Immortals: Fenyx Rising is the latest action-adventure installment from Ubisoft. Immortals: Fenyx Rising offers open-world gameplay with a solid storyline. The demigod must save the Greek gods from Typhon, the deadliest Titan they've encountered. Here's what the critics think of it.
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The Xbox Series X|S was released just last month, marking Microsoft's official entry into the next generation of console gaming. Now, with the proverbial ball in Microsoft's court, a Tweet posted by the Xbox Game Pass account teased an upcoming title slated to be added to subscribers' libraries.
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After its announcement in August during the DC FanDome event, Gotham Knights is shaping up to breathe some fresh air into the series. Patrick Redding is ensuring that Gotham Knights can stand on its own feet by including exciting new game mechanics. These events will take place over multiple nights.
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The theory that Destiny 2 fans have been discussing for quite some time was finally confirmed this week. Game developer Bungie revealed that a romantic relationship does in fact exist between characters Osiris and Saint-14. The Guardians are gay and "always have been," according to Robert Brookes.
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Fortnite players are gearing up for tomorrow's Galactus live event, which will end Season 4 with a bang. Now, one player has found a leak that lets players get a sneak peek at world-destroying Marvel villain Galactus ahead of time — by driving the Battle Bus. There's a glitch that lets you do it.
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Microsoft's Phil Spencer teased in a recent interview with The Verge that an Xbox app that would run on smart TVs for game streaming may be in the company's future. This would presumably run alongside Xbox's cloud gaming service (formerly known as Project xCloud), which is available now.
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Three Grand Theft Auto games — GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas — now support ray tracing thanks to fan modifications. When downloaded, the games receive better visuals and lighting that make them appear more realistic. GTARenderHook supplied the mods, which add new shadows and reflection effects.
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In life — and the entertainment industry — there are two rules to live by: In chess, the pawns go first, and those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Unfortunately, these harsh lessons seemed to have gone over the heads of the team behind the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller.
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A recent collection of data from Digital Foundry has revealed that the PlayStation 5 is actually outperforming the Xbox Series X. While the Series X did take a slight lead in some areas of comparison on paper, the PS5 fared better in practice. The results were surprising given Microsoft's history.
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Dr Disrespect is a guy with a lot of big ideas, many of which have paid off in recent months. For instance, he designed a custom map for Hi-Rez Studio's Rogue Company. And now, it seems as though the Doc has set his sights on a new venture, detailing his plans for a new type of gaming awards show.
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Released nearly two weeks ago, Sony has now launched two performance-improving updates to the brand-new PS5 console. The PS5's first update came last week, taking up about 866MB of storage. Now, Sony has released its second update, which comes in at 886MB, according to IGN. The new update is vague.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan recently announced that the company's entire stock of PlayStation 5 consoles were all gone. While that shortage of consoles has caused a headache for fans, the overall demand for Sony's latest next-gen console has a bit of a silver lining.
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The PlayStation 5 touts numerous features that push console graphics to the max. Recently, many PS5 owners have run into a bug where 4K resolution and high dynamic range (HDR) functionalities fight with each other. According to new reports, you can only activate 4K at the cost of HDR, or vice-versa.
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2020 has been a rough year on the gaming industry. Not only did it mark the launch of a new console generation (which can be a strain on companies that want to put their best foot forward), it also saw a global pandemic that delayed the rollout of games and products. Production woes were inevitable.
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Rockstar has now seemingly abandoned proper sequel plans in favor of milking the live service MMO. But, some eagle-eyed viewers think the studio might have used the update's newest trailer (which notably features a submarine) to smuggle under-the-radar info that indicates GTA 6 is fast approaching.
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The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is once again trending on Twitter. The handheld, which was developed and produced by Sony, is creating a huge buzz on social media. Many gamers have taken to Twitter to express their total appreciation for the handheld console — crediting it for many fond memories.
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The winner of the console war seems to shift every five minutes. With all these consoles vying for attention, you might wonder what the bigwigs behind these platforms think of the ensuing loyalty war. Turns out, Phil Spencer is less than enthused to see that Xbox fans are fighting with PS5 devotees.
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IO Interactive has dropped a location reveal trailer for the upcoming Hitman 3.
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Gamers finally know when to expect the next generation upgrade for the long-running Rainbow Six Siege, thanks to an official announcement on the PlayStation Blog. The game will become playable on the new PlayStation 5 and Series X alongside the arrival of the game's Year 5 Season 4 update on Dec. 1.
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The new Activision game, Black Ops - Cold War, which came out on Nov. 13 to take advantage of the next-generation capabilities of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, has been experiencing issues. With the new Series X, those issues have translated to some consoles getting bricked.
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Medieval wizard battle royale Spellbreak is set to receive a major content update on Dec. 15 that will introduce a story-based chapter system to the game. Here is how Spellbreak's implementation of its story content can help set it apart in a genre already saturated with a ton of competition.
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For a famous Twitch streamer, the banhammer is a weapon to be feared. 2020 has been a particularly active year for the hammer as Twitch has issued several strange bans. The latest could be one of the most bizarre. A streamer who goes by Projekt Melody was banned on Twitch over a strange legal claim.
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A brand new subscription service is heading to Epic Games' Fortnite alongside the release of Chapter 2 Season 5 on Dec. 2. The service, called Fortnite Crew, will give players access to each season's Battle Pass as well as a ton of monthly exclusive bonus items and will cost only $11.99 each month.
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The gaming industry has been recognized in a big way, and by a major mainstream publication. Time just revealed its top 100 inventions of 2020 and the PlayStation 5 was given a slot in the entertainment category. Every year, Time releases a list of the top inventions making the world a better place.
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Fortnite leaker Lucas7yoshi, who has proven reliable in the past when it comes to changes in the popular battle royale, is claiming that Epic Games will soon be adding some form of modding support to the game. A new feature like this could revitalize the battle royale game's fan base going forward.
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The Nintendo Game Boy is a beloved piece of gaming hardware. The device was a literal game-changer, bringing handheld adventures to players everywhere. And for the Game Boy Micro, one enterprising YouTuber has recently discovered that it can be used to play the latest generation of console gaming.
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Dr Disrespect, who is no stranger to making news for throwing shade, has done so again by naming a player he thinks is the best controller player ever. In a tweet from a day ago, he named fellow streamer Aydan as his pick to stand above himself and major esports competitors Karma and FormaL.
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What in Azeroth is going on? World of Warcraft's latest expansion, Shadowlands, is bringing players a fresh and new starting zone for new characters. Exile's Reach is the latest alternative starting zone. Unfortunately, another new addition to the game is making things difficult for players.
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The Devil May Cry series is renowned for a lot of elements, including its unique use of demonic settings and high-octane hack-and-slash combat mechanics. One of the series' lesser-appreciated elements is series protagonist Dante's affinity for pizza. Here is how you can make Dante's favorite pizza.
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It's always shocking to hear about notable developers departing big name studios. However, it's always cool to see those same devs go to another studio, or create one. Yellow Brick Games is an independent studio based out of Quebec, Canada that has a slew of other industry vets associated with it.
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As of a recent update to the Steam Input API, which is the technology that handles external controller functionally, the PS5's DualSense controller, along with most of its advanced features, can now be used in compatible PC games launched from Steam. Only on Steam's public beta client.
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Rumors have been floating around of a new Red Dead Redemption remaster. Recently, artwork for a project titled Red Dead Redemption: The Outlaws Collection has also surfaced. In response, Kotaku's Zack Zweizen took to Twitter to debunk the new project. He concluded that the images were likely faked.
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The PlayStation 5 has been out for a little over a week now, with some issues. However, Sony's newest console has a couple of strange behaviors that have caused concern among fans. One of them might even lead you to believe that a particularly annoying poltergeist has taken over your beloved PS5.
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Critics love Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity for its combat, and its story (but not its technical performance). If you want to play the game, go ahead — you will probably enjoy it. However, if you want to livestream Age of Calamity's 30+ hours worth of content, that's where Nintendo draws the line.
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In another sign of the company's confidence in hitting their Dec. 10 launch date, CD Projekt Red released a comprehensive system requirements chart for PCs, revealing that you will need a top of the line gaming rig to run the game at the full detail. Gamers will need a serious PC setup.
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Bungie's Destiny 2: Beyond Light has not been off to the hottest start. The game's avid community has lobbied many furious complaints against the game for various reasons: players getting a less substantial offering of new loot, troubled servers, and changes made to the game's Bright Dust rewards.
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Dirt 5, the newest racing game in the Dirt series from Codemasters, was released this month for PC and consoles, including the Xbox Series X and PS5. Earlier games in the series were met with exceptionally high reviews. So how does the brand new Dirt 5 hold up to its successful predecessors?
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Many newer games take advantage of the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5's support of high frame rates, but existing games should also be able to take advantage of smoother gameplay through backwards compatibility. However, more Xbox One games will be able to run in 120fps than Playstation 4 games.
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Gabe Newell recently relocated to New Zealand and stayed to become an official resident due to COVID-19 restrictions. He recently announced that he plans to raise money for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Auckland's children's hospital, Starship, by launching a garden gnome into space.
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Leading up to its release on Nov. 20, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has been, despite some flaws, well-received overall by critics. However, Eiji Aonuma, a long-time producer for the Legend of Zelda series, explained in an interview with IGN that this will not necessarily translate into a sequel.
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From villagers that annoy players endlessly to ones that add more joy to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons experience, the range of interactions is fairly diverse. However, with the new reactions, players are discovering villagers who aren't warm to the idea of relaxing next to them on the ground.
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The 2020 console wars have begun now that both PS5 and Xbox X have been released, and it seems that Sony's CEO is fighting to pull ahead by hinting at some possible new Playstation feature. Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Jim Ryan was asked how the company plans to respond to Xbox's Game Pass.
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Yet another video game has fallen victim to delays as a result of COVID-19. Smilegate and Remedy Entertainment's first-person-shooter CrossfireX, the next installment in the CrossFire series, is now slated to release some time in 2021. The official CrossfireX Twitter page just released a statement.
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has confirmed that the 1,000-foot telescope at Arecibo Observatory, as seen in 1995's GoldenEye film, as well as the classic video game based on it, is to be demolished. The dish made many discoveries in 57 years and starred in additional science fiction movies.
