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Nintendo’s 3DS discontinuation marks the end of an era for handheld gaming

Nintendo announced that it has discontinued production of the Nintendo 3DS, marking the end of an era for handhelds and paving the way for Cloud gaming.
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Walmart will have in-store pre-orders for PlayStation 5 on September 22

Hoping to avoid any website woes, Walmart will require PlayStation 5 pre-orders to be done in stores beginning on September 22.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Everything to know about this year’s launch

Want to know the latest about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War? Check out this roundup to learn about news, rumors, and reports about this year's launch.
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Fortnite brings long-awaited ray tracing to PC version

Players of Fortnite on the PC can now turn on ray tracing and experience the title with far more fidelity. Here's how to get it.
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PlayStation 5 pre-orders were a complete fiasco

Fans who wanted to get their hands on a PlayStation 5 were greeted by a chaotic pre-order rush after the console went live without warning.
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Here’s everything announced in the latest Nintendo Direct Mini

Nintendo held a Direct Mini on September 16 highlighting third-party games from partners. Here's a roundup of all the games shown.
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Sony prepares for war with PlayStation 5 showcase

PlayStation 5 launch will take a much different approach than Xbox Series X.

Sony PlayStation 5 event: Everything announced

Sony has made its PlayStation 5 launch date and price official. The company also shared other important news. Here's a look at all the announcements.

Production problems mount as PlayStation 5 launch draws near

Reports of issues with the console’s key chip could be a warning sign, and could give Microsoft an inroad it needs to take an early lead in the console wars.
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Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell VR coming exclusively to Oculus headsets

Ubisoft announced that Splinter Cell and Assassin's Creed are both getting VR installments that will launch exclusively on Oculus headsets.
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How to watch the September Nintendo Direct

Nintendo is holding a livestream event to showcase upcoming third-party titles coming to the Switch console in the near future.
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Nintendo confirms it’s working on a new console

Nintendo held a briefing on Wednesday where it confirmed it's working on a new console. But the features it will offer and its launch date are unknown.
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Sony denies production issues with PS5 release

Sony issued a stern denial that it was having problems with PS5 production after Bloomberg released a report saying there were definite issues with it.
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Why Sony may produce fewer PS5 units than planned

Sony will reportedly manufacture fewer PlayStation 5 units than planned in the first fiscal year due to production issues with its updated processor.
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Minecraft Dungeons is getting touch controls for Android launch

Microsoft announced that as part of the launch for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it's releasing a version of Minecraft Dungeons for mobile Android devices.
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Fall Guys mid-season update adds Big Yeetus, anti-cheating measures

A new mid-season update to Fall Guys will aim at addressing widespread cheating in the game — and add some hammers to the experience.
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Madden NFL 21 extends franchise’s 21-year bestseller streak

Madden NFL 21 was the top-selling video game launch in August and is the 21st straight Madden game to top all others during its launch month.
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Nintendo Switch is getting a Fortnite makeover

Nintendo has announced a new version of its Switch that comes with a Fortnite design. The company says Fortnite is among its console's most popular titles.
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Oculus Quest 2 headset details have leaked

Details about Facebook's upcoming Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headset have leaked, including details of headset features and accessories.

Gearbox to roll out free Borderlands 3 next-gen upgrade, 4-player split screen

Gearbox will roll out a free next-gen upgrade for Borderlands 3, which will allow players to continue their progress on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
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Leaked PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds mode combines FPS, auto-battler elements

A leaked new mode for battle royale pioneer PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will apparently combine first-person shooter elements with auto-battler mechanics.

PlayStation 5 box reportedly includes console base, but no headphones

The PlayStation 5 box will reportedly include a base so there is no need for a separate purchase to make it stand, but there will apparently be no headphones.
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Gods and Monsters reportedly retitled Immortals Fenyx Rising over trademark issue

Ubisoft changed the title of Gods & Monsters to Immortals Fenyx Rising due to a dispute with Monster Energy, according to information on the USPTO website.
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Square Enix may reveal Final Fantasy XVI at upcoming PlayStation 5 showcase

Square Enix may finally reveal Final Fantasy XVI at the next PlayStation 5 showcase, after the RPG's announcement was reportedly dropped from Sony's June event.
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Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 will push through in January, but goes online-only

Organizers of Awesome Games Done Quick 2021 have decided that the speedrunning showcase will be an online-only event in January due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Xbox Series S appeared in the background of Phil Spencer interviews months ago

The Xbox Series X has been hiding in plain sight in the bookshelves of Xbox head Phil Spencer for months, long before Microsoft officially revealed the console.
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Nvidia reportedly close to sealing more than $40 billion deal to buy ARM

Nvidia is reportedly finalizing the purchase of chip designer ARM from SoftBank for more than $40 billion, with the deal potentially closing early next week.
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Apple lets Epic gamers continue using ‘Sign in with Apple’ for now

The ongoing spat between Apple and Epic Games took another turn on Thursday, a further indication that the feud still has some way to run.
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Everything revealed at September’s Ubisoft Forward livestream

The September Ubisoft Forward livestream revealed a host of new game announcements. Here's the news you need to know.
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Ubisoft apologizes for recent controversies ahead of Ubisoft Forward event

Ubisoft published a video in which CEO Yves Guillemot apologizes for a string of recent controversies, including sexual assault allegations.
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Streaming superstar Ninja returns to Twitch exclusively

Streaming superstar Ninja will be returning to create content exclusively for Twitch a year after leaving the platform to stream on the now-defunct Mixer.
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The Trevor Project adds new anti-suicide clothes in Animal Crossing

The Trevor Project, an anti-suicide organization for LGBTQ+ youth, has released a set of clothing to raise awareness about the issue of suicide.
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Xbox Game Pass for PC’s monthly price will double on September 17

Xbox Game Pass for PC will double in price on September 17 as Microsoft's subscription service finally leaves beta.
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PS4 is sold out (almost) everywhere — here’s where to get one today

Low supply of PlayStation 4 has bumped prices up, but there are still offers and stock to be had. Here are all the retailers that still have PS4 and PS4 Pros.