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  • Cheap games on sale now: grab the latest Xbox, PS4, and PC games for less this weekend

    Get ready for a weekend full of cheap games, because we’ve been busy scouring the web for the latest PS4, Xbox One, and PC game deals from all your favorite retailers. That’s right, plenty of the best recent games are available now for far less than their original price tags – excellent news if you’ve just picked up a new console, or you’re looking to fill some blanks in your library. These cheap PS4, PC, and Xbox One game deals are offering some brilliant prices ready and waiting for your weekend gaming.  

    There are some stunners available for even more surprising price tags right now, including titles like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Rage 2, Gears 5, and The Outer Worlds all reduced in cheap game deals. 

    With the console generation coming to an end, the savings are already pouring in to satisfy those late adopters with a flurry of amazing titles sitting at great prices this week. Cheap Xbox One games and often cheaper PS4 games are hitting storefronts across the US and UK, where you can find excellent deals on some of 2019’s best titles. We’ve found cheap game deals on Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and The Outer Worlds among others. 

    Whatever flavor you’re after, we’ve found PC, PS4 and Xbox One games deals on some of the best games of 2019 so you can rest assured you’re picking up quality at a great price this week. 

    A note about CDKeys

    A few of the cheap games deals below feature excellent price from CDKeys, a retailer specialising in digital game codes. If you’re unsure about using CDKeys, rest assured that the process is simple and the retailer holds a four and a half star Trust Pilot rating. Simply purchase the game of your choice through PayPal and you’ll receive an email with a code to redeem on your PC and console, after which your game will begin to download. 

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    If you’re yet to pick up the console of your choice, you might want to check out our best Xbox One deals or our top PS4 bundles roundups for the lowest prices around. Or, if you’re after something a bit more portable, why not check out the best Nintendo Switch deals we’ve found this week. 

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  • Scotland vs England live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2020 rugby online from anywhere

    Scotland vs England live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2020 rugby online from anywhere

    Last year’s Six Nations meeting between these two teams was easily the most entertaining of the 2019 tournament, with honours even in a thrilling 38-38 draw. It’s all set to be a cracking Week 2 match and you can watch all the action as it happens with our Scotland vs England live stream guide.

    With both England and Scotland experiencing disappointment in the opening games of this campaign, expect this to be another hard fought Calcutta Cup showdown.

    Scotland gave a decent account of themselves in their 19-12 defeat against Ireland in Dublin last weekend. They ultimately found it hard to break down a strong defence but will rue a costly dropped ball by skipper Stuart Hogg when the game was delicately poised. Coach Gregor Townsend has largely kept faith with the same set of players, with only Nick Haining being switched out in favour of back-rower Magnus Bradbury.

    While England showed some fight to drag themselves back into the game in the second half, having trailed 27-0 at one point, Eddie Jones and his players will have to dig deep to rectify their shoddy first-half showing. Jones has rung the changes with with Willi Heinz, Lewis Ludlam, Mako Vunipola and George Kruis all coming into this side for this crucial face-off in Edinburgh.

    It looks set to be a cracking Calcutta Cup clash and you can watch this Six Nations match in its entirety – in some cases for free – by following our Scotland vs England live stream guide below.

    How to live stream Scotland vs England in the UK for free

    How to watch a Six Nations live stream when you’re not in your country

    If you’re away from home and outside of your home country, then you’re going to run into problems when trying to stream coverage of the Six Nations from your native broadcaster as its likely to be location restricted. 

    Thankfully, you’ll still be able to watch all the action – all you need to do is make use of a VPN. 

    Simply download and install the software or an app from one of the many VPN services out there. These will spoof your computer into thinking that you’re in your home nation, allowing you to enjoy your regular broadcaster’s coverage (so long as you comply with the broadcaster’s Ts&Cs). So no need to scourer the internet for a link to a dodgy stream from a suspect website.

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    How to watch an Scotland vs England live stream online in the US

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  • PS5 rumors roundup: the most (and least) likely PlayStation 5 rumors from this week

    PS5 rumors roundup: the most (and least) likely PlayStation 5 rumors from this week

    It can be hard to keep track of all the PS5 rumors flying about right now. It seems like every day there’s a leak, Reddit post or tweet claiming to have information about the upcoming PlayStation 5

    While all rumors should be taken with a big ol’ pinch of salt, there are some that are more believable than others – not to mention the legit information that sneaks in between. 

    With that in mind, here at TechRadar, we’ve decided to put together a weekly roundup of the latest PS5 rumors (and some legit news) that will hopefully make things a bit more digestible for you. We’ve also ranked them from the “most likely” to the “least likely”, based on our own expert knowledge. 