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Thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Monster Hunter premiere was pushed back to Dec. 30, 2020. Now, IGN has confirmed that the movie has a new release date, this time Dec. 25. At first, this seems like a boon worthy of any hunter. Not when facing two potentially bigger movies in a turf war.
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Sony has finally provided a solution for a download queue bug on the PlayStation 5, which caused games and apps to be stuck in a "Queued for Download" or error state. Players first discovered bugs last week upon the PS5's initial launch. At the time, the only solution was to factory reset the PS5.
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Electronic Arts, which recently released Star Wars: Squadrons, FIFA 21, NHL 21, and the remastered Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, filed some trademarks in Europe in early November. These new trademarks have everyone speculating about what the gaming company has planned going forward.
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After delays that stretched on for the better part of a year, the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 is only weeks away from its release date of Dec. 10. CD Projekt Red dropped a new trailer focused on Johnny Silverhand, packed with details revealing more about the character voiced by Keanu Reeves.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales is finally out for PS4 and PS5 gamers. While critical response to the game is very positive, players are beginning to discover a hilariously weird glitch. While playing Spider-Man: Miles Morales, some players are finding the titular hero being replaced by inanimate objects.
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The Nov. 19 update adding future Turkey Day (based on Thanksgiving) and Toy Day (based on Christmas) holidays also brought with it a significant change to time traveling, which was outlined in detail by Polygon. Now players are no longer able to participate in events prior to their real-world date.
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Although Rockstar Games fans have been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online, Red Dead Redemption has been the focus of multiple rumors regarding a potential remake or remaster. This comes in the form of an Amazon listing found and reported in the official Red Dead Redemption subreddit.
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As the legal fight between Epic Games and Apple drags on and enters new battlegrounds, Fortnite remains conspicuously absent from the App Store. Through an innovative partnership with NVIDIA's GeForce Now cloud gaming service, however, Fortnite will be making a return to iOS devices.
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World of Warcraft developer and Blizzard employee Chris Kaleiki announced that he has quit after a long career with the company. On Nov. 18, Kaleiki uploaded a video on YouTube where he explained what led to his decision. The game developer opened by stating that he had no ill will toward Blizzard.
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A Nov. 19 update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons was, for the most part, a welcome addition to Nintendo's latest mega hit. New features, including some long-awaited by fans, have maintained what has been a steady stream of new content through the eight months since the game's release.
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FromSoftware's Souls games are some of the hardest games of all-time, as are their spiritual successors, Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In a move that could have been helpful to newcomers, the recent PS5 remake of Demon's Souls nearly added an easy mode, according to director Gavin Moore.
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Long before Sony officially revealed the PlayStation 5, fan speculation ran amok, with PS5 rumors spreading like wildfire. A big question that was on everyone's mind was the cost. While a hypothetical $1000 price tag seems a tad preposterous in hindsight, it turns out that theory wasn't too far off.
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When Marvel's Spider-Man launched, players had lots of Easter eggs to enjoy. But one thing Insomniac Games likely didn't expect was just how popular one particular game "feature" would become — and fans probably didn't expect that feature to be revisited in the Marvel's Spider-Man remaster for PS5.
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Far Cry 6, the latest installment in Ubisoft's intense action franchise, is inarguably a highly-anticipated title. As noted by IGN, the original release date for Far Cry 6 was Feb. 18, 2021. This new release date sees the game being pushed back a full three months, which is certainly disappointing.
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The developer behind the Hitman series announced a brand new James Bond title this week called Project 007. The upcoming release marks the first 007 game since 2012's 007 Legends. Although it's unclear what the game will entail at this point, IO does have a history with stealth and espionage games.
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Gamers who are seeking an Xbox Series X may be out of luck for quite some time. Microsoft recently projected that its brand new console, as well as the all-digital Series S, will continue to experience shortages through the start of 2021, and possibly even the year's entire first quarter.
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In a fast-paced game like Fortnite, communication is key to victory. You can't help your allies corral enemies into a trap if you can't talk effectively. While Fortnite has a voice chat, the devs have decided to add another optional to the arsenal of communication options in the form of video chat
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While marking the Nov. 18 Sea of Thieves update, Rare executive producer Joe Neate took to Twitter to reflect on his team's accomplishments in 2020. Neate even teased new Shrouded Ghost content, referring to a rare megalodon whose in-game elusiveness has tantalized Sea of Thieves players for years.
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Eight games will be leaving Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass program on Dec. 1, 2020. The diverse group of titles include Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, Demon's Tilt, Faeria, Hatoful Boyfriend, Absolver, The Escapists 2, Wandersong, as well as the remaster of the controversial Dead Island.
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Fortnite developer Epic Games has officially made its legal battle with Apple into an international one by filing a thirteen-page complaint in the Federal Court of Australia. Epic Games says that Apple is in breach of the Australian Consumer Law and certain parts of the Competition and Consumer Act.
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As the PS5 launches worldwide on Nov. 19, Sony has found some unique and creative ways to celebrate the console's imminent release around the globe. First there was the transformation of the Kanda Shrine in Tokyo to celebrate the PS5 launch in Japan. Now Sony's reach has turned to London.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been out since Nov. 12, and players are discovering plenty of Easter eggs. So far, these have included a touching tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, references to Uncle Ben and Aunt May, and so many more. Now, they also include a few X-Men references, too.
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At the tail end of PlayStation's Future of Gaming event back in June, viewers got the biggest announcement of all. A brief teaser trailer pointed to the next installment, which was given the subtitle of Ragnarok. The follow-up to the 2018 game's currently scheduled to launch on PS5 sometime in 2021.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla players who played through 2019's Death Stranding are in for a treat, as the former game makes an homage to the latter, according to Kotaku. The result is a side mission reminiscent of Death Stranding's memorable gameplay mechanics. Here is how you start this quest-line.
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With the acquisition of ZeniMax Media being made, Xbox's collection of first-party studios has expanded exponentially. And judging by recent comments made by Microsoft's Phil Spencer, it sure sounds like more acquisitions are on the horizon. Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox has plans to expand.
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Sometimes the released game is simply badly made, but glossy advertising has built up an excited fanbase that will inevitably be disappointed. If it's a long-awaited sequel or a tie-in to a franchise that has a lot of love, it can still be seen as lacking when it turns out to be "just okay."
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Capcom has become the latest major video game company to fall victim to a large-scale hack. Earlier this month, the company reported (translation via IGN) that a cyber attack had been launched against it, but that there was no evidence of any stolen data. Capcom has recently posted an newer update.
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Games in the "Soulsborne" genre thrive on obfuscation. Many item descriptions are intentionally vague, and you need a guide to explain the shrouded mythology and lore. Before devoted players prodded the depths of Dark Souls and Bloodborne for every secret imaginable, they did so with Demon's Souls.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War players on the PS5 should be wary of the version they are playing. Some may have been playing the PS4 version this whole time. There are multiple editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War available, including a Cross-Gen Bundle and the game's Ultimate Edition.
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During a recent stream, Shroud responded to a few concerned viewers who had questions surrounding Dr Disrespect's ban. In recent months, Twitch has changed its rules to keep Dr Disrespect from showing up. Shroud clarified he is "pretty sure" he could still watch one of the Doc's videos on his stream
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The staff at Ubisoft Montreal may currently be in the middle of a terrifying and possibly life or death situation. Reports have circulated online that a hostage crisis is potentially underway in the company's Canadian headquarters, located at the corner of St-Laurent Boulevard and St-Viateur Avenue.
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While Hi-Rez was clearly impressed by the Doc's design for a Rogue Company map called The Arena, it was unclear when fans could expect to see the new map in action. Now, Hi-Rez may have given fans an idea of how close to reality the map is, as well as how true it remains to Dr Disrespect's vision.
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If you're an anime fan, you're going to love a sly reference that Ubisoft Montreal put in its new game, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. In Grantebridgescire, south of the Stour and north of Walden, you meet a warrior named The Walloper — and he's a dead ringer for the title character of One-Punch Man.
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Fans have been so enamored with Spider-Man: Miles Morales due to it featuring a signature suit from a popular film, while a certain feline companion from the game has caused quite a stir. However, there's another favorable element tied to the game that is equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking.
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Retiring at the age of 31 might seem unheard of, especially for one of YouTube's most popular gaming creators, PewDiePie. The Swedish YouTuber has been producing content for the channel for over a decade, and remains one of the most successful creators on the site with over 107 million subscribers.
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You may know Electronic Arts mostly as a video-game company, but the publisher responsible for titles like Madden 21, Apex Legends, and recent Star Wars games is setting its sights on creating TV shows. EA has its own competitive gaming entertainment unit that is producing reality TV competitions.
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Following the console's launch on Nov. 12, new PS5 owners have quickly become the envy of the many without the luck or wherewithal to secure a preorder in advance of its release date. However, some PS5 owners have already found themselves running into a bug that takes a full factory reset to remedy.
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With the PlayStation 5 now Sony's main console of focus, Team Ninja's Nioh series will get remasters on the PS5 on February 5, 2021, with The Nioh Collection. According to a PlayStation Blog post by Tom Lee, the collection's release will also be accompanied by Nioh 2: The Complete Edition's release.
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Rumors of a fourth crushing delay for Cyberpunk 2077 are flying, and while CD Projekt Red has denied them so far, the latest leak has inspired speculation on what a 2021 launch might mean for the company. If Cyberpunk 2077 misses its most recent release date of Dec. 10, there could be repercussions.
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A Twitter post from KFC Gaming showed up with a familiar, ominous caption -- "We have important news to share with you." This "news" comes in the form of a text box which mirrors an incredibly similar tweet from CD Projekt Red's Oct. 27 announcement that Cyberpunk 2077 would be delayed once again.
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The celebration of Super Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary continues. Nintendo has just released a new handheld device that is sure to strike a chord with nostalgic gamers — Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. The Game & Watch line once brought some of Nintendo's superstars to individual portable devices.
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It's not every day you hear the words "Square Enix" and "Avengers" in the same sentence, and when news spread that Square would publish a game based on the world's mightiest heroes, audience excitement burst through the roof. Judging by sales numbers, the result missed the mark by more than a mile.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla recently released to critical acclaim. However, the game isn't without its glitches. NPC AI has a tendency to engage in the long-forgotten combat tactic of running around in circles like headless chickens, and not even cats are immune to these problems.
