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Microsoft finally reveals Xbox Series X specs

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We finally got a good look at what players can expect from the Xbox Series X when Microsoft revealed the full specs earlier today. Set to release in Holiday 2020, the Xbox Series X has been a bit of a mystery for Xbox fans since Microsoft revealed what the new generation of Xbox consoles would look like. Now, though, Microsoft has finally revealed the full Xbox Series X specs, giving gamers a bit of insight into what the future of gaming on the console will depend on. The Xbox Series

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

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:43 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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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

E3 2020 Canceled – How Sony, Microsoft, & Nintendo Have Responded

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:28 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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E3 2020 is officially canceled due to coronavirus concerns. In lieu of a traditional convention, many publishers are exploring other ways to deliver their news and provide a look at the games on the way.Microsoft, which owns the Microsoft Theater next to the convention center where E3 is held each year, will host an "Xbox digital event." Details about the event and what we can expect to see will be announced in the coming weeks.Nintendo has responded with support for the ESA's decision to cancel the show. While Nintendo has

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

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 6:01 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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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

New On Hulu In April 2020: More Movies, TV Shows, And Originals

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 5:23 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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Now, more than ever, people who subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and other streaming services are wondering what's coming to each of these in the upcoming weeks. Luckily, Hulu has revealed what it has in store for subscribers for April. Check out what's coming and going from the service for the next month below, along with a few recommendations.On April 1, the majority of the the month's content lands, and there are plenty of reality TV shows to binge through. You can catch up on 90 Day Fiance,

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Hands Out Double Experience Points

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Developer EA DICE has doubled the number of experience points offered in Star Wars Battlefront II on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One until March 27. According to a tweet by the company's global community lead, DICE will then start giving Battlefront II players triple the experience points for the weekend of March 28-29.We're turning on x2 Experience in Star Wars Battlefront II up until March 27, and then it'll be a x3 Experience weekend.May the Force be with you. pic.twitter.com/ntjR7G9yg3 — Ben Walke (@BenWalke) March 16, 2020This news comes

Watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World Showcase livestream here

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Nintendo is getting ready to show off a solid 20 minutes of indie gaming goodness coming to the Switch with the Indie World Showcase. Check out how and when to catch the action. Indies have become an integral part of the Nintendo Switch lineup, and the Indie World Showcase is a spotlight that shares some of the new goods coming. Nintendo just announced a new Direct Indie World Showcase livestream coming tomorrow, which will show off a new collection of quality indie video games coming to the Nintendo Switch online

Great Deals This Week: Animal Crossing Bundle, The Outer Worlds, And More At Best Buy

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A lot of us are spending more time at home this week, and while things are stressful, games are a great way to take your mind off of things. Thankfully, there are plenty of game deals floating around this week, including Best Buy's regular weekly sale. This week's deals include some pretty notable offers, including pre-order bundles for Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal; discounts on PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch games; and more.Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is down to $40 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC,

SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon DX’ Review, ‘Asphalt 9: Legends’ Gets Updated, Today’s New Releases, the Latest Sales, and More

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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for March 16th, 2020. In today’s article, we’ve got a review of the latest Pokemon spin-off. Aside from that, we take a look at all of today’s new releases, carve off a little slice of news, and go through all of the latest sales and discounts. Let’s get the week started! News ‘Asphalt 9: Legends’ Gets a Huge Update While not everyone likes its free-to-play vibe, there’s no question that Asphalt 9: Legends is a content-rich racer with plenty of fun

Westworld Season 3 Episode 1 “Parce Domine” Breakdown

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Westworld Season 3 takes Dolores and Bernard out of the confines of the parks and sets them free in the real world. The stakes couldn't be higher, with Dolores on the warpath and possessing the ability to manipulate modern technology and artificial intelligence, she could be the undoing of the world as we know it.As well as breaking free from the parks, Season 3 introduces a new main character in Caleb, who is played by Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul. With a traumatic past, Caleb struggles to find his place