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Google Chromebooks join the GeForce Now ecosystem

18 August 2020, 14:00

GeForce Now beta launched on ChromeOS. Type in a URL, plug in a mouse, and play.

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Apple strikes Epic with iOS dev tools access revocation

18 August 2020, 12:11

Retaliatory move could affect every Unreal Engine game on iOS and MacOS.

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EA Access and Origin Access merged into EA Play

17 August 2020, 13:11

And Origin Access Premier becomes EA Play Pro, in a branding revamp.

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Fortnite removed from App Store and Play Store, Epic will sue

14 August 2020, 10:11

Epic recently added direct V-Bucks payments in the game which save gamers 20 per cent.

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Microsoft confirms that the Xbox Series X will launch in November

12 August 2020, 10:11

However, we don't have an exact date or pricing - and Halo Infinite has been delayed to 2021.

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EA Access will arrive on Steam shortly

11 August 2020, 10:11

Valve has announced EA's game membership subscriptions will be on Steam "very soon".

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Apple App Store guidelines mean no xCloud / Stadia on iOS

7 August 2020, 11:10

This is why Android was the focus of the recent Xbox Wire blog post about cloud gaming.

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Analogue Pocket premium retro portable delayed to May 2021

28 July 2020, 13:12

To soften the blow the developers have announced some new features.

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Microsoft CFO indicates Xbox Series X will arrive in November

24 July 2020, 12:11

Microsoft just shared 10 world premieres and 22 games being readied for the launch.

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GOG Galaxy 2.0 users get Epic Games Store integration

21 July 2020, 10:11

The move helps in "breaking down walls between PC stores," said an Epic exec.

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Xbox Game Pass will include Project xCloud gaming

17 July 2020, 10:11

Meanwhile, Microsoft has pulled the plug on Xbox One X / One S Digital production.

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Far Cry 6 Collector's Edition comes with replica flame thrower

13 July 2020, 10:10

Other Ubisoft Forward highlights - Watch Dogs: Legion, AC Valhalla gameplay trailers.

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Sony makes a $250m investment in Epic Games

10 July 2020, 13:31

And it has shown off its PS5 retail game case designs for the first time.

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Sega's latest mini-console is a tiny arcade cabinet

8 July 2020, 11:11

The Astro City Mini has arcade style controls, screen, and 36 built-in titles. Priced ~ £100.

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Ubisoft Forward: Watch Dogs 2 PC a giveaway during the showcase

7 July 2020, 12:11

Meanwhile 30 minutes of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla gameplay has been leaked.

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Atari VCS orders guaranteed to be fulfilled before Christmas

6 July 2020, 13:11

Pre-order special prices are available until 31st July. Atari VCS all-in bundle costs US$389.

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HyperX teams up with Champion for RGB reflecting clothing

3 July 2020, 12:12

Now your clothes can be in sync with your RGB LED PC gear, claim the eSports partners.

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UK Lords report calls for action on Loot Boxes in games

2 July 2020, 11:22

Loot boxes in games introduce "games of chance" and should be regulated as such.

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Xbox Series S Lockhart to be revealed this August

30 June 2020, 14:11

AMD APU inside is said to offer the same CPU config/speeds as the X, but a lower tier GPU.

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Epic's free game vault campaign precipitates 61m active users

24 June 2020, 13:11

Putting that number into perspective, Steam has about 95m monthly active users.

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Microsoft shutting down Mixer, partners with Facebook Gaming

23 June 2020, 11:13

Sweetener for the deal for Microsoft is that xCloud will be promoted to 2bn Facebook users.

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Square Enix games return to the GeForce Now streaming service

19 June 2020, 10:11

14 of the firm's best games added, including the Deus Ex and Tomb Raider series.

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Cyberpunk 2077 game delayed to a 19th November launch

18 June 2020, 19:01

Delayed for 'polish'. The Night City Wire goes ahead as planned on 25th June, though.

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Google Stadia support comes to all android phones (experimental)

15 June 2020, 11:11

In addition to widening its support base, Google has added optional on screen controls.

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QOTW: What was the first game console you purchased?

12 June 2020, 16:31

And which games made it shine?

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Sony takes the wraps off its PlayStation 5 consoles

12 June 2020, 11:11

And it shares the first details of nine new PS5 games from PlayStation Studios.

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Call of Duty update prompts '84GB' to trend on Twitter

11 June 2020, 13:41

Infinity Ward says this update is large as it is working to make future updates smaller.

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Nvidia GeForce Now arrives on Android TV devices

11 June 2020, 11:11

Nvidia has optimised it for the LG U+ UHD3, experiences on other devices may vary.

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Premier League coverage to include EA Sports crowd noises

8 June 2020, 12:49

Sky Sports will use EA Sports FIFA crowd noises, chants to create "vibrant atmosphere".

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EA brings former Origin exclusives to Steam

5 June 2020, 11:21

13 classic titles to start with. And EA Access subscriptions are coming to Steam too.

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Sony indefinitely delays tomorrow's PS5 gameplay reveal

2 June 2020, 11:11

And other launches are cancelled so focus isn't taken away from the murder of George Floyd.

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EA open sources C&C Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert

22 May 2020, 12:11

And in other PC games news: Civilization VI for free, Valorant launch, Crucible available.

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Doom Eternal Denuvo Anti-Cheat to be banished in next update

21 May 2020, 11:11

id Software has decided to re-evaluate anti-cheat integration after player feedback.

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