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Xbox Series X Has A Big Advantage Over PS5 For Backwards Compatibility Right Now

The next-generation of consoles continues to come into focus. Both Microsoft and Sony have shared a lot of details on their new consoles in recent weeks, and one element that is resonating particularly strongly with consumers is their different approaches to backwards compatibility--or, at least, the messaging of how this much-loved feature will be implemented. Right now, based on what we know today, Microsoft's Xbox Series X has a huge advantage over Sony's PlayStation 5 in terms of overall list of supported backwards compatible games and messaging about the feature.What

Star Trek Online: Legacy HyperX Giveaway

Hey Shacknews, it is time for another giveaway! Find out how to win some sweet HyperX goodies and more. Shacknews has teamed up with Perfect World Entertainment, Cryptic Studios, and HyperX for a very special Star Trek Online: Legacy HyperX Giveaway. We are celebrating Star Trek Online's 10th anniversary by giving away three grand prize bundles and a whole bunch of PS4 codes. Use this Gleam widget to sign up for grand prize! Star Trek Online: Legacy HyperX Giveaway We also have a ton of other codes available to redeem.

First Post! March 18, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for First Post! Let's officially kick off our day of posting. Please take a look. Is it March 20th yet? How very kind of @PlayStation to offer a countdown timer for @animalcrossing with any pre-order of @DOOM Eternal. pic.twitter.com/xKZFTsvdAE — Rami Ismail (@tha_rami) March 18, 2020 I would like to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Please understand. Me realizing I gotta walk into best buy to pick up my pre-order of animal crossing new horizons pic.twitter.com/bieix55z1A — Tylor (@theSirToasty) March 17, 2020 Maister wth the S-Tier

Evening Reading – March 18, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Evening Reading. Let's officially close out our day of posting. I have missed the past day and a half of First Post! and Evening Reading due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, please understand and take a look. COVID-19 CAN EAT A FAT ONE Pikachu being tested for coronavirus pic.twitter.com/bjKQ8qJq0t — Daniel Ahmad (@ZhugeEX) March 16, 2020 Pika. Dogs bc their owners have to stay home all day pic.twitter.com/ZkUOH9JpoI — Kelsey (@notorious_KRG) March 16, 2020 Lola is stoked. Due to coronavirus precaution, Bob Shellard isn't allowed

March 17 Nintendo Indie World Direct – all games, trailers & announcements

Today's Nintendo Switch Indie World Showcase was pretty damn sweet. We have compiled an article containing all of the new games, trailers, and announcements from the event. You can also watch the Nintendo Direct VOD right here. Please take a look. [embedded content] Here's a list of everything announced on the March 17, 2020 Indie World Showcase Nintendo Direct: Blue Fire revealed by Graffiti Games and Robi Studios [embedded content] Find out more about Blue Fire in our news article. Baldo announced by Naps Team  Baldo was announced today on

Weekend Discussion – March 15, 2020

Hey Shacknews, it's time for Weekend Discussion. Let's officially close out our day of posting. Please take a look. Loop Daddy 2020 FUCK CORONAVIRUS, LET’S DO THIS pic.twitter.com/4O3qRew6ZU — Marc Rebillet (@marcrebillet) March 15, 2020 Marc plans to stream makeup shows at his apartment for his recently canceled Australian tour. Quarantine Livestream Tour?? pic.twitter.com/VRRaGtn5vI — Marc Rebillet (@marcrebillet) March 15, 2020 Check out this fine Internet video Baby otters first time in waters. pic.twitter.com/Ff6L6dWbeR — Oregon's Reigning Hand Washing Champion (@OregonProgress) March 14, 2020 Wow that is an awesome video.