    So, what’s the rumor mill churning out this week? Well, PS5 pre-orders may open as early as March, the console may be delayed by coronavirus, and a local Gamestop employee knows the ins and outs of Sony’s launch plans.

    The PS5 price is still undecided – confirmed

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    In the only confirmed news of the week, Sony has revealed that it hasn’t set a price for the PlayStation 5 yet.

    In an earnings call (via Spiel Times), Sony’s chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki revealed the company still hasn’t nailed down the PS5 price.

    “What is not very clear or visible is because we are competing in the space, so it’s very difficult to discuss anything about the price at this point of time, and depending upon the price level, we may have to determine the promotion that we are going to deploy and how much costs we are prepared to pay,” Totoki explained.

    Check out the full story here.

    PS5 official website is now live, suggesting a reveal isn’t far behind – most likely

    Sony has quietly launched the PS5‘s official website ahead of the next-gen console’s release in late 2020.

    Initially spotted on Reddit (via GamesRadar), the website offers fans the chance to sign-up “to be among the first to receive updates as we announce them, including news on the PS5 release date, PS5 price and the upcoming roster of PS5 launch games”.

    The launch of the official website suggests that an official PS5 reveal event is just around the corner. So, despite the website launch being confirmed, the idea of an imminent reveal event is a pretty likely rumor.

    You can read the full story here.

    PS5 pre-orders start in March – maybe

    PS5 rumors

    According to a tweet by @PSErebus, Sony’s next-gen console will be revealed at a PlayStation Meeting in March, with pre-orders opening soon after.

    The user’s original tweet claiming pre-orders will start in March was posted back in December, however the user has been retweeting it and doubling down in the face of doubters who claim the PS5 reveal will be in February.

    While @PSErebus previously correctly leaked The Last of Us 2’s initial release date, we’re still skeptical of the validity of this rumor. However, as we’re rocketing through February, a reveal event this month does seem less and less likely. So maybe a March reveal is possible? Especially given that Sony hasn’t given any indication of an event yet, despite us expecting a reveal to be imminent. 

    You can read the full story here.

    PS5 will be delayed by coronavirus – unlikely

    A report claims that the PS5 and Xbox Series X release dates could be delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak. But we don’t think its very likely. 

    Financial services company, Jefferies Group (via Business Insider), published a note this week which claims that, because of Sony and Microsoft manufacturing their consoles and accessories in China (which has been hit hardest by the virus), the upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X releases may be delayed. 

    We didn’t think this seemed likely – especially given the panic that’s currently surrounding coronavirus. So we decided to ask games industry analyst, and managing director of Equity Research, Michael Pachter to weigh in on the report. 

    While Pachter emphasized that it’s hard to know how long the coronavirus outbreak will last, he also pointed out that, while the mobile industry may be disrupted by the outbreak, console manufacturers are a different kettle of fish.

    You can read his response to the rumor, and the full story, here.

    A lady in Gamestop knows the PS5 launch plan – most unlikely

    Finally, we got a ‘tip off’ this week that a Gamestop employee had been clued in by their Sony rep on the PS5’s launch plan. Apparently the PS5 reveal event will be at the end of February. 

    This feels more like an educated guess than a legit leak, so we’re not inclined to believe it.

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  • You can buy the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X today – if you have the cash

    When AMD announced the Threadripper 3990X back at CES 2020, we were awestruck by the sheer amount of performance it promised, performance that put it out of reach of most people, but was amazing nonetheless. And now it’s finally out. 

    Starting today, you can buy the monster processor at either Micro Center or Newegg in the US, along with a bunch of prebuilt PCs from the likes of Origin PC and Maingear. If you want to get your hands on this gigantic chunk of silicon, you’re looking at a price of $3,990 (£3,699, AU$6,499).

    Obviously with a price like that, even the best gaming PCs likely won’t be rocking a chip like this. Instead, AMD is specifically targeting 3D designers and film studios with the Threadripper 3990X. 

    While we haven’t got the processor in for review, we’ve seen some leaks that show the Threadripper 3990X crushing dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8280s – a configuration that is exponentially more expensive than the 3990X, no matter how expensive AMD’s HEDT all-star is. 

    So, if you’re one of the few people that could put a processor of this caliber to use and you have the budget for it, you might want to jump on this processor. After all, when you’re a creative professional time saved is money saved, and that $3,990 (£3,699, AU$6,499) price tag may very well be worth it. 

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  • Don’t Get Your Hopes Up for Yakuza’s Kazuma Kiryu in Tekken 7

    Harada comments on the demand.

