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Xbox Series X: What’s the Deal with Latency?

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:16 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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Webster’s Dictionary defines ‘latency’ as “the quality or state of being present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, or active.” And now that I’ve finally gotten to use that hackneyed writing trope in my career, let’s dive into what latency means in the world of video games and how the engineers working on Xbox Series X are working to reduce it. In its most simple terms, latency is the measurement of how long it takes for a signal or piece of data to travel from

Xbox Series X: Making Gaming’s Best Controller Even Better

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:13 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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With each generation of controllers, from Xbox to Xbox 360 to Xbox One to Xbox One S, the Xbox hardware team has led and innovated input for gaming. They’ve set new bars with Elite and Adaptive Controllers in performance, features, quality, and accessibility. When considering the next generation of gaming, they wanted to build on this legacy. At its core, Xbox Series X is all about speed, compatibility across generations, and the power to create deeper experiences. The team wanted to develop a controller that helps fully realize these promises,

Defining the Next Generation: An Xbox Series X Technology Glossary

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:11 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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As we enter a new generation of console gaming with Xbox Series X, we’ve made a number of technology advancements across hardware and software that will take your gaming experience to the next level. We’ve created the below guide to help familiarize yourself with some of the new terms we’re introducing to describe the tech and functionality of Xbox Series X.   Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) – As part of commitment to responsiveness for the next generation of console gaming, Xbox Series X supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Xbox Series X: A Closer Look at the Technology Powering the Next Generation

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:06 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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A few months ago, we revealed Xbox Series X, our fastest, most powerful console ever, designed for a console generation that has you, the player, at its center. When it is released this holiday season, Xbox Series X will set a new bar for performance, speed and compatibility, all while allowing you to bring your gaming legacy forward with you and play thousands of games from four generations. Recently, along with the tech experts Austin Evans and Digital Foundry, we had the chance to take a closer look at some

All Movie Theaters In Los Angeles And New York Will Close

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 12:10 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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Keen moviegoers will have to satisfy themselves with films they can stream at home, as New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have ordered all cinemas to close in the two bustling cities, according to the Hollywood Reporter.This move will include New York's AMC Empire, the top grossing cinema in the USA, as well as venues such as nightclubs and concert venues in New York, and gyms, bars, and arcades in Los Angeles.The closures will officially come into effect as of 9 AM on March

Lord Of The Rings TV Show Stops Production Due To COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 15, 2020 10:59 PM - Modified On: March 15, 2020 - Published By:
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Production on the big-budget Lord of the Rings TV show in New Zealand has been shut down amid concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus). The New Zealand Herald reports that the shutdown was ordered on Sunday evening. Production will be suspended for at least two weeks.A memo sent to cast and crew also mentioned that "there are no clear answers to when we will resume production." This is a big move for one of the largest productions in the world, as the Lord of the Rings show employs a gargantuan staff of

The Best Games To Play While Stuck At Home

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Time Stamp: March 14, 2020 11:39 AM - Modified On: March 14, 2020 - Published By:
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Pokemon Sword / Shield -- Kevin Knezevic, Associate EditorThe Switch has no shortage of great titles to engross yourself in when cooped up at home, but Pokemon Sword and Shield are among the best. What makes Pokemon games--and Sword and Shield in particular--such compelling timesinks is the depth hidden beneath their surface. Even if you've already conquered the Pokemon League and cleared the main storyline, there are still a variety of different activities to do. You can take on an endless procession of AI opponents in the Battle Tower, scour

TouchArcade Game of the Week: ‘You’re Fired! Job Simulator!’

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Time Stamp: March 13, 2020 9:52 PM - Modified On: March 13, 2020 - Published By:
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The idea behind the TouchArcade Game of the Week is that every Friday afternoon we post the one game that came out this week that we think is worth giving a special nod to. Now, before anyone goes over-thinking this, it doesn’t necessarily mean our Game of the Week pick is the highest scoring game in a review, the game with the best graphics, or really any other quantifiable “best" thing. Instead, it’s more just us picking out the single game out of the week’s releases that we think is

Remembering E3’s Biggest Moments And Announcements

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Time Stamp: March 13, 2020 9:17 PM - Modified On: March 13, 2020 - Published By:
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E3 is one of the biggest yearly events in the games industry with an extensive history packed with exciting and memorable moments. While it may be canceled this year, that won't stop us from reminiscing about E3's from days gone. After all, there's a lot to talk about.Below you can find GameSpot's personal favorite moments from E3's over two-decade long history. But what are some of your favorite moments? Which announcement or press conference got you to flip your living room table, or cringe at the awkwardness? Shout out your

How To Clean Your Phone, Keyboard, And Other Tech

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Time Stamp: March 13, 2020 6:43 PM - Modified On: March 13, 2020 - Published By:
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COVID-19 (aka coronavirus) has sparked a lot more diligence when it comes to cleaning your hands, but it's also important to keep your most-used items clean as well. For us and many of you, that includes our tech devices, like phones, keyboards, and controllers. It can be hard to know what's safe to use on your expensive gadgets or what's even effective--there are a lot of products out there that are good at getting your stuff wet but not necessarily clean.To demystify the process, we've put together this quick-and-easy guide