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When two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered too

September 18, 2019
If you visit Twitch right now and click on the Browse tab, you’ll see a constantly updated list of the most popular games on the site. As I’m writing this, there’s a conspicuous absence from the big three: Fortnite. And its absence may be because two key streamers aren’t on Twitch. According to the metrics site Twitch Tracker, Fortnite dropped from pole position, where it had been holding…
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Nintendo's SNES-style Switch controllers are now available

September 18, 2019
Been pining for Nintendo’s SNES-styled Switch controller ever since it was announced alongside the arrival of SNES games on the platform? You now have the chance to get them. Nintendo has started taking orders for the retro $30 gamepad, with the first orders shipping…
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Iceborne is exactly what Monster Hunter World needed

September 16, 2019
Monster Hunter World gets considerably bigger today with Iceborne, a $40 expansion that adds a frigid new area, dozens of new monsters, and much harder missions. It doesn’t do much to change the formula, but it’s a very welcome burst of new content and a great reason to…
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What made Nintendo fans love the 3DS?

September 16, 2019
As we approach Nintendo’s 130th anniversary next month, we’re taking some time to look back on the company’s devices that preceded the Switch, and we’re starting with its immediate predecessor, the 3DS. In Engadget’s review of the original version back in 2011, Tim Stevens praised the device for its comfortable Circle Pad, compelling 3D effects and creative augmented…
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‘Streets of Rage 4’ is shaping up to be a worthy sequel

September 16, 2019
Streets of Rage 4‘s announcement landed with a bit of a thud. The original trilogy of Genesis games is beloved, and for many remains the benchmark for the genre. It’s now been 15 years since Streets of Rage 3, and a teaser trailer for a new game showing a cast of…
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The Sega Genesis Mini builds on what made Nintendo’s tiny consoles great

September 16, 2019
It’s been three years since the breakout success of Nintendo’s tiny NES Classic, but the miniature console wars are finally heating up. First, Nintendo followed up with the slightly improved SNES Classic, and then Sony jumped in with the somewhat disappointing PlayStation Classic. Now, it’s Sega’s turn. And while the company is late to the party, Sega — unlike Sony — seems to have…
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Sony has sold 100 million PS4s

September 16, 2019
Sony’s PlayStation 4 console has been a huge hit for the company, and it has now hit the 100 million sales milestone. Sony revealed in its latest earnings that the company sold 3.2 million PS4 devices in the quarter ended June 30th, meaning exactly 100 million have now been sold in total. Sony was previously sitting at 96.8 million PlayStation 4 consoles after the previous quarter. While sales…
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