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  Modders Pull Grand Theft Auto Mod 14-years in the Making Over Takedown Fears

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-30-2021, 01:58 PM
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  Modders Pull Grand Theft Auto Mod 14-years in the Making Over Takedown Fears

  Say goodbye to GTA United.
  
  Take-Two has been on a rampage lately with takedown notices for multiple Grand Theft Auto mods. The company has issued takedowns on mods that have existed for over a decade for games like Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas. The company really hasn't said why they've suddenly taken issue with these mods after so long.
  
  Out of a fear of receiving a takedown notice on their own mod, the creators of the 14-year-old San Andreas mod, GTA...

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  Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye Expansion Officially Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2021, 05:19 PM
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  Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye Expansion Officially Announced

  The "first and only expansion."
  
  Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye will be the first and only expansion for the time-looping adventure title. This expansion will hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 28. A release on the Switch for the full game will come a bit later during the "Holiday 2021" season.
  
  The expansion was actually leaked via Steam earlier this year. The DLC is being touted as the game's "first...

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  Sony Adding M.2 SSD Support to PlayStation 5 in Next Beta System Update

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2021, 04:40 PM
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  Sony Adding M.2 SSD Support to PlayStation 5 in Next Beta System Update

  You will finally be able to upgrade your storage capacity.
  
  Sony quietly announced that M.2 SSD support will be added to the PlayStation 5 in an upcoming beta software update. No, it's not included in the current beta software update for the PlayStation 5. It'll be in the next update. This was revealed only through a new PlayStation 5 support page that the company added this week.
  
  Sony notes that this is a feature that is only available to beta users. This is due to the...

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  First Major PlayStation 5 Beta Update Adds 3D Audio, Trophy Tracking, and More

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2021, 04:21 PM
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  First Major PlayStation 5 Beta Update Adds 3D Audio, Trophy Tracking, and More

  Will be released at a later date to non-beta testers.
  
  Sony just released its first ever major beta update for the PlayStation 5 today. This update adds in new 3D audio for TV speakers, trophy tracking, a bunch of other stuff.
  
  3D audio for TV speakers is interesting in the fact that 3D audio was previously only available for those using headphones. Assuming you are in the beta, this new feature can be enabled through the audio output settings under "Sound" in...

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  Activision Blizzard Hires Known Union-Busting Firm

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-29-2021, 03:59 PM
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  Activision Blizzard Hires Known Union-Busting Firm

  Game developers need to unionize.
  
  Earlier this week, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick sent out an internal email that said the company would be reviewing policies and procedures in order to help promote a more inclusive workplace. This came after the company was sued by the state of California following a two-year long investigation into multiple cases of sexual harassment and discrimination. However, this email from Kotick came just prior to details being shared publicly about...

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  PlayStation Plus Games for August 2021 Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 05:38 PM
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  PlayStation Plus Games for August 2021 Announced

  Remember these are free so long as you're a Plus subscriber.
  
  Sony just announced the "free" games you will get access to in the month of August 2021 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. As is always the case, these games are "free" with your ongoing paid subscription to PlayStation Plus. These titles will be available starting on Tuesday, August 3. You have until Monday, September 6 to add them to your account.
  
  This is also your last chance to grab...

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  A Look Inside Blizzard Developers' Disgusting 'Cosby Suite'

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 05:13 PM
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  A Look Inside Blizzard Developers' Disgusting 'Cosby Suite'

  It's real and it's perhaps worse than you could have ever imagined.
  
  Last week, Activision Blizzard was sued by the state of California after the state conducted a two-year long investigation and found countless cases of sexual harassment and discrimination at the company. Included in the legal filing by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing was a mention of the "Cosby Suite."
  
  Today, while Blizzard employees were staging a walkout in support...

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  Pixel Remasters of First Three Final Fantasy Titles Now Available on Steam

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 03:59 PM
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  Pixel Remasters of First Three Final Fantasy Titles Now Available on Steam

  These classics are also now available on mobile devices.
  
