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BioWare hopes to fix 'Anthem' by swapping acts for seasonal updates

September 18, 2019
It’s no secret that Anthem has had a lukewarm response. Dodgy game mechanics and various other bugs meant that developer BioWare published a blog post less than a month after its release, sharing its plans to make the game better. Now, the company has revealed more details on its planned improvements, which includes making changes to the way future Anthem content is released. The previously…
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Fortnite's new 'Party Hub' feature gives mobile players a voice

September 18, 2019
Fortnite recently united players with updates that everyone hated equally, but today it unveiled an app that will literally bring players together. Party Hub is an all-new cross-platform voice chat app that lets players socialize even when they’re not playing the game.
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Fortnite adds cross-platform voice chat based on Houseparty

September 18, 2019
Fortnite today added cross-platform voice chat, a feature that lets friends talk even if they’re not currently playing the game. Party Hub, which is available in the game’s mobile apps, lets you see which of your friends are online and start audio conversations with…
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Nintendo is holding an online 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' tournament this Sunday

September 18, 2019
Top-tier Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players better limber up with some thumb exercises. Nintendo has announced a North American online tournament which will take place on Nintendo’s Switch Online service from 1 PM to 11 PM ET on September 22nd. The top eight racers will take home prizes of 2,500 Gold Points ($25). Open to all skill levels, the tournament itself is a series of 24, 150cc-level…
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When two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered too

September 18, 2019
If you visit Twitch right now and click on the Browse tab, you’ll see a constantly updated list of the most popular games on the site. As I’m writing this, there’s a conspicuous absence from the big three: Fortnite. And its absence may be because two key streamers…
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Nintendo's SNES-style Switch controllers are now available

September 18, 2019
Been pining for Nintendo’s SNES-styled Switch controller ever since it was announced alongside the arrival of SNES games on the platform? You now have the chance to get them. Nintendo has started taking orders for the retro $30 gamepad, with the first orders shipping…
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Iceborne is exactly what Monster Hunter World needed

September 16, 2019
Monster Hunter World gets considerably bigger today with Iceborne, a $40 expansion that adds a frigid new area, dozens of new monsters, and much harder missions. It doesn’t do much to change the formula, but it’s a very welcome burst of new content and a great reason to return to a game that had gotten a little stale. Expansions that add new monsters and a higher tier of difficulty, previously…
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What made Nintendo fans love the 3DS?

September 16, 2019
As we approach Nintendo’s 130th anniversary next month, we’re taking some time to look back on the company’s devices that preceded the Switch, and we’re starting with its immediate predecessor, the 3DS. In Engadget’s review of the original…
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‘Streets of Rage 4’ is shaping up to be a worthy sequel

September 16, 2019
Streets of Rage 4‘s announcement landed with a bit of a thud. The original trilogy of Genesis games is beloved, and for many remains the benchmark for the genre. It’s now been 15 years since Streets of Rage 3, and a teaser trailer for a new game showing a cast of…
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Getting a Switch Lite? SanDisk’s 512GB microSD card is cheaper than ever

September 16, 2019
If you need extra storage for games on your Switch or your Switch Lite preorder when it ships on September 20th, you should check out Amazon’s deal on popular SanDisk microSD cards. Notably, the 512GB microSD card is down to $79.99, which is its most affordable price yet. Around this time last year, it was common for SanDisk’s 400GB model to sell for around $100. That card is now selling for…
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