Is Minecraft your favourite game? Then there is an interesting game created in the same style. It is the new Minecraft Dungeons which is the upcoming game developed by Mojang Studios and Double Eleven. They have used the Unreal Engine 4 for its development. There are plans to release the game on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows. The player will be able to have an adventure in the underground. There are many interesting features in the game so to know more about it continues reading.

The release date of Minecraft Dungeons

The date fixed for the release of the game is 26 May 2020 after the cancellation of its April release. The game will release in “Standard Edition” or in the “Hero Edition”. The reviewers called the game fun and interesting. It is specifically built for young players.

The story of the game

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The game is set in a village where the outcast of the village gets the control of power and becomes the greatest villain of all time called Arch-Illager. He takes revenge on the village by releasing many evil matters so the player has to save the village from the villain. This does not have a deep narrative but there is a story. The player is the hero and they are responsible to save the village along with their friends.

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The abilities and features

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The Minecraft Dungeons will be different from the Minecraft. It focuses on the dungeon crawling experience in which the player has to go inside and travel through the dungeons. There are puzzles, treasures, and traps present in the dungeons. Moreover, there is no class present on the games so the players can use the weapon or armor they prefer. The game has local as well as multiplayer options.

There are many enchantments in the game such as balancing items and making decisions. The players will be able to get on or leave the session anytime. The difficulty of the game will also adapt according to the party size. The players can stick together with the others and play the game. It is all about teamwork.

The combat is the mix of ranged fights with a big gang of enemies. The players can eliminate the mobs with hammers, axes, and swords. The items such as artifacts will serve to play the game with special abilities. There will not be any mining or building in the Minecraft Dungeons games. The battle will happen without any distractions.

Minecraft Dungeons Trailer

The enchantments in the game will work as bonuses along with the items the player takes. The mobs will consist of spiders, creepers, zombies, skeletons, and other evil monsters. There are also piggyback mobs who will take the loot. There are Endermen who are the dangerous mobs in the game. They have the ability to lessen the visibility of the player and make the game even more difficult to fight with the enemies.

Conclusion

This classic game is going to get even more interesting. You can play a game that has got a reboot with lots of excellent features and characters. It will release on all major platforms for the gamers’ convenience.

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Do you remember using those bulky headphones with tangly wires? In an age of wireless headphones, it’s hard to think of the old-age counterparts. We’re looking a timeline much before iTunes and iPods, and even before The Beatles. The answer to the question, “Who invented headphones?” will be a revelation to how wrapping your ears, away from the noise, has become an increasing necessity over time. Besides, you do enjoy being a good conversation starter, don’t you?

Who invented headphones? The Flashback

1. Circa late 1800s to early 1900s

Believe it or not, the first-ever headphones were not made for listening to music. Telephone operators in Britain around 1880 used them, where a single earpiece hung on their shoulders, much like boom boxes you know of. Then Ernest Jules Pierre Mercadier, a French electrical engineer patented the earbuds technology in 1891 to be used as telephone receivers.

Come 1910, it was Nathaniel Baldwin from the States who invented headphones at his home’s kitchen. Back then, private investors ignored the benefit. Thanks to the US Navy, which ordered around 100 pairs from him, headphones got popular.

Revolutionizing Baldwin’s concept was Beyerdynamic, a German audio equipment manufacturing company that developed dynamic headphones, none other than the historic, DT-48 model in 1937. There have been various upgrades done on this model until 2012.

During WWII, headphones were getting produced more for the public. Jumping on the bandwagon was Austrian audio manufacturing pioneer, AKG, who came up with the K-120 headphones that looked incredibly modish back in the day due to their sleek headband.

2. The Beatles and Flower Power

Headphones were still not able to dominate the market on both sides of the Pacific during WWII. It was around the late 1950s when avid Jazz artist from the US, John Koss, invented the Koss SP-3. These were the first stereo headphones, which he called ‘stereophones’. These were specifically marketed to audio engineers. So, when The Beatles were getting increasingly popular across the globe in the mid-60s, Koss produced the Beatlephones. These were sold out globally and yeah, celebrity endorsement at its best!

3. Enter the time that defined portability

Who can leave out Sony when talking about headphones! It was in 1979, when the iconic portable cassette stereo player, the Sony Walkman came to the fore. This player also included the cool MDR 3L2 headphones. The headband was so slim that renowned audio manufacturing brands, such as Philips and others started making the same. These headphones were simply stylish for another two decades. If you are going for the 1979 Sony Walkman for your retro vibe today, make sure both the pockets run deep.

