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• Best Black Friday Gaming Headset Deals (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

  27-11-2020 03:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Razer Kraken Tournament Edition $55 (was $100) See at AmazonSteelSeries Arctis 5 $70 (was $100) See at Best BuyHyperX Cloud Alpha Pro $70 (was $100) See at Best BuyAstro A40 TR Wired Headset $120 (was $150) See at AmazonLogitech G935 Wireless Headset $120 (was $170) See at AmazonTurtle Beach Recon 200 $30 (was $60) See at AmazonA gaming headset is one of the first accessories you should grab when you get a new console. Headsets are practically a must for multiplayer games, but they're also great
  
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• Godzilla Vs Kong Trailer Will Be Released On Sunday

  21-01-2021 18:42 via gamespot.com
  
  The full trailer for Godzilla vs Kong will be released this Sunday, January 24. The much-anticipated monster movie arrives in March and this will be the first proper look at the film.The news of the trailer was announced on Twitter by Legendary Pictures, which produced the movie. The tweet didn't specify what time the trailer will be with us, but it did include a cool new poster, which shows Godzilla heading through the sea towards Kong. Check it out below:TRAILER SUNDAY. #GodzillaVsKong pic.twi
  
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• New Borderlands 3 Update And Event Go Live Soon, Full Patch Notes Revealed

  21-01-2021 18:34 via gamespot.com
  
  A new Borderlands 3 update goes live on all platforms today, January 21 at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET, developer Gearbox Software announced. The full patch notes are outlined below and they make some changes to the game, like addressing progress blockers and updating character skills.The headlining feature of this latest Borderlands 3 patch is addressing several bug issues within the game. This includes progress blockers for Xbox Series X|S users who log into a map before the host during online matchmak
  
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• Russian District Court Has Banned Death Note And Other "Violent" Anime

  21-01-2021 18:20 via gamespot.com
  
  A Russian district court banned several anime series on Wednesday, including Death Note, Inuyashiki, and Tokyo Ghoul, over claims that Russian teens have been reenacting the violent scenes found in these series.In a statement announcing the registration of five lawsuits against 49 websites, the St. Petersburg court system said: "Every episode contains cruelty, murder, violence." State prosecutors also put Naruto, Interspecies Reviewers, Terror in Tokyo, and Elfen Lied forward to be banned this p
  
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• Netflix Buys New Film From Spider-Verse Producers, The Mitchells Vs. The Machines

  21-01-2021 17:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Netflix has acquired The Mitchells vs. the Machines, an original animated sci-fi family film from Oscar-winning producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller--the pair behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The film, which was originally titled Connected, was also originally due out in theaters October 23 but was delayed due to the pandemic. It's now expected to hit the streaming service sometime later this year.Directed by Mike Rianda (Gravity Falls), the film is an original animated comedy "about an
  
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• Avengers: Endgame Almost Had A Credits Scene With Vision In A Body Bag

  21-01-2021 17:45 via gamespot.com
  
  Avengers: Endgame nearly featured an end-credits stinger involving Paul Bettany's character, Vision. Bettany said in an interview that he was excited to film the scene, but Marvel boss Kevin Feige ultimate decided it needed to be cut."At one point there was going to be a tag where [Wanda opens] a body bag and there was the Vision," Bettany told IMDB (via Collider). "Kevin Feige kind of talked to me and said, 'I gotta pull the shot.' And I was like, 'Ahhh.' Because I really wanted that profit par
  
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• RBI Baseball 21's Cover Athlete Is Chicago White Sox Slugger Tim Anderson

  21-01-2021 17:31 via gamespot.com
  
  The start of the 2021 MLB season is coming up quickly, and ahead of that, the developers of RBI Baseball 2021 have announced the cover star for this year's game. Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox will grace the cover of this year's game. Anderson is the first White Sox player to appear on the cover of the RBI Baseball franchise.Anderson was the 2019 AL batting champion with a .322 batting average and other standout statistics like 45 runs scored and 67 hits. Continue Reading at GameSpot
  
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• Nintendo Dominates Amazon's Best-Sellers Charts, With Ring Fit Taking Top Spot

