consoles

Will Valheim Come to Consoles?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Steam best-seller charts or video game social media over the last few weeks, then you’ve almost certainly heard the name “Valheim.” Described by developer Iron Gate AB as “A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by Viking culture,” Valheim has quickly become one of the talked about (and played) PC games in the world. Elements of the survival title will instantly be familiar to fans of games like Rust and 7 Days to Die, but merely comparing Valheim to other popular PC survival titles…
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Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide: Best Consoles and Games to Buy

This article is presented by Nintendo. Got a video game fan in your life and want to treat them to something special? Luckily, with the holidays just around the corner and the 35th Anniversary of Super Mario Bros. is currently in full swing, there are plenty of Nintendo-themed gifts to choose from. But if you need some guidance on the latest and greatest from the House of Mario, we’ve created a helpful guide for you! The following is a curated list of products we think would be ideal for both dedicated Nintendo players and those ready to have their first…
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PS5 Consoles Unboxed: What Media Outlets, Influencers, and Travis Scott Are Saying So Far

It’s time at last: the PlayStation 5 is now out in the wild, which means that fans will soon be able to get their true first look at Sony’s next-gen console in action. Media outlets and influencers have started receiving the PS5 for review and already posting pictures of the console’s retail box as well as the packaging for many of the accessories. One YouTuber has even unboxed the new DualSense controller, opened the controller up, and even tried it out…with Microsoft’s xCloud gaming service. While the PS5’s official launch is still a few weeks away, we’ve compiled what outlets…
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Xbox Boss Says Microsoft Intends to Keep Making Consoles Despite Streaming Innovations

In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Xbox head Phil Spencer states that Microsoft intends to continue producing console hardware in the future. “In terms of future hardware, absolutely I think we’re going to see more console hardware down the road,” Spencer says. “Just like in video, just like in music, it’s not that streaming has cut off device innovation. I think we’ll continue to see that, and that’s absolutely what we’re planning for.” Spencer’s comments come in response to concerns that Microsoft’s aggressive growth of the Game Pass subscription service and xCloud gaming platform would seem to suggest that they…
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Link Tank: The Best Retro Game Consoles to Play in 2020

With interests in retro-gaming on the rise, check out the best retro game console to play in 2020. “Modern video games and consoles offer a narrative experience that rivals Hollywood blockbusters, but also require a hefty commitment of your time to play through. Sometimes you just want to dive into the action, and your favorite 8 and 16-bit games of yesteryear are perfect for that. Retro gaming is more popular than ever, and finding the perfect retro gaming gear can be overwhelming, so we’ve done the hard work for you.” Read more at Gizmodo. Tom Holland’s audition tape proves why…
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Xbox Boss Suggests Game Pass Won’t Come to PlayStation and Nintendo Consoles

Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, is downplaying the possibility of Xbox Game Pass coming to PlayStation and Nintendo platforms after some previously suggested that the service could be ported to “rival” consoles. “The thing about other gaming console platforms is we’re not able to bring a full Xbox experience on those platforms,” Spencer says in an interview with GameStar. “In places where we have [brought a full Xbox experience] – like what we’re doing now on mobile phones with xCloud coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate [and] what we’ve done with PC – we know when somebody is playing one…
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