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New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer reveals classic gameplay and four-player co-op

The latest Pokémon Scarlet/Violet trailer has dropped, revealing a more comprehensive look at the new game’s map, characters and more. The trailer even finally reveals the upcoming title’s new legendary Pokémon. 

The trailer suggests that Scarlet and Violet game will play out similarly to 2019’s Sword and Shield , but with a few modern touches brought over from Pokémon Arceus Legends, such as sneaking and being able to move around freely in an expansive 3D space.

Some fans of the series believe that this new Pokémon realm is based in Spain or South America, and the landscape in the new trailer does seem to add up to that.

Another modern feature that’s being brought into Pokémon Scarlet/Violet is four-player online co-op. Previous entries have offered some form of a multiplayer battling system, but the new co-operative play should add a fun new wrinkle that takes the raiding mechanics from Sword and Shield to the next level.

You can watch the trailer below and keep your eye out to see all the new Pokémon that are revealed.

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Qatar hosts first metaverse FIFA tournament in the Middle East

Qatar has become the first country in the Middle East to host a FIFA metaverse tournament amid the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in November.

The tournament saw the World’s best FIFA players compete in the EA Sports FIFA 22 Champions Cup powered by Ooredoo Nation at Aspire Ladies Sports Hall in Doha, Qatar between May 25th – 28th, according to Cryptoslate.

The tournament held up to 16 players, with 12 of them being top EA Sports 22 FIFA players, each with the opportunity to win up to $50,000 USD (approximately $63,218 CAD) out of the prize pool. In the pool, the winner received $25,000, second place won $15,000 and third/fourth place received $5000 each. The winner of the tournament was Mosaad Aldossary (aka ‘MsDossary’) of Saudi Arabia.

Most importantly, viewers were able to receive free NFTs (non-fungible tokens) that allowed players to purchase merchandise, meet players and influencers, or keep them for other investments.

For more information on the event check out its website.

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Source: Cryptoslate, Ooredoo Nation

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Several English gaming terms are now banned in France

In an effort to preserve the French language, officials in France have banned a number of English video game terms.

Some of the words, including ‘cloud gaming’ and ‘streaming,’ were officially banned on May 30th. These words will now be known as ‘joueur – animateur en direct’ (streaming/streamer) and ‘jeu video en nuage’ (cloud gaming), respectively, according to AFP (Agence France-Presse).

The word esports has also been banned and will now be known as the more complicated phrase, ‘jeu video de competition.’

The French Ministry of Culture says it banned these English gaming terms as they were a “barrier to understanding” for French-speaking non-gamers.

Longtime language keeper, l’Académie française, said it expressed concerns regarding the matter after it released a variety of alternate terms in French back in 2017.  The group has also attempted to change the word Wi-Fi.

The changes were issued in the French government’s official journal, which means they’re binding on all government workers.

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Source: The Guardian (AFP) Via: Engadget

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Prime Video partners with PUBG for The Boys collaboration

Popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile has partnered with Prime Video and Sony to release a variety of skins and items amid the release of season 3 of The Boys on June 3rd.

PUBG Mobile has announced the game will include hero skins of characters such as Homelander, Starlight and Soldier Boy alongside the release of season 3.

This also includes weapon skins, backpacks, a unique Supes parachute and more. Following up season 3’s launch, on June 8th PUBG Mobile will hold a “Supe Spree” in-game event based on The Boys that has players in squads hunting down Billy Butcher in a murder mystery game.

Since the game’s release in 2017, PUBG Mobile has collaborated with notable movies and TV shows such as Spider-Man, Godzilla, Jujutsu Kaisen and more

PUBG Mobile reached more than 1 billion downloads in 2021, becoming a big hit on both the App Store and the Google Play Store.

It’s important to note that the collaboration will only be available for a limited time and ends on July 3rd in Canada and the United States. PUBG Mobile is available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

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PlayStation has some ‘Hot Deals’ until June 8

PlayStation has some ‘Hot Deals’ available until June 2nd, offering games like For Honor, The Crew 2, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands and more at a discounted price.

Below are are some of the top deals:

There are a lot more games and sales going on at PlayStation as well. Check out PlayStation’s Days of Play sale that saves on controllers, games and some merch until June 8th. Additionally, PlayStation’s Remaster & Retro game sale is currently on until June 1st.

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Razer announces Barracuda Pro gaming headset, featuring dual connectivity

Razer has announced two new models in the Barracuda headset lineup. The company revealed that the expansion includes the standard Barracuda and the premium Barracuda Pro, both built for PC. The accessory maker also announced a refresh to the Barracuda X headset.

The trio forms a lineup of “street-styled gaming headsets” made by Razer. When looking at the premium Barracuda Pro, Razer includes a number of great features. For instance, the Barracuda Pro offers active noise cancellation, soft leather ear pads and a built-in THX Achromatic audio amplifier.

The Barracuda Pro and Barracuda both support 50mm drivers. This is opposed to the 40mm drivers the Barracuda X and other Razer headsets support. Additionally, the two new headsets offer beamforming mics, supporting noise cancellation.

A core feature the Barracuda Pro offers is the ability to connect to two devices at once. Thanks to Razer’s SmartSwitch Dual Wireless feature, the headset can swap between audio sources with a double-tap of a dedicated button. This offers a unique user experience when compared to headsets that offer the ability to play audio from two connections simultaneously.

According to Razer, the Barracuda Pro and Barracuda both feature a battery life of 40 hours on a single charge. The two headsets can connect via USB-C but feature Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. The Barracuda X, on the other hand, has a battery life of 50 hours on a single charge.

