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The Xbox One launch parity requirement has caused a lot of friction within the games development community. Microsoft’s policy, which states that all games released via the console’s ID@Xbox platform must launch on the Xbox One either before or at the same time as other devices, is meant to keep Microsoft’s console at the forefront of gaming and give its customers first rights to new releases. As Xbox head Phil Spencer states, the company wants Xbox owners to “feel like they’re first-class....

Microsoft and Sony aren’t just plugging away on consoles for the next generation; on a scale grander than ever before, peripherals - ways to expand the interactive experience outside the box - are becoming a core part of each company’s development strategy. PlayStation Move and the Xbox’s Kinect look only to be the start. Today saw two designs revealed for peripheral technology concepts: one, a Microsoft patent, outlining a projection device that expands visuals beyond the television screen; the other, a Sony teaser trailer, previewing an augmented-reality headset which touts itself as “the future of entertainment....

In what can only be described as a sudden u-turn, Microsoft has announced that it has reversed its decision to increase the monthly fee for Xbox Live Gold. The original decision, made earlier on the same day, would have seen the one month fee increase by $1, and the three month fee increase by $5. However these price changes would not have affected existing subscribers. The reasoning given behind the price hike was that the people over at Microsoft periodically “assess the value and pricing of our services to reflect changes in regional marketplaces and to continue to invest in the Xbox community; we’ll be making price adjustments for Xbox Live Gold in select markets....

With over 2.7 million downloads, the Fossils and Archeology Mod Revival is one of Minecraft’s most beloved mods and it’s not difficult to see why. While most mods introduce a few simple features, this project aimed to bring a whole swathe of prehistoric beasts to the game, as well as new biomes and fossil-based features. Its huge fandom is also owed in part to its seniority. Originally the mod was released over 10 years ago by Flammarilva and Team July, but upon going open source it has seen dedicated support over much of the last decade by an entirely new group of modders who sought to see the mod reach its true potential....

New mobs are often added to Minecraft, creating a rich world with plenty of inhabitants. The fifth mob added to the game were slimes. These green blobs bounce around the world and multiply into smaller slimes when slain. They drop slime balls which are used for several things including making sticky pistons. Slimes can be difficult to find, since they only spawn in specific areas, so this guide is going to go over how to find a slime chunk and make a slime farm....

Many consider the number 13 to be unlucky. It’s a notion that has been reinforced for some players by Final Fantasy XIII’s ill reception, despite its underrated protagonist Lightning. After the events of January 13, 2021, Twitch streamer Nathan may subscribe to this same belief. Nathan is a regular streamer on Twitch who mostly streams Minecraft. Over the course of two years, Nathan built up a respectable following streaming Minecraft that, while not equaling any of the titans of Twitch, is still a powerful thing to accomplish....

The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which had a huge multiplayer reveal today, will make some interesting changes to the long-running franchise. For an annual franchise like Call of Duty, it’s important for developers to find the balance between making improvements to the formula to keep it interesting and changing the formula so much that it upsets the fans. The new game is no different, and Infinity Ward has already outlined some of what players can expect....

In most military shooters, Night Vision goggles are used to heighten the realism of a single-player campaign sequence for maybe a mission or two. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, however, is trying to use Night Vision to create a unique experience in its multiplayer modes, both by giving the component a new look and feel while also supporting a completely new set of tactics. On any night map in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, players will have access to Night Vision goggles that function as you’d expect....

Digital artist “comics_abomonation” recently posted an original piece of fan art to the Marvel Studios Reddit board depicting WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau as one of her comic book superhero alter-egos, Photon. Monica Rambeau has recently been featured on the Disney Plus show WandaVision, working for the secretive government agency S.W.O.R.D as she attempts to unravel the mystery of Wanda Maximoff’s sitcom-style reality. In WandaVision she’s portrayed by actress Teyonah Parris, but Rambeau actually made her live-action debut in the 2019 film Captain Marvel as a much younger version of the character....

When it comes to Ryu Ga Gotoku’s Judgment, a spin-off of the popular Yakuza franchise, players take on the role of Takayuki Yagami, a private detective. As well as dealing with Yakuza politics, private cases, and trying to uncover the identity of the serial killer known as “the Mole”, Yagami can also date a number of characters. There are four different women that Yagami can date, and there are three achievements/trophies tied to getting the women to confess their feelings to you....

