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  Microsoft Announces New Translucent Anniversary Xbox Controller

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  • Published: 10-07-2021, 06:55 PM
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  Microsoft Announces New Translucent Anniversary Xbox Controller

  Xbox is turning 20 and Microsoft is celebrating in style.
  
  Back in the day, translucent and transparent devices were all the rage. Now, they seem to be making a bit of a comeback. The latest to sport that sexy translucent plastic design is none other than the Xbox Wireless Controller and Xbox Stereo Headset.
  
  These items are being introduced for a limited time to celebrate 20 years of the Xbox being around. To that end, the 20th Anniversary Special Edition Xbox Wireless...

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  Apex Legends Halloween Event Begins October 12

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  • Published: 10-07-2021, 06:06 PM
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  Apex Legends Halloween Event Begins October 12

  The things that go bump in the night.
  
  Respawn Entertainment is once again offering up a little event for the spooky season that is Halloween. Starting October 12 and running through November 2, players will be able to participate in the Monsters Within Event.
  
  This event will feature the Encore Arenas map, as well as earn special event-limited cosmetic items. The cosmetics will focus on the Legends of Revenant, Bloodhound, Caustic, and Seer.
  
  In addition to...

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  Randy Pitchford Steps Down as President of Gearbox Software

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 07:04 PM
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  Randy Pitchford Steps Down as President of Gearbox Software

  And now, for his next trick...
  
  Gearbox Software announced that the company's co-founder, Randy Pitchford, will step down as president. Only, he's not leaving Gearbox. Pitchford will still serve as the CEO and president of Gearbox parent company, Gearbox Entertainment, and will shift his focus towards leading the company's newly formed Gearbox Studios.
  
  Taking his place as president of Gearbox Software will be the company's former chief technology officer Steve Jones. This...

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  Windows 11 Causes AMD CPUs to Lose Performance

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 04:45 PM
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  Windows 11 Causes AMD CPUs to Lose Performance

  Fixes are in the works, but are not out yet.
  
  If you are using an AMD based CPU and you plan on upgrading to Windows 11, you may want to hold off on that for a little while longer. Hell, I still say that you avoid Windows 11 regardless of your CPU for a good year or more if you can help it as it's just not in a good state right now.
  
  But if you're moving forward with Windows 11 despite this warning, you should be aware that you may experience reduced system performance by...

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  First Patch Released for New World is Full of Bug Fixes

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 03:23 PM
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  First Patch Released for New World is Full of Bug Fixes

  Patch 1.0.1 is here and offers plenty of fixes for players.
  
  Amazon Games' new MMO New World is still putting up some really good player numbers a week following its release. Today, the first "major" patch for the game was released. It does not include any new functionality, nor does it include character transfers. Instead, it features a ton of bug fixes for some issues that players have encountered.
  
  The much-awaited character transfer option is still coming....

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  Valve Teamed Up with AMD and Qualcomm to Create Faster Wi-Fi Technology

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 02:48 PM
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  Valve Teamed Up with AMD and Qualcomm to Create Faster Wi-Fi Technology

  The new tech is called Wi-Fi Dual Station and it's been designed for gamers.
  
  If you are at all serious about playing games competitively online, chances are you've been told that a wired Internet connection is the way to go. The main reason comes down to the increased latency and potential packet loss that comes with Wi-Fi connections. Now, thanks to the efforts of Valve, AMD, Qualcomm, and a few other companies, Wi-Fi might just be a very viable alternative.
  
  These companies...

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  Special Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Scheduled

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  • Published: 10-06-2021, 12:57 PM
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  Special Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Scheduled

  A new Direct to air on October 15.
  
  Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons will have a specially dedicated Nintendo Direct next week. On Friday, October 15 at 7AM (PT), Nintendo will air a roughly 20-minute long steam that focuses on the future of the game.
  
  This stream will apparently talk about the upcoming November update that will arrive for the game. This update is rumored to include Brewster and a coffee shop addition to the in-game museum.
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  Major Twitch Data Breach Leaves All Accounts Vulnerable, Exposes Streamer Revenues

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-05-2021, 11:58 PM
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  Major Twitch Data Breach Leaves All Accounts Vulnerable, Exposes Streamer Revenues

  Over 125GB of Twitch data has been leaked online.
  
