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CES 2021 doesn’t begin until January, but the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has already released a sneak peek at some of the CES 2021 Innovation Awards honorees. Plenty of unique products were recognized, but the gaming industry was primarily represented by MSI and its 15 products honored with awards. The entire lineup will be revealed on January 13, but MSI and the CTA are giving us an early look at some of the products that will be shown off during the event....

At E3 2019, publisher Tripwire Interactive and developer Torn Banner Studios announced the development of Chivalry 2, the sequel to Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. The multiplayer hack-and-slash games are inspired by the epic medieval battle scenes of Hollywood movies, pitting dozens of players against one another on chaotic, brutal, and often gory battlefields. Originally slated as a PlayStation 5 launch title, Torn Banner Studios announced in August 2020 that Chivalry 2 would be delayed for an unspecified period of time....

Civilization 6 has been around since October of 2016, and Firaxis Games has been steadily introducing more and more content. More recently, Firaxis Games created a game pass for Civilization 6 players with the intention of releasing 6 DLC in 2020’s May, July, September, November, and the last being in January of 2021. In each of these DLC, a new game mode would be introduced as a kind of modifier that could only be played alongside certain preexisting DLC....

There are numerous world wonders for players to build in Sid Meier’s Civilization 6 for their civilization even without expansions. However, there are currently 49 different wonders available for production currently if players have all the expansions. With Civilization 6’s New Frontier Pass providing new content for the game until at least 2021, there’s a lot of new content in the way including new World Wonders Keeping the real world’s history in mind as well as what’s currently available in Civilization 6, here are some of humanity’s creations that could have a place in Civilization 6’s future....

Civilization VI: Gathering Storm is now even easier to play on multiple devices. It was just announced that the game supports cross-cloud saves on Steam and Nintendo Switch, as long as you link your 2K account. Players need to visit the link https://accounts.2k.com/signup, then go in the options area and tick the multi-platform cloud save box. And that, the developers promise, should be enough to keep your game linked. However, there is a drawback – Civilization VI on Switch is missing expansions as well as any mods....

Bill English, co-creator of the mouse, has died. He was 91. I have an undying love for computer peripherals, but especially mice. At one point, I owned half a dozen mice despite only owning a single computer. My friends became rightfully concerned that my desire for mice was vastly overshadowing my capacity to actually use said mice, and rightly so. I’ve since downsized to just three mice across two devices, but I still have that itch to get my hand on the latest and greatest in mouse technology....

Japanese magazine CoroCoro has recently shared additional information about the distribution event regarding a Shiny Celebi and the new Mythical Pokémon Zarude for Pokémon Sword & Shield. Although the magazine hasn’t revealed any new ways of obtaining the Pokémon, it has revealed some information about the Pokémon themselves. According to the magazine’s publication, Celebi’s and Zarude’s levels, moves, abilities, and more have been revealed. As a result from that, fans who manage to claim the Pokémon will know what’s in store for them and will be able to utilize them appropriately (depending on where they are in Pokémon Sword & Shield) as a result....

This review comes courtesy of: Subscribe to the magazine here. The Corsair K70 ($160/£170) has been among the most popular mechanical keyboards since it first launched nearly 10 years ago, and while it has gone through several design tweaks over the years, it’s only now getting a full makeover. Out is the thick slab of coarsely brushed aluminum on its top, and in is a sleeker overall look. What’s more, Corsair has added some premium extras, such as doubleshot PBT keycaps, an 8000Hz polling rate, and a removable cable....

With new units rumored to be in development, Microsoft is likely thinking about shipping as many old consoles as possible, which is why it has a crazy good Xbox One bundle on offer. This time, the sales promotion includes an extra free controller, a free Ubisoft game, and discounts up to $80 off. If you do the math, you’ll find that the total value you’re saving is well over $140 (depending on the free game you select)....

Cyberpunk 2077 will release in less than a month for multiple platforms, barring an unlikely fourth delay. Giving credence to the game actually making its December 10 release date are photos of sealed copies in the wild that have surfaced online. The game has already gone gold, meaning that the retail copies of a game are ready to be printed and then shipped to retailers. The fact that the game was delayed after the announcement of Cyberpunk 2077 going gold simply means that retailers have to sit on the physical copies of the game for weeks before shipping them out for the new release date....

