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'Minecraft' adds a character creator option

September 20, 2019
Minecraft players are getting more control over how their avatar looks. The latest beta build includes a character creator option that’ll let you tweak the body shape, skin tone, hairstyle and color, facial hair and eyes. You’ll be able to pick from more than 100 free items, and others created by the Minecraft team will be available to buy. The option is only available through Xbox…
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‘Untitled Goose Game’ arrives today on Mac, PC and Switch

September 20, 2019
Geese are jerks, and now you can be one too. Untitled Goose Game is available today on Mac, Windows and Switch. The odd ball game puts you in the role of a goose that’s determined to annoy residents of a village. You’ll prank them, steal items and honk, a lot. As…
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The best headsets for the Switch Lite

September 20, 2019
The new Switch Lite is finally here. It’s smaller than the original, so it’ll be easier to take on the go, whether it’s your daily commute, a long flight or a week-long road trip. However, such close quarters mean you’re going to want to invest in a…
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How to stream PC games and movies to your Xbox One with a free app

September 20, 2019
If you own a Windows 10 PC and an Xbox One gaming console, you might not be aware that those devices have some interesting cross functionality. Using Microsoft’s Wireless Display app, you can easily output the games from your Xbox One to your Windows 10 PC screen. Conversely, it’s possible to stream what’s on your PC to the TV that you’re using with your Xbox One — you can even control…
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‘Fortnite’ is getting a Batman crossover

September 20, 2019
Batman Day, an event to mark the Caped Crusader’s 80th anniversary, takes place this Saturday. Epic Games is getting in on the fun by bringing aspects of the iconic superhero’s world into Fortnite. Data miners found a ton of Batman-related items in this…
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French court rules Steam games must be able to be resold

September 19, 2019
In a court decision that could fundamentally change how Steam operates, European Union consumers have won the right to resell their Steam titles through Valve’s digital marketplace. French website Next Inpact reports the Paris Court of First Instance ruled on Tuesday that European Union law allows Steam users to resell their digital games, just like they can any physical…
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How do kids (and adults) like Nintendo’s Labo VR kit?

September 19, 2019
Nintendo’s Labo VR kit is certainly a step up from the historic gaming company’s earlier Labo kits. With five cardboard projects for kids to construct (including the headset itself), senior editor Kris Naudus found it to be a unique, endearing and playful…
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Switch Lite review: The best way to play on the go

September 19, 2019
The Switch Lite is for everyone who found the original Switch too big. Really, that’s it. By going with a smaller screen and fixed controllers, Nintendo has crafted something that feels more like a genuine portable console. The Switch Lite is significantly lighter and more comfortable to hold, it can finally fit into your pocket and, at $200, it’s $100 less than the Switch. The major…
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