everlasting Shine is created by Tomorrow X Together, a South Korean boy band. K-pop artists have been involved in making songs for anime since 2002. One of the earliest examples of this was Masayume Chasing by BoA, which was used for the ending of InuYasha. Ever since K-pop artists have been involved with anim...

5 Things Umbrella Academy & Misfits Have In Common

The Umbrella Academy is a superhero web TV series written by Gerard Way. It is based on a comic series, and it is a tale of a dysfunctional family of adopted sibling superheroes. It was broadcasted in the year 2019. On the other hand, Misfits is a scientific comedy television show broadcasted in the year 2009. The tale of the show tells about a group of offenders sentenced to work in a community service program, but after an electrical storm, they get possessed with supernatural powers. The Umbrella Academy and Misfits, both the superhero shows, have many similarities. Both the shows are interesting and have different stories with some similarities and differences. It means if you like one of the shows, you will enjoy the other one. Here we will show five things Umbrella Academy and Misfits have in common. Both Feature A Motley Crew Of Superhumans In both of the shows, The Umbrella Academy and Misfits, the story mainly focuses on two groups of young people possessed with supernatur...

How to Check the Air Quality Index Near You on Android

Air quality can be a significant concern depending upon the area you live in. Especially, bad air quality can cause a lot of breathing problems and other diseases that need to be avoided. There are various reasons for reducing air quality, such as wildfires, pollution, etc. Do you want to check the Air Quality Index nearby? Yes, it is possible with the help of an Android device or a tablet. There are a lot of third-party applications offering you this service. Read along to learn more about the same! A lot of people aren’t aware of the term Air Quality Index. Thus, to be clear about the same, it is a scale that measures the quality of air around you. The scale has six colors that categorize the air quality from good to hazardous. Below mentioned are the ways to check the Air Quality Index in your Android device: Checking Air Quality With Google Assistant Google Assistant is present on almost all the android phones or tablets. Thus, checking the Air Quality Index with the help of G...

How to Organize and Use the Google Assistant ‘Bedtime’ Routine

Most of us follow a bedtime routine, including switching off the lights, putting an alarm, turning your device to silent mode, etc. However, even the simplest jobs sound tough when you’re exhausted and tucked in bed without turning off the lights. Getting up again and following the routine seems like a bad idea. Do not worry! You can do it with Google Assistant ‘Bedtime’ routine using Google’s Home app. Sounds great, right. ‘Routines’ are an in-built feature for the Assistant that offers you to create a sequence of actions that can be done using a single command. They can benefit a lot if you put in some effort to set them up. Keen on trying the same? Well, you’ll have to follow the process mentioned below before being able to give out commands. So, let’s get started! How to Set up ‘Routines’ Feature? The steps to set up a ‘Routines’ feature on your Google Assistant are: Launch the Google Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Select the ‘Routines’ tab from the menu. C...

How to Get a Framed Picture of Your Favorite Villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

It doesn’t matter which video game genre you prefer, and if you are playing Animal Crossing, it would be successful in entertaining you. There are several activities that players can perform in this game, and precisely, it is the most significant attribute that has led it to accomplish various milestones of success. Besides, these days, gamers are busy and over-eager to achieve an activity they require to get a framed picture of their favorite villager. Thus, in this article, we will help them accomplish this mission, aka activity. If you are intended to get a framed picture of your favorite villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, then further read this article. Ways to Easily Get a Framed Picture of Your Favourite Villager in Animal Crossing: New Horizons We all know that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is known for its extensive customization; thus, it grants every gamer to snap their favorite villagers. However, before today, it may be a mystery for most gamers because framing th...

Shows You Can Watch If You Loved Friends

Friends remains to be the most favorite and most-watched series of all time. The show’s enduring popularity is the result of the fact that the show is no less than a masterpiece. And if you are someone who has watched it a hundred times and can ace all the Friends quizzes, here is something that you can consider watching, which will give you a similar vibe. How I Met Your Mother IMDb Rating – 8.3 /10 Rotten Tomatoes Rating – 83% How I Met Your Mother comes as a usual comparison to Friends because of the plotline being about a group of friends who are based in New York City. Out of those friends, two are in an on and off relationship, the other two are married, and the last one is a womanizer. New Girl IMDb Rating – 7.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes Rating – 95% Although the show is not set in New York City but Los Angeles, it does have a group of friends who hang out together in an apartment. They discuss their affairs and their work lives with an on and off relation between two leading ...

Nolan Confirms His DC Movie Directing Days Are Over

One of the fantastic directors Christopher Nolan, confirms that his days of directing DC comic books are likely to be over. Nolan directed Batman Begins and revived the franchise, also revolutionizing the genre in the year 2005. He helped to introduce Bruce Wayne AKA Batman, in reality. He is the one who ushers in the modern-day superhero movies. Christopher Edward Nolan is a British-American director known for making distinctive movies in Hollywood mainstream. He is known for his masterpiece and second film, Memento, in 2000. The movie was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay. Nolan made his debut film in 1998 titled Following. After his second film, he made his independent studio and created films like Insomnia in 2002. The studio gained further commercial and critical success with The Dark Knight Trilogy from 2005 to 2012. Nolan shows his amazing art of direction in movies, including The Prestige in 2006 and Inception in 2010. Both the film received eight Oscar...

