Get an Xbox One X with ‘Fallout 76’ for a huge discount at Walmart
Don't have a powerful Xbox One X console yet? If you're looking for a great deal, Walmart currently has it bundled with Fallout 76 for just $399. Also included are one-month trials to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass gives you launch-day access to all of Microsoft's exclusive games.
Is ‘The Division 2’ beta crashing? Ubisoft says to restart every few hours
The Division 2's private beta is now available, and Ubisoft said that you could deal with crashing issues if you don't restart the beta client every two to three hours. The game releases March 15 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and it will not be available for sale on Steam.
AMD’s Radeon VII delivers top-tier performance the old-fashioned way. Raw power
AMD's Radeon VII is its second-generation Vega video card, and strong competition for Nvidia's RTX 2080. Though it doesn't have ray tracing, the Radeon VII tries to achieve excellent performance the old-fashioned way. Raw power. Can the Radeon VII beat Nvidia's RTX 2080?
Intel’s chips are still vulnerable, and the new Ice Lake won’t patch everything
Intel's Ice Lake might have hardware fixes for Spectre variants, but those won't be worth upgrading for, according to our expert. The new range of CPUs is coming later this year, but it won't do much to protect against the worst problems of Spectre and other speculative execution exploits.
Sim racing gets real: iRacing gamer wins test in pro race car
The Mazda Hot Lap Challenge is a partnership between iRacing and Mazda Motorsports to give the best drivers in the gaming world a shot in the real world. Anyone can play at home or at any IMSA race throughout the year. After a shootout at the Rolex 24, the winner gets a test day in a Global MX-Cup car.
Here’s all the biggest news from the February 2019 Inside Xbox event
Microsoft held an Inside Xbox event on February 5, featuring new announcements for big games like Crackdown 3, Sea of Thieves, and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Here's what you need to know, including details on a new traveling Halo tour experience that could be coming to your city.
EA is losing out on the true potential of Titanfall studio with ‘Apex Legends’
Apex Legends is a solid battle royale game, but I can’t shake the feeling that its creation was dictated by Respawn’s new owners: Electronic Arts. In the process, the studio’s soul could be lost, forced to play follow-the-leader like so many other of EA’s other development teams.
Maybe it’s the Disney-fueled nostalgia, but ‘Kingdom Hearts’ is still pure magic
Have you ever wondered what it would feel to play a part in your favorite Disney movies? Just as Kingdom Hearts III releases, we dived into the series’ first memorable adventure with Sora, Donald, and Goofy, to see how it holds up after all this time.
You can pre-order ‘The Division 2’ Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles now
Ubisoft and Microsoft have revealed two new Xbox One bundles for Tom Clancy's The Division 2. The bundles are for Xbox One S and Xbox One X and both include a copy of the game and a 1TB hard drive. The Division 2 releases on March 15 and will also be available on PlayStation 4 and PC.
All hands on deck! Invite your friends to ‘Sea of Thieves’ for free this week
Microsoft and Rare are offering three of your friends the chance to join you in Sea of Thieves for free. From February 6 through February 13, they'll be able to sail the high seas with you without paying a dime, and they'll also be given a discount for the game if they want to own it permanently.
Xbox One Sport Red Special Edition controller is a snazzy way to get your game on
Microsoft has announced a new Sport Red Special Edition Xbox One controller, featuring rubberized grips on the rear and a special grid-like design on the front. A matching charging dock will also be available. The controller will sell for $70, while the dock will cost $50.
Safer Internet Day: Xbox One family settings aim to empower parents and kids
Coinciding with Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has added a new way to activate child accounts on Xbox One. We spoke with Microsoft about the growing suite of family settings on Xbox One. Along with creating an online environment that's safe for kids, Microsoft wants to empower both parents and children.
Break down Sora’s arsenal of weapons with our ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Keyblade guide
Kingdom Hearts 3 features more than a dozen Keyblades for Sora to use to destroy the Heartless and topple Organization XIII. Each Keyblade has something different to offer. In our Keyblade guide, we detail the unlock conditions, starting stats, form changes, and more for each trusty blade.
‘Apex Legends’ racked up over 1 million players in less than eight hours
Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends was able to get more than 1 million unique players in just eight hours. The battle royale shooter is a spinoff of the Titanfall series, and is set after the events of Titanfall 2. It's available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, but doesn't support cross-play.
Bringing realism to VR is complex, but these developers found a way in holograms
Awake: Episode One is an ambitious attempt to make virtual reality feel far more real through the use of volumetric capture, rather than more traditional motion capture recording. It has a unique look but its motion, action, and acting make it incredibly lifelike. Here's the story of how it was made.
Logitech’s newest headsets sound as good as they look, but they’re not perfect
Logitech's newest gaming headsets, the G935 and G432, bring style and impressive sound to the table. With leatherette earpads, positional 3D sound, and 50 mm drivers, Logitech has become a considerable adversary amongst the competition. But as great as the new headsets are, they aren't without flaws.
