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Dirt 5’s 120Hz mode is why Xbox Series X is so exciting

October 12, 2020
I love playing games on the PC because of the control I have over the experience. Even if a developer doesn’t give me an option, chances are someone in the community will build a mod to unlock any feature you can think of. I will never give that up, but it does have its drawbacks. Even with a powerful GPU, you may need to spend time and effort to get the most from your rig. I find that’s…
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The ripple effect of the Epic Games v. Apple battle royale

October 11, 2020
It was only five years ago that Epic Games’ Josh Adam and Bill Bramer were onstage at Apple’s WWDC demoing Fortnite and talking about how incredible the iOS platform is for developers. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know where this is going. The legal and…
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Judge won't let Apple block Unreal Engine, but won't make it unblock 'Fortnite'

October 10, 2020
The trial over Epic Games’ legal battle against Apple over its App Store policies won’t take place until next year, but there’s an update in the case. Bloomberg reports that US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled against Epic’s request for a preliminary injunction that would force Apple to reinstate Fortnite, but stood by her earlier ruling in favor of an injunction that stops…
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The RetroBeat: Will we ever feel nostalgia for PS4 or Xbox One?

October 10, 2020
I was clearing up some clutter this week, and I came across my old childhood TV. This is the screen I had in my room to play games on consoles like the Sega Genesis, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation 2. Now it’s set back up in my room (my adult one, not my childhood room). It’s even on it’s old TV stand, and I have my Genesis and SNES connected to the old gal. Seeing that setup filled me with an…
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Here’s how playing PS4 games on the PlayStation 5 will work

October 10, 2020
The PlayStation 5 offers backwards compatibility for the existing PlayStation 4 lineup of games, meaning you’ll be able to play almost any PS4 game you already own on the new console. Some games will also offer the option to upgrade to a proper PS5-optimized next-gen…
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Sony finally reveals which PS4 games won't work on PS5

October 9, 2020
With just over a month to go before the PlayStation 5 arrives, Sony has at last revealed which PS4 games won’t work on the next-generation console. Thankfully, the list is very short. The 10 titles that won’t make the cut, via @Nibellion, are DWVR, Afro Samurai 2…
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Charming DIY project adds 3D-printed joysticks and triggers to a PS4 controller

October 9, 2020
After delighting us with his 3D-printed joystick and throttle, which turned an Xbox One controller into a DIY HOTAS (hands on throttle-and-stick) setup, YouTuber Akaki Kuumeri has returned with a new version that works with the PS4’s Dualshock 4 controller. This time, there’s the option of having two joysticks and no throttle, plus thumbsticks and triggers to press the controller’s shoulder…
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