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The 10 Best Sonic Games

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Few video game characters are as iconic as Sonic the Hedgehog. The speedy little blue blur has been around for over three decades, touching every corner of pop culture along the way, from games, to comics, to TV, to blockbuster movies. But we’re here specifically to celebrate the mainline Sonic game series and pick the best of them. Before we start, let’s quickly touch upon our criteria. We tried to rank these games based on a combination of historical significance, innovation, and how well these games stand the test of time. Some games, like Sonic Adventure 1 and the original Sonic the Hedgehog, for instance, are obviously super important to the Sonic series and set the foundation for both 2D and 3D Sonic games to follow, but we felt like they both didn’t quite hold up as well as their sequels when judged by a modern standard, which was why they just missed this list. The 10 games on this list are the ones we feel are the best examples of both classic and modern Sonic style. So w...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Map and Locations for Acts 1, 2, and 3

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Baldur's Gate 3 is a game full of intricate detail. With so many dialogue options, characters, classes, and quests, everyone's experience is a little bit different. Discoveries are around every corner, and the only thing seemingly separating you from success or tragedy is a dice roll. That being said, it's a lot easier to somewhat plot your destiny when you know where you're going. IGN's Baldur's Gate 3 interactive map can help guide you on your quest through Act 1, 2 and 3. See the full Baldur's Gate 3 Map for all locations We have the most updated Baldur's Gate 3 map with the location of every item, chest, enemies, NPC, and more throughout the prologue, Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3. You can also check out our Baldur's Gate 3 walktrough for quests guides and details. Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Map Currently, our Baldur's Gate 3 map features locations for the Prologue, Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3. This include a Nautiloid map, a map of t...
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IGN UK Podcast #643: Doctor Strange in the Desperate Search for Seal Meat

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Cardy, Jesse, and Dale are here to deliver a podcast of madness to your ears as they talk about the new Doctor Strange film. They also report on their sneak peek of Avatar: The Way of Water, before diving into a bunch of games you may not have heard of but may well want to check out - Dread Hunger, Loot River, and Save Room. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #643: Doctor Strange in the Desperate Search for Seal Meat IGN UK Podcast #642: Overwatch 2 is a Playable Thing that Exists IGN UK Podcast #641: Grave Digger 4000 IGN UK Podcast #640: The 2013 Build-a-Game Workshop IGN UK Podcast #639: Three Bunged Up Boys IGN UK Podcast #638: The Steam Deck Is a Big Boi source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-uk-podcast-643-doctor-strange-in-the-desperate-search-for-seal-meat
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PS5 Hardware Images Show the Size of the Biggest Console in Modern History

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New PlayStation 5 images have come our way via Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) and give another glimpse at the biggest console in modern history. As reported by The Verge, a PS5 arrived at the NCC and provides close-up photos of Sony's next-gen console, its removable base that can hold the console in both horizontal and vertical positions, and the DualSense controller. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ps5-console-images-taiwans-national-communications-commission&captions=true"] Following the PlayStation 5 Showcase that revealed the price and release date of the PS5, Final Fantasy 16, the sequel to 2018's God of War, Hogwarts Legacy, and much more, Sony released the official dimensions, confirming the PS5 is now the biggest game console in modern history. According to Sony, the PS5 sits at 15.4 inches tall, 10.24 inches deep, and 4.09 inches wide. For comparison, the Xbox Series X is 11.85 inches t...
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PS5 File Sizes Revealed for Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls

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Sony has revealed the first estimated file sizes for PlayStation 5's Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon's Souls, and they could take up to 20% of your PS5's SSD. These file sizes were revealed on the PlayStation Direct website where you can buy PlayStation consoles, games, and accessories right from Sony. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Launch Edition will require at least 50 GB, while the Ultimate Launch Edition will need at least 105 GB of space as it also includes a remastered version of 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/spider-man-miles-morales-gameplay-trailer"] Demon's Souls, which is a remake of the 2009 PlayStation 3 game, will need 66 GB of space. If you were to purchase both Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition and Demon's Souls digitally, you will need 171 GB of storage. This is important to know, especially for those who wish to go all digi...
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PS5: Sony Apologizes for Preorder Issues, Promises More PS5s Are On The Way

