Poor Isabelle is in trouble. Believe it or not, it looks like China is banning the cutest game of 2020 from sale. Reuters is reporting that retailers in China are officially refusing to carry Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch due to activists using the game as a protest platform.
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Half-Life: Alyx has proven to be a worthy addition to the Half-Life franchise. Telling a side-story involving the character Alyx Vance from Half-Life 2, this new game has been huge for its developers. Modders have taken it upon themselves to bring Half-Life: Alyx to a more traditional gaming set-up.
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Riot Games' Valorant hasn't even been officially released, but it's already raising some concerns regarding customer privacy. It has been discovered that Valorant's anti-cheat software, Riot Vanguard, is always active on user computers, even when they aren't actively signed in and playing the game.
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Fans already knew that there were many characters cut from the Pokemon games, but that was really just the tip of the iceberg. Pokemon games have gone through many different iterations. However, it now appears that there was an entire Pokemon spin-off that was canceled in the series' early years.
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A few fans on Twitter have stumbled upon what appears to be a listing on Amazon France for Days Gone for the PC. This has led to quite a bit of speculation, considering Days Gone was released as a PlayStation exclusive. However, there are a few reasons why this may not actually be in the works.
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If you were hoping to get a PlayStation 5 when it is finally released, you may want to preorder it when you can. Sources close to Sony are expecting a much smaller production run of the new console than we may have anticipated, releasing around 5 to 6 million units for the first fiscal year.
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Sony finally unveiled the design of the PlayStation 5 controller last week, and it has had everyone talking. However, we haven't heard a lot out of the folks on the opposing team, aside from a pointed gif. That has now changed with recent comments from former Xbox marketing director Albert Penello.
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Finally, after years of speculation, we seemingly have confirmation that Grand Theft Auto 6 is, indeed, on its way. Now that we know that the game is happening, ScreenRant's Hayes Madsen made solid points regarding one thing that GTA 6 may need to implement before anything else: cross-platform play.
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The Call of Duty franchise has provided fans with plenty of surprises in the last month or so. However, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare players are currently obsessing over a new character skin in the game that seems to resemble a recent Netflix celebrity: John Finlay from the new TV show Tiger King.
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Nintendo Switch fans are having something of a difficult time with hackers. According to a report from Eurogamer, multiple Nintendo Switch users are complaining about having their accounts accessed by outside parties, some of whom aren't even in the same country as the accounts being hacked.
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We still don't have a clear idea of what the PlayStation 5 is going to look like or when it will be released in stores. However, we were originally supposed to know much more within the next month. A source close to Sony claims that the company meant to host a big reveal event for the PS5 this May.
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Inspiration for stories and characters can come from the most unlikely places. In a recent interview on the official Square Enix blogsite, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Producer Yoshinori Kitase went into explaining the interesting origin of one of the Final Fantasy franchise's biggest villains: Sephiroth.
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Fortnite is finally available for purchase through the Google Play Store, which will comes as a welcome sight to many fans. However, behind this release is a story of two companies at odds with one another. In fact, Epic Games has been very reluctant to allow the Google Play Store to carry Fortnite.
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The new Xbox Series X logo has been revealed early, thanks to a recent trademark filed by Microsoft. It's very different from what many of us were expecting, diverging quite a bit from previous Xbox logo designs. It's a departure from previous Xbox branding, but there may be more to it than we know.
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Earlier this week, it was reported that Nintendo customers have been having issues with account security. Multiple customers complained. At the time, however, Nintendo was suspiciously silent regarding the situation. Thankfully, Nintendo has finally issued a statement regarding the hacking issues.
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Infinity Ward has a message for folks who cheat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & Warzone: if you cheat, you're gone. Even worse, if Infinity Ward even thinks you might be cheating, you'll be forced to play with other cheaters. In a Twitter post, Infinity Ward detailed changes in the latest update.
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Over the last few weeks, gamers with Nintendo accounts have complained of multiple security breaches. People have reported seeing logins on their accounts from multiple countries, with unauthorized purchases being made with the payment methods attached to their accounts. Nintendo finally responded.
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If there's one thing that gamers love to dig into, it's the logic and lore behind their favorite characters. Apex Legends fans are no different in this regard, as proven when one gamer reached out to one of the game's writers with a question about the character Caustic and his Nox gas that he uses.
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Grand Theft Auto Online just received an update with some new missions from an old friend. Gerald is one of the players' main criminal associates from way back in GTA Online's first few missions. However, these "Gerald's Last Play" missions feel like they mirror current events in an unexpected way.
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Since the initial announcement of the PlayStation 5, fans have been clamoring for any and all information on the new console. However, according to Matt Hargett, the former Principle Software Engineer for PlayStation 5, there are plenty of surprises that have yet to be revealed from the Sony camp.
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Since its start, Pokemon Go has been a game optimized for metropolises. It's easy to find PokeStops, Gyms, and Raids in the city. It's not so easy if there is nothing but cornfields as far as the eye can see. But rural players, rejoice: Niantic hasn't forgotten about you.
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Apple Arcade has added five new games to its growing catalog. Players can now enjoy Fallen Knight, Yaga, Lifelike, Hogwash, and Tales of Memo as part of the $4.99 monthly subscription service.
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Wondering if Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the worth the investment? You'll get plenty of bang for your buck.
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A boatload of footage from The Last of Us Part 2 has leaked online, and according to some who've viewed the clips, they spoil a lot of the game's story.
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Last weekend, Blizzard wowed us all with the next step in Overwatch: Overwatch 2. This is a sequel that will "redefine" sequels, according to the game's director, Jeff Kaplan. Kaplan has also said, however, that he doesn't know when Overwatch 2 will release. The game is still in early development.
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Despite its popularity, Fortnite has a distinct learning curve. You'll need every advantage you can find to secure victory. Whether you're a seasoned regular or just dipping your toes in the water, here are some expert tips to help you rise through the ranks and get the most out of your experience.
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Skins are supposed to add in a little extra pizazz, excitement, and maybe a fun reference. Players are often willing to pay for this bonus bit of bling. That's why it's so disappointing when skins wind up being lackluster, or worse, controversial. Here are some notable offenders.
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