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Sony’s acquisition of Insomniac mirrors Microsoft’s aggressive expansion
Sony this week revealed it’d acquired Insomniac Games, its perennial partner studio and the developer of Spider-Man, Ratchet & Clank, and the Resistance series. Insomniac joins a conga line of game studios that have been acquired by the console makers in the last few years — indeed, it almost seems like a response to Microsoft’s vacuuming up studios left, right, and center. äàëüøå »
2019-8-21 01:17
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Apple Arcade will reportedly set you back just $5 a month
A new report offers more details about Apple’s rather opaque plans for its game subscription service, Arcade. If the details are accurate, an Arcade subscription could be one of the more cost-effective gaming plans out there. äàëüøå »
2019-8-20 01:04
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Minecraft with ray tracing looks so good I actually want to play it
Despite its immense popularity, I’ve never really cared for Minecraft – mostly because I’m not keen on crafting games, but also because I’m not into the low-fidelity art style that’s all large pixels and flat colors. äàëüøå »
2019-8-19 13:21
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Xbox confirms Project Scarlett is the only console it has in the works
Xbox this week revealed that, contrary to popular rumor, we aren’t going to be getting multiple models of next-generation Xbox after all — meaning there’s no xCloud console in development. We’re also not likely to see cloud gaming consoles for quite some time. äàëüøå »
2019-8-17 21:50
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Here’s how to find ‘Ignored’ games in your Steam collection
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Steam recently rolled out a new option on its store to help sort recommendations. äàëüøå »
2019-8-16 01:52
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PS4’s new Dualshock colors include a ‘Rose Gold’ that’s totally just pink
Sony today revealed it was adding new Dualshock 4 colors to an already-long list, including a color I’m pretty sure they’re trying to pass off as Rose Gold. Sony revealed the new batch of colors in the PlayStation blog today. äàëüøå »
2019-8-15 20:52
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Nintendo seems to be striking its music off YouTube, and that sucks
After apparently resolving its troubled relationship with YouTubers, Nintendo‘s now coming down on those who upload music from its games. At least two popular channels have been hit, and if this starts a trend, there aren’t a lot of alternatives for listening to this music. äàëüøå »
2019-8-15 02:23
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r/GirlGamers memes help women and non-binary gamers deal with harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Although societal stereotypes have you believing the gaming industry is an arena of masculinity for men-only, women actually make up almost half of video game players. äàëüøå »
2019-8-12 13:11
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Here’s 5 tabletop RPGs to scratch your Cyberpunk 2077 itch
By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll be minutes closer to the 16 April launch of CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077. But if you’re anything like me, you want it now and you might spontaneously combust if you have to wait that long. äàëüøå »
2019-8-10 01:25
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Walmart pulls violent video game images out of ‘respect’ for shooting victims
After the terrible shooting in an El Paso Walmart, the company is apparently taking steps to respect the deaths of twenty-two people. It’s doing this by removing signs advertising certain video games — which begs the question: how exactly is this supposed to help? The company documentation listing the changes was discovered by journalist Kenneth Shepard, who tweeted it out. äàëüøå »
2019-8-10 01:15
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Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo join forces against lootboxes
The three big console makers have just pledged to put an end to the “gambling” aspect of lootboxes, meaning the gaming industry might finally put this whole shady moneymaking operation behind us — and not a moment too soon. äàëüøå »
2019-8-9 20:24
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Gods Unchained Summons MTG Game Director
Blockchain gaming has come a long way since Crypto Kitties. Immutable, the company behind Gods Unchained, is now making a major push to attract gamers from outside the blockchain space. In addition to enabling debit card game purchases, the company has also recruited Chris Clay, former game director for Wizards of the Coast. äàëüøå »
2019-8-8 16:07
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Report: Rockstar offers contractors full-time work after crunch controversy
As we hear more and more about a game industry drowning in crunch, we finally get some good news: Rockstar employees who felt the pinch the hardest are being given better positions. It’s a tiny step, but hopefully the first of many — goodness only knows the industry desperately needs the change. äàëüøå »
2019-8-8 22:04