It was just about a decade ago when Tron: Legacy released; a sequel to the 1982 cult classic Tron, the film was a direct sequel and featured all the fancy CGI and special effects that had been developed since the original movie was made. Of course, a 2010 film also needs some 2010 music, so the electronic music stars of Daft Punk were signed on to make a soundtrack, with special bonus tracks portioned out as exclusive offerings for various formats and platforms....

Yesterday, the Dallas Fuel announced the release of star DPS player Gui-un “Decay” Jang as they attempt to make a late run in the Countdown Cup and 2020 season playoffs. This news comes just after the trade deadline and free agent window, meaning Decay won’t be seen on another team for the remainder of the 2020 season. This comes off the heels of Decay not playing at all for the qualifying matches of the Countdown Cup tournament this weekend....

The wizarding world of Harry Potter has captivated fans around the globe. Hundreds have read of his adventures in the books, thousands have seen his story in the movies, and tens of thousands have done both. When J. K. Rowling first wrote Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, we wonder if she knew just what a lasting mark on literature and pop culture she was making. Harry Potter and his world have gotten so popular that if you haven’t read the books or gotten sorted into your House on Pottermore, you’re behind the times....

From Software kicked off a genre of brutally difficult RPGs with Demon Souls, Bloodbourne, and Dark Souls, all of which are infamous for refusing to provide tutorials for players to dash their confusion against. These savage challenges are broadly considered a rite of passage for talented gamers. But they don’t have to be these unassailable journeys that start off in a deadly haze of unknowns. Here’s a list of solid tips that’ll save a beginner’s life in the realms of Lordran....

Despite being helmed by Sony Bend, one of PlayStation’s oldest and most prominent first-party studios, third-person zombie-apocalypse actioner Days Gone wasn’t expected to be a hit. After a seven-year development cycle, Sony allowed review codes to go out with the game in a buggy, messy state. Early reviews were hardly inspiring and likely hurt early sales of the game. Bend’s Day One patch fixed many of the issues reviewers had reported, such that those who played the game at release found a much different experience....

Our quick take Denon DHT-S516H soundbar - 4.0 / 5 Minimalist styling, mysterious specs Soundbar: 1018 x 73 x 104mm; 3.1kg Subwoofer: 172 x 311 x 172mm; 6.6kg Available in black only Features Connections and controls 2x HDMI; 1x optical; 1x coaxial; 1x USB; 1x 3.5mm; 1x Ethernet Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; AirPlay 2 Heos app (iOS/Android) Impressive but decidedly two-channel sound quality To recap Classy looks combine with accomplished sound, and this setup benefits from the highly effective Heos multi-room app....

Starting this week, Bungie introduced players to their first Iron Banner event in Destiny. Iron Banner, for those who might not know, is a variant on Destiny’s PvP multiplayer, more commonly called The Crucible, that removes the “level advantages disabled” qualifier from matches. In essence, it rewards higher-level players for their hard work in Destiny’s Strike and Raid missions, and gives them an advantage in battle. At least, that’s what we thought it would do....

Video game developer Bungie reveals that Rise of Iron, the forthcoming expansion for its action-RPG, Destiny, gives players more control over faction reward drops. With the days drawing closer to the release of Destiny’s next major expansion known as Rise of Iron, the developers at Bungie continue to disseminate details about what new features will be included and how the add-on will bring about changes to the science fiction shooter. Just recently, in fact, Christopher Barrett, game director at the studio, took to his official Twitter account to reveal that the upcoming DLC will allow Destiny players to choose if they want armor or weapons from Faction packages....

The first encounter in Destiny 2’s new Crown of Sorrow raid has been dubbed the Witches’ Ritual but should not be confused with the public event of the same name. In this encounter, players need to defeat enemies that are immune to normal damage and micro-manage a blessing buff that only lasts for 1 minute. Here’s everything Destiny 2 players will need to know to complete the first encounter of the Crown of Sorrow raid....

Ever since their introduction, Masterwork Cores (now Enhancement Cores) have been a rare commodity in Destiny 2. In Year 1, players used Cores to give their weapons boosts to stats and the ability to generate orbs on double kills, but in Year 2 the Masterworking process is more varied but also more costly. Not to mention, Bungie added Enhancement Cores as an infusion cost for any weapon or armor piece of a different type....