    Tekken 7 has become the home of several crossover combatants since its launch in 2017, and once the likes of Geese Howard, Noctis, and even The Walking Dead’s Negan had entered the King of Iron Fist tournament, it felt like anything was possible. Without doubt, one of the most requested DLC characters across social media has been Kazuma Kiryu — the stern and effortlessly cool protagonist from the Yakuza series.

    Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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  • This Isn’t the New Crash Bandicoot Game We Were Hoping For

    Crash landing.

    There have been strong rumours floating around over the last few months regarding a brand new Crash Bandicoot game. Following the huge success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, an eventual announcement seems inevitable, but as it happens, it looks like Crash is back already — although probably not in the form that you were hoping for.

    Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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  • Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2002.200203-2000)

    Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2002.200203-2000)

    Hey Beta ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2002 Xbox One system update (build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_200218363.9130.200203-2000). Keep reading for more details.

    System Update Details:

    • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_200218363.9130.200203-2000
    • Available: 2 p.m. PT – February 5, 2020
    • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – February 6, 2020

    System Update

    Fixes for Beta

    We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2002 build:

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    • We’ve fixed an issue where users were unable to install an update for the title.

    System

    • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

    Xbox Insider Release Notes

    Known Issues for Beta

    We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

    Audio

    • We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
      • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    My Games & Apps

    • When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
    • Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
      • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
    • Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
    • Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

    Store

    • Users are reporting that they are unable to download an update for the app. We are aware of the issue and working on a fix.
      • Note: The Store app will still launch and work normally while we are working on this issue.

    Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

    Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

    Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

    For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

    Related:
    Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200203-0000)
    GDC 2020: Gaming For Everyone Community Events
    Vigor ‑ Season 2 Brings Hunters to the Outlands

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  • Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200203-0000)

    Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha Ring (2004.200203-0000)

    Hey Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1529.200203-0000). Keep reading for more details.

    System Update Details:

    • OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_200419041.1529.200203-0000
    • Available: 2 p.m. PT – February 5, 2020
    • Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – February 6, 2020

    System Update

    Fixes for Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha

    We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

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    • 3D display mode should now be working with supported content.

     System

    • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

    Xbox Insider Release Notes

    Known Issues for Alpha Skip Ahead and Alpha

    We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

    Audio

    • We’re aware of an issue where users who enable Dolby Atmos formats (Home theater or headphones) on their console may experience Netflix playback errors with Atmos enabled shows and movies.
      • Workaround: Disable Dolby Atmos in Settings while we fully diagnose and rectify the issue.
    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    My Games & Apps

    • When using “Group by letter” filter, using the “Jump to Letter” menu will have UI issues.
    • Some users have reported not seeing all available content in their collection
      • Note: Please make sure to include any specific missing titles in your feedback description.
    • Some titles in collection may appear with a “trial” tag incorrectly in collection.
    • Users have reported that artwork isn’t loading in the download queue while installing.

    Store

    • Users are reporting that they are unable to download an update for the app. We are aware of the issue and working on a fix.
      • Note: The Store app will still launch and work normally while we are working on this issue.

     Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

    Are you not seeing your issue listed above? Make sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

    Learn more about feedback and how each ring is differentiated in the following links:

    For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter and join the community subreddit for support and updates. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox One Update Preview ring!

    Related:
    Xbox Insider Release Notes – Beta Ring (2002.200203-2000)
    GDC 2020: Gaming For Everyone Community Events
    Vigor ‑ Season 2 Brings Hunters to the Outlands

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  • God of War Dev Sends Social Media GIF Masters a Special Thank You

    Oh boy.

    If you hang around on Twitter or Reddit or various other gaming-based forums, then you’ll have no doubt come across the often stunning GIFs created by @SunhiLegend and Much118x. The two of them have built a glowing reputation through crafting incredible looking gameplay clips — and God of War developer Sony Santa Monica Studio has been paying attention.

    Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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  • Valfaris Full Metal Mode Adds New Game+ to Excellent 2D Shooter

    Here’s the encore.

    We hope you didn’t miss out on Valfaris when it head banged its way to PlayStation 4 last November. The 2D shooter was an excellent way to cap off the year, delivering intense action and impressive boss fights worthy of a headline slot at any heavy metal gig. That was proven in the 8/10 Push Square review, but the experience is about to get even better with the addition of Full Metal Mode.

    What is essentially New Game+, Full Metal Mode is a free PlayStation 4 update which makes things even harder, adds new weapons, and gives enemies a bit of a boost in the health department. You’ll need to have beaten the game once to access it, but those looking for another run through Valfaris look like they’re in for a treat.

    Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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