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Nintendo has discontinued its handheld 3DS video game systems after nearly a decade. The gaming giant quietly announced on its Japanese and UK websites that it stopped producing all 3DS devices. The company has also apparently removed references to the dual-screen console from its American website. The revelation came as Nintendo focuses on its Switch …
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Lego said Tuesday that it will stop using plastic bags inside its boxed sets and replace them with paper ones. The Danish toymaker said it will start making the switch next year and expects plastic bags to be completely phased out in the next five years. The bags are used to hold loose bricks in …
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Apple on Friday published a revision of some of its App Store review guidelines, loosening some restrictions on streaming game services, online classes and when developers must use its in-app purchase system, which charges a 30 percent commission. The company made the changes after criticism from developers over its App Store practices and after rivals …
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Microsoft’s shockingly low price for its upcoming Xbox Series S surprised more than just video game fans — it also stunned chief rival Sony. The Japanese gaming giant is under pressure to slash the MSRP of its upcoming PlayStation 5, which European blog Gamereactor reports was “considerably” higher than the prices Microsoft announced for its …
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Dame Diana Rigg, of James Bond and “Avengers” fame, has died “peacefully” at 82. The acclaimed actress known for her role as Contessa Teresa di Vicenzo, the only Bond girl to ever marry 007, Rigg was bestowed her “Dame” title in 1994 for her contributions to all things drama. The iconic Brit suffered from cancer …
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Fans are keeping it “The 100” on Twitter — and they are pissed that their favorite character just dropped dead. The shocking latest episode of The CW’s hit sci-fi series aired Wednesday — and outraged viewers are already taking to social media to slam the show creators for killing off a beloved character. Spoiler alert: …
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The next generation of video game consoles is right around the corner. Microsoft on Wednesday announced that its hotly anticipated Xbox Series X will hit stores on Nov. 10 with a price tag of $499. The machine will go up against Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation 5, which is also expected to make its debut in time …
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Soccer superstar David Beckham’s video-gaming company is planning an initial public offering as it looks to capitalize on growing interest in esports around the world. Guild Esports will become the first esports franchise to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange this fall as it builds a team of elite gamers to compete in …
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Apple turned up the heat in its high-stakes legal battle against “Fortnite” developer Epic Games on Tuesday, filing a countersuit asking for damages resulting from lost App Store fees. Apple, which kicked “Fortnite” off the App Store last month after Epic instituted a new payment system which would have allowed it to circumvent the 30 …
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Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming next-generation Xbox console will have a cheaper option for price-conscious consumers. In a tweet sent at 3 a.m. Tuesday, the Seattle-based tech giant unveiled a photo of the mini version of its new Xbox Series S console, which it said will sell for just $299. The console, which Microsoft …
Nintendo has discontinued its handheld 3DS video game systems after nearly a decade. The gaming giant quietly announced on its Japanese and UK websites that it stopped producing all 3DS devices. The company has also apparently removed references to the dual-screen console from its American website. The revelation came as Nintendo focuses on its Switch …
