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Microsoft Explains Why xCloud Won’t Be On iOS After Prematurely Ending Testing

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Update: Microsoft has provided a response to CNET outlining their position, and explaining that there's currently no solution for bringing Project xCloud to iOS."Our testing period for the Project xCloud preview app for iOS has expired," the statement reads. "Unfortunately, we do not have a path to bring our vision of cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to gamers on iOS via the Apple App Store. Apple stands alone as the only general purpose platform to deny consumers from cloud gaming and game subscription services like Xbox Game Pass."The

Epic Games CEO speaks out against Apple, Google app store ‘monopoly’

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Time Stamp: July 24, 2020 5:26 PM - Modified On: July 24, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite developer Epic Games, criticized Apple and Google for having an “absolute monopoly” on app stores in a Friday interview with CNBC. There aren’t many viable options for distributing mobile software outside the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and Sweeney chides both for taking a 30 percent fee from in-app purchases.Epic Games launched the Epic Games Store in late 2018 for Windows and Mac computers, and only charges other publishers a 12 percent fee on in-app purchases.

Serral wins DreamHack Masters Summer Finals

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Time Stamp: July 20, 2020 7:56 PM - Modified On: July 20, 2020 - Published By:
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TL.net ESPORTS Profile Joined July 2011 1 Post Held in the midst of a global pandemic, Dreamhack Masters Summer had to be an abnormal tournament. The entirety of the event was held online, games were played five days a week at an almost non-stop pace, and Korean players were invited to compete alongside international players in StarCraft II's "break region-lock in case of emergency" moment. Amid these unusual circumstances, StarCraft II fans would found the conclusion of the tournament, at least, to be quite familiar: Serral emerged triumphant over a

Devolver made a free game about a canceled game convention

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Time Stamp: July 11, 2020 9:17 PM - Modified On: July 11, 2020 - Published By:
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Sponsored Links Devolver Digital E3 and virtually every other in-person gaming expo for 2020 has been canceled due to the pandemic, but that isn’t preventing Devolver Digital from doing something to fill the void in a very self-referential way. It just released a free Devolverland Expo game on Steam that — what else? — has you sneaking through a canceled convention. It’s ultimately a plug for upcoming games like Shadow Warrior 3 and Carrion, but it’s a real game that has you dodging “advanced security systems” to watch videos and

Big Hades Update Out Now–The Final One Before The Game’s 1.0 Launch

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Time Stamp: June 23, 2020 4:48 PM - Modified On: June 23, 2020 - Published By:
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Supergiant Games has released a new update for Hades and it's one of the game's largest to date. In both the full patch notes and trailer for the update, Supergiant reveals that this will be Hades' final update in early access--there will be one more follow-up patch "to address any lingering issues" but the next full update will be the official launch of the game.This latest update adds a boss fight, hidden forms for certain weapons, enemies, mini-bosses, boons, and new types of upgrades to Hades. It also implements new

Apex Legends Lost Treasure Patch Notes Revealed; Major Character Buffs And Nerfs Listed

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Time Stamp: June 22, 2020 3:25 PM - Modified On: June 22, 2020 - Published By:
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Respawn has released the full patch notes for the Apex Legends Lost Treasure Collection Event, which will add Crypto's town takeover to Kings Canyon, see the return of the Armed & Dangerous limited-time mode, and offer several new rare, epic, and legendary cosmetics to unlock. The Apex Legends event begins Tuesday, June 23.Lost Treasures also implements several notable balancing changes, as listed in the patch notes. Of note, Revenant, Crypto, Loba, and Mirage all receive buffs, Gibraltar and Caustic are nerfed, Wraith and Wattson get both buffs and nerfs to

Pokemon Sword & Shield: Get A Free Galarian Corsola Right Now For A Limited Time

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Time Stamp: June 5, 2020 5:35 PM - Modified On: June 5, 2020 - Published By:
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The Pokemon Company is continuing to give away free Pokemon in the lead up to Sword and Shield's first DLC expansion, The Isle of Armor. This week, you can claim a free Galarian Corsola with its Hidden Ability, along with a handful of hard-to-find evolutionary items. Galarian Corsola's Hidden Ability is Cursed Body. When the Pokemon is hit by an attack, there's a 30% chance the move will be disabled, preventing the opposing Pokemon from using it again for four turns. In addition to Galarian Corsola, The Pokemon Company is

‘Slay the Spire’ Finally Launching on iOS this Month, Will Cost $9.99 and Be the Same as the PC Version

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Time Stamp: June 3, 2020 10:53 PM - Modified On: June 3, 2020 - Published By:
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There are certain games that built up a following on other platforms that just scream for a mobile port. Their set of mechanics, their interface, and the way they are controlled would just work perfectly on the touchscreen, and the actual game sessions can also be quick bursts or long marathons which also fit right into how mobile games are played. Over the past couple of years I can’t think of a game that fits this mold better than Slay the Spire from developer MegaCrit, and boy howdy have fans

Pokemon Sword & Shield: New Legendary And Gigantamax Pokemon Revealed

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Time Stamp: June 3, 2020 1:40 PM - Modified On: June 3, 2020 - Published By:
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The Pokemon Company has shared a ton of new details about Pokemon Sword and Shield's upcoming expansions, The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra. Each expansion will introduce a variety of additional Pokemon to the games, including some brand-new Legendaries and alternate forms. Galarian Slowbro Galarian Slowbro In Isle of Armor, Galarian Slowpoke will be able to evolve into Galarian Slowbro. Unlike a standard Slowbro, this Galar-exclusive variant is a Poison/Psychic type that can learn a special move called Shell Side Arm, which fires poisonous liquid from the Shellder