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EA's Project Atlas cloud gaming launches tonight in closed beta

You won’t have to wait long to try EA’s Project Atlas game streaming service — in fact, you might get to play very shortly. EA has announced a surprise Cloud Gaming Technical Trial that will debut September 10th at 1AM Eastern as a closed beta for some people who’ve signed up for Community Playtesting. Those who get in will be limited to four games (FIFA 19, Need for Speed…
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Capcom's 'Project Resistance' is a multiplayer horror game

Project Resistance, an upcoming title from Capcom, looks to be a multiplayer survival horror game in the style of Resident Evil Outbreak. The game developer unveiled the four-player cooperative game during the Tokyo Game Show. The trailer features a variety of characters…
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Nintendo explores 'bendable' Switch controllers

Nintendo is apparently concerned that the Switch’s Joy-Con controllers might not be flexible enough. The console maker recently applied for a US patent on Joy-Cons with hinges that would let the top half “bend” to provide a more ergonomic grip. This would work whether or not the controllers are attached — side sections would let you slide them on to the Switch’s…
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Twitch finally releases Apple TV app as public beta

It’s been easy to find official Twitch apps for consoles, mobile devices and a handful of media hubs, but Apple TV owners haven’t had any such luck — you’ve had to turn to third-party apps that don’t quite match the experience you find…
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Lego movie and game bundles are coming to PS4 and Xbox One

It’s a bit surprising we haven’t seen many publishers and studios package movies with their accompanying games. Warner Bros., for one, is going down that path with a string of Lego properties. It’s pairing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and The Lego…
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Xbox Live outage locks gamers out again

A month after another extended outage impeded Xbox gamers from playing for hours — and with a number of smaller issues in between — Microsoft’s network is down once again. Right now, many people can’t sign in or do much other than maybe watch Netflix on their Xbox Ones, after hours of problems and more than an hour and a half after its support account said the team was…
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The next Nintendo Switch accessory is a springy circle

The Nintendo Switch is full of surprises. Not only is it a hybrid console for living room and mobile play, but it’s received a lineup of add-ons that introduce new ways to engage with games. There are driving wheels and gamepad modifiers for the Joy-Cons, and Nintendo Labo is a suite of DIY cardboard accessories that transform the Switch into gadgets like pianos, fishing poles, backpack…
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