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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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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Another beloved mobile gaming IP that's set to get the likeness of a famous entertainment giant is Nexon's MapleStory M. And not only will this collaboration take place on mobile devices, it will also appear within the original game on PC. This collab will feature popular K-Pop group known as BTS.
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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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Sony and Microsoft have presented gamers with very powerful machines for the new generation. While both systems push hardware limits, the two companies have demonstrated vastly different strategies and philosophies. It seems there's a difference in how Microsoft and Sony view their budget consoles.
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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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After being briefly delayed by Blizzard, World of Warcraft launched its newest expansion, Shadowlands, on Nov. 23.
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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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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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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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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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For the longest time, audiences assumed that Modern Warfare and Black Ops took place in two timelines. Turns out we were wrong all along.
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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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