Apex Legends, Respawn’s Titanfall battle royale, is available right now
Respawn Entertainment has officially unveiled Apex Legends, a free-to-play battle royale game set in the Titanfall universe. The game is out right now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and it will be continuously updated with more content like loot and playable characters.
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ claims throne as fastest-selling Nintendo game ever
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch, released on December 7, sold 12.08 million units as of December 31, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo game of all time. The multiplayer brawler is also now ranked third among Nintendo Switch games, behind Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey.
Xbox Live to expand cross-platform support for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Microsoft is preparing to expand Xbox Live cross-platform support to include the Xbox One, PC, iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. The SDK that will enable the feature will be showcased at the upcoming Game Developers Conference, as Microsoft continues its shift to a strategy of games as a service.
High-refresh rate gaming PC build for under $1,000
As pretty as 4K is, gaming at a high refresh rate can have a more noticeable impact on how your game plays. It makes animations smoother, reduces screen tearing, and improves input lag, making you more competitive and your games better looking. Here's how to make a high-refresh rate gaming PC build for under $1,000.
Unannounced Nintendo Switch games in the pipeline for fiscal year 2019
Nintendo is preparing to launch at least one unannounced Nintendo Switch game in its fiscal year 2019, which starts on April 1. The speculated titles by gamers include a new F-Zero game, Pikmin 4, remakes or sequels for the Earthbound series, a new Paper Mario game, and Super Mario Maker 2.
Free-to-play ‘Titanfall’ battle royale ‘Apex Legends’ reportedly launching soon
Apex Legends, a free-to-play Titanfall battle royale spinoff, will reportedly launch very soon. The game, which will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, was described by a tipster as a combination of Titanfall, Overwatch, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode
DJ Marshmello performs legendary concert set, leads epic dance party in Fortnite
EDM star DJ Marshmello performed at a different sort of concert today: one held live in-game in Fortnite. The concert was held in Pleasant Park, where the usual football field was transformed into a stage and for once everyone came together to dance instead of finding creative ways to see each other off.
‘Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth’ for Nintendo 3DS arrives to U.S. in June
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth for the Nintendo 3DS will arrive to the US on June 4, several months after its original release in Japan. The game, which will feature characters from Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5, will also come in a Showtime Premium Edition, but it will not have English voices.
‘Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers’ to launch July 2 with Gunbreakers and Viera
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers will launch on July 2 with several new classes, including the gunblade-wielding Gunbreaker, and the Viera as a new race. The MMORPG's third expansion will also introduce nine new dungeons and a feature that will allow solo players to take on missions that require groups.
How skillful translations helped these Japanese video games gain global appeal
Translators have helped double the worldwide audience of some Japanese games, giving players keen insight into Japanese culture in the process. It’s something the gaming industry could see more of in the future, as long as companies approach the localization of their games with their targeted audience in mind.
Want to buy ‘Anthem’ for your PC? Read this first, freelancer
'Anthem' is clearly built with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in mind, but what about the PC version? It's beautiful, particularly when played at 4K resolution with a fast graphics card, but the demo version isn't perfect. Here's why you shouldn't cough up your cash just yet.
Xbox Live back up after experiencing issues for a second time this week
Xbox Live was experiencing issues for the second time in a week, with many players unable to log into their accounts or access content they had purchased previously. The earlier outage saw get black screens, unable to use their Xbox One systems at all until it was resolved on Microsoft's end.
Everything we know about the ‘Resident Evil 2’ remake, from gameplay to story
The Resident Evil 2 remake is not a remastered version of the original game, but a fully new title using the source material as inspiration. Here is everything we know about the Resident Evil 2 remake, including the characters, the gameplay changes, the engine, and how the story will change.
How and when you can start playing Anthem
BioWare's Anthem officially launches on February 22 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. But like many games nowadays, the advertised release date isn't the only day you can start playing. To help clear up the confusion, here's how and when you can start playing Anthem. You can actually try the game right now!
Mario’s putting his doctorate to use this summer in ‘Dr. Mario World’
Nintendo's next mobile game will see Mario put his lab coat back on to stop a deadly virus. Dr. Mario World, a free-to-play puzzler, launches for mobile devices early this summer. Two Mario mobile games will launch this summer, now that Mario Kart Tour has been pushed from its spring release.
Google could bring new controller and social features for Project Stream
Google has filed a patent application for controller-side notifications in video games, and it raises questions about the presence of social features on its Project Stream service. Thus far, only one game is supported, and there hasn't been any mention of a network or social features yet.
Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenge guide: Pop 10 golden balloons
The Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges have arrived as we near the end of this wintery season. One of the biggest challenges this week is to find and pop 10 Fortnite golden balloons. Here's where to find these balloons and how to pop them.
‘Wargroove’ is a fantastic tactics games for fans of Advance Wars
Wargroove is a fantastical Advance Wars successor with beautiful pixelated visuals and rewarding grid-based combat. The campaign is lengthy enough to keep you playing for dozens of hours, but there's also a wonderful map editor that lets you create and share your own missions, complete with cutscenes.
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