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  • Introducing Spotify’s New and Improved Experience on Xbox One

    Introducing Spotify’s New and Improved Experience on Xbox One

    With Spotify, it’s easy to find the right music for every moment, whether you’re working out, partying, or gaming.

    Gamers know the importance of having the perfect soundtrack to match what they’re playing – everything from the most elusive psychedelic trance for unlocking that new realm, to high-paced hip-hop for battling the horde, and classic anthems reserved for ultimately taking that final victory.

    Today, we’re excited to announce that listening to your favorite songs, playlists, and artists while you play on Xbox One just got a lot better. Spotify is introducing an improved experience making it easier to find the perfect soundtrack, including recommended music based on your listening, and an integration with Cortana voice commands for even more seamless control while you play – all captured in a new razor sharp design.

    “Hey Cortana, play my Discover Weekly on Spotify”

    Never lose a beat with the new Spotify integration with Cortana (currently only available in the US). Simply say “Hey Cortana, play my playlist on Spotify”, allowing for seamless voice control of your music without taking your fingers off the controller or pausing your play. You can also play, skip and pause songs – all without leaving the game!

    Easier access—easier discovery

    The updated experience with Spotify makes accessing your recently played songs, your ‘Made for You’ hub, and your library easier than ever before. Once logged in, Spotify listeners can instantly start the music via the Spotify App in the Xbox One Guide and enjoy additional features like shuffle and repeat for those hours-long gaming sessions.

    Not sure where to start? No worries, we’ve got you. Head over to Spotify’s ‘Gaming Hub’ filled with curated playlists just for gaming, like Hip Hop Controller, RetroWave / Outrun, and Bass Arcade, plus beloved OSTs.

    Make sure you get the latest version of the Spotify app or download it from the Microsoft Store to get your updated gaming experience.

    Get your game on!

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • Take Your Sims on a Vacation in Outdoor Retreat and Jungle Adventure Expansions

    Take Your Sims on a Vacation in Outdoor Retreat and Jungle Adventure Expansions

    Your Sims – they’re just like us. They pay bills, work long hours, take care of their families, and take out the trash. And, especially at this time of year, they could really use a vacation. Luckily, The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat and The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure arrive on Xbox One today! Below are some foolproof ways to help your Sims relax with each new pack.

    Outdoor Retreat
    Granite Falls is home to some lovely vacation rental homes. But if your Sims are ready for the great outdoors, they can set up camp near a waterfall! Ahh, the soothing sounds of naturally (digitally) occurring beauty.

    One of the perks of this pack is gazing at the stars. Whether with friends or on a date, this is an awesome way to enjoy nature at its finest. But, really, what about napping under the stars? That’s an even better way to unwind.

    The Sims 4 Expansion

    The Sims 4 Expansion

    Another way to light up the night is by building a campfire and having some bonding time with other Sims. They can grab something from the cooler, kick back, and tell stories around the embers. There is one thing to remember, though. Telling a ghost story after 7 p.m. (in-game time) could bring an actual ghost to your Sims’ gathering. Not exactly a great way to chill.

    Going on vacation often means feeling warm and fuzzy while making memories. And what better way to do that than dress up in a bear costume? Exactly. A literal way to be warm and fuzzy with loved ones. Wow, your Sims are so clever!

    Jungle Adventure
    Selvadorada is one of The Sims 4’s most inspiring worlds. But, it’s not just the rainforest that makes it unique. It’s also the local flavor. When Sims are vacationing here, they’ll love meeting Selvadoradians and getting to know the culture (and secrets of the jungle).

    The Sims 4 Expansion

    The Sims 4 Expansion

    Once they’ve made some new friends, it’s time to bust a move! Local flavor also means different dance steps. If, by the end of the night, your Sims aren’t having a ball at the cantina, what can we say? It’s probably time for a good, old-fashioned bubble bath.

    When Sims are out on their tropical excursion, they’ll likely stumble upon a lush lagoon. How refreshing! Your Sims will make some awesome memories here, and it’s a great way to appreciate the tropical terrain. So, go ahead, take a dip to relieve your Sims of some pesky insect attacks.

    Speaking of which, this may not sound like something to help Sims relax but think of this as some much-needed preparation. When loading up on supplies at the cantina, it is necessary – nay, imperative – that your Sims buy as much insect repellent as they can carry. Without it, they’ll be anything but blissed out. Those tropical bugs are no joke, people!

    So, how will your Sims unwind? The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat and The Sims 4 Jungle Adventure are available now on the Microsoft Store.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

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  • The best cheap PlayStation VR bundles, prices and deals for Christmas 2018

    The best cheap PlayStation VR bundles, prices and deals for Christmas 2018

    PlayStation VR bundles are cheaper than you might think. Sony cut the price of all its bundles a while back and most of them come packing the PS4 camera too, which you actually need to make the headset work.

    Originally £350/$399 at launch for the headset alone the new pricing structure generally starts at just £259/$299. This includes the headset and also the camera and a game, usually the excellent minigame collection, VR Worlds. We’ve been seeing some very tempting discounts in recent months too, so now’s the time to seek out your mega bundle on the cheap.