4. What? Can’t hear anything even if someone is screaming his lungs out!

You guessed it perfectly. We are talking about noise cancelling technology – the unavoidable hype. But, did you know, this technology first featured in headphones back in the 1980s. Keeping aside the debates about whether Bose Corporation or Sennheiser incorporated it in headphones first, noise-cancelling headphones are now everyone’s go-to pair. One pair, which definitely made the mark in the noise-cancelling headphones market, is the Bose Quiet Comfort that came out in the year 2000.

5. Can’t become a DJ without that thump and swank!

It’s true. Every DJ gig is bass-heavy. Even while listening to your favourite DJ on playback must feel the same. This is what legendary DJ, producer and founder of V-MODA, Val Kalton also feel. Back in 2004, his brand specifically made headphones that had booming bass with high-quality materials. It was among the key players for the evolution of good deep bass in headphones. Also, the brand popularised stylish headphones, if you didn’t know. This was soon followed by many other brands, among which the more prominent names, you may know are the Beats headphones by Dr Dre and the head rattling headphones by Skullcandy.

6. Bolt from the Bluetooth

Bluetooth headphones have been a total game-changer in this decade. But they were introduced in 2004. Considering the needs of the modern-day individual, wireless headphones have made way into everybody’s life super-fast. There are about 5 versions of Bluetooth connectivity today and each update offers greater range and less consumption of energy.

More than ever, the competition among different brands offering superior Bluetooth headphones is on the rise. It is not just about wireless connectivity, you see.

You can check out a newcomer in the market, the high-tech wireless headphones, PLAYGO BH70. Now, this newbie has updated features that other brands don’t even have yet. They have an AI-algorithm that can give you a far superior listening experience by detecting the frequencies you can’t hear. So much so, these are Active Noise Cancelling headphones with four different in-built mics to fathom and block any kind of noise.

The use of earphones with Bluetooth connectivity has increased ever since Apple introduced its AirPods and ditched the sockets. But they are so expensive! World of PLAY’s budget-friendly Bluetooth v5.0 neckband in-ear headphones gives you great sound quality at a very affordable price. The brand is proud and sure about the quality of its wireless audio devices. It’s worth a try, you’ll be surprised by the audio experience.

Catherine: Full Body is a puzzle video game created by Atlus. This game released in the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in Japan. This is a game about a man who gets worried about his life and gets stuck in supernatural nightmares. The director of the series is Katsura Hashino, the character designer is Shigenori Soejima and the music composer is Shoji Meguro. The game is for an adult audience. The reception of the game is positive as the critics praise the game for its gameplay and plot.

The character of Rin added in the game to make it more interesting from the original.  It got nominated for many awards also. To know more continue reading.

The Release date

Catherine: Full Body will release on September 3 in North America and Europe. There are many improvements to the game. It will release on PlayStation 4 only. It will get released on Switch on July 7.

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The Gameplay

In the game, the players have to control the actions of the main character Vincent Brooks. This man gets deadly nightmares because he talks with many women. The game has two parts one is daytime segments and another is nightmare segments. There are three modes in the game one is “Golden Playhouse” the second is “Babel” and the third is the “Colosseum”. The daytime events will showcase Brook talking with the girlfriends and other characters at Stray Sheep bar.

The players can control his dialogue and even the texts. The character has to climb on blocks and solve the puzzles on the main night play mode. The game has many ends according to the decisions the character takes.

The plot

Vincent Brooks is not ready to commit with his girlfriend Katherine. One day at the bar he meets a woman named Catherine and they start an affair. Then Vincent gets nightmares in the night where there are demons and if he fails in the dream he will die in real life. The double life breaks him emotionally so he ends his affair with Catherine. Then there is a violent encounter between Catherine, Katherine, and him and so Catherine gets seemingly killed.

However, this has only happened in the nightmare. During the morning Katherine forgets about the nightmare but knows about Vincent’s affair therefore she breaks up with him. There are many possible plot endings and the game will choose the ending according to the actions of the player.

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The Cast details

• Vincent Brooks

He is a thirty-two-year-old man who works as a systems engineer. He is an unambitious man who does not want to commit to life.

• Catherine

She is a twenty-two-year-old who spends a night with Vincent after he meets her in the bar. The girl is actually a succubus trying to lure men.

• Katherine McBride

She is a thirty-two-year-old woman who is a long-time girlfriend of Vincent. She wishes Vincent to marry her but he is indecisive which makes her irritated.

• Rin

She is the new exclusive character. The girl is an amnesiac who plays the piano at the bar. She comes to comfort Vincent in his hard times.

Conclusion

The creators want to depict the journey of a man who is indecisive in life.  The endings of the story designed in a way for the player to choose between the life of excitement and a life of happiness.