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Although the E3 expo is always a place for video game publishers and developers to showcase new games and projects, it’s also a great place for industry heads to talk about exactly where video games are heading. This year, Phil Spencer took the time to discuss the Xbox One X, but also talked about issues with console-exclusive skins, characters, and items. During an interview with GameSpot as part of the E3 2017 proceedings, Spencer stated that he wants to ensure that games are best on the Xbox One X, but was then queried on how it would be possible to give a greater frame rate for Xbox One X software when companies sign preferential deals with other platforms....

For a few years now, rumors have been flowing about Microsoft potentially acquiring Japanese powerhouse PlatinumGames. Comments from Xbox boss Phil Spencer about a desire to add a Japanese developer to its roster of studios have led many to believe Platinum would be the perfect fit. As far as Platinum is concerned, that isn’t going to happen. In a new interview with Video Games Chronicle, both studio head Atsushi Inaba and co-founder Hideki Kamiya have stated they aren’t interested in joining the Xbox family....

Pokémon Sword & Shield’s first expansion released on June 17, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing for all players. The DLC is version-specific, meaning owners of Pokémon Sword need to buy the Sword version of the Expansion Pass — and the same goes for Pokémon Shield — otherwise it won’t be compatible. It seems that Nintendo of America has extended an olive branch to those who have made the wrong purchase, as a recent tweet by the company states that anyone who “mistakenly purchased the incorrect pass” should reach out to customer support....

Gordie is an interesting character both because of his eccentric appearance and also his Rock-type Pokémon that are extremely solid. Players that get a chance to battle against Gordie will note that he has a wild personality that can only be silenced by the heat of battle. Since Gordie was only in the game for a short period, there are many things that players may have missed about both him and his personality....

When looking at the Pokémon series, it can be easy to look back on the older games with rose-tinted glasses. Some games do genuinely hold up, like Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Platinum. Some games, on the other hand, just are a tad underwhelming. This may be a game many older Pokémon fans grew up with, but Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire have their problems. The games are still great in terms of music, and new Pokémon designs were great....

Of the three Kanto starters, Blastoise seems to be the weird middle child between Charizard and Venusaur. While Charizard is easily one of the most popular Pokemon in the franchise and Venusaur is regularly being given buffs in the form of new moves or its Mega Form, Blastoise seems to always be falling behind when it comes to its battle capabilities. That’s not to say that it isn’t useful, as it being a Water-type makes it a consistently good team member on just about any team coupled with its very impressive defensive stats and decent move pool....

Players in Pokemon GO can now catch a limited variety of Pokemon from the Kalos region with an event to help welcome them in. These Pokemon are all from the franchise’s sixth generation, which is mostly well known for introducing mega evolutions and the fairy-type. While not all of the Pokemon from the Kalos region have been added to Pokemon GO yet, a few notable Pokemon did arrive with the recent update....

What the hell is up with Bidoof Day? Mate, what the hell is up with you? Bidoof is a legend - you’re just jealous of Gen 4’s beloved little beaver boy. In all seriousness, I’m just as shocked as anyone else. Of all the ‘mons Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokemon Company could put forward as a mascot worthy of an annual celebration, Bidoof probably wouldn’t even crack the top 100....

There’s been a big to-do about blockchain recently. Particularly, what it can do for gaming. The big draw for use of the technology is that it allows gamers to “own” their loot. That became a key selling point for Skyweaver, one of several digital card games that tried to usurp Hearthstone during that whole Blitzchung fiasco. Letting players own their cards prevents them from being lost if an error should occur – and allows players to make their own trade economy rather than letting a corporation drive prices....

Nintendo is known for its iconic franchises, both Mario and Zelda have been around since the ’80s. Both series feature incredibly well-known characters, including their princesses Zelda and Princess Peach. Which of these princesses really stand out and are seen as the mascot for Nintendo. Is is it the mysterious and powerful Zelda, or is it the Princess Peach who is always glad in pretty pink dresses. Most gamers will know both princesses, but just who leaves a bigger impact on the fanbase?...

