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Baldur’s Gate III Welcomes Mac Users With Full Game Release

Mac users who have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to play Baldur’s Gate III can rejoice, as Larian Studios has announced that the full version of the game will be available for Mac on September 21. Previously, Mac users had access to a limited, early access version of the game, which only allowed them to play the first act with a cap of approximately 25 hours of gameplay.

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September 14, 2023
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Starfield Players Stumble Upon a Profitable Discovery: The Loot-Distributing Mud Puddle

Looking to get rich quick in Starfield? There are plenty of legitimate ways to earn credits in Bethesda’s open world space RPG, or you could search for a seemingly magical puddle of mud containing credits and heaps of valuable items.

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September 14, 2023
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Respected Game Director Stig Asmussen Departs from EA

Renowned game director Stig Asmussen, recognized for his work on the highly acclaimed God of War series and later EA’s Star Wars Jedi games, has announced his departure from Respawn Entertainment to explore new opportunities. Asmussen’s leadership played a pivotal role in rejuvenating EA’s Star Wars portfolio, with both Jedi titles achieving significant critical acclaim and commercial success.

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September 14, 2023
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Sony PS5 Update: Dolby Atmos Support and New Features

Sony has released a new software update for the PlayStation 5, offering a range of new features and enhancements. One of the notable additions is the support for Dolby Atmos on compatible HDMI devices, allowing users to experience the console’s 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech. This feature, along with others, was initially introduced in a beta update and is now available to all PS5 users.

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September 13, 2023
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Modern Warfare 3 Crossplay and Cross Progression: What You Need to Know

Is there Modern Warfare 3 crossplay? The biggest FPS game this year is available, as always, across Steam, Battle.net, Xbox, and PlayStation, and given that you want your best squad dropping into battle with you, it’s worth getting to know how crossplay works in Modern Warfare 3, as well as MW3 cross-progression.

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September 12, 2023
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Apple Event 2023: Unveiling the Highly Anticipated iPhone 15

The atmosphere is buzzing once again at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park as tech enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of the latest hardware. This time, however, the excitement seems to be focused on Apple’s new iPhones and Apple Watches, as opposed to the mixed reality headset that garnered so much attention earlier this year. With years of refinement under their belts, it’s hard to imagine these beloved devices looking drastically different, but Apple has been known to surprise us.

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September 12, 2023
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Hot Toys Unveils Stunning Sabine Wren Figure with Loth-Cat Accessory

Hot Toys has recently unveiled its official Sabine Wren sixth-scale figure, offering fans of Star Wars Rebels a chance to add this renegade character to their collection. Although Ahsoka is the main character of the self-titled series on Disney+, this new Mandalorian show features Sabine Wren, who has grown up by the time Ahsoka’s series begins. Hot Toys has provided a screen-accurate design of Sabine, complete with her beskar armor adorned with unique graffiti designs, including the Starbird motif that became the symbol for the Rebel Alliance. The figure comes with a detailed undersuit, a pair of blasters, and an LED light-up version of Ezra Bridger’s lightsaber. It also includes a hologram miniature of Sabine’s missing friend and a themed display stand. Perhaps the standout accessory is the replica Loth-cat that accompanies Sabine in this stunning figure.

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September 12, 2023
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Customize Your Starfield Experience with Jogging Speed Mods

Starfield’s jogging speed can sometimes feel a bit too fast, but don’t worry! There are mods available to help you adjust it to your liking. When playing the RPG, you might have noticed that your jogging speed is significantly faster than that of the other non-playable characters (NPCs) around you. This can be quite frustrating, particularly when you’re trying to keep up with NPCs during quests. Fortunately, some talented players have created mods to address this issue.

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September 12, 2023
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Forza Motorsport Unveils PC Requirements and New Features

Xbox and Turn 10 Studios have recently revealed the much-anticipated PC requirements for the upcoming Forza Motorsport installment. With a focus on enhancing the gaming experience, the developers are offering support for native resolutions up to 4K and beyond. Players can also expect advanced graphics technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS 2 and AMD’s FSR 2.2 supersampling.

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August 22, 2023
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Disney Plus Hits the Shelves: The Mandalorian, Loki, and WandaVision Get 4K Blu-Ray Releases

After much anticipation, Disney is finally releasing select seasons of its popular Marvel and Star Wars shows on Blu-ray and 4K UHD. Fans can look forward to the first seasons of Loki, WandaVision, and Star Wars: The Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2 being available on physical media. These releases will feature each episode in 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray formats, and they will come with collectible concept art cards, exclusive bonus feature content, and special steelbook packaging designed by Attila Szarka.

