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One Of The Biggest Gaming Shows In The World Is Still Going Forward Despite COVID-19 Concerns

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The Game Developers Conference was postponed. E3 2020 was canceled. But Gamescom 2020 is still planning to go forward on schedule in August despite ongoing concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus), organizers have confirmed.The annual gaming show is held in Cologne, Germany every August. Just recently, the city of Cologne announced it was banning all major events with more than 1,000 participants, which would include Gamescom. This ban is scheduled to be lifted on April 10, so Gamescom is theoretically able to go forward.The situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, which is now

Borderlands 3 Has A Limited Time Freebie If You Purchase On Steam

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Borderlands 3 has made its way to Steam, six months after the game's PC launch on the Epic Games Store. The game has arrived complete with a 50% discount, but that's not the only incentive to pick it up right now--early adopters of the Steam version will also get some shiny free weapon skins.The Gold Weapon Skins Pack is available now until April 1 through Steam. As long as you redeem the free DLC before then, you'll get these skins to keep, and you'll be able to apply a golden

Xbox Series X: More Details On Backwards Compatibility And Cross-Gen Multiplayer Revealed

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Microsoft has shared even more details on Xbox Series X backwards compatibility and cross-generation multiplayer. In a blog post, Xbox's Jason Ronald said announcing backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games on Xbox One was "one of the biggest highlights" for him at Xbox. For Xbox Series X, Microsoft wanted to "double down" and do even more for backwards compatibility.The new console will not only play "thousands" of Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games, but these games are said to "play even better" on the new console."The team came

Xbox Series X Still On Track To Launch This Holiday, Despite COVID-19, But Questions Remain

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The outbreak of COVID-19, which has been declared a global pandemic, is impacting and interrupting a number of businesses and industries. This includes gaming, as development teams move to a work-from-home structure and global tournaments decide to postpone or cancel. 2020 is a massive year for gaming because both Microsoft and Sony are launching next-generation consoles this holiday.Since these consoles are assembled in China, which is where COVID-19 originated and has seen thousands of cases, many are wondering if these new consoles will be able to launch on schedule. For

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

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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

Visual Novel ‘A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986’ from Oracle and Bone Releases Next Month on PC with Mobile to Follow

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I’m a big fan of visual novels and enjoy the ones that have a great visual identity. Over the weekend, I discovered A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 from Oracle and Bone. A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 is a visual novel set in Hong Kong in 1986 that follows Michelle’s day to day life in one summer. VA-11 HALL-A is one of my favourite games of all time thanks to its art, writing, and music. A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 looks like it nails the

Phantasy Star Online 2 Will Release With A Ragol Nostalgia Pack

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Time Stamp: March 15, 2020 11:02 PM - Modified On: March 15, 2020 - Published By:
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As Phantasy Star Online 2's North American beta finally approaches, the team has announced the Ragol Edition, a pack that will include classic PSO outfits, Mag devices, accessories and more for $30.Celebrate the Phantasy Star Online legacy with the Ragol Edition! This pack includes Ragol Memories, which can be exchanged for classic PSO outfits, Mag devices, accessories, and more! Visit https://t.co/q36tOQ9xNq for more information! pic.twitter.com/UNHqKvmElu — Phantasy Star Online 2 (NA) (@play_pso2) March 13, 2020The pack will launch with the Xbox One open beta on March 17, and is just

Weekend PC Download Deals for Mar. 13: Borderlands 3 comes to Steam

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Are you someone who has a staunch loyalty to one PC gaming launcher? Have you been holding out for Borderlands 3, waiting for it to come to Steam? This is your lucky day! Borderlands 3 has finally released on Steam. And on top of that, it's on sale! To celebrate Gearbox's looter shooter's launch on Valve's storefront, it's going for half-off. Elsewhere, Modern Warfare is back on sale on Battle.net to celebrate the release of Call of Duty: Warzone. Also, Spring Sales are starting! Fanatical, Origin, and the Ubisoft Stores

Remembering E3’s Biggest Moments And Announcements

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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