Nintendo rolled out a new update for the Switch this week, bringing a ton of additional features and small changes. Among these is a new Nintendo Switch Online button on the home screen, as well as ways to transfer screenshots, both of which have led fans to conflicted feelings about Version 11.0.0.
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Microsoft touted the Xbox Series X as the next big leap in gaming, a powerhouse with more teraflops than any other console on the market. But, now that the hype has died down, many gamers are starting to feel that the Series X, while bringing in many good reviews, isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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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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