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WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will allow users to migrate their chat history from one Android phone to another. While WhatsApp has allowed people to easily switch from an Android phone to an iPhone while maintaining their chat history for a while, the ability to do it between Android phones has been sadly lacking. That could be about to change, with the instant messaging platform thought to be testing a feature that would allow histories to be migrated between phones running Android....

The Yakuza games always deliver on fun and enjoyable content with a healthy dose of humorous and fun-loving substories and minigames. When it comes to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, one of these fun little minigames is finding stray cats and befriending them so you can take them to the Nyan Nyan Cat Cafe in Kamurocho. There are 19 cats to find in total, all found throughout Kamurocho and Onomichi....

We’re barely a week away from E3 2021, with a dam of video game announcements and reveals set to burst. However, we’ve got something to look forward to today, as the Indie Live Expo 2021 is set to showcase the latest indies coming our way. The show will be presented by comedian Atsugiri Jason, along with Kaori Horiuchi, and J-mon for English speaking audiences. Nippon Broadcasting System’s Hisanori Yoshida will present for Japanese viewers, with commentary by Playizms Shunji Mizutani, accompanied by waiwai....

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is set to make another splash at The Game Awards. With only 4 slots remaining in the game’s second fighter pass, there are still plenty of gaming icons that have solid claim for a spot in Masahiro Sakurai’s unbelievable roster. Back in 2018, Geoff Keighley’s event served as the place to showcase Joker’s then shocking addition to the game, but this time around Nintendo themselves took care of hyping up The Game Awards for Smash fans with a tweet posted earlier today....

Since its debut in 2004, Blizzard’s World of Warcraft has been one of the most consistently popular games. The unstoppable MMORPG is one of the biggest video game releases of all time, but it’s never made its way to consoles. Now it appears as though that may be changing in the future, as the Brazil ratings board has given an Xbox Series X rating to the game’s upcoming Shadowlands expansion....

World of Warcraft: Legion’s first World Quest Bonus Event begins and players currently have the chance to earn a ton of resources, gold, reputation, and gear. Here’s how to get started. Now that World of Warcraft: Legion has been live for a few weeks, plenty of MMO fans have easily reached the new 110 level cap and are busy maxing out item level scores to prepare for raiding in the Emerald Nightmare....

As Microsoft prepares for the launch of its next gen console later this year with Xbox Series X, the company is also double down on its streaming service, Project xCloud. Already, fans have learned that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will be getting access to this service for free. Microsoft is aiming to allow users to game where ever they want through mobile devices like tablets and even phones. The next step in this ambitious plan has finally been revealed earlier today....

We’re going to file this one under the category “It’s 2020, and if it’s not burning the Earth to bare bedrock then it’s confusing the ever-loving s— out of us.” Hasbro, in collaboration with The OP (formerly USAopoly) and Nissin Foods, have come out with a new version of the classic 1956 dice game, Yahtzee. Instead of the usual Yahtzee cup, this game replaces it with a replica plastic cup from Nissin’s world-famous Cup Noodles....

It’s an absolute crime that the 2012 shooter Binary Domain, produced by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios (known for the Yakuza games), never got more attention. Mixing over-the-top action with a story reminiscent of Blade Runner, the game had some of the tightest and most refined third-person shooting mechanics of its generation but was completely overlooked by the general public. Thanks to the surge in popularity for Yakuza, though, it seems Binary Domain might finally get its day....

Final Fantasy XIV is an undeniably popular MMO, standing alongside industry giants such as World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, and Guild Wars 2. The game is launching a promotion period ahead of its revolutionary 5.3 patch, wherein PlayStation 4 players can get the base game and a 30-day subscription for free until May 26th. While this deal may be tempting, let’s weigh the pros and cons. Final Fantasy XIV subscriptions cost up to 15 USD a month....

What Does Data Blending Mean? The practice of data blending involves taking data from different sources and compiling it into a single useful and standardized data set. It is a major part of strategy in the big data age, as businesses work with large and diverse volumes of data to try to define business intelligence and make decisions about enterprise. Techopedia Explains Data Blending Data blending takes place in many different ways, but it typically starts with the process of aggregating data from different sources....

DirectStorage and NVMe Storage How DirectStorage works DirectStorage requirements How to check if your system is DirectStorage ready Register for Insider Access using your Microsoft account Download the Xbox Insider Hub from the Microsoft Store Open the Xbox Insider hub the click on the “preview tab” and select “Windows Gaming Preview” Then go back to the Microsoft Store and check for updates Update the Xbox Game Bar app Once that’s updated press Win+G to launch the overlay Go to the “gaming features” tab and look to see if your system is validated Which games support DirectStorage DirectStorage 1....

Hum to search with Google Unlock your phone and head to the home screen If you have Assistant setup to react to voice actions say “Ok Google” When it responds say “What’s this song?” Then hum or sing the song or let Google hear it if it’s already playing nearby Get song info automatically with Google Unlock your phone and head over to settings Look for sound and vibration and click that Find “Now Playing” Then click to turn on “Identify songs playing nearby”...

Update: read our breakdown of the new trailer here! Not long ago, sports fans and superhero fans were two very different types of people, each distrusting the other. But those days are long gone, as demonstrated by not only the vast popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also by the fact that Disney uses sporting events to advertise its new offerings. Just this year, Marvel dropped trailers for both Moon Knight and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness during the Super Bowl....

This review contains spoilers. “Young Bamber. You think he’s a selfish arrogant twat, but that doesn’t make him a murderer. I hope for his sake you can tell the difference…” Stephen Graham’s DCI Taff there, delivering a bitter farewell to Mark Addy’s Stan Jones who’s finally got the upper hand in the case against Jeremy Bamber, accused of killing five members of his own family. It’s a pointed remark that’s also something of a mission statement for the final episode of ITV’s six part drama based on a true case, White House Farm....

It was recently announced that Taika Waititi, the Oscar-winning writer and director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok, had signed on to direct the pilot of the new HBO comedy, Our Flag Means Death. If any other high-profile director were revealed instead, the announcement may have been met with praise but not much more. But, since it’s Waititi, an important question comes to mind: Where does he find the time?...

Perhaps it’s that back-tingling sensation that we’ve only just managed to evade one imminent version of the end of the world, only to be forced with facing down the next, but 2020 has been a year in which many popular pieces of media feel less distant and more relevant than ever. From Final Fantasy 7’s Remake to Mr. Robot and even Death Stranding, many once-imagined scenarios that felt possible but distant don’t feel nearly as distant anymore....

As of this writing, Grand Theft Auto 5 has only been confirmed for the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles. PC Fans, however, are hopeful that the highly anticipated title from Rockstar Games will come to their platform of choice as soon as possible. While we have no official confirmation on the matter, a recent job posting for Rockstar’s Leeds studio suggests a PC port of Grand Theft Auto 5 might be in the works....

To be sure, some moments in the MCU backed up that appearance. In The Avengers, we saw SHIELD’s massive underground bunker, in which it experimented on the Tesseract. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Project Insight gave SHIELD the ability to rain death from above on any target it chooses. Of course, The Winter Soldier also revealed that Hydra had infiltrated the organization, which ultimately led to its dismantling by Captain America and Black Widow....

Although World of Warcraft players won’t be stepping into the Shadowlands for some time, life goes on for Azeroth’s heroes. With the recent pre-patch, everyone is adjusting to new class changes, level squish, and leveling through past expansions, but there’s still time to celebrate special holidays. From October 13 to November 1, players can participate in Hallow’s End 2020. Mirroring Halloween in real life, Hallow’s End dates back to Classic as a celebration of when the Forsaken broke away from the Lich King’s grasp....