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Amazon delaying ‘nonessential’ shipments to focus on coronavirus needs

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If you have a game for pre-order with Amazon, you may want to check again, because the seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak is leading to the retailer delaying 'nonessential' shipments for the immediate future. Undeniably, the biggest story in the world continues to be the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. It has essentially brought life as everyone knows it to a screeching halt, as nations scramble to protect themselves and others by stopping the virus from spreading any further. For many across the United States, it has led to

Steam Game Festival Spring Edition offers 40+ games from GDC 2020

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Steam is offering players the opportunity to play more than 40 games that were supposed to appear at GDC 2020, with its Spring Edition of the Game Festival. GDC 2020 might not be happening, but with the help of Steam’s Game Festival, everyone can get their hands on several dozen games that were supposed to appear at the show. This free initiative will ensure game developers can get word out about their products and give players a chance to see what’s coming down the pipeline. Steam Game Festival Spring Edition

New Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer Gives Us More Ahsoka

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It’s been six years since season six of Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired, but now fans have finally gotten the final season they have been waiting for. So far this season we’ve seen Anakin and Obi Wan taking a final stand against the Separatist forces, but there's been no mention of where Ahsoka is.After leaving the Jedi Order at the end of season 5, Ahsoka is still getting into all sorts of trouble, even without Anakin or Obi Wan. Ahsoka finds herself entangled with the underworld of Coruscant after

Knee-Deep in the Ports: Ranking the Best (and Worst) Versions of Doom

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As of 2008, Tetris holds the achievement of the most ported video game in history. Which makes sense. Virtually any electronic device can run Tetris. That's the beauty of its design: difficult to master, but arguably the most accessible controls and objectives ever.  Doom, however, is hot on Tetris's heels. You can play Doom on virtually any personal computing operating system, most consoles, and lots of handhelds. You can even run the game on a piano. Can you play Tetris on a piano? That's what I thought. (Though you'll probably

Read The Heartfelt Note That Ubisoft’s CEO Sent To Employees About COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 9:48 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has sent a memo to the company's global staff regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a heartfelt and emotional note wherein Guillemot commends his teams for their effort and contributions during this trying time."We are now in a pandemic, with far-reaching effects on our daily lives," Guillemot said in the memo, which was obtained by Kotaku. "At this exceptional juncture, it is essential that we take special care of ourselves and our loved ones. The health and well-being of Ubisoft team members is our primary concern, and

A guide to Kael’thas Sunstrider – Hearthstone

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Hearthstone players are getting a brand new legendary minion free of charge today. Here's a guide on how to use Kael'thas Sunstrider. Earlier today, Hearthstone outlined everything that's set to hit the game in the weeks ahead. This includes the next expansion (Ashes of Outland), the Hall of Fame cards, a whole rework for the Priest class, and an all-new tenth class. As part of the upcoming expansion, players can expect to see some new Legendary cards, one of which they can start playing with immediately. That Legendary is Kael'thas

Game Of Thrones: Daenerys Actor Emilia Clarke Shares Her Feelings On The Ending

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(This article contains spoilers for the final season of Game of Thrones.)Emilia Clarke, who played Daenerys Targaryen across all seven seasons of Game of Thrones, was set up throughout the series as a character with the potential to unite the land of Westeros--but ultimately, her character faced a far more ignoble fate. Now, in a new interview with The Sunday Times, Clarke has opened up about her feelings towards the divisive series finale.When asked whether she expected the finale to be controversial, Clarke gives a relatively diplomatic response. "I knew

Best Steam Deals Right Now: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Gris, And More

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With most people stuck at home this week, there's more time than ever to work through your backlog or try a game that's been on your Steam wishlist forever. Steam tends to offer a ton of deals on a regular basis, but this week's deals include an Ubisoft publisher sale with steep discounts on series like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry. In addition, there's no shortage of excellent indies and other games on sale this week, so we've rounded up the very best Steam deals on games you should check

Pokemon Go Cobalion Raid Guide: Weaknesses And Best Counters

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Cobalion is back in Pokemon Go for a limited time. The Legendary Iron Will Pokemon has returned to the game as part of a special Raid event, which has been extended to run from March 17-23.This marks Cobalion's second appearance in Pokemon Go, but even if you've previously caught one, there's a good incentive to get another this week. Not only does the Legendary Pokemon now know a special event-exclusive move--Sacred Sword--but you'll also have a chance to encounter its Shiny form.Like other Legendaries, Cobalion is a formidable Pokemon to

She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power Readies For Final Season

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Netflix has released two new promotional posters for the final season of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, teasing the "ultimate battle for Etheria" arriving on May 15th. Take a look at them here.Back in 2018, the show revamped the classic 80s She-Ra cartoon with all-new designs and stories, featuring a re-imagined Adora who one day finds a magical sword capable of transforming her into the titular She-Ra, Princess of Power. A lot has happened in Adora's world since then, of course--the ominous teasers feature a shattered sword and the