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- Nvidia Broadcast App Version 1.2 Launches Today And Improves Echo And Video Noise Reduction
- EA Play Scheduled For July 22 As An All-Virtual Show
- Review Roundup For Army Of The Dead
- Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Pirate Game Has Been Delayed Yet Again
- Xbox Series X|S May Update Rolls Out Today, Fixes Quick Resume Complaints
- Assassin's Creed Had Its Best Year Ever Thanks To Valhalla
- Red Dead Online Weekly Update Makes The West A Seller's Market For Traders
- Adorable New Pokemon Collectibles Are Here: Bonsai Figures, Life-Size Pikachu, And More
- Devolver Announces E3 2021 Showcase Date, June 12
- Amazon's New World MMO Showcases New Dungeon Gameplay Ahead Of Launch
- 16 Minutes Of New World Expedition Gameplay
- Chun-Li Spinning Bird Kicks Her Way Into Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid In New Trailer
- Snag Mass Effect Legendary Edition For A Discount Ahead Of Release Later This Week
- New Uno Play With Pride Deck Released To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community
- PUBG Mobile Goes Full Kaiju With New Godzilla Vs Kong Content
| Nvidia Broadcast App Version 1.2 Launches Today And Improves Echo And Video Noise Reduction Posted: 11 May 2021 09:27 AM PDT Nvidia's Broadcast app, which gives users tools for setting up livestreams from their PCs, is getting a big update today that improves its echo and video noise reduction tech. In Version 1.2, Nvidia has added several new features that help you get rid of unwanted environmental audio and video static. The most significant new feature is called Room Echo Removal, which helps even out your voice if you're streaming from a room with poor acoustics. This feature uses Nvidia's tech to reduce the amount of echo in your audio. The Video Noise Removal feature, meanwhile, will work to reduce noise in your video feed, which is especially prevalent when using low-quality cameras like webcams in low-light spaces. Nvidia is also overhauling some of the app's existing audio and video features. Version 1.2 improves the capabilities of the audio noise removal tool, including additions that help separate out and silence noise from animals and insects. Auto Frame, which dynamically crops the video feed to focus on the person in the shot, has been updated with a buffer zone so that it doesn't constantly move. Now, the camera will only update the crop if the person in the shot moves outside of the middle third of the screen. Finally, the update now lets you use multiple AI-driven effects at once, so you can, for instance, run Auto Frame and Background Blur at the same time. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| EA Play Scheduled For July 22 As An All-Virtual Show Posted: 11 May 2021 09:23 AM PDT EA's annual gaming show EA Play Live is coming back in 2021, but it won't be connected to E3. The publisher said on Tuesday that EA Play Live will be held virtually on July 22. EA made the announcement on social media with a video, but it doesn't appear to contain any teases for what to expect from the showcase. That being said, we have a few guesses. EA is releasing a big new Battlefield game this holiday, while the BioWare team has Dragon Age 4 in the works. These titles, in addition to updates for Apex Legends, are likely to be discussed or shown off during the show, in addition to surprises.
