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Nintendo’s quest to create the most bizarre video game controller of all time continues on into the Nintendo Switch era, as the mysterious circular peripheral that was revealed during a recent trailer has been officially announced as the Ring-Con controller, which comes with the Leg Strap. The Joy-Cons that come with the Nintendo Switch serve a multitude of functions, which was most evident with the different Nintendo Labo sets. It’s possible for the Joy-Cons to detect player movements and reflect in-game actions with the help of the HD Rumble feature, which are elements that developers have used to great effect in helping players feel immersed in their Nintendo Switch games....

RTX 3080 is a bit overkill for Triple-A and competitive e-sports games. To play in 4K and really enjoy scenic games that benefit from that higher resolution, the RTX 3080 is the way to go.If you want an absolute powerhouse to render PC, look towards the RTX 3080 or above like the RTX 3080-Ti.The RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 are both comparable in the area of streaming. If you are just getting started in the streaming world, try the RTX 3070 to conserve your budget for the rest of your setup....

After teasing an announcement at the tail-end of November, Obsidian Entertainment came good with The Outer Worlds tonight at this year’s Keighleys. The first person, sci-fi adventure is being published by Private Division, which is a new publishing arm of Take-Two, and will be available on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 when it launches. Yes. It will be on PlayStation 4 even though Microsoft now owns the studio. ‘In The Outer Worlds, you awake from hibernation on a colonist ship that was lost in transit to Halcyon, the furthest colony from Earth located at the edge of the galaxy, only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy it,’ the blurb reads....

The great outdoors are truly alluring. Getting away from the grind of it all, taking in the fresh air, walking around aimlessly while looking for leaves that are shockingly rare. Okay, that last one is more specific to Open Country, but you take my meaning. The game comes out today and I’ve put a fair amount of time into it, so I figured I’d share my impressions, but the question stands: is Open Country worth it?...

Blizzcon 2017 was an exciting event for Overwatch fans. It was there that Blizzard announced the Blizzard World map, as well as confirmed the game’s next healer character to be scientist Moira - a dangerous character with questionable ethics when it comes to her scientific experiments. Since Moira’s introduction to Overwatch, she has quickly become one of the most popular and most-used healer characters in the game. Moira’s abilities make her more dangerous than the average healer, with players also able to deal out significant damage to enemies....

Today, during the celebrations for Minecraft Live, Microsoft and Mojang revealed the results of the popular Minecraft mob vote. The mob that will join the cast of the game is the “Sniffer.” It is defined as an ancient mob that was once part of the overworld’s ecosystem but went extinct. Now, players will be able find its eggs to bring it back. The specific ability of the Sniffer is that it can help players grow some exclusive decorative plants....

Many PS and Xbox players are unable to download MLB The Show 21 rosters from the vault due to an error code (CE-107098-5). Only sliders, players, and logos are available for download; rosters are not. Why is this happening and is there a way to fix this problem? Let’s take a look at this issue. Is There a Fix for Roster Vault Not Working in MLB the Show 21? No, as of now there is no fix for roster vault not working in MLB The Show 21....

Action MOBA Battlerite is getting a battle royale mode, because why not? Battle royale seems to be popular these days. First came PUBG–actually, first game DayZ: Battle Royale, then came PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, then Fortnite jumped on the battle royale bandwagon, and now there’s rumors that there will be a battle royale game mode in virtually every new multiplayer game between now and the end of time. And now Battlerite. On the surface, Battlerite doesn’t seem like a game that would lend itself to a battle royale mode....

Modern Warfare 2 had its full release today, and it has already trounced all other Call of Duty releases on Steam. At the time of writing, there are currently 154,297 players battling it out with Captain Price and co (via SteamDB). Meanwhile, the game’s current all-time player peak is sitting at a lofty 238,522 after just a few hours. It’s currently the fifth most played game on Steam, behind the perennial Counter-Strike, Dota 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and Apex Legends....