A few weeks ago, we reported on a story that said Kevin Conroy — the iconic voice of Batman — would not be returning for Warner Bros. Montreal’s Batman: Arkham Origins. Given that the game featured a much younger Bruce Wayne, the decision made sense, but disappointed fans nonetheless. Then, just yesterday, came news that Kevin Conroy would be voicing The Dark Knight once again, as confirmed by the voice actor at Dallas Comic-Con....

Things have finally calmed down after the odd kerfuffle around the price of GameStop stock that occurred late last January. Except for the day traders who caused the situation, who are now having to deal with regulators who think what they did might be illegal. Late last month, several investors on the subreddit r/WallStreetBets noticed that a number of hedge funds were shorting GameStop stocks, effectively betting on them to lose....

Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is officially coming this fall with a release date of November 13. The Kingdom Hearts chronicle spans a massive time frame, and we’re not just talking about the huge gaps of time it took for Square Enix to finish this story. Following the adventures of Sora as he journeys from world to world, rescuing his friends, making new ones, and fulfilling his destiny of becoming a Key Master is a winding journey that sees the main characters grow into their personalities....

With the social distancing movement in full swing, gamers are relying now more than ever on virtual ways to connect with friends. The recently released KOONGYA Draw Party is a mobile game that does just that in the form of pun puzzles. Oh, and there are also some food emojis turned into kawaii creatures that cheer you on. Sound intriguing? From its adorably cheerful and calming aesthetic to its display of clever and witty puns, KOONGYA Draw Party is a fun and silly way to pass the time....

One of the developers from the now-unsupported multiplayer FPS game LawBreakers revealed some unreleased content for its fans. Josh Rife is a Senior Environment Artist working at Boss Key Productions and was responsible for many of the settings in the game. A few days ago on Twitter he posted some of unused content that he had stashed away on his hard drive, now uploaded to Artstation. The content is a series of stills from various maps and arenas that were intended to be released “every few weeks,” according to Josh....

Zack Snyder’s Justice League was finally released on HBO Max last week and audiences have been busy sharing their reactions to the updated re-release of the DC superhero film. Amongst those most vocal is comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones, who live-tweeted herself watching the Snyder Cut. Jones began her career as a stand-up comedian and was thrust into stardom after she joined the cast of SNL in 2014....

Gunnar Optiks has had a fascinating journey over the last several decades as its product line of gamer glasses continues to grow. Years ago, you might have seen a pair of Gunnars at Best Buy that looked like safety glasses. These days, Gunnar offers dozens of styles and types of glasses for a variety of needs - not just gaming - all designed to block damaging blue light and reduce digital eye strain....

Warning: contains major spoilers for Line of Duty series 5 For almost a decade, Ted Hastings’ AC-12 has been a thorn in the side of Line of Duty’s organised crime group. In series one, when the OCG blackmailed DCI Tony Gates with his lover’s corpse to make him stymie investigations into their money laundering and drug dealing operation, AC-12 uncovered it all – and they’d only been called in to investigate a freebie bacon sandwich....

WayForward Technologies and GAMEPUMP have ported the light-versus-darkness puzzle title LIT over to the PC platform, but was doing so a bright idea? To gamers with good memories, the word LIT may provide a nostalgic feeling beyond its heavy use in modern culture. In 2009, WayForward Technologies released a game called LIT as a WiiWare title, with the game also receiving a heavily simplified port to iOS and Android devices. It’s the latter version of the title which has now been ported a second time, with WayForward and GAMEPUMP teaming up to release an HD verison of LIT on Steam....

As the name would imply, Standard has long been a mainstay format of Magic: The Gathering. Made up of cards from sets that were the most recently released, Standard allows players to build decks around the newest cards in the format, while it allows Magic’s play design team to cultivate an ever-changing format with unique deckbuilding potential. While most cards in Standard-legal sets are designed with the format in mind, some powerhouses are so strong that they warp the entire meta, resulting in their ban in the format....