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We knew that the Xbox Series S wasn’t going to be a powerhouse console in comparison to the Xbox Series X and the PS5, but we were still expecting an upgrade over the current (now previous) generation of Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Instead, it’s starting to look like the Xbox Series S might be more of a sidegrade if you already own those consoles. Digital Foundry just did a big comparison with one of the few next-gen games to release for all three consoles on their respective launch days....

Alas, the holiday season is soon upon us. While that’s usually a good thing for students, it’s a rough time for anyone working in retail, and a stern reminder to all that 2018 is quickly drawing to a close. It’s not all bad, of course: holidays mean gift-giving, and it’s one of the most important times of the year for gamers. Sure, you wouldn’t normally go out and splurge on a PS4 Pro or a new graphics card for your gaming PC, but, hey, ‘tis the season!...

Sony unveils a special edition PlayStation steelbook in honor of the brand’s 20th anniversary, with only 20,000 being made and 5 of those containing ‘golden tickets’. As the most sold current-gen console currently on the market, the PlayStation 4 has amassed quite an impressive audience since its release back in 2013. Of course, this isn’t all that surprising given the legacy behind the brand, as Sony celebrates the 20th anniversary of its PlayStation consoles....

If you’re at all in tune with the world of video games, you’ve probably heard of Fortnite, Epic Games’ dynamic, engaging contender into the burgeoning Battle Royale game genre. And, if you haven’t heard of it, I’m willing to bet you’ve heard of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the game of which Fortnite is, to put it nicely, extremely derivative. That hasn’t hampered the game’s success though, and despite legions of defensive fanatics and thinly veiled legal threats from other developers, the game has flourished....

The Persona series’ Hierophant arcana is another member of the tarot that eludes cursory readings, if only because most people do not know what a hierophant signifies. The word refers to a wise man or priest in ancient Greece society who interprets secret meanings, unravels mysteries, and imparts esoterica or other forgotten knowledge to laypeople. But the Persona series also puts its own unique spin on the arcana, establishing some conventions that persist from title to title...

Let’s be honest, people rarely go see a movie for a certain director or producer. People are usually drawn by title actors or the story itself, and we often forget about everyone who is working themselves to the bones behind the scenes. But there are some directors, like Tim Burton, who can draw a crowd just by placing their name on a project. Whether you prefer his new work, or you find yourself more drawn to his older classics doesn’t matter....

Halo developer 343 Industries is asking fans to stop sending it pizza. Can there ever be too much pizza? According to 343 Industries, yes. Believe it or not, 343 is pleading with fans to stop sending it pizza. Any fans looking to send 343 some of that pizza goodness, please stop, and redirect your efforts to a food bank or something more worthy. What prompted the pizza party? It all seems to have started with a joke on Reddit....

Batman has been a star in comics, movies, and video games, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is he a great detective, but he can get out of plenty of messy situations with style while keeping up his Dark Knight persona. While Batman is a well-loved character, fans usually have favorite stories of his along with ones that they can’t stand. In this list, we’ll look at the best and worst Batman video games....

For years now, if a gamer wanted to play a squad-based tactical game with a sci-fi theme involving an alien invasion, the only real option was the games in the XCOM franchise. However, in late April 2020, gamers were given another option – Gears Tactics. This is an offshoot of the Gears of Wars franchise; whose games have been traditionally third-person shooters. The release of Gears Tactics immediately caused gamers to begin comparing the two franchises in an attempt to declare one better than the other....

With titles like It Takes Two seeing much success, many are looking for more co-op experiences. Luckily, Operation: Tango offers a spy-inspired adventure for players to jump into. An espionage-themed 2-player experience, Operation: Tango brings a globe-trotting story in which players must solve puzzles and work together to succeed. Coming from developers Clever Plays, who previously released Leap of Fate in 2015, Operation Tango is set in the near future, and tasks players with taking down a threat that could destroy the globe....