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Indie developers get death threats over decision to make Ooblets an Epic exclusive
A pair of indie developers became the targets of death threats and hate speech after they decided to make their game an Epic Store exclusive. It begs the question: has this Epic vs the greater PC gaming community thing gone a little too far? Husband and wife team Rebecca Cordingley and Ben Wasser have been developing a darling life sim game called Ooblets since 2016. äàëüøå »
2019-8-7 04:00
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Minecraft and Roblox are on the rise as Fortnite starts to tire
Minecraft and Roblox, two games that have been around for a decade or more, are enjoying a rise in popularity and user base at the moment. Meanwhile, the fortunes of Epic Games’ Fortnite appear to be mellowing out somewhat. äàëüøå »
2019-8-6 21:56
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President Donald Trump blames video games (again) for mass shooting
The weekend was a particularly hellish one, as mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio occurred in less than 24 hours. At least 31 people died and countless more were injured. As Americans are rocked by the tragedy and attempt to understand it, the President has gone on record to finger video games as the cause yet again — the favorite whipping boy when the goal is to make a big noise and ultimately do nothing. äàëüøå »
2019-8-6 02:29
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The rundown on common game console video outputs
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. There’s no school like the old school, and that goes for game consoles as well. äàëüøå »
2019-8-3 03:33
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Call of Duty’s push for crossplay is exactly what the industry needs
Activision today confirmed that the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have crossplay on all of its consoles, from launch. It’s a watershed moment for the people who’ve been pushing for more crossplay in mainstream games — and, with a game this popular paving the way, it’ll likely only become more common now. äàëüøå »
2019-8-2 02:59
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Streaming superstar Ninja leaves Twitch for Microsoft’s Mixer
The world’s biggest game streamer, Fortnite golden boy Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, today revealed his leaping off his heretofore-unstoppable Twitch gravy train in favor of Microsoft‘s Mixer. That’s right, pick your jaw up off the floor — Twitch‘s most well-known attraction is joining the competition. äàëüøå »
2019-8-2 21:45
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REJOICE, LIKERS OF GOOD THINGS: Monument Valley 3 is in development
British game development studio, Ustwo, announced it’s working on the third part of the hit mobile game Monument Valley. The company declared this via a tweet related to a job posting of a game director. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 10:22
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Study: Majority of online gamers have experienced both harassment and friendship
A study has shone a light on how many gamers have experienced harassment and hate while playing online games — and it’s a staggeringly high number. Still, it’s encouraging to see the nastiness has been balanced (at least to a degree) by positive interactions, such as burgeoning friendships and finding accepting communities. äàëüøå »
2019-8-1 03:58
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Explosive Switch and PS4 sales show third-party exclusives are king
Nintendo and Sony this week posted sales figures for the Switch and the PlayStation 4, respectively — and the two consoles are cleaning house. If you’re looking for a reason why these two consoles have rocketed to the top so quickly, you can probably put it down to both consoles‘ sterling lineup of exclusives. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 22:28
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Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 fan builds a coaster that takes 45 years to ride
Earlier this year we told you about the Roller Coaster Tycoon fan who built the world’s most masochistic theme park ride. The coaster, called “Wild Mouse,” was a near-endless loop that circled a virtual theme park some 600 times, a 12-year ride. äàëüøå »
2019-7-31 03:24
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Some gamers think white phosphorus is too heinous for Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is adding a few goodies to reward players who maintain a killstreak — one of which is the deadly white phosphorus. As you might expect, the addition of the horrific chemical agent as a prize for good play isn’t sitting well with everyone. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 22:05
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Twitch streamer plans ‘SlutStream’ to combat sexual online harassment
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. Today, KaceyTron, a longtime gaming streamer with almost half a million followers on Twitch, is raising awareness about the realities of online sexual harassment by organizing a “SlutStream” where women gamers will reunite together to reclaim the meaning of “slut” — an insult often hurled at female gamers. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 11:58
