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As the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S set incredible sales paces in the midst of strange times, and the Nintendo Switch continues to exceed all sales expectations, many fans find themselves wondering whether or not any of those consoles can eventually dethrone the best-selling video game console of all-time: the PlayStation 2. Well, as you probably guessed based on this article’s headline, my answer to that question is “No.” The PlayStation 2’s position atop the best-selling console chart isn’t an accident and it’s not a record meant to be taken lightly....

Wonder Woman 1984 may have struggled to perform at the international box office since its premiere more than a week ago, but it’s now clear that when Diana Prince rang the bell, America rushed to theaters. 2020 had seen a disappointing performance in U.S. theaters from most films, even from the few bigger ones that dared to attempt theatrical runs during the pandemic. Despite Wonder Woman 1984 splitting movie fans between those that would opt to watch the film on HBO Max, whether they’d be new or old subscribers; or even with Patty Jenkins’ latest work struggling to keep the momentum from the positive early reviews it got, it seems like audiences were indeed starving for a new superhero blockbuster in 2020, something Warner Bros....

During the past 2 years, World of Warcraft players have explored and completed everything to do in Zandalar, Kul Tiras, and other Battle for Azeroth locations. But until Shadowlands releases later this year, the current endgame content which includes several achievements and mounts being removed remains relevant. With those goals in mind, individuals looking to get the Faceless One title or gear up for similar challenges need to successfully complete 5 Mask Horrific Visions....

So far, Microsoft has really stolen the show at E3 with a slew of huge announcements during the Xbox/Bethesda showcase yesterday. Trailers for Forza Horizon 5, Starfield, and Halo Infinite, a release date for Psychonauts 2, and a totally new game from Arkane are just some of what Xbox/Bethesda brought to the table, and apparently, they’re still not done. Courtesy of Gamertag Radio’s Parris Lilly comes news that Microsoft is going to host another games presentation on Thursday, just days after E3’s closing ceremonies....

Custom controllers are nothing new, whether that means a special color scheme, engravings, or specialized third-party accessories. And while the goal is traditionally to make the most ergonomic and stylish controller possible, that isn’t always the case. Xbox Canada has unveiled a new controller design, and while it isn’t a sure thing just yet, it’s just bizarre enough to warrant further exploration. Called the “Canadian Tuxedo,” the special Series X controller boasts a denim design, complete with two front pockets and belt loops....

The Xbox Mobile App allows players to do a bevy of things alongside their gaming device, whether that be the now last-gen Xbox One or the Xbox Series X|S. But there are some features that have been missing that fans have been asking for. Thankfully, just like most of the Xbox platform and services, it looks like the app is continuing to evolve. Xbox director of project management Jason Ronald recently joined Major Nelson’s podcast to discuss all things Xbox....

The launch of the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S on November 10 has come and gone. Both consoles remain sold out and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. It’s a feat that’s incredibly impressive, given that for the first time ever Xbox launched its new console with no exclusives. There’s one very good reason for that, however: the Xbox Series X/S launch support for the Xbox Game Pass subscription....

The Xbox Series X/S managed to outsell both the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch in the UK last month. The gaming world has been keeping a closer eye than usual on console sales over the course of the past three months. November 2020 marked the beginning of the next generation of consoles, and both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have enjoyed terrific launches. In fact, Xbox’s new consoles outsold both the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch in the UK last month....

One of the biggest draws for the PS4 during this past generation were the sheer amount of definitive, exclusive games only on PlayStation. Uncharted, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and most recently Ghost of Tsushima, just to name a few, helped define the PS4’s success. Xbox One’s biggest pitfall this generation was the console had very few exclusive legs to stand on, not to mention the console’s initial marketing scheme favoring the “all-in-one” approach....

Apex Legends may not present players with the new map they’ve been looking forward to since the end of season quest, according to Brazilian YouTube personality, Winchester. The Olympus map, initially thought to be set for a season six release, might be delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The upcoming season has already been teased in the World’s Edge map, however. Winchester, who is sponsored by Electronic Arts, suggested as much in a video on his Playing with Winchester channel this week....

