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Speaking with Greg Miller and the rest of the Kinda Funny Gamescast, Xbox head Phil Spencer has made positive remarks about the competition whilst hinting at future revisions for Xbox Series X|S controllers. The Xbox controller, something of an architectural classic at this point, might just have something decidedly DualSense in store for its future. DualSense is Good Sense Spencer, who is either a humble guy or very good at faking it, has praised industry rivals Sony and Nintendo a hundred times or more since becoming a rising star in Microsoft’s video gaming division....

July 2019 Xbox One update introduced a brand new feature for Xbox Game Pass users, Play Later. This new feature allows players to create their own, customized collection of titles they want to play in the vast and ever-expanding library from the Microsoft service. “Play later enables you to make a list of games from the Xbox Game Pass catalog for you to come back to on your time, making it even easier to find your next game,” says a blog post presenting the feature over on Major Nelson’s website....

Over the past few months, Xbox has aggressively pursued all sorts of cross-brand partnerships to promote Halo Infinite, the latest entry in Xbox’s flagship series. We’ve seen Halo-themed Pringles, Rockstar Energy Drink cans, and Razer gaming peripherals, but the franchise’s latest crossover is perhaps the most unexpected one so far. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled today an exclusive “Lakers Master Chief 117” bundle featuring a figurine of the Chief himself, an Xbox controller adorning the Lakers’ color scheme, and a Lakers jersey featuring Master Chief’s title, as well as his callsign, 117, printed on it....

Yakuza has been on a tear in the West this year, with Yakuza 0 receiving rave reviews earlier this year and Yakuza Kiwami looking like it will achieve the same. And even though most audiences around the world are late to the party, it seems like Sega and Yakuza Studio will make sure they remain in the loop, as the new titles presentation that’s being held later this month will be livestreamed and viewable by everyone....

The best way to scare grass and fairy-type Pokemon. Sludge Bomb is perhaps one of the best poison-type special attacks in the Pokemon games. Its base damage is 90 with 100 accuracy, so it’s extremely good against opponents weak to the type and with weaker special resistances. Here’s how you can get the Sludge Bomb TM in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Where to Get Sludge Bomb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Sludge Bomb can be found in a cliffside area north of Alfornada....

The Fall Guys and Halo crossover event, Spartan Showdown, is underway, with new challenges to complete and new accessories to unlock. There’s plenty to get stuck into in this event, but there are a few challenges that might require more effort than just showing up. Many of the new cosmetic items in the Fall Guys Spartan Showdown event are only purchasable using Show-Bucks in the store. There are several that can be unlocked by cashing in the points earned from completing event challenges....

The Pearldrake Talisman is great if you have an issue with non-physical damage. This is damage like magic, lightning, holy, and fire damage. This talisman increases your damage negation against anything that is non-physical. Unfortunately, this talisman is also in a weird location, making it awkward to reach. Here is where you can find the Pearldrake Talisman in Elden Ring. To obtain this talisman, you will need to travel to the Liurnia region....

Bonded Leather is another unique resource you can find in God of War Ragnarok. It’s stronger than the traditional Rawhide you can find while exploring the game and more difficult to locate. Unfortunately, only a handful of creatures will drop it, and you may have to go out of your way to add it to your collection. Regardless, it’s extremely useful and a valuable resource to upgrade your armor. Here’s what you need to know about where to get Bonded Leather in God of War Ragnarok....

Abilities that inflict status ailment or lower the stats are common in most Pokémon games, and this is also the case with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These abilities can catch anyone off guard if unprepared, ultimately leading to a defeat. In most scenarios, players will end up using a consumable or another move that counters the opposing abilities. However, players can also utilize Covert Cloak, which negates any additional effects by the opposing Pokémon that can alter your Pokémon’s stat or inflict a status condition....