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Rockstar Games reportedly claimed GTA V was ‘culturally British’ to skimp on taxes
A British think tank has revealed in a new study that Rockstar Games has apparently ducked taxes in the UK and received millions of pounds in subsidies — the latter by claiming at least one of its games, Grand Theft Auto V, to be a British game. äàëüøå »
2019-7-30 23:48
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Fortnite and Gaming Industry is ‘Massive’ For Crypto
Cryptocurrency will gain significantly from playing a role in online gaming, one of the industry’s best-known investors has forecast after Fortnite World Cup concludes. Fortnite and Gaming Are ‘Very Bullish’ Commenting after the culmination of the Fortnite World Cup event in New York, Travis Kling, founder and CIO of cryptocurrency asset manager Ikigai, said it was only a matter of time before the “huge” cash flows in gaming made their way into crypto. äàëüøå »
2019-7-29 16:00
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How to sync your game controllers wirelessly to your PC
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Mouse and keyboard are alright, but sometimes you need to feel the weight of a controller in your hands. äàëüøå »
2019-7-26 03:09
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The best things I saw in the National Videogame Museum
The Videogame Museum is a haven of gaming‘s ancient artifacts and oddball curios, and a great place to learn more about the hobby. Here are some of the coolest sights I spotted while visiting. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 21:23
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Microsoft removes Cortana from the Xbox One in latest update
Microsoft is retooling the Xbox Home page yet again, and this time, in addition to “streamlining” the interface, they’re also dropping Cortana as the default voice assistant. It feels like Microsoft has retooled the Xbox One‘s user interface so many times in the console’s six-year lifespan. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 03:06
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Leaked memo indicates Nintendo to repair Joy-Con drift for free
Nintendo has apparently decided to start repairing Switch Joy-Con for free. This seems like a generous change of heart for the company, but it’s rather convenient that it’s happening now, just as players started turning up the heat over the flawed hardware. äàëüøå »
2019-7-25 21:31
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GTA Online opens in-game casino amid online gambling debate
Rockstar just opened up the first casino in Grand Theft Auto Online, the Diamond, where players can pay real money to gamble in game. The casino has been empty for the first six years of GTA Online‘s existence (side note: I feel old). äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 03:58
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A new controller aims to fix the Nintendo Switch’s lack of voice chat
It’s 2019, the Nintendo Switch is the vanguard of the next generation of video game consoles, and — in case you needed reminding — it still doesn’t have voice chat support. Well, at least the company hasn’t personally enabled it yet. äàëüøå »
2019-7-24 22:05
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Nintendo is facing a class-action lawsuit over ‘Joy-Con drift’
As more and more reports of flaws in the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers surface, a New England law firm is championing the players with a lawsuit against the company. If you haven’t experienced it, the fault occurs sometimes in Joy-Con that have been in use for a while. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 01:21
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Dota 2 International prize pool surpasses $30M, becomes largest in esports history
In case anyone still needed convincing that esports is truly massive, the Dota 2 tournament to be held next month just accrued over $30 million in prize money. That’s the largest pot ever offered for such a competition, and judging by the amount it’s increased in just the last few months, it’s going to be even more massive this time next year. äàëüøå »
2019-7-23 20:24
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Consoles aren’t selling because the next-gen is coming
Sales of current-generation consoles are starting to drop dramatically — most likely because the next generation is on the horizon. While we won’t see new consoles until next year, it appears consumers are already starting to save their money in anticipation. äàëüøå »
2019-7-20 01:36
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Everything Google revealed about Stadia during the Reddit AMA
Stadia, Google’s attempt to enter the gaming industry via the cloud, has been teased several times through the last few months. Yesterday, we learned more about the platform via a Reddit AMA — and while it’s not all good news, it’s not all bad either. äàëüøå »
2019-7-20 22:53
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The TurboGrafx-16 Mini is now available for pre-order
