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How to pair a PS4 or Xbox controller with your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Android device

October 2, 2019
The DualShock 4 and Xbox One controllers were originally made to work on their respective consoles, but thanks to Apple’s recent software updates, you can more easily pair them via Bluetooth with your iOS 13 device, iPadOS tablet, or your Apple TV via tvOS 13. Android 10 makes it super easy to pair either controller, too, and you can pair with previous versions of Android and iOS as well. This…
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Call of Duty: Mobile now available for Android

October 1, 2019
In the past few years, first person shooting games have come a long way and the battle royale genre has risen in popularity with games like Fortnite and PUBG. Even smartphone makes have created an entire new genre of smartphones focused on the mobile gamer like Asus ROG II…
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TwitchCon was a reminder that streamers are big business

October 1, 2019
The internet is real life, but the place where the internet meets real life is still messy as hell. TwitchCon, which was held at San Diego’s convention center this year — the same place where the biggest comic con in America happens every year — is the site of one of those collisions, where IRL meets URL. I just got back from the convention floor, which was a riot of people of different…
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PUBG adds crossplay for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One

October 1, 2019
PUBG‘s update today has enabled crossplay between PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The battle royale shooter has been a giant hit since its 2017 launch, helping to launch its genre and inspire popular imitators like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The free-to-play game has earned…
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'PUBG' cross-platform play arrives on PS4 and Xbox One

October 1, 2019
With the latest PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds console patch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players can now square off against one another. As PUBG Corp promised it would do this month, it has enabled cross-platform play for consoles. You can decide whether you want to…
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Join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and get six months of Spotify Premium free

October 1, 2019
At $15 per month, an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription could be a no-brainer for gamers who play on both PC and Xbox One. The service provides over 100 games for download, including hits like Gears 5 and Monster Hunter: World. An Xbox Live Gold membership (which otherwise costs $10 per month) also comes with the subscription, enabling you to join online multiplayer sessions. Microsoft is…
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The Scuf Vantage 2 is an improved customizable PS4 controller

October 1, 2019
If you’ve been holding out on buying a high-end gamepad for your PlayStation 4, controller manufacturer Scuf Gaming has announced a new take on its popular Vantage controller. Like its predecessor, the Vantage 2 is all about customization and giving gamers additional…
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GamesBeat Decides 127: Nintendo has Doug Bowser, Sony has Nick Knack

October 1, 2019
Sony Interactive Entertainment had a big executive shakeup on Monday, and that’s the big topic on this week’s GamesBeat Decides podcast. Shawn Layden is leaving his role as PlayStation Worldwide Studios boss. He was at the company for more than 30 years, so what does his departure mean? Also in the news, Last of Us: Part II has a release date, Project xCloud is getting a beta, and more. Join…
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