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Video Game Releases In June 2020: Xbox, PS4, Switch, PC

June has finally arrived, and it's another exciting month for games. Despite the cancellation of E3 2020, the month is sure to be packed with big news and game reveals from various channels within the industry--GameSpot even has its own special festivities booked for the occasion called Play For All. But alongside the numerous announcements that are bound to start coming this month, including a confirmed PS5 reveal event with a new and unannounced date, is a slate of new releases, which includes a handful of engrossing experiences, some revisits

Latest Nintendo Switch Update 10.0.4 Actually Does Something

Nintendo has released a new system update for Switch, bringing the hybrid console to version 10.0.4. Unlike the average update, this one is not focused exclusively on improving system stability--although it doesn't introduce any new user-facing features, either. As detailed on Nintendo's support website, the brief patch notes for Switch's update 10.0.4 key in on a single issue that you may or may not have experienced. Nintendo says it's fixed a problem concerning being unable to register credit cards or add funds via credit card on the Eshop in some

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Documentary Shows How It Created New Generation Of Skaters

On September 4, Activision will release the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake, introducing a new generation to one of the most successful game franchises of all time. A documentary, Pretending I'm a Superman, is also on the way, and GameSpot's sister site CBS News had the chance to talk to the producers about the project and how the series saw such a meteoric rise. Created by former Neversoft game producer Ralph D'Amato and film director Ludvig Gür, Pretending I'm a Superman is a crowdfunded documentary that Gür

Animal Crossing K.K. Slider Songs Guide: All The Secret Songs And Full Song List

After you convince K.K. Slider to visit your island for the first time in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (and unlock the ability to terraform), the wandering musician will return there every Saturday night to perform a small concert, just like in previous Animal Crossing games. You'll find him sitting in front of your Resident Services building all day, but he'll only play music for you between 6 PM and midnight. As in past titles, you can either let K.K. play a random song or request to hear a specific tune,

Valorant Launch Tournament Airing Via Twitch Rivals: Watch It Here

Riot is holding a set of Valorant tournaments to celebrate its recent launch. The tournaments, which are streamed and hosted by Twitch Rivals, feature a $200,000 prize pool with creators and teams from North America, Brazil, Europe, Korea, Japan, and other parts of Latin America participating. To celebrate launch, we’re teaming with competitive FPS creators to hold a global tournament and crown 1 winning team from each region. Up for grabs is a $200,000 prize pool and the right to count themselves among the first global VALORANT champs. https://t.co/8KTOqeVsck —

This Week in Apps: Protests impact app stores, FTC fines app developer, kids’ app trends

Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a record 204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019. People are now spending three hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV. Apps aren’t just a way to pass idle hours — they’re a big business. In 2019, mobile-first companies had a combined $544 billion valuation, 6.5x higher than those without a mobile

Pokemon Sword & Shield: Free Galar Starters Available Via Pokemon Home

A few more free Pokemon are up for grabs for Pokemon Sword and Shield. Players who transfer a monster from either title to Pokemon Home will be able to claim the three Galar starters: Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble. What makes these particular Pokemon special is that they each have their Hidden Abilities, which up until now have not been available in Sword and Shield. Grookey's Hidden Ability is Grassy Surge, which sets up Grassy Terrain as soon as the Pokemon enters the field. Scorbunny's is Libero; this changes the Pokemon's