So you managed to forget retro consoles were a thing? Allow Konami to remind you with the release of the TurboGrafx-16 Mini, which is now available to pre-order. Yes, retro consoles are still coming out. äàëüøå »
2019-7-18 22:47
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Nintendo announces new Switch with better battery life
Nintendo revealed this week itcharge. For reference, the current model lasts about two-and-a-half to six-and-a-half hours. To further drive the point home, the company says playing Legend of Zelda:… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Nintendo äàëüøå »
2019-7-18 22:07
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Ubisoft reveals its list of games for Uplay+ and I have questions
Ubisoft today released the list of games that’ll be included in its Uplay+ paid streaming service — and it comes with a very important footnote that makes me question its value. The game list is admittedly impressive — over 100 titles, including the entirety of the Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia, and Far Cry series (or at least the games Ubisoft has been responsible for), as well as the various Tom Clancy properties. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 03:55
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Apex Legends is punishing cheaters by making them fight each other
In any online game, cheaters can really ruin it for everyone else. Not only do they ruin the sense of fair play, but, in defiance of the old adage, they often prosper. So what’s EA doing with Apex Legends‘s cheaters? Sticking the offenders in a pool together. äàëüøå »
2019-7-17 23:21
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Gears of War 5 reworked to remove smoking it apparently never had
In the continued campaign against “cool” depictions of tobacco use, Gears of War will apparently no longer include depictions of smoking — but there’s some confusion as apparently it wasn’t going to have any to begin with. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 02:02
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What Is Enjin Coin? Introduction to ENJ Token
What Is Enjin Coin? Enjin Coin (ENJ) is a cryptocurrency and blockchain platform designed for the video game industry. It was created on the Ethereum blockchain by Enjin, a company that helps over 20 million gamers create sandbox forums and communities around their favorite games. äàëüøå »
2019-7-16 23:38
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Is the Switch Lite the death knell for the Nintendo 3DS?
Nintendo this week revealed the Switch Lite, a handheld-only version of the Switch with a slimmer form. Naturally, the inclusion of this new Switch into Nintendo’s stable begs the question of what place the venerable 3DS has in the new family. äàëüøå »
2019-7-13 02:36
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How to use the PlayStation 4’s hidden trophy reveal (and other tricks)
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Despite it being almost six years old at the time of writing, the PlayStation 4 still holds some secrets from its players. äàëüøå »
2019-7-13 23:54
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Steam sequesters strange AI experiments into a new ‘Lab’
Steam bounced back from a rather confusing game sale by starting its own mad science space to play with AI and machine learning — and some of the things its coming up with are kind of fascinating. äàëüøå »
2019-7-12 02:42
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RIP Backgammon — Microsoft to shutter its Internet Games service by next year
Pour one out for another gaming legend we’re losing. Microsoft revealed last week it’s no longer supporting its suite of Internet Games that have been a staple of Windows for 19 years. Games Services for Windows XP and ME will end later this month, while the same service for Windows 7 will end next January. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 23:27
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Amazon’s making a Lord of the Rings MMO set pre-trilogy
Amazon today revealed the long-rumored Lord of the Rings MMO that’s in the works is being developed in collaboration with its internal Amazon Game Studios — meaning we’ll soon get both a new Rings game and that TV show it’s already revealed. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 03:14
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The Link Between the Video Game and Crypto Industries Is Growing Stronger
The gaming sector has been growing by leaps and bounds, and its connection with the crypto industry is becoming increasingly stronger. According to the latest reports, leading video game publishers… The post The Link Between the Video Game and Crypto Industries Is Growing Stronger appeared first on CoinCentral. äàëüøå »
2019-7-11 19:00
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Cuphead is coming to Netflix — and it’d better be dark as pitch
Cuphead, cartoonish indie platformer darling, is getting its own Netflix show, according to its developers at Studio MDHR. The show, which will be made by Netflix Animation, will be called The Cuphead Show! As a fan of the game, I can only hope the trademark dark edge makes it into the show — because anyone who’s played the game will know it’s not for the most sensitive of souls. äàëüøå »
2019-7-10 02:53
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