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In past console generations, console makers like Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have allowed gamers to transition into the next-gen while still providing all the functionality necessary to play current or past-gen games. With the introduction of the Xbox One and the PS4, however, that feature, called backwards compatibility, is no more. Both console makers had their reasons for not including backwards compatibility in their consoles, but each hopes that will be a small price to pay once gamers get their hand on next-gen titles....

Leading up to E3 2013, Microsoft and Sony were locked in an increasingly tense game of chicken - next-generation hardware edition. Sony revealed PS4 details first (but not their console design), at a February PlayStation media event, then Microsoft followed suit a few months later - detailing Xbox One policies as well as an official unveil of the physical hardware. Yet, neither publisher was eager to be first out the gate with a price point - and potential buyers had to wait until each company’s respective E3 presentation to find out how much money to set aside....

When the Xbox One first launched back in November of last year, it introduced gamers to Microsoft’s vision for the future of gaming. There were voice commands, exciting new games, and support for TV. But, amidst all of the elements that Microsoft did deliver there were a few glaring omissions. One such missing feature that felt like an extreme oversight on Microsoft’s part, and Sony’s part for that matter, was the lack of support for uploading to YouTube....

Back in September, Xbox acquired Bethesda through the purchase of its parent company ZeniMax Media. After the initial news broke, there was radio silence from Xbox about any plans or what this could mean for Bethesda’s games. However, according to new rumors, Microsoft does have a new event planned to explain what this means for Xbox and Bethesda. GamesBeat’s Jeff Grubbs mentioned such an event might exist during the last GamesBeats Decides Podcast....

The PS4’s last big marquee title, Ghost of Tsushima, is now available to preload. The download and the 3 already released patches are around 40GB, according to SP1st. Those who bought the Digital Deluxe Edition can expect an extra 22GB to download. What is likely behind the big 22GB file is the director’s commentary that can be played throughout the entirety of the game. The Charm of Hachiman’s Favor, a digital mini art book from Dark Horse, the Samurai PS4 Theme, and a skin set is also a part of the Digital Deluxe Edition....

The Windjammers 2 Steam Festival Demo is now available for a limited time only. The PC release was announced way back in 2018, and after numerous delays, we are finally getting a taste of the action. Windjammers 2 was originally a 1994 Neo Geo game that took off and developed a cult following. The premise is similar to air hockey, where players on opposing sides have to use speed and tactics to get a disc past an opponent....

This Young Justice: Phantoms article contains spoilers. Young Justice Season 4 Episode 17 This week’s episode wraps up Aquaman’s arc, and while we get a pretty startling resolution to “Arion’s” story and the unrest in Atlantis, the episode also does a remarkable job of centering Kaldur’s journey over the four seasons (and decade-plus in real world time) of Young Justice’s life. “A big question for this arc is, ‘When is enough enough?...

What is Alexa Care Hub? How to set up Alexa Care Hub To get started with Care Hub from the web: To get started with Care Hub from the Alexa app: Open the Alexa app. Open More (three-line menu button). Select See More. Select Care Hub. Follow the on-screen steps to provide support or receive support from a loved one. You can send the invitation to any email address. Your loved one needs to sign up with the same account registered to their Alexa device....

What Does Computational Storage Mean? Computational storage is an IT design architecture where data is processed at the storage level. Computational storage allows for the merging of computing and storage resources for efficiency and complementary function. Techopedia Explains Computational Storage Experts explain computational storage like this: Because a device uses controllers and additional memory to process data in the storage plane, data does not have to be shunted back and forth between storage and computing planes, or move between various locations for analysis....

This Walking Dead article contains spoilers. Right when all hope seems lost, The Walking Dead season 10 finale, “A Certain Doom,” reveals that our heroes have a plan for luring away Beta’s walker horde from the hospital. No, it isn’t the most fool proof plan, considering Daryl, Carol, and a group of others have to make their way through the horde to get to their destination, but it might just be crazy enough to work!...