EA Play Live 2020 was held in June amid a very busy schedule for other announcements and reveals from other companies, so it seems EA is looking to give its own show more breathing room this year. Last year's event brought big news, including the announcement of Skate 4. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Review Roundup For Army Of The Dead Posted: 11 May 2021 09:16 AM PDT Zack Snyder's Justice League might have only hit streaming in March, but the director's next film is about to arrive. Army of the Dead is Snyder's long-in-development zombie heist movie, and it hits theaters in the US on Friday, May 14, with a Netflix release following on May 21. The movie focuses on a team of tough mercenaries who are hired to steal millions of dollars from a vault below a Las Vegas casino. The main problem is that Vegas has been infested with zombies, with thousands of hungry undead swarming the streets of the city. The movies has an ensemble cast led by Dave Bautista, and the runnig time clocks in at a hefty 148 minutes. Reviews of Army of the Dead are now online. So far the response has largely been positive, with critics praising the action, humor, and diversity of the cast, but others more critical of the length and attempts at more emotional content. It currently holds 75% on Rotten Tomatoes--so here's what the critics have said about Snyder's zombie action epic. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Ubisoft's Skull & Bones Pirate Game Has Been Delayed Yet Again Posted: 11 May 2021 09:10 AM PDT Ubisoft's long-awaited pirate game Skull & Bones has been delayed once again. The publisher said in its latest earnings report that the game is now slated to launch during the fiscal year 2022-2023, which runs April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023. This is just the latest delay for Skull & Bones, but it's not much of a surprise. In September 2020, Ubisoft confirmed its developers were working on a "new vision" for the game, following a report that said the title was getting rebooted. Skull & Bones is progressing well, Ubisoft management said in a news briefing, adding that it has faith in the creative direction of the title. The additional development time will allow the studio the time it needs to realize its vision, management said. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Xbox Series X|S May Update Rolls Out Today, Fixes Quick Resume Complaints Posted: 11 May 2021 09:03 AM PDT The May 2021 update for Xbox Series X|S is rolling out today, and it brings with it some much-requested fixes to the Quick Resume feature. This update improves stability and performance for Quick Resume, meaning your experience with it should be both more reliable and quicker. The main fixes are improved reliability and loading times when switching between games, which will help smooth out some of the complaints from players. In addition, the update also helps make it easier to tell whether or not a game supports Quick Resume (since some titles only work with a traditional boot sequence). The game you're currently playing will have a tag that lists if it supports the feature, and your game library will now have a Group that lists all the titles currently saved in Quick Resume. Quick Resume is one of the main features differentiating Xbox Series X|S from the PS5. With it, you can keep up to six games suspended in the background, letting you switch between them on the fly without rebooting any of them. While it's a great feature in theory, players have occasionally hit reliability issues when using it, so this update is a welcome fix to help bolster a big part of the Xbox Series X|S experience. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Assassin's Creed Had Its Best Year Ever Thanks To Valhalla Posted: 11 May 2021 08:54 AM PDT Ubisoft has reported earnings for its fiscal year ended March 31, and times are very good for the French publisher. The company posted records for yearly revenue and profit, while Assassin's Creed also had a particularly strong year thanks to Assassin's Creed Valhalla. For the fiscal year, Ubisoft reached a new all-time high of 141 million unique players across console and PC, which was up 20% from last year. The Assassin's Creed series saw "record performance" thanks to the launch of Assassin's Creed Valhalla at the end of 2020. Total franchise revenue for Assassin's Creed was up by 50% compared to the previous record fiscal year in 2012-2013. