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• Overwatch 2 Is Offering A Porsche You Can Actually Afford

  08-03-2024 20:12
  
  Overwatch 2 is getting the first affordable Porsche in the form of a D.Va skin coming next season. The D.Va Porsche skin is inspired by the Macan Electric, and is one of two legendary skins coming to Overwatch 2 when the Porsche crossover event lands in Season 10.Detailed in a press release, the legendary D.Va skin, which features a similar white and silver design to the Macan Electric Porsche, has a much more rounded and sleek look compared to most D.Va skins. In addition to her mech looking li
  
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• Magic: The Gathering Fallout Cards Available Now At Amazon

  08-03-2024 21:34
  
  Magic: The Gathering's crossover with Bethesda's Fallout franchise has arrived. The new collaboration launched on March 8 and includes four Commander Decks featuring cards inspired by Fallout's post-apocalyptic wasteland. A few of the decks are even available for slight discounts, and all of them are currently in stock at Amazon. Magic: The Gathering - Doctor Who Commander DecksMagic: The Gathering x Fallout Commander Deck Bundle -- $216Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander Deck - Science! -- $
  
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• Check Out This New Fallout Miniatures Set Featuring Characters From The Upcoming Amazon Series

  08-03-2024 21:06
  
  Amazon Prime Video's new Fallout TV series premieres on April 11, and based on the trailers we've seen so far, the adaptation nails the look and tone of the beloved RPG series. In anticipation of the new series, tons of new Fallout merch is dropping over the coming weeks, including a new set of Fallout The Series minifigures releasing on April 19.Fallout The Series miniatures setThe new Fallout miniatures set features four characters from the show: Lucy from Vault 33, the power-armor-clad Brothe
  
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• Game Pass Gets Surprise Announcement Of NBA 2K24

  08-03-2024 20:56
  
  Microsoft has announced that NBA 2K24 is coming to Game Pass later this month. The professional basketball sim will come to the subscription service on March 11.NBA 2K24 will be available through Game Pass for both console and the cloud. This is the newest entry in 2K's popular basketball series, and it's coming to Game Pass about six months after it first released in September 2023.hope you’ve been practicing those layups
  NBA 2K24 is coming March 11 pic.twitter.com/bKasWh7yUR— Xbox
  
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• Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Gets $100 Backbone "Prestige" Edition That Comes With These Bonuses

  08-03-2024 20:16
  
  Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile's release is approaching on March 21, and ahead of that, Activision has announced more details on how to play the game using a controller. One of the options is to pick up a "snap-in" controller like the Backbone.Activision has announced that Backbone is the "official controller partner" for Warzone Mobile. For anyone just catching up, the Backbone is a device that snaps around your phone to simulate a traditional controller. They come with USB-C and Lightning connec
  
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• Watch Dogs Movie Still Happening 10+ Years Later, Finds Star

  08-03-2024 19:43
  
  A movie based on Ubisoft's Watch Dogs game series was first revealed more than 10 years ago, so many thought it might have simply faded away. But it's still happening. Deadline reports that Sophie Wilde, who starred in the A24 horror movie Talk To Me, is in talks to star in the video game film.Mathieu Turi (The Deep Dark, Hostile, and assistant director on Inglourious Basterds) is directing Watch Dogs from a script by Christie LeBlanc (Oxygen). Victoria Bata (Lessons in Chemistry) also contribut
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Yuffie Relationship Increases

  08-03-2024 19:22
  
  You can make connections and build bonds with nearly every single party member in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, including the materia-obsessed ninja, Yuffie. She appears early on in the game, but only joins the party partway through the main story. This means you have less time to build up your relationship with Yuffie, but below, we've listed all of the major scenes and quests that affect her Bonds of Friendship meter. Synergy Skills and Synergy Abilities
  A quick way to gain friendship points for Y
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - All Manuscript Locations

  08-03-2024 19:20
  
  Manuscripts are back in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but they serve a slightly different purpose this time around. These manuscripts offer free skill points (SP), which allows you to unlock new abilities in each character's folio skill trees. Normally, SP is only gained through level-ups, so finding these collectibles is one way to quickly earn as many skills as possible. Here's where to find all manuscripts in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.Table of Contents [hide]All manuscript locationsCloud manuscripts
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Folio Synergy Skills

  08-03-2024 19:18
  
  Synergy skills provide new ways for party members to come together and lend each other a hand during battle in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. These joint actions are some of the most useful skills in the game, and they can be unlocked as you increase your Party Level and grow the bonds between characters. They can range from support moves to high-powered, tag-team attacks. The defensive abilities are often the best choices, as there are plenty of other ways to deal damage. Here are the best folio syn
  
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• Former PlayStation Boss Responds To Mass Layoffs In Gaming, Says Things Will Be "Fine"