Star Wars: Squadron is EA’s next venture into the Star Wars universe. While the gameplay trailer for this new title is just around the corner, there are enough hints with current promotional teasers that prep us on what to expect. Moving away from the force, Star Wars: Squadron hones in on another fan-favorite aspect of the franchise, the starfighters. While fans can expect to pilot their favorite empire or rebellion starcraft, it would not be surprising to possibly see a few familiar faces from other entries in the franchise....

Valheim knows what it is about. The survival simulator flings players into the 10th circle of the Viking afterlife, leaving them to build, craft, fight, and explore their way into Odin’s favor. The game undoubtedly succeeds in doing this, as a huge following rose around this early access title, and many fans are waiting with bated breath for further content updates. Success like this is often rare, but in the case of Valheim is completely deserved....

With the latest installment in the God of War franchise releasing in just one week, players are getting seemingly more and more excited about everything the game has to offer. One thing that players will notice in any in-game trailer is the updated combat system. Cory Barlog, the game’s director, has now further explained why the combat updates were made and what that means for players. Barlog states that the combat was changed because “[Santa Monica Studios] has made seven games with that combat system....

It’s official, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a remake of Wonder Boy 4. When Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World was first announced last week, many suspected that it would be a remaster, and now it is confirmed. A brand new trailer was released today during the Gamesom Awesome Indies event. The gameplay shows footage of the original Wonder Boy 4 alongside the new remastered Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World....

During the 2020 Royal Rumble, WWE legend Edge made his triumphant return to the ring after nearly a decade away. Though he didn’t win the championship, he made an impact on viewers, who wondered what else they would see from the wrestling veteran. Now, a year later, Edge has declared his participation in the 2021 Royal Rumble, just in time for the new WWE streaming deal with Peacock. After suffering a neck injury in 2011, Edge (real name Adam Joseph Copeland) made a surprise appearance during the 2020 Royal Rumble, kicking off a run where he participated in several events like Raw and WrestleMania....

E3 2019 is incredibly near and things are certain to heat up in this final week before the event. Xbox is prepping for E3 just like everyone else, today teasing the start of its annual E3 sales event. This year’s event is named Deals Unlocked and will feature big discounts on Xbox and PC hardware, hundreds of games, accessories, merchandise, and more. The Xbox Deals Unlocked E3 2019 sale will begin June 7, but Xbox is previewing some of what to expect now....

Game Pass continues to turn into an even bigger juggernaut than it already is as it racks up subscribers by the million. Microsoft was very aware that it needed to up its game yet again when this new generation of consoles kicked off last year. To the layman, the PS5 and the Xbox Series X are two sides of the same coin. They don’t care about the inner workings and most of the time, they will go with PlayStation as it is the more established brand....

Microsoft remains on schedule to deliver the Xbox Series X next-gen console holiday 2020. For now, the Xbox team remains focused on making sure consumers know exactly what the Xbox Series X is and why it’s such a step forward from the Xbox One generation. But some Xbox fans are hearing rumors about further hardware plans from Xbox that have the potential to confuse the issue. In a recent interview, Xbox platform team member Jason Ronald reassured fans that there would be no such confusion in 2020....

The Xbox Series X launch has gone relatively smoothly, inventory issues aside, but that doesn’t mean it’s been flawless. Luckily, the team over at Xbox is looking to make improvements to the system, with a beta update on the way for Xbox Insiders that should solve one of the biggest problems currently facing the new console, assuming the beta goes well. Some Xbox Series X owners may have experienced the console randomly powering off while playing....

Microsoft’s Twitter account for Xbox Game Pass has kept a fairly irreverent tone since the service launched in 2017, and fans’ reactions to the service’s recent branding update led to a tweet Monday poking fun at the modified logo. The tweet, titled “RE: our new logo,” shows off the new version of the Xbox Game Pass logo with annotations made in the infamously meme-worthy Comic Sans font, and notes that the service is “still called Xbox Game Pass,” and simply uses the Xbox logo as shorthand for the full name....