Author: peer

Network Administrator for Morphie IRC

From ASCII to Emojis: The History of IRC

Split image showing the history of IRC: on the left, a vintage green text terminal with /join #chat, and on the right, Morphie’s glowing modern chat bubbles, trophies, and colorful pixel background—symbolizing IRC’s past and Morphie’s future.

If you’ve ever joined a chatroom on Morphie, traded trivia answers in #Trivia, or just hung out in #Morphie, you’re part of a digital tradition that stretches back to the late 1980s. Before Discord servers, before Slack channels, even before AOL chatrooms—there was IRC: Internet Relay Chat. IRC wasn’t just software; it was a movement… Read more »

007 First Light: IO Interactive’s Bold Origin Story Reignites James Bond Gaming

007 First Light video game poster featuring young James Bond silhouette.

Introduction After more than a decade away from consoles, James Bond is finally returning to the world of video games. IO Interactive—the Danish studio behind the critically acclaimed Hitman franchise—has unveiled 007 First Light, an ambitious project that redefines what a Bond game can be. More than a movie tie-in, it’s an original, character-driven story… Read more »

Cronos: The New Dawn – Survival Horror Reborn with Polish Soul

A lone Traveler holding a shotgun faces a grotesque Orphan creature in a decayed, brutalist cityscape of 1980s Poland, promotional art for Cronos: The New Dawn.

Bloober Team has made its name through psychological horror (Layers of Fear, The Medium, Silent Hill 2 Remake), but with Cronos: The New Dawn, the studio pivots toward action-driven survival horror while retaining its signature emotional storytelling. The result is a chilling blend of tactical combat, time-rending narrative, and Polish cultural influence that stands out… Read more »

Apple iPhone 17 Lineup: Everything You Need to Know

Promotional image showing the Apple iPhone 17 lineup, including iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phones are displayed side by side against a dark background with text reading “Apple iPhone 17 Lineup: Everything You Need to Know.

Apple is preparing to drop its latest flagship devices—the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max—at the “Awe Dropping” event on September 9, 2025. With pre-orders expected to open shortly after, this launch could reshape the smartphone market with major design, camera, and performance upgrades. 📅 Release Date &… Read more »