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CultureThe Xbox Series X Has 60 FPS As ‘Standard’, But It’s Not Guaranteed
After Ubisoft confirmed today that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run on the Xbox Series X at a minimum of only 30 frames-per-second, people are wondering what they can expect from Microsoft’s new gaming console. The answer is not constant 60 fps gaming. “Developers always have flexibility in how they use the power, so a standard…
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Tips & GuidesHow To Squeeze The Most Points Out Of Xbox Game Pass Quests
Xbox Game Pass, like many of the on-demand games it offers, has side-quests. It’s true: By accomplishing tasks relevant to Game Pass, you can earn real rewards. And just like in a real game, you can minimize the effort it takes to maximize your rewards. These Xbox Game Pass quests aren’t to be confused with…
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The A.V. Club Heading into the finale, Survivor all-star Rob Cesternino picks season 40’s likeliest winner | Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight | The Takeout The solution for socially distant dining: Tiny greenhouses | The Root ‘If You Ran for Ahmaud, You Need to Stand for Bre’: Breonna Taylor’s Death Isn’t Getting Enough Attention |…
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CultureArnold Schwarzenegger Will Return As Dutch In Predator: Hunting Grounds
Arnold Schwarzenegger is finally returning to the world of Predator, but not in a sequel to the iconic action film. The former bodybuilder and (ugh) California governor will provide voice lines to asymmetrical multiplayer game Predator: Hunting Grounds in an update on May 26, shedding light on what Alan “Dutch” Schaefer has been getting up…
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CultureDisco Elysium Update Drops Minimum Specs To ‘Mariana Trench Levels’
One of the biggest barriers to entry with PC games is being able to afford a computer capable of running them. ZA/UM, the developers of Disco Elysium, aim to democratize this process a bit with the new “Working Class” update, which should make the conversation-heavy roleplaying game playable on a variety of older, less powerful…
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CultureKotaku Game DiaryCall Of Duty: Warzone’s Rewards Screen Needs To Chill
I’m apparently earning tons of cool shit after every Call of Duty: Warzone match. However, it’s hard to appreciate any of it as an overeager barrage of bonuses and unlocks flashes across the screen after every match. I’ve been playing a lot more Warzone after only trying a match or two back when it first…
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CultureSony’s next Nintendo Direct-style State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday but it won’t be about PS5. According to a new post over on the PlayStation Blog the May 14 broadcast will be a special episode dedicated to Ghost of Tsushima. It’ll air at 4:00 p.m. ET and last 18 minutes
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CultureTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remaster Coming September 4
Tony Hawk fans who’ve signed up for the legendary skater’s text service have received a message today indicating that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 are making some sort of comeback. Update: It’s official, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is coming out on September 4 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. No word…
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CultureSony Copies Microsoft, Creates New PlayStation Studios Brand
Today Sony announced a new name for its first-party games: PlayStation Studios. PlayStation Studios will consist of Sony’s internal studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Santa Monica Studio. The news was announced alongside a video of a new opening cinematic that will play before each PlayStation Studios game starts on your console. It shows…
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UncategorizedOh hey, Guillermo Del Toro’s Netflix series, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, is getting a video game. Developed by Wayforward Technologies and coming to consoles and PC September 25, Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia is a platforming action RPG featuring an all-new story featuring voice talent from the show.
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CulturePlay Tetris 99 This Weekend, Get An Awesome Animal Crossing Theme
Tetris 99‘s 13th Maximus Cup runs May 15 through May 18. Those skillful enough to earn 100 points during the event will secure themselves an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme for the game, full of faces, icons, and music from the popular island life simulator. It’s very cute. I don’t know how motivated I’d be…
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