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NetherRealm is adding a new batch of characters to the already jam-packed Mortal Kombat 1 roster with Kombat Pack 2, which is part of the Khaos Reigns DLC. The headliner is the addition of one of the most iconic movie villains of all time, the T-1000 from Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Although there are several other...
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Twitch has been making several moves to cut costs lately, as Amazon doesn’t seem to be getting the return on investment it thought it would, after acquiring the popular streaming service. The tech giant even attempted to leverage the platform to try and make a competitive game hosting service to usurp Steam. These...
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Among Us, which became a favorite for many gamers during the depths of the pandemic, is still getting new upgrades, despite being nearly seven years old. Developers Innersloth and Schell Games have unveiled Among Us 3D, which is a port of Among Us VR that can be experienced without a VR headset. It looks to deliver...
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Steam currently stands as king of the hill when it comes to PC game distribution, with Valve’s storefront operating as the default choice for almost everyone looking to play games on their computer. Many companies have tried to dethrone Steam, only to fall to the wayside. Ethan Evans, former VP of Prime Gaming at...
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Generative AI seems poised to become an integral part of the game development pipeline, with Microsoft unveiling Muse, a World and Human Action Model (WHAM). It’s the first model of its kind, and comes by way of a collaborative effort between the research team and Xbox Game Studios’ Ninja Theory, which provided...
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Back in March of 2022, we reported on the then "next-gen" update for GTA V that brought massive tech upgrades to the game while also delivering a solid amount of new content for the Online mode. Even back then, we wondered when this update would come to PC, and theorized that it could be a year or more. It turns out...
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MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio Review: MSRP $799 The MSI GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming Trio takes NVIDIA's GB203 GPU and gooses up its clock speeds to improve performance over standard cards. Blackwell Architecture Hot-Clocked From The Factory Easy Overclocker Relatively Power Friendly Cool And Quiet DLSS 4 +...
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Nintendo is going to make us wait for its next Direct event on April 2, 2025 (one day after April Fools') to find out more details about its upcoming Switch 2 console, which we anticipate will reveal more information about the hardware specifications, features, and capabilities. We should also get clarity on pricing...
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Make no mistake, laptops powered by NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series mobile GPUs are inbound, though rumor has it they're slightly delayed. The initial launch might also focus on lower end discrete GPU models. If you're looking to get in the RTX game right now and want to stretch the value of your dollar, there are...
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Super Mario absolutely loves to smash his head on blocks to knock out some gold coins, but unfortunately you won't be able to do the same. Nintendo is declaring 'Game over' for its "My Nintendo Gold Points" program that rewards buyers. More specifically, when you shop on the Nintendo Switch eShop for digital and physical items or games, you
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Ubisoft has been struggling mightily as of late, with the company having to shutter games and managing to draw the ire of industry peers. However, a lone bright spot for the company has been its live service first person shooter, Rainbow Six Siege. The game has managed to find longevity as it nears a decade since its...
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Palworld was one of the surprise hits of 2024, capturing gamer zeitgeist by delivering a familiar experience with a fun twist. However, this success also caught the attention of Nintendo and the Pokémon Company, leading to both of those companies filing a lawsuit against Palworld developers, Pocketpair. Now there’s a...
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A new FromSoftware game is plenty of cause to get hardcore gamers hyped, even if it's a spin-off title like Elden Ring Nightreign. Unsurprisingly, the response to the call for participants in the pre-release "Network Test" for the game was met with a tsunami of applicants. Only the favored few who were awarded an...
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Grand Theft Auto VI might be sucking up the majority of the oxygen in the video game world, but there are still plenty of games driving hype of their own, including Elden Ring Nightrein. The game made an appearance at Sony’s State of Play event yesterday, where players learned when they’ll be able to jump into the...
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Free-to-play hero shooter Marvel Rivals has quickly become one of the most popular competitive games available, bringing in big bucks to Chinese publisher NetEase. The company has kept the game fresh by continuing to add new characters at a steady clip since the title released late last year. However, the latest...
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One of the biggest issues facing any social media platform is that a few toxic users can ruin the experience for many, quickly turning thel space into an environment no one wants to spend time in. In an effort to company situations like this, Discord is adding a new tool for users to better manage bad actors, and...
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PlayStation has long had a problem with poor quality games flooding its digital storefront. These games often used incredibly low pricing or acted as vehicles for players to get easy trophies to generate sales. It’s a problem that gamers, game developers, and gaming journalists were more frequently complaining about...
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Some of the most popular and long-running game franchises run quietly in the background with a loyal fan base. A good example of this is The Sims, which has been a staple for gamers for a whopping 25 years. The Sims 25th anniversary is now celebrating this milestone with new content updates and themed...
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To be honest, almost everything we've seen about the Switch 2 seems to imply that it will simply be the Switch, except more. A slightly larger screen, a more powerful SoC, and other incremental upgrades are certainly welcome (particularly in light of the official confirmation that it will be backward-compatible), but...
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Larian Studios has been hard at work on the massive Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3, which is bringing big enough changes to warrant an update of its own. The update will bring fixes to gameplay, the newly implemented Photo Mode, and several other elements of the game.
One of the more consequential gameplay fixes takes...
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No one would blame you if you didn't realize that the entity behind the defunct E3 gaming expo—Entertainment Software Association, or ESA—still exists. The group is back with a new gaming event, but it's not what you might expect. Called "iicon" or Interactive Innovation Conference, this event isn't open to the public...
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Even as EA is working on ways to revive Battlefield, it hasn’t forgotten it has a successful competitive multiplayer experience with Apex Legends. The development team released its first blog post of the year detailing some of the improvements players can expect. Specifically, when it comes to combatting cheaters...
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