After reaching over a million in sales, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas will be coming to a Nintendo console, along with Android and PlayStation Vita. Last month, publisher FDG Entertainment released the Zelda-clone game, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas, on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. In just a few weeks, the action-adventure title has sold over a million units between the two consoles, sparking the developer to announce new platforms for the game....

VR appeals to a pretty hardcore audience of players that want to feel like they’ve been transported into the game. The most popular VR games like Beat Saber, Half-Life: Alyx, and Superhot are fast-paced, highly physical games that blast your senses with stimuli. At their core, most VR games are thrill rides designed to give you an emotionally-charged experience that non-VR games simply can’t. In this industry, we always talk about immersion — that sense of realness that we get when the graphical fidelity is convincing, the controls are natural, and the danger feels like an actual threat....

What Does Blockchain as a Service (BCaaS) Mean? Blockchain as a service (BCaaS) is a term for a vendor offering that helps companies to utilize blockchain technology. It is based on the emerging idea of XaaS or “anything as a service” that is reinventing the business world and the technology industry. Techopedia Explains Blockchain as a Service (BCaaS) Blockchain is a financial technology that acts as an immutable ledger. It is helpful in managing cryptocurrencies, but it is also helpful in providing an authentic trail for any transaction....

Google Assistant on iPhone: What can it do that Siri can’t? What is Google Assistant and which devices offer it? Google I/O 2017: All the announcements that matter What is Google Jamboard? What does Google Jamboard feature? 55-inch 4K UHD display 120Hz touch scan rate / 60Hz video refresh rate 16-simultaneous touch points Handwriting and shape recognition Built-in tilt support / Built-in wide-angle camera Down-firing speakers / Built-in microphones NFC HDMI 2....

What Does Programmatic Advertising Mean? Programmatic advertising automates the process of targeting ad buys. Real-time auctions create algorithm-driven purchases for sets of ads in different channels and locations. Programmatic advertising dramatically changes the ways that marketers select venues for digital ad placement. Techopedia Explains Programmatic Advertising Programmatic advertising uses impressions as a metric. Algorithms look for optimized ad purchases and make them accordingly. All of this cuts out a lot of the human element of deliberately choosing individual ad purchases or the purchases of large sets of ads....

What Does Red Hat Linux Mean? Red Hat Linux is an open source Linux distribution compiled by the company Red Hat. It was active from 1995 to 2004, during which time several versions of the software were released. Techopedia Explains Red Hat Linux Various versions of Red Hat Linux have been released, with the first one released on May 13, 1995. Red Hat Linux was created with the intent of making it easy to use and install compared to other Linux distributions....

Now that the dust has settled after Sony’s grand unveiling of the PlayStation 4, the world has had time to digest the information that was presented. There are certainly a number of things that made the console instantly appealing — the fantastic visuals, a number of games that were displayed, and the sharing functionality included — but there were a few things M.I.A. during the conference that left many gamers wanting to know more about the forthcoming platform....

The Super Saiyan (Supa Saiya-jin, or SSJ) serves as one of the most recognizable transformations in the world of Dragon Ball. Essentially, Saiyans and those with a Saiyan heritage can tap into this enhanced state to help improve their battle prowess. Throughout the series, Goku and his fellow Saiyans have tapped into various Super Saiyan forms to help them in their journey. Interestingly, it seems that various Super Saiyan iterations seem reminiscent of the modern world’s Zodiac Signs....

Crash Bandicoot has an extra finger on each hand in Japan. It’s not anything new, nor is it something specific to the bandicoot. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time was released earlier this year, the official sequel to Crash Bandicoot: Warped more than 20 years later. There have been plenty of other Crash games, of course, but the bandicoot’s developers decided to cash in on the success of the franchise’s remastered original trilogy....

One of the biggest surprises of E3 2018 came at the end of Microsoft’s press conference as CD Projekt RED finally showed off its highly anticipated title, Cyberpunk 2077. Originally announced in a stylish teaser trailer back in January 2013, the game then completely dropped off the map completely leaving many to wonder what was going on with the game. After racking up piles of Game of the Show awards at E3 this year, fans finally found out what’s taking the game so long....