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Though the Xbox 360 Dashboard update has delivered quite a few innovations for the 360 user, it has also been seen as a step backwards in some regards. For example, Netflix viewing has become much more inconvenient, forcing the user to preview an episode of a TV series before being able to select a specific episode. But Microsoft should be blamed for Netflix making poor decisions (Qwikster anyone?); however there have been some changes that they are solely responsible for....

Developer Bungie announces that the next update for its sci-fi shooter, Destiny, won’t release until sometime in the forthcoming month of February 2016. Today, Bungie took to its official Twitter account to reveal its Weekly Update for Destiny will come back on January 21, 2016, and the dispatch will offer fans a preview of the next update for the game that’s planned to drop sometime in February. According to the studio, Guardians won’t get a “full reveal” of Destiny’s upcoming content, as they will only be getting a taste of what’s on the horizon....

NieR: Automata has officially launched in Japan, and fans have discovered a fairly lewd trophy lurking in the game’s achievements. The trophy, called “What Are You Doing?”, apparently unlocks after maneuvering the camera to show the player Android 2B’s butt underneath her skirt. The player has to do this ten different times to unlock the trophy, so it’s not one that gamers are likely to obtain without deliberately being inappropriate....

Three versions of the Nioh titles are set to release early next month on PlayStation 5 and PC with notable improvements. Nioh Remastered - The Complete Edition, Nioh 2 Remastered - The Complete Edition, and the Nioh Collection, which includes both remastered titles, are set to release on the fourth anniversary of the release of the first title. Nioh 2 Remastered- The Complete Edition will also include all previous DLC, giving players even more hours of gameplay....

With No Man’s Sky nearing release, Hello Games senior programmer Harry Denholm reveals that the developer plans on resetting the game’s servers before it launches next week. Now that we’re less than a week before Hello Games’ No Man’s Sky is released, the developer is in the final stages of preparation for the launch of its much-anticipated space exploration epic. Seeing as how the game has captured players’ imagination with its blend of science-fiction and open-world exploration, it is understandable that Hello Games would want to retain that impression by providing gamers with the most polished and pristine version of the game....

As the hype builds for the highly-anticipated next-generation of graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD, fans have had to make do with leaks and rumors from a variety of sources, some of whom are more reliable than others. Today though, gamers finally have an actual benchmark to look at courtesy of Jules Urbach, the CEO of OTOY. His post shows a set of benchmarks run on a real Nvidia Ampere based card, which appear to show comparable results to those suggested in recent leaks....

Octopath Traveler is a popular, deep, and nuanced JRPG that harkens back to classic turn based JRPGs of the past, with its unique pixel graphics in a gorgeous, 3D world. The game also features multiple jobs for players to mix and match between the game’s eight playable characters, starting with the eight basic jobs that each character comes with, as well as some special bonus jobs. Each job offers different in-game and passive skills that can be unlocked with Job Points in any order you wish, making the gameplay experience flexible....

Facebook and its virtual reality subsidiary Oculus released the hotly-anticipated Quest 2 VR headset a few weeks ago, and like its predecessor, the new hardware has been a sales hit. But unlike the original Quest, the new model has been mired in controversies since it was initially announced. Facebook’s decision to require a Facebook account for all Oculus users has been unpopular with the headset’s core audience. The Quest 2 typically needs a Facebook login to work properly, but a group of hackers is looking to change that with an unreleased jailbreak for the headset....

Oddworld: Soulstorm is getting a couple of physical editions in July, including a fancy collector’s edition filled with all sorts of goodies. The digital release of the next game in the Oddworld series - Oddworld: Soulstorm - is fast-approaching, but there is a physical release coming in July for those that can wait a few more months. As reported by PushSquare, the Day One Oddition will come with a physical copy of the game for either PS4 or PS5 along with an embossed metal case....

A new trailer has dropped for the intriguing 3rd person shooter Outriders, developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix. Outriders was first revealed at E3 2019, and those who have been interested in the game have had details trickled out over time, but now more story details have been unveiled. The new story trailer for Outriders, titled Journey into the Unknown, is explosive, beautiful, and filled with new information on the game....