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First, reports spread about Xbox Series X consoles turning into smoke stacks (which was just the result of people blowing vape smoke into their consoles and not actually catching fire), and then real reports of faulty disc drives hit online. Now it's the PlayStation 5's turn to disappoint audiences.
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The Halo franchise has been a roller coaster of news. Bad news: Halo Infinite has been delayed, and it's partially Craig the Brute's fault. Good news: The Halo live-action TV series was greenlit. Also, Jen Taylor is back in action as Cortana. Jen Taylor has voiced Cortana since the original Halo.
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The PS5 is out, and it's had a string of issues. The PS5 pre-order situation was already a debacle, but when hardware reviewer ACG bought a dead PS5 unit, concerns became heightened over the console. Now, it looks as though the earlier pre-order trouble has come back to haunt gamers who missed out.
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Among Us, an indie game released by Innersloth in 2018 to little fanfare, suddenly blew up in popularity this year following a perfect storm of factors that have turned it into a worldwide sensation. Now, a Chinese clone of the game is taking advantage of the lack of a localized version of Among Us.
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What could possibly be cuter than Spider-Pig (Or Spider-Ham)? How about Spider-Cat? Well, if you're a fan of the adorable feline sidekick, you're in for a real treat. In celebration of launching Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Insomniac Games decided to get a little creative. The team shared a fun meme.
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Season 7 of Apex Legends was touting some exciting new features at launch. A new map, a new Legend named Horizon who packed some awesome new abilities, and a new vehicle were all attractive prospects for players to try out. However, some big changes to the Battle Pass have not been quite as pretty.
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The Xbox Series X and Series S finally arrived earlier this week, and critics are very happy with the new consoles. The general consensus seems to be that Microsoft has put out a great console. According to a recent report, the Xbox Series X and Series S may have had Xbox's most successful launch.
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Call of Duty has had its fair share of broken, over-the-top weapons that have completely smothered competitive play. They're typically fond, funny memories after they've finally been nerfed into the ground, so here's our collection of the most overpowered guns in Call of Duty games.
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It hasn't always been smooth sailing for Madden football games. Nor have the good times been boring. There's a whole lot of history regarding EA's football series that you're probably not aware of, and below, there's a chance you'll learn some things for the very first time.
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On paper, that sounds like the answer to everyone's prayers, but given EA's history with, and beyond, the Star Wars license, there's more than a few concerns about Jedi: Fallen Order that EA made worse or didn't address at all with their presentation. And no doubt, they might regret it later.
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It would make sense for Epic Games to make the most of the good name of Fortnite and turn the game into an empire: Fortnite sequels are surely on the way, right? Wrong. There are a myriad of reasons why you will never see a sequel to Fortnite.
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Last month, Twitch sent out emails to several streamers that contained an ominous warning. The email told these streamers that their content had been flagged for DMCA copyright violations, and that they needed to remove the offending clips to avoid repercussions. Twitch has apologized to creators.
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Xbox has put out another fire. The Xbox Series X had been out for less than a day when videos began surfacing that seemed to show an alarming issue with the new console. Multiple gamers posted clips of their Series X units with smoke pouring from the top. Fans theorized that the videos were a prank.
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After a troubled production that saw the game losing a director and causing an uproar among fans, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla finally arrives Nov. 10. As a next-gen launch title and the latest installment in a beloved franchise, all eyes are on Valhalla. Here's what the critics think of the new game.
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Sony recently uploaded footage to their official PlayStation YouTube channel showing different celebrities enjoying time playing the newly-launched PlayStation 5. One of those celebs is actor Michael B. Jordan of Black Panther and Creed fame, who referenced to one of the greatest crossover fighters.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales is finally starting to get into the hands of fans, along with a PS5 optimized version of its predecessor, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered. Fans have begun noticing some odd differences in the remastered first game. And no, it is not just the changes to Peter Parker's face.
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The latest moves in the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games occurred today, further setting up for the breach-of-contract dispute scheduled for May 2021. According to a report from Bloomberg, presiding Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers threw out two of Apple's countersuit claims against Epic Games.
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Upon its initial spread, the COVID-19 pandemic was incredibly harmful to nearly every industry, and the video game industry definitely felt its impacts. Its effects applied heavily to game development, which was aided by Microsoft xCloud Xbox game streaming, according to a recent Bloomberg report.
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Esports fans received very sad news with the announcement of Maurice "Fero" Henriquez's passing, due to a series of heart attacks. The pro Call of Duty player was a member of the Florida Mutineers, and it was the team's Twitter that delivered the news. Fans and friends flooded Twitter with support.
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In 2014, Konami amazed audiences with a new Silent Hill preview, P.T. While that project was unceremoniously canceled, FromSoftware made a similar announcement in 2019 with Elden Ring. However, aside from the first reveal, not so much as a whisper has come from any associated parties — until today.
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With the Series X and Series S now on store shelves, many will be drawing comparisons to previous Xbox consoles in terms of hardware specs and features. Upon examination, like the Xbox consoles that came before it, the Series X and Series S fall short when it comes to playing DVDs and Blu-Ray discs.
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Fans of Marvel's Daredevil have yet to see the Man Without Fear starring in his very own video game. But now, thanks to a video leak from PtoPOnline on YouTube, they can see what might have been. The cancelled Daredevil: The Man Without Fear was meant to be released across multiple platforms in 2003
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We already know that From Software is hard at work on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. But according to Gematsu, that may not be all that the developer has planned for the future.
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With Ninja's recent move to Mixer, the platform's been getting a whole lot more attention. Fans have wondered what kind of deal he got. And others -- potentially some interested streamers -- have been asking about Mixer's pay structure compared to Twitch. How much do Mixer streamers really make?
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You can't have dessert without forcing down those vegetables, and in the case of Cuphead's planned Delicious Last Course DLC, the greens are taking the form of a delay.
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Before the official release of the Xbox Series X, a few reports surfaced which suggested that the console had a major problem with overheating. Later on, this rumor was disproven with further testing from various news outlets. Now that the console is out, new rumors of overheating issues have risen.
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Now that the Series X is comfortably in many gamers' homes, people have been testing out its various functions. Some of these tests have been pretty normal fare, like seeing how greatly load times may improve when compared to the Xbox One. Other tests have been considerably more bizarre and amusing.
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MiHoYo, developer of gacha-style Breath of the Wild clone Genshin Impact, has come under fire ever since the game's release on September 28 for various privacy issues that have dogged the game. The latest incident came to light yesterday, when user TiltOnPlay posted to Reddit about private numbers.
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What could be better than having two beloved franchises come together for one fantastic gaming experience? Fall Guys, the record-breaking hit battle royale, will be receiving a new outfit. Fans of Untitled Goose Game can rejoice as they will be able to channel their inner goose in Fall Guys.
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Season 7 of Apex Legends is live. While reactions to the new map, Olympus, and the new character, Horizon, have been positive, the new battle pass system and update timeline have caused an uproar among Apex Legends fans. To answer questions about the game, Respawn Entertainment hosted a Reddit AMA.
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The PlayStation 5 is due out on Thursday, Nov. 12, in markets such as the U.S. — and when it launches, it will be without a feature the PlayStation 4 and other consoles have had in the past. The game system will not have a web browser. The information comes via an interview with AV Watch.
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Xbox Game Pass service is becoming one of Microsoft's most-touted services. Bethesda has recently announced it will be launching two of its biggest upcoming titles on day one through Game Pass, in addition to traditional digital and physical releases. Specifically, The Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield.
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The PlayStation 5 finally launches on Nov. 12, and fans are still learning more about the console. Luckily, the latest round of announcements about the PS5 may be some of the most exciting yet. A recent FAQ from PlayStation has answered several lingering questions regarding the latest Sony console.
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Call of Duty: Mobile, a free-to-play game, is offering a new weapon skin called the Mythic Fennec — but fans aren't happy with the way the gun is being distributed in-game. Fennec — Ascended is the first Mythic item to be added to the game, marking the appearance of a new level of rarity.
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You can only fit so much data in a console's hard drive before it completely fills up, at which point you have two options. You can either transfer files to an external storage drive — after you shell out for one — or you can start purging unwanted data. Currently it's one and not the other for PS5.
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Today marks the official release date for the long-awaited Xbox Series X and Series S. This should be a day of celebration, but gamers who pre-ordered their consoles from Amazon have received stressful news. Customers are receiving emails telling them that their console may not arrive on launch day.
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The PlayStation 5 is a radical departure from normal PlayStation conventions. The console drops the classic mono-black color scheme and adopts some white to look like an inverse tuxedo. More importantly, the PS5 is surprisingly taller than the Series X. However, things could have gone differently.
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Lately, Microsoft has been making up for lost time by purchasing numerous developers. Companies such as ZeniMax Media was recently bought by Xbox, and if rumors are true, Microsoft might soon gobble up some companies in Sony's home turf. PlayStation fans noticed Sony is "drifting away" from Japan.
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Critics have recently been able to go hands-on with the PS5, and the reviews have been positive. One of the most interesting details to come from the reviews has been just how quickly games are able to load. Results may vary, depending on whether or not the game was originally optimized for the PS5.
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The next generation of gaming consoles is set to put a large dent in gamers' wallets starting this week. While plenty of people are still smarting over the idea of a $10 price hike in the cost of games for the new systems, a new report indicates that players got off lucky. They could have cost more.
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Cheating isn't cool, kids. Faze Jarvis learned this the hard way after the YouTuber uploaded a Fortnite gameplay video wherein he admitted to using cheats. There's a reason why he never, ever missed a target: he was using aimbots.
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Microsoft shocked gamers all over the world when it announced its plans to shutter its Mixer platform. The news also surprised many streamers as well, who expressed their amazement and disappointment through social media. This isn't to say that all Mixer streamers will have to start all over again.
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People want to know what Disintegration is all about, and soon enough, they'll get to find out for themselves.
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When you hear Kenny Loggins, you know things are about to get real '80s, real quick. And that's exactly what'll happen to Rocket League on June 10, when the Radical Summer event arrives to celebrate that decade's movies, TV shows, and culture.
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After five years of quests, Mobius Final Fantasy's days are numbered. Square Enix announced today that the popular mobile RPG will be bowing out later this year.
