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  Kerbal Space Program 2 Wants to be More Inviting to New Players

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  • Published: 05-14-2021, 12:43 PM
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  Kerbal Space Program 2 Wants to be More Inviting to New Players

  Making rocket science seem easy.
  
  One of the biggest hurdles that the development team at Intercept Games wants to overcome for Kerbal Space Program 2 is how to get new players on board. Who could have possibly foreseen that actual rocket science might be a bit too much for some players to wrap their heads around an enjoy.
  
  To that end, Intercept Games is working on ways to bring on new players with "a number of enhancements for onboarding and approachability."...

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  Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Pre-load is Live

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 03:15 PM
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  Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Pre-load is Live

  Download is now on all platforms.
  
  The May 14 release date for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is rapidly approaching. For a release that encompasses three games, it would probably be a good thing to have a pre-load phase available, right? Right. That's why the pre-load for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is now live across all platforms.
  
  This includes the PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. Don't forget that PC players will get some nice framerate benefits to boast about....

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  Microsoft Released Original Xbox Dashboard for Xbox Series X|S

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 03:03 PM
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  Microsoft Released Original Xbox Dashboard for Xbox Series X|S

  Included as part of the May update.
  
  Microsoft is rolling out the big May update for the Xbox Series X|S and with it comes a little blast from the past. Included in this update is a dynamic background that mimics the original Xbox dashboard animation.
  
  For those of you with the update already, you can find the old-school looking dynamic background listed as "The Original." If you don't remember the original Xbox dashboard, you may be surprised to find out that...

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  Respawn Slightly Nerfs Apex's New Bow

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 02:07 PM
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  Respawn Slightly Nerfs Apex's New Bow

  The latest update makes a few changes to the Bocek.
  
  A day ago, Respawn Entertainment released a new patch for Apex Legends. This is a much smaller update when compared to the major Legacy Update and includes some nerfs to both the Spitfire and the newly added Bocek bow.
  
  In addition to these weapon adjustments, Respawn also made some fixes to other areas of the game. Check out the full list of changes below to see just what was included in yesterday's update. ...

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  Remedy is Now Working on Six New Games Somehow

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 01:34 PM
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  Remedy is Now Working on Six New Games Somehow

  The Control developer just added another to the list.
  
  Remedy Entertainment confirmed that they are starting work on their sixth title. That is six titles that they have announced that are in various stages of development. That seems like a lot for a studio that has around 300 employees at last check.
  
  This announcement came from a Q1 2021 "business review" from Remedy. CEO Tero Virtala says that as of last quarter "almost all of our internal Control developers...

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  Journey Returns in Fifth Season of GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 12:57 PM
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  Journey Returns in Fifth Season of GWENT: The Witcher Card Game

  What is Journey? It rhymes with "reason bass."
  
  Journey is the progression system implemented in GWENT: The Witcher Card Game that allows players to earn rewards for leveling up. You can level up and earn rewards in the game's Standard, Seasonal, and Draft mode matches. Season 5 offers up over 100 levels for players to unlock, each containing items such as exclusive avatars as well as Reward Points. These points can be redeemed for items available for GWENT's in-game Reward...

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  Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Gameplay Trailer

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  • Published: 05-12-2021, 12:40 PM
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  Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Gameplay Trailer

  A new gameplay overview trailer is out now.
  
  CI Games is placing the finishing touches on their latest entry in the Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise. We are about a month away from the public release of Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, which means it's as good a time as any for a new gameplay overview trailer.
  
  This new trailer shows off the variety in the gameplay that players will get to engage with when the game releases on June 4 for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation...

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  Overwatch 2 PvP Reveal Coming Next Week

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  • Published: 05-11-2021, 06:27 PM
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  Overwatch 2 PvP Reveal Coming Next Week

  Blizzard is finally ready to share the goods.
  
  New Overwatch series director Aaron Keller said today that Overwatch 2's PvP will be revealed during a livestream taking place on May 20. This was announced today via Keller's first ever developer update since taking over for Jeff Kaplan.
  
  This upcoming stream will feature Keller alongside lead designer Geoff Goodman, art director Dion Rogers, and others in the development team. They will show off new maps for the game and talk...

