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Outriders was supposed to be the first big, third-party video game of this new console generation. It was revealed back before players had a hint of what the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X would even look like, making it seem like a day-one launch was imminent. A few delays later and the sci-fi game was pushed out of 2020 entirely and into a new April 1 release date . With the release date finally looming, Square Enix dropped a demo for the third-person shooter, which gives players a taste of what’s to come. The three-hour gameplay snippet features a handful of missions, a brief introduction to the game’s war-torn world, and a whole lot of shooting. While Outriders offers up intrigue with its ability-based class system, playing it feels like entering a time machine. It’s a game design period piece that harkens back to the heyday of Xbox 360 shooters, for better or worse. Take cover It’s not hard to describe Outriders ; it’s a sci-fi third-person shooter with … [Read more...] about Outriders feels like a game design period piece for the Xbox 360 generation

Last November, Microsoft debuted two next-gen consoles — the Xbox Series X and the more affordable Xbox Series S. If you are looking for the more affordable next-gen Xbox, Best Buy has the console in stock right now. The Xbox Series S variant costs $299, is smaller, and is less powerful than the $500 Series X. One other important thing to note is the Xbox Series S is a digital-only console, meaning it lacks a disc drive to play physical games. Xbox Series S $299 Prices taken at time of publishing. The Xbox Series S costs $299.99. Compared to the Series X, it’s far smaller, less powerful, and it has half the amount of SSD storage built in. It also lacks a disc drive. $299 at Best Buy If you plan to buy this console, you may want to consider picking up a few accessories that will help you get the most out of your new gadget, most notably an additional controller if you are playing a game with a local co-op with a friend or family member. … [Read more...] about Xbox Series S is in stock at Best Buy

In brief: Microsoft has finally set a launch date for xCloud, excuse me, its "cloud gaming" service. The free preview is getting cut off on September 11 with the paid program (bundled with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate) firing up on September 15 for $15 per month. Last month, Xbox head Phil Spencer announced that Project xCloud is launching sometime in September, although it won't be called that. It sounds like the company is just calling it "cloud gaming" for now, but for the sake of familiarity, I will continue to call it xCloud. While it remains ambivalent about the name, on Tuesday, Microsoft said the streaming service would officially launch on September 15. Unfortunately for some, xCloud is first coming exclusively to Andriod devices. Microsoft started the iOS preview in February, which is four months after it launched the Android beta. Additionally, Microsoft has been struggling with Apple's App Store restrictions, and the TestFlight group of 10,000 is much smaller than … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s ‘cloud gaming’ service launches September 15th only on Android

In context: Part of what led to Stadia Games and Entertainment division's early demise is the underwhelming number of subscribers the platform managed to garner since November 2019. Although Google has not posted official numbers, Bloomberg quotes insiders stating Stadia missed controller sales and monthly active user count goals "by hundreds of thousands." The low adoption rates may be attributed to how the platform was marketed and released. This is arguably the biggest waste of money and resources in Google's history. Stadia broke from Google's typical "start small and build" philosophy of product development. Unlike other Google products with long beta cycles, like Gmail, it was marketed and hyped as a full service that was ready to kill off consoles. Stadia head Phil Harrison said it was "the future of gaming." Speaking with anonymous sources, including former employees of the now-defunct development house, Bloomberg and Wired uncovered some details surrounding what was … [Read more...] about Insiders say Google lacked the focus and discipline to run a successful game studio

If you’re a smartphone power user, chances are you’re keeping an eye out for Samsung’s latest offerings in August, when the South Korean tech giant rolls out the latest iteration of its flagship premium (non-folding) line. Other stuff, too, but the star of the show right around this time is the Galaxy Note. No thanks to the pandemic, Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday (Aug 5) was livestreamed for the first time from Korea, where the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were unveiled. READ: This is where your future is developed: A peek inside Samsung’s South Korea HQ Also announced were new tablets, the latest smartwatch, wireless earbuds and a teaser for their next foldable phone. FROM NOTE 10 TO NOTE 20 But first up, the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Essentially, beefed up sequels to last year’s Note 10 and Note 10+, both supporting 5G networks. Pre-orders begin Thursday (Aug 6) and both will be available in Singapore from Aug 21, with the Note 20 priced … [Read more...] about First look: Samsung’s new Note 20 phones launched at Galaxy Unpacked 2020

