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Australian streamer Pandatv has been live for 22 days in a row

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Time Stamp: June 23, 2021 8:40 AM - Modified On: June 23, 2021 - Published By:
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Australian Twitch streamer PandaTV has been live for a staggering 22 days. The streamer, who has been live for close to 530 hours, has been participating in an unlimited subathon event where his viewers can increase the time that Pandatv has to remain live by subbing to his channel. Although shocking to many, this kind of all-access style of streaming has become popular recently after fellow Twitch streamer Ludwig live-streamed his life for a full month, garnering a lot of attention and subs. Panda’s stream is well on its way

Niantic Is Changing Up Pokemon GO’s Exploration Bonuses In Response to COVID-19 Developments

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2021 10:29 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year, Niantic made several changes to Pokemon GO’s exploration mechanics, making it easier for players to still catch Pokemon and get bonuses even from the confines of their own home. However, as more people are getting vaccinated and as the world moves slowly towards recovery, Niantic has announced that they’ll be rolling back some of those changes and bring the game back towards its original state. Niantic’s announced some new exploration bonuses that will be rolling out first in the US and New

Microsoft Flight Simulator Twin Otter Gets New Screenshots; Dubay City Add-On, Sarasota, & Tampa Airports Announced; Djibouti Released

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2021 1:30 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Today third-party developers had a lot of reveals and releases to share regarding new add-on content for Microsoft Flight Simulator. First of all, we get new images of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter portraying the iconic Tara Air livery, which will be perfect for your flights to Lukla. As usual, it’s worth mentioning that the Twin Otter has already been confirmed for the Xbox Series X|S version of the simulator. Next is a couple of announcements from Orbx, starting with the next city pack, Dubai in the United

Niantic to make big changes to Pokémon Go in July, includes new exploration bonuses and updating play-from-home elements

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Time Stamp: June 21, 2021 7:19 PM - Modified On: June 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Niantic has detailed some new updates that will be pushed out to Pokémon Go in the coming months for the game’s exploration bonuses and a few other areas.  These bonuses are part of the developer’s continued efforts to iterate on and reimagine the core mechanics of Pokémon Go that have been evolving since COVID-19 forced them to change how players can participate in raids, events, and other aspects of the game that typically required in-person action or participation. Now, with more countries continuing to open up and return to normal

Microsoft Flight Simulator Cape Town Revealed by Orbx; Kraków, Nelson, & Rothera Airports Get Screenshots & Video

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Time Stamp: June 7, 2021 2:43 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Today third-party developers shared quite a lot of interesting news and assets about upcoming scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We start with Orbx, which goes to South Africa with one of its City Packs. Cape Town has been revealed today Below you can catch a features list and a gallery of screenshots. And yes, it’ll come with physical helipads for the helicopter pilots out there. Several high-detail custom landmarks including the Cape Town Stadium, Castle of Good Hope, and University of Cape Town More than 110 medium-detail custom landmarks, balancing

Steam Allegedly Developing Handheld Console ‘SteamPal’

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Time Stamp: May 26, 2021 11:14 AM - Modified On: May 26, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesIt looks like players may not have to worry about accessing their Steam games on the go. | ValveIt looks like players may not have to worry about accessing their Steam games on the go.According to various reports, Valve is currently working on a portable Nintendo Switch and PC hybrid handheld console that will let players take their Steam games wherever they go. No longer with PC gamers be chained to their desks and electric outlets. Vindication has a name and that name is: SteamPal.Valve's "Neptune" controller shows up

Valve Head Teases Possible Console Ports

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Time Stamp: May 12, 2021 12:22 PM - Modified On: May 12, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesGabe Newell says Valve's plans for Steam-to-console ports will be clearer by the end of this year. | Jeff Vinnick/Getty ImagesValve president Gabe Newell appears to have hinted at the prospect of console ports for PC-only Steam games, saying the public would know more "by the end of this year"Newell was speaking at Sancta Maria College in Auckland, New Zealand, where he's been riding out the COVID-19 pandemic, when a student at the school asked if Steam had plans to port any games to consoles. Newell hesitated a moment,

Australian esports organisation ORDER raises $5.3m and appoints new CEO

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Time Stamp: April 20, 2021 8:30 AM - Modified On: April 20, 2021 - Published By:
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Australian esports organisation ORDER has raised AUD$5.3m (~£2.94m) from its latest funding round, with Jason Peterson, Managing Director of CPS Capital, and Gemelli Group Chairman Harry Karelis announced as investors.  Karelis has been appointed to ORDER’s board as a Director as a result of the investment.  Pictured: Gerard Murphy (left) and Harry Karelis (right). Image credit: ORDER RELATED: inSTREAMLY raises €1.1m, plans expansion into new markets According to the release, this is the largest private capital raise for an Australian and New Zealand esports organisation.  Gerard Murphy, ORDER’s Chairman, commented:

Generation Esports closes $10.8m Series A funding round

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Time Stamp: April 14, 2021 10:09 AM - Modified On: April 14, 2021 - Published By:
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North American esports organisation and competitive platform Generation Esports has announced it has closed its latest Series A funding round with a total of $10.8m (∼£7.83m) secured. The funding raised will be used to support the organisation’s community and student esports initiatives. Image credit: Generation Esports RELATED: High School Esports League launches Generation Esports The funding round was led by early-stage technology company investor Altos Ventures, with FJ Labs also taking part alongside other unnamed entities.  Mason Mullenioux, Co-Founder and CEO of Generation Esports, commented on the funding round: “We are thankful to