  08-03-2024 19:07
  
  Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden is speaking up to say the demise of the video game industry is greatly exaggerated. Speaking to VentureBeat, Layden said people have been saying for decades that the games business is headed for a downfall, and it hasn't happened, and it won't anytime soon. He said the thousands of layoffs in the video game industry in recent times are more of a "mismatch of talent-to-requirements" than they speak to the death of gaming."The demise of the industry has been pr
  
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• Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Queen's Blood Card Game Takes Inspiration From Marvel Snap And Splatoon

  08-03-2024 18:43
  
  Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has only been out for a week, but players are already lauding the action-RPG's card-based minigame, Queen's Blood, for its captivating nature. At first glance, one might assume the minigame's inclusion is an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of other card-based minigames--like The Witcher 3's Gwent--Rebirth's creators say most of the inspiration for its design came from two other video games: Marvel Snap and Nintedo's third-person competitive shooter series, Splatoo
  
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• GTA Online - How To Get The Terrorbyte And Laptop

  08-03-2024 18:38
  
  At the start of the Breaking and Entering mission in the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid in GTA Online, you have the option to go to the location of the Terrorbyte or a cartel laptop. The Terrorbyte is an armored vehicle that houses a special hacking device you need to procure for upcoming missions. The laptop has all sorts of cartel secrets on it, making it extremely valuable to Vincent.Below, you can see how to find both the Terrorbyte and the laptop in the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid.Finding the Terrorby
  
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• Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Bundle Is Ridiculously Cheap Today Only

  08-03-2024 18:25
  
  Monster Hunter Rise made the jump from Switch to PC in 2022, bringing its cooperative action to a whole new audience. The game would later get the Sunbreak expansion, adding new monsters, new locations, and new combat mechanics to the mix. Both the base game and expansion earned positive reviews from critics--and if you happened to miss out on the action or simply want to check it out on PC (or Steam Deck), you can now dive into Rise + Sunbreak for just $16 (was $60). See deal at Fanatical The d
  
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• You Have To Play Princess Peach: Showtime To The End To Find Out Its Developer

  08-03-2024 18:03
  
  In order to find out who developed the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime game, players will need to reach the credits."The development team will be credited in the game credits," a Nintendo spokesperson told Eurogamer. Currently, we don't know who the developer of Princess Peach Showtime is, only Nintendo is the publisher with the game utilizing Unreal Engine 4.However, Princess Peach: Showtime has a demo out on the eShop and players have uncovered who the potential developer of the game is. The
  
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• Where Is Xur Today? (March 8-12) Destiny 2 Exotic Items And Xur Location Guide

  08-03-2024 18:02
  
  The Guardian Games are in full swing, everyone is having a blast on their fancy hoverboards, and you're looking for some new Exotic gear to help you secure bragging rights for your class of choice. It's a good thing then that the Agent of the Nine has made a return with a refreshed inventory. Here's where you can find Xur this week and what he has for sale.This week you can find Xur in The Tower, inside the Hangar. For his weapon, Xur is offering Prometheus Lens. Hunters can pick up The Sixth Co
  
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• The Best Portable Spin-Off Games, From GTA To Kingdom Hearts

  19-02-2023 15:00
  
  Over the years--though not so much today--there have been a whole bunch of console and PC game series that also came to handheld systems. Some of those games ended up getting pretty similar versions on the portable systems, especially as the hardware began allowing for higher-fidelity and more-complex gameplay. However, there have also been quite a few portable spin-off games over the years that tried something much different from their big siblings, and many have stood the test of time. We got
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy Video Review

  18-02-2023 18:30
  
  Hogwarts Legacy brilliantly adapts all of the source material fans of the Potterverse will expect, but wastes it on a rote open-world filled with mundane quests.
  
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• Firearms Expert Reacts To Half-Life Franchise Guns

  18-02-2023 16:00
  
  Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down the weaponry of the Half-Life franchise, including the iconic Rocket Launcher, the Combine Shotgun from Half-Life: Alyx, and a hybrid MP5/Grenade Launcher weapon system.
  
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• Destiny 2 Is Evolving Once More With Lightfall | Iron Banter

  18-02-2023 01:38
  
  Just about every week brings something new to Destiny 2, whether it's story beats, new activities, or interesting new combinations of elements that let players devastate each other in the Crucible. Iron Banter is our weekly look at what's going on in the world of Destiny and a rundown of what's drawing our attention across the solar system.Usually, the limbo between Destiny 2 seasons eases a bit as we learn more about the next expansion, and this week, Lightfall details are coming en masse thank
  
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• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Free Update Details Revealed | GameSpot News

  17-02-2023 23:06
  
  Nintendo has released the patch notes for the upcoming Pokemon Violet and Scarlet update, promising feature adjustments and numerous bug fixes.
  
