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The Super Mario Animated Movie Is Still Progressing Well During Lockdowns

Among the numerous Hollywood adaptations of video games in the works is an animated film based on Nintendo's Super Mario series. The film is slated to arrive in 2022, but some are wondering if the COVID-19 crisis may lead to a delay for the movie.That remains to be seen, but a new report from Deadline paints an optimistic picture. The site reports that the Super Mario movie remains in "active development and production." This is made possible because the team at Illumination was working remotely already. "They've always worked remotely,"

Apple WWDC20 to be held online on June 22

Get ready to check out the latest Apple products as WWDC 2020 heads online this June and Shacknews takes you inside the event. Ready for another virtual event to add to your calendar? Apple announced that it's bringing its annual Worldwide Developers Conference to the virtual world this June via the Apple Developer app and via the Apple Developer website. "WWDC20 will be our biggest yet, bringing together our global developer community of more than 23 million in an unprecedented way for a week in June to learn about the

Xbox 20/20: Join Us as We Look into the Future of Xbox

What was already going to be a once-in-a-generation year for gaming – a new generation of consoles, a wave of new next-generation games, and the launch of new ways to play with game streaming – 2020 has become the year that challenged us all and tested every commitment we’ve made in the face of COVID-19. Difficult tests tend to reveal your true priorities, and for us they are the health and safety of our employees, our fans and partners. We also want to be transparent in letting our players know

What’s Going On In Underground Casinos?

It is funny to think that, up until the 1600s, all gambling that took place anywhere in the world would have been classed as illegal. Sure, it definitely existed; however, the state was rarely involved, meaning that gambling taverns and such throughout history often weren’t the safest of places. Nowadays, of course, gambling is anything but illegal, and it actually makes up a fairly sizable portion of the tax revenue that governments depend on across the globe. Whilst pretty much all gamblers will agree that the casino conditions in the

Google is offering Stadia Pro access to try for free for two months

According to Google Stadia head Phil Harrison, players will be able to get in on Stadia Pro for free for two months. Google Stadia hasn’t had the best go of it if the launch was any indication. Many were left underwhelmed by the amount of games and performance of the new streaming platform. That said, Google has worked pretty hard since to add value to Stadia and its gaming library. For those who have been holding out and dismissive of the Stadia, Google is offering an olive branch. Google Stadia

Valorant release date

PC gamers all over the world want to know the release date for Valorant, Riot Games' first foray into the competitive shooter scene. With the extremely exclusive closed beta for Valorant underway, players the world over looking to the future. More specifically, players are searching for the Valorant release date. This elusive date will mark a moment in time where players in the millions rush to Riot Games’ servers to try out the title for the first time. Valorant release date At the moment, there is no Valorant release date

An Update on Project xCloud (Preview) for Western Europe

Bringing the Project xCloud preview to gamers across Western Europe is a top priority for us. We know gaming is an important way for people to remain connected, particularly during these times of social distancing, but we also recognize how internet bandwidth has been impacted with strain on regional networks as large volumes of people responsibly stay home and go online. It has been said too many times, but it’s true we are living in unprecedented times due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Xbox, we look to our

As Call Of Duty Mobile Reaches New Milestone, VP Discusses Removing Zombies, Microtransactions, And Lots More

Activision's Call of Duty Mobile is a juggernaut. With more than 150 million installs worldwide, the game's big success has helped mobile become Activision's biggest platform by revenue.The game, which is developed by Tencent's TiMi Studios in China, recently hit a milestone in Australia: 1 million installs. Chris Plummer, Activision's vice president of mobile, spoke to GameSpot about this achievement and a lot more about the mobile game in a new interview.Plummer tells GameSpot that Call of Duty Mobile is resonating globally, but for the Australia audience specifically, he had

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

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