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New Pokemon Snap’s various Requests can be tough to complete, especially when some of the hints are so cryptic. You can throw your Fluffruit, bombard with Illumina Orbs, or play music, but sometimes those Requests just won’t click for you, and your strategies will be all wrong. The fact is that many Requests in New Pokemon Snap are just too unusual to complete without knowing what the Request will involve in advance, and that’s exactly the case with this Request, Off To A Flying Startle....

After rumors that Sony is making an upgraded version of the PlayStation 4, multiple sources have confirmed that a new PlayStation 4 console is indeed coming soon. The gaming world was thrown into a bit of a frenzy a few weeks ago when Kotaku reported that Sony is working on a more powerful PlayStation 4. Sony hasn’t responded to the rumors of a new PlayStation 4K or a PlayStation 4.5 yet, but if a new report is to believed, it appears that a new PlayStation 4 console is closer to reality than rumor....

Microsoft reveals a list of “known concerns” involving the New Xbox One Experience; including blank game tiles, slow console booting, and content update loops. Xbox One owners and would-be console buyers everywhere have been patiently awaiting the New Xbox One Experience, which launches today. In addition to bringing backward compatibility for Xbox 360 games (this feature goes live in a few hours), the update will also introduce various social features and tweaks which Microsoft says will make it easier for Xbox One users to jump into games with their pals....

In 2005 Microsoft rushed out the successor to the original short-lived Xbox, and Red Rings of Death aside, their strategy did give them a fighting chance against the soon-to-be successor of the PlayStation 2 (i.e. the best-selling console of all-time). The Xbox 360 had a full year head start on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii and it sold incredibly well because of it. For the “next-gen” - soon to be the current generation of consoles - Sony ensured that wouldn’t happen again by making the first move and unveiling the PlayStation 4 in February....

NieR: Automata producer Yosuke Saito states that an Xbox One release for the game is in the cards, and confirms that the upcoming action RPG will support the PS4 Pro. Earlier this week, Game Rant got a chance to go hands-on with NieR: Automata, and we took the opportunity to explore a little bit of the world as the YoRHa-type android 2B. The game was originally slated for a 2016 release, but its release date was pushed back in order for Platinum Games to polish off the title....

Emotional narrative game Night in the Woods is one of the most popular and praised indie titles of the last decade. With versions available on six consoles, it’s a story that’s accessible to many. However, there’s one console niche the game has yet to hit - mobile devices. So will Mae and her friends ever make their way to smartphones? While developer Infinite Fall and publisher Finji haven’t spoken much about a mobile version, it does appear one is currently in the works....

As Nintendo launches more games on mobile devices, they seem to be falling prey to the enticing trap of microtransactions. No one can say that Nintendo doesn’t know what they are doing when it comes to home consoles. Between the massive success of the N64, Wii, and Switch, they clearly understand how to craft critical and commercial successes. The games for these platforms are no different, with Nintendo releasing hit after hit each year....

The latest No Man’s Sky update has arrived. More a total visual overhaul rather than providing loads of new content, the Prisms update will transform the way the game looks, with some big changes arriving for PC and next-gen consoles, but with a fresh look across all platforms. There is an entirely new lighting system, refractions, reflections, color enhancements, and support for Nvidia DLSS to bring it all together. Some other interesting changes come in the form of flying companions and brand-new weather effects....

No Straight Roads, the rhythm action game from Malaysian developers Metronomics, has received a new release date. The game was originally meant to be released on June 30th, but was delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Releasing now on August 25th, No Straight Roads will be available on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One. The game is set in Vinyl City, a futuristic metropolis controlled by No Straight Roads, a huge EDM record label....

Our quick take Nreal Air - 3.0 / 5 Design and build Look like regular glasses Range of nose clips provided Also supports prescription lenses Getting setup Nebula smartphone app USB-C cable connection What is the difference between VR and AR? Exploring the Nebula MR Space and Air Casting modes Can change position and size of windows Phone acts as controller MR Space Air Casting What is XR and how will it underpin the metaverse?...

Gaming PC proprietor NZXT is throwing its weight behind COVID-19 relief efforts. But since they can’t exactly give away $1000+ dollar computers, or even discount them by some insane amount, they’ve instead decided to create a whole new product. The “Chari-Tee” is exactly what the punny name says: a T-shirt that is selling for the purpose of charity. 100% of the proceeds from chari-tees will go to Direct Relief, an organization that aims to provide medical supplies to those affected by and fighting against COVID-19....

