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• New Study Reveals How Playing Video Games Makes People Feel

  18-09-2024 19:00
  
  GameSpot parent company Fandom has released its sixth annual Inside Fandom study, and this one reveals insights into how people play and feel about games and general entertainment.One of the key findings of the study, called The Power of Me Time, is that 54% of consumers spend their free time on gaming and entertainment each week. The study found that 80% of consumers said they considered playing games or watching TV/movies as a passion, beating out other popular interests like music (75%), food
  
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• The innovative VR interactive experience "Human Within" is coming to Meta Quest on January 9th, 2025

  08-11-2024 11:11 via n4g.com
  
  "The Montréal-based (Canada) indie games publisher Signal Space Lab and Germany-based indie games developer Actrio Studio, are today very excited and happy to announce that their The innovative VR interactive experience "Human Within", is coming to Meta Quest on January 9th, 2025 (a Steam versio will aoon also follow)." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
  
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• Helldivers 2's New Flak Mechanic is Hopefully Just Testing the Waters

  08-11-2024 11:11 via n4g.com
  
  A recent Helldivers 2 update added a new Flak ammo type to the game, and hopefully, it's just the tip of the iceberg for the new mechanic.
  
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• Dragon Age: The Veilguard Has Discarded Nuance

  08-11-2024 11:11 via n4g.com
  
  Dragon Age: The Veilguard has removed moral ambiguity in favour of cookie-cutter characters that are easy to root for, and comically evil antagonists.
  
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• Baldur's Gate 3 Devs Add 60 FPS For Splitscreen Mode Following PS5 Pro's Release

  08-11-2024 11:10 via n4g.com
  
  Baldur's Gate 3's recent update takes the RPG to new heights, thanks to the high-flying hardware capacity of the PS5 Pro.
  
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• Unique Pro-Style PS5 Controller Gets Massive Discount Today Only (November 8)

  08-11-2024 10:23
  
  Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Wireless Controller for PS5$130 (was $200) See at Best Buy There are only a few officially licensed, third-party controllers for PS5, and all of them are designed to compete with the DualSense Edge. This means they carry prices in the $200 ballpark, but today you can get one of those pricey wireless controllers for a massive discount. Normally $200, the Nacon Revolution 5 Pro for PS5, PS4, and PC is available for only $130 until tonight, November 8, at 10 PM PT / 1 AM ET.
  
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• Astro Bot Sales Have Reached 1.5 Million Copies, Sony Confirms

  08-11-2024 10:11 via n4g.com
  Sony Group Corporation has confirmed that sales of Team Asobi's 3D platformer, Astro Bot, have reached 1.5 million copies.
  
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• PS5 Sales Pass 65.5 Million Units as Sony Announces Strong Growth for Both Revenue and Profit

  08-11-2024 10:10 via n4g.com
  Sony released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, alongside an update on PS5 shipments.
  
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• After Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I Am Concerned About the Next Mass Effect

  08-11-2024 10:07 via n4g.com
  As decent as The Veilguard can be, it's the execution on several promises that leaves us concerned for the next Mass Effect.
  
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• Fortnite: How to unlock De-Rezz De-stroyer pickaxe for free

  08-11-2024 10:05 via n4g.com
  De-Rezz De-stroyer is a new Fortnite pickaxe that you can earn for free. To get it, you need to play the Reload mode, but there's a twist.
  
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• Early Black Friday Doorbuster - Samsung 75-Inch 4K TV For $550 This Weekend

  08-11-2024 09:46
  For a limited time, the 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV is down to just $550, saving you over 25% compared to its usual $750 price tag at Best Buy. This is a great opportunity to upgrade to a larger 4K smart TV, but the retailer is only offering this early Black Friday Doorbuster deal through November 10, so grab it while you can. See at Best Buy This deal is for the 2024 model of Samsung's 75-inch Crystal UHD 4K TV, which features a direct-lit LED display with 60Hz refresh rate and support fo
  
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• The sexy third-person shooter Waifu Impact 2 is now available for the PS5 and PS4

  08-11-2024 09:28 via n4g.com
  
  "The Barcelona-based (Spain) indie games publisher JanduSoft S.L. and indie games developer Mitsuki Game Studio, are today very proud and happy to announce that their sexy third-person shooter Waifu Impact 2, is now available for the PS5 and PS4 via PSN." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
  
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• NVIDIA Upgrades GeForce NOW Middle Tier But Introduces 100-Hour Monthly Playtime Cap

  08-11-2024 09:14 via n4g.com
  
  NVIDIA has announced some major updates to its GeForce NOW cloud streaming service. The middle tier has been improved, but there are now caps.
  
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• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Shows the Albatross & Several Airbus Aircraft in Action

  08-11-2024 09:10 via n4g.com
  
  Multiple developers have showcased more of the aircraft that will be available in the various editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
  
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• Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster New Update Adds Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro, and Casual Difficulty Mode

  08-11-2024 09:10 via n4g.com
  
  Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster update 1.030 adds a new Casual difficulty mode, ray-tracing, and other bug fixes on all platforms.
  
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• Once Human's Console Port Will Take Priority Once Mobile Version Is Out

  08-11-2024 08:45 via n4g.com
  "After we have completed the development and release of the mobile version, the next most important milestone will be our console version."
  
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• Interview: How NES RPG Former Dawn Is Bringing CD-ROM Power To Nintendo's 8-Bit System

  08-11-2024 08:44 via n4g.com
  
  "Not only was this possible, it almost happened in reality in 1990"
  
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• Every Astro Bot Power Ranked

  08-11-2024 08:44 via n4g.com
  
  If you want to know how satisfying each power truly is, check out our Every Astro Bot Power Ranked List
  
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• Why Stardew Valley 1.6.9 is a Big Deal for Haunted Chocolatier

  08-11-2024 08:13 via n4g.com
  Good news for Haunted Chocolatier fans might be on the way soon as Stardew Valley could be nearing the end of its continued development.
  
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• The New Game Recording Feature Fails to Impress the Steam Deck Users

  08-11-2024 08:13 via n4g.com
  
  Have you tired Game Recording on your Steam Deck? Even though it sounds like an amazing feature, users aren't too happy about it.
  
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• Terraria's Dead Cells Crossover Explained

  08-11-2024 08:13 via n4g.com
  
  Terraria's next update will have a portion of itself dedicated to another indie crossover, with a host of items coming via Dead Cells.
  
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• Review - Don't Let Him In (PS5) | WayTooManyGames

  08-11-2024 08:12 via n4g.com
  WTMG's Leo Faria: "The best thing I can say about Dont Let Him In is that, sure, there was an honest attempt at making a Silent Hill-esque indie horror experience on a very small budget. Sadly, this would have been a more acceptable attempt if it were a movie, not a piece of interactive entertainment. Even if there were microscopic glimpses of hope coming from the premise, the game is bogged by terrible controls, a literal couple of terrible combat sections, a minuscule runtime, and really bad e
  
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• 'Slime Heroes' Is An Adorable "Souls-Lite", Dodge Rolling Onto Switch Next Year

  08-11-2024 07:59 via n4g.com
  
  It was only a matter of slime.
  Pancake Games and Whitethorn Games have today announced that the adorable-looking "Souls-lite" Slime Heroes will be slashing its way onto Switch in early 2025.
  
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• Remnant 2 Interview: Composer Rob Westwood Talks Creative Process, Sonic, Cheat Codes & OSTs

  08-11-2024 07:59 via n4g.com
  
  TNS: "During a recent interview, Rob Westwood mentioned many details regarding the process behind Remnant 2's wonderful music."
  
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• How To Make Dyes And Dye Armor In Minecraft

  08-11-2024 07:00
  
  Not all items in Minecraft have a plethora of uses, but they're essential to customizing your experience. Dyes are only a part of a few concrete crafting recipes, but those recipes allow you to add flair to your armor, base elements, and other items, such as banners and terracotta. While the idea of dying an item in Minecraft seems simple enough, you first have to figure out what dye you want to use. Then, you need to learn the crafting recipe for that specific dye.To see the crafting recipes fo
  
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• Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review - Generational Greatness | TNS

  08-11-2024 05:51 via n4g.com
  
  TNS: "Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a superb take on the 90s classic, enhanced by modern visuals and engaging generational gameplay."
  
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• PlayStation 5 Pro Fixed Metaphor ReFantazio Framerate Issues Without a Patch

  08-11-2024 04:16 via n4g.com
  
  With the release of PS5 Pro, Digital Foundry has done some testing of the popular game, and the results are positive.
  
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• Dragon Age boss: a remaster of the old games is unlikely

  08-11-2024 03:36 via n4g.com
  
  Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a hit, but creative director John Epler recently said that BioWare currently has "no plans for downloadable expansions" to carry the story beyond its big finish. Sadly for fans who are new to the Dragon Age series, it's also very unlikely that the older games in the series will ever get a treatment similar to the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition remasters..
  
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• Nvidia Announces Major Changes To GeForce Now Game-Streaming Platform

  08-11-2024 01:32
  
  There are some major changes coming to Nvidia's popular GeForce Now cloud streaming service, starting with a cap on monthly playtime starting in 2025. As of January 1, new subscribers will be limited to 100-hours streaming hours of gaming per month.The changes were announced on Nvidia's official blog, which also revealed that Priority membership is being renamed Performance. The price tier for Performance will remain the same as Priority, with new support for 1440p resolution streaming, ultrawid
  
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• Maximum Smoothness: War Thunder on the PS5 Pro up to 120Hz in 4K

  08-11-2024 00:47 via n4g.com
  
  Play for free with friends in the most realistic online game at up to 120Hz in 4K!
  
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