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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on Nintendo Switch

Save $45 on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI for Nintendo Switch today

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game with deep mechanics that you can play on the Nintendo Switch while at home or on the go.
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Liquid water ponds found under Mars ice

The European Space Agency's Mars Express found liquid water buried under ice on the red planet, with the largest lake measuring 20 kilometers by 30 kilometers.
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Trump campaign used Cambridge Analytica data to suppress Black vote, leak shows

Trump's 2016 campaign disproportionately marked Black Americans as deterrence, or voters that they didn't want to cast ballots, according to Channel 4 News.
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The wait for The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer will be worth it, says Druckmann

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann said that the multiplayer mode of The Last of Us Part 2 is worth the wait, as The Last of Us Day ended without any new information.
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Judge blocks attempt by TikTok creators to prevent app’s ban in U.S.

A judge denied the application for a temporary restraining order requested by a trio of content creators against the pending ban of TikTok on U.S. app stores.
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Final Fantasy XVI producer purposely decided to show in-game footage in trailer

Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida went with in-game footage in the game's trailer so players would not think they will have to wait for many years.
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Bandai Namco confirms, unmasks Kunimitsu for Tekken 7 Season 4

Bandai Namco rolled out the launch trailer for Season 4 of Tekken 7, which confirmed that a new version of Kunimitsu will soon join the fighting game's roster.
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Leaked images reportedly reveal first look at Bethesda’s Starfield

Images from Bethesda's Starfield have allegedly leaked online, revealing what may be the first look at assets from the upcoming space RPG and its gameplay.
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Apple Watch Series 3 owners frustrated by issues after WatchOS 7 update

A thread on Apple's support forums reveals that Apple Watch Series 3 owners have experienced issues such as reboots and freezing since updating to WatchOS 7.
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity offers bonus weapon for Breath of the Wild save

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity players will receive Link's Training Sword as a bonus weapon if they have a The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild save file.
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U.S. restricts trade with China’s largest chipmaker due to alleged military ties

U.S. companies in business with SMIC will need to secure export licenses, due to trade restrictions on China's largest chipmaker for alleged military ties.
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Mass Effect trilogy redo delayed to early 2021?

Electronic Arts has reportedly delayed the launch of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition to early 2021, due to issues with the first game in the remastered trilogy.
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Genshin Impact developer further downplays comparisons with Breath of the Wild

Genshin Impact developer miHoYo repeated that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was one of its inspirations, but insists that the two games are different.
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PlayStation 5 DualSense controller spotted on Travis Scott’s Instagram

The DualSense controller was spotted in a photo uploaded by Travis Scott on Instagram, with the rapper hinting that he also has the PlayStation 5 in possession.
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Tesla Battery Day is finally happening. Here’s how to watch

Tesla's Battery Day will finally push through on September 22, right after the company's annual shareholder meeting, with a livestream that anybody can watch.
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Quibi might be up for sale after limp launch

Quibi is reportedly exploring a possible sale, as the short-form video streaming platform has struggled after launching in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls to take up 20% of PlayStation 5 storage

The file sizes of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition and Demon's Souls will already take up about 20% of the PlayStation 5's 825GB SSD.
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Snipers intentionally overpowered in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War alpha test

Treyarch intentionally made sniper rifles overpowered in the alpha test of Call of Duty: Blacks Ops Cold War. The weapons will be nerfed for the game's beta.
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Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for PlayStation 5

Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 on September 22, as the retailer wants to keep customers safe and socially distanced.
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Google brings back humans to take over moderating YouTube content from A.I.

More human moderators are going back to work to oversee YouTube content, taking over from automated systems that admittedly took down some videos erroneously.
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TikTok says it’s here to stay; ban from U.S. app stores delayed to September 27

TikTok said that it isn't going anywhere after President Trump approved Oracle's proposed deal. The app's ban from U.S. app stores has been delayed by a week.
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Respawn swings banhammer on Apex Legends cheaters

Respawn issued one-week bans against Apex Legends players who were taking advantage of exploits, as the developer continues its crackdown against cheaters.
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Google reportedly working on new Gmail logo, suggesting upcoming changes

Google is reportedly working on a new logo for Gmail, which may mean that there are upcoming changes as the service moves further away from just sending emails.
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Trump approves Oracle / TikTok deal … in concept

President Donald Trump approved Oracle's purchase of the U.S. assets of TikTok, as the new company that will be formed pledged $5 billion to an education fund.
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Sony apologizes for PlayStation 5 pre-order mess, promises more consoles

Sony apologized for the chaos caused by PlayStation 5 pre-orders, which suddenly started among retailers, causing many gamers to miss out on securing a console.
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First major Marvel’s Avengers patch since launch fixes more than 1,000 issues

The first major patch for Marvel's Avengers since its September 4 launch fixes more than 1,000 issues, including in the game's campaign and multiplayer modes.
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Trump reportedly still wants U.S. government to get paid in proposed TikTok sale

President Donald Trump reportedly spoke to Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison about a possible payment to the U.S. government in the proposed deal to acquire TikTok.
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The Hummer EV is getting a ‘Crab Mode’ to drive diagonally

General Motors has set an October 20 unveiling for the GMC Hummer EV, which will come with a feature named Crab Mode that will allow it to move diagonally.
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A Lovecraft Country star may become Kang the Conqueror

Lovecraft Country's Jonathan Majors has reportedly been added to the Ant-Man 3 cast as the iconic, time-traveling Marvel villain known as Kang the Conqueror.

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.
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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.