    Below you’ll find our guide to the best PlayStation VR prices out there for the headset along with bundle options often include the camera or games too, we’ll let you know which ones are the best value for money.

    This PlayStation VR bundle deals page can also help you prepare by picking up the other kit you’ll need to enjoy the best PlayStation VR experience. You’ll want to pick up the PS4 camera as you need it for the PlayStation VR headset to work. You could also grab a couple of PS Move motion controllers, as some VR games support them. You can also use these items with a small number of Move-based PS4 games like SportsFriends or Just Dance. If you’re looking for the ultimate upgrade, check out our PS4 Pro deals.

    cheap playstation vr deals

    PlayStation VR prices

    The grid below will be regularly updated with the latest PlayStation VR prices for the headset from different retailers. After seemingly endless stock shortages originally, units seem to be back in stock at most stores. Which is fantastic news with more games to enjoy than ever.

    PlayStation VR bundles (USA)

    PlayStation VR bundles (UK)

    PlayStation VR game deals

    Keep an eye on this handy chart below as we’ll update it with the latest prices for a wide range of PlayStation VR games. To compare prices on individual titles, click the ‘View all deals’ button at the bottom of the chart.

    cheap ps4 camera

    PS4 camera deals

    It’s crucial you buy a PS4 camera along with your VR headset, otherwise, it will not work. Don’t pay more than the standard £40/$60 for the camera though.  Sony released an updated, rounder (see image above) model with a built-in TV-mount and there are deals included in the chart below, usually priced around £40-£45, which isn’t bad considering the new clip. The older PS4 camera is also compatible with PlayStation VR. If there’s nothing tempting below, maybe try for a new/preowned unit via eBay?

    cheap playstation vr deals

    cheap ps move motion controllers

    PlayStation Move controller deals

    The PlayStation Move motion controllers are very much an optional purchase as not every game supports them. Many that do, also have options to use the standard DualShock 4 PS4 controller instead.

    Move wands aren’t as readily available as the cameras at the moment, but there are deals to be found if you shop around -or let us do it via that magical box below. some of the more expensive results are actually for twin packs. We’d advise a little caution if you’re considering preowned units, as the lack of use in recent years may have dulled the charge capacity of the battery compared to new controllers. If you want to try your luck (and probably save a fair amount), here are some handy links for eBay.

    cheap playstation vr deals

    We’ll update these PSVR prices on a regular basis and add any bundles that may appear featuring the headset, camera, controllers or games. 

    Need an extra standard controller? Check out the best DualShock 4 deals.

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  • Steam Link app for Raspberry Pi lets you make your own streaming box

    Just a short while ago, Valve discontinued its Steam Link – the little box that lets you stream games from a PC to the TV in your living room – and for those who lament the demise of the device, the good news is you can now make your own with a Raspberry Pi.

    That’s because Valve has released the Steam Link app for the Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ models running the Raspbian Stretch operating system, albeit only in beta at this point.

    You can find instructions on how to install and fire up the app on your Pi in Valve’s announcement post right here.

    Work in progress

    Initial feedback seems fairly positive, with one gamer observing that the Pi works pretty well as a replacement device, although (anecdotally) there is possibly a little extra lag (in the order of 5ms or so) compared to using the Steam Link. And that would make sense, plus you have to bear in mind that this is still beta software, so it will continue to be polished and honed.

    It’s great to see Valve make such a move, and give Raspberry Pi owning folks options on this front. Although if you’re unsure about the aforementioned instructions – or you’re running into problems during installation of the app, as seems to have happened to the odd user in Valve’s forum post – then fret not, because we’ve got a full tutorial in the works on making your Raspberry Pi a Steam Link.

    This will explain everything in easy to follow steps, so keep your eyes peeled for that one, because it’ll be with you soon enough.

    Via Ubergizmo

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  • Epic Games to take on Steam with its own digital games store

    Epic Games to take on Steam with its own digital games store

    Epic Games is on top of the world right now thanks to the phenomenal success of its game Fortnite, but the company has even bigger plans for 2019, announcing that it intends to launch a new digital games store to compete with the likes of Steam and GOG. 

    The Epic Games Store won’t just be selling games built using the company’s popular Unreal Engine, with Epic indicating that even titles made in competing engines, such as Unity, will be available. 

    Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney spoke of a larger 88% revenue share for developers, compared to the recently revised 70/30 split that’s offered by Valve’s Steam platform. 

    “In our analysis, stores charging 30% are marking up their costs by 300% to 400%,” said Sweeney. “But with developers receiving 88% of revenue and Epic receiving 12%, this store will be a profitable business for us.”

    An infographic shared by Epic Games highlights the difference in revenue split between its upcoming store and Steam

    In an attempt to make its store a more attractive proposition for developers and content creators, Epic will also implement a ‘Support-A-Creator program’ that aims to bring influencers and marketers together. 

