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Esports One launches its fantasy esports platform

Esports One is a startup betting that there’s a big opportunity in bringing a fantasy sports approach to the world of esports — particularly at a time when traditional pro sports are on pause. Co-founder and COO Sharon Winter told me that the company’s platform, which is leaving beta testing today, is the first “all-in-one fantasy platform” for esports. In other words, it’s not just a site where you can create a fantasy team to compete with others, but also a place where you can research players, read articles about

Hasbro’s Ghostbusters toy line includes new Proton Blasters and ghost figures

These ghost figures are based on new ghosts coming in the new movie, Ghostbusters Afterlife. Ghostbusters is a deeply-beloved movie and a worldwide franchise. From its humble beginnings as a film, the brand has expanded into all lines of products. Shacknews had the pleasure of checking out the Hasbro booth at the Toy Fair, where we got to see first-hand some of the products expected to come out this year. Please check out the video below! Ghostbusters Afterlife – Hasbro Toy Showcase [embedded content] The first product shown off is

An Update on Project xCloud (Preview) for Western Europe

Bringing the Project xCloud preview to gamers across Western Europe is a top priority for us. We know gaming is an important way for people to remain connected, particularly during these times of social distancing, but we also recognize how internet bandwidth has been impacted with strain on regional networks as large volumes of people responsibly stay home and go online. It has been said too many times, but it’s true we are living in unprecedented times due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Here at Xbox, we look to our

NECA Toys’ 2020 showcase includes Back to the Future, Jaws, & Godzilla

Shacknews checked out some of the coolest new toys to come out of NECA during the New York Toy Fair. At Shacknews, we dig toys and action figures. That means we took a trip to New York Toy Fair earlier this year and looked over all the cool stuff headed to store shelves this year and beyond. And, as it turns out, we found a ton of cool stuff. During part of our journey through the magical wonderland that was Toy Fair, we happened upon the NECA booth, where we

Dark Horse Comics interview – How DH helps companies with collectible distribution

Not only do they churn out great comics and collectibles, they also work to help distribute merchandise for other companies. Loads of folks who love collecting all things comics, movies, video games, and anime feverishly look forward to the annual New York Toy Fair. At this event, the world’s best collectible companies gather in The Big Apple to show off their newest designs for the year to a mass of their most dedicated customers. Predictably, Dark Horse comics were at the show, exhibiting a wide range of comic memorabilia and

Huge PC Gaming Sale Cuts Prices On Games, Graphics Cards, And More

If you're stuck at home and thinking of upgrading your PC hardware, now's a pretty good time. Newegg is hosting a huge slate of deals, dubbed the Ultimate Gaming Sale. Among the featured products are new Nvidia and AMD graphics cards as well as SSDs. There are also a number of PC game codes on sale, including Borderlands 3 on Steam for $30.The Ultimate Gaming Sale runs through the end of March, though some deals are only available for a couple of days. We've collected some of the best deals

Switch’s Xenoblade Remake Adds New Story Content, Release Date Confirmed

Nintendo kicked off its surprise Nintendo Direct Mini presentation with another look at Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, the upcoming Switch remaster of the acclaimed Wii RPG. Along with showing off a new trailer, Nintendo announced the game's release date: May 29.The trailer, which you can watch below, provides an overview of the game's story and showcases the improved visuals, which have been touched up considerably in the move to Switch. Most interestingly, the video ends with a look at Xenoblade Chronicles: Future Connected, a brand-new epilogue story included in the

Massive PC Gaming Sale Slashes Prices On Games, Graphics Cards, And More

If you're stuck at home and thinking of upgrading your PC hardware, now's a pretty good time. Newegg is hosting a huge slate of deals, dubbed the Ultimate Gaming Sale. Among the featured products are new Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, SSDs, and pre-built gaming PCs. There are also a number of PC game codes on sale, including Borderlands 3 on Steam for $30.The Ultimate Gaming Sale runs through the end of March, though some deals are only available for a couple of days. We've collected some of the best

Today Only: Macbook Pro, Gaming Monitor Get Steep Discounts At Best Buy

More people are working from home these days, so if you've been on the hunt for a new laptop or monitor, now's a great time to buy one. Best Buy has been offering some fantastic deals on Apple products and other tech recently, and the store just launched a one-day-only sale that features the MacBook Pro and PC gaming hardware. You'll also find discounts on a few 4K TVs, a SanDisk microSD memory card, and more.Fortunately, all of these deals can be shipped straight to you with free shipping and

Go back in time with Basic Fun’s ’80s retro toys

Relive your childhood with some iconic toys from the 80s and 90s thanks to the effort of Basic Fun. Nostalgia is a powerful tool. For a lot of us, reliving our childhood, or passing those memories onto our children, nephews, nieces, and niblings, is important. The team over at Basic Fun have peered into our past and have brought forward a huge collection of toys and activities from the 80s and 90s. Please take a look at the video below! Basin Fun ‘80s retro line showcase [embedded content] Anyone that