Classic Disney NES games are getting HD remakes for other platforms

Six Nintendo Entertainment System games based on Disney characters are getting a second lease on life. Darkwing Duck, TaleSpin, DuckTales and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (plus sequels for the last two) will be remastered in HD and bundled into a US$20 collection. Developer Digital Eclipse will be bringing The Disney Afternoon Collection to the PC, Sony PlayStation 4, and Xbox One starting April 18^th.

The games will get visual improvements alongside two modes: Boss Rush (which lets you fight bosses one after another) and Time Attack. A rewind feature will also be introduced as well as an in-game museum for Disney fans.

Source: Mashable

Netflix takes away star ratings, replaces this with thumbs up and down system

Netflix says it “feels very yesterday” so the star rating system is out. In its place we get the more straightforward thumbs up or down system. Todd Yellin, vice president of product innovation at Netflix, told journalists at the company’s Los Gatos headquarters that they “want to move to a system where it’s really clear." It seems this works better for them.

The streaming service beta tested this feature with hundreds of thousands of new users from around the world last year and found that over 200 percent more ratings were logged using the thumb system than the star ratings. This new system is expected to roll out to users in the coming weeks. Aside from this Netflix plans to introduce percent matching, which uses an algorithm to show a percentage below the title of how likely you’ll enjoy watching a specific show or movie. Yellin likens it to dating site matches with potential partners based on interests or earlier activity.

Source: The Verge

Apple's App Store now showcases Indie Games

The App Store now that serves as an ongoing portal for new and favourite indie titles. The App Store is highlighting key indie games and developers driving innovation on our platform, communicate how we help these developers reach news audiences, and what our editors look for in their selections.

This is a great way for lesser known titles, new developers and exciting new games to gain some attention and have their own place in the App Store. Carefully maintained by Apple's editorial team, the App Store is a platform that enables both large scale established franchises like Mario and Pokémon to reach new audiences worldwide; while at the same time offering creative developers of all sizes, from all corners of the globe like Ustwo in England to Ironhide in Uruguay, access to the same tools and same audiences.

Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods,' coming to Starz on April 30

The long wait for fans of Neil Gaiman's American Gods will be getting an exciting series on the Starz network. This intense trailer shows some of the old gods and new who are gearing up for battle. Made by the creators of Hannibal, expect this take on the Gaiman epic to be bloody and thrilling