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'Sonic the Hedgehog' breaks record for a video game movie debut

February 17, 2020
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie has come a long, long way from that horrifying initial trailer. Paramount’s adaptation just broke the record for a video game movie’s three-day opening in the US, pulling in $57 million compared to Detective Pikachu‘s $54.3 million. Estimates have Sonic raking in $68 million over four days, which could give it one of the best Presidents Day…
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Xbox has no need for a VR headset — yet

February 16, 2020
Poor Phil Spencer. No one wants him to like VR. Every time Microsoft’s Xbox guru opens his mouth to explain his stance on the technology, only the negative points seem to make the headlines, even when he’s trying to clarify any misunderstanding around previous…
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'PUBG Mobile' pro-level esports tournament kicks off

February 16, 2020
One of the biggest mobile games today, PUBG Mobile, has kicked off an esports tournament for pro-level players, showing just how much the category has grown in recent years. Mobile games accounted for 33 percent of all app downloads in 2019. And according to Sensor Tower…
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The latest 'Fortnite' emote lets you Rickroll your foes

February 16, 2020
It’s not uncommon to troll your Fortnite enemies with a victory dance, but the latest one might be particularly insidious. Epic Games has added a purchasable “Never Gonna” emote to the battle royale brawler that, as the name implies, Rickrolls your opponents — complete with the real Rick Astley song (and, clearly, Astley’s permission). The developers has even…
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SteamVR beta adds new dashboard, Oculus Quest icon

February 16, 2020
The beta version of SteamVR now has an all-new interface, as well as adding an icon for Oculus Quest in Oculus Link mode. SteamVR is Valve’s PC virtual reality platform for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The runtime is downloaded and updated via Steam. SteamVR supports all PC…
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The RetroBeat: Sonic’s movie is surprisingly fun for fans who grew up on the character

February 14, 2020
Well, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is out. And it’s not bad. Heck, I’ll even call it good! The film is lighthearted and fast-paced, and it has some decent laughs. But to be honest, the homages to Sega’s and Sonic’s past were my favorite parts. Which is kind of embarrassing, right? Like, yay, references! These days, it’s common to roll our eyes at overzealous fans and obvious appeals to…
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Xbox Elite Series 2 is one of the fastest-selling gamepads ever

February 14, 2020
When Microsoft announced the first Xbox Elite Controller way back in 2015, everyone had the same question: Who is going to spend $150 on gamepad? It turns out that enough people bought it to justify the Xbox Elite Controller Series 2, which debuted in November for $180. And…
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Facebook Gaming locks down another big-name streamer: Ronda Rousey

February 14, 2020
The latest big star to stream their gameplay exclusively on Facebook isn’t someone who made their name on Twitch or YouTube per se. UFC trailblazer and former WWE champ Ronda Rousey will hold her first Facebook gaming stream on February 18th at 3PM PST/6PM EST. With more than 11.2 million Facebook fans, Rousey already has a massive fanbase that might just be interested in watching her…
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