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Core Is Like Fortnite Mashed-Up With Dreams, And It’s Now In Open Alpha

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Core, the new game/creation tool hybrid coming from Manticore Games, allows players to craft, share, and play within custom worlds designed around different experiences. Core is well situated within an already growing space populated by other games like Fortnite, Dreams, and Minecraft. However, as a free-to-play game on PC, Core does things differently by focusing more on the experience of exploring different player worlds, tying into a more extensive network that is essentially a multiverse of unique player-created landscapes.Out now in open alpha on PC, newcomers will be able to

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review Roundup

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Animal Crossing is well-known for its leisurely pace of play, and that attitude also applies to its release schedule. Barring a few spin-offs of varying quality, New Horizons--which is set to release this Friday, March 20--is the first core entry in the series since 2012's New Leaf. This Switch title takes the series in a fresh direction, placing the player in charge of a deserted island, and introducing Minecraft-like crafting systems to the game.Reviews for the bubbly sim game are in, and they're overwhelmingly positive, including our 8/10 review-in-progress. "There's

Xbox Series X Requires Proprietary Cards For Storage Expansion

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With both the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5 using proprietary SSD solutions for internal storage, there has been some question as to how players can expand the available space. For the Xbox Series X at least, Microsoft has a solution, and it's working with hard-drive manufacturer Seagate to do it.The Xbox Series X ships with a 1TB internal SSD, but can be expanded using proprietary SSDs encased in small metal cartridges. Microsoft explained to Digital Foundry how these small SSDs will work as part of their new "Velocity

New Final Destination Movie On The Way, Details Revealed

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The Final Destination series was one of the most popular horror franchises of the 2000s, with five movies made since 2000 and more than $656 million grossed at the worldwide box office. It's been nine years since the last entry, 2011's Final Destination 5, but there's a new movie in the works. Now, series creator Jeffrey Reddick and producer Craig Perry have spoken about what they are planning for the next film.In an interview with DigitalSpy, Reddick explained that, despite the long gap since the last film, he was reluctant

Nintendo Direct: Indie World Showcase Stream Coming Tuesday

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If you're stuck at home and are running out of games to play already, Nintendo has you covered. The latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase stream is coming tomorrow, and it's bringing plenty of information on upcoming Switch games.Steaming on March 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, the Indie World Showcase will last approximately 20 minutes. Nintendo isn't detailing exactly what to expect during the video, but these events tend to feature rapid-fire announcements from acclaimed indie developers. We're likely to hear about ports of existing indie games

Xbox Series X: Making Gaming’s Best Controller Even Better

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With each generation of controllers, from Xbox to Xbox 360 to Xbox One to Xbox One S, the Xbox hardware team has led and innovated input for gaming. They’ve set new bars with Elite and Adaptive Controllers in performance, features, quality, and accessibility. When considering the next generation of gaming, they wanted to build on this legacy. At its core, Xbox Series X is all about speed, compatibility across generations, and the power to create deeper experiences. The team wanted to develop a controller that helps fully realize these promises,

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

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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

Baldur’s Gate 3 Devs Reveal How The Game Relates To Its Predecessors

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Developers working on the highly anticipated RPG Baldur's Gate 3 have taken to Reddit to answer some burning questions about the upcoming game. Many of these regard the game's take on DnD 5th Edition, while other curious fans have sought clarity on how much Baldur's Gate 1 and Baldur's Gate 2 will impact the story.Creative director Swen Vincke has addressed fans' concerns that Baldur's Gate 3 would have little to do with the first two games, which were both developed by BioWare. "We really don’t want to spoil anything but

Control–The Trailer For The First DLC Is Here, Showing Off The Foundation

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Control is getting its first of two major expansions on March 26 with The Foundation, and a first trailer has just been released. That date only applies to the PC and PS4 versions of the game, though--thanks to a timed exclusivity deal with Sony, Xbox One owners will have to wait until June 25.The expansion will see Jesse heading into the eponymous location to stop the Astral Plane, which is threatening to consume the Oldest House. She's seeking Helen Marshall, who has was presumed missing in the original campaign, and

Lord Of The Rings TV Show Stops Production Due To COVID-19

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Production on the big-budget Lord of the Rings TV show in New Zealand has been shut down amid concerns around COVID-19 (coronavirus). The New Zealand Herald reports that the shutdown was ordered on Sunday evening. Production will be suspended for at least two weeks.A memo sent to cast and crew also mentioned that "there are no clear answers to when we will resume production." This is a big move for one of the largest productions in the world, as the Lord of the Rings show employs a gargantuan staff of