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Over 6 million user-created maps are coming to 'Halo: MCC'

August 28, 2019
Microsoft and 343 Industries said they’d transfer Forge maps and game modes to Halo: The Master Chief Collection with the help of players, and it’s clear many gamers were willing to step up. The two have revealed that over 6.6 million user-created maps for Halo 3, Halo: Reach and Halo 4 will be playable in MCC when ready. There’s a good chance a favorite map from your Xbox 360…
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The Morning After: Nintendo Switch Lite hands-on

August 28, 2019
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Morning! Today’s highlights include another milestone SpaceX launch and our first impressions of the Switch Lite. Also, Hollywood directors want to fix your TV’s settings, and Microsoft has scheduled another Surface…
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Fortnite star Ninja signs apparel deal with Adidas

August 27, 2019
Fresh off of a well-publicized split from Twitch, streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins today announced a partnership with Adidas. There aren’t any shoes or apparel for sale right now, but on his Mixer stream, Blevins said, “I can’t say specifically what is in the works with Adidas, but use your imagination.” Apparel companies signing deals with gaming stars is a relatively new phenomenon.
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The Switch Lite is the cutest console we ever did see

August 27, 2019
The Switch Lite is exactly what it sounds like: A smaller, more portable version of Nintendo’s latest console darling. It forgoes the ability to well, switch, between docked and portable modes, in exchange for a sleeker experience. Tl;dr: It’s a Switch that can…
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The story behind every Xbox One controller ever made

August 27, 2019
Microsoft is very, very fond of special edition Xbox One controllers, to the point where it encourages you to make your own. But did you ever wonder about the history behind a given controller, or how many models have never seen the light of day? If you did, you might just have your answer after today. Microsoft has produced a video where hardware designers Monique Chatterjee and Carl Ledbetter…
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'Monster Hunter World: Icebourne' beta opens this week

August 27, 2019
A big update for Monster Hunter World is on its way, with the Iceborne expansion adding new monsters, weapons and missions to the game. While the expansion won’t be officially released until early September, Capcom is making part of it available for free for a few days…
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Fortnite’s new Borderlands 3 crossover features Psycho, Claptrap, and a Pandora zone

August 27, 2019
The world of Borderlands has invaded Fortnite’s island. The latest update for the battle royale game features a new crossover event with the upcoming shooter Borderlands 3. That includes expected additions, like a Psycho skin and Claptrap backpack you can purchase, along with free rewards like weapon wraps and sprays. More interesting, though, is an entirely new area that’s popped up near…
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