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PS5 vs Xbox Series X: Specs and comparisons guide

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The prelude to the launch of a new console generation is always one of the most exciting parts of being a video game enthusiast. New hardware generations always bring massive advancements in visual fidelity and immersion, as well as new gameplay possibilities. Both Microsoft and Sony are expected to launch their ninth-generation console sometime near the end of this year and both companies have now begun offering official statements on the technical specifications of these new machines. Every console manufacturer likes to brag that it will offer the most advanced

Halo 2: Anniversary Expands PC Testing But You Probably Still Can’t Get In

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection's release on PC continues, with developer 343 Industries expanding the testing phase for Halo 2 and Halo 2: Anniversary. The developer announced on Twitter that "Ring 1" testing has begun, meaning even more people are now being allowed in to the test, but it's unlikely you'll get in right away.Ring 1 includes "external partners" that work with 343 Industries. This ring comprises people from across the world who give feedback to the studio, but it's not exactly clear who these people might be. If there

Halo 5 Adds DLC To Support COVID-19 Relief

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Following Call of Duty: Modern Warfare before it, Halo 5: Guardians has added a new premium DLC pack that players can purchase to support the ongoing COVID-19 relief effort.Microsoft has released the "Relief and Recovery" REQ pack for Halo 5, which includes an assortment of rare items that players can use in the game's multiplayer mode. All proceeds from the $10 USD microtransaction will go directly to the charity Global Giving's Coronavirus Relief Fund.The DLC pack comes with five customization items that are at least ultra-rare, in addition to 10

Animal Crossing: New Horizons update 1.1.1 patch notes

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The latest update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now available to download. Here's what you can expect from the update 1.1.1 patch notes. Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ first free event is coming up soon, and as players continue to explore and build up their islands, they continue to discover new things. Chief among these was an exploit that allowed players to duplicate any item quite simply. Today, Nintendo releases the official update 1.1.1 patch notes, giving users a glimpse at what has changed with the latest update to New

Captain America’s Chris Evans Is A Father Pushed To The Limit In Trailer For Dramatic Apple Plus Series

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Apple has released the first trailer for its new mini-series, Defending Jacob, which stars Captain America actor Chris Evans as a father whose young son has been accused of murder.Complicating things is that Evans plays an assistant district attorney who must navigate the waters of supporting his beloved son and finding justice. The movie is based on the 2012 book of the same name. The first trailer promises a lot of drama and intrigue in small-town Massachusetts.As you can see in the debut trailer, Evans partakes in some shady behaviour

Halo: Combat Evolved Adds A Mode It’s Never Had Before In The Master Chief Collection

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Time Stamp: March 25, 2020 7:32 PM - Modified On: March 25, 2020 - Published By:
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Microsoft continues to update and support Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and the newest change brings a multiplayer mode to Halo: Combat Evolved that it's never had before.The latest playlist update brings the mode Team SWAT and FFA SWAT to Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. This might not sound like a big deal, but this is the first time that SWAT has been available in original Halo game. It's been featured in most of the Halo sequels, but never the first game.You can now find out for yourself how SWAT plays

Why Did Steve Carell Leave The Office? New Book Reveals The Juicy Details

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2020 8:45 PM - Modified On: March 24, 2020 - Published By:
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Steve Carell's Michael Scott character was the foundation of The Office. So when it was confirmed that he would be leaving the show, it was huge news. The show was never the same without him. But why, exactly, did Carell leave the show? New details on this controversial topic have now come to light.Collider reports that interviews in Andy Greene's new book, The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, seem to suggest that NBC's ambivalence around picking up Carell's contract is the reason. But it's

Netflix’s Kingdom Season 2 Review – A Zombie Show That’s Actually Worth Watching

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It feels like zombies have become scarier over time, especially since, through the decades, the idea of the undead rising to attack the living has evolved from people literally rising from the grave, to a highly contagious virus infecting people and turning them into mindless monsters. When it comes to TV, there's no better show that combines the gore and thrills of a zombie movie with the political plotting and intrigue of Game of Thrones than Netflix's Kingdom, which just returned with a second season.Picking up right where we left

Brink, Gears 5 Multiplayer Dev Working On Google Stadia Exclusive

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Time Stamp: March 23, 2020 2:13 PM - Modified On: March 23, 2020 - Published By:
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Splash Damage--the studio responsible for the first-person parkour shooter Brink, and the multiplayer components for both Gears of War 4 and 5--has announced that it's partnering with Google to develop "an exclusive title" for the company's cloud gaming service Stadia."We're thrilled to finally announce that we're working on an exclusive title in partnership with Google Stadia," Splash Damage wrote in a brief blog post. "At Splash Damage we're always looking to innovate, and always looking for partners and platforms that allow us to do just that. We've been huge fans

Netflix Says Viewership Is Up In Coronavirus Crisis

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Time Stamp: March 22, 2020 9:17 PM - Modified On: March 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos has confirmed what we all suspected--lots of people are streaming movies and TV right now. In an interview with CNN's Reliable Sources, Sarandos talked about all the ways the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has affected the streaming giant, both good and bad.While streams are up from those stuck at home, production of new content has been majorly disrupted. "Every one of our productions around the world are shut down,” Sarandos said. “I believe that's unprecedented in history." This includes some of Netflix's biggest-name productions like The