  21-01-2021 17:19 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo is dominating the sales charts on Amazon in 2021 thus far, with Ring Fit Adventure proving to be the most popular game purchase across all platforms.Amazon's best-seller list includes all manners of gaming items, from software to accessories. But out of the top 50 spots, Nintendo reigns supreme, with Spider-Man: Miles Morales sneaking in as the only non-Switch exclusive on the list.Perhaps thanks to people's New Year's Resolution, Ring Fit Adventure is the first software product on the
  
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• WWE Royal Rumble 2021: Everyone Confirmed For The Rumble Matches So Far

  21-01-2021 17:13 via gamespot.com
  
  On Sunday, January 31, 30 men and 30 women will compete in their respective Royal Rumble match. This massive free-for-all starts with two participants, then more wrestlers enter the ring every 90 seconds. This continues until all 30 have entered the bout. Now, elimination only occurs when somebody is thrown over the top rope, and both of his feet hit the floor. The last person in the ring will be declared the victor and punches their ticket to a Wrestlemania main event.Some of the past winners o
  
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• Nvidia Releases GPU Hotfix For SteamVR Performance Issues

  21-01-2021 17:13 via gamespot.com
  
  Nvidia has release a new hotfix for its GeForce desktop graphics cards, addressing several long-standing issues with SteamVR, game crashes, and more.The hotfix is available to download now, with Nvidia headlining the update with a fix for SteamVR that has been anticipated for some time. Some users have reported stuttering and lag when trying to play VR titles, which Nvidia hopes has been resolved with this latest patch.Other issues addressed include consistent crashes with games like Detroit: Be
  
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• Fortnite Studio Epic Is Helping To Fund An Animated Gilgamesh Movie

  21-01-2021 17:03 via gamespot.com
  
  Having already worked with Disney on the Star Wars TV show The Mandalorian and HBO's Westworld, Fortnite studio Epic Games is investing in movies now.Deadline reports that Epic's MegaGrants fund is contributing money to the animated movie Gilgamesh from Argentinian director Tomas Lipgot. The movie is being produced by the animation studio Hook Up, along with DuermeVela and FilmSharks.The companies will use Epic's Unreal Engine, among other tools, to produce the film about the Mesopotamian mythol
  
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• These Memes Prove Inauguration Day Belonged To Bernie Sanders

  21-01-2021 16:44 via gamespot.com
  
  Yes, yes, Wednesday saw the end of the Trump-Pence administration and the beginning of the Biden-Harris one--but the moment and arguably the day belonged to Bernie Sanders. Chances are if you're reading this, you're already well aware that a photo of the United States senator from Vermont attending the inauguration while masked up, socially distanced, and arms folded with fluffy finger mittens became a meme. But what you might not be aware of is how widespread the meme has become.It's such a sim
  
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• Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem Trailer Introduces Fuze

  21-01-2021 16:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem is nearly upon us, and Respawn Entertainment has shared the launch trailer to drum up excitement. The new season feature a brand-new character who has an affinity for explosives, and there are a number of other changes expected, as well.The new trailer shows the lead character, Walter "Fuze" Fitzroy with a notably heroic streak, interceding to save a crowd using his signature bombs. But the threat is far from over, so he gears up for more.Walter "Fuze" Fitzroy's bom
  
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• Apex Legends Season 8 Launch Trailer Hints At Fuse's Abilities And Kings Canyon Changes

  21-01-2021 16:41 via gamespot.com
  
  Apex Legends Season 8: Mayhem is nearly upon us, and Respawn Entertainment has shared the launch trailer to drum up excitement. The new season feature a brand-new character who has an affinity for explosives, and there are a number of other changes expected, as well.The new trailer shows the lead character, Walter "Fuse" Fitzroy with a surprisingly heroic streak, interceding to save a crowd being attacked by his ex-friend and former fellow freedom fighter Maggie--the falling out of which was see
  
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• Netflix's Bridgerton Renewed For Season 2, Which Will Focus On A Different Character

