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Xbox Consoles Will Now Default To Energy-Saving Option As Microsoft Looks To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox update that makes several changes to help gamers reduce their carbon footprint, and this includes making the system default to the energy-saving startup option. Xbox Insiders are getting this update today, January 11. Microsoft said in a blog post that this will reduce console power consumption when the console is off. This won't affect performance or how updates can install overnight. However, the ability to remotely wake your console in the...

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Ubisoft Cancels Three Unannounced Projects, Skull And Bones Delayed Yet Again

Ubisoft has updated its strategy for the near future, and in a new statement, has revealed that it has canceled three unannounced games and has delayed Skull and Bones yet again. Attributing this leaner focus on "major challenges" and an industry that it says is shifting towards "mega-brands and long-lasting titles," Ubisoft says that its recent launches have not performed as well as expected. The holiday season, which usually sees major business for Ubisoft, was a "surprisingly slower"...

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Where Are Wolves In Fortnite: Best Spawn Locations And How To Tame Them

Fortnite wolves are a somewhat common sight, but sometimes it seems like they're invisible whenever you need them most. In a new weeky challenge, you'll need to know where they spawn in Fortnite so you can tame two wolves in a single match. After dozens of matches this season, we've noted a few popular spawn locations for Fortnite wolves that you can check out. In addition to that, we've also included some other tips on finding wolves easily, as well as a quick note about how to tame wolves...

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The Lich King Is Invading Hearthstone In Season 3

Blizzard has announced new content will be arriving in Hearthstone as a part of the Season 3 update. The upcoming season is scheduled to drop on January 17, and players can use new minion/dual minion types, apply new cosmetics, and more. The upcoming Season 3 will be based on The Battle For Silver Moon. This is where the Blood Elves defend themselves from the Lich King's Scourge. With the Season 3 pass, players can use new boards and emotes. They'll also be able to dress up their heroes...

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Madden Is Removing CPR Celebration Following Damar Hamlin's Real-Life Emergency

One of the touchdown celebrations in Madden NFL 23 sees a player falling to the ground after scoring and then a teammate performing fake CPR to revive him in the end zone. This sequence will reportedly soon be removed from the game after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin needed actual CPR on the football field to save his life. CBS Sports got in touch with an EA Sports spokesperson, who said: "EA Sports is taking steps to remove the celebration from Madden NFL 23 via an update in the coming...

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Today's Wordle Answer (#571) - January 11, 2022

It might be the middle of the week, but there's still no slowing down this Wordle train. We've returned to offer more help to people in need when it comes to getting the Wordle correct. This time, we're helping out with the answer on January 11. This is one of the easier answers of 2023. It's a common word with no tricky spelling or letter placements. However, sometimes the easiest answers turn into the hardest due to how many possible words you can make out of the possible letters. If you...

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Grab 8 Steam Deck Games For Only $10

If you got a new Steam Deck over the holidays, Fanatical’s new Play On The Go New Year Edition bundle is a great way to load up on Steam Deck-verified PC games. The bundle starts at $5 for three games, $7 for five games, and maxes out at $10 for eight games. Customers get to select which games come in their bundle from a list of 19 titles, ranging from shooters like Payday 2 and Hellbound, noire point-and-click adventure games like Lacuna and Blacksad: Under The Skin, and stylish...

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League Of Legends 13.1 Patch Introduces Season 2023 With Jayce Hammer Buffs And More

After announcing its Season 2023 plans yesterday, today Riot Games has delivered full details on the League of Legends 13.1 patch that will kick off the new year. Jayce is the Champion benefiting most from the LoL 13.1 patch, as two of his special moves while in Hammer Form will receive damage buffs, which Riot says is happening "to help balance out his stances." 13 other Champions are receiving changes, a list which includes the following: Dr. Mundo will see a decