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Mario Kart Tour is too cynical to be fun

September 26, 2019
Mario Kart Tour could not have come out at a worse time. A week ago, the surprisingly excellent launch of Apple Arcade reminded people just how good mobile gaming could be when developers no longer had to worry about squeezing in ads or in-app purchases. In a mobile market almost completely dominated by free-to-play games that constantly demand time and money, Apple Arcade was a breath of fresh…
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Razer brings its vibrating Nari Ultimate headset to Xbox One

September 26, 2019
Last September, Razer unveiled a wireless headset called the Nari Ultimate that doubled as a rumble pack. That’s right — in addition to conventional drivers (which by their very nature vibrate), the headphones had haptic actuators in each cup. The only problem?
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Microsoft brings Google Assistant support to the Xbox One

September 26, 2019
Microsoft is enabling Google’s Assistant to work with its Xbox One console. Much like the existing Alexa integration, Microsoft is allowing Google Assistant to launch games and apps, turn the console on and off, pause videos, and much more. You’ll need to use the Google…
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You can now buy PS4 consoles and accessories directly from Sony

September 25, 2019
As of today, you can purchase PS4 consoles, physical games and accessories directly from Sony. The company has just launched its own dedicated store, meaning you’ll no longer be directed to retailers like GameStop. Unfortunately, goods will only be available to consumers in the US. But Sony says the store will help fans around the world discover products and compare the prices of other…
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The hardest part of Twitch is finding new stuff to watch

September 25, 2019
I spend a lot of time on Twitch — for my job, yes, but also because I love watching streamers. Over the last few months, though, I’ve been trying to diversify what I watch there; I want to see smaller creators, more art and music, and some talk shows and podcasts. I know…
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A collectible Fallout 76 helmet recalled due to dangerous levels of mold

September 25, 2019
A collector’s edition wearable power armor helmet from Bethesda’s Fallout 76 sold through GameStop has been recalled due to extremely high levels of mold. Approximately 20,000 units of the helmet sold through GameStop were recalled on September 19th, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Only the GameStop-exclusive, red-colored helmet is being recalled, not…
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The best games for Nintendo Switch

September 25, 2019
Nintendo’s Switch is on a roll. The youngest of the games consoles is punching above its weight with a mix of core Nintendo games that have pushed iconic characters like Mario and Link into the modern gaming age. The Switch is also a portable console, which has…
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8BitDo’s SN30 Pro+ is a near-perfect Switch controller

September 25, 2019
I think Nintendo’s official Switch Pro Controller is brilliant. It’s a full-size pad with large face buttons, textured handles and a transparent shell that reveals a circuit-inspired pattern underneath. The accessory isn’t without its faults, though. The…
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Ubisoft put an official video game design course inside a video game

September 25, 2019
Ubisoft has teamed up with Concordia University to create a video game design course that could keep students engaged all throughout its duration — it is, after all, a video game itself. The online course is called Game Creators’ Odyssey, and it teaches students the video game development process through the story of Nagato, a feudal Japan-era ninja. Students will have to examine and…
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