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GameStop Says It’s “Essential Retail,” Won’t Close Stores Amid State Government Recommendations

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:17 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

New Pokemon Sword & Shield Event Makes It Easier To Catch Version-Exclusive Pokemon

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 11:19 AM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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A new Max Raid event has begun in Pokemon Sword and Shield. For a limited time, Pokemon that are typically version-exclusive will appear more frequently in Max Raid dens, giving you a chance to catch monsters you couldn't otherwise find in your game.Until March 25, Pokemon Sword players will be able to encounter Galarian Corsola, Ponyta, Oranguru, and female Indeedee, while Shield players will be able to find Galarian Farfetch'd, Darumaka, Passimian, and male Indeedee. Other rare Pokemon like Karrablast, Shelmet, and Pincurchin will appear in both games.In addition to

Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth joins AR/VR studio Resolution Games

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 6:30 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Following his exit from Facebook VR, veteran developer Mike Booth is headed to Resolution Games to join its board of directors. Back in December 2019, Mike Booth left management of Facebook VR rather abruptly. At the time, he mentioned that he had “unfinished business in the traditional video game space.” While it remains unclear what the veteran Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress 2, and Counter-Stike: Condition Zero developer had planned to pursue this cryptic statement, he at least has somewhere to be in the meantime. Booth is joining Stockholm AR

Pokemon Sword & Shield Update Fixes Hacked Pokemon Crash

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 11:53 AM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Nintendo has rolled out a new update for Pokemon Sword and Shield. The patch notes on Nintendo's support website simply say the v1.1.1 update "fixed several issues to improve gameplay experience," but it appears one of these was a dreaded crash caused by hacked Pokemon.Many players have recently reported that they've received hacked Pokemon through Surprise Trade, which would cause the game to crash when trying to access the Y-Comm menu. Pokemon fansite Serebii reports that the new Sword and Shield patch resolves this issue, so you should be able

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

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

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 8:06 AM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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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

Pre-Registrations for the English Version of ‘Fallout Shelter Online’ Are Now Live

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Time Stamp: March 10, 2020 11:21 AM - Modified On: March 10, 2020 - Published By:
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Fallout Shelter Online from Gaea Mobile launched in China a while ago as a successor to Fallout Shelter. Today, pre-registrations for the English version have gone live on Google Play and the official website. Fallout Shelter Online is also free to play and it features PvP, PvE, a guild system, and more. While Fallout Shelter was published by Bethesda worldwide, it looks like Gaea Mobile is handling Fallout Shelter Online outside China. Watch the trailer for Fallout Shelter Online below: Fallout Shelter Online will also feature heroes from the Fallout

SwitchArcade Round-Up: ‘Kemono Heroes’ Review, Mini-Views Featuring ‘Unlock The King’, Today’s New Releases, the Latest Sales, and More

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Time Stamp: March 9, 2020 3:19 PM - Modified On: March 9, 2020 - Published By:
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Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for March 9th, 2020. In today’s article, we’ve got a review of the recently-released Kemono Heroes, Mini-Views of a couple of puzzle games, summaries of the latest releases, and as usual a nice big list of sales to check out. Not so much news, but that’s perhaps understandable given the general state of affairs at the moment. Let’s check it out! Reviews Kemono Heroes ($14.99) Kemono Heroes is a side-scrolling action-platformer that allows up to four players to team up using

G2 Esports and Philips Monitors Partner to Create a Vibrant Future

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Time Stamp: January 27, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: January 27, 2020 - Published By:
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With a new year brings new opportunities! We’re excited to announce our newest partnership with Philips Monitors to bring Philips Momentum products to our players and content creators.Our Rocket League squad has been put up in a brand-new 3,498 square-foot gaming house in Long Island, New York that will be entirely equipped with Philips Momentum monitors! By living and practicing together on monitors with low input lag, Ultraclear 4K UHD resolution, adaptive sync and a VESA certified display, they’ll be boosting their way to the top of the RLCS!Our G2

Rainbow Six Siege Roster Update

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Time Stamp: January 26, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: January 26, 2020 - Published By:
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As our Rainbow Six Siege team begins preparations for their Six Invitational campaign in Montreal, we wish to announce a change to our roster. Effective immediately, we are moving Pascal ‘Cryn’ Alouane to our bench and welcoming Ferenc ‘SirBoss’ Mérész to the team as a stand-in, as he joins us on loan from now until the end of the Six Invitational. With a storied roster like ours that has enjoyed such great success in Rainbow Six Siege, there are incredibly high expectations set by the players themselves, and our support and