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AMD reveals Xbox Series X ports in a sizzle reel (updated)

January 7, 2020
You might not have to wait for Microsoft to detail the Xbox Series X’s connectivity — AMD just did. As part of a sizzle reel for its CES presentation, the chip designer produced a 360-degree view of the Series X that put its rear ports on full display. And… it’s very familiar if you’re an Xbox One X owner. Like the existing console, the Series X’s backside will…
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Dell's 'Concept UFO' is a wild Switch-like portable gaming PC

January 6, 2020
We’re in a strange new era of personal computing, one where our machines can twist into tablets, weigh just a few pounds, and pack in multiple screens. At CES, things are getting even weirder. Dell just unveiled the Concept UFO, a chunky portable PC with removable…
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GamesBeat Decides 135: Tokyo Mirage Sessions on Switch

January 6, 2020
GamesBeat Decides is ready to welcome in 2020 before it ends. We have about two solid months where new game releases slow down. Then, in March, it’s going to get wild through the end of the year. So join us as we check in with Tokyo Mirage Sessions FE Encore and imagine what we’ll do with some of this free time. Download here Subscribe to the RSS Listen on Anchor.fm Find past episodes…
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Nintendo Joy-Con controllers get wireless-charging grip

January 6, 2020
I don’t like wires. They’re coarse and rough and irritating. And they get everywhere. Not like wireless. Wireless is soft and smooth. And it’s also a new charging option for your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Wireless-power company Powercast is launching the…
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IKEA's smart blinds now work with Apple HomeKit

January 6, 2020
IKEA’s smart blinds should be much easier to control if you live in an Apple-centric household. The home furnishing giant is now rolling out HomeKit support for its FYRTUR blinds, making them easy to control without either using the remote or relying on Google…
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Seagate unveils FireCuda Gaming and BarraCuda Fast SSDs for gamers on the go

January 6, 2020
Seagate is launching its FireCuda Gaming solid-state drive (SSD) and BarraCuda Fast SSD with the goal of hooking gamers who are on the go. SSDs are faster than hard drives, but historically they’ve been more expensive and don’t have as much storage capacity compared to hard disks. But they’re becoming a better solution for gamers because the capacity is getting better and so are the speeds.
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'Fortnite' made a historic $1.8 billion in 2019

January 5, 2020
Fortnite won its chicken dinner in 2019 by grossing $1.8 billion in sales, more than any single-year sales total in videogame history. While the game itself is technically free-to-play, Epic Games offers a $10 per month Battle Pass as well as myriad in-game item purchases…
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Grand Theft Auto V comes to Xbox Game Pass

January 3, 2020
Microsoft announced today that Grand Theft Auto V is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most popular games of all time. The open-world game has sold over 115 million copies since its release in 2013. Despite its age, it remained a top-seller in…
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SuperData: Games hit $120.1 billion in 2019, with Fortnite topping $1.8 billion

January 3, 2020
The combined game industry grew 3% to $120.1 billion in 2019, according to market researcher SuperData in its year-end report. And Epic’s Fortnite battle royale shooter accounted for $1.8 billion of that amount. The Nielsen-owned SuperData said the industry is moving into a phase of slower growth, with 4% growth expected to take games to $124.8 billion in 2020. The data includes mobile, PC, and…
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