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Red Dead Online Weekly Update Makes The West A Seller's Market For Traders Posted: 11 May 2021 08:39 AM PDT It's Tuesday, and yet another weekly update for Red Dead Online has rolled out. Each week one role or activity gets a set of bonuses and rewards linked to it, and this time around the game's enterprising Traders are the select bunch. Additionally, players will find that rooting out lawlessness earns them some extra cash this week when they take on bandit hideouts or participate in Trade Route Free Roam events. All the bonuses, rewards, and discounts available this week in Red Dead Online have been outlined in a blog post from Rockstar Games. Bonuses For Traders For any Traders in Red Dead Online, the Wild West has become a seller's market. Whether they're moving their cargo locally or taking a risk and delivering it long-distance, Traders will earn twice as much cash as they normally would. Additionally, any completed sale will also earn players an offer for 40% off any novice or promising Trader item or camp dog. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Adorable New Pokemon Collectibles Are Here: Bonsai Figures, Life-Size Pikachu, And More Posted: 11 May 2021 08:24 AM PDT A new set of Pokemon collectibles now available for preorder. The collectibles run the gamut from Bonsai capsule toys, Gemstone and Terrarium collectibles, and even an insect cage shaped like a Poke Ball. The new range of collectibles is available from Big Bad Toy Store. They'll be releasing throughout 2021 with some of them coming as soon as June, as others are scheduled vaguely for Q4 2021. These new collectibles come just after the recent release of New Pokemon Snap, which features many of these Pokemon frolicking in their wild habitats. Pokemon Bonsai Boxed Set (set of 6)$54 | releases August 2021This set contains six Pokemon Bonsai capsule toys sealed in boxes. The Pokemon include Pikachu, Alolan Vulpix, Ho-oh, Mawile, Poliwag, and Lucario. Pokemon Dreaming Case Vol. 3 (set of 6)$54 | releases September 2021The latest in the "Dreaming" collection shows Pokemon sleeping in tiny decorated Poke Balls. The sleepy Pokemon include Pikachu, Alolan Vulpix, Galaran Ponyta, Alcremie, Minccino, and Whimsicott. Pokemon Terrarium Collection (set of 6)$78 | releases June 2021The Terrarium collection displays Pokemon in Poke Balls modeled to look like terrariums. This set includes Whimsicott, Pikachu & Mantyke, Pumpkaboo & Mimikyu, Glaceon, Emolga, and Fennekin. Pokemon Gemstone Collection (set of 6)$83 | releases June 2021This set includes Pokemon interacting with a variety of gemstones. Those include Pikachu & Pichu, Flareon, Milotic, Misdreavus, Absol, and Celebi. Poke Ball Insect Cage$20 | releases August 2021You can catch Bug-type Pokemon (or just bugs) in this insect cage modeled after the iconic Poke Ball. It sports a strap for easy carrying and vents so your little bug friend can breathe. Pikachu Life-Sized Statue$870 | releases 4th Quarter 2021This massive 20" statue features LED lights and sound effects. It's 1:1 scale so you can envision what it would be like to have an actual Pikachu friend hanging out in your living room. Charmander Statue$600 | releases 4th Quarter 2021This detailed Charmander statue isn't life-sized like Pikachu, but still features LED lights and in the fiery base.
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| Devolver Announces E3 2021 Showcase Date, June 12 Posted: 11 May 2021 08:10 AM PDT Devolver Digital, the boutique games publisher behind Genital Jousting and Hotline Miami, will have a presence during the week of E3 2021, and now the company has revealed when its showcase may be. The publisher said on Twitter that it's "probably" scheduled for June 12. The "probably" is likely in keeping with Devolver's trademark humor and tone, as opposed to any real uncertainty over when the show takes place (we think). June 12 is the first day of E3 2021's digital show. Devolver is not involved with E3 2021 in an official capacity, but the company is seemingly kicking off its own show to make the most of the elevated interest in games that week as the company was known to do in pre-pandemic years. Devolver and E3's organizer, the ESA, have clashed before. Devolver was known to host its own event across the street from the Los Angeles Convention Center where it would promote its games and work with journalists and influencers who attended E3 proper. Devolver said in 2017 that it lost $100,000 due to its spat with the ESA. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Amazon's New World MMO Showcases New Dungeon Gameplay Ahead Of Launch Posted: 11 May 2021 08:07 AM PDT New World is the largest game set to be released from Amazon Games. In the same vein of World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV, New World is an online RPG where players can take on quests, take in lore, and collect loot in the world of Aeternum--essentially a high-fantasy setting that takes inspiration from the Americas during the Age of Exploration. With its August 31 launch approaching, the developers of the large-scale open-world MMO opened up New World to a final preview ahead of its release later this summer. One of the many constants in an MMO is the focus on dungeon-crawling, and we had the chance to dive into New World's take on group quests, called Excavations. As the name suggests, Excavations are about