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August 22, 2023
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The End of an Era: Microsoft Ceases Production of Kinect

Microsoft has officially announced the end of Kinect hardware production, putting an end to an era. Despite its initial promise, Kinect struggled to capture the interest of gamers and became synonymous with shovelware games. While it was shipped with Xbox One in 2013, it failed to gain traction and was eventually unbundled. However, Microsoft repurposed Kinect for mixed reality and enterprise solutions, offering the Azure Kinect Developer Kit. Now, they have decided to discontinue its production.

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August 22, 2023
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Bethesda Exec and Former World of Warcraft Director Clash Over Starfield’s Leaked Title Screen

A recent clash between a Bethesda executive and a former World of Warcraft director has ignited a debate over Starfield’s leaked title screen. The clash began when Mark Kern, the former director of World of Warcraft, tweeted a screenshot of the Starfield title screen and criticized the amount of effort put into its design. Kern suggested that the title screen either showed rushed development or a lack of care from the team.

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August 22, 2023
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Xbox Unveils Official Series X Console Wraps for Gamers to Customize Their Consoles

Microsoft has announced a range of official Xbox Series X console wraps that will be released later this year. These wraps, designed specifically for Series X, come in three varieties: Starfield, Arctic Camo, and Mineral Camo. The Starfield wrap will be available in the US, Canada, and Europe on October 18 for $49.99 / £44.99, while the camo variants will release on November 10 for $44.99 / £39.99.

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August 22, 2023
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Cheating in Competitive Pokémon: A Widespread Issue Revealed by New Data

A recent survey of the competitive Pokémon Scarlet and Violet community has shed light on the prevalence of cheating in the popular Nintendo Switch game. The survey analyzed teams used by professional players and found that over 50 percent of them did not conform to the game’s current rules.

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August 22, 2023
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Baldur’s Gate 3 on Steam Deck: Is It Compatible and How Does It Perform?

Baldur’s Gate 3, the popular RPG set in the Forgotten Realms universe, is indeed compatible with the Steam Deck, Valve’s portable gaming device. The game has received the ‘Verified’ status from Valve, indicating that it should run smoothly on the handheld console. Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur’s Gate 3, confirmed this via a tweet, also mentioning that the game looks great on the Steam Deck. However, there are a few performance issues that players should be aware of.

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August 19, 2023
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Discovering the Legacy of Starfield Mechs

A recent animated short in the Starfield: The Settled Systems series revealed that humans have created mechanized armor suits for warfare and interplanetary exploration. These mechs played a significant role in the Colony War fought near Akila City, suggesting that remnants of these machines may be found beyond the city walls.

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August 19, 2023
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Skate 4: Release Date Speculation, Gameplay, and Latest News

When will Skate 4 be released? It could be as soon as the end of this year. Despite early gameplay footage and closed playtests, the highly anticipated revival from EA is still in the early stages of development. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of the Skate series for over a decade since the release of Skate 3.

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August 18, 2023
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Starfield’s Adoring Fan: Who is He and How to Get Rid of Him

Long-time Bethesda fans were both delighted and dismayed at the surprise reveal of the Adoring Fan during the Starfield Direct. For those new to this infamous NPC, the Adoring Fan is a character from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, who relentlessly follows and showers the player with gifts. Despite his incessant adoration, many players found his presence to be wearing thin. However, in Starfield, the Adoring Fan will be voiced by Craig Sechler, reprising his role and providing an authentic experience in space.

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August 18, 2023
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Get a Free Copy of Assassin’s Creed Mirage with Intel CPUs and GPUs

In a partnership between Intel and Ubisoft, gamers now have the opportunity to get a free copy of Nightingale and Assassin’s Creed Mirage with the purchase of select Intel CPUs and GPUs. This offer is part of Intel’s ‘Gamer Days’ promotion, which provides exclusive discounts, experiences, and sweepstakes to gamers. The promotion is running from August 24th to September 3rd in the US.

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August 18, 2023
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Match Group Parts Ways with Background-Checking Tool for Tinder

Match Group, the parent company of popular dating app Tinder, is losing its background-checking tool provided by Garbo. Garbo, a non-profit organization founded by Kathryn Kosmides, has been partnered with Match Group since 2019 to offer safety features for Tinder users. However, Garbo has announced that it will shut down its consumer tool by the end of August. Kosmides expressed her preference for Garbo to focus on their other endeavors rather than compromising their vision for the sake of corporate marketing goals.

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August 18, 2023
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The Performance Impact of AMD Ryzen CPU Vulnerability Fix

AMD recently disclosed that its Ryzen CPUs are affected by a vulnerability called ‘Inception.’ The extent of the impact on gaming PCs was unclear until open-source news site Phoronix conducted tests to gauge the performance degradation caused by AMD’s Inception mitigations.

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August 17, 2023

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