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Following the PlayStation's 5 frustrating preorder process, Sony has apologized and has promised that more will be available to preorder in the next few days and that more will be available "through the end of the year." PlayStation took to to Twitter to share the message, saying the "PS5 preorders could have been a lot smoother." "Let's be honest: PS5 preorders could have been a lot smoother," PlayStation said. "We truly apologize for that. Over the next few days, we will release more PS5 consoles for preorder - retailers will share more details. And more PS5s will be available through the end of the year." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/18/ps5-prices-come-out-swinging"] Pre-orders, according to Sony, were supposed to begin the day after the PS5 Showcase that revealed the price and release date of the PlayStation 5 alongside Final Fantasy 16, the sequel to 2018's God of War, Hogwarts Legacy, and much mor...
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PS5 vs Xbox Series X Comparison Chart

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Here's how the PS5 stacks up to the Xbox Series X. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/playstation-5/PS5_vs._Xbox_Series_X_Comparison_Chart
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Collect Every Star With Our Super Mario Galaxy Walkthrough

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Leave no star behind and complete your adventure through Super Mario Galaxy. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/super-mario-galaxy/Walkthrough
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PS5 vs Xbox: Analyzing the Tech in Each Next-Gen Console

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We've been getting glimpses of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for months, but at long last the new consoles are starting to feel real, with price, pre-order, and release dates officially set, hardware shown off, and launch game trailers plastered over YouTube to drool over. But now that consumers finally have enough intel to make an informed decision, both companies have announced lower-priced, digital-only alternatives to their high-end machines, which can make a decision much more challenging. The High-End: Xbox Series X vs PS5 Specs In order to compare the disc-less PS5 Digital Edition and Xbox Series S, we need to start with the high-end models: the $499 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. We haven't had a chance to put any of these consoles through their paces, so when it comes to practical performance, we can only go off what the manufacturers have told us – while maybe gleaning a bit from past consoles. Both machines boast 8-core AMD Ryzen CPUs, with 16GB of RAM and...
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Xbox Lets You Plan Where to Put Xbox Series X and Series S in Your Home With a Paper Version

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If you're still not sure where your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S are going to fit in your entertainment center, don't worry, Microsoft has you covered. Announced via Twitter , you can now print and assemble your own replica console. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] Available as a free download from the Xbox website , Microsoft is allowing eager players to print out full-scale or 1/3-scale versions of either Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S to "plan how they are going to fit in your lifestyle." Basically, is it going on top of or inside your entertainment center? The paper cutouts are surprisingly detailed, though. Both contain every labeled port for each upcoming console as well as small details such as the fan on top of the Series X and the color-matched Xbox logos on each box. Microsoft included simple instructions for each, indicating all you need is a pair of sc...
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The Last Stand Update Is Left 4 Dead 2's First Major DLC in Eight Years

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Left 4 Dead 2 is getting its first update in 8 years later this month with The Last Stand Update, a new content pack developed by members of the dedicated Left 4 Dead community for the community. IGN got a chance to speak with the team behind the update to find out more about how this community effort became an official update to Left 4 Dead sanctioned by Valve. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/03/left-4-dead-2-the-last-stand-update-official-teaser"] The Last Stand update for Left 4 Dead 2 began when the project lead who goes by Rayman1103 in the Left 4 Dead community reached out to Valve’s Kerry Davis back in October 2019 about a potential 10th Anniversary update for Left 4 Dead 2. “[Davis] liked the idea of it and he was going to ask around the office to see if anyone could lend a hand but it turned out everyone was so focused on getting Half-Life: Alyx finished that they couldn’t really do anything on their end,” Rayman tells IGN. But Davis was open to th...
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Cyberpunk 2077's Story Will Be Shorter Than The Witcher 3's

