History professor Tore Olsson is combining his love for history and his love for games in a new history class at the University of Tennessee titled "HIUS 383: Red Dead America." The class will use both Red Dead Redemption and its sequel as jumping off points to explore the 1899-1911 period of American history. In a Twitter thread explaining what the class's syllabus will cover, Olsson admits that, taken alone, the games are "often historically inaccurate," but still provide good jumping off points for the discussion of numerous historical issues including colonialism, racism, and the rise of monopoly capitalism. Though often historically inaccurate, the games skillfully broach a number of crucial historical issues in the 1899-1911 period, such as: — Tore Olsson (@ToreCarlOlsson) February 11, 2021 -The astounding inequalities in wealth that became obvious during the Gilded Age — Tore Olsson (@ToreCarlOlsson) February 11, 2021 -The memory of the Civil War and … [Read more...] about Red Dead Redemption Is Being Used To Teach A College American History Class
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Leading Black voices of Intel offer advice for future technologists
In celebration of Black History Month this year, we've been getting in touch with some of the brilliant minds from behind the scenes at Intel. Marcus Kennedy and Steven Callender both take active roles in initiatives that seek to bolster diversity and inclusion across the board, and have kindly provided some insights about their inspirations, passions and aspirations. So, whether you're an aspiring technologist, or simply interested to see how Intel's working with its employees to raise the standard, we bring you two success stories from the voices of Intel employees, who are here to talk you through their journeys within the world of technology. Fair warning, I was already tearing up after the first answers. Marcus Kennedy General Manager of Intel's Gaming Division & Co-chair of Intel's Black Leadership Council After graduating with an Industrial Engineering degree from Florida State University and a handful of internships, I went to work for Kraft Foods in … [Read more...] about Leading Black voices of Intel offer advice for future technologists
30 years later, Sierra’s Laura Bow mysteries are still a treasure
It’s the heart of 1920s Prohibition. You’re an intrepid young reporter assigned to cover a high-profile crime: the theft of a priceless artefact from a prestigious museum in New York City. It's a great setup, though revisiting the premise of Laura Bow: The Dagger of Amon Ra is an exercise in masochism for a writer—landing a full-time job at a major newspaper fresh out of college is quite the pipe dream in 2020. But you’re no ordinary Tulane grad—you’re Laura Bow, and as far as you know, the world is your oyster. Before Sierra made the Laura Bow adventures, King Quest’s Rosella had the honor of being the first female protagonist in graphic adventure games (for all the pedants out there, the first ever female video game character was technically Kangaroo in 1982). But it was Laura who left a greater mark on Sierra On-Line history with her "nose for news." Bizarre murders fall into her lap, first in The Colonel’s Bequest (1989) and then in The Dagger of Amon Ra (1990). These … [Read more...] about 30 years later, Sierra’s Laura Bow mysteries are still a treasure
Fubo TV costs: channel packages, prices, and free trials compared
Fubo TV costs are among the highest for a streaming service, but relative to the bloated prices and hidden fees associated with cable TV, Fubo may be an attractive option for eager cord-cutters.A risk of swapping cable TV for a streaming service is the loss of live channels and local broadcasts. Fubo TV's MO may be live sports matches but that's not all it offers. With over 100 live channels — including local stations and international programming — Fubo TV is capable of filling the cable TV void at a lower price.Still, maximizing your savings is always a good thing. Does Fubo TV offer any free trials or deals? What type of packages and add-ons are available? Our complete guide to Fubo TV costs and plans will answer these questions and more so you can be confident in your decision to kiss cable goodbye.Fubo TV costs, packages, and add-onsFubo TV costs $64.99 per month for its Family plan, which includes 100+ channels, over 130 events in 4K, 250 hours of cloud DVR space, and … [Read more...] about Fubo TV costs: channel packages, prices, and free trials compared
Mass Effect endings guide: What outcomes are there for the different endings in Mass Effect 1
Having the possibility of different Mass Effect endings is one of the big draws of this series, as the decisions you make during your journey will affect how the storyline concludes. Although this is partly based on whether you followed a mainly good (Paragon) or bad (Renegade) path, there are also some specific choices when you reach the finale that directly impact which outcome you'll get. If you're starting the Mass Effect Legendary Edition from the beginning then it pays to know what resolutions you can work towards, especially as this result carries over to the sequel and therefore has a longer term impact.As we said before, the Paragon or Renegade groundwork you lay as you progress through the game will have an effect on the outcome to a degree. However, there is one big decision you need to make during the climatic Race Against Time: Final Battle mission regarding the fate of the Council that broadly dictates how the story is resolved. If you're ready to find out what the … [Read more...] about Mass Effect endings guide: What outcomes are there for the different endings in Mass Effect 1