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Twitch copies another community-made feature with Squad Stream
Twitch recently introduced Squad Stream, a way for multiple streamers to stream “together” in the same window. Like lots of Twitch‘s features, it’s an official variant on software streamers have been using for years. äàëüøå »
2019-3-28 21:31
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How to use PS4 Remote Play on your iPhone
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Sony recently brought the Remote Play feature to iOS, moving one of the greatest features from the now-defunct PS Vita and PSP to, as Oprah said, “A billion pockets, y’all. äàëüøå »
2019-3-28 03:36
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Sony will stop selling PS4 game codes in physical stores
Sony revealed it’s eliminating one of the only ways for gamers to buy games for list price without having to hand over their credit card details — namely, in-store digital codes. So if you wanted to buy a game from an actual retailer, your only options now are physical discs or PlayStation cash cards. äàëüøå »
2019-3-28 22:36
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Bethesda’s games are going back to Steam, Epic gets snubbed
Bethesda has declared its public support of Steam by promising its upcoming games will have a home there. A scant six months ago, this would have just been the end of the company’s failed attempt to launch its own platform. äàëüøå »
2019-3-27 23:00
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Blizzard tweaks loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm amid gambling controversy
Players of Blizzard’s Heroes of the Storm noticed something in the latest patch notes: the developers were removing the ability to buy loot boxes with real money. Given the battle that game publishers are fighting with officials across the globe over loot boxes, it’s possible this is an sign of things to come — an experiment Blizzard is running with one of its smaller games that could prevent trouble for its bigger ones, and gauge how an invested community of gamers will respond. äàëüøå »
2019-3-26 19:20
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This plotless game set in a Russian apartment fills me with lovely existential despair
Shakespeare had it right: “A sad tale’s best for winter. ” If you’ve ever wanted to experience the cold, existential despair of being bored and alone on a winter night, a game that fills that niche recently appeared on Steam — a strange little experience titled “It’s Winter. äàëüøå »
2019-3-22 00:45
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Xbox Live comes to Nintendo Switch, starting with Cuphead
Cuphead is the latest hit indie game to make its way to Nintendo’s Switch — and it’s bringing Xbox Live with it, piggyback-style. While Microsoft has put forth tentative plans to bring Live to Switch, iOS, and Android, Cuphead will be the first actual game to carry it over, meaning we’ll finaAmerica (@NintendoAmerica) March 20, 2019 Microsoft teased plans to bring Xbox Live to… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Xbox,Nintendo äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 21:58
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After Google, Walmart is reportedly building a game streaming service
USgamer reports that retail giant Walmart is working on a game streaming service, hopping on the now-heavily-burdened bandwagon that includes Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Sony. That’s from the media outlet’s sources, which say that the company has been in talks with game developers and publishers about it over the past few months. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 14:38
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Snapchat is getting into games — here’s what we’d like to see
Snapchat is getting into the game, literally. Rumor has it an in-app gaming platform, along with a handful of games, are coming to the social network. While we don’t yet know which titles Snap has snapped up, there are some games that we think will work best within the app — and a few things it should avoid. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 23:28
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Disney resurrects Lucasfilm Games for a mysterious Star Wars project
Disney appears to be reviving Lucasfilms Games on the sly, hiring people to work on “interactive products. ” The job postings are vague, but we can surmise Disney might be making a new Star Wars game. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 19:51
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Disney bolsters Lucasfilm Games for a bright Star Wars future [Updated]
[Update 5pm] Lucasfilm got in touch with us to let us know the job postings that raised this speculation were to beef up an internal team that assists game developers with licensed IP. It’s not so much a “mysterious project” as it is all the upcoming Star Wars stuff we already know about, such as Respawn’s Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, which is due to come out later this year. äàëüøå »
2019-3-21 19:51
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Stadia’s Google Assistant integration is the gaming feature I never knew I needed