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Fans of cute critters and snack food rejoice — Bugsnax is finally almost here. The quirky PS5 launch title introduces gamers to Snaktooth Island and the titular Bugsnax, weird little animal/food hybrids. With such a bizarre premise, gamers have been curious to see what the critics make of Bugsnax.
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Ninja has been having a pretty good time since his return to streaming on Twitch. However, fans may be surprised to learn just how close Ninja came to signing with another streaming platform entirely. During a recent stream, Ninja said why he ultimately chose to leave YouTube and stay with Twitch.
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If you're hoping to document Eivor's journey out of medieval Norway and into England, then you're in luck because photo mode will be available in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla when it releases on Nov. 10. The inclusion of photo composition tools was confirmed in a tweet from the official Valhalla page.
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Xbox One and PS4 owners won't have to worry too much about leaving their old library of games behind since most of them are compatible with next-gen devices. Fans of Rockstar Games will be happy to know that titles they've poured hundreds of hours into are a part of that backward compatible lineup.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales finally releases next week alongside the launch of the PlayStation 5. Fans of the wall-crawling superhero have been waiting patiently to learn how the game stacks up to its predecessor, 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man. The good news is that critics are responding positively.
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Sony has hyped a number of new features for its latest model, the PS5, including "near instant" loading times, more immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals for 4K compatible TV screens. In a world of PC versus console, Playstation has made every attempt to be on top in the console gaming world.
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Imagine you're in the middle of laughing at the latest PewDiePie video when suddenly, YouTube plays a clip about antidepressants. This might take you out of the moment, and some audience members install ad blockers, which usually work. Twitch is the latest site to try its hand at anti-ad blocking.
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As Bethesda's first original IP in 25 years, the upcoming open-world space RPG Starfield has the potential to be a fundamental shift for the revered developer. A recent interview with Todd Howard at Develop:Brighton Digital 2020 has shed some light on the Starfield and its role in Bethesda's future.
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Backwards compatibility is a major issue for many gamers. Today, EA finally announced to gamers which of its current titles are going to be included in its next-gen upgrade plan. Some of these games will be receiving full upgrades, while others will be receiving much-appreciated performance boosts.
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Bethesda typically keeps a tight lid on its upcoming projects, releasing only bits and pieces from their games during development. However, a small slip-up from one of Bethesda's employees may have confirmed leaked images from one of Bethesda's most anticipated projects: the game called Starfield.
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The Elder Scrolls 6 was officially announced way back in 2018, and there hasn't been much news since then. However, fans may be interested to learn that Todd Howard dropped a bombshell regarding the sheer size of The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda apparently had to completely rethink its game engine.
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It seems like every few months brings another new rumor concerning the future of the Silent Hill franchise. While fans may have started to give up hope on another entry in the series, it seems as though Silent Hill isn't gone forever. In fact, a new game announcement may be right around the corner.
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The PlayStation 5 finally launches on Nov. 12, and it seems like the new console still has plenty of surprises in store for fans. Gaming YouTuber John Glasscock recently posted a video that shows his own hands-on experience with the PS5's DualSense controller. Some of its features were unexpected.
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Among Us has become a hugely popular game in recent months, to the point where the developers canceled Among Us 2 in order to focus on building on the first game. One of the more hilarious Among Us tactics was recently demonstrated by Jack "CouRage" Dunlop, who outed Pokimane as the deadly Imposter.
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There are some pretty wild stories about players in Fortnite who have taken their love for the game far beyond what most of us would consider "normal." Today, we'll be taking a look at some real world incidents that have spilled out of Fortnite and into the real world.
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Fans of the Vampire: The Masquerade franchise may be surprised to learn of the existence of a new game set in that universe, particularly because of recent developments in the franchise. On Halloween, Sharkmob Games announced an untitled battle royale game set in the Vampire: The Masquerade world.
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With Season 7 of Apex Legends fast approaching, fans have been waiting patiently for the battle royale's next playable character to be announced. The wait is almost over, because Horizon is now joining Apex Legends. Respawn Entertainment announced the newest Legend on Twitter, along with a trailer.
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From numb-thumb to Nintendonitis, let's strap on our helmets and check out some of the most infamous moments of video game-induced trips to the hospital.
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Many game developers have gone all in on making and hiding Easter eggs. Some have left hidden messages to players containing in-game revelations, tributes to past projects, or teases of future games. You'll find a healthy smattering of all Easter egg types in the list below.
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While The Guinness Book of World Records contains the standard speedruns and high scores you'd expect from such a book, it also contains some things you'd never think of attempting to do in the first place. Here are some of the more bizarre gaming world records.
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From intense action-packed fights to protracted battles lasting 18-plus hours, let's take a look at some of the longest boss fights ever in video games.
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Like many open-world video games, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is crammed full of Easter eggs for eagle-eyed players to spot. Already, secrets relating to the anime One-Punch Man, Harry Potter and even Portal have been discovered.
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Monster Hunter: Rise's release date is on the not-to-distant horizon, but beyond the details provided in September's surprise announcement trailer, there's a lot fans still don't know about the upcoming Switch exclusive.
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The next release in the Metro series of games will not be a single player-focused adventure like its predecessors but a multiplayer first-person shooter. That's right: This popular FPS is getting its first multiplayer game.
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The Animal Crossing series is renowned for many qualities, including its endearing nature. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to add to this legacy via its winter update, which brings adorable puppies to the successful Nintendo Switch exclusive.
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Recently, AC Milan's star player Zlatan Ibrahimović turned soccer fans and gamer heads alike by tearing into Electronic Arts via Twitter, steamed that EA used his name and likeness in FIFA 21. Now, EA has broken its silence on the FIFA 21 controversy, and EA isn't taking it lying down.
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Industry watchers have expected that Sony was planning to bring out a new version of PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) to go along with the PlayStation 5. Now, a new patent, granted on November 24, may reveal more. Indeed, PSVR 2 may be on the way to PS5.
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Starting on Dec. 3, Captain Natalie Artemis, the protagonist played by Jovovich in the upcoming Monster Hunter film, will appear in Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne during a two-part movie tie-in event quest. Jovovich herself will voice her in-game counterpart.
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It appears the Xbox Games with Gold December lineup was something of a fail with gamers. A look at responses to the newest free games from the Xbox announcement on YouTube makes it clear fans are not happy with their options.
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MMORPG gamers witnessed a heartwarming moment when Final Fantasy 14 and World of Warcraft celebrated the launch of the latter's newest DLC, Shadowlands.
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Thanks to the Internet, it's almost impossible for a major game release to drop without any plot details being spoiled first. Gameplay footage from Cyberpunk 2077 has surfaced online, weeks before its scheduled Dec. 10 release date.
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Anyone with a passing interest in video games visiting virtually any message board or comments section in or around the year 2007 knows one thing for certain: the cake is a lie.
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The next generation of consoles released earlier in November, and the PS5 and Xbox Series X have seen major success. Each console has sold out regularly, with both experiencing shortages. In response, Sony said that every available PS5 console has been purchased.
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In a recent interview, a developer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity proposed an interesting challenge: Beat the game with only a ladle.
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Rockstar Games just announced its biggest ever update for Grand Theft Auto Online. The Cayo Perico Heist will take players to a brand new exotic island locale where they'll plan and execute their latest high-stakes operation.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales launched to general acclaim alongside the PS5 on Nov. 12, making it one of two Marvel games, the other being Marvel's Avengers, to release in the wake of Chadwick Boseman's passing in August of this year.
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Streamers have been dealing with a lot of DMCA takedown warnings lately, and CD Projekt Red wants to make life a little easier for them. To help anyone streaming the game avoid these unfortunate encounters with the music industry enforcers, Cyberpunk 2077 will ship with a special "streamer mode."
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The Grand Theft Auto series is known for its expansive maps, and it looks like GTA Online's massive world is about to get even bigger. Rockstar just offered fans a preview of an upcoming map expansion through its official Twitter account.
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These are dark days for GameStop, the video game retailer that was once a dominant force in the market. In an era where cloud gaming and digital releases are becoming the new normal, it's even harder for GameStop to remain relevant.
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A recent update from the developers of Marvel's Avengers has some exciting news: We finally know when Kate Bishop is coming to Marvel's Avengers.
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Google has announced that it will bring its cloud gaming service Stadia to iOS devices, bypassing Apple's App Store. Here's what this Google Stadia move could mean for the future.
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One of Nintendo's biggest system embarrassments is the long Joy-Con "drift" saga, and it's not over yet. According to Polygon, Nintendo is facing another lawsuit regarding the design flaw. One of the Nintendo Switch's biggest issues from launch had to do with a flaw in the Joy-Con controller design.
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The PlayStation 5's DualSense controller is one of the system's biggest selling points, offering a genuine next-gen feel in the palm of your hands. However, not all of its features are groundbreaking. If you've already played a Nintendo Switch, the PS5's haptic feedback features might seem familiar.
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While breakaway hits such as Fall Guys and Among Us may have blown up on Twitch, another indie game dominated nominations for the upcoming The Game Awards 2020: Supergiant Games' Hades.
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The nominations for Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards 2020 were unveiled this week, filled with the year's most popular and groundbreaking titles across all gaming platforms. The PlayStation 4 made out particularly well, as the console's exclusives dominated the nominee list in multiple categories.
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Since it was released for early access in September, the co-op survival horror game Phasmophobia has been a runaway success. Now, it just showed off its newest location.
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Gears 5 has added a number of recognizable guest characters to its roster. Now, Gears 5 and WWE fans just got great news.
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Niantic has just announced numerous key additions to its flagship product, Pokémon Go, set to roll out over the course of the next few weeks. As explained in a recent post to the Pokémon Go blog, the series of updates is titled "Go Beyond." The expansion includes an increase to the game's level cap.
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In the second week of November, Famitsu posted its early review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The magazine gave the unexpected love child of Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors an impressive 36/40. Famitsu's analysis also set the stage for a slew of subsequent stellar reviews.
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Thanks to its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback capabilities, PlayStation's latest video game controller is able to engage with a few of the player's senses at once. Now gamers have discovered that the DualSense controller has another handy feature that nobody knew about before launch.
