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'Red Dead Redemption 2' comes to Steam on December 5th

November 27, 2019
Red Dead Redemption 2‘s PC launch drew a number of complaints, not the least of which was having to use yet another publisher-specific launcher to play it. If you haven’t already bought the game, though, you won’t have to deal with that hassle. Rockstar has revealed that its open-world Western will be available through Steam on December 5th. You can play where most of your existing game…
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Google Stadia members can hand out free three-month passes

November 27, 2019
It’s coming roughly a week after launch, but you now have a way to try Google Stadia without paying… provided you have the right connections. Google is rolling out its promised (but delayed) Buddy Passes to Stadia Founder’s Edition buyers, giving them free access…
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The Steam Controller is dead, but its legacy lives on

November 27, 2019
Valve Software is putting an end to one of its hardware endeavors. The company has produced its last Steam Controller, according to The Verge. And it’s planning on selling through its existing stock by the end of its ongoing Autumn Sale. As part of that event, you can get…
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'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' prepares for its first battle pass

November 27, 2019
Now that Call of Duty is officially in the post-loot box era, Activision and Infinity Ward have revealed what “season one” in Modern Warfare will bring players. As it’s moved to a Battle Pass system, mimicking Fortnite and other shooters, developers are calling this “the biggest free content drop in Call of Duty history.” Players who pay up for premium access will find out…
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'Quake II RTX' update delivers more realistic ray-traced visuals

November 26, 2019
NVIDIA is still committed to sprucing up Quake II RTX‘s graphics after the novelty has worn off. The GPU maker has released a 1.2 update that adds significant realism to the ray tracing effects — insofar as you can have realism in a sci-fi game, anyway. Water is now…
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Razer Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds deliver a decent gaming experience

November 26, 2019
Wireless earbuds are a huge trend. Apple, Google, and Amazon all have their own, but so do 60 other lesser known brands. Now, Razer is getting in on that action with its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds for $100. The company is positioning them as ideal for gaming fans who want to drop all wires near and around their face. And that’s what I want to look at: Should you get these for…
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8BitDo's tiny keychain Switch controller is now available

November 25, 2019
It feels like 8BitDo can barely let a month slip by without offering a new Nintendo Switch controller. This time around, it’s putting its keychain-sized Zero 2 up for pre-order. The adorably tiny controller looks a bit like a smaller version of the Lite for Switch peripheral 8BitDo revealed a couple of months ago. Zero 2 doesn’t include thumbsticks or triggers (though it does have L and…
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