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta is just days away, giving players an opportunity to get their hands on the game before it fully launches. The beta kicks off for PC players who have pre-ordered the game on September 23, and Activision has confirmed its minimum and recommended PC requirements. The game is expected to be graphically demanding due to the emphasis on the visuals. If you are wondering if your PC is ready to meet the Modern Warfare 2 beta requirements, we have all the information you need to know....

Master Rank and its associated missions are the main reason to pick up Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. Master Rank (or MR) is a lot tougher than what you’re used to in High Rank, and while there is some obvious overlap - with fan favourites like Anjanath and Rathian making a comeback in MR - the monsters you know and love will become much more aggressive, and break out attack patterns you haven’t seen before....

MotoGP 15 has suffered a one-week delay in the UK, publisher PQube has confirmed. The game will now release on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on June 24, having previously been scheduled for June 19. A reason for the game’s delay has not been disclosed. Developed by Milestone, this year’s superbike racer promises to deliver a “highly realistic riding system” to “allow for full immersion in the world of the MotoGP”, and an enhanced career mode....

Fans rejoice! Hawkeye and Ms. Marvel have been revealed as the newest playable characters in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order. With only a few months until the release of the game, we are slowly learning who will make the cut of the final roster, which is looking to be over two dozen names long already with more characters expected to be named soon. Ms. Marvel, the name shared among a few women, is first on our list....

I’ve had my eye on My Time at Portia for some time. From what I’d seen, I assumed that it was basically a 3D attempt to do what Stardew Valley did with the Harvest Moon formula. After putting some time into it, however, it’s clear that my assumption couldn’t have been more wrong. Sure, My Time at Portia has some obvious similarities to Stardew Valley. They both involve you taking up residence in a relative’s old space....

The Mystery Gift feature offers you the chance to download extra rewards for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You do this by redeeming Mystery Gift codes or from downloading the item via the Internet using the Mystery Gift feature. Below you’ll find a list of the active Mystery Gift codes, along with instructions on how to redeem said codes and, if you haven’t done so already, how to unlock the Mystery Gift feature....

Nacon has responded to developer Frogwares’ accusations from earlier this week that the company hacked and pirated The Sinking City in order to sell the game on Steam in the midst of an already ongoing legal battle between the two companies. In a ‘right of reply’ statement, Nacon (formerly known as Bigben Interactive) said “Nacon hereby wishes to set the record straight regarding these unjustified accusations. Nacon is contractually the sole exclusive distributor of The Sinking City game on Steam....

Hoop-shootin’ sequel NBA 2K18 has been named as the best-selling instalment in the sports franchise to date, shifting an impressive 10 million copies worldwide. Publisher 2K Sports announced that the series as a whole has now surpassed the 80 million milestone, with the last five years giving rise to its most successful entries in terms of raw numbers. The NBA franchise has been knocking around for some time now, having first kicked off way back in 1999....

As Resident Evil 2 slowly approaches its one year anniversary, it seems that Capcom has decided to potentially release additional content for the game. The information comes after a Steam update added a new achievement for Resident Evil 2. Players who managed to notice the achievement after the update stated that the image had a Japanese character on it, which roughly translates to “placeholder.” On top of that, the name/title for the achievement reads “EN_name” (or reportedly, the first two letters of a player’s language like RU for Russian for example)....

The Bubsy series of platformers (starring a bobcat) hasn’t had a new game since 1996. Now, and for no clear reason, a new entry has been announced. Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back has been announced for PS4 and PC. No, we’re not exactly sure why either. The Woolies Strike Back is a 2.5D side scrolling platformer. It’s slated for release on PS4 and PC in September 2017.

Deep Silver has released a new medieval-flavoured Kingdom Come: Deliverance gameplay video, and from the look of things you’ll be taking part in some seriously epic Hollywood-style battles. Last time around we had a look at a normal day in the life of protagonist Henry, which looked pretty tame by comparison. However, this new footage showcases Kingdom Come’s more lavish side, with scenes that wouldn’t look out of place in The Lord of the Rings or King Arthur (no, not the crappy Guy Richie adaptation with David Beckham)....