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Former Xbox Director Weighs In On AA Batteries Debate

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Former Xbox console marketing director Albert Penello has shared his thoughts on the hot topic of AA batteries versus internal recharegable cells for controllers. His comments came in the wake of the news that the Xbox Series X will continue to use AA batteries.Writing on Twitter, Penello--who now works at Amazon--said the tradeoff between AA batteries and internal cells is "more complex than people think.""It's a debate that's raged for years, and there are good points on both sides. The toughest part is that it's a binary decision--choosing one alienates

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Spirits Are Coming To Smash Bros. Ultimate

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's next Spirit Board event is themed around Animal Crossing, Nintendo has announced. The event kicks off at 11 PM PT on April 2 and adds four new Spirits from the recently released Animal Crossing: New Horizons to the game.Spirits based on the major new characters introduced in New Horizons--Flick, CJ, Daisy Mae, and Orville & Wilbur--will appear on the Spirit Board at certain times during the event. On top of that, all of Smash Bros. Ultimate's previous Animal Crossing Spirits will also be featured periodically throughout

This Steam Game Is The Netflix Party Of Board Games, And It’s Perfect For Right Now

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As the US and other countries mobilize to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, more and more people are finding themselves stuck at home these days, effectively ending normal social interactions with friends and loved ones unless they live with you. Because of this, online games and platforms like Netflix Party have become crucial links to friends and family, and one 2015 PC game is even helping people have virtual board game nights with friends they can't meet with in person.Tabletop Simulator has been around for years, but it feels

All DIY Recipes In Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Bunny Day Event So Far

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Bunny Day event revolves around collecting eggs in a variety of ways, and while you can eat them like fruit, their primary purpose is to be used in crafting. If you're able to craft all of the new items from the event, Zipper T. Bunny promises a special gift of some sort, so there's a reason to make even items you may not care for.There are a ton of new DIY recipes you'll earn during the course of the event, and they all call for the

SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Saints Row IV: Re-Elected’ Review, Mini-Views Featuring ‘Dezatopia’, Today’s New Releases and Sales, and More

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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for April 1st, 2020. It’s April Fool’s Day today, but I’m not in a mood for it today so you won’t find any pranks in this article. What you will find is a full review of Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, Mini-Views of a trio of recent releases, some news bits, summaries of today’s new releases, and a full list of sales. Wow, that’s much better than crashing disappointment! Let’s enjoy it! News Obsidian’s Awesome RPG ‘The Outer Worlds’ Set to Hit

Rougelite Action Platformer Fury Unleashed Coming to Xbox One May 8

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Hi everyone! For over five years now, Awesome Games Studio has been busy creating an action-platformer game with rogue-lite elements that takes place inside a comic book world. The main design goal was to make a title that brings you a feeling of being an unstoppable action hero. A feeling somewhat similar to the games of old, which I enjoyed in my childhood and believe many of you are familiar with. Titles like Contra and Metal Slug both come to mind. Both of them were an inspiration for Fury Unleashed,

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Eggs — How To Get Each Type For Bunny Day

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Being an Easter-inspired event, it's no surprise that eggs feature prominently into Bunny Day, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' first-ever seasonal event. It's live from now through April 12, and while the basics are all outlined for you, there are some details you might need to discover on your own. Below, we've detailed all six types of eggs and how to obtain each one.The majority of the eggs require some type of tool, so you'll want to have some materials on hand. In particular, from my experience, there are a ton

The 38 Best Video Game Soundtracks You Can Stream

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Many songs from video games enter our minds and stay with us forever. Whenever someone mentions the Lost Woods in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, I don't think about the puzzling labyrinth inside; I think about the melodic jingle that loops over and over again as I explore the forest. Video game soundtracks can be as powerful and sometimes even more memorable than the gameplay experience itself. There's a seemingly endless supply of wonderful video game soundtracks, and many of them are available to stream on services like

Play Fantasy Battle Royale, Available Now as a PUBG Limited Time Event

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Recently, we tossed around several ideas as potential features for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds on Xbox One and how to realistically test them out in-game. Then we thought: Let’s have some fun with it and try something new and totally off the rails! Thus, Fantasy Battle Royale was born, our new event mode set in the very PUBG that you know and love — but with a twist – starting from Wednesday, April 1 at 12:00 a.m. PDT to Tuesday, April 7 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. In Fantasy Battle Royale, you can

The Walking Sim Comes of Age in Wide Ocean, Big Jacket

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With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing much of the world into self-isolation, being able to find affordable respite has rarely been a more pressing concern. Today we take a look at three recent indie games that deliver us relief, letting us escape to a better place and refocus on finding a connection with others.This is our second indie roundup for 2020. If you’re still on the lookout for more Neat Indie Games, go back and check out our takes on Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard, Kine and