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Top 5 Battle Royales in 2021

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Lets face it, like the FPS before it, battle royales are the hottest genre in gaming at the moment, with high profile studios scrambling to release their own versions. Several of these being some of the most popular games on the market, and often the most watched online. Even though this genre may be brand new to many, it is a genre that has been around a quite a few years now, and some of these games are still played today!

So let’s discuss our picks for the top 5 best BR games in 2021 and why.

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Battlefield 2042’s PS5 Tech Test Cancelled, Critical Issue Identified

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It seems there are issues behind the scenes at DICE and their work on Battlefield 2042, specifically on PS5, as the scheduled technical test has been cancelled due to a critical issue they have identified with the build. DICE’s lead community manager, Adam Freeman, confirmed the issues and cancellation on Friday, also telling fans that the invites are still going out as planned for Xbox players who registered for EA Playtesting.

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Microsoft buying Zenimax was the best possible outcome

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Sure, some people still stuck in the console warrior days will gnash their teeth, but lets face facts here: Outside of DOOM, Bethesda has been in a downward spiral. I can’t really blame the development teams, because it’s painfully obvious the problem has been management. Time, budgetary constraints, and trend chasing from upper management has been choking the life out of iconic franchises like Fallout, Wolfenstein, and running Skyrim into the dirt. Is this really the leadership anyone wants making the big decisions on The Elder Scrolls VI? Continue reading Microsoft buying Zenimax was the best possible outcome →

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E3 2017: Why isn’t Sony allowing cross-network play?

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At E3 2017, Microsoft announced cross-network play for PC, Switch, and Xbox One was coming to Minecraft. Soon afterwards, Nintendo announced that Rocket League will be coming to the Switch, once more bringing cross-network play between PC, Switch, and Xbox One.

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E3 2017 Impressions: Microsoft Press Conference

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For the last few years, Microsoft has been struggling to recover from the let down that was the Xbox One launch. Phil Spencer’s team has been working hard to repair the brand’s image in the eyes of fans. The Xbox team brought us a game-heavy conference, a promised commitment to giving gamers the best experience from their Xbox One, and the new most powerful console on the market While not quite perfect, Microsoft came out swinging. Continue reading E3 2017 Impressions: Microsoft Press Conference →

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Liveblog: Xbox at E3 2017

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Join us here for a live feed of all the major announcements and games showcased at Xbox’s press conference for E3! You can have a look at the liveblog for last night’s EA conference here. Additionally, later tonight, after the conference finishes, we’ll be wrapping up a first impressions piece on everything Xbox showcase. Continue reading Liveblog: Xbox at E3 2017 →

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Pay-to-Win Microtransactions

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There are few features of modern gaming more reviled by gamers than microtransactions. But as they have become more common place, a large part of the gaming community has softened their stance to accept cosmetic purchases that don’t affect the overall balance of the game. In fact, this method (as seen with Blizzard’s Overwatch) is used to help fund the continued development of the game with the release of new heroes and maps that are periodically released without any additional charge. Continue reading Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Pay-to-Win Microtransactions →

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Respawn Promises Free Maps & Modes, No Season Pass for Titanfall 2

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Where most developers have moved to a paid DLC or Season Pass model to ensure their player-base continues to pay well after purchase, Respawn Entertainment have announced that Titanfall 2 will provide free maps, modes and more to players to ensure that the player base does not get separated by content walls. Continue reading Respawn Promises Free Maps & Modes, No Season Pass for Titanfall 2 →