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CultureThe Xbox Series X Has 60 FPS As ‘Standard’, But It’s Not Guaranteed
After Ubisoft confirmed today that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run on the Xbox Series X at a minimum of only 30 frames-per-second, people are wondering what they can expect from Microsoft’s new gaming console. The answer is not constant 60 fps gaming. “Developers always have flexibility in how they use the power, so a standard…
By Ethan Gach Published May 12, 2020 -
Tips & GuidesHow To Squeeze The Most Points Out Of Xbox Game Pass Quests
Xbox Game Pass, like many of the on-demand games it offers, has side-quests. It’s true: By accomplishing tasks relevant to Game Pass, you can earn real rewards. And just like in a real game, you can minimize the effort it takes to maximize your rewards. These Xbox Game Pass quests aren’t to be confused with…
By Ari Notis Published May 12, 2020 - Uncategorized
The A.V. Club Heading into the finale, Survivor all-star Rob Cesternino picks season 40’s likeliest winner | Lifehacker What to Watch Tonight | The Takeout The solution for socially distant dining: Tiny greenhouses | The Root ‘If You Ran for Ahmaud, You Need to Stand for Bre’: Breonna Taylor’s Death Isn’t Getting Enough Attention |…
By G/O Media Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureThe Internet Reacts To Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remaster
Today, everyone in the entire world has “Superman” by Goldfinger stuck in their head—a marked increase from the usual 70 percent on any given day. Why? Because Tony Hawk, famous for being unrecognizable while in airport security lines (and also skating), is back. Publisher Activision, developer Vicarious Visions, and the beloved board lord himself announced…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureArnold Schwarzenegger Will Return As Dutch In Predator: Hunting Grounds
Arnold Schwarzenegger is finally returning to the world of Predator, but not in a sequel to the iconic action film. The former bodybuilder and (ugh) California governor will provide voice lines to asymmetrical multiplayer game Predator: Hunting Grounds in an update on May 26, shedding light on what Alan “Dutch” Schaefer has been getting up…
By Ian Walker Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureDisco Elysium Update Drops Minimum Specs To ‘Mariana Trench Levels’
One of the biggest barriers to entry with PC games is being able to afford a computer capable of running them. ZA/UM, the developers of Disco Elysium, aim to democratize this process a bit with the new “Working Class” update, which should make the conversation-heavy roleplaying game playable on a variety of older, less powerful…
By Ian Walker Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCall Of Duty: Warzone’s Rewards Screen Needs To Chill
I’m apparently earning tons of cool shit after every Call of Duty: Warzone match. However, it’s hard to appreciate any of it as an overeager barrage of bonuses and unlocks flashes across the screen after every match. I’ve been playing a lot more Warzone after only trying a match or two back when it first…
By Ethan Gach Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureFirst Valorant Ban Wave Takes Out 8,873 (Very Salty) Cheaters
Valorant’s “Vanguard” anti-cheat system has been responsible for controversy and melted PCs, but we now have tangible evidence that it’s also doing its job of booting cheaters. Last night, Riot announced that nearly 9,000 cheaters have been removed from the tactical shooter’s closed beta. Riot anti-cheat engineer Phillip Koskinas made it official on Twitter: “Located…
By Nathan Grayson Published May 12, 2020 -
UncategorizedHere’s What’s New In Apex Legends Season 5
Apex Legends Season 5, “Fortune’s Favor,” is live now. It brings a new character, a player-versus-environment mode, some shakeups to the King’s Canyon map, and a host of character tweaks. First up is new character Loba, who’s set up in the lore as a rival to most recently added character Revenant. She can teleport by…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureSony’s next Nintendo Direct-style State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday but it won’t be about PS5. According to a new post over on the PlayStation Blog the May 14 broadcast will be a special episode dedicated to Ghost of Tsushima. It’ll air at 4:00 p.m. ET and last 18 minutes
By Ethan Gach Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureAssassin’s Creed Valhalla Is Bringing Back The Instakill Hidden Blade, In A Signal To Hardcore Fans
Upcoming Assassin’s Creed games always sound terrific in the spring, when the marketing machinery jolts into motion to describe the series’ next potentially great adventure. The new one will mix the best of what’s come before, plus new things, all set, this time, in the exotic era of (the Renaissance)(the American Revolution)(ancient Egypt) the Vikings.…
By Stephen Totilo Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureMarvel’s Iron Man VR has a new release date and it’s coming out July 3. Originally set to come out in May, it was delayed last month along due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Kotaku’s Stephen Totilo enjoyed the PSVR exclusive when he demoed it last year
By Ethan Gach Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remaster Coming September 4
Tony Hawk fans who’ve signed up for the legendary skater’s text service have received a message today indicating that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 are making some sort of comeback. Update: It’s official, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is coming out on September 4 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. No word…
By Mike Fahey Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureSony Copies Microsoft, Creates New PlayStation Studios Brand
Today Sony announced a new name for its first-party games: PlayStation Studios. PlayStation Studios will consist of Sony’s internal studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, and Santa Monica Studio. The news was announced alongside a video of a new opening cinematic that will play before each PlayStation Studios game starts on your console. It shows…
By Ethan Gach Published May 12, 2020 - Uncategorized
Gizmodo Elon Musk to County Health Officials: Arrest Me, Cowards | Jalopnik Here Are The Coolest Cars I Found In Hong Kong’s Most Prolific Scrapping District | The Root Joe Biden Surrogates, Aides Say Kamala Harris Tops List of Potential Running Mates | Jezebel Trump Ends Press Conference After Mean Women Journalists Press Him to…
By G/O Media Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureHow’s It Going?: Long Haul Edition
It’s not Monday anymore, so things are looking up. Welcome back to our daily open thread. Last night I was reading about how different parts of my state are faring in terms of re-opening. New York City seems pretty far from being ready for any kind of return to daily life. This didn’t surprise me,…
By Riley MacLeod Published May 12, 2020 -
UncategorizedOh hey, Guillermo Del Toro’s Netflix series, Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, is getting a video game. Developed by Wayforward Technologies and coming to consoles and PC September 25, Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia is a platforming action RPG featuring an all-new story featuring voice talent from the show.
By Mike Fahey Published May 12, 2020 -
CulturePlay Tetris 99 This Weekend, Get An Awesome Animal Crossing Theme
Tetris 99‘s 13th Maximus Cup runs May 15 through May 18. Those skillful enough to earn 100 points during the event will secure themselves an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme for the game, full of faces, icons, and music from the popular island life simulator. It’s very cute. I don’t know how motivated I’d be…
By Mike Fahey Published May 12, 2020 -
CultureTrack: Little Wonder | Artist: David Bowie | Album: Earthling
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2020 -
UncategorizedMan Arrested After Lying To Police That He Had Covid-19
In Yokohama, a 25-year-old man was late on his rent to the tune of 160,000 yen ($1,490). The apartment’s management couldn’t get in touch with the resident and asked the police to check in on the man. When the police arrived, he told them a lie because he wasn’t making any money selling in-game items.…
By Brian Ashcraft Published May 12, 2020