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Through the magic of editing, one gamer has made a recreation of the epic "Leap of Faith" scene from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse in Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS5. The 44-second video was posted on Twitter by a user called Much, and it has gained over 75 thousand likes since it was posted.
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Because of the PS5's high demand, it feels like you'd have a better chance of getting something decent from Genshin Impact's gacha system. Despite the odds, one man was able to get his hands on a PS5 for his gaming buddy.
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For many people, gaming is a way of life, and it's a great way to connect with loved ones and share mutual interests. The family that slays together, stays together. Some gamers have also figured out they can use a love of gaming to help tie the knot, which has resulted in an unusual PSA.
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One year since his meme takeover, Baby Yoda continues to show that his influence is as ever-expanding as the galaxy itself. The adorable green creature made his blocky debut In the trailer for Minecraft's new Star Wars DLC pack. And guess what? He's still as cute as ever.
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Games, movies, and television shows often include Easter eggs, little references that viewers have to search to find. In the recently released Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, there are some Easter eggs that fans of a certain teen wizard will appreciate.
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In a recent announcement, Ubisoft revealed three upcoming DLC expansions to Immortals: Fenyx Rising that will integrate new characters and a new story centered on Chinese mythology. Here's what these Immortals: Fenyx Rising expansions could mean for the future.
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Animal Crossing is known for its holiday events, and New Horizons is no exception. Starting Nov. 19, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' winter update will roll out to Switches everywhere. According to the official trailer, players have a number of features and treats to look forward to.
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In his latest Developer Update video, Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan announced the addition of a new feature designed to cut down on queue times, PC Gamer confirmed. Players from Overwatch League pros and popular Twitch streamers have all publicly noted the game's long waiting periods.
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Concept art from a new book, Bioware: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development, has given Mass Effect fans their first glimpse at the in-development follow up to Bioware's sci-fi RPG. First shared on Tumblr by user Felassan, this sneak preview consists of three images in a foggy haze.
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Super Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary has been celebrated in many ways, including Mario-themed Lego sets and a new Game & Watch portable device, and it appears the celebrations aren't over yet. Nintendo and Puma are collaborating to release themed sneakers based on games from Super Mario 3D All-Stars.
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Xbox CFO Tim Stuart recently revealed the company's roadmap for Bethesda Games releases following their acquisition of the studio's parent company, ZeniMax Media. During a virtual business call focused broadly on interactive entertainment (transcription via IGN), Stuart explained the new directive.
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If you, like many other Microsoft/Xbox fans, have been anxiously awaiting major announcements regarding Halo Infinite, prepare to wait just a bit longer. Unfortunately, it's looking like there will be not be any major announcements concerning Halo Infinite at The Game Awards this year.
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The next gaming generation is off to a rough start. If you weren't quick on the draw, you might have to wait a long time before you can get your hands on a new console, and not just because COVID-19 is slowing down production. That is part of the problem, but the true culprit is much more insidious.
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An old favorite made new for the Nintendo Switch, Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows players to escape to an island of their very own. Yet since its premiere in March 2020, fans have had a few big problems with the game for the fans. New Horizons players are limited to only one island per Switch.
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The launch of the PS5 has been rough for gamers, with many diehard Sony fans missing out on snagging a the next-gen console during its initial release. This turn of events has left plenty of gamers, frustrated, tired — and perhaps even hungry. If this sounds like you, then you are very much in luck.
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Putting the PlayStation 5 into rest mode has proven to be a very dangerous task for gamers around the world. What should be the brand new system's convenient method of shutting down without completely turning off is just causing more problems on top of other reported PS5 issues, such as overheating.
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Fans who were hoping to get a PS5 on launch day have been left with the option of either waiting an undetermined amount of time or shelling out big bucks to scalpers online. That is where PS5 Simulator comes in, which captures all of the excitement of bringing your own PS5 home for the first time.
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Destiny 2: Beyond Light's "Stealing Stasis" mission features some hilarious dialogue from the player's Ghost, and fans love it. Here's the real reason this dialogue was included in Destiny 2: Beyond Light.
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During the recent GlitchCon livestream, Xbox head Phil Spencer explicitly acknowledged the ongoing shortage of new Xbox consoles. As recounted by GameSpot, Spencer promptly apologized to those disappointed by their inability to secure an Xbox Series X or Series S.
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Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive. The title has gone through a complete overhaul that enhanced the game's lighting, character models, and delivered a smoother frame-rate performance.
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It looks like Ubisoft is returning to its old ways with Far Cry 6. Here's the major way Far Cry 6 is changing the series.
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Fortnite has been dropping new Marvel skins left and right, and it looks like one of those skins will transform players into one of Spider-Man's most recognizable villains/allies: Venom. That's right, this Marvel supervillain is headed to Fortnite.
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Recently, Seth "Scump" Abner accused the Call of Duty League (CDL) of abusive contract practices, inspiring other gamers to dish on other leagues. Here's why these esports leagues are causing an uproar.
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If you bought a PS5 on launch day, you probably want to break it in. Nothing accentuates that new-console smell quite like loading up a game released along with the platform. However, your console might decide to turn a normal download into a Sisyphean task that might not exist in the first place.
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The naming conventions behind Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity have led individuals like Game Rant's Joshua Duckworth to believe it may set the stage for Breath of the Wild 2 to end the long cycle of conflict between Zelda's core forces.
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Genshin Impact's latest patch brought a slew of new content, as well as an unintended side effect: Now, the real danger in Genshin Impact is the environment.
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Players have reported that putting the PS5 in rest mode while playing Spider-Man: Remastered can cause the entire system to crash.
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Things aren't looking good for Destiny 2's competitive PvP mode. Bungie has cancelled the Trials of Osiris game mode until November 27.
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With reviews constantly rolling in, Demon's Souls' overall score might fluctuate a bit, but the game is already off to a fantastic start.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War is impressing as a polished return to form for the series. Here's what the critics are saying about Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War.
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Respawn Entertainment launched Apex Legends Season 7: Ascension on Nov. 4, introducing players to the latest character: an astrophysicist and gravitational expert named Horizon. As players are quickly discovering, she comes with a hilariously unusual glitch.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War went live today, and streamers have already found some built-in settings that should make their lives and jobs a little bit easier.
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The threat of regulation may have prompted EA to take a pretty big step with regard to microtransactions in FIFA 21. That game, which released on Oct. 9, is getting a new feature on Nov. 17 targeted at giving players more information about how they play.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is out, and it's performing better than anyone could have expected, including its developers. Granted, it's no surprise that the game is a hit, but the fact that it has outperformed Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is definitely turning some heads.
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It's no secret that the launch of Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Series S, which took place on Tuesday, November 10, didn't go off as smoothly as planned. In fact, things are getting worse for the Series X launch.
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Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is uniquely positioned in a way that it could take the lead over competing franchises. While other fighters are currently absent from the PS5 and Series X|S launch, MK11 Ultimate will drop on both consoles less than a week later.
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Since its release, Ghost of Tsushima has done better than anyone expected. In fact, Ghost of Tsushima just hit an impressive milestone.
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According to a new video, a Redditor has found Call of Duty's first official bomb drone. This Call of Duty: Warzone secret could be a game changer.
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Thanks to a statement made by game director Luke Smith, Stasis may not be the only Darkness subclass players can look forward to in Destiny 2.
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Half-Life: Alyx added a new chapter to the Half-Life mythos when the virtual reality-based first-person shooter released back in March 2020. Now, you can learn even more about the world with the addition of developer commentary into the game.
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People Can Fly's ambitious Outriders, arriving Feb. 2, 2021, looks poised to beat BioWare to the punch with an out of the box experience promising a lot of what Anthem 2.0 hopes to fix.
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Konami, in collaboration with prosthetics developer Open Bionics, is releasing a prosthetic arm designed after Venom Snake's arm from 2015's Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.
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A lot of excitement and anticipation surrounded the launch of Destiny 2: Beyond Light. Now, it's looking like all that energy has shifted into frustration and disappointment.
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Most modern gaming platforms offer a variety of methods to transport game data and save files. Since you can download games wirelessly onto the PS4 and PS5, you might assume the best method is to teleport your game files via wi-fi. Sending data through the digital aether isn't your fastest option.
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Using the Hyrule Warriors formula to create a Breath of the Wild prequel for the Switch is the last thing anyone expected, but that's exactly what Nintendo, Koei Tecmo, and Omega Force did with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
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Due to a listing on the New Zealand PlayStation Store, we may finally know Deathloop's new release date.
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Dedicated PlayStation fan Joey Chiu was the first in line to buy a PlayStation 4 in 2013 and a PS4 Pro in 2016. Here's the heartwarming way Sony rewarded this PlayStation fan.
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The latest piece of Resident Evil: Village gameplay that's been shown to the public came from an unexpected place: a video showcasing tennis player Naomi Osaka getting to play the PS5 for the very first time. Here are the Resident Evil: Village details you missed in Naomi Osaka's PS5 promo.
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Now that the simultaneous releases of the PS5 and Godfall are imminent, critical reviews of the game have begun to pop up online.
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The PlayStation 5's Nov. 12 launch will not be accompanied by the sort of in-store events that typically coincide with major console releases as a result of the ongoing global pandemic. In Japan, however, Sony is still celebrating the PS5, albeit in an unconventional manner.
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We already know backward compatibility is a shoe-in for the next-generation consoles. If you upgrade to a PlayStation 5, you'll be able to play PS4 games. If you go with the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and O.G. Xbox titles will be supported. But how far will that compatibility go, exactly?
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If you're a fan of platformers, you'll find plenty to like about the latest sale happening on Xbox One. It's all about running, jumping, and exploring, and it starts today.
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If over 100 episodes in a single campaign isn't enough for you, then you're in luck! It's just been announced that a new comic book series focused on the Mighty Nein is in the works, with the first volume set to arrive on June 16, 2021.
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The first Xbox Series X and Series S consoles have made it to the homes of excited early adopters. However, some Xbox Series X owners hit a major roadblock on launch day.
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One of the PS5's strikingly beautiful launch titles happens to be Annapurna Interactive and Giant Squid's The Pathless. The upcoming action-adventure game puts players in the role of the Hunter, who uses her bow and arrow to fend off rabid foes while she tries to lift a curse set upon an island.