    “Previously, most creators were not compensated by game developers for their work and instead had to rely on donations,” explained Sweeney. “By matchmaking creators with developers, the Epic Games Store makes it easier for players to discover games, and rewards content creators for their efforts.”

    Speaking to MCV, Sweeney said, “We believe that creators, both games developers and content creators, are responsible for the game industry’s enormous growth and vibrance, and should earn the lion’s share of industry revenue.”

    As for what the Epic Games Store will do to lure over consumers, the Fortnite-creator says it will offer a free game every two weeks throughout the entirety of 2019, and that Epic itself will be funding these fortnight-long free periods.

    No time for talk

    Unlike Steam, the Epic Games Store will not host any kind of community forums, instead opting to reach customers through a news feed. However, there are plans for a community reviews feature to be implemented in the future.

    “We intend to add tools for players to communicate with developers privately, such as a ticketing system for bug reports and questions, to mitigate toxicity resulting from reviews being the only native communication mechanism,” Sweeney told GamesIndustry.biz. 

    “Users have generally migrated to Reddit, Discord, Twitter, Facebook groups, and other social media,” said Sweeney, further stating that, “Developers are free to run their own forums and social media and link to them from their Epic Games Store pages.”

    As for when the Epic Games Store will be open to the public, full details are expected to be announced at the Game Awards this Thursday.

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  • Nintendo's Smash Bros. Ultimate Countdown Reveals Unpublished Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Card

    “Sorry to keep you waiting!”.

    You might have heard about the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate countdown currently taking place over on Twitter. With two days left, Nintendo has shared one of the most interesting pictures yet.

    Below an in-game screenshot of Pit from Kid Icarus: Uprising is a picture of an AR card compatible with the 3DS title from 2012. It’s a card that was never officially released and discovered by hackers a number of years ago. The card is number 411 out of 412. Here are the official tweets:

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Koei Tecmo's Mystery Switch Tease Was For A New Horse Racing Game

    False alarm.

    Last week, Koei Tecmo teased a new game for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The website for this title featured a flame-filled background and noted how the “fated battle” would begin on 6th December.

    It turns out the announcement was for the next entry in the horse racing simulation series, Winning Post. This week’s issue of Famitsu revealed the news slighter earlier than expected. The teaser website is now also showing a pair of horses in the background of the existing image. Winning Post 9 is expected to be released on the Switch in March 2019 and will likely remain exclusive to Japan.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Nintendo Adds Three More Games To The Switch Online NES Library On 12th December

    More games will be added in 2019.

    By the end of this year, there’ll be 29 playable NES games on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Next week, on 12th December, the final three games for 2018 will be added to this digital library. Below is a brief description of each one from the official PR:

    • Adventures of Lolo – After the love of his life, Lala, is kidnapped by the devilish King Egger and taken to his haunted castle, our hero, Lolo, sets out to rescue her. The journey is perilous, as the Great Devil’s fortress is guarded by a massive army. But Lolo has a few tricks up his sleeve. Combining clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging style, Adventures of Lolo is a true classic.
    • Ninja Gaiden – Take on the role of Ryu Hayabusa, a rising ninja in his family’s clan who travels to America to seek vengeance for his father’s death. Fight your way through six challenging side-scrolling chapters/14 stages (not including boss battles) while defeating gangs of street thugs, battling evil ninjas and fighting barbarian bosses by using the deadly Dragon Sword, ninja skills and ninja magic.
    • Wario’s Woods – Control Toad as he scrambles along the bottom of the screen picking up monsters and bombs and arranging them vertically, horizontally and diagonally to clear the screen of enemies. This game features several modes of play, such as basic, lesson and time race. If you like puzzle games like Dr. Mario, you will definitely love this one!

    In addition to this announcement, Nintendo confirmed more games will be added to the NES service next year, starting in January. At this point in time, no information about these upcoming releases has been revealed.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Niantic's Pokémon GO Catches $80 Million Worldwide During The Month Of November

    Unstoppable.

    Pokémon GO continues to be a money-making monster. Following on from October when it was discovered the game captured an estimated $73 million in gross revenue worldwide, Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data has now revealed it’s done even better in the month of November.

    According to the source, GO grossed an estimated $80 million globally across the App Store and Google Play last month. That is a 150 percent year-over-year increase, which equates to 2.5x the $32 million spent on the game in November last year.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Rumour: Swedish Retailer Lists Metroid Prime Trilogy For Nintendo Switch

    Here we go again.

    When Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aimé was spotted in September wearing a Metroid t-shirt alongside Geoff Keighley, rumours began to circulate that a special announcement would be made at The Game Awards. We’re now days out from the annual event held in Los Angeles, so what can we expect?

    According to Swedish retailer Inet, the Metroid Prime Trilogy is being released on the Nintendo Switch in February 2019. This is where it gets a bit weird, as the retailer goes on to say the product is “just a rumour” in the translation, but suspects the game will be announced at the Game Awards later this week. Swedish users over on ResetEra, have stated Inet is a “reliable” retailer.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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