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Roblox said it is rolling out voice chat for those who are 13 and older on its user-generated content platform.
The company believes in creating meaningful connections for its players, and so it hopes that…
Assassin's Creed Codename Jade is a 'AAA RPG' for mobile devices
September 11, 2022
Ubisoft is bringing Assassin’s Creed back to mobile devices with Jade, a new title set in China. The game takes place around 215 BC, filling in the timeline between Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Origins, and it’s designed to feel like a mainline entry…
Valve’s Steam Deck repair centers are now open
September 10, 2022
Steam Deck owners have a new option for repairs if their device breaks. Valve has opened its own Steam Deck repair centers, which should streamline the process for fixes.
The new service should come as welcome news to Steam Deck owners who will now have a simpler way of…
Atari launches its Sunnyvale experience in The Sandbox metaverse
September 9, 2022
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Atari has launched Sunnyvale, a big new experience in The Sandbox metaverse. The virtual space is an ode to the golden age of video games and the birthplace of Atari.
The Sandbox, owned by Animoca Brands…
EA announces new Battlefield studio — Ridgeline Games
September 9, 2022
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Electronic Arts‘ Battlefield series announced that it is bringing on a new studio for…
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Sony's Jim Ryan says Microsoft's Call of Duty promise was 'inadequate on many levels'
September 8, 2022
Sony PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has revealed that Microsoft offered to keep Call of Duty available on PlayStation for three years beyond its current Activision deal. “After almost 20 years of Call of Duty on PlayStation, their proposal was inadequate on many levels and failed to take account of the impact on our gamers,” Ryan told GamesIndustry.biz.
Last week, the UK’s…
Microsoft Xbox has launched a new Elite Series 2 controller with a white cover plate, and it’s now available for pre-order. Like its black counterpart, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core in white was designed with competitive gamers in mind, with its…
Nintendo made a scarlet and violet OLED Switch for Pokémon fans
September 7, 2022
Nintendo is adding a new colorway to its Switch OLED line just in time for the release of the latest Pokémon games. The console will go on sale on November 4th, two weeks before Pokémon Scarlet and Violet arrive on November 18th.
The design is about as maximalist as…
Xbox players can now start a game from a friend's clip or screenshot
September 7, 2022
Microsoft is rolling out an Xbox update that includes handy consoles and cloud gaming features. There’s a new way to hop into a game. When a friend shares a screenshot or game clip that catches your eye, you’ll be able to tap the play button on a computer or mobile device and fire up the game in a browser.
For instance, if you’re on your phone and see a cool Forza Horizon 5…