uncovering and exploring the lost ruins of Aeternum, which houses ancient treasures and hidden threats that have gone undisturbed before your arrival. This particular Excavation starts out in a network of mines before descending further into the ruins of a lost civilization. Tying back into the themes of New World, the MMO is about exploring an unfamiliar land and uncovering its lost history. The actual gameplay loop of the Excavation follows the same tried and true formula of MMO dungeon-crawling missions. New World's action-focused combat, which has players manage stamina as they dodge attacks, parry strikes, and aim their ranged attacks in real-time, makes each fight feel like an active and thrilling engagement. With each player taking on a needed role, and with coordination being a must, these high-level, group-focused missions present a solid amount of fun and excitement--if a bit familiar compared to other MMOs. However, what really sets New World apart is the freeform and classless character system. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| 16 Minutes Of New World Expedition Gameplay Posted: 11 May 2021 08:00 AM PDT  Check out some extended gameplay of the Amrine expedition in Amazon's New World MMO. |
| Chun-Li Spinning Bird Kicks Her Way Into Power Rangers: Battle For The Grid In New Trailer Posted: 11 May 2021 07:57 AM PDT After announcing the Street Fighter V pack last month, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid has unveiled Chun-Li--aka the Blue Phoenix Ranger--via a new trailer. The trailer shows the Interpol agent battling against the heroes and villains of the Power Rangers universe with her Chinese Kempo style, with many of her trademark moves on display including the Lightning Kick, Spinning Bird Kick, and her Hoyokusen super move from Street Fighter V. Chun-Li's Class of '93 alternate costume makes an appearance as well, changing Chun-Li's attire from her Ranger outfit to a shirt and skirt combo worthy of the early 90s high school scene. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Snag Mass Effect Legendary Edition For A Discount Ahead Of Release Later This Week Posted: 11 May 2021 07:53 AM PDT The biggest game release this week is Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a remastered compilation of the first three games in BioWare's iconic action-RPG series. Though $60 is a pretty good value already for a trio of lengthy RPGs, you can already get a discount ahead of release. Walmart is selling console preorders for $50.94 right now. It's certainly possible that stock will sell out, so those still looking to preorder should snatch this deal up as soon as possible. Amazon was matching this deal but has since sold out of copies for both PS4 and Xbox One. If you order now from Walmart, you can get free release-day delivery.  Continue Reading at GameSpot  |
| New Uno Play With Pride Deck Released To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Community Posted: 11 May 2021 07:39 AM PDT The iconic tabletop card game Uno is getting a new deck themed around the LGBTQ+ community and pride in general. Mattel has announced a new deck called Uno Play with Pride, and it's part of a new collaboration with the It Gets Better Project charity. In addition to creating a new deck, Mattel is donating $50,000 to the It Gets Better Project, while the board game company will also be a partner for the group's digital pride festival in June.  Gallery The new Play with Pride edition of Uno is the same game you know, but its box is now more colorful and the wild card features two hearts and rainbow colors. The box also states, "Embrace diversity with the classic game that's perfect for everyone." Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| PUBG Mobile Goes Full Kaiju With New Godzilla Vs Kong Content Posted: 11 May 2021 07:38 AM PDT PUBG Mobile has unleashed a clash of the titans on its player base, partnering with Godzilla vs Kong for a kaiju-sized Version 1.4 update to the battle royale. Godzilla, Kong, and Mechagodzilla will now appear on the Erangel, Sanhok, and Livk maps in the brand new Titan Strikes mode. They will not attack players--unless too many gather around the massive beasts--instead trying to destroy new Apex Cybernetics buildings and Monster Settlements. The new structures can be looted once destroyed, though the Monster Settlements will contain hostile monsters that will need to be defeated first. The update also comes with a pair of additions timed for early June. The first is brand new Arena map called Hangar coming June 1--which supports which supports the Arena Training, Team Deathmatch, and Team Gun Game modes--while June 9 adds new Lab structures to the Erangel map. These Labs contain "Quantum Transformation Devices" which turns you into a "minature insect player" for a completely new game mode. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
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