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Bungie launched the Destiny 2 expansion, Beyond Light, on November 10. As it turns out, the Destiny 2: Beyond Light launch is off to a rough start.
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Can't get enough Fall Guys? Are you loving all the new content found in Season 2? Perhaps you were disappointed that there wasn't more? Either way, you're in luck, because big things are in the works for Fall Guys Season 3!
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Microsoft's Xbox Series X is experiencing a bit of rocky release. The two main factors affecting the console's launch day seem to be greedy scalpers and stock selling out in just mere seconds at numerous retailers.
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Lately, Ubisoft games have prescribed to the belief that bigger equals better. Many recent Ubisoft releases have been open world titles that try to stretch out their lengths to justify the digital square mileage. Assassin's Creed, specifically Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is case in point.
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A rumor started on Twitter suggests that Cyberpunk 2077 may yet again be delayed, this time until 2021. Is it indeed just a rumor, or could Cyberpunk potentially get pushed back once again?
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Sony has quietly released a PlayStation 5 Remote Play App to its PlayStation 4 dashboard. This new app can connect PlayStation 4 units to mobile devices, PCs, and the PlayStation 5. The new app is automatically available on consoles already. Here's what this surprise PS4 app means for PS5.
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Sony released a launch trailer for Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and just like the previous gameplay trailer, this video hides a few secrets and details that you might not have caught. Here are some small details you missed in the Spider-Man: Miles Morales launch trailer.
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Reports indicate that the hacker issue that previously plagued Call of Duty: Warzone has sadly returned. It seems Call of Duty: Warzone can't shake its hacker problem.
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Come 2021, Sony Interactive Entertainment has a slew of other games slated for its next-gen console. Thanks to a newly released promotional trailer, fans now have a better idea of when those upcoming PS5 titles will release.
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It sounds like the kind of pitch that's crazy enough to actually fly at Nintendo: what if we turn Super Mario Bros. into a battle royale game? Well, it's already been done.
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If you're into creature-collecting, sending adorable monsters into battle, and trading beasts with your friends then we have good news: Temtem packs all this into one aesthetically pleasing package. What, you thought we were talking about Pokemon?
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What's the only thing better than playing a great game? Extending the amount of time you can play it on your own terms. Season passes are there if you want them but totally optional, and right now, a bunch of them are on sale in the Xbox Store as part of the Spring Add-On Sale.
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How close are we to streaming Xbox games no matter where we are? After months and months of internal testing, Microsoft is finally ready to let the general public get its hands on the Project xCloud streaming service.
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Are you more of an Xbox One fan than a PC gamer? If so, you finally have a sale for the summer that won't quite stand up to what Steam had to offer, but comes pretty darn close.
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The Xbox One may have lost the exclusives battle this generation, but it does have a leg up in the area of backward compatibility. Now Microsoft is showing off its support for older games in a new sale, slashing prices on hundreds of Xbox and Xbox 360 titles.
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Though you may feel you know Tyler Blevins inside and out at this point, he still keeps a few things close to his chest. Fans found out about one of those details recently on Instagram.
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Fans of Celeste have long believed, fueled by in-game hints, that the indie platformer's groundbreaking protagonist is transgender. Developer Maddy Thorson has now confirmed Madeline's gender identity as trans.
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Call of Duty: Warzone had a good year following its addition to 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and is due for some significant shifts with the November 13 arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Now, Warzone may be teasing a new map for Black Ops Cold War.
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The business side of things has attracted ire, especially on Control's next-gen upgrade front. The publisher-player relationship seems to be growing worse with each announcement.
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One of the Xbox Series X|S console exclusives that's elicited some excitement is Bloober Team's psychological horror experience, The Medium. Even though it wasn't originally set up as a launch title, fans knew they could look forward to playing it a month later. But sadly, that's no longer the case.
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The next generation of gaming begins in four short days — and reports are starting to come in about how well fans can expect the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 to perform. Early reviews indicate that Microsoft's system may have one up on Sony's when it comes to loading times.
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With the looming releases of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on the horizon, Electronic Arts has big next-gen plans.
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Players need a way to interact with the PlayStation 5's launch lineup, and the accessory they'll use to do so -- the PS5's DualSense controller -- appears to be stealing the show in terms of critical acclaim.
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Some video game companies are willing to pay a pretty penny for high-profile streamer coverage, and this streamer was offered 300k for one stream.
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It's been a year since the cloud gaming subscription service Google Stadia went live, and while the launch had its share of successes and failures, a big day one problem was missing features. But now, Google Stadia is finally getting this feature.
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The ban hammer has been brought down extra hard in Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends. Here's the real reason Apex Legends just banned over 400 ranked players.
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The PlayStation 5 isn't even out yet, and it's off to a rough start. Now, news has broke that the PS5 won't support this feature at launch.
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The PlayStation 5 is almost here, and heading into its release, you're going to want to know how to get the most out of your new console. Fortunately, in anticipation of its launch, PlayStation Support's YouTube channel just dropped a guide detailing the recommended settings.
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Season 7 introduced a significant revamp of the Battle Pass system, which has been criticized by Apex Legends players as slowing down the pace of level progression and making the game too "grindy."
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A new trailer just hit PlayStation's YouTube channel and demonstrates some very impressive gameplay footage: The Godfall launch trailer is turning heads.
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The second season of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is about to get an update, and all the new content that's been teased for this mid-season change promises to make the battle royale even more interesting.
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If you're a celebrity whose stress-crushing activities are recorded for all the world to see, every game you play becomes noteworthy. Case in point, this massive K-pop group is about to get in on the Fall Guys action.
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Warframe is officially heading to the next generation of consoles, first to the PlayStation 5 and eventually to the Series X, with various visual and performance enhancements coming with it.
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Nvidia's next generation of graphics cards, the RTX 30 series, has arrived, bringing strong performance and top-quality visuals at competitive prices. However, a leak revealed on Twitter hints at some exciting news. This Nvidia leak would change the game again.
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If you were planning to brave some long lines or even camp out to get a chance at nabbing a PlayStation 5 on November 12, you're going to have to rethink your plans. Here's the reason you can't get a PS5 at a physical store on launch day.
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It's been a long time, but fans of Demon's Souls will finally get to see their wish granted for a new game in the form of a remake. And it seems that with this fresh release, Sony really wants to make it a special, personal experience.
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For years, Nintendo properties have been confined to the virtual realm, but very soon, fans will be able to live out their video game fantasies in real life when the Super Nintendo World theme park opens in Japan and other locations around the globe.
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The verdict is in for Microsoft's newest generation of Xbox, the Series X. Here's what the critics are saying after being hands on with the Series X.
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During the month of October, Dr Disrespect invited his followers to participate in his fourth annual Halloween costume contest. One "Doctober" submission in particular caught his eye and led to him getting a kick out of what was presented to him.
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You wouldn't think the Xbox Series S would beat the PlayStation 5 in many categories -- or, taking its $300 price tag into consideration, any categories. There is one area in which the Series S will be able to out-do the PS5, however, and what that area is might surprise you.
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Microsoft cut every corner they could to make the Xbox Series S the most affordable next-gen console possible, including a hard drive that can only stash 512 GB worth of games. At least, that's what Microsoft claimed. According to one gamer, it's less. The Xbox Series S might have a storage issue.
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GameStop employees fear for their jobs, so what is a store manager to do to improve employee morale? It seems a TikTok competition may not be the answer.
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When one-man indie developer Kinetic Games released Phasmophobia for Early Access in September, it could not have predicted the game's surprisingly huge success.
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The Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 are almost here, but the PS5's DualSense is already hitting store shelves. And while the PS5 controller seems to be an exciting piece of technology, there appears to be at least one issue that could disappoint Sony fans.
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Just because the PS4 isn't ready to head off to the great garage sale in the sky, doesn't mean every upcoming PS5 game can or even will release on the PS4. The Demon's Souls remake won't come out on PS4, and neither will Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
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One of the games that will be available on Nov. 10 for Xbox Series X|S is AGM Playism's first-person shooter, Bright Memory.
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The releases of the next-generation console systems from Microsoft and Sony are imminent. This not only means new games, but upgrades for older titles that will be making the switch over to the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Fortnite is one of these games.
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Since its Season 7 launch in 2018, Fortnite Creative has given fans of the battle royale a variety of immersive new areas to explore. Anyone can make their own map -- even a U.S. presidential candidate.
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Some players never stop looking for new ways to build innovative Minecraft gadgets, though. It seems a new block being added to the game could help take those inventions to the next level.
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Though the PS5 isn't available for the masses until Nov. 12, many outlets and content creators, such as Venture Beat and YongYea, have received early copies of the console and its DualSense controller.
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While younger gamers may not understand the importance of Mario Paint, there's no denying its influence on a generation of Nintendo fans. If you grew up with this Super Nintendo classic in your collection, you may be especially surprised to learn some of these lesser known facts.
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Although there are plenty of games on Nintendo consoles you probably shouldn't play in front of your parents, the company has a history of removing controversial content, especially for its international releases. One classic example is Earthbound, which became a massive hit years after it launched.
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The Nintendo Gamecube stands tall alongside the greatest video game consoles of all time. Not only did it give its owners a huge variety of third-party published releases, but it also gifted them a satisfying lineup of first-party titles. The GameCube library is full of bonafide classics.
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Every seasoned Mario Kart player has their go-to characters and karts, whether it be for speed, control, or simple favoritism.
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The original Metroid was a smash hit, and the franchise was a household name in the '80s and '90s. Still, Metroid Prime almost didn't see the light of day. This is why Metroid Prime was nearly canceled.
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Nintendo's official Animal Crossing: New Horizons island is now open for visitors. The life simulation game's players have been visiting each other's islands since its release in March, and Nintendo decided to officially join in the fun. Players can follow the steps for visiting the island below.
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One RPG that launched on the Game Boy Advance came from the mind of Hideo Kojima himself.
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Super Mario is an icon of video game history that changed gaming forever. Practically everyone had a copy of Super Mario Bros. for their Nintendo Entertainment System — not just because it was a common pack-in game, but because it was a must-own title for the console. But what about its true sequel?
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Nintendo has a lengthy history of iconic series. In order to determine which of the many beloved Nintendo franchises from throughout the company's storied history is number one in fans' eyes, SVG conducted a survey of 1,700 people that definitively crowns one series above all others.
