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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 them. The feature is based on similar technology developed by Houseparty, the group video chat app that Fortnite maker Epic…
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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 on September 18th. As with the NES pads, you can’t just buy one out of curiosity. You’ll have to be a Switch…
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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…
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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 hand-drawn characters against some decidedly modern music looked more like a Saturday morning cartoon than a faithful new…
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Our exclusive deal event features discounts on the LG Gram 17, Xbox One S with Madden 20, and much more

September 16, 2019
We’re hosting a special deals event this week, featuring exclusive deals on a broad range of tech products only for Verge readers. Instead of overwhelming you with a billion deals, we’ve hand-picked a tight list of products — many of which have been tested here at The Verge — from retailers like B&H Photo, BuyDig, Razer, and Amazon. Whether you’re going back to school, starting a…
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