You've got a minute? Here's an LFA video. It has been over a decade since Lexus introduced the Lexus LFA supercar . Sure, it wasn't a commercial success, with some units still sold in the US in the past few years. But the LFA's impact on our perception of Toyota's luxury marque was undeniable. It's also an inspiration to some of the gnarliest Lexus sports cars these days, including the LC 500 . Then again, despite production ending in 2012 with 500 units, the LFA lives on in a few examples out there – one of which was capture in a short video by Motorsport Magazine . Gallery: 2010 Lexus LFA 8 Photos Ten years down the line, how furious is the LFA on an acceleration test? The short video above showed and recorded the LFA screaming up to 9,500 RPM, and a 0-100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) sprint of 4.4 seconds. We can't deny that we missed … [Read more...] about See Lexus LFA Accelerate, Scream, And Drift 10 Years After Its Birth

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been ported to just about everything at this point, including Nintendo Switch and even Amazon Alexa. But Modiphius Entertainment sees one more platform it can be on: cardboard. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Board Game is in the works, and it appears the company will be seeking crowdfunding to make it possible. In a listing on the crowdfunding site Gamefound , Modiphius described The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Board Game as an "epic cooperative board game" that will be playable by one to four players. It's honestly baffling that it took this long for a Skyrim board game to be made at all. Naturally, it will take place on Skyrim itself, and it will be more of an adventure-style game than the miniatures-based The Elder Scrolls: Call To Arms game that Modiphius already announced. The company did hint, however, that you may be able to use your Call To Arms figures for this game in some fashion. Modiphius didn't share much else about the … [Read more...] about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Is Getting A Board Game

Vizio 65" Class P-Series (P65Q9-H1) Score Details “One of the best values in high-performance TV.” Excellent HDR brightness for the price Solid on-angle black levels Excellent color coverage HDMI 2.1 ports Feature-loaded Potential local dimming bug Game console sync bug Poor off-angle contrast MSRP $1,200.00 After reviewing the Vizio P-Series Quantum X (PQX for short), I wondered if folks really needed all the bells and whistles Vizio’s most premium set had to offer. For a few hundred dollars less, I was hoping the step-down Vizio P-Series Quantum (PQ9 for short) would be “all killer, no filler.” What do you lose when you lose the “X”? Let’s find out. Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K HDR TV details While we reviewed the 65-inch model, our review also applies to the 75-inch model. Screen Size Model Number MSRP 65-inch P65Q9-H1 $1,200 75-inch P75Q9-H1 $1,700 Out of the box The box comes with … [Read more...] about Vizio P-Series Quantum 4K HDR TV review (P65Q9-H1): Big potential

Warframe is one of the most popular free-to-play titles on the market, with more than 50 million registered accounts across all available platforms. First launched in 2013, the game has continued to grow over the years and has accrued an impressive amount of content, keeping the community engaged and active. That’s great news if you’ve been playing since launch, but anyone looking to jump in today has a massive learning curve to overcome. Whether you’re tackling Story Missions, navigating the Star Chart, or upgrading your Mods, there’s a lot for new players to wrap their heads around. Thankfully, you don’t need to understand everything Warframe has to offer in order to enjoy its fast-paced combat. Here are a few things all beginners should understand and accomplish within their first 30 hours of playing. Further reading Best free-to-play games Best PC games Best MMORPGs Bullet jumping and basic controls The first thing new players will notice about Warframe … [Read more...] about A Warframe beginner’s guide

If you've suddenly found yourself on a tight budget , you can still find a decent screen among our picks for the best monitors under $200. But act fast if you find a cheap monitor you want -- they're going in and out of stock like crazy, thanks to so many people now working from home . When buying a budget monitor, you should absolutely check out the listing of what's in the box. Make sure that it's not missing items that would drive the price above that threshold, like a stand or appropriate cables. The stand might not be an issue if you're planning to use the VESA mount to put it on a wall or arm. But in that case, you should ensure the mount screws on the back of the monitor match yours: The bulk of these have 100-by-100-mm mounts, though in some cases, they don't support a VESA mount at all. Editors' top picks Subscribe to CNET Now for the day's most interesting reviews, news stories and videos. Got a Mac? If it's an old MacBook Pro and has an HDMI port, … [Read more...] about Best monitor under $200 you can get for 2021