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Emulator uses AI to offer the translations your games never had

September 2, 2019
Many classic video games are only available in one language, making it difficult to enjoy them as a non-speaker unless you have a fan translation. Now, though, you might just need the right software. Version 1.7.8 of the RetroArch emulator front end has introduced an AI Service feature that uses machine learning to translate game text into the language of your choice. It taps into services like…
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Xbox Live is down again, the second time this week

August 30, 2019
Xbox Live is down again, according to the Xbox team and lots of reports on social media. This is the second time in just a few days. The outage is mainly affecting sign-ins, account creations, and searches, according to a tweet from the Xbox team, but those sign-ins are required to play lots of popular online games. We’re aware that some users are unable to sign in currently & our teams…
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After losing Ninja, Twitch signs another Fortnite star

August 30, 2019
Twitch is trying to bring more top-tier talent to its platform after superstar streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins left to join competing streaming service Mixer, and it’s starting with Fortnite player Nicholas “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony. Amyoony announced that, starting…
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These games support voice chat on the Nintendo Switch

August 30, 2019
Unlike the PS4 or Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch doesn’t make voice chatting easy. This is probably not something you want to hear if you want to talk trash with your friends while settling the score in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. That’s not to say that voice chat isn’t…
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Nintendo is selling a handy snap-on case to protect the Switch Lite

August 30, 2019
The Nintendo Switch Lite is small enough to fit in your pocket, but you might want to stuff it in a case for added protection when you’d prefer to shove it in your bag. Many Switch cases are unfortunately pretty bulky, which negates the smaller form factor a bit. Thankfully, Nintendo has a solution. It’s selling a snap-on case with a flip cover through the Nintendo Japan online store…
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The Atari Lynx’s 30th birthday gift is a bunch of new games

August 30, 2019
1989 was a year of revolutions. The Berlin wall fell, protesters rallied in Tiananmen Square and Neneh Cherry was taking a Buffalo Stance. This was also the year that portable gaming had its own revolution. The Game Boy launched in the spring, and, 30 years ago this weekend…
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Minecraft Earth Android beta launches in five cities

August 30, 2019
Minecraft Earth’s closed beta has launched on Android in Seattle, London, Tokyo, Stockholm, and Mexico City, its developer Mojang announced today. If you’re lucky enough to have a beta invite and live in one of the launch cities, then you can start playing the augmented…
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'Minecraft Earth' beta is available on Android -- in five cities

August 30, 2019
Right on time, the beta test for Microsoft’s augmented reality Minecraft game is ready for Android users to give it a try. Just like the beta iOS users have had access to, Minecraft Earth is still invite-only for registered testers and available in just five cities: Mexico City, London, Tokyo, Seattle and Stockholm. According to those who are already in, if you’re having trouble with…
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