All three headsets are currently available through Razer. The Barracuda Pro is available for $249.99 USD (roughly $316 CAD). The Barracuda costs $159.99 USD (roughly $202 CAD). Finally, the entry-level Barracuda X is $99.99 USD (around $126 CAD).

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Via: The Verge

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New on Xbox Game Pass in early June

Every month, Xbox brings new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service.

Normally, these come in two waves and now, the company has revealed what’s hitting Game Pass in the first half of June. Notably, Assassin’s Creed Origins and For Honor were developed by Ubisoft Montreal. Additionally, Spacelines from Far Out is available on day one with Game Pass.

  • For Honor: Marching Fire Edition (Cloud, Console and PC) – June 1st
  • Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (Console and PC) – June 2nd
  • Assassin’s Creed Origins (Cloud, Console and PC) – June 7th
  • Chorus (Cloud, Console and PC) ID@Xbox –  June 7th
  • Disc Room (Cloud, Console and PC) ID@Xbox – June 7th
  • Spacelines from the Far Out (Console and PC) ID@box – June 7th

Here are the games leaving Game Pass on June 15th.

  • Darkest Dungeon (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Greedfall (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Limbo (Cloud, Console and PC)
  • Worms Rumble (Cloud, Console and PC)

It’s worth noting that on June 12th Xbox and Besthesda will have a games showcase showing off some of the games coming in the future. At the event, I wouldn’t be shocked if they have more announcements for Game Pass in June.

As always, Game Pass subscribers can take advantage of an exclusive 20 percent discount to purchase any game in the catalogue and keep playing even after it leaves Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Android and iOS in beta. Game Pass for Console and PC Game Pass each cost $11.99/month.

Further, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs $16.99/month and is required for streaming (which Xbox refers to as ‘Cloud’) to mobile devices and browsers. On top of that, this tier includes Game Pass for both Console and PC, as well as subscriptions to Xbox Live Gold and EA Play.

Earlier, Xbox also announced what will be coming to Xbox Games with Gold this June as well.

Find out what came to Xbox Game Pass late last month here.

Source: Xbox

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Here are the free games hitting Xbox Games with Gold in June 2022

Xbox has announced the four games that will be offered at no additional cost to Xbox Live Gold subscribers in June.

  • Aven Colony (regularly $29.99) — Available June 1st to 30th (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S)
  • Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition (regularly $29.99) — Available June 16th to July 15th (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S)
  • Super Meat Boy (regularly $14.99) — Available June 1st to 15th (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S)
  • Raskulls (regularly $9.99) — Available June 16th to 30th (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S)

It’s important to note that Xbox 360 titles offered through Games with Gold can be played on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The Series X/S can also play all of the Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that are made available through the program.

In Canada, an Xbox Live Gold subscription costs $11.99 for one month or $29.99/three months.

Additionally, Xbox Live Gold is included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which is priced at $16.99/month and also offers Game Pass and PC Game Pass, Cloud Gaming (mobile streaming) and EA Play.

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New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer to debut on June 1

The Pokémon Company is pulling the curtain back on its upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet tomorrow. A new trailer featuring new info drops on June 1st at 9am ET/ 6am PT.

Ahead of its “late 2022” release on Nintendo Switch, The Pokémon Company are set to show off what is likely to be the first big look at the games. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet were first revealed earlier this year. At the time, we caught short glimpses of the Spanish-influenced overworld, locations, and many familiar faces. Though the announcement trailer ended with showing Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, the starters of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Beyond that, we don’t know how much in terms of the battle system, gyms, or the full extent of the Pokémon available. However, The Pokémon Company has been adamant in saying the games feature a more seamless transition between towns and the wild. Pokémon can also be visibly seen in the wild in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

This new look may give fans the information they’ve been waiting for.

To tune into the premiere of the trailer on June 1st, fans can keep an eye on the Pokémon YouTube channel.

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PSVR 2 may not launch until 2023, mass production to start with 1.5 million units

Sony’s PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) 2 headset may not be ready for the market this year. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Sony’s next-gen VR headset may now launch in early 2023.

On Twitter, reputable analyst Kuo broke down what he believes is the current landscape of PSVR 2. According to Kuo, his sources state that PSVR 2 is entering mass production during the second half of 2022. The initial supply order is reportedly made to be roughly 1.5 million units.

With that in mind, Kuo claims Sony “may launch it in [Q1] 2023.” Kuo suggests this timeframe is also dependent on the development schedule of the hardware’s launch titles.

Kuo runs through a few other notable tidbits of information. For instance, PSVR 2 features optical modules. This will mark an upgrade from the original PSVR headset, which didn’t. Now, Sony’s hardware feature six optical modules. Four of those are 720P IR cameras and two are for eye-tracking. Genius is said to be the leading supplier of the lenses.

Kuo typically has a good finger on the pulse of the industry. His insight typically lends itself well to analyzing Apple’s forthcoming devices and announcements. However, his supply chain sources likely have a good idea of where Sony’s PSVR 2 may be in production.

However, Kuo has been off in his predictions before. That said, Kuo isn’t the first analyst to predict Sony may delay PSVR 2’s launch until 2023. Ross Young previously predicted the same. Though, VR display shipments are on the rise.

Sony may find itself in a position to begin selling PSVR 2 prior to the holiday season. Given the current landscape of supply chain hurdles and software development, it’s best to air on the side of caution and set expectations accordingly.

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Source: Ming-Chi Kuo Via: TechRadar