2017 is a big year for Microsoft and the Xbox with the highly-anticipated console dubbed Project Scorpio set for release this holiday season. Now, Microsoft appears to be taking the next step towards making Scorpio a reality as the company has uploaded a product page for the system to its online marketplace. The official listing does not allow customers to pre-order at this time but fans can sign up to be notified by email when the product becomes available and can also add Project Scorpio to their Microsoft Store wish list....

The PS5 remote play app added to PS4 this week will allow you to play PS5 games using a DualShock 4. It’s officially next-gen week and new information about Xbox and PlayStation’s new console continues to fly at us from every angle. Earlier this week, PlayStation surprised us and anyone else who fired up their PS4 by quietly adding a PS5 remote play app to its dashboard. However, even those who have managed to land a PS5 early were unable to connect the two generations of console....

The Unreal Engine 5 demo which featured PS5 gameplay was only running in 30 frames per second, it has been revealed. The Epic Games video gave fans an idea of what PS5 gameplay could look like but this suggests that the full potential of Unreal Engine 5 hasn’t been shown. Speaking to Digital Foundry, Epic Games confirmed that the Unreal Engine 5 demo featured 30FPS content but the company’s vice president of engineering, Nick Penwarden, said that it used the technology’s dynamic resolution feature....

A Miramar update and two massive 8x8 km maps are coming later this year. That’s according to PUBG’s 2021 development plan that just dropped earlier today. PUBG Corp called 2021 “the year of the large map,” and that’s starting with a rework to the game’s second big map. In update 12.1, Miramar will be getting a huge remaster, including upgraded lighting, textures, ambient occlusion, and atmosphere. PUBG Corp will be overhauling the terrain to be easier to traverse and updating building layouts so there’s a possibility for booby traps....

id Software’s creative director Tim Willits reveals that the developer hasn’t yet decided whether multiplayer shooter Quake Champions will be free to play or not. A surprise announcement during Bethesda’s press conference at E3 2016, Quake Champions is a first-person arena shooter that’s headed to PC in 2017. While the game, which is the first main entry into the Quake series since 2005’s Quake 4, already had fans ready to dive in, the recently revealed gameplay trailer for the title has also set hype levels skyrocketing....

QuakeCon at Home raised a bunch of cash for very worthy causes over the past weekend. Last weekend was QuakeCon at Home, the online convention that took over for the regular QuakeCon when it became clear that going to Texas for an in-person event would result in everyone dying of COVID. While the event wasn’t quite as exciting as previous years, it was still filled with plenty of notable events, such as the livestreams about DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls: Online, the DOOM and Quake competitive finals, and even a live example of how buggy Fallout 76 still is over a year since release....

Ubisoft is changing Rainbow Six Siege so that it can expand in Asian markets, and not everyone is happy about it. Rainbow Six Siege fans are in an uproar over proposed changes that would allow Ubisoft to sell the game in Asian markets (ie. China). Various in-game aspects, from icons to graffiti on the walls, will be changed in order to appease Asian officials. Certain parts of the game being changed, such as slot machines or nude women on posters, are explicitly banned in China, while depictions of skulls and blood splatter are being removed to better the game’s chances of approval....

The nearly two-minute first look revealed the stunning visuals of Scott and creator Aaron Guzikowski’s concept. There were cities on fire, androids blowing stuff up, and a parable of the Three Little Pigs. It was awesome. But was it awesome because it was so enigmatic? The teaser didn’t have to shoulder the burden of revealing the plot to viewers or giving a sense of how all these cool concepts and visuals would meld into a coherent series....

Armour is a key component of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and there are a total of eight different sets - not including any deluxe bonus sets - which each have three parts. That means there’s 24 pieces to find in total. Some of the armour in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is tucked away in Pocket Dimensions. We’ll still be mentioning those here, but for a more comprehensive look, you should check out Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart - Pocket Dimensions Guide....

Robear This is a robot that looks like a bear that’s designed to help lift elderly patients from their beds into a wheelchair. Spot Spot is just one of many different robots created by Boston Dynamics. Xiaomi CyberDog A bird-legged drone Henn na Hotel Stripper bots Ava Robotics Here’s a robot we can all get behind. One that helps with remote working while allowing you to communicate easily with colleagues....