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The Nintendo Game Boy came to be in 1989, when portable electronics were were still far from the norm. Cars were the most likely place to find portable phones, and cameras were mechanical, film-based pieces of equipment. This is the strange Game Boy accessory that never saw the light of day.
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In strange times like these, video games have become even more important in day-to-day life. They offer people a form of escape where such a need has never been higher. Throughout the entirety of this tumultuous time, what other game has been there for gamers more than Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
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Although not all of Nintendo's controllers were functional, some were and still are extremely rare and valuable collectibles. The perfect example of a bizarre and rare collector's item was the Nintendo 64 Reality Quest Glove -- not to be confused with the 1989 NES Power Glove, which became infamous.
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It's time for The Game Awards, and as many likely expected, Final Fantasy 7 Remake will have a presence during the show when it streams on Dec. 10, 2020. But Final Fantasy Remake 7 isn't just nominated in one category; in fact, it managed to secure nominations in several.
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The upcoming Final Fantasy 16 may have a lot of cool lore for fans to delve into, but many players may be wondering what the popular franchise will have in store when it comes to the game's biggest battles. The Final Fantasy franchise is notorious for its incredibly difficult boss fights.
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Final Fantasy is among gaming's most recognizable franchises due to a standard level of quality maintained by the majority of its mainline titles and spinoffs alike over the decades since its initial entry. Thus, multiple Final Fantasy games have become gaming classics across generations of gaming.
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There are simply things about The Legend of Zelda franchise that only true fans would understand. Let's all put on our tunics and pointy caps and take a look at them.
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Take your favorite Italian plumber, throw him and all his friends in go-karts, give them themed items, and you've got a recipe for success. That's just the magic of Mario Kart. As part of Mario's 35th anniversary, fans are clearing rooms in their houses to make way for the latest Mario Kart product.
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Shigeru Miyamoto is a legend in the video game industry, and he has made his mark by giving the world several of the most successful and fun franchises. His name is instantly recognizable, and he seems to have the Midas touch whenever he's involved with a project. But how much is he actually worth?
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Back in 1986, players of Nintendo's Metroid were surprised to get to the end of the game and find (if they'd gotten through in under five hours) that protagonist Samus Aran was actually a woman. Here's the surprising inspiration for Metroid's Samus Aran.
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There's more to the Expansion Pak than just being "that device that was bundled with every copy of Donkey Kong 64." Here's the story of this strange N64 add-on.
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The Pokemon franchise is undeniably popular, even after over two decades of existence. In the quest to become a Pokemon master, gamers have taken great pride in finding and training as many of the lovable monsters as possible. It's time to take a look at a few of the worst Pokemon moves of all time.
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Facebook has been attempting to capture a share of the gaming market for over a decade. While these attempts have met with varying degrees of success, Facebook's efforts have changed the landscape of modern gaming in more ways than one. Here is the untold truth of Facebook Gaming.
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The Kirby franchise debuted on the Game Boy. Not only was it a must-have for Nintendo's first handheld system, but it spawned one of the company's most important series. Kirby's Dream Course places the titular protagonist in a game that's essentially a unique interpretation of golf.
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Even though the PlayStation 5 has numerous advantages over its competitors — how does it stand as a gaming system overall? Are the technological advances worth the money being spent? And does it have everything you're looking for in a gaming console? Here are the best and worst things about the PS5.
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A lot of fans were unable to secure PS5 preorders, while the lucky ones eventually ran into issues with Amazon delivery dates. Even worse, when PlayStation 5 consoles began shipping to customers' homes, more than a few people discovered that their packages contained multitudes of incorrect items.
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Shortly after the release of Spider-Man: Miles Morales earlier this month, fans noticed that the end of the game contained a heartfelt written tribute to Boseman. However, it turns out that the message in the end credits wasn't the only shout out to Boseman's legacy in the game.
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Out of the box, new PS5 consoles come equipped with a 825GB hard drive, of which 667GB is usable, due to space taken by its operating system and other necessary data. PS5 owners who ultimately want to own more than five similarly-sized AAA titles will therefore need to add additional storage.
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You might be a little confused why Bugsnax culminates in the world's biggest and most literal snack attack. What changed? What started the food fight? Here's what you need to know.
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The Last of Us Part 2 was nominated for more awards than any other title, meaning you can probably expect it to walk away with at least one award.
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Maybe the most exciting are the launch games exclusive to the PS5, which range from eagerly-awaited sequels, to remakes of beloved action games, to a game where players get to explore an island of anthropomorphic food. With all of these options available, which title are players the most eager for?
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The critically praised PlayStation 5, has brought SSDs and improved performance across the board, including long-promised reduced load times. So, how long does it take to load games on PlayStation 5?
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In the year following the PS5's initial announcement, Sony slowly rolled out a ton of details, including the introduction of a digital-only PS5 and some PS5-exclusive games like Bugsnax. Still, the entertainment giant was fairly secretive about the console, which led to many rumors and speculation.
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It's safe to say that Chadwick Boseman's legacy lives on, not just in the films he made but in how he influenced other creatives. That's certainly evidenced by a poignant tribute recently discovered in the new Spider-Man: Miles Morales video game.
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If you're looking forward to revisiting Demon's Souls or trying it for the first time, steel yourself for some legendary encounters. Here are the hardest bosses you can expect to face in Demon's Souls.
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In the modern age of gaming and film entertainment, superheroes are everywhere. That's why it's so difficult imagining a time when comic book heroics were a harder sell for publishers. According to Unseen64, one game that fell victim to this bygone era was Bullfrog Productions' The Indestructibles.
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In classic Kojima fashion, the new trailer raises just as many questions as it gives answers, if not more. Let's focus on a couple of details that might have slipped by, as well as some cool connections to other properties you may not have known about.
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You might be curious how long the Bugsnax adventure will last. Fortunately, we've done a little digging to find out just how long it takes to beat Bugsnax.
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As the PlayStation 4's gamepad did before it, the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller is bringing a number of changes to its setup. This includes the new Create button, which replaces the PS4 controller's Share button.
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Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales finally swings onto PS4 and PS5 on Nov. 12, 2020. Critics have already heaped praise on the latest Spider-Man video game adventure, but there are is one issue that everyone seems to agree on: the game is just a bit short. Shorter than people were already expecting.
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So how did a free-to-play game become so successful so fast, and why has that success created a backlash in the gaming community? Here's the real dark truth behind Genshin Impact.
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The following events caused some of PlayStation's darkest days. Fortunately, all of them are now in the past, so the brand can move forward with its head held high.
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It's not all that clear if the Demon's Souls remake will be a PS5 exclusive or if it will also launch on the PS4. If you're looking for an answer, you've come to the right article.
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The original PlayStation was a hotbed for popular and obscure yet still enjoyable role-playing games. One of those games was Volfoss, a little known tactical RPG that released in 2001 and was exclusive to Japan.
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Another type of streamer has emerged, one that at the same time offers content creators increased anonymity and even larger branding possibilities: Vtubers.
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The streaming world is full of larger-than-life personalities, and among them, Tfue is no shrinking violet. The streamer, known IRL as Turner Tenney from Florida, can be considered one of the heavy-hitters of the Twitch world, thanks to 9.6 million followers and a penchant for making headlines.
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It's hard to see your heroes go, and on Nov. 10, 2020, Call of Duty fans received some terrible news: professional esports team Florida Mutineers announced the death of its star player Maurice "Fero" Henriquez. At only 21 years old, the pro player had died of multiple heart attacks.
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With multiple allegations of anti-Semitism, sexism, and racism, PewDiePie's channel is no stranger to internet drama.
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What are some things you may not know about the bond between PewDiePie and Marzia, his wife? Let's take a look at the truth behind the relationship the two have.
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Following accusations of stream-sniping, some of Twitch's most high-profile streamers think there's a good change that xQc will be banned from the platform. The whole thing started when xQc utilized a frowned-upon tactic during a Fall Guys tournament.
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The new console generation is officially underway. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have made their way to customer's homes (well, at least the lucky pre-orders did), and people are settling in to see what the new systems have in store. However, we may now know the winner of the console war.
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One of the things gamers love about Fortnite is that it's 100% free. However, that doesn't mean they wouldn't happily pay for it, especially if it comes with some sweet perks, like V-bucks and season Battle Passes. This isn't the new reality yet, but a Fortnite subscription option might be possible.
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The Xbox Series X and Series S are here, but sadly, one significant member of the Xbox family is absent. Halo Infinite has been delayed. Though Master Chief won't be able to make it to the launch party in person, it seems as though he'll be with you. You'll simply have to look in your Xbox Series S.
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Have you ever been playing a game of Among Us with your friends and thought, "Man, this is really fun, but I wish these graphics were unsettlingly realistic?" Well, you're in luck, because YouTuber and game designer Fat Dino has recreated part of the very popular multiplayer game in Unreal Engine 4.
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In a very cool crossover moment, Fortnite players can actually pay a visit to the 100 Thieves compound as their digitized selves.
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While gamers have already spent a lot of time exploring characters like Johnny Silverhand, the digital ghost/rockstar insurgent voiced by Keanu Reeves, and fashion icon Evelyn Parker, less time has been dedicated to the game's antagonists, and Adam Smasher has a special relationship with Silverhand.
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The Wolfenstein series has pit players against mad scientists and Nazis since 1981, unless those fans lived in Germany. When Wolfenstein 3D was released in 1992, Germany already had strict laws designed to protect children from violent and offensive imagery. Then Bethesda came up with a workaround.
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After the 2001 release of Grand Theft Auto 3, the floodgates opened for the open-world action game sub-genre, and many GTA-inspired games were excellent in their own right. But there was a GTA clone starring Snoop Dogg that we never got to see.
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The fighting genre has evolved. In most instances, the mechanical difficulty of fighting games has increased. Every new fighting game that is introduced into the market is designed to target players that are already a part of the community. So what are the new-player-friendly fighting games?
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Video games are cancelled all the time, sometimes well into their development process. Even some games that went on to spawn long-running franchises were at risk of being scrapped at one point. The turn-based sci-fi tactical strategy series XCOM has produced three highly successful games.
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In Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka Tano tells Din to take Grogu to the planet Tython, and place him on a special stone at a mountaintop. If you were wondering about the significance of this planet, you're not alone. Here's the secret history of Tython.
