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Doom Eternal hands-on: Customizable combat on the run

January 21, 2020
id Software’s Doom Eternal shooter once against casts players as the Doom Slayer, the ultimate demon killer who will mow down the legions of hell in the manner that suits you best. This sequel to Doom 2016 is light on story and heavy on action, allowing you to shoot lots of demons without having to suffer through a ton of story or cutscenes. You can adjust just how fast you want the combat to…
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Mario Kart Tour's second multiplayer beta will be open to all

January 21, 2020
Still playing Mario Kart Tour? The development team has announced today that a second multiplayer beta is on the way. Unlike the last test — which required an expensive Gold Pass subscription to enter — this one will be open to all players. It will also allow you to…
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Readers share their fondest memories of the original Xbox

January 17, 2020
Think back to 2001: Lifehouse’s ‘Hanging by a Moment’ was (inexplicably) the number one song. NASA launched the Genesis space probe. Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring was released in theaters. The first click-wheel…
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Steam might be coming to Chromebooks

January 17, 2020
Google is reportedly working to bring Steam to Chromebooks. Kan Liu, director of product management for Google’s Chrome OS, shared the news with Android Police. Unfortunately, Liu didn’t reveal a timeline or share which games might be available. On Chromebooks, Steam would be enabled by Chrome OS’s Linux compatibility, Liu said. Since Chrome OS is essentially based on Linux, and there is…
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Engadget Podcast: Super Nintendo World, here we go!

January 17, 2020
This week, Devindra, Cherlynn and Senior Editor Nick Summers take a relaxing break from the madness of CES by diving into some of this week’s news, like the trailer for Japan’s Super Nintendo World park. They also question the wisdom of Sony abandoning E3 (yet again)…
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Microsoft's Xbox Console Streaming preview goes global

January 17, 2020
Microsoft has been experimenting with streaming Xbox games to Android phones and tablets for a while as it looks for an answer to the PS4’s Remote Play. Now, after opening a limited beta late last year, all Xbox Insiders in countries that support Xbox One can have a…
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Google Stadia is being bundled with BT broadband packages in the UK

January 17, 2020
Google has partnered with BT, one of the UK’s largest internet service providers, to get its video game streaming service in more homes. Starting today, anyone that signs up for a Superfast Fibre 2, Ultrafast Fibre 100 or Ultrafast Fibre 250 package will receive a free Google Stadia Premiere Edition. If you need a refresher, that includes a ‘Clearly White’ Stadia controller, black Chromecast…
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Google Stadia plans to add over 120 games in 2020

January 17, 2020
When Google Stadia launched in November, it didn’t garner an overwhelming reception, but it didn’t exactly flop, either. It’s a competent product that lets gamers play new titles with a modest investment in hardware. Just open up Chrome, an app or turn on your…
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NPD's best-selling games of the decade charts 'Call of Duty' domination

January 17, 2020
As usual, the NPD group has rounded up sales stats for the last month, but with the flip from 2019 to 2020 it is also listing some of the best sellers over the last ten years. Grand Theft Auto V is the best selling game across all platforms and outlets tracked from 2010 through the end of 2019, but otherwise the top ten is dominated by the Call of Duty series, with Red Dead Redemption at number 7…
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