Blizzard research developer, Natasha Miller, has said that Overwatch’s “Endorsement” social feature has been very effective against disruptive behavior and is making players nicer. The game developers implemented the system in order to foster positive behavior, and one of Blizzard’s first steps was the sending of thank you messages to players making reports. Adversely, they began sending out warnings to players who were racking up verified penalties. Speaking at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this week, Miller explained the course taken, claiming that the studio initially focused on prevention....

Though it’s not releasing at the same time as the console versions, fans eagerly anticipating the PC version of Max Payne 3 should not feel like they are being cheated out of anything. Yes, they might be receiving the game almost two weeks after PS3 and Xbox 360 players, but it’s always better to start prepping early. Along with revealing the PC specs for Rockstar Games’ next entry in the noir shooter, they also released a couple of PC screens for the game (in all of their Direct X 11 goodness) and teased some pre-order bonuses for those who are into that sort of thing....

Monster Hunter Rise is the newest installment in the mainline Monster Hunter series, and it’s coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch next year. Monster Hunter Rise for Switch contains the same monster-hunting gameplay that the series has become famous for, though it seems it might be just a bit smaller scale than Monster Hunter World. Many of the series’ staple elements look to be returning with Monster Hunter Rise along with some fresh new monsters and mechanics....

Just this week, the NPD Group revealed that Monster Hunter World topped game sales for the month of January, a tremendous achievement for Capcom’s long-running series. And with so many copies of the game sold - over 6 million last we counted - there are bound to be plenty of players looking for things to do in the game. Lucky for them, Monster Hunter World has just updated its event quest schedule through most of March....

The Mortal Kombat 11 release date is here, and many players are certain to now be sinking their teeth into NetherRealm Studios’ newest fighting game. The immediate focus for some will undoubtedly be on taking their favorite Moral Kombat 11 characters into online battle, while others will be more interested in the game’s single-player experience. For those that mainly want to play the campaign, one question may be top-of-mind: How many chapters are in Mortal Kombat 11?...

Our quick take Moto Edge 20 - 4.5 / 5 Design & Display 6.7-inch OLED display, 1080 x 2400 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ Finishes: Frosted Grey (pictured), Frosted White, Frosted Emerald Side-mounted fingerprint scanner (in power button) Dimensions: 163 x 76 x 7mm / Weight: 163g Performance & Battery Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 platform, 6/8GB RAM Battery: 4000mAh capacity, 30W Turbo Charge Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, 5G Software: Android 11 Cameras Triple rear cameras: Main (26mm): 108-megapixel, f/1....

The latest in our series we’re running in collaboration with Cambridge Audio turns its attention on one of Pocket-lint’s favourite bassists and one of the pioneers of Britpop, Alex James. We caught up with the Blur guitarist turned foodie as he was promoting his short film made with O2 to highlight the importance of technology for small businesses. The network provider has recently launched its £20 million investment to help British businesses go digital, and as James runs his own cheese making business, while co-hosting the annual Big Feastival event with Jamie Oliver, he was the ideal person to learn how a company can benefit from technology without the hassle....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons came at the right time, launching just after the beginning of what has since become an incredibly difficult year. March 2020 marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this one game has helped many people all over the world to cope with the isolation that came as a result of it. Now, The National Videogame Museum in Sheffield, England, has opened up submissions for avid players to submit their own island creations as part of a COVID-19 exhibit....

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered was missing a few features when it first released, but a new update is looking to change all that. The game’s second major patch is available now and addresses some of the issues that many fans had with the title. In addition to this, there are also some changes made to allow for better performance when playing the game on pro variants and next generation consoles....

Despite the fact the current console generation is only just over a year old, racing fans have been treated to a surprising breadth of titles, covering a myriad of styles. One notable omission of the current generation’s repertoire, however, has been the NASCAR franchise. With the announcement that the license has shifted hands, stock car racing fans can rejoice as a new title is entering development. Fans of the NASCAR license will no doubt recognize Eutechnyx as the team responsible for the development of games within the franchise, dating back to the release of NASCAR The Game: 2011....