Slender Flamii Bones are a critical resource you want to find in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. You’ll be using these materials to create powerful Gems that you can equip your party members to augment their stats based on the class they play. The type of Gem you want will vary, but Slender Flamii Bone is used in several recipes. In this guide, we’re going to cover where you need to go to find Slender Flamii Bones in Xenoblade Chronicles 3....

Vestan Moss is a rare resource in Warframe that you will need to create the Sunrise Apothic for the Silver Grove quest. This plant will grow on the Grineer Asteroids tileset. Due to the nature of the plant, it can be challenging to find. Vestan Moss only grows on rocky surfaces, out of direct light. Because the plant itself is moss and is flat, it can be tough to spot unless you are close to it....

One of the challenges for Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 Week 12 is to search for books on explosions. This is almost certainly a bad sign for structures on the island, but if you want that 30000 XP for your Battle Pass, you will need to do it. You only need to get two different books, so in this guide, we will show you where to find them. The books will look familiar, as the models have been used for other books in the past, so don’t get too confused when you see them....

With the Serenitea Pot added to Genshin Impact, players will have a choice to make about where they wish to build their home. The Serenitea Pot will gives players a choice between three different Realm layouts when they first load into it. While all the domains looks different, with regard to gameplay they are basically the same. Each one begins with one small area, and as you level up over time you can expand it to add more land to build on....

You know how it is. You’re strolling down the road without a care in the world with your mobile phone in your hand, checking out the scenery, exploring all of the Pokémon available in the close vicinity and contemplating taking on the raids that are nearby. Going past a PokéStop and slide it, as usual, expecting to get those sweet Pokéballs and items when suddenly, a man or woman wearing mostly black clothing and a big ‘R’ imprinted on their jumper wants to Battle....

For those who are lucky enough to come across Kokomi’s banner when it becomes available, players will need to spend their Primogems and Fates to get the character. Check out our guide on some possible builds to try on the character once obtained. For fans wondering who voices the Queen of the Tides and where they may have heard these voices before, check out our guide on Kokomi’s English, Japanese, and Korean voice actresses....

It’s fair to wonder as to whether the price for video games will be hiked up as the game industry transitions to the next generation of consoles. However, increases in prices don’t come very often, and for quite a while, the $60 price point has been standard. Now, though, a pre-order listing for NBA 2K21, may be an indication that gamers should expect a price increase once the next generation of consoles launches....

The Wolf Among Us is one of the most prolific releases from Telltale Game’s catalog and aims to continue on the legacy of the 2014 title with a new story centered around Fabletown and Sheriff Bigby. The original title was an episodic adventure with chapters released intermittently, but will the sequel follow this trend? The Wolf Among Us 2 will be an episodic adventure with individual chapters up for purchase or a season pass that users can buy outright to cover each chapter as it hits storefronts....

Crossword puzzles present plenty of clues for players to decipher every day. These can be a bit challenging to solve, so reference this guide to help you find all the possible answers to the clue Winter race vehicle. Crossword puzzles are tricky, as one clue can have multiple answers. A tip is to find the answer that corresponds to the number of letters required to solve the game you’re playing. If there are multiple answers with the same letter count, you can double-check using the checker included in most crosswords or use the surrounding answers to guide you....

Wolfenstein: Youngblood has officially released to a rather mixed reception. While some have lauded a return to the tone and setting of the previous games in the rebooted series, others think the latest installment falls short of its predecessors. Some “fans” have taken things a bit too far, even if they are disappointed the title didn’t live up to its hype since it was announced at last year’s E3. Those “fans” are so incensed Wolfenstein: Youngblood has microtransactions they reported began harassing lead level designer Mitja Roskaric on Twitter....

It’s a bit like XIV’s Deep Dungeons, but more robust. Torghast, Tower of the Damned is one of the bigger additions to World of Warcraft in Shadowlands, but you won’t have access to it immediately. Torghast is a roguelike dungeon that players can either grind for Soul Ash (the resource needed to craft Legendary items in Shadowlands), or for cosmetic rewards and other items. They’ll just need to reach the endgame and clear some campaign missions first....