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Despite Major Nelson’s complaints earlier this month, it looks like the ‘Xbone’ nickname for the Microsoft’s Xbox One will stick around. At least, this was Phil Spencer’s opinion in an interview with Gamespot. Strangely enough, his biggest initial problem with the nickname Xbone was that it was too clever for him to think of. “At first, I guess the thing that bugged me the most is I didn’t see it,” Spencer, head of Microsoft Studios told Gamespot....

For the longest time, consumers were led to believe that current Xbox 360 headsets would not be compatible with the Xbox One. This was due to Microsoft switching from a proprietary wireless tech in the Xbox 360 to WifiDirect, presumably due to higher data transfer rates and the ability to implement a higher quality audio codec. Another reason was that Xbox headsets now use digital wideband audio, with theoretically should allow for better audio quality than the default Xbox 360 headsets....

Microsoft is going strong. They recently had a press release for their FY20 Q2 numbers. Here are some quick stats for those that are curious. Their revenue in Intelligent Cloud increased by 27%. Surface revenue increased 6% Windows OEM increased 18%, and Server products/cloud services increased 30% I digress, everything on the list basically says some type of number big or small with the word increased on it. Except for one....

Despite rumors about the Xbox One seeing ESRAM bottlenecks, Capy Games Nathan Vella, provides a statement to the contrary. Vella, whose game, Below, will arrive on the Xbox One as an XBLA title. Speaking recently with Game Responsibly, Vella explained their experience in working with the console over the past ten months. “Look, we’re not pushing polygon counts like a lot of the big devs. We’re likely not taking the hardware to it’s breaking point with Below....

Google has been taking major steps to improve user privacy and safety for its services. The tech giant recently rolled out a new Data Safety section on the Play Store that shows what user data the apps collect. Now, it has announced a new ability, which will let you remove your personal contact information from search results to prevent financial fraud, identity theft, or other cyber attacks. Let’s take a look at the details below....

A Rock Rose is an Account Item in Monster Hunter Rise that can be obtained from Desert Rose in the Sandy Plains. Players can see these outcrops by looking for orange question marks on the map. They can mainly be found on big mounds or mountains, requiring players to wall climb to get them. Where to find Desert Rose in Monster Hunter Rise Desert Roses will be marked by orange question marks in the Sandy Plains....

Sap is a very useful resource in Grounded, because you will need it to create some early healing items to help keep your character alive! It’s also used to create some other important tools and furniture that are pretty much required for getting to the later stages of the game! To get Sap in Grounded, you will need to locate a stick or piece of wood. While the area you are in is mostly grass and dry grass, you will occasionally come across some sticks and twigs....

While Shellder is not necessarily a rare Pokémon, it can sometimes be difficult to find in the games. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you could travel all around the Paldea region and miss it. If you are looking to fill out your Pokédex or add the strong evolution of Shellder, Cloyster, to your team, you will need to know where to look. Here is where to find and catch Shellder in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet....

String Beans are an essential ingredient you’ll be using in New World to complete many more complicated recipes. The problem with obtaining String Beans is learning where to find them, and you can only locate them in specific regions of the game. This guide will break down all areas you can discover String Beans in New World and what container you need to search to locate them. The only way for you to find String Beans is to loot provision crates....

With recent nerfs to shotguns and snipers, it is more crucial than ever to have an assault rifle in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3. Fans have already seen the Hammer light up the competition, but now the Combat Assault Rifle has returned to the battle royale to level the playing field. It may not be as damaging as the Hammer, but those who find the weapon will see that it is just as deadly....

The Reaper Cloth is one of the many evolution items you can find Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You’ll need this item if you want to evolve specific Pokémon into their final evolutions. In this guide, we’re going to detail where you can go to find a Reaper Cloth in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. There are two locations you can find the Reaper Cloth in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl....

The Scorpion Stinger dagger is a unique weapon in Elden Ring. With it, you can give your opponent Scarlot Rot, a deadly damage over time (DOT) effect that will make it more difficult to beat in combat. If you’re facing a particularly difficult boss, the Scorpion Stinger dagger can make short work of them. In this guide, we’ll cover where you need to go to find the Scorpion Stinger dagger in Elden Ring....

God of War Ragnarök expands upon much of its predecessor but carries over many familiar features. This includes chests sealed shut with runic magic. To open these locked Nornir chests, you must complete various puzzles, including the one in Myrkr Mines. This may leave you wondering how to open the Nornir chest in Svartalfheim’s Myrkr Mines in God of War Ragnarök. All brazier locations to unlock the Nornir chest in Myrkr Mines in God of War Ragnarök- Svartalfheim Once in the mines, you will come to the Nornir Chest after lifting a gate for you and Freya to continue....

For anyone who focuses on boosting intelligence in Elden Ring, Raya Lucaria is the place to go. The academy is home to scholars and contains plenty of items that increase sorcery. One such item is the Twinsage Glinstone Crown. You’ll notice several mages wearing the crown while exploring the area, and there is a way you can get it for yourself. Here’s where to find the Twinsage Glintstone Crown in Elden Ring....

Pokémon Legends: Arceus features many new evolution mechanics, and that is slightly different from classic Pokémon games is the Water Stone. There is only one Pokémon who evolves using the Water Stone in Pokémon Legends: Arceus: and Eevee into Vaporeon. How to get a Water Stone There are two primary methods of getting a Water Stone. Trading Post: This is the easiest way to get a Water Stone in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, but it will require some time....

Dendrobium is a type of Orchid that can be found in Genshin Impact. It will grow only in the Inazuma region, and only on the second group of islands in the region. Dendrobium does not currently have any recipe or ascension uses, but we suspect that will change with the arrival of future characters. Dendrobium can be found growing in three different clusters around the islands. We will highlight all three below, with maps to show you exactly where the plans are growing....

There are several unique types of berries you can find scattered all over the Hisui region in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. These berries are useful items you’ll want to collect if you’re going to acquire more items to craft or provide them to Jubilife Village’s villagers to fulfill requests. A notable berry you might be trying to hunt down is the Razz Berry. In this guide, we share where you can get Razz Berries in Pokémon Legends: Arceus....

Each Clan in Bloodhunt is different from the other — they have various Archetypes who boast a variety of powers. This means that you have a pool of characters to choose from. Here’s a guide to help you select the Clan that best suits you in Bloodhunt Battle Royale. Know this before starting: there are three Clans in total with two Archetypes/characters each. Each Archetype has three powers — Clan skill, Archetype skill, and Passive skill....

Citizen Sleeper puts you in the shoes of a titular Sleeper: an android just trying to survive on a space station. When the game begins, you’ll have your choice of class, but which should you choose? While you can upgrade your skills to get most perks by the end of the game anyway, you’ll still have to pick a class at the start. They all come with tradeoffs, so it’s a matter of what skills you want to focus on first....

Can’t get into Fortnite? You’re not alone! It appears a certain collaboration may have gone Ultra Instinct on the Fortnite servers. Players around the world are excited to get into this epic battle royale title, only to find that there are crashes and server issues aplenty, and fans are getting a little fed up with this happening. While we know that Epic is bound to be working on the backend, it’s still nice to know what is going on....