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• Returnal's First PC Patch Is Out

  17-02-2023 22:34
  
  Returnal's PC edition launched on February 15, and a small first patch is out. There's six items fixed, ranging from corrected Windows resolution detection to a minor tweak in Epic Particle settings. See the full patch notes below.According to Returnal's Steam page, the next patch will have performance improvements and a fix for 3840x1600 resolution.Returnal's Patch Notes:Fix for rare issue with music stopping during Biome entryFix for certain Ultrawide monitor setups not being detected in Full
  
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• The 25 Best Video Game Remakes

  17-02-2023 22:20
  
  With an excellent remake of Dead Space now available and Resident Evil 4's remake on the horizon, now is a great time to look at the games that have set the gold standard for what a revisit to a beloved property should offer. While a remaster takes an existing game and spruces it up with crisper visuals, sound design--and if you're lucky--all of the premium DLC that accompanied the original release, a remake has a much bigger job to do. It has to recreate the appeal of the original game, modern
  
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• What Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania Tells Us About Loki Season 2

  17-02-2023 21:57
  
  The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has left so many threads dangling in the past several years--remember that giant hand that emerged from the Earth in Eternals? Nobody in the MCU does, apparently. No recent cliffhanger has been bigger than that at the end of Loki Season 1. We knew at the time that what happened would lead to the next big overall big bad of the MCU, but we've had little sense for what it meant in the present.But now, six movies and five seasons of TV later, the MCU has followed
  
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• Hogwarts Legacy Review - Sleight Of Hand

  17-02-2023 21:43
  
  Hogwarts Legacy is developed by Avalanche Software, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game has been embroiled in controversy due to transphobic remarks from Harry Potter author JK Rowling. Although she is not personally involved with its development, she stands to profit from its success. For more, read our in-depth article on how Rowling's comments have impacted the trans community. In this article, you will also find links to trans creators you can support, as well as
  
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• Apex Legends - Nemesis Weapon Guide

  17-02-2023 21:28
  
  Apex Legends Season 16: Revelry has introduced some major changes to the game, including a revamped legend class system, some serious nerfs and buffs, and new permanent game modes. But instead of a new legend debuting alongside Season 16, another new addition to Apex Legends is mixing up the meta this season: the Nemesis, an energy assault rifle that packs a serious punch.Despite its ominous moniker, the Nemesis is only going to cause you trouble when you're standing in its line of fire. But onc
  
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• Genshin Impact Version 3.5 Adds Two New Playable Characters And A Variety Of Events

  17-02-2023 21:06
  
  The latest Genshin Impact update brings two new characters, Dehya and Mika, and sees the return of the Windblume Festival.Dehya is a five-star Pyro Claymore user. She has been a long-time cast member, active throughout the Sumeru storyline. Dehya can place Fiery Sanctum fields causing AoE Pyro damage when enemies take damage. She also mitigates damage for other characters in the party, taking it on herself. Activating her elemental burst will see her enter a Blazing Lioness state where she can d
  
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• Best Buy Presidents' Day Sale Is Loaded With Game And Tech Discounts

  17-02-2023 21:06
  
  It might not be Black Friday, but Presidents’ Day is bringing some surprisingly great discounts on video games, laptops, gaming PCs, and other electronics toBest Buy.Hundreds of products are included in the event, but all savings end on Monday--so be sure to head over and check out the deals while you can.As is always the case with Best Buy, some of the most enticing price cuts are for video games. This includesDying Light 2for just $25,Assassin’s Creed Valhallafor $20, andFar Cry 6
  
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• Diablo 3's Game-Changing Season 28 Begins February 24

  17-02-2023 20:47
  
  Diablo III Season 28 is coming on February 24, and it will forever change how Blizzard's critically-acclaimed ARPG is played thanks to a new account-wide progression system.As previously detailed by Blizzard, the star of Season 28 is the Altar of Rites, an account-wide progression system that will allow players to unlock some seriously game-changing perks and legendary potions for the entirety of the season across all characters. These perks are unlocked via a talent tree where each subsequent p
  
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• Like A Dragon: Ishin Is Discounted For PC

  17-02-2023 20:40
  
  Like a Dragon: Ishin is available to play today for those who purchased the Digital Deluxe edition, which grants four-day early access ahead of Ishin's official February 21 launch. If the positive reviews have you itching to play Ishin, you may be happy to learn that you can save on Steam keys for both the Digital Deluxe and standard editions at Fanatical. Buy at Fanatical (deluxe)Preorder at Fanatical (standard) The standard edition is on sale for $52.79 (down from $60), and the Digital Deluxe
  
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• New On Prime Video In March 2023: Top Gun: Maverick, The Power

  17-02-2023 20:36
  
  March is only two weeks away--which means a whole bunch of new content hitting Prime Video. Some of that content will be available on March 1, while other shows and movies will be available a little later next month.On March 24, Prime Video subscribers will be able to check out Top Gun: Maverick. The long-awaited sequel--which was just nominated for a Best Picture, among other Oscar categories--takes place more than 30 years after the original, with Pete "Maverick" Mitchell training a detachment
  
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