Nintendo is boosting Switch production again to keep up with high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Bloomberg. The company has reportedly asked partners to make as many as 30 million of the consoles in 2020, after raising targets from 19 million to 22 million, then boosting them again to 25 million.
Despite those earlier production bumps, the console is still hard to find in some…
Microsoft reveals Xbox Series S specs, promises four times the processing power of Xbox One
September 9, 2020
Microsoft is fully detailing its new Xbox Series S console today. The $299 next-gen console will arrive on November 10th, designed to be a more affordable option for 1440p gaming. Microsoft is using the same CPU from the Xbox Series X inside the Series S, running at 3.6Hz.
Microsoft’s Netflix-like subscription service is getting a bit bigger. Today, the company announced that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Game Pass for PC subscribers will soon get an EA Play membership at no additional charge.
Essentially, this means that if you shell out for…
How Square Enix found the beat for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
September 9, 2020
Kingdom Hearts is getting musical with Melody of Memory, the franchise’s first rhythm game, coming out November 13 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch.
This will be the series’ first new game since the mammoth 2019 release of Kingdom Hearts III. But if you think Melody of Memory is just a cute music game, you’d be wrong. It also includes a story-based campaign that picks the narrative up…
Microsoft is finally revealing the most important details about its next-generation Xbox Series X. The system will launch November 10 for $500. This puts it alongside the $300 Xbox Series S as the company’s no-compromise 4K-gaming device. You can begin preordering this…
Nintendo reportedly boosts Switch production as new model looms
September 9, 2020
Nintendo is said to be increasing its Switch production again, with a new Bloomberg report saying the company is asking its partners to manufacture as many as 30 million consoles this fiscal year. While Nintendo’s official forecast remains a conservative 19 million…
Apple seeks damages from Epic Games over 'Fortnite' contract breach
September 9, 2020
The ongoing legal feud between Apple and Epic Games took another turn on Tuesday, with Apple now seeking damages from the studio for its breach of contract (via CNBC). The move comes in response to Epic’s recent request for a preliminary injunction to put Fortnite back on the App Store and force Apple to restore its developer account. Apple is seeking an unspecified amount in…
Apple will seek damages against Epic Games for allegedly breaching its contract with the iOS App Store, in a new escalation of the two companies’ ongoing legal fight. The move came in a filing entered on Tuesday, alongside counterclaims for unjust enrichment and tortious…
Xbox Series S is the right next-gen console for 2020
September 9, 2020
Microsoft realized something. You could launch a much more affordable next-generation console if you reduced the emphasis on resolution. The company has now taken that realization and acted on it with the $300 Xbox Series S, which it finally confirmed today after months of…
Microsoft confirms Xbox Series S will arrive on November 10th in new official trailer
September 8, 2020
Microsoft made its Xbox Series S console official today after a round of leaks appeared overnight. Now, the company is confirming the new $299 console will arrive on November 10th. That’s the same date that the Xbox Series X is rumored to launch. The trailer also leaked earlier today, confirming support for up to 120fps at 1440p, ray tracing, and a 512GB SSD.
Microsoft hasn’t confirmed full…