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CD Projekt Red has said that Cyberpunk 2077's campaign will be shorter than The Witcher 3's because a lot of people didn't end up finishing the whole story. As spotted by ResetEra user Saucycarpdog on CohhCarnage's Twitch stream, senior quest designer Patrick K. Mills on the post-show of the third Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire said that the campaign for Cyberpunk 2077 will be slightly shorter than The Witcher 3 because, even though a lot of people got very far in the game, not as many made it all the way to the end. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/18/cyberpunk-2077-night-city-wire-episode-3"] "The difference between a completionist run and a main story run... we do know that the main story run in Cyberpunk 2077 is slightly shorter than The Witcher 3 because we got a lot of complaints about Witcher 3’s main story just being too long," Mills said. "Looking at the metrics, you see tremendous numbers of people played through tha...
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PS5's Prices Come Out Swinging

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Sony finally — finally — announced the PlayStation 5 price and release date during its latest PS5 event , and sure, the pre-order situation is a little muddy, but in terms of cost it’s just about the best-case scenario interested buyers could have reasonably hoped for. And the price points are not only largely fair compared to the competition, they’re also smartly competitive, and a clear indicator that even as Microsoft’s console philosophy has shifted, Sony is still in it to dominate the sales charts. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-game-and-announcement-featured-in-the-playstation-5-showcase-event&captions=true"] PS5’s standard edition costs $499, and the PS5 digital edition is $399. Other than the absence of a disc drive (and thus the console’s reduced weight and size), both systems have functionally the same specs — same SSD, same storage space, and all the same 3D audio and ray tracing bells and whistles Sony has bee...
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PS5: Amazon Warns It May Not Be Able to Deliver Pre-Orders by Release Date

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Amazon is warning customers who pre-ordered the PlayStation 5 that it may not be able to deliver PS5 systems in time for its November 12 launch. Customers who pre-ordered PlayStation 5 systems from Amazon have received emails warning them that Amazon may not be able to fulfill orders in time for launch. Multiple IGN staffers received the same email from Amazon regarding their PS5 pre-orders. Amazon has sent an email saying PS5 orders may not arrive on launch date due to high demand pic.twitter.com/xip55XEwYD — Wario64 (@Wario64) September 18, 2020 “We’re contacting you about your order of PlayStation 5 Console to let you know in advance that you may not receive this item on the day it is released due to high demand. We’ll make every effort to get the item to you as soon as possible once released.” When PS5 pre-orders went live, Walmart customers found some of their orders were canceled, but in Amazon’s case, these PS5 pre-orders are still valid. The only issue is that those who orde...
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Hacker Uses LEGO Mario to Play Super Mario Bros

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With any new gaming peripheral there's inevitably someone who finds a way to use it outside of its intended purpose. This time, someone has found a way to use the recently released LEGO Super Mario  figurine as an actual controller for the original Super Mario Bros. As spotted by The Verge , Twitter user r1ckp has coded the LEGO Super Mario figurine to be recognized as a controller input for Super Mario Bros. including the ability to run forwards and backwards, jump, and shoot fireballs. Wrote some code to use the #legosupermario to play #SuperMario pic.twitter.com/LOuECESPgT — Rick (@r1ckp) September 2, 2020 [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=lego-super-mario-49-pictures-of-the-new-sets&captions=true"] While this may seem like magic at first, the LEGO Super Mario figure actually contains quite a bit of tech to make this work. Inside the simple figurine is an accelerometer for measuring relative movement and speed, a gyros...
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PS5 Boss: Low-Spec Consoles at a Low Price Haven't Produced 'Pleasing Results'

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PlayStation boss Jim Ryan explained Sony’s decision to pass over on making a lower-cost, lower-spec console, citing that those kinds of hardware offerings haven’t done too well in the past. In a translated interview with Japanese media outlet, Impress IGN independently verified, Ryan was asked why Sony didn’t announce a lower-cost PS5 designed with lower-specs. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] “First of all let me say that we respect the judgment and philosophy of our competitors. Obviously price is an important factor, and we respect the strategy of our competitors. That said, we are completely convinced of our strategy and its implications,” said Ryan. “One thing I would say is that introducing a low-spec console at a low price range hasn’t produced pleasing results in this industry’s past. We have also considered such an approach, but I also know that other operators have tried and...
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How PS5, Xbox Series X Prices Compare to Past Consoles

