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Microsoft is bringing PC Game Pass to Nvidia’s GeForce Now service
/ You’ll be able to play Xbox PC games on Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Image: Nvidia Microsoft is planning to bring PC Game Pass titles to Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service. Sarah Bond, head of Xbox creator experience, announced the move at a private Xbox media briefing in Los Angeles on Sunday. “You will be able to play your PC Game Pass catalog on all the devices supported by Nvidia GeForce Now,” said Bond. “This will enable the PC Game Pass catalog to be played on any device that GeForce Now streams to, like low spec PCs, Macs, Ch...
Activision removes another streamer’s skin from Call of Duty
/ Activision has complied with TimTheTatman’s request to have his skin removed from the game in solidarity with streamer Nickmercs. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.
Meta Announced the Quest 3 and Twitter Faces Potential Ban in Europe in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry received word of some incoming hardware, both rumored and confirmed, along with more commotion going on over at Twitter. On the product side, Meta announced the forthcoming Quest 3 virtual and mixed reality headset, while Apple is rumored to be testing out its new processors on MacBooks and iMacs.Over at Twitter, meanwhile, the company’s value has been reported to be only a third of what it was worth at the time of Musk’s purchase. And in Europe, Twitter could also face a potential ban in the near future if it doesn’t agree to comply with a new law requiring companies to combat disinformation.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Meta Announced the $500 USD Quest 3 VR Headset, Power...
Watch 45 minutes of new Starfield gameplay
/ What can’t you do in Starfield? a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Starfield has more than 1,000 planets.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Ships are fully customizable in Starfield.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>Character creation is f...
Overwatch 2’s getting its first story missions and teases a new hero
/ Overwatch 2: Invasion will detail the resurgence of an old Overwatch villain — Null Sector a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>A brief glimpse at Overwatch 2’s newest support hero.
The biggest announcements from the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Starfield Direct
/ Xbox’s annual summer show was packed with gaming news. a]:text-gray-13″>If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-highlight-franklin [&>a]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-white”>A Starfield trailer and special Direct revealed an incredible amount about the upcoming sci-fi RPG We got a lot of new info about Starfield during Sunday’s event. First, there was a sweeping new trailer promising grand adventures among the stars and with some footage of how the game will actually play. Then, during the 45-minute Starfield Direct, the development team went into detail about things like character creation, ship-building, companions, space exp...
Microsoft’s new Starfield Xbox controller and headset are available now
/ The Starfield-branded accessories are the latest in a line of special edition Xbox controllers. a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The Starfield wireless Xbox headset.a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63″>The collector’s edition of Starfield includes a watch.
Like A Dragon sequel trailer shows off Ichiban’s best assets
/ In Infinite Wealth, Ichiban bares it all in the US
Clockwork Revolution is a new steampunk RPG from Microsoft’s inXile
/ Microsoft debuted a first trailer for the new game.
Persona has two new games coming to Xbox
/ A remake of Persona 3, a Persona 5 tactics game, and a new Atlus RPG were announced during the Xbox showscase a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray”>Atlus / Xbox Xbox and Atlus have one helluva partnership going on. Last year Xbox announced that Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable were coming to Xbox Game Pass. Now, we’re also two more Persona games and a brand new Atlus RPG. Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3. The Verge’s entertainment editor Andrew Webster wrote a great breakdown of Persona 3, a game that was released on the PlayStation 2 back...
Amazon Is Reportedly Planning on Offering Its Prime Subscribers Free Cell Phone Service
Amazon is looking to up the ante for their Prime subscribers. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company is already in talks with major U.S. based carriers about offering an inexpensive option, or even free phone service to their subscribers. Users will be looking at around $10 USD/month as Amazon is currently in negotiations with three major U.S. carriers -- Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobiles. Dish Network is reportedly also in the mix while AT&T conversations are not proceeding as well as perceived. While it is likely going to be a while until it will properly launch, the publication confirmed that Amazon has been in talks with carriers for about six to eight weeks. The project could still be scrapped but if it it comes to fruition, it will provide Amazon customers with an intere...
Apple Announces 15-Inch MacBook Air With M2 Chip
Each year, Apple brings together developers, engineers, enthusiasts and more to showcase its latest advancements in software and hardware at Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Heading into this year's presentation, two key projects have been rumored as the centerpieces. First, fans are hoping for the reveal of the long-awaited AR/VR headset. In addition to this, rumors of a 15-inch MacBook Air popped up following last year's WWDC and have left many in anticipation. Now, the tech giant has officially revealed the new laptop.The largest consumer-oriented laptop from the brand, the 15-inch MacBook Air arrives as the thinnest of its kind -- weighing in at 3.3 lbs and measuring 11.5mm thick. Its 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display comes with up to 18 hours of battery life, a billion colors and...