Google today revealed just what kind of hat it intends to throw in the gaming ring — a cloud streaming service called Stadia. Most of the news was a lot of blue sky development jargon, but it did reveal one thing about Stadia that’ll probably do more to help gamers than any new controller or lack of latency: a dedicated walkthrough button. äàëüøå »
2019-3-20 01:52
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We finally get a glimpse of System Shock 3 — and it was worth the wait
The Game Developers Conference began yesterday, and it got off to an unexpectedly good start by finally revealing footage of a game long-rumored to be in development, System Shock 3. Previously glimpsed only in bits, it’s good to finally see the return of one of the old masters of gaming in full glory. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 19:57
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The Division 2 review: Good, shallow fun
Hi, my name is Nino, and I’m a loot shooter addict. Give me a game that lets me shoot stuff in exchange for better weapons, and I’ll play it until the next one comes along. I stuck with Destiny before Bungie made it good, I neglected my social life when The Division 1 came out, I cocooned hard when Destiny 2 was released, and I’ve even played an embarrassing amount of the woefully disappointing Anthem. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 18:00
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FunFair Makes ‘Fun’ and ‘Fair’ Gaming Possible With Its Blockchain Solutions
In the world of gambling, “house edge” revolves around one simple principle. Over time, the casino, or “house,” will gain a mathematical advantage over their players or a greater chance to win more often than their patrons, hence the saying – “The House Always Wins. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 14:09
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StarTropics on Switch reminds us games used to be really weird
Given how sleek and digital modern gaming is, it’d hard to remember sometimes just how weird and arcane it used to be — and just when you’d forgotten, here comes a game like StarTropics to remind you. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 01:54
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Valve warns of collateral damage in campaign against Steam review bombs
Steam revealed this weekend it was taking measures to curtail the swiftly-growing practice of review bombing by essentially hiding all reviews within the “bombing” period — even the ones from gamers who aren’t participating. äàëüøå »
2019-3-19 21:29
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Rift widens between Epic and gamers over data mining allegations
Epic Games is being torn a new one by gamers again. This time, it’s been accused of mining users’ Steam data without their permission. As you’d expect, Epic’s critics are taking it as fresh grist in the ongoing controversy over Epic’s storefront — which might turn off developers who want to bring their games there in future. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 21:34
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Steam now lets you stream and play your games on a phone or desktop anywhere
Valve has just launched a major update to its Steam Link service: you can now stream and play your collection of games on a desktop or Android device wherever you are. All you need is an internet connection. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 11:01
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Why is Google adding Nintendo controller support to Chrome?
Google is apparently working to improve native support for Nintendo‘s Switch controllers within Chrome. Could this be a sign of things to come for Project Stream? A recently discovered commit in Google‘s Chromium Gerrit page proposes to “improve support for Nintendo Switch gamepads. äàëüøå »
2019-3-15 01:28
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Left 4 Dead creator’s new zombie-shooting extravaganza is called Back 4 Blood
Turtle Rock Studios, the development team behind co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead, today announced they’re developing a new game in partnership with Warner Bros. The game is — hold onto your butts — a co-op zombie shooter called Back 4 Blood. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 21:18
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Google Earth and Carmen Sandiego is the best combo since PB & J
Carmen Sandiego, renowned lady thief and the original superstar of edutainment, has finally made her way into a new video game — only this time, the actual world is her canvas in Google Earth. I don’t know who came up with this idea, but I’m so glad they had that brainwave, because this combination of Carmen and Google Earth is so inspired that I don’t know how it’s taken this long for someone to come up with it. äàëüøå »
2019-3-14 01:55
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New Yakuza spin-off yanked from shelves over actor’s arrest
The arrest of 51-year-old Pierre Taki might not sound like a big deal in the grand scheme of things — but for gamers who were hoping to get their hands on SEGA’s keen new Yakuza spin-off, Judgment sometime soon, this might be disaster. äàëüøå »
2019-3-13 21:51