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The Brotherhood of Steel has been a staple in every Fallout game to date, but what's their deal? This is the untold truth of Fallout's Brotherhood of Steel.
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The PlayStation 5 spawned many false rumors. Eventually, all rumors must either be confirmed or squashed, and in the case of the Series X, many fizzled away when the console was released, for better and for worse. Here are but a few of the crazier Xbox Series X rumors that didn't come to fruition.
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Rockstar's Red Dead series is an epic, sweeping western, but the fun is in the details. The games are packed full of easter eggs, references to other Rockstar games, and sometimes full stories you might otherwise miss. But so far, the series hasn't fully explained what happened to Red Harlow.
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There's a good selection of Atari 2600 titles that are super hard to find and also fetch a high price. One title that's considered among that group of valuable 2600 games is a Space Invaders reskin. That game is the Atari-developed and The Coca-Cola Company-published Pepsi Invaders.
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With both the Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation 5 officially here, the next generation of gaming has arrived. Both console have greatly improved load times vs. their predecessors, but which games run better on which? Here are a few games that run better on the Xbox than the PS5.
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Boss battles are often a highlight of video games and are often remembered as the best moments in video games altogether. A survey by SVG asked participants to choose their favorite boss battle in gaming out of five selections, and the responses were mostly evenly split among a few tough contenders.
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A sequel can be a rewarding thing for both the creators and the fans of a particular franchise. The video game industry has produced some incredible sequels over the years, but there have been just as many series that have seemed to stop dead. SVG recently asked which game most deserved a sequel.
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Crash Bandicoot's rich history has been filled with meme-worthy moments and memorable one-liners. Toys for Bob honored the franchise, which was first developed by Naughty Dog as a Sony PlayStation exclusive, by throwing a ton of hidden Easter eggs and nods to past Crash games into It's About Time.
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Prior to the release of the hugely popular Minecraft, survival games were completely different Markus Persson is a Swedish video game programmer that is credited for being the creator of Minecraft and a founder of Mojang Studios. But just how much is the creator of Minecraft really worth?
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Some vintage Atari 2600 games are worth a small fortune. One such game is the extremely rare Sears Telegames version of Superman.
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The XBox Series X is finally here, but the Xbox One continued to gain new releases in 2020 leading up to the Series X's debut in November. Some were great. Others weren't. These are the worst Xbox One games of 2020.
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Many gamers who ordered PS5s through Amazon have opened their boxes to find cat food, toilet paper, and nerf guns, but no console. Thieves took the time to cut open their packages, remove the contents, and replace them with doodads of significantly less worth, and PS5 consoles aren't alone in this.
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Here's a slew of Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S features that don't get top billing on the retail box. Perhaps they aren't quite on par with playing Halo: The Master Chief Collection at 120 frames-per-second, but they're still pretty cool, nonetheless.
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It's certainly easy to get lost in Xbox Game Pass' nearly endless sea of quality games, but Absolver is the martial arts RPG you need to play before it leaves Game Pass.
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Every once in a while, a small indie release will seemingly come out of nowhere to dominate the video game zeitgeist for a bit. For most of 2020, many believed that both Fall Guys and Among Us had helped the year meet its quota. Then Hades came out. Here's the scoop on Supergiant's latest release.
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New tech launches are usually buggy, and the PS5 and Xbox Series X releases were no exception. The PS5 and Xbox series X have been out for almost two weeks, and in that time, console players have reported a host of issues and errors across both fronts, some with fixes and others waiting on a patch.
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Pirates have become a major part of pop culture and there was even a point in time where pirates dominated movies and television. But what about the pirates you never got a chance to hear about? Age of Pirates: Captain Blood was an unfortunately cancelled pirate-themed action-adventure game.
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The Call of Duty series is getting ready for a big transition with the launch of the first official season of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War. Here's everything we know about Black Ops - Cold War Season 1.
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There's a sad realization Xbox Game Pass subscribers have to come to: Sooner or later, several of the service's titles will leave its ever-changing library. That said, there's one underrated tactical RPG you need to play before it leaves Game Pass in December: Mutant Year Zero.
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What underrated game did you play and fall in love with that deserves a sequel? SVG conducted a survey and asked fans what underrated game they thought served a sequel. This is apparently an important topic to gamers, because approximately 2,700 people responded to the survey.
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The original Nintendo Game Boy line of handheld consoles were iconic pieces of gaming hardware from the late '80s into the early 2000s. While most Game Boy owners know that clear cartridges only work on Game Boy Color and the grey cartridges work on both, the black cartridges hold a special secret.
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Jurassic Park: Survival was a video game that was originally planned to be released in November of 2001. This would have been released on the Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. The game was to be developed by Savage Entertainment. Unfortunately, development ceased and it was canceled.
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Video game fans share several great memories. It took time to master the original PlayStation controls of Crash Bandicoot or topple giants in Shadow of the Colossus, and many fans would be thrilled to relive those experiences. That's why remakes are such a great way to replay or share classic games
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No animal has played a more prominent role in the Assassin's Creed series than horses, which have been present, and ridable, since the first entry in the franchise. However, considering Assassin's Creed covers time periods thousands of years apart, some inconsistencies in the horses have appeared.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity isn't your typical Legend of Zelda title. This isn't a sprawling RPG with a huge open world. It may not scratch quite the same itch Breath of the Wild did for you. If you can't get enough Zelda, though, you may be wondering just how many hours you will pour into it.
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Microsoft has finally given the world its two next-gen Xbox consoles. One is the Xbox Series S, which is an all-digital console that is smaller in comparison to the Xbox Series X. Even though it may be smaller in stature, its inner architecture still makes it a powerful product worth investing in.
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While Sekiro's difficult can be enraging at times, it's a beloved game that managed to sell an impressive two million copies before it has even been out for 10 days. Clearly, the fans cannot get enough of this game. With that said, a sequel should be inevitable, right? You would definitely think so.
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Grand Theft Auto is an incredibly successful series that has gone on to influence many other video game franchises, particularly due to its large open-world maps and sandbox-style gameplay. With any influential video game property, there are bound to be clones that attempt to ride those coattails.
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A game studio cannot prosper on one franchise alone, and usually, their games take place in completely separate universes. No so for Remedy Entertainment. Here's the untold truth of the Remedy Connected Universe.
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Back in 1996, a video game based on the alternate reality outlined in the Marvel 2099 comic book series was set for release. Here's the lowdown on the Marvel 2099 video game that never saw the light of day.
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The superhero genre has gone through many ebbs and flows since the inception of video games, with plenty of bad titles to balance out the good ones. The argument over which is the best superhero game can often be a heated one. However, a survey by SVG reveals that the debate may have been settled.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales has plenty of awesome custom suits for the titular hero to wear. In fact, it's surprising to see just how many different outfits there are in the game, even when you consider the fact that Miles Morales doesn't take quite as long to beat as the original Marvel's Spider-Man.
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The PS1 is a treasure trove of hidden gems that have stood the test of time. At one point in time, plans were made to bring over an early 90s Dungeons & Dragons PC title to PS1. That game was the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons themed game, Dark Sun: The Shattered Lands, a turn-based RPG.
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If you're in the market for a new machine and are thinking about picking up an Xbox Series S, here are some false facts about it you shouldn't believe.
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There are certainly reasons to be excited about potentially picking up an Xbox Series X. There are also a few things that might give you pause, however, or make you decide to pass on the machine altogether.
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Godfall has received praise as a visually and technically competent experience with something of a depth vacuum. However, for some gamers, the question is, how long will that visually and technically competent experience last?
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While you can, will, and should eventually take advantage of all the activities Valhalla has to offer, taking a specific approach or delving into certain locations will provide some long-lasting advantages for your first tenuous steps into the game.
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Even though Resident Evil's key features aren't set in stone, the developers still adhere to explicit rules while crafting each title — or try to, at least. For those who may be curious, here are the rules Resident Evil developers try to follow for every entry.
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G4 is a relic of a bygone era. When the network was at its peak, Blockbusters were in every town, and Netflix was nothing more than a mail-in video rental service. This is the untold truth of G4, which is set to make a comeback in 2021.
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Raiden has had the honor of being one of the most controversial characters in video game history. Is all the hatred deserved? Was Raiden given a bad rap? Are fans simply upset over the fact that he replaced Solid Snake? This is the real reason why Raiden is so controversial.
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The Xbox Series X's much-hyped Quick Resume allows players to quit a game and pick up exactly where it left off. Here's the truth about Xbox Series X's Quick Resume feature.
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The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners is finally available for VR gamers. This adaptation of the unstoppable horror franchise picks up in New Orleans one year after the zombie outbreak and puts players in the shoes of a survivor of the apocalypse.
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Is Kojima continuing his time-worn tradition of breathing life into a title and then expanding on it with sequels? Will he ever revisit the post-apocalyptic America of Death Stranding? The answer is a resounding "maybe."
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How did this quirky little game go from zero to hero so quickly after being out for so long? Here's the real reason Among Us got so popular so fast.
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Jet Set Radio (a.k.a. Jet Grind Radio in the United States) was originally released in 2000 for the ill-fated Sega Dreamcast. It became a huge hit with critics and gamers. With that in mind, you may rightly be wondering now: whatever happened to Jet Set Radio? And will there ever be a true sequel?
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Konami's vampire-hunting Castlevania franchise has seen over 30 games released since 1986, but there hasn't been much in the last several years. Whatever happened to Castlevania?
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The playable characters within Watch Dogs: Legion have access to a wide variety of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets that help them disrupt the operations of a private military group called Albion.
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In Watch Dogs: Legion, completing missions that turn boroughs defiant (i.e., liberating districts) nets you lucrative prizes, so you should do just that as often as possible. Here's why the rewards are worth the effort.
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Are you in need of getting your cyberpunk fix before Cyberpunk 2077 finally drops on Dec. 10? There's an underrated cyberpunk RPG that's been waiting for you all along.
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Despite being on the longer side of the spectrum in terms of length, most games are nowhere near as long as one particular title, which earns the award for being the longest game to beat.
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Playing as one of the Imposters requires a bit of finesse in Among Us. You need to blend in, making yourself seem like a valuable part of the team while looking for an opportunity to strike.
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