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Xenoblade Chronicles Comes With A Nice Freebie For XC2 Players

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is finally out on Nintendo Switch. The remastered Wii RPG arrives almost three years after the series' most recent installment, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and if you've played that game, you'll find a nice free gift waiting for you. If you have save data for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on your Switch, you'll receive a special one-time bonus upon booting up Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition--100,000 gold. Note that you'll only have one chance to claim this bonus, so make sure to select Collect before setting off on your

HBO Max: Price, Original Shows, Apps, And Everything Else There Is To Know About The Streaming Service

The latest streaming service to enter the Streaming Wars has arrived. Meet HBO Max, the new service is from WarnerMedia. And while "HBO" is in the title, it's far more than just programming from the cable network. In fact, it includes content from Warner Bros., Crunchyroll, DC, TNT, and more. But what is HBO Max, how much does it cost, and what does it include? HBO Max is one of the big streaming service launches in 2020, right alongside NBCUniversal's Peacock, which already had a soft launch and will be

HBO Max Vs. HBO Now Vs. HBO Go: Here Is You Need To Know

On May 27, WarnerMedia's streaming service HBO Max arrived, and it included tons of new content and is reasonably priced. However, that means there are three streaming services with "HBO" in the title, and that can be a little confusing for many people. So what is the difference between HBO Go, HBO Now, and HBO Max? There are now three HBO-related platforms, all offering up something a bit different, and it can be a little bit confusing for the uninitiated. Here is a very quick rundown of the three. HBO

Pokemon Go June 2020 Field Research Tasks

June is officially here, and there's a lot happening in Pokemon Go this month. In addition to all the events Niantic has lined up for the game over the next few weeks, a new batch of Field Research tasks is now live, giving you a chance to earn a new Research Breakthrough reward. Unlike Special Research questlines, which are assigned by Professor Willow, Field Research tasks are distributed via PokeStops. You'll receive a random task when you spin the Photo Disc. These can run the gamut from catching certain types

Blockchain Gamers Earned $20M in Their First Year

New research compares how much gamers and game developers made in the year following the launches of some of the most popular blockchain-based games.  According to data from Flipside Crypto, the overwhelming majority of revenue was earned by just one, very famous, game. Revenue Earned By Blockchain Gamers & Gaming Companie Cat breeding is very lucrative No one could have envisioned that cat breeding could become such a lucrative business. CryptoKitties generated $27 million in revenue in the first year with $7 million going to the company and $20 million

Xbox Studio Double Fine Donates $12,000 To Charities That Fight Racism

The Xbox studio Double Fine Productions has announced a donation of $12,000 to a series of charities that fight racism in response to the murder of George Floyd. In a statement posted on Twitter, Double Fine said it condemns police brutality and calls for the immediate demilitarization of police forces in America. "Our message is simple: black lives matter, and the systemic oppression, disenfranchisement, and murder of black people must end," Double Fine said. "This is a critical moment. There can be no justice for black people in America, or

Untitled Goose Game Developer Has Donated $20,000 To Charities And Fundraisers For Black Justice

House House, the developer of 2019's most viral game, Untitled Goose Game, has pledged donations to numerous charities between the US and their home country of Australia in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that have taken place in the United States. The charities are all focused on black justice and legal rights. House House has donated $10,000 to an initiative hosted on ActBlue that splits donations between over 70 bail funds around the US. "Complete solidarity with everyone across the US protesting against

Activision Blizzard Defends Bobby Kotick’s Salary As Shareholder Calls For Changes To His Pay

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is one of the highest-paid executives not only in video games, but across the entire entertainment media industry. He made more than $30 million in 2019. One of the company's shareholders, The CtW Investment Group, is now calling on other stakeholders to vote against a measure that gives the company freedom to pay Kotick high rates. [Update: Activision Blizzard has responded with a statement, which you can see below] In a filing with the United States government, The CtW Investment Groups' director Dieter Waizenegger called

UPDATE: This Week’s Deals With Gold And Spotlight Sale

Here are this week’s games and add-on deals on the Microsoft Games Store. Discounts are valid now through 08 June 2020. UPDATE: The Deals Unlocked Sale is going on now until 15 June with savings up to 75% (Please note: prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by region). These deals will expire at 10:00 am UTC on Tuesday June 9th 2020 Xbox One Deals Content Title Content Type Discount Notes Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Xbox One Game 25% Deals Unlocked Sale