[ad_1] We’ve all been there at one point: you’ll try to find a specific app or game on a digital marketplace, and for whatever reason, the search feature doesn’t seem to bring up what you want to download. Whether it’s the App Store or Steam, all digital distribution platforms can sometimes make it challenging to […]
Category: Video Games
‘Fortnite’ is finally available through the Google Play Store
[ad_1] This isn’t the first time Epic has railed against Google’s insistence on a 30 percent take. It pushed for an exemption to the rule and went so far as to call the practice illegal for any platform with a majority of the market. Google rejected the argument, maintaining that its policy lets it “invest” […]
GeForce Now loses Microsoft, Warner Bros. games on April 24th
[ad_1] NVIDIA’s GeForce Now is still bleeding game support despite recent additions. The GPU maker has revealed that all titles from Warner Bros., Xbox Game Studios, Codemasters and Klei will lose support for the game streaming service on April 24th. The news came tucked into a post meant to highlight support from big names like […]
HyperX’s latest gaming headphones feature 7.1 channel audio starting at $60
[ad_1] Besides 7.1 sound, the new Stinger models include the type of features you would expect from affordable, no-frills gaming headsets in 2020. Both weigh in at about 245 grams and feature 40mm drivers. You can also swivel their built-in microphones up to mute yourself. The steel sliders allow you to adjust the fit of […]
Travis Scott is going on tour in ‘Fortnite’ starting April 23rd
[ad_1] Travis Scott is taking a different approach to virtual concerts in the pandemic era: he’s going on tour in Fortnite. Epic has revealed that the rap star is launching an “Astronomical” experience in the battle royale game that includes both performances and in-game rewards. You’ll have five “other-worldly” shows inspired by the work of […]
ESPN will stream a ‘Valorant’ tournament today at 3:30PM ET
[ad_1] The Valorant esports strategy is getting off to a quick start. ESPN is streaming an Esports Valorant Invitational tournament on its Twitch channel between April 20th and April 22nd, starting at 3:30PM Eastern each day. This isn’t part of a larger circuit, but the eight-team tourney will include plenty of pro-level players that include […]
Facebook’s dedicated gaming app is now available on Android
[ad_1] Chat functionality is also built in the app, allowing you to to talk with other people watching the same stream. At the moment, the app doesn’t feature ads; instead, monetization is limited to viewer “stars,” which like Twitch’s “bits,” you can buy to use in chat and cheer on your favorite streamer. According to […]
Facebook is releasing a dedicated gaming app tomorrow
[ad_1] The app will initially be available for Android. An iOS version will be available once Apple approves it, Facebook said. It didn’t say how broadcasting would work on iOS devices, though. App Store policies may bar Facebook from streaming footage from third-party apps. Facebook has been testing versions of the app in Latin America […]
‘Crysis Remastered’ is coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch
[ad_1] But can it run Crysis? When it comes to new hardware, it’s a question almost as old as time itself. If you ever wondered if the Switch, with its modest NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, can play the game, the answer it turns out is yes. Following a leak earlier in the day, Crytek has […]
Riot buys the makers of a combat-heavy ‘Minecraft’ clone
[ad_1] League of Legends and Valorant developer Riot Games just shared its next big bet. On Thursday, the company said it had acquired Hypixel Studios, the creator of an upcoming role-playing game called Hytale. If you’re not familiar with the game, think Minecraft but with more of a focus on adventuring and combat. Riot didn’t disclose the financial terms of the acquisition. […]