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Microsoft brings Halo to Steam, pigs fly
Microsoft today announced it’s bringing the Halo Master Chief Collection to the PC — and not just to its own store. Instead, it’s throwing all five games in the collection, along with Halo: Reach, over to Steam. äàëüøå »
2019-3-13 03:30
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A few Potterhead nitpicks about Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic today released the first gameplay footage for its upcoming mobile game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, finally giving players some idea of what its AR wizardry would look like. But does it actually look like a Harry Potter game? Wanna feel old? It’s been 22 years since Bloomsbury published the first Harry Potter book and brought our favorite magical schoolboy to the world’s attention. äàëüøå »
2019-3-12 00:57
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Anthem is going to need its version of the ‘Taken King’ expansion
We at TNW have been quiet on the subject of Anthem since its release a few weeks ago. We wanted to have some more time with the game before we gave any thoughts about it. But to be honest, the release and subsequent problems with the game have us wondering… what happened to Anthem? It’ll probably take some steep work from the developers to correct this ship — and that’s if the fans stick around. äàëüøå »
2019-3-9 02:30
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Blizzard brings back the original Diablo, exactly as you remember
Blizzard today announced it’s partnering with GOG. com to bring back the original Diablo, in all its 90s RPG glory. This is the first time the game will be available digitally, and both companies have made an effort to ensure gamers are getting the real deal. äàëüøå »
2019-3-8 00:50
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Devil May Cry V Review: Jackpot!
Devil May Cry V, the long-awaited return of the legendary action game series, oozes seriously sexy style and brings some fun action game chops. It’s got some rough spots, but even at its worst, DMC V gives you more flash and fun than any other game so far this year. äàëüøå »
2019-3-6 21:09
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Apex Legends is more than just another ‘Fortnite killer’
Respawn’s surprise hit Apex Legends just achieved a truly impressive gaming milestone. So can we please not view it exclusively through the lens of Fortnite, as hard as that might be? Apex Legends hit 50 Million players worldwide! We are humbled by all your support and can’t wait to show you what’s next. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 22:58
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Game review bombs are here to stay — so let’s use them for good
In the eternal, unresolvable Mexican standoff between gamers and game-makers, reviews are both a tool and a weapon. And when gamers use them offensively en masse, it often leads to massive changes — both for good and for ill. äàëüøå »
2019-3-5 01:38
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Apex Legends players discover the real reason everyone prefers Wraith
Apex Legends’ bigger characters are colorful, interesting, and full of gameplay potential. So it’s a shame that, thanks to a design quirk spotted by gamers, no one wants to play as them. Respawn Entertainment’s unexpected battle royale was surprisingly polished at launch, with tight, fun gameplay that didn’t require months of post-release patches to whip into playable shape. äàëüøå »
2019-3-2 01:22
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Pok& Shield starters
Nintendo today released more info about the next proper RPG in thehem. pokemon makes me so happy… I don't even know which one i'll end up choosing, sobble, scorbunny or grookey…. #PokemonSwordShield #pokemonday pic. äàëüøå »
2019-2-28 02:15
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Here’s how to find a lost Joy-Con with the Nintendo Switch
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The Nintendo Switch is an amazing console, but let’s face it: its small Joy-Con controllers can be a bit of a pill sometimes. äàëüøå »
2019-2-27 02:00
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Trials Rising Review: Manic, high-flying fun with a few flaws
Trials Rising is exactly the kind of addictive, over-the-top, slapstick fun that I didn’t realize I was missing. It’s a challenging racing game, but with a very forgiving difficulty curve. It has beautiful scenery that will occasionally leave you breathless. äàëüøå »
2019-2-26 02:36
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Arkadium CEO Jessica Rovello on Solitaire’s enduring appeal
There’s a certain kind of computer game everyone plays, the kind that have been around for so long most people don’t even know a time when they weren’t always available to play. No, I’m not talking about Fortnite. äàëüøå »
2019-2-22 01:18
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The PlayStation Vita started what Nintendo’s Switch perfected
PlayStation‘s Japanese store recently marked the PS Vita as scheduled for discontinuation (soon), as we all suspected it would. Now seems like the perfect time to remember what it contributed to the transformation of gaming hardware — namely, the co-mingling of handheld and stationary game consoles, a. äàëüøå »
