• Genshin Impact Can't Seem To Shake Its Data Security Problem

    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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  • Apex Legends Developer Won't Compromise On This Key Issue

    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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  • PS5 Will Launch Without This PS4 Feature

    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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  • These Major Games Will Hit Xbox Game Pass On Launch Day

    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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  • How Long Does It Take To Beat Assassin's Creed: Valhalla?

    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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  • The Xbox Series S Easter Egg You Probably Missed

    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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  • This PS5 Detail Opens Up A World Of Possibilities

    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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  • These Among Us Graphics Are Unreal

    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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  • The PS5 Is Huge. It Could Have Been Bigger

    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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  • Things Are Getting Worse For Next-Gen Pre-Orders

    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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  • What This Surprise PS4 App Means For PS5

    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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  • The Real Truth About PS5 Loading Times

    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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  • Xbox Allegedly Isn't Done Buying Developers

    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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  • PS5 Games Were Almost Even More Expensive

    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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  • This Call Of Duty Fennec Skin Is Causing An Uproar

    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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  • What Critics Are Saying About Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

    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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  • PS5 External Storage Is Useless Right Now

    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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  • Here's What Critics Are Saying About Bugsnax

    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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  • Death Stranding 2: Will We Ever Get A Sequel?

    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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