  21-01-2021 16:39 via gamespot.com
  
  Netflix's hit TV show Bridgerton from Shonda Rhimes is returning for a second season, Netflix has confirmed just a day after teasing it and had some big news to share about the show.The focus of the sophomore season will be on the character Anthony Bridgerton, who is played by Jonathan Bailey. Netflix said Anthony will "dominate" the season, but no further specifics were divulged.Netflix released a letter from Lady Whistledown to hype the news. Her letter confirms the renewal and tells fans to m
  
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• Fortnite Week 8 Challenges Guide: Sunflower's Farm, Farmer's Market, And Steel Farm

  21-01-2021 16:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite has a new set of challenges to complete for Week 8 of Season 5. All three will send you to unnamed locations on the map, including Sunflower's Farm, Steel Farm, and The Orchard Farmers Market. If you're having trouble finding any of the locations or completing the tasks involved in the challenges, consult our guides below.Table of Contents [hide]Where to deliver a truck to Sunflower's FarmSunflower's Farm locationWhere to deliver a truck to Sunflower's FarmThis mission asks you to deliv
  
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• Fortnite Season 5 Week 8 Challenges Guide: Sunflower's Farm, Farmer's Market, And Steel Farm

  21-01-2021 16:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite has a new set of challenges to complete for Week 8 of Season 5. All three will send you to unnamed locations on the map, including Sunflower's Farm, Steel Farm, and The Orchard Farmers Market. Luckily, we've located them and can help make your life easier. If you're having trouble finding any of the locations or completing the tasks involved in the challenges, consult our guides below.Table of Contents [hide]Where to deliver a truck to Sunflower's FarmSunflower's Farm locationWhere to d
  
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• Massive Nintendo Switch Accessory Bundle Is On Sale For A Great Price

  21-01-2021 16:13 via gamespot.com
  
  If you recently purchased a Nintendo Switch, you may be looking for a few accessories. There are plenty of accessory bundles out there that feature must-have products such as carrying cases and screen protectors, but no bundle is as jam-packed as the one offered by Orzly. The third-party accessory manufacturer has a bundle dubbed the "Orzly Geek Pack" that comes with 12 different accessories. It's normally priced at a reasonable $70, but right now you can snag it for only $46.74 at Amazon, which
  
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• From Dusk Till Dawn Animated Show Is In The Works

  21-01-2021 16:07 via gamespot.com
  
  Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's classic 1996 vampire movie From Dusk till Dawn celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and now Rodriguez has announced that he is working on an animated version of the film.The director revealed his plans in an interview with Games Radar. The animated series will continue to expand the mythology of the movie's Aztec vampires rather than simply be a remake and is being developed for Rodriguez's action-orientated El Rey TV network. No further details ha
  
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• Resident Evil Re:Verse Leaks Ahead Of The Big Showcase

  21-01-2021 16:05 via gamespot.com
  
  A new Resident Evil project called Resident Evil Re:Verse has seemingly leaked ahead of its presumed official announcement during the Resident Evil Showcase later today.The Humble Store leaked the name. All we know so far is that whatever Resident Evil Re:Verse is, it's included with Resident Evil Village. People online are speculating that Re:Verse is the name of the new Resident Evil multiplayer game or mode that we heard about for the first time recently.The Humble Store page includes a link
  
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• Thanks To Resident Evil 3 And Monster Hunter, Capcom Expects To Make A Lot Of Money

  21-01-2021 15:34 via gamespot.com
  
  Japanese gaming publisher Capcom has announced that it expects to make even more money than anticipated for its latest financial year due to the big success of a few key titles.In a news release, Capcom said it is increasing its forecast for revenue and profit for the financial year ending March 31 due in part to big sales of Resident Evil 3 and ongoing sales of catalog titles like Monster Hunter World.Capcom said its efforts to grow digital game sales have paid off, and that is also part of the
  
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• Just Cause Developer Worked On Alternate History 1950s Game

  21-01-2021 15:31 via gamespot.com
  
  Avalanche Studios, the developer of the Just Cause series, was once at work on game that took place in an alternate-history version of the 1950s. A game writer who worked on the project recently revealed the scuttled game, along with what ultimately happened to it.In an interview with the YouTube channel Wassup Conversations, writer Mikael Saker recalled when Avalanche had to make severe studio cuts to both personnel and projects, including the alternate-history game."The publisher cancelled all
  