  An anonymous hacker has just leaked a 125GB torrent of hacked and stolen Twitch data on Wednesday, October 6. This is allegedly just the first part of a larger data breach. According to a report from VGC, the leak was done in an attempt to "foster more disruption and competition in the online video streaming space" since Twitch's "community is a disgusting toxic cesspool."
  
  According to reports, the leaked...

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  Battlefield 2042 Beta is a Few Months Old, List of Known Issues

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 07:00 PM
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  Battlefield 2042 Beta is a Few Months Old, List of Known Issues

  Expect to encounter some issues that have already been addressed.
  
  On October 6, the open beta for Battlefield 2042 will begin for those who have pre-ordered the game and also for those with EA Play. Before you dive into the game, it needs to be noted that there are issues with the beta. DICE is aware of them and have already noted a fair number of them in a new posting from PartWelsh on the official EA Answers HQ page.
  
  I have also included a list of those known issues...

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  How to Pre-load Battlefield 2042 Ahead of This Week's Beta

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 05:25 PM
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  How to Pre-load Battlefield 2042 Ahead of This Week's Beta

  In case you still haven't done it yet.
  
  The pre-load for Battlefield 2042's upcoming beta went live last night. If you have not yet downloaded the content in preparation for tomorrow, here is how you can do it.
  
  It is important to note that the beta will not show up automatically in your game library. You will need to visit specific parts of your storefront of choice. For instance, Steam has an option to "Request Access" to the Battlefield 2042 open beta. You will...

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  Kingdom Hearts Series Coming to Switch

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 05:05 PM
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  Kingdom Hearts Series Coming to Switch

  The entire series will be playable through the power of the cloud.
  
  Nintendo and Square Enix announce that the Kingdom Hearts series is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Specifically, ten Kingdom Hearts titles will be released on the Switch as three different standalone cloud releases. You can purchase the games separately or buy all of them at once with the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece for Cloud version.
  
  Why can't they just do normal names for these?
  
  Anyway,...

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  New Ghost Recon Battle Royale Announced

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 04:36 PM
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  New Ghost Recon Battle Royale Announced

  This is the future that Tom Clancy envisioned.
  
  Ubisoft announced Ghost Recon Frontline today, a new PvP, FPS, free-to-play battle royale game that is currently in development. The game will support over 100 players and beyond just being a typical battle royale game, will feature some objective-based gameplay. This game is set to be released on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. There will be full cross-play...

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  Rockstar Launcher Update Contains Hidden Code for GTA Remastered Trilogy

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 03:58 PM
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  Rockstar Launcher Update Contains Hidden Code for GTA Remastered Trilogy

  Still not announced yet, but it might as well be.
  
  In August 2021, rumors about a Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remaster really started to gain momentum. That particular rumor was fueled by a report from Kotaku that said Rockstar Games is working on remastering Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
  
  Today, more fuel was added to the fire when Rockstar released a new update for their Rockstar Games Launcher. Twitter user, @videotech_,...

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  Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Character is Sora from Kingdom Hearts

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  • Published: 10-05-2021, 03:34 PM
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  Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Character is Sora from Kingdom Hearts

  Where does this fit into the lore though?
  
  The final DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is none other than Sora from the Kingdom Hearts series. This reveal came a short time ago today from series creator Masahiro Sakurai in what was called the "Final Presentation."
  
  A new trailer released today included this new reveal. Mario tosses a fireball that opens a portal that somehow brings Sora into the Smash Bros. universe. The lore behind Kingdom Hearts is...

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  ASUS Teamed Up with Noctua to Make New RTX 3070 Graphics Cards

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  • Published: 10-04-2021, 05:51 PM
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  ASUS Teamed Up with Noctua to Make New RTX 3070 Graphics Cards

  Another card you won't be able to buy.
  
  ASUS and Noctua just announced that they have teamed up to create a new and rather unique new GPU based off of the Nvidia RTX 3070 cards. The ASUS GeForce RTX 3070 Noctua Edition combines a 3070 with Noctua fans, specifically two NF-A12x25 120mm fans, and a custom heatsink that has been co-engineered by Noctua.
  
  This GPU is said to reduce noise levels by up to 15dB(A) in certain conditions. A comprehensive breakdown of noise and cooling...

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