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Xbox Series X Release Date Seemingly Revealed, But Microsoft Says No Announcement Yet

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 2:57 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Update: A Microsoft spokesperson tells GameSpot that the official website listing an Xbox Series X release date was a mistake. Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb shared an identical message on Twitter, saying, "An Xbox product page in some regions inaccurately listed the launch date for Xbox Series X as Thanksgiving 2020. We are committed to launching Holiday 2020." The original story follows.An Xbox product page in some regions inaccurately listed the launch date for Xbox Series X as Thanksgiving 2020. We are committed to launching Holiday 2020 — Larry Hryb ?✨

Xbox Series X Release Date Listed On Xbox Site, But Microsoft Says No Announcement Yet

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 2:57 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Update: A Microsoft spokesperson tells GameSpot that the official website listing an Xbox Series X release date was a mistake. Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb shared an identical message on Twitter, saying, "An Xbox product page in some regions inaccurately listed the launch date for Xbox Series X as Thanksgiving 2020. We are committed to launching Holiday 2020." The original story follows.An Xbox product page in some regions inaccurately listed the launch date for Xbox Series X as Thanksgiving 2020. We are committed to launching Holiday 2020 — Larry Hryb ?✨

Wasteland 3 hands-on preview: Tundra, trouble, and turns

Source Node: https://www.shacknews.com/article/116952/wasteland-3-hands-on-preview-tundra-trouble-and-turns
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 7:00 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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The original Wasteland came out over 30 years ago, which was followed by a ground-breaking sequel in 2014. Now, some six years later, Wasteland 3 is on the horizon. The team at inXile Entertainment have been hard at work crafting an experience that evokes the same emotions and challenges of Wasteland 2, while also ensuring systems and mechanics advance and evolve. With the release of Wasteland 3 scheduled for May 19, 2020, Shacknews had the opportunity to go hands-on with a preview build of the game on PC. We’re pleased

The new Xbox Insider Hub (Beta) launches today!

Source Node: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/17/new-xbox-insider-hub-launches-today/
Time Stamp: March 17, 2020 3:02 PM - Modified On: March 17, 2020 - Published By:
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We’re excited to finally announce that the new Xbox Insider Hub is available, starting today, to a subset of Xbox Insiders! For months we’ve been hard at work to bring you the best app experience as an Xbox Insider. Previous posts about the changes we’ve made to the program and app:   Who gets the Xbox Insider Hub (Beta) first?   As mentioned, we are slowly rolling out the Xbox Insider Hub (Beta) starting today. More users will receive the app in the coming weeks. And we’ll make sure to announce when that happens. As of right now, if

Xbox Series X Adds HDR To Older Games That Don’t Have HDR

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Time Stamp: March 16, 2020 12:10 PM - Modified On: March 16, 2020 - Published By:
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The Xbox Series X can use a Smart Delivery feature to give you a version of software that matches your current hardware power, but even older games that haven't been enhanced for new hardware will get a visual upgrade. According to a detailed breakdown from Digital Foundry, the Series X will use a machine-learning algorithm to upgrade older games with high-dynamic range (HDR) color.The report says both Halo 5 and Fusion Frenzy were shown running with HDR, and a heatmap showed highlights that went beyond the capabilities of standard dynamic

E3 2020 To Be Canceled – Sources

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Time Stamp: March 11, 2020 1:17 AM - Modified On: March 11, 2020 - Published By:
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E3 2020 will no longer go ahead, multiple sources have told GameSpot. Rumors swirled today that the consumer and trade show would soon be officially canceled amidst dwindling support from video game publishers and platform holders, as well as ongoing safety concerns due to coronavirus. Several sources have confirmed the news to GameSpot, but the ESA has still not officially announced the cancellation.The first rumblings came from a tweet made by publisher Devolver Digital that encouraged people to cancel their E3 plans, flights, and accommodation. Since then, Ars Technica also

Disney Canceled A Tron TV Show From Oscar-Winner John Ridley

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Time Stamp: March 10, 2020 12:02 AM - Modified On: March 10, 2020 - Published By:
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A big new story from The Hollywood Reporter contains fascinating insight into Disney's new streaming service, Disney+, including some of its growing pains. One of the revelations from the story is that Disney was said to be working on a Tron TV series from Oscar-winning writer John Ridley (12 Years A Slave, Three Kings, American Crime) before it was eventually scuttled.The Tron series was never announced, so this is the first time we're hearing about it. The report goes on to state that Ridley was working on the series as

You Can Help Create A Coronavirus Vaccine By Playing This Game

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Time Stamp: March 7, 2020 7:12 AM - Modified On: March 7, 2020 - Published By:
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COVID-19, otherwise known as the novel coronavirus, is an ongoing global outbreak that has affected over 97 countries and territories. Declared as a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is currently no vaccine to completely stop this global epidemic. However, a team of researchers at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle have come up with an unusual technique to combat the COVID-19 virus outbreak: video games, providing a glimmer of hope in this gloom and doom time.  Foldit, the crowdsourcing online puzzle video game that was launched