Avowed impressed a lot of viewers with its initial cinematic trailer that draws of fantasy influences. For many the game was one of the most exciting titles that were shown at the Xbox Game Showcase, however, there are still a lot of questions about what features and mechanics will be in the game. Some believe that there are answers to these questions in the recent job listings posted by Obsidian Entertainment but it is worth noting that they could be connected to another project....

We’re less than a week away from the launch of the PlayStation 5, and we’re learning so much about the new console in the days leading up to release. For starters, you can see the PS5’s menu in the latest video, along with all the neat little beeps and boops it makes when you click around. Another thing we’re learning about the PS5: it’s hot. Maybe not Xbox Series X levels of hot, but certainly too hot to operate effectively within the plexiglass confines of a Best Buy display case....

Design Oppo: 163.6 x 74 x 8.3mm - 193g OnePlus: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm - 197g Oppo: Gloss Black, Blue and White colours OnePlus: Morning Mist (silver), Forest Green and Stellar Black colours Both: Aluminium and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 construction - IP68 water/dust resistant Display and software Both: 120Hz LPTO AMOLED 6.7-inch display Both: QuadHD (1440 x 3216) resolution Both: 1300 nits peak brightness + HDR10+ compatible Oppo: ColorOS 11 based on Android 11 OnePlus: Oxygen OS 11 based on Android 11 Hardware and performance Both: Snapdragon 888 processor Oppo: 8GB/256GB or 12GB/256GB RAM/storage OnePlus: 8GB/128GB or 12GB/256GB RAM/storage Both: 4500mAh battery (2x 2250mAh) Oppo: 65W Super VOOC 2....

Our quick take Oppo Find X5 - 4.5 / 5 Design - Oppo Find X5 vs Find X5 Pro 160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7mm 196g Gorilla Glass Victus front, glass back Black, white and purple finishes Display and software 6.55-inch AMOLED display FullHD+ - 1080 x 2400 resolution HDR10+ support - 1000 nits peak brightness Android 12-based ColorOS 12 software Performance and battery Snapdragon 888 processor 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB or 12GB/256GB region depending 4800mAh battery - 80W SuperVOOC wired charging 30W wireless charging (not included in the box) Camera Triple camera system - MariSilicon ISP and Hasselblad colour science 50MP f/1....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider Oppo R11s - 4.0 / 5 Design Bright red aluminium finish 155.1 x 75.5 x 7.1mm; 153 grams Screen: Pointing a finger at one major issue 6.01-inch AMOLED panel 1080 x 2160 resolution Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection Software: ‘Colorified’ Android Nougat ColorOS 3.2 operating system Based on Android Nougat 7.1.1 Speedy and convenient Snapdragon 660 processor 4GB RAM, 64GB storage Battery 3,200mAh battery VOOC fast-charging Camera Dual 16MP & 20MP camera Both f/1....

Although horror isn’t as prolific as the shooter or sports genres, it has still amassed a solid base of fans. No matter if the title is an indie or a major, triple-A release, horror fans seek out any scares they can. Which means it has been a good week for those gamers, as Outlast 2 finally released on all major platforms. While most horror fans are well suited playing Outlast 2, some just want to watch others suffer....

Our quick take Panasonic Lumix GX9 initial A design winner 72.1 x 46.8 x 124mm, 450g (without lens) GX80 retro looks Smaller handgrip can be boost with accessory grip Integrated 2760K-dot LCD viewfinder Best mirrorless cameras 2018: The best interchangeable lens cameras available to buy today GX9 hardware made for quality 20.3-megapixel sensor, no low-pass filter Dual IS system Hot shoe and built-in flash Panasonic Lumix GX8 review: Viewfinder victory for 20MP compact system camera...

Our quick take Parrot Swing drone - 4.0 / 5 Parrot Swing review: Design 160 x 78 x 9.8mm, 295g Polystyrene wings Plastic centre shell Parrot Swing review: The tech Ultrasound sensor to measure altitude 550mAh removable battery 0.3-megapixel camera Parrot Swing review: Control Included flypad controller Up to 60m range Android or iPhone app (20m range) Parrot Swing: Easy flying Automatic take-off and landing Battery lasts a few minutes Second battery included 30-minute recharge time To recap On the whole, the Parrot Swing is a fun toy, and it’s not hideously expensive....

Starbreeze announces that it has purchased full rights to the Payday franchise from 505 Games, casually confirming Payday 3 as part of the $30,000,000 deal. Today, Starbreeze has cashed in on quite a big media payday, pun intended: the Swedish company announced that it has acquired full rights to the Payday franchise from publisher 505 Games. The deal for Payday ran a receipt totaling about $30,000,000 worth of shares, and means the future of the franchise will now be solely in the hands of developers Overkill Software....