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As the livestreaming platform Mixer comes closer to its closing date, Xbox One released an update over the weekend that completely removes the app from the console. A few weeks ago, the livestream community was shaken up by the news thatMixer would be shutting downand partnering with Facebook Gaming. Mixer was formerly known as Beam before being acquired by Microsoft. After bleeding funds and chugging behind more successful streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch, Microsoft made the decision to hand the site off to Facebook Gaming....

It’s clear that Microsoft’s main strategy going into the ninth generation of home console revolves around its value for money Game Pass service. However, Game Pass isn’t the only area where Xbox is excelling, as the console is also doing a fantastic job of standing out from its competitors with its backward compatibility feature. Whereas Nintendo is charging AAA prices for ports likeSkyward SwordandSony are removing their PS3, PS Vita, and PSP stores, Microsoft is continuing to offer multiple generations of games to itsXboxplayers....

ManyPokémonnaysayers claim that the series is too family-friendly, too child-orientated. While it’s true that the franchise is full to the gills with bright, cartoonish visuals and lovable creatures, there’s a lot of hidden depth here. Competitive Pokémon battling is a surprisingly intricate concept. RELATED:10 Pokémon Who Can Heal Themselves In Battle One of the many wrinkles that adds more strategy to battles is the fact that each Pokémon has an Ability, a passive or active effect that gives them an advantage in battle....

One of the biggest surprise hits of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One era wasNieR: Automata.Despite its very dedicated but cult following it seemed highly unlikely that the originalNieRthat released back in 2010 would ever get a sequel. Thankfully, the series director Yoko Taro got another chance with hissequelNieR: Automata. It became a worldwide hit by selling over 5 million copies in spite of being one of the most unconventional games of the era by mainstream standards....

Summary Just in time for the holiday season, aPokemonfan created some festive art of Umbreon based on the “Christmas cat meme” and posted their handiwork on social media for all to see. ThePokemonfan used a digital art program to recreate the seasonal meme and gave Umbreon some additional touches to make it stand out. Known as the Moonlight Pokemon, Umbreon is a Dark-type evolution of Eevee that made its debut inPokemon Gold and Silver....

One of the most surprising announcements made at the Game Awards this year wasAlan Wake 2. After waiting over a decade, fans of the cult classic action-adventure game will finally be able to continue the story ofAlan Wake. As more and more details surroundingAlan Wake 2get brought to life, a key piece of information has recently been revealed. Following the release ofAlan Wake Remasteredfor current and next-gen systems, the announcement of the long awaited sequel led to a great amount of online excitement from fans....

Now thatAnimal Crossingfans have had to wait seven years for a proper sequel, anticipation for the rapidly-approaching release ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsis through the proverbial roof. With only nineteen days to go beforeone of March 2020’s biggest gamesfinally arrives, fans are eager to learn whatever new details they can get their hands on. After all this time, fans will have a fairly fresh spin on the series formula to look forward to as they make a virtual life for themselves on a deserted island, with plenty of new features including acharacter creatorand the ability for players to terraform their island....

An acclaimed author has seemingly included an accidental Easter Egg referencingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildin his latest novel,A Traveller At The Gates of Wisdom. In the novel, John Boyne – whose previous works includeThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas– included a passage where one of his characters described the ingredients used to dye their clothes. However, for anyZeldafans reading the novel, it wouldn’t have taken long to spot a few parts that unmistakably connected the passage to thepopularZeldagame....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3, the latest widely praised CRPG from Larian Studios has carved its own spot at the top of the entire gaming industry. Built around strong storytelling and player choice within its single-player-focused experience,Baldur’s Gate 3has found positive reception by filling a niche in the RPG space. The world of Faerun explored throughout the game is filled to the brim with unique NPCs and interactions, but a certain set of characters have truly defined the title’s identity....

The Assault class will always be the go-to choice for players who want to raise hell inBattlefield 5. With a variety of assault rifles (includingthe legendary M1 Garand) to choose from, the Assault class is already well-positioned to succeed on the battlefield. But its gadgets take it to another level, allowing the Assault player to become a tank hunter. RELATED:Battlefield 5: The Best Gadgets For The Support Class Assault players inBF5can choose from an assortment of rocket launchers, with a further choice between more anti-tank or anti-infantry weapons for their second gadget....

Ever sinceThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildreleased in 2017, players have happened upon many hidden details in the open world. One player, however, discovered a seemingly unintentional quirk of the game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildchanges the mechanics ofThe Legend of Zeldaseries in big ways, filling a vast world with many quests that help build Link up for the final battle that can be approached at any time the player feels ready....

Call of Duty Mobilehas proven to be a very popular FPS mobile game, both in part due to the franchise’s overall popularity and the smoothness and fluidity ofCall of Duty Mobile’s gameplay. It receives regular updates, which can take the form of new weapons, maps, or even game modes. RELATED:Call of Duty Mobile: Everything You Need To Know About Zombies Mode TheCall of Duty MobileTournament Mode is a new addition and a game mode focused on more tactical and competitive gameplay....

Two fan-favorite characters fromCall of Duty’sModern Warfare 2campaign are set to go head-to-head during the upcoming Season 3 ofWarzone 2andModern Warfare 2Multiplayer. SinceModern Warfare 2’s launch last Fall,Call of Dutyhas been receiving new seasons roughly every two months, each adding new weapons, battle passes, game modes and more to the battle royale and multiplayer suites.This article contains spoilers forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2It’s common for newCall of Dutyseasons to feature small bits of story with the purpose of introducing players to new maps or modes while kicking off the season with a bang....