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Is Arya Stark ready to become the biggest Twitch star Winterfell has ever seen? It looks to be that way as Maisie Williams from Game of Thrones has asked Twitter how she can start streaming so that people can watch her play Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Given that Williams has nearly three million followers, the answers have come pouring in. For Nintendo Switch streaming, all one needs is a decent capture card, streaming software, good internet connect, a microphone, and a reasonably powerful PC....

A recent blog post from Microsoft has announced two big things: that the Xbox version of the turn-based Gears of War spinoff - Gears Tactics - has officially gone gold, and that there will be a big update accompanying its release in November. Better yet, this big update will be coming to the game across all its platforms. So PC players - who have been playing Gears Tactics since late April this year - will receive the new features included in the update for free on November 10, 2020....

It’s difficult to see a silver lining in the turmoil and tragedy currently sweeping the world due to the coronavirus pandemic, but one such bright side comes in the form of a blog post from Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin. The writer, who is in the demographic most vulnerable to the effects of the virus, has elected to self-isolate and will be taking the opportunity to spend “more time in Westeros than in the real world, writing every day....

If nothing else, 2017 is already making its mark as the year of the twisted thriller, with filmmakers using the genre to explore real world concerns that often go unspoken. As someone who has regularly teamed with comedy partner Keegan Michael-Key to explore politics and race relations for laughs, Jordan Peele takes a different approach in Get Out, making a bonafide thriller in the process. The end result is a sleek exercise in suspense that constantly keeps one on their toes so as to not miss an important clue about where things might be going....

Ghost Recon Breakpoint releases this fall, but prior to its launch on October 4, 2019, players will be able to jump into a beta for the third-person military shooter. While details are slim on what is included in the beta, including even when it will take place, Ubisoft has already let players know how to get access to the beta. Currently, the only guaranteed way to get into the Ghost Recon Breakpoint beta is by pre-ordering any edition of the game....

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL: They’re smarter and squeezier than ever Google introduces Pixelbook to “reimagine the laptop experience” Google Home Max is Google’s answer to Apple HomePod It’s official: Google announces smaller, softer Home Mini speaker Google Home calling: How does it work and where is it available? What is Google Assistant? How to enable Assistant’s male voice Open the Google Assistant app Tap on the menu button (three-dot icon) Open Settings Select Preferences Select Assistant Voice Switch from Voice I (female) to Voice II (male) What does the male voice sound like?...

Final Fantasy VIII (one of the best games in the series) introduced one of the most unique mechanics in the entire franchise. Rather than relying on grids or leveling-up bonuses, character stat development is achieved through the Junction System, which involves collecting and stocking magic and applying them to individual stats. Magic can be obtained from draw points, refining items, or through enemies. With 50 different magic spells to junction, players may find themselves experimenting with ineffective configurations, which can hinder their gameplay....

Final Fantasy VII Remake will require a whopping 100 GB of free space in order to download. Square Enix has been so afraid that copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake wouldn’t make it to players in time for release day, it decided to sent copies out well ahead of time. So far ahead of time, in fact, that some people have already received their copies. This was no April Fool’s joke either as a few claiming to have received the Deluxe Edition of the game early have posted photographic evidence....

We interviewed Flying Mollusk creative director Erin Reynolds and creative producer Michael Annetta about their studio’s goals, direction, and the innovation behind their biofeedback game. The indie scene can be a mixed bag of innovation and rehashing of old ideas. In the case of Flying Mollusk’s Nevermind—a biofeedback game that uses sensors to ramp up the game’s fear factor based on your heart and breathing rate—innovation and impact are some of the key principles....

After breaking records earlier this year with its beta tests, For Honor’s momentum has slowed a bit due in large part to continued server issues and player unrest over microtransactions. As Ubisoft continues to enhance and improve the experience to emulate the resurgence Rainbow Six Siege has seen in its second year, new features and content are now right around the corner. With Season 2 wrapping up with the Samurai as the winning faction, Ubisoft has finally revealed its plans for Season 3, which kicks off on August 15....