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  Vive Pro 2 VR Headset Announced for $800

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  • Published: 05-11-2021, 05:59 PM
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  Vive Pro 2 VR Headset Announced for $800

  HTC announced the consumer oriented Vive Pro 2 today.
  
  While businesses are getting the newly announced HTC Vive Focus 3, consumers will probably want to keep a keen eye on the Vive Pro 2 VR headset that HTC also announced today. This new virtual reality headset offers a number of improvements over the original Vive Pro that was initially released back in 2018.
  
  This new tethered device offers upgrades to the per eye screen resolution (6MP), a 120 degree FOV, a 120Hz refresh...

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  HTC Announces Vive Focus 3 Standalone VR Headset

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  • Published: 05-11-2021, 05:46 PM
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  HTC Announces Vive Focus 3 Standalone VR Headset

  This headset won't be cheap.
  
  Today, HTC revealed their latest standalone VR headset, the HTC Vive Focus 3. This is an "enterprise" focused headset that offers up a Snapdragon XR2 chipset, 6MP per eye resolution, 120 degree FOV, new controllers, and more for a mere $1,300 (USD). This device is slated to arrive on June 27, 2021.
  
  This lofty price tag does include a two year long business warranty along with Vive Business services. Again, this really isn't for consumers...

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  Gabe Newell Teases the Possibility of Steam Games Coming to Consoles

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  • Published: 05-11-2021, 05:29 PM
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  Gabe Newell Teases the Possibility of Steam Games Coming to Consoles

  More information is coming later this year.
  
  Something from Valve may be headed to a console near you soon. This seems to be what Valve co-founder and current president Gabe Newell, was hinting at during a recent public Q&A session at a New Zealand public school.
  
  Newell was asked if Steam would be "putting any games on consoles" or if it would just stay on PC.
  
  He responded that we will "get a better idea of that by the end of the year."...

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  Amazon Games Releases a New Trailer for New World

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  • Published: 05-11-2021, 05:14 PM
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  Amazon Games Releases a New Trailer for New World

  Get a fresh look at their upcoming open-world MMO.
  
  It has been about a year since New World from Amazon Games was initially supposed to be released. Here we are a year later and while it still isn't out yet, it does have a brand new trailer to share. Amazon Games has been working diligently on this open-world MMO. The latest trailer takes players "deep into the Amrine Excavation."
  
  To put it another way: This new trailer shows off a five player dungeon that "takes...

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  Is EA Teasing a June Reveal for the Next Battlefield?

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  • Published: 05-10-2021, 01:55 PM
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  Is EA Teasing a June Reveal for the Next Battlefield?

  It sure seems like the official Twitter account is hinting at something.
  
  There has been wild speculation now for weeks about when the new Battlefield game would be revealed. We've had tons of leaks pouring out since at least late March here, but so far there hasn't been anything concrete just yet. There was even speculation that we would see the initial reveal trailer this past week, but that has obviously come and gone without anything happening.
  
  Now, the official Battlefield...

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  Hitman 3 Season of Pride DLC Begins Today

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  • Published: 05-10-2021, 01:29 PM
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  Hitman 3 Season of Pride DLC Begins Today

  The second DLC in the Seven Deadly Sins collection is now live.
  
  The second DLC has arrived in the Seven Deadly Sins collection for Hitman 3. Today introduces the Pride content and can be yours for $4.99 (USD) if purchased separately or as part of the full Seven Deadly Sins collection for $29.99.
  
  Like the previously release, Greed, Pride prides itself on having new content for players to tackle along with some new gear to use. There will also be a variety of free content...

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  Improved Mako Handling Can be Disabled in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

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  • Published: 05-07-2021, 01:37 PM
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  Improved Mako Handling Can be Disabled in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

  You can choose how much you want to hate your life.
  
  In speaking with PCGamer, BioWare project director Mac Walters and environment director Kevin Meek says that fans can toggle on or off the Mako handling improvements that were made for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. The improvements made for the Mako in Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, coming May 14th, include weightier physics, less sliding, will include a boost, will have better shields, and will not get destroyed the split-second...

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