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• This Life-Sized Thanos Bust Looks Amazing, Is Very Expensive, And Is Missing An Arm

  21-01-2021 15:09 via gamespot.com
  
  An immaculate-looking life-size bust of Thanos is available to purchase, but it is very expensive and it's missing one of the villain's arms.Queen Studios is now selling the limited-edition collectible, which features a half-body Thanos bust (the top half) based on his look from Avengers: Endgame as he wields the Infinity Gauntlet.Check out this amazing looking #AvengersEndgame #Thanos Life Size Bust coming from @studios_queen: https://t.co/0eF84ghFpi pic.twitter.com/hsffJwoJfY— The Toyark
  
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• Puzzle Quest 3 Coming This Year To PC, Mobile

  21-01-2021 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Just a week after acquiring Puzzle Quest developer Infinity Plus Two, 505 Games has announced a sequel is on the way. Puzzle Quest 3 is coming as a free-to-play game later this year. The announcement only mentioned PC and mobile, but said additional platforms will be announced at a future date.Continue Reading at GameSpot
  
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• 20 PS5 & Xbox Series X/S Upgrades We NEED to See

  21-01-2021 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The biggest improvements and features we want to see come to the next-generation consoles in 2021.
  
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• Hideo Kojima Will Discuss His Influences And More During Interview Tonight

  21-01-2021 14:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Hideo Kojima is a video game industry legend whose work has shaped the medium, so when he talks, people listen. Kojima will speak next as part of the New York Game Awards in an interview moderated by former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime and reporter/critic Harold Goldberg.This interview is scheduled to take place at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on January 21, and you can watch it live on Twitch and YouTube through the links below. Fils-Aime says Kojima will "discuss his influences and views on entertainme
  
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• Apple Is Reportedly Developing A Very Expensive VR Headset

  21-01-2021 14:35 via gamespot.com
  
  It appears the VR space could get a little more crowded, but the new entrant is taking a different approach to the technology. Apple is reportedly developing an expensive headset that will serve as the first step toward an even more advanced device--likely AR glasses--further down the line.According to Bloomberg, the device will feature both VR and AR technology and is capable of gaming, video, and communication functionality. It's planned for a launch as early as next year, though it doesn't so
  
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• New Fortnite Heroes Teased: Are They From The Terminator?

  21-01-2021 14:22 via gamespot.com
  
  It appears that Epic Games is teasing the next crossover characters for the battle royale game Fortnite. A teaser video heralds the coming of "a ruthless machine and a protector of the future.""Impending global doom, time travel, paradoxes, oh yeah ... she'll fit right in," the voiceover says of the new character. People are connecting the dots and speculating that Terminator and Sarah Connor are headed to Fortnite, but that's just a rumor for now.:: Incoming Transmission - Reality Log 991 ::
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• Hitman 3 Runs Great On Xbox Series X And PS5

  21-01-2021 13:58 via gamespot.com
  
  Hitman 3 is now available across a variety of systems, including both Xbox Series X and PS5. Eurogamer's Digital Foundry put the different versions of the game through their paces, and it found Microsoft's system to have a slight resolution advantage. However, that doesn't mean that the PS5 isn't offering a great experience, too.Both the Xbox Series X and PS5 both run the game targeting 60fps gameplay, as does the weaker Xbox Series S system. While the Xbox Series X hits native 4K resolution, it
  
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• Big Bang Theory Star Reveals She Auditioned Because She Needed Health Insurance

  21-01-2021 13:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Actress Mayim Bialik has revealed the very practical reason why she auditioned for The Big Bang Theory, a role that would catapult her to new levels of fame and stardom.Speaking to Canada's The Social, Bialik said her health insurance was due to expire shortly and she needed to find work to help pay for it. She had a toddler and a newborn at the time, too."I was running out of health insurance because that's not considered a human right in this country [USA]," she said. "I figured if I can just
  
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