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Update 2 (September 2020):  Now that Sony and Microsoft have revealed the prices of their respective next-gen consoles, we've updated the chart below to reflect how PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S compare to past console launches when adjusted for inflation. (The figures were determined using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ' inflation calculator.) Click through the gallery below for the full list of adjusted console launch prices from the past five decades, or scroll down to the chart for a full overview. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=console-launch-prices-with-inflation&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Update:  The Nintendo Switch's launch price and date have been officially unveiled, and the chart below has been updated to reflect that. After the announcement of Switch's launch price , recent Nintendo numbers to note are the price of the Wii U, which launched at $299 and $349...
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No Man's Sky: Origins Is the Next Major Update, and It's Out Next Week

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No Man's Sky's next major update is called Origins and it's coming next week. Hello Games' No Man's Sky has come a long way since its original release thanks to its many large updates and all of the patches in between. Its next major update will launch next wee, and the studio's Sean Murray said Origins will be the beginning of something new. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=no-mans-sky-desolation-update-screenshots&captions=true"] "Four years ago we announced FOUNDATION, our first major update for No Man's Sky," Murray said in a blog post released today. "'It won't be our largest update, but it is the start of something.' Those words were true at the time, and they ring true for Origins. We called it Origins because it is the beginning of something new, as No Man's Sky continues to grow and evolve." The blog post goes on to mention the game's last major update, ...
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How to Get Into Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Alpha

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You can hop into Black Ops Cold War this weekend for free if you have a PS4. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war/Alpha_Event
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eFootball PES 2021 Season Update Review

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Season update. Two words that succinctly sum up football fans’ years of frustration with both PES and FIFA, and describe what might ironically be the most meaningful innovation in football games for years - or at least lead to it. But is this year's PES actually worth buying? It’s a more complicated question than it seems. You see, while Konami chips away at its vision for next-gen football arriving next year, PES 2021 arrives as an unapologetic stop-gap release, priced significantly lower than usual (including an additional 20% discount for PES 2020 owners) and offering distinctly fewer new features than you’d expect, even for a franchise with such a relentless annualised release cadence. The graphics? They’re the same. Controls? They're the same too. Menus? Okay, there are some new background pictures, but you can see what I’m trying to say. This is, in no uncertain terms, a collection of updated squads, kits, and whatever Paul Pogba’s latest misadventure with peroxide might ...
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Physical Versions of Super Mario 3D All-Stars are Back at Amazon

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars is back in stock in its physical edition, and the better news is it's out now! While we don't have details for just how many units Nintendo is printing of the physical version, preorders had initially sold out. But they're back, although it's tough to say just how long they'll last. Preorder Super Mario 3D All Stars (Physical Version) See it at Amazon See it at Best Buy  See it at GameStop See it at Walmart  - SOLD OUT See it at Target   Preorder Super Mario 3D All Stars (Digital Version) Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Nintendo eShop  - $59.99 Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases on Nintendo Switch on September 18. That's coming right up, so fans of the world's most famous Italian plumber won't have to wait long to get their hands on it. 3D All-Stars is a collection of three classic 3D platformers that originally appeared on three generations of Nintendo hardware. What games are we ...
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Cyberpunk 2077 PC Specs Revealed

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Cyberpunk 2077's PC specs were revealed during today's Night City Wire livestream, both for minimum and recommended requirements. You can find the minimum and recommended system requirements listed below. CD Projekt Red has confirmed minimum specifications to run Cyberpunk 2077 are as follows: Processor: Intel Core i5-3570K or AMD FX-8310 RAM: 8 GB Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 Storage: HDD (70 GB), SSD recommended [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cyberpunk-2077-25-new-night-city-images&captions=true"] For an optimal experience, these are the recommended system requirements: Processor:  Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G RAM: 12 GB Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon R9 Fury Storage: SSD (70 GB) Cyberpunk 2077 is in its 'final stretch of development' according to CD Projekt Red and the developer does not anticipate any further delays at this time. ...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Shows Off New Location Screenshots and Gang Images