It’s almost hard to believe that Ghost of Tsushima has been out for a little over four months. Since that time, the game has achieved a great deal of success and popularity among many in the gaming community. Now, it seems like Sucker Punch Productions might be thinking about continuing the story of Ghost of Tsushima in some capacity. This may feel like an obvious conclusion, but there’s evidence now that makes it even more obvious....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider Acer Switch 5 - 4.0 / 5 Acer Switch 5 review: Design One-handed kick-stand control Side-positioned fingerprint scanner 9.6mm tablet only / 12mm with keyboard / 1.27kg all-in 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB Type-C, separate charging port Acer Switch 5 review: Screen 12.2-inch, 2160 x 1440 resolution IPS LCD screen Acer Switch 5 review: Typing, trackpad and stylus Keyboard and Active Pen stylus included Acer Switch 5 review: Performance LiquidLoop fanless cooling system for silent operation Review device: Intel Core i5 (7200U at 2....

Video game publisher Activision declares the release of the first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered to be its “biggest bonus content” yet. Next week, starting on September 2 in Los Angeles, California, Activision is prepared to ramp up its hype machine even more so for the forthcoming release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered and Infinite Warfare at the company’s fan event for the franchise known as Call of Duty XP....

Earlier this week, we found out about a new hack that was making its way around Call of Duty. The hack doesn’t have a specific name (at least, not that we could find), but it promised PC-quality hacks on console through the use of advanced AI. According to the Anti-Cheat Police Department Twitter account, the cheat would make use of a machine-learning algorithm to react to gameplay faster than a human ever could....

The Pokemon Company and Canon will be releasing the Canon iNSPiC Rec Pikachu, a Pokemon-themed camera, later this month. The camera features Pikachu, as the name suggests, but also features cameos by a few additional iconic Pokemon. Although not the focus of every story set in the Pokemon universe, Pikachu is perhaps the most well-known of the series’ creatures. This is surely due to Pikachu’s starring role as Ash’s first partner Pokemon in the Pokemon anime....

Nintendo issued a cease and desist order against a social media influencer who was using the name Pokeprincxss, for referencing Pokemon in her name and merchandise. The adult TikTok star, who has 1.9 million followers on the video platform, began using the name eight years ago to produce Pokemon-inspired content and products. Now known as Digitalprincxss, the content creator was served with the cease and desist order two months ago after trademarking Pokeprincxss and promoting products with Pokemon characters and Poke Balls....

It’s not unusual for a new game to mimic a popular title that came before it, but Agents: Biohunters has decided to mimic three different games at once. The game features the team-based battles and varied characters of Overwatch, the fights against giant creatures seen in Monster Hunter, and the distinctive look and combat style found in Fortnite. The free-to-play title, which was released by Spanish developer Playstark last week on Steam, has players fighting it out in a world full of mutant wildlife, all of which has been infected by a “bioparticle-like substance....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes the long-running series back to the titular East vs. West conflict. Cold War’s campaign will span decades of the war, and the multiplayer matches are similarly diverse. Another returning feature that has been absent for the past few CoD titles is drive-ble vehicles in multiplayer matches. It has been confirmed in the recent Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Trailer that several of the title’s online game-modes will feature vehicles....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider Apple iPad Read our Apple iPad review Design: What’s new? Plastic construction 262 x 159 x 9.8mm; 504g Black, Twilight Blue, Plum and White colours Hardware & Performance 10.1-inch display, 1920 x 1200 pixels (224ppi) Quad-core MediaTek CPU, 2GB RAM 32/64GB storage, microSD slot Battery Life 10 hours life, 5 hours to charge Software & Ecosystem To recap The immediate appeal of the Fire HD 10 is for families, with this offering much better value than a premium rivals, with a well-rounded tablet experience....

In a brand new developer diary from Rich Lawrence, Studio Director working on New World, an update was given on how the game has been progressing through its alpha testing. With an August 25 launch quickly approaching, it was decided that the game just isn’t ready. Surprisingly, the delay isn’t a short one as the game is now scheduled to launch in the Spring 2021 time frame. The decision largely came as a result of the feedback received from the community rather than the global pandemic which caused the first delay....