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App Annie: Mobile games could grow 20% to $120 billion in 2021

January 13, 2021
Mobile game spending could grow 20% to $120 billion in 2021, according to a report by mobile data and analytics provider App Annie. The firm also said that overall mobile app spending hit $143 billion in 2020. The San Francisco company’s State of Mobile 2021 report showed that the pandemic accelerated mobile adoption as consumers used their mobile devices to connect, work, learn, play and escape…
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Nintendo reveals new Switch with red and blue Mario colors

January 12, 2021
Nintendo is launching a special edition of its Switch console to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The publisher revealed the red and blue-themed Mario console, which launches February 12 alongside Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. The Mario-themed…
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order now runs better on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S

January 12, 2021
One of the best games of 2019 is getting an update to run better on the consoles of 2021. Publisher Electronic Arts revealed a new Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order patch will improve performance to take advantage of the powerful Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles. This update is rolling out now. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order now has an improved framerate on PS5 and the new Xbox hardware. These…
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Zynga and Will.i.am will help raise $5 million for education

January 12, 2021
Mobile game publisher Zynga has partnered with Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am and his I.am Angel Foundation to help raise $5 million in donations for educational purposes. Zynga will be a launch donor for the American Dream GoFundMe initiative. These funds will be committed…
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The Xbox Series X wireless controller is in stock and $10 off

January 12, 2021
Saying it’s been difficult to get anything Xbox Series X- or PlayStation 5-related since late last year would be an understatement. Both the consoles themselves and many of their accessories have months-long wait times, which is why a deal going on right now for Xbox’s new controller is a rather notable one. Both GameStop and Newegg have the Xbox Series X wireless controller for $50, which is…
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Hitman 3 is fun, what’s coming from Nintendo, and more | GB Decides 178

January 9, 2021
It’s 2021 now, and the government still hasn’t outlawed video games. But even if it did, GamesBeat Decides would continue because editors Jeff Grubb and Mike Minotti are a couple of badasses — you can tell by looking at their gamer chairs. On this week’s episode, Mike and Jeff discuss some small bits of news. Jeff also spent some time with Hitman 3 and he talks at length about that. Join…
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