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Photo modes in games rule. I know they’re a little bit niche, and most people just mess around with them for ten minutes, realise they’re not as fun as swinging an axe through your enemy’s face or peppering them with arrows, and give up on them. But they’re my favourite thing about most games that they’re in, and they open up a whole new world of possibilities. Even though New Pokemon Snap is a photography game, I didn’t really expect it to have a photo mode....

There is a new patch out for Valheim, adding in various fixes to improve the game. Developer Iron Gate has revealed the contents of the upcoming patch, which include changes to servers and more in Valheim. The new open-world survival game takes players into the ancient world of Vikings. Despite being in Early Access, Valheim is already a top seller on Steam. From combat to crafting, exploring the map with friends is a large part of the game’s identity....

Last year, AMC Games and Next Games announced The Walking Dead: Our World, a Pokemon GO-inspired augmented reality game where players kill zombies out in the real world. The first gameplay trailer was released a few months ago, but there hasn’t been any more news on the game until today, when it received a release date and a new trailer. As revealed in the new trailer, The Walking Dead: Our World will be available on Android and iOS devices beginning July 12....

Wow, it’s getting crowded in the mobile RPG genre these days. We got Black Desert Mobile, Blade & Soul, and now KartRider developer Nexon is throwing their hat into the ring with V4. We don’t know much about V4 other than the fact it’s a pretty classic-looking Asian-style RPG set in a fantasy world. There will be 6 playable classes, including Knight, Magician, Blader, Warlord, Axler, and Gunslinger. As the names suggest, each class will have a unique set of skills and weapons....

Mojang’s Minecraft is as popular as ever, with players building huge structures, creating mods with unique mechanics, and more seemingly all the time. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Mojang cancelled MineCon 2020, but announced it will still host Minecraft Live starting on October 3 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Yesterday, it was confirmed that Minecraft’s next big update will be announced during the event. In a video put out on the official Minecraft YouTube channel, Mojang Chief Brand Officer Lydia Winters told fans that the next big update (which she coyly avoided talking about) will be discussed at the beginning of the event, rather than at the end....

Epic is continuing to shovel out free games for anyone who actually bothers to download their client with two new titles available next week. Do you like free games? ‘Cause we like free games, and that means we head on over to the Epic Games Store for free games. Two brand new games will be available starting June 25, and both of them will take you on a strange adventure....

In what seems to a first of its kind for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has suspended its distribution of the latest Switch Version 12.0.3 firmware update, mere hours after it first went live. There was no reason offered by Nintendo at the time the update was suspended, leading people to speculate that perhaps the update had created some unanticipated errors for those who already downloaded it. In the hours since then, Nintendo has actually released a comment about the matter, but it still doesn’t exactly explain much....

Skull & Bones, Ubisoft’s long-awaited open-world pirate game, is apparently still in development despite the long wait for updates. Confirmation that the game is still coming happened during a conference call held on Wednesday. While the call focused mostly on the financial aspects of Ubisoft’s operations, company representatives confirmed that development of the much-delayed high-seas game is well underway. What’s more, Ubisoft expects the game to be released during Fiscal Year 2021....

Our quick take Alternatives to consider OnePlus 6 OnePlus 6 review Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9 review Nokia 8 Sirocco - 3.5 / 5 It’s all about design Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear Stainless steel core 141 x 72 x 7.5mm IP67 protection Curved display 5.5-inch inch pOLED, dual curve edges 2650 x 1440 pixels (543ppi) Hardware and performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage 3260mAh battery, Qi wireless charging Dual cameras Dual Zeiss camera offering wide and telephoto 1....

Nvidia recently announced that they’re busy building what is expected to be the most powerful supercomputer in the United Kingdom, the 29th most powerful supercomputer on the planet, and amongst the top three most energy-efficient supercomputers currently on record. This new powerhouse - referred to as the Cambridge-1 - will be available for UK healthcare researchers who are concerned with solving challenges posed by urgent medical issues using artificial intelligence. It’s the very first Nvidia supercomputer that’s being designed specifically for external research use....