Most Reliable CSS Libraries for Hover Effects

A CSS library makes it easier to know the clickable parts of a webpage, and it also plays a massive role in UX designs. Nowadays, CSS libraries have extended their potential as they offer hovering effects for a unique website. The advancements have enabled the developers to add animations every time a hover event gets triggered. If you’re looking forward to exploring the potential of hover effects, then the following CSS libraries will prove to be beneficial for you: Image Hover It offers you a collection of 16 image hover effects along with a bunch of captions. You have to get the HTML and CSS codes for each effect you want to use by hovering over the images. Once you find your match, click on Show Code. iHover iHover is powered by Pure CSS3, and it uses zero dependencies so that developers can use it on any project. It is built with Scss CSS which you can easily modify with variables. It includes modular codes, so you don’t need to have an entire file. You will find over 30 hover...

Nine Simple Hacks to Manage Your Gmail Better

Gmail is the most frequently used and the most popular email service across the globe. Gmail offers you a lot of features, and it receives constant updates to create a better user experience for you. Google has come up with a lot of advanced features like canned responses, email snooze, email mute, and advanced search bar. Apart from Gmail’s in-built features, many third-party developers also provide various Chrome Extensions that can enhance your user-experience with Gmail. In this article, we will mention some great features and tricks to make the most out of your Gmail: Shortcut Cheat Sheet You can perform various functions on Gmail by using a specific combination of keys. The Gmail Keyboard Cheat Sheet gives you a list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to perform multiple functions. To access this cheat sheet, press “Shift+?.” Unsend the Sent Messages It often happens to most of us that we sent an email to a wrong person or simply forgot to add attachments. The unsend feature ...

8 Must-Have Apps For Your iPhone

Your iPhone does not alone bring you all the benefits and fun that you want. You need additional applications that do the job for you. Although the iPhone comes with preinstalled applications like Maps, News, Music, Notes, and others, you still need some third-party applications. Here is a list of must-have apps on your iPhone and the good they bring with them. Netflix Netflix has become the new king of the millennial world, with people typically spending most of their time watching series or films online. With the Netflix application on your phone, you get the option of downloading a show which you can later watch without an internet connection. A lot of traveling time and waiting time can be spent on watching something without getting bored. Facebook Facebook remains to be the most used social media application. It makes it easier for users to connect and share and stay updated. People frequently upload photos and videos, and their updates about their whereabouts. It has become a...

Tenet’s Successful Opening Weekend

Robert Pattinson and John David Washington starrer Tenet is a spy film that was recently released across the world in many countries. The movie is directed by Christopher Nolan, and it follows a spy that is on the mission to manipulate time to ensure that world war III is prevented. It is rumored that Nolan had been about the plot of the movie for more than a decade while it took him around five years to write the screenplay. The movie was already delayed thrice because of the pandemic, but it premiered on August 26, 2020, in the United Kingdom. If the initial reviews are to be believed, the movie is as good as Nolan’s famous Inception, although some critics have complained of the confusing plot and dispassionate tone. The film is already enjoying a very successful opening weekend in many countries. It has grossed over $40 million in the first five days of its release in 40 overseas territories. Tenet has earned $4 million from Korea alone while performing decently in Italy, where ...

Everything About Podcasts

Podcasts have slowly become a new medium for mass communication since the term was first coined in 2004. These are much like radio talk shows that people used to tune into when radio has just come in. Where the popularity of radio is going down, there the podcasts seem to be gaining prominence. This podcast guide covers everything you need to know to start listening. What Is a Podcast? A podcast is a digital audio file, mainly for entertainment purposes that can be downloaded or streamed on through an internet connection. A podcast can be anything from audio dramas to talk shows to language lessons. Let’s just say, it could be any kind of conversation in an audio format. Although, the concept of a podcast is mainly to listen, however, certain podcasts are being released with their video episodes. Most of the streaming services these days enable you to subscribe to your favorite shows. This means you will be updated as and when the latest episode releases. It depends on the p...

My Hero Academia: Tomura Contemplates Using Quirk Erasing Bullets as Heroes Struggle

The fight between Tomura Shigaraki’s forces and the heroes is too violent even for the pros. Everyone is bloodied and bruised as they struggle to keep up with the fight. Tomura has unleashed an unimaginable terror on the Jaku city, destroyed by his Decay wave. The hordes of Nomu are continuously testing the pro-heroes who seem to have no answer to an unending task that they have on their plates. Tomura, with his All for One and Decay Quirk, appears to have godlike invincibility. Deku and Bakugo, along with the heroes, appear helpless against him. After a long brutal exchange of blows, both the heroes and Tomura appear to be slowing down. It seems soon both will reach their limits. But this is not time to think or rest, and Tomura still has a very sinister trick up his sleeve. The Quirk-erasing bullets that he had stolen from Overhaul are still with him. Aware of his fatigue, he prepares to use them to erase the Quirks of two heroes to make his path easier. My Hero Academia #281 ends ...