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Overwatch League online matches canceled following California lockdown

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 6:16 PM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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A new schedule had been set up to counter delays from COVID-19, but even the Overwatch League matches are canceled due to the recent California lockdown. Overwatch League seemingly can’t catch a break as it attempts to move things along and get going again in the wake of cancelations and delays due to the coronavirus. The League had recently announced that it would be shifting to online matches and even put up a schedule for March and April, but due to a recently announced lockdown in California, even the rescheduled

Sony Clarifies PS5 Backwards Compatability, Expects To Support “Overwhelming Majority” Of PS4 Games

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 2:21 PM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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Sony recently gave more details on its upcoming PlayStation 5 console, including backwards compatibility with PS4 games, but has now taken a moment to clear up a misunderstanding. While the initial statement seemed to suggest that only about 100 PS4 games would be playable on PS5 at launch, the update explains that this was simply an example about its initial tests.The update was issued at the top of the original PlayStation Blog post."A quick update on backward compatibility--With all of the amazing games in PS4’s catalog, we've devoted significant efforts

Ben Affleck’s New Movie, The Way Back, Releasing Early On Home Video Due To COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 10:25 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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Ben Affleck's newest movie, the basketball film The Way Back, was only just recently released in theatres, but Warner Bros. has now confirmed it's coming to home video sooner than expected.In the wake of ongoing concerns about COVID-19 (coronavirus), Warner Bros. is releasing the film through digital stores beginning on March 24 for $20 USD. A rental option is expected to come later. March 24 is the same day that Warner Bros. is bringing Birds of Prey to home video to buy.Affleck plays a man battling with alcoholism who coaches

Amazon’s Animal Crossing And Doom Eternal Deliveries Could Be Delayed

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 5:14 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may cause some disruptions in Amazon's shipments of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal. Customers who have pre-ordered either title through the online retailer have been receiving emails notifying them that there may be a delay in their delivery, as the company will "temporarily" be prioritizing shipping out household and medical items."As COVID-19 has spread, we've recently seen an increase in people shopping online which has had an impact on how we serve our customers," Amazon said in a statement shared with GameSpot. "So in

Animal Crossing And Doom Eternal Deliveries From Amazon Could Be Delayed

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 5:13 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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The ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic may cause some disruptions in Amazon's shipments of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal, the retailer has confirmed. Customers who have pre-ordered either title through the online retailer have been receiving emails notifying them that there may be a delay in their delivery, as the company will "temporarily" be prioritizing shipping out household and medical items."As COVID-19 has spread, we've recently seen an increase in people shopping online which has had an impact on how we serve our customers," Amazon said in a statement

MapleStory 2 to shut down by end of March 2020

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 5:12 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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MapleStory 2 is less than two years old, but it has failed to find the audience of the original The MapleStory franchise has been one of Nexon’s more notable properties with its MMO world of cartoonish and lighthearted aesthetic. The first game was hugely popular for a long time, and the second would eventually go live in 2018, but it has never quite found the love and enthusiasm of the original. To that end, the MapleStory 2 devs have announced that they are shutting down service on the game at

GameStop Will Keep Stores Open, Even If It Defies State Government Orders

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:18 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

GameStop Says It’s “Essential Retail,” Won’t Close Stores Amid State Government Recommendations

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:17 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

Netflix Reducing Video Quality Across Europe Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 2:10 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to evolve, many around the world are now spending much more time at home whether they're working or simply self-distancing from others. As such, lots of users are streaming video from home to pass the time.That much streaming video could, potentially, overload internet bandwidth. In an attempt to curb that before it becomes an issue, the European Union commissioner for internal market Thierry Breton revealed he spoke with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, asking for the streaming to downgrade video quality to

Untitled Goose Game Wins Another Game Of The Year Award

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 11:10 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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Untitled Goose Game has won another Game of the Year award. The whimsical game in which you play a grumpy, mischievous goose has won the overall Game of the Year award at Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony, following its GOTY win at the D.I.C.E Awards in February.Untitled Goose Game was developed by Australian studio House House. After launching on PC and Switch in September, the game came to Xbox One and PS4 in December. A line of Untitled Goose Game clothing was also released in the wake of the game's