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CD Projekt Red has released a number of new Cyberpunk 2077 images, showing off the game's gangs and locations. In today's third Night City Wire broadcast , we were given a closer look at the districts of Night City, and the often violent factions that populate them. The biggest new glut of images focus on Night City itself, with 25 screenshots showing us the abandoned Pacifica resort, the Corpo-packed City Center, Japantown, and much more: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cyberpunk-2077-25-new-night-city-images&captions=true"] We also got a set of renders of many of the game's gangs, from the freakishly augmented Animals to the katana-wielding Tyger Claws: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cyberpunk-2077-9-gang-renders&captions=true"] The images should be a good representation of what we'll be playing when the game arrives on November 19 , given that it's n...
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Spellbreak Review

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Standing out from the pack is harder than ever in an ever-more crowded battle royale genre. The kings of this particular hill are already free-to-play on a variety of platforms with years of updates and refinements under their belts, but the team at Proletariat may be onto something that can make a mark with Spellbreak. It’s pretty magical. By swapping out the guns for spells and overhauling the theme, location, and progression format with a more fantastical and mystical vibe and a stylized art style that looks almost like a watercolor painting come to life in all the best ways, Spellbreak manages to feel both familiar and fresh all at the same time. At the end of the day, charging an ice spike with a zoomed-in camera might effectively be the same as a sniper rifle for example, but it certainly feels different when you’re a wizard instead of a soldier or… whatever you’re supposed to be in Fortnite. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/spellbreak-launch-trailer"] Matches...
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Use These Tips to Increase Your PS5 Preorder Chances

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The PS5 preorders have been happening since Walmart opened the floodgates a few hours after the PS5 Showcase event gave us the price and release date. Since then, PS5 preorders at GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon and more have come and gone in a flash. Walmart offered another chance to snag a PS5 or PS5 Digital preorder at 9 PM ET on September 17, and the entire restock was claimed in just 2 minutes. It looks pretty daunting if you haven't yet secured your PS5 preorder, but fret not! There are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for the next retailer restock, should there be one. I've put together this little guide to help maximize your chances of securing that precious, precious PS5. How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a PS5 Preorder Create Accounts at Retailers The problem with PS5 preorders is they sell out in mere minutes, sometimes seconds. Lots of people following the IGNDeals Twitter account said by the time they got to the checkout with their PS5, it was alrea...
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TikTok Downloads Set to Be Banned in the US from Sunday

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The Department of Commerce has ordered that downloads for mobile apps TikTok and WeChat be banned in the US from Sunday. American users will not be able to download the apps after September 20. Those with the apps already downloaded will still be able to use them, but they won't be able to access any future updates for TikTok or WeChat, which may damage their functionality. The apps will be fully banned and made illegal on November 12 if President Trump's security concerns with TikTok and WeChat are not resolved by that date. Oracle was recently negotiating to become TikTok's 'trusted tech partner' in the U.S. - if that deal goes ahead, the ban can be reversed. You can read the full release from the Department of Commerce here , in which Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross details the reasons behind the order. According to Ross, this order has been issued to "safeguard the national security of the United States." "The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has d...
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Nintendo Switch Launches in Brazil, the First Nintendo Product to Go on Sale in the Country Since 2015

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Nintendistas (Brazilian Nintendo fans) were delighted with some long-awaited news on August 19th. On its official Twitter account, Nintendo of America announced that the Switch is coming soon to Brazil - Nintendo’s first official release in the country since it ceased operations in the country back in 2015. The official launch of the Nintendo Switch in Brazil arrives today, September 18, 2020, for the suggested price of 2,999 real - which is equivalent to about $567 USD. The announcement shared on social media was accompanied by an image of Switch’s standard version, leading fans to correctly guess that this model would be the only one to arrive in the country at launch. That information was confirmed by Bill van Zyll, Nintendo’s General Manager of Latin America, who added that the Pro Controller and Joy-Con will also arrive at launch, and that the Lite model will follow in 2021. Greetings to all the Brazilian Nintendo fans out there! We’re excited to announce that #NintendoSwitch wi...
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