2019-2-20 01:12
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How to use two-factor authentication on popular PC gaming platforms
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an easy-to-implement method of protection for online accounts. äàëüøå »
2019-2-19 19:24
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Far Cry: New Dawn somehow made post-apocalyptic America boring
There’s only one rule in gaming: don’t be boring. Players can tolerate awful AI and grimy graphics if there’s a payoff. But if your game is as thrilling as a Jeffrey Archer novel, no amount of spit and polish can save you. äàëüøå »
2019-2-18 15:09
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Far Cry New Dawn review: More of the same, only pinker
Far Cry New Dawn looks like it should be a big shakeup to the series, but once you peel back the outer layer of neon-pink paint, it’s the same old Far Cry underneath. If you like the series’ trademark open-world busywork, then it’ll scratch your itch. äàëüøå »
2019-2-16 03:57
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Crackdown 3 is like a sugary treat with no filling
Crackdown 3 is a game for action fiends, the sort who don’t want any of that pesky “story” or “depth” to get in the way of their next dopamine release. It may not be the smartest or most sophisticated game to come out this year, but goddamn is it fun. äàëüøå »
2019-2-15 21:54
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Metro Exodus brings the series into the open (world)
Metro Exodus tasks you with traversing post-apocalyptic Russia on a steam train. It’s as simultaneously grim and fun as it sounds. It stands out from this month’s dense competition thanks to its engaging story and excellent combat, and it’s definitely worth checking out if you want a challenging first-person shooter. äàëüøå »
2019-2-14 23:00
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Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility
Accessibility in games is more important now than ever, thanks to changing legislation in the US and increased awareness among consumers. Major game companies are trying harder to make sure everyone can play. äàëüøå »
2019-2-13 00:15
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Return of the Obra Dinn is the best game you aren’t playing
Indie games often slide under the radar, even when they’re brilliant — more so if they’re not part of a popular genre. So in the interest of making sure a gem of a game doesn’t go unsung, I thought I’d recommend the game that wowed me the most in 2018: Lucas Pope’s Return of the Obra Dinn. äàëüøå »
2019-2-9 01:09
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Kingdom Hearts 3 doesn’t care if you’re not caught up, and that’s great
If you’re a newcomer to Kingdom Hearts 3, you may be intimidated to get into the series, due to its reputation for excessively complicated storytelling and being hard to follow even for devoted fans. äàëüøå »
2019-2-7 01:41
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ConsenSys Lists 16 Ethereum Blockchain-based Games You Can Make Money Playing
Blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the gaming industry through the use of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). ConsenSys media recently highlighted 16 live NFT-based games that users can play for fun and earn some money in the process. äàëüøå »
2019-2-3 15:44
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I was wrong about retro consoles – they’re a huge success
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 03:08
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I was wrong about retro consoles
The numbers for 2018 are coming in, and it appears the video game industry is getting along just fine. The year turned out to be an alright one for the industry, and it upends predictions that the focus on revisiting older games via remasters and nostalgic re-releases would put a crimp on things — namely, um, my own prediction. äàëüøå »
2019-2-1 03:08
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Hong Kong Tech Legend Believes Blockchain ‘Will Be the Next Big Thing’, Especially in Gaming
In an exclusive interview with local news outlet EJ Insight, Yat Siu, one of the most famous technology entrepreneurs in Hong Kong highlighted his support for blockchain. He noted that blockchain technology, which underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin would be the next big thing in the tech industry. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 18:29
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How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. The PlayStation Network is a perfectly serviceable gaming network, and you can meet some lovely people though it. äàëüøå »
2019-1-31 03:25
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I can’t wait for the Netflix of mobile games
Iit’s almost certainly going to be for iOS rather than macOS (the former has way more games, and a significantly larger user base). And I can’t wait. Apple is believed to be interested in this model because it offers developers of premium games arguably a better way to… This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Netflix äàëüøå »
2019-1-29 11:10
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