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Xbox’s streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices

Xbox’s streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices

The Xbox August update is here, bringing with it . Perhaps the biggest news is that the Xbox streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices. This means that more people will be able to access the wonderful world of Xbox Cloud Gaming.It was Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) and the Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen), but now it’s available for the previous iterations of those devices, alongside the Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen.) Expanding the availability of cloud-gaming is never a bad thing. There’s the usual caveat, however, as a Game Pass subscription is required…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG with beautiful artistic flair

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based RPG with beautiful artistic flair

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 first appeared with an intriguing trailer as part of Microsoft's summer showcase, teasing a dream world where squads of adventurers fight in a bid to defeat “The Paintress” who is gradually shaving years off the maximum life that people could live.It’s a very JRPG-sounding premise. It’s the first title from new French studio Sandfall Interactive, set in a bleak, ethereal world inspired by Belle Époque-era France (spot the twisted Eiffel Tower), adding slightly more reason to battle this powerful, mysterious Paintress. You’ll play a team of Expeditioners, exploring fantastical landscapes and fighting monsters to defeat the…
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Neva will break your heart on October 15

Neva will break your heart on October 15

We called Neva a "grand achievement in emotional game design" in our June preview, and the latest trailer makes that clearer than ever. And now, thanks to the latest Nintendo Direct stream, we know it'll arrive on October 15th on the Switch, alongside the PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. Developed by Nomada Studio, the creators of the acclaimed Gris, Neva looks like it'll deliver plenty of action alongside potential heartbreak."Neva chronicles the story of Alba, a young woman bound to a curious wolf cub following a traumatic encounter with dark forces," the trailer's description reads. "Together they…
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A Nintendo Direct Partner showcase and Indie World double-header is set for August 27

A Nintendo Direct Partner showcase and Indie World double-header is set for August 27

Nintendo fans have a lot to look forward to, including the company's new museum, a Donkey Kong theme park expansion coming to the US and, of course, the follow up to the Switch. But everything all boils back down to the games, and we'll soon have a clearer idea of what's coming to the Switch thanks to a double Nintendo Direct that the company has lined up for August 27. The stream will start at 10AM ET on YouTube with an Indie World showcase that will lead into a Nintendo Direct Partner presentation.The two-for-one stream will run for around 40…
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The best Netflix games for 2024

The best Netflix games for 2024

Since it started offering subscribers access to mobile games in 2021, Netflix has built up one of the best gaming libraries around. With a balanced mix of titles built for the service and exclusive rights to the mobile versions of several popular indies (and a few blockbusters), Netflix has something for everyone in its lineup.Sure, you could download and try every game available through the service. But to save you some time, we’ve rounded up some of the best Netflix games you can try on iOS or Android right now.To find and play these games, open the Netflix app on…
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The best budget gaming laptops for 2024

The best budget gaming laptops for 2024

When most people think of gaming laptops, they imagine high-end gaming machines with the latest graphics card, processor and so on. And of course, gaming laptops of that caliber are going to come with a hefty price tag. However, it is possible to get a budget gaming laptop that still lets you play the latest AAA titles, without spending thousands of unnecessary dollars. If you’re searching for the best budget gaming laptop, you’ve come to the right place. All of our recommendations come in at a palatable $1,250 or less, meaning you can still enjoy an immersive gaming experience, at…
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The 26 best couch co-op games to play with a partner

The 26 best couch co-op games to play with a partner

Available for: Switch, PS4 & PS5, Xbox, PC | Length: 14 hours Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an open-hearted adventure game set in a world of talking animals, where the wielder of a magic paintbrush is tasked with literally filling the land with color. You play as a sprightly dog who becomes that wielder. What follows is a cozy adventure in the vein of Zelda, but with a twist: You can use the brush to paint over the environment, at any point, anywhere you want, in various colors and patterns. This turns a somewhat familiar game into something of a…
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One Btn Bosses gets a ton of mileage from single-button gameplay

One Btn Bosses gets a ton of mileage from single-button gameplay

One Btn Bosses does exactly what it says in the tin, but there's more to this tongue-in-cheek bullet-hell boss rush than you initially might suspect. You play as a small ship that moves along tracks and battles a string of bosses (quite literally, as you're fighting your way through the ranks of a peculiar corporation). The only real control you have at your disposal is a single button.While the visual language draws from Asteroids, it plays a bit like Vampire Survivors, in that your weapon auto fires at your enemy but your agency is even more limited as you can't…
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Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

Valve finally confirms its next game, Deadlock, with a bare-bones Steam page

It’s seemed like everyone this summer has been talking about Valve’s in-development MOBA shooter, Deadlock, except Valve itself. Thousands of people , some of whom have . But Valve has remained silent on the subject. Now, the company has finally confirmed the game’s existence with an official , which notes that Deadlock “is in early development” and in the hands of playtesters. Unfortunately, that’s about it for the details.Deadlock is still only available to play via invitation. There’s no release date or even release window on the page, and the 22-second teaser it includes isn’t particularly enlightening. But now that…
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Don’t freak out, but Nintendo is killing off Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Don’t freak out, but Nintendo is killing off Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp will cease to exist on , but players' saves should be getting a new home. Since its global launch , Pocket Camp has offered the core Animal Crossing experience on smartphones, including limited time .Sales of Leaf Tickets, the in-game currency for speeding up access to camp accessories, will stop on November 27. The company is also ending its for the Pocket Camp Club, which provides additional in-game cosmetics each month. New plans will not be accepted after October 28 and existing subscriptions will not renew after that date.But all is not lost for those of…
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