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Pokémon Go Update Adds Flashing Screens, Niantic Working On A Fix

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 01:15 PM PDT

Niantic has responded to reports that a recent update to Pokémon Go is causing flashing images that could cause photosensitive players to suffer potential harm. The developer replied to various outlets explaining that they are working "as quickly as possible" to correct the issue.

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All-Digital E3 Was A Mess

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 10:30 AM PDT

Another E3 has come and gone. This year's multi-day commercial for upcoming video games sure...happened. Was it terribly exciting? No, not that we were expecting it to be. Was it downright terrible? Also no. But in failing to find its footing on an all-digital stage, E3 2021 ended up being a showcase for the many…

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FIFA 21's Loot Boxes Can Now Be Previewed Before You Buy

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 09:30 AM PDT

Two years after EA described FIFA's loot boxes as "surprise mechanics", the publisher might be finally backing down under enormous international pressure. EA has announced today that you can see what's inside a Festival of FUTball Ultimate Team Pack before you buy it. Way to ruin the "surprise"!

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Videogame Article

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 07:30 AM PDT

Pithy opening that assumes my position as the imparter of information, but also implies my confidence that over a beer we could get on just fine. Declaration of the news story in one line, strongly suggesting—though absolutely not directly saying so—that I am first to break this story.

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Four Games That Resonate (And One I Hate) As I Celebrate Juneteenth

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 06:20 AM PDT

Juneteenth, once an obscure, informal holiday celebrating Black freedom, is now bigger than it's ever been. It commemorates when the last enslaved people in Texas, the final Confederate state, were set free on June 19th, 1865. Today, on this year's Juneteenth, countries around the world are reckoning with anti-Black…

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Metro Exodus's Shiny PS5/XBS Updates Are Out Now

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 05:45 AM PDT

It's pretty tricky to keep on top of which last-gen games are planning to update themselves for your fancy modern consoles, which is why I tattoo each morsel of information on my face. Looking in the mirror first thing this morning, I noticed that it's today when Metro Exodus's major free upgrade arrives.

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In Japan, Demon Slayer Just Sold Over A Million Blu-Rays And DVDs In Three Days

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:30 AM PDT

Physical media is not dead! That is, if it plays Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train. In Japan, the movie's disc release is drumming up some serious business.

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The Best Metroid: Dread Reaction Comes From A Metroid Cosplayer

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 04:00 AM PDT

To get ready for Nintendo's E3 presentation, you might have poured yourself a beverage, grabbed a snack, and got comfy. Cosplayer Bonbon, it seems, donned a Varia Power Suit.

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New Gundam Game Being Developed For Esports

Posted: 18 Jun 2021 02:00 AM PDT

Gundam is big business. As are esports. And now, Bandai Namco is eager to get further in on that sweet, sweet professional gaming.

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Howdy Snake

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 07:35 PM PDT

Richard Anderson is a veteran artist who has worked on everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Thor, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy) to Paddington to the Arkham games to Guild Wars.

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It's Not That Hard Keeping Big Resellers Away From Graphics Cards

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 06:00 PM PDT

While a Micro Center in Dallas was the site of some depressing scenes earlier this month, when a huge crowd crushed against the store trying to get their hands on a new GPU, other stores in the chain have implemented far more stringent measures against scalpers and resellers.

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Oh Hey, George R. R. Martin Is Talking About Elden Ring

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT

While in town to receive an honorary doctorate from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin spoke with local news station WWTW about his life, TV shows and, hey, the upcoming video game Elden Ring.

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The Xbox Design Lab Is Back, Letting You Make Tacky Next-Gen Controllers

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 03:00 PM PDT

The Xbox Design Lab website is back, letting users officially create their own custom controllers that are then built and shipped by Microsoft. The Lab was first launched in 2016, but shut down for a bit during the Xbox Series X/S launch. Now, it's back and supports the new Xbox controller too.

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The (Un)cancelation of David Dobrik

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 02:40 PM PDT

A month ago, YouTube darling David Dobrik went on a YouTube hiatus following allegations that a former member of his vlogging group sexually assaulted a woman during the filming of a now-deleted video. Around the same time, news came out that a close friend of Dobrik's was gravely injured in a stunt performed for a…

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The Best Xbox Demos To Play This Weekend, Before They're Gone

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 02:30 PM PDT

Back for its second year, the Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event—which somehow didn't get a more palatable name during its time off—puts up 40 demos of unreleased games, generally indies. Over the past few days, two of us—staff writer Ari Notis and weekend editor Zack Zweizen—have given a bunch of these demos a spin.…

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Nintendo's Game Builder Garage Spawned These 7 Amazing Creations

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:30 PM PDT

Game Builder Garage launched on the Switch last Friday. In less than a week, users have already used Nintendo's visual programming tool to craft their own takes on Sonic the Hedgehog, Doom Eternal, and the obligatory remake of Kojima's P.T. demo. And don't even get me started on screaming event presenter Toad.

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Black Ops Cold War Season 4 Has New Maps, Warzone Gets Magic Doors

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:00 PM PDT

Call of Duty's Season Four update has arrived for Black Ops Cold War and Warzone, bringing a new limited-time event, as well as more maps, modes, operators, and a little Black Ops magic.

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Lego Mario Leak Shows Massive Bowser Airship

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 01:00 PM PDT

On Wednesday, Amazon Australia uploaded a listing for the next big Lego Mario seemingly ahead of its official reveal. It's a full Lego build of Bowser's classic airship. While it has since been removed from Amazon, the internet never forgets. Lego fans quickly downloaded and shared images of the set online before it…

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Elden Ring Will Be Easier, Dev Says, But No Difficulty Options

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 12:30 PM PDT

Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki recently sat down with Japanese gaming outlet Famitsu to discuss the upcoming From Software adventure following its stunning reintroduction at E3 2021. While their conversation treads similar ground to other interviews, Miyazaki also got into the ways his team is hoping to make…

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Among Us Developers Say They 'Burnt Out' After Twitch Success

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 12:00 PM PDT

It's weird to think about, but there was a time less than a year ago when Among Us wasn't a household name. When it first launched in 2018, it wasn't a failure, exactly, but it seemed destined to live out its days as quietly as a good imposter—except without the killing. Then, last summer, it blew up thanks to a small…

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How To Play PS5 Games On A PS4

Posted: 17 Jun 2021 11:51 AM PDT

New PlayStation 5 consoles are still impossible to find, but that doesn't mean you can't play PS5 games like Returnal and Ratchet & Clank. You just need a PlayStation 4. And a friend...with a PS5. Oh, yeah, and you'll both need PS Plus subscriptions. And some patience. Okay, it's not exactly a breeze, but it is…

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