  Square Enix just released the first three Final Fantasy titles once more. You can now pick up pixel remasters of Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy II, and Final Fantasy III for PC via Steam or for your mobile platform of choice. The releases of these games officially kick off the start of the pixel remaster series, which will see all six original Fantasy Final games remastered as "faithful recreations of the beloved games."...

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  Glitchpunk is a GTA-Inspired Action Game Entering Early Access in August

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 03:44 PM
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  Glitchpunk is a GTA-Inspired Action Game Entering Early Access in August

  Specifically, it's a game inspired by Grand Theft Auto 2.
  
  The city of New Baltia awaits your arrival in Glitchpunk, a cyberpunk-themed game that may remind players a lot of Grand Theft Auto 2. Glitchpunk was revealed today to be coming to Steam Early Access on August 11, 2021 and the city of New Baltia will be the first playable city available in the game. This Early Access will apparently offer about eight hours of play at launch.
  
  Another area, Outpost Texas, will arrive...

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  Mortal Shell 'The Virtuous Cycle' Announced for August

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 03:06 PM
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  Mortal Shell 'The Virtuous Cycle' Announced for August

  The already difficult game is about to get just a bit more challenging.
  
  On August 18, The Virtuous Cycle expansion will be released for Mortal Shell. This is said to be "a game-altering roguelike expansion" and will be made available for the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
  
  This will be a piece of paid DLC for the game and will go for $7.99 (USD).
  
  Additionally, August 18th marks the date in which Mortal Shell will...

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  Here Is How to Find Free Giveaways Daily

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 07-28-2021, 02:41 PM

  Here Is How to Find Free Giveaways Daily

  
  People love free things. Imagine if you could get free giveaways daily for enjoying the games you love online. Join Steam Wallet Giveaways today to enjoy top free giveaways that will enable you to enjoy all your online activities. We update our giveaways daily to allow the customers to enjoy what they like most online. We offer daily giveaways for Steam Wallet Codes, CSGO Skins, Games, and many more. Keep checking on the site weekly and find more amazing giveaways to take home.
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  New Oculus Quest 2 Model Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-27-2021, 06:50 PM
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  New Oculus Quest 2 Model Announced

  Sales of the current model are paused while Facebook readies the new model.
  
  There have been some rumors swirling around for a bit that Facebook was going to announce some new VR hardware soon. And while that rumor is true, this probably isn't the hardware announcement some fans may have wanted.
  
  Today, Facebook announced that they will be releasing a slightly upgraded Oculus Quest 2 model to consumers. Starting on August 24, all base Quest 2 VR headsets will ship with a...

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  Xbox Series X|S are Microsoft's Fastest Selling Consoles

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-27-2021, 06:29 PM
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  Xbox Series X|S are Microsoft's Fastest Selling Consoles

  Even with constrained supplies, Xbox is at the top of its game.
  
  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are now officially the fastest-selling Xbox consoles ever.
  
  This reveal came during Microsoft's earnings call earlier today. Microsoft announced that they have sold more Series X|S consoles than any previous Xbox generation has in the same amount of time. Due to limited supply of chips, availability is still super limited across the board...

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  BioWare Shares Interesting Details About Player Choices via Mass Effect Legendary Edition Infographic

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 07-27-2021, 06:17 PM
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  BioWare Shares Interesting Details About Player Choices via Mass Effect Legendary Edition Infographic

  Apparently, 6% of players did not have Wrex survive on Virmire. These people are monsters.
  
  BioWare and EA have shared a new infographic for Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Players seemed to again trend towards the male version of Shepard, with only 32% of people picking the far superior FemShep. Once again, just as the case was with the game's original release, players also overwhelmingly chose to play as the super boring Soldier class above all others.
  
  Why? Why would you...

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  PAX West 2021 Requires Vaccination Proof

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  • Published: 07-27-2021, 05:20 PM
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  PAX West 2021 Requires Vaccination Proof

  The chances of getting the PAX Pox just became that much smaller.
  
  PAX West 2021 will require that those attending the event provide proof that you have been vaccinated from COVID-19 or, at the very least, that you provide a negative COVID-19 test. These requirements are being made in accordance with recommendations from state and local public health authorities.
  
  The event organizers say that you need to have completed the vaccination series or provide a negative COVID-19...

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