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As with a lot of sequels, Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals sticks with what works. The first Oxenfree became an instant favorite because it’s a horror game about being on the edge, both literally and metaphorically. It centers on teens on the cusp of adulthood battling terrifying ghosts trapped on the boundary of reality between space and time. Those were two edges that worked extremely well together, especially with time-travel elements that make possible futures and outcomes feel more real. In some ways, Lost Signals feels familiar to the point of being somewhat repetitive, but it still goes just a bit further. You have a similar array of secrets to uncover, dialogue to engage in, and choices to make that can drastically impact the ending and the relationships you might build. The watercolor-inspired art style does a lot to make it feel like a dream, and the audio design continues to be hard-hitting. It doesn’t outdo the impact of the original, nor is it as scary, but it still finds its own...

This deal will not last! Dell is offering the Xbox Series X gaming console for only $449.99. That's 10% off the normal $500 cost. For most people, this will be the best deal you'll find on an Xbox Series X on Prime Day, although technically this deal is part of Dell's Black Friday in July Sale (aka the Black Friday Counter Sale). 10% Off Xbox Series X The Xbox Series X is a current generation system able to drive 4K games at up to a glorious 120fps. It is technically a more powerful system than the PS5 and games that are compatible with both consoles usually perform better on the Xbox console. Compared to the $300 Xbox Series S, the X features more powerful hardware to enable it to run games in 4K (the Xbox Series S runs games at 1440p). The Xbox Series X also has a disc drive that can play 4K Blu-ray movies and physical game media. The Series S doesn't. There is one other deal out there. Dell also has an Xbox Series X Diablo 4 console bundle for $499.99. This ...

Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells is retiring at the end of the year, leaving Neil Druckmann to fully take the reins of one of the PlayStation's best-known studios. In a message published on Naughty Dog's officiate site, Wells talked about his 30 year career in games and praised Druckmann, saying that he's "incredibly confident" that he's leaving the studio in "the best hands." "This is something that I’ve been discussing with Naughty Dog’s Studio Leadership Team for well over a year, and with Neil for even longer than that," Wells wrote. "The decision brings with it overwhelming and conflicting emotions, but I’ve come to realize that I’m content with my time at the studio and all that we’ve accomplished together over the last 25 years. I couldn’t be more confident in Neil's ability to carry on running the studio. It’s the right time for me to provide the opportunity for him and the others on the Studio Leadership Team to...

The boss of Blizzard has insisted Diablo 4 will not launch on Game Pass amid rumours the action role-playing game is set to hit Microsoft’s subscription service. Responding to a tweet that mentioned Diablo 4’s availability in Xbox Game Pass on a Brazilian payments app, Blizzard president Mike Ybarra said: “This is not happening.” This is not happening. — Mike Ybarra (@Qwik) July 11, 2023 That’s a definitive-sounding statement, but it hasn’t stopped some fans from wondering whether Diablo 4 will eventually come to Game Pass if Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard goes through. The entertainment world awaits a verdict in the FTC trial some experts say will determine the fate of the deal. An announcement could now be imminent, with all eyes on the San Francisco judge who is set to make a call on a preliminary injunction that, if successful, would probably put an end to Microsoft's pursuit of Activision Blizzard for good. Meanwhile, some Xbox owners ...

It’s been a while since we had a big, meaty sale to sink our teeth into, but Prime Day has arrived. Prices on all manner of items have been slashed, including on Xbox Series X|S games, controllers, and other accessories. We’ve gone through the sale items with a fine-tooth comb and highlighted the best Xbox deals below. Just note you’ll need a Prime membership to take advantage of most of the deals (you can subscribe here ). TL;DR - Best Xbox Deals Xbox Series S (Refurbished) Deal Amazon has dropped the price on refurbished Xbox Series S all the way down to $199. Not bad at all, considering a brand-new one costs $299. This one also comes with a 90-day warranty, so if it doesn't work as expected, you can get a refund or replacement. How to Avoid The Xbox Game Pass Price Hike To avoid the new Game Pass price hike , we recommend securing your current subscription for as long as possible. You can stack up to a maximum of 36 months of Game Pass, meaning you have the option to a...

It's 2023 and high-capacity, high-speed SSDs are no longer reserved for only the wealthy or spendthrift. For Amazon Prime Day, we are seeing a whole lot of amazing price drops on some of the fastest and most reliable SSDs around. We've listed every good Prime Day SSD deal we could find here. We have our own opinions on what is better or worse, but the fact of the matter is that every SSD on this list is reliable and worth the advertised price. A special note for PS5 storage upgrades Although technically any appropriately sized PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive will work in your PS5, Sony recommends that you get one with a miminum rated 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5's internal drive and optimize performance. We agree. Sony also recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD. Not all SSDs listed here have pre-installed heatsinks. For the ones that do, we'll be sure to mention it. For the ones that don't, all you have to do is purchase your own heatsink ( like...

It’s Prime Day 2023 , which means you can save a ton of money on a whole lot of items — provided you’re a Prime member. (If you’re not, you can sign up here ). Among the categories of items getting the discount treatment is video games. You can save PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC games, plus on loads of accessories like controllers, external hard drives, memory cards, SSDs, and more. There’s a lot to cover this Prime Day, which runs July 11 - 12, so let’s dive in. TL;DR - Best Gaming Deals for Prime Day Navigate to PlayStation Deals Nintendo Switch Deals Xbox Deals PlayStation Game Deals Some heavy hitters on PS5 are on sale during Amazon's Prime Day sale. You can save big on games like Elden Ring, No Man's Sky, and Dying Light 2. If you've been meaning to pick up any of these games, now's a good time to do so. PS5-Compatible SSD Deals Could your PS5 use more storage? Prices have been plummeting since Sony started letting people upgrade their SSDs,...