Alan Velasco
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Helldivers 2 was one of the surprise hits of last year, buoyed by the fact that it simultaneously launched on PlayStation 5 and PC. Xbox players, however, were left out in the cold. This won’t be the case for much longer though, because developer Arrowhead Game Studios has announced that an Xbox version is on the...
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Microsoft’s Xbox division is currently going through a rough patch, where even the future of its gaming chief Phil Spencer is in question. The company is making cuts in personnel across its gaming division and outright shutting down some of its development studios. Despite its storied history, Blizzard hasn’t been...
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Xbox, Microsoft’s gaming division, has been hit hard with layoffs and studio closures. It comes at a time when the company’s strategy, which shifts some of the focus away from its first-party hardware to one where anything can be an Xbox, is under doubt by fans. That doubt now extends to whether current CEO Phil...
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Minecraft continues to evolve, riding high on the success of the recent, blockbuster film adaptation. Developer Mojang is looking to keep things fresh with its latest update, which makes a once useless resource something more valuable and brings back a mob that was cast out after the Minecraft Mob Vote back in...
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Nintendo is an aggressive company when it comes to protecting its valuable IP. It’s unafraid to flex its legal muscle against competitors or even its own users, as evidenced by the End User License Agreement (EULA) newly minted Switch 2 owners must agree to. The Brazilian government, however, is taking issue with some...
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AI is becoming increasingly prevalent part of daily life, and dating is no exception. Of course, most people are hoping to meet other human beings while using dating apps, and not get caught up wasting time interacting with an AI generated profile. To help users on this front, Tinder will begin to roll out a new...
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The rollout of Apple Intelligence hasn't gone to plan. It has simply failed to deliver on several fronts, to the point that Apple is being sued for false advertising. Even worse, it was counting on its AI to finally make Siri a useful assistant. Now, it appears as if Apple will turn to a third-party AI provider to...
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The skunkworks team at Apple is full steam ahead as the company continues to work towards what it hopes will be able to succeed the iPhone. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that there are currently several products under development, although some hinge on Apple getting its act together with its AI efforts.
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The Switch 2 has been a big hit for Nintendo, with units flying off the shelves as quickly as retailers can stock them. Even tough critiques of the handheld’s screen hasn’t slowed demand. If you’ve been left out in the cold though, don’t despair, this guide will help you to secure a device at a range of participating...
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With Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom is looking to take the popular series back to its horror roots. Recent entries in the franchise, including the remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4, have leaned more into action-oriented gameplay. The game’s producer, Masato Kumazawa, however, says that Requiem's core...
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Mario Kart World has been one of the standout titles available during the launch of the Switch 2, likely playing a role in the success of the new handheld. Nintendo has incorporated several new elements to the series’ traditional formula, including how its online mode works. However, fans are upset with the changes...
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Activision continues to reveal the colorful cast of characters that will be part of the roster in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 to get fans excited for its release next month. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed the inclusion of the controversial Bam Margera alongside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Now, fans can look...
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Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has made its way into millions of gamers’ hands, reviewers have been putting the hardware through its paces. Generally speaking, the Switch 2 has acquitted itself well, delivering the performance fans were hoping to see with challenging games such as Cyberpunk 2077 running well and...
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The successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is providing ample opportunities for third party accessory makers to hawk their wares. New owners are especially keen on picking up accessories that will protect their pricey new hardware, like cases and screen protectors. Dbrand’s Killswitch case is a popular option, but...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 might’ve set some impressive sales records, but that doesn’t mean fans have forgotten about the company’s back catalog. The Nintendo 64 in particular holds a special place in many fans’ hearts, and that love has translated into the painstaking effort to port several games from the legacy console...
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One of the pain points of PC gaming is the copious amount of game launchers required for players to access every game in their library. It has become one of the stumbling blocks facing the new wave of PC gaming handhelds as well, holding these devices back from reaching their full potential. Microsoft is hoping to...
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Batman fans were treated to a great run of video games spanning a little over half a decade with the Arkham series. Sadly, it all came to a halt when publisher Warner Bros. Games made the decision to pivot to live service games, which led to the disastrous release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Now, fans...
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Rumors that Apple is working on foldable versions of different device models within its lineup have been swirling for years, with the iPhone tipped as the most likely candidate. Although it seems as if the company is on the brink of bringing it to market. Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple analyst, has provided some...
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Gamers are still coming to grips with the increasing costs of the latest games. Microsoft has raised the price of its consoles, while Nintendo is pricing certain games, such as Mario Kart World, at $79.99. These developments have led fans of the Borderlands series to worry that the next entry in the series would be...
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Nintendo has checked many of the right boxes with the Switch 2 and gamers have snapped up units at a record setting pace. It’s a great upgrade from its predecessor, bringing several new technologies to its player base. However, the Switch 2's implementation of HDR is a bit of a mess.
The problems stem from the way players are able to adjust
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The Nintendo Switch 2 has had an impressive launch, quickly becoming one of the fastest-selling consoles of all time and currently on the path to continuing the success of its predecessor. However, the company is eager to avoid one downside of the original Switch, which is the piracy scene that sprung up around the...
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CD Projekt Red is a busy studio these days. It just recently released a solid port of Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s deep into production of The Witcher 4, and has already announced that Cyberpunk 2 is in the early stages of development. Yet the developers still had time to show off an impressive tech...
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