The Week 5 challenges are live in Fortnite Season 5, meaning players have more enemies to kill and new hidden battle stars to find. A couple of weeks ago, players had to follow the Flush Factory treasure map to find the hidden battle star, but in Week 5, they have to follow the treasure map found in Snobby Shores. Anyone who wants to find the actual treasure map for themselves in Fortnite will simply have to land at or travel to Snobby Shores and search for it....

With Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 4 out now, players are getting to grips with new Marvel-themed content, as the title has opted to include characters like Iron Man, Wolverine, Thor, and She-Hulk. Alongside them are several new additions to the game’s map, with players able to explore the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier before a match or journey into Doom’s Domain, which has taken over Pleasant Park. There are also new additions to the battle royale’s range of equipment, including superhero abilities and The Stark Industries Energy Rifle....

Fortnite season 2 chapter 2 is in full swing, and there’s the additional bonus crossover of Deadpool hanging out in his bathroom lair. The event has fans searching for classic Deadpool items like his unicorn, chimichangas, and his dual katanas, but the Merc with a Mouth is just the latest in a long line of incredible crossovers throughout Fortnite history. Crossover events for Fortnite have ranged from as big as the Star Wars event to as small as the balloon on a sewer grate for It: Chapter 2....

Just yesterday, Epic Games released Update 2.4.0’s patch notes for its action building title, Fortnite, with many fans looking forward to the forthcoming addition of Miniguns in the game’s Battle Royale mode. Now, though, it looks as if fans will have to wait a little while longer until the next update is implemented, as Epic Games has announced that it will be delayed until some lingering bugs and stability issues have been fixed first....

Fortnite Season 5 is now live in the battle royale game, giving players the chance to explore a reworked map. The new Fortnite map is similar to previous maps in the game, though this one has considerably less water than the original Chapter 2 map did. It also brings back a variant of one of the most popular Fortnite locations ever, and it will be interesting to see if it ends up being the place to drop as Season 5 progresses....

It’s such a perfect concept for a horror comedy it’s a wonder no one has done it before: a hulking great male serial killer swaps bodies with a tiny, dorky teenage girl – chaos ensues. ‘Freaky Friday The 13th,’ as the idea was initially pitched by co-writer Michael Kennedy. In the hands of Happy Death Day and Happy Death Day 2 U director, Christopher Landon, you get exactly what you expect – a funny, sharp teen romp full of inventive kills and excessive comedy gore....

Dark Souls 3 was announced at E3 and, as expected, the crowd went wild. Despite the excitement, the cinematic reveal trailer didn’t really offer any information about the upcoming installment in the brutally difficult action series (aside from its existence). Fans know what to expect from Dark Souls and From Software, but that doesn’t mean the community is any less excited to see what Dark Souls 3 actually looks like. Thanks to Gamescom, the wait is over....

We absolutely love it when later games in a series pay homage to the ones that preceded them, like in the ending of Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This one will warm the hearts of any fan of the iconic original Tomb Raider released in 1996. And don’t worry, we won’t give anything important away about Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s plot and ending itself, so if you’re yet to get to that stage you may proceed safely!...

Video games that do things for your birthday aren’t a huge novelty these days. Just recently, one of our writers celebrated his birthday with Mads Mikkelson via Death Stranding. He also reflected on all the digital cake he’s gotten over the years. But he probably never got birthday curry. Pokemon Sword & Shield aren’t the first Pokemon games to recognize your birthday. The 3DS games would have a little party for you when you entered the Pokemon Center, with Nurse Joy yelling congratulations on your special day....

The Gears of War franchise’s latest iteration, Gears 5, is quickly approaching its September release date. With launch so near, developer The Coalition is ready to share some more specific details about the third-person shooter’s finer details that dedicated Gears of War fans will find interesting. For example, Gears 5 will not have any sort of Season Pass for DLC and will instead offer free maps and microtransactions that can be earned through gameplay....