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Compete to Be the Excel World Champion: Pass the Trials This Week

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016Delta Media

Ladies and gentlemen: it’s time to start your spreadsheets, fine-tune those formulas, and ready yourself for the inaugural Excel World Championship! That’s right — the world’s favorite spreadsheet software now has a Microsoft-sponsored competition, complete with a grand prize for the overall winner. Excel World Championship entrants will be tested in several key Excel areas. […]

How to Make a Video Game in a Week Using Buildbox

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016Delta Media

Creative inspiration can strike when we least expect it. An idea for a great game can come to you when you’re going about your daily life, but you might think you cannot follow through with it because you have no experience making games. It is understandable to be daunted. With game development getting more and […]

Scientists Working On Smart Contacts Powered By Human Tears
August 26, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
Thief Simulator VR Adds Even More Stuff To Steal On Quest
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Return to a life of crime in this sizable DLC update. Developer 3R Games this week announced a new update for its popular VR game, Thief Simulator VR: Greenview Street, which introduces a brand new neighborhood over twice the size of Greenview Street. Available now on Meta Quest headsets, the Richie R. Street DLC takes […]
I Tried Axe Throwing In VR. Here’s How It Went
August 25, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Experience BATL Axe Throwing on Meta Quest headsets. ArcadeXR today announced its 2.0 update for Arcade Legends which introduces axe throwing to the game for the very first time. For those unfamiliar, Arcade Legends is a unique VR experience that allows you to build your own personal arcade. Here you can play 10 official arcade […]
This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
August 24, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Better grab some glowsticks, you’re going to need them. The Geneva International Film Festival returns later this year and it’s bringing with it a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that takes you back in time to the very first rave parties where you can dance to the sounds of old-school acid house music. Produced by the immersive documentary […]
Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
August 23, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Join your fellow Valorant fans for this one-of-a-kind virtual broadcast. Virtex Stadium, an online virtual event platform available for PC VR headsets, will be broadcasting the Valorant LA Champions finals live in VR this week, offering spectators the chance to immerse themselves in the virtual action like never before. Originally announced back in 2021, Virtex […]
’90s Classic The 7th Guest Returns As A VR Game This October
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
VRChat Mobile Is Now Available In Alpha On Android
August 22, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
An iOS version is also on the way according to the team. After long last, VRChat, the immensely popular VR social platform, is finally available in alpha on Android devices, allowing you to mix and mingle with other players online via a smartphone or tablet. That said, not everyone will have access to the app […]
This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
August 21, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The more points you earn the more IRL chicken you get. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular American fast food chain, has launched a VR game in Hong Kong, China that transported players to a KFC-inspired world where they could earn real-world fried chicken by completing virtual objectives. The “Bucketverse VR” experience immersed players in […]
You Can Now Play The Original Far Cry In VR With Motion Controls
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The 2004 classic looks better than ever in VR. Crytek’s first-person shooter Far Cry can now be played in VR with motion controls thanks to a third-party mod from German developer Holger Frydrych. You may remember Frydrych for his work on the popular Half-Life 2 VR Mod, which lets you experience Valve’s iconic action shooter […]
Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
August 18, 2023 by Former Writer (Kyle Melnick)
The “playful track-building” game is scheduled to arrive later this year. Developer Something Random this week announced Toy Trains, a new VR game coming soon to major VR platforms. Described as a “playful track-building VR game,” this nostalgia-inducing experience allows you to craft complex virtual railways and solve open-ended puzzles using your motion controllers. Each […]

David Eby rejects Poilievre letter asking B.C. to stop carbon tax hike March 16, 2024
Poilievre's letter said the carbon pricing system set up by Trudeau is an imposition on the provinces that requires them to accept an ever-increasing levy.
Trudeau says he thinks about quitting ‘crazy, super tough’ job daily, but is determined to continue March 16, 2024
Trudeau told a radio host on Friday that he thinks about quitting his 'challenging' prime minister job every day, but is still motivated to continue and face the next election.
Alessia Simona Maratta
Daily temperature records set in B.C. as mercury reaches high teens March 16, 2024
In all, 10 areas set new daily highs for March 15, with Squamish being the hottest at 19.5 C.
Doyle Potenteau
United Airlines crew finds panel missing on Boeing 737 plane after landing March 16, 2024
Crews discovered a broken panel on a Boeing aircraft after it completed a Friday flight from San Francisco to Oregon. The 25-year-old plane made the flight without incident.
Naomi Barghiel
‘It’s bittersweet’: Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business March 16, 2024
For years, the small mom-and-pop shop provided a place for families and movie buffs to peruse the aisles searching for the perfect Friday night flick.
Fox saved at Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee, Ont., released into wild March 16, 2024
An injured fox that underwent surgery and eight weeks of recovery at the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre in Napanee, Ont., was released back into wild on Saturday.
Ryan Peddigrew
Saturday marks 50 years since Sarnia, Ont., teen’s suspicious death, still no answers March 16, 2024
Karen Caughlin, a teen from Sarnia, Ont., was killed under suspicious circumstances 50 years ago. Saturday marks the anniversary of her death, and the investigation remains open.
Kelly Wang
Junior hockey: Silvertips maul Rockets, Vees edge Warriors in OT March 16, 2024
A tough loss in Everett means Kelowna likely won’t catch Wenatchee to earn fourth place. Meanwhile, Penticton claimed its 12th straight Interior Division pennant.
Doyle Potenteau
International student arrested in U of T voyeurism investigation March 16, 2024
Toronto police say they have arrested an international student in connection with an investigation into reports of voyeurism. Officers warn there may be more victims.
Tessa Bennett
Metro Vancouver emergency dispatch services restored March 16, 2024
Emergency dispatch services in the Lower Mainland are down, Saturday morning.
Darrian Matassa-Fung