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13 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2023): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile
22Oct By adminNo Comments
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13 Best Crossplay Games for Consoles and PC (2023): Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile

Genshin Impact, somewhat uniquely, supports cross-saving as well. So if you decide to play on your phone for a little while, you can keep all your progress when you go back to your console. It's a nice addition that makes this title one of those rare games where you can play anywhere with anyone and feel like you're jumping into the same game.Rocket League  (Free)Courtesy of PsyonixPsyonix's Rocket League has proved that its concept of “What if soccer, but with cars?” is an enduring one. And thanks to using Epic's Online Services platform, players on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, or PC can all play together. Interestingly, PC players that play the game via Epic Game Store or Steam can participate in the cross-platform action, despite Steam being a rival game store to Epic. Who says ...
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Unity May Never Win Back the Developers It Lost in Its Fee Debacle
23Sep By adminNo Comments
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Unity May Never Win Back the Developers It Lost in Its Fee Debacle

Since its launch in 2005, Unity’s goal has been to “democratize” game development by making it more accessible. In 2018, CEO John Riccitiello claimed that Unity is used by “pretty much half of all games, period.” As Strange Scaffold founder Xalavier Nelson Jr. notes, it’s a “simple, versatile, very powerful tool” that allows a variety of games to exist within the same framework. While Unity “allows developers to modularly build entirely new systems and workflows within, again, the same engine,” as Nelson puts it, other tools are far more restrictive.Other people credit Unity’s community for a large chunk of its appeal. “Because Unity was such a ubiquitous entry-level engine, it has allowed thousands of developers to invest their own time and energy in creating documentation, tutorials, su...
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A Soap Opera Is Exactly What Overwatch 2 Needed
4Sep By adminNo Comments
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A Soap Opera Is Exactly What Overwatch 2 Needed

“A lot of that is the core storytelling, but a lot of it is also this foundational stuff, like the characters being able to respond to opening doors or downed teammates,” Lawlor continues. These were recorded not only for the heroes featured in current story missions, but for the entire cast of heroes. With these and new mechanical tools, like enemy units with destructible limbs, Overwatch’s devs have what they need to build future missions more quickly than these initial three.Moving ForwardWith the weight of building an entirely new set of hero mechanics, talent trees, and upgrades lifted—plus the kit of tools to build story missions now at their disposal—it seems like Blizzard is in a position to move Overwatch’s story forward in a way it hasn’t before. That’s a relief, because at time...
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The 17 Best Games on PlayStation Plus (August 2023)
30Jul By adminNo Comments
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The 17 Best Games on PlayStation Plus (August 2023)

Even though PlayStation Plus has a convoluted structure, the video game subscription service remains a worthwhile choice for avid gamers. It’s especially an affordable entry point for PS5 owners (and Sony just announced there are around 40 million of you) who missed out on previous generations of Sony’s console. Longtime PlayStation devotees may have to really dig through the catalog to uncover a delightful surprise.The three tiers of PS Plus are Essential, Extra, and Premium. Essential is the cheapest option; for $10 a month you gain access to online multiplayer and can download a couple of curated titles each month. The Extra tier is similar to Xbox Game Pass, and it’s the main focus of this roundup. You receive access to over 100 games for $15 a month with this option. Another $3 eleva...
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The 12 Best Games on Xbox Game Pass (August 2023)
29Jul By adminNo Comments
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The 12 Best Games on Xbox Game Pass (August 2023)

Xbox Game Pass is one of the few subscription services I hold on to, even when I’m cutting back. For active gamers, the $17-a-month service from Microsoft is worth it, since you can download over 100 games in a regularly refreshed library.The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription comes with Xbox Live Gold, access to EA Play, and cloud gaming. Just on console and not interested in online multiplayers games? Microsoft offers a cheaper tier that costs $11 a month. Ditched your console? There’s a PC-only plan for $10. (PlayStation and Switch gamers should check out our guide to the top subscription services for those platforms.)I sifted through the Game Pass catalog and curated a few outstanding titles to help you decide which ones to download first. (It’s a bit overwhelming!) From new indies ...
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