NOT THAT DEMANDING
Will my phone run Call of Duty: Mobile?
Call of Duty: Mobile launched on Android to much applause, but it's a graphically intensive game. Will your phone be able to run it? Let's have a look.
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GREAT START
Call of Duty: Mobile has already been downloaded over 20 million times
Today, the statistical firm Sensor Tower — which tracks mobile downloads — said that Call of Duty: Mobile has been downloaded 20 million times so far, and users have already spent $2 million in microtransactions. Surprisingly, the game is incredibly popular in India because that accounts for 14 percent of the installs. The United States is only at 9 percent.
More perks
Twitch Prime now offers rewards for mobile games
Yesterday, Amazon announced that Loot Gifting was coming to Twitch Prime. However, it turns out, that wasn't the biggest announcement of the week. Today, the company revealed that Amazon Prime members will not receive free mobile game content in addition to the Twitch Prime benefits they get. The first free items will be from PUBG Mobile.
Finally
Call of Duty: Mobile launches October 1, features battle royale mode
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Call of Duty: Mobile is an upcoming first-person shooter for Android and iOS. The game is surprisingly deep and comes with a number of features diehard fans of the franchise will love. Today, Activision announced that the game is coming to all countries where the Apple App and Google Play stores are supported on October 1. Unfortunately, that doesn't include Belgium, China, and Vietnam.
Can't Wait
Return of the Obra Dinn drifts onto PlayStation 4 soon
Around the same time last year, a game called Return of the Obra Dinn delighted gamers on PC. It not only garnered great reviews, but in many ways, it regarded as a modern cult classic. For those of you unfamiliar with the title, Return of the Obra Dinn is a first-person mystery adventure based on exploration and logical deduction.
Finally
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered hits PlayStation 4 on September 3
A few months ago, Square Enix announced that it was bringing a number of Final Fantasy games to PlayStation 4. Luckily, one of the announced titles was Final Fantasy VIII. Final Fantasy VII is regarded as a cult classic and focuses on war. You can preorder it for $20 through the PlayStation Store right now. It's coming out on September 3, so the wait isn't too long.
Rather unexpected
Select PlayStation games may come to PC and other devices
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Today, Sony announced that it was acquiring Insomniac Games. The developer has worked on a lot of PlayStation-exclusive games in the past, so it seems like a great fit. However, it seems like the company has larger ambitions going forward. According to a report by Bloomberg, Sony may produce multiplatform games soon.
WON'T BE LOCKED DOWN FOREVER
Orcs Must Die 3 is only a Google Stadia timed exclusive
Today, Google hosted another Stadia Connect event in which is revealed a number of games coming to the service down the line. While the majority of them were multiplatform titles, Orcs Must Die 3 appeared to be a Google Stadia exclusive. However, a spokesperson for the developer reached out to us and said that it was only a timed exclusive.
DEAL ALERT
God of War: Collector's Edition discounted to $60
God of War is a third-person action game that can be considered a soft reboot of the acclaimed franchise. The title picks up after the events of God of War III and focuses on the relationship between Kratos and his son. Kratos has been living outside the shadow of the gods. He must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father.
SO MUCH BLOOD
Check out the incredibly gory Doom Eternal footage from QuakeCon 2019
Doom Eternal is an upcoming first-person shooter that continues the story of the reboot. It looks absolutely spectacular on Xbox One X and should provide plenty of single-player and multiplayer enjoyment. In addition to Xbox One, Doom Eternal should be available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
Finally
Theme Hospital successor 'Two Point Hospital' admits itself onto PS4 soon
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Many months ago, Sega and Two Point Studios released a hilarious Theme Hospital successor called Two Point Hospital. The announcement trailer was quirky and featured a fictitious disease known as "Light-Headedness." Since its launch, the title has garnered stellar reviews on PC, but console gamers were left out.
It's back!
Monster Hunter: World 'Iceborne' shows off new trailer and Glavenus
Recently, Capcom revealed that Monster Hunter: World - Iceborne was launching in September. Iceborne is an upcoming expansion which takes players to a new region covered with snow.
Finally
Dungeon crawler 'The Bard's Tale IV' for PS4 launches in September
The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep is a dungeon crawler from inXile Entertainment and legendary designer Brian Fargo. Despite the fact that the team is now owned by Microsoft, this project is still coming to PlayStation 4.
DON'T THINK SO
Google Stadia head Phil Harrison believes ISPs will lift data caps
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Stadia chief Phil Harrison says that ISPs will raise data caps for game streaming services in the future.
Continued Access
Google Stadia allows access to existing purchases even if they're delisted
Recently, Stadia chief Phil Harrison spoke with IGN about gamers' concerns that titles they've bought might be removed from the streaming service in the future due to its nature.
Oh no
Amazon Game Studios lays off 'dozens' of developers
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According to a report by Kotaku, the retailer giant laid off "dozens of game developers" on Thursday.
Quite the difference
Early latency tests don't look great for Stadia
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At E3 2019, Microsoft is giving gamers the chance to try out "[Project xCloud],(https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-wont-force-you-stream-games-says-xbox-head-phil-spencer)" its game streaming service that competes with Google Stadia. The server is located 400 miles away, but you can access games like Gears of War 4 and Halo 5: Guardians – both of which run at 60 frames per second...
Stream away
Google Stadia streaming requires subscription and game purchases
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It wouldn’t be E3 2019 without a few leaks. Everything from Stadia’s pricing, games, and requirements were revealed by a press release that was posted early.
Please Be True
Destiny 2 possibly coming to Google Stadia with cross-saves
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It seems as though the Destiny 2 leaks don't plan on ceasing anytime soon. Yesterday, datamined files revealed that a new "Shadowkeep" expansion was on its way. However, further digging uncovered even more interesting information.
Good Decisions
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features cross-play and no season pass
According to Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features cross-play between consoles and PC.