Two-time Major winner and 2015 Player of the Year Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer has announced that he will be stepping back from competitive CS:GO. The 28-year-old’s decision was revealed on Twitter by his current organization, FaZe Clan. Olof “olofmeister” Kajbjer rose up the Counter-Strike ranks after joining Fnatic in 2014. Shortly after his addition, Fnatic made the Grand Final of the ESL One Cologne 2014 Major. The team quickly became one of CS:GO’s best, winning StarSeries X and ESWC 2014 before placing 5-8th at the DreamHack Winter 2014 Major, thanks to the infamous Olof Boost....

Our quick take OnePlus 7 Pro - 4.5 / 5 Design Mirror Grey/Nebula Blue/Almond Water/dust resistant (no IP rating) 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm; 206 grams Display 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED QHD+ resolution - 3120 x 1440 No notch or punch-hole cameras Curved edges HDR10+ compatible Software and features Oxygen OS based on Android 9 Pie New Zen Mode for taking a break Fnatic gaming mode Feel the need for speed Snapdragon 855 processor 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM options 128GB or 256GB UFS 3....

Our quick take OnePlus Nord N10 5G - 4.0 / 5 Blending into the crowd Dimensions: 163 x 74.7 x 9mm / Weight: 190 grams Plastic back, glass front Finish: ‘Midnight Ice’ 3.5mm headphone Fingerprint sensor Display 6.49-inch LCD, 1080 x 2400 resolution Hole-punch cutout selfie camera 90Hz refresh rate Performance and battery Snapdragon 690 processor, 6GB RAM 4300mAh battery, 30W Warp Charge 128GB storage, microSD expansion 5G connectivity Cameras Quad camera rear system: Main: 64-megapixel, f/1....

The Nintendo eShop received a Mario makeover for the Italian plumber’s 35th anniversary in every country except China. Mario just turned 35, and to celebrate, we got a bunch of new game announcements. There’s going to be a slight remaster of Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy for the Switch in Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a brand new battle royale version of classic Mario with Super Mario Bros. 35, and a port of the Wii U’s Super Mario 3D World....

God of War series has come a long way since its initial release back in 2005. While the original game is still regarded as one of the greatest action games of all time, it has seen its fair of share controversies. One of the most prominent ones includes the iconic mini-game at the beginning. While 2018’s God of War removed this controversial feature, fans have often wondered whether such inclusion was necessary or it was there just as a fan service....

Out of the 25 characters on the Overwatch roster, mech pilot D.Va is one of the most popular, with Blizzard even selling a very expensive D.Va statue. Although the character is loved by many, D.Va’s kit of abilities is far from perfect. In a post on the game’s official forums, Blizzard has now confirmed that it is currently working on a D.Va rework. Overwatch principal designer Geoff Goodman reveals that this includes changes to her existing abilities, including the ability to use her Fusion Cannons while flying....

Overwatch has been one of the most highly requested games for the Nintendo Switch, but Blizzard has been holding out on the fans so far. It seems that the fans are doing Blizzard’s work on their own, as it’s possible to run Overwatch on Nintendo Switch by modding the system. Blizzard has previously discussed the idea of porting Overwatch to the Nintendo Switch but has downplayed the chances of it happening....

During the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony event, Blizzard unveiled a brand new Overwatch map called Blizzard World. That new map is based on the universes of several other Blizzard games and it got fans thinking of what other crossover content could come to the popular multiplayer shooter. It didn’t take Blizzard long to respond, as the company has now unveiled a series of crossover skins that take inspiration from World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, and some animated Overwatch shorts....

Some actors are known for playing parts in mostly one genre or are associated with a particular role. Others do different genres and stories, and blend in so well it’s hard to remember every film they’ve been in. Ethan Hawke fits into the second category. He’s been acting since the 1980s and has portrayed a large multitude of characters in various films. Ethan Hawke mostly plays good people, it’s rare to see him as a villain....

Kabal’s Brutality has been uncensored in Mortal Kombat 11 thanks to the latest patch and we’re not entirely sure why. Kabal has always been kind of a weird character. Introduced in Mortal Kombat 3 as a dude with hooked swords and a bizarre respirator covering his face, his origins were shrouded in as much mystery as what he actually looked like under the mask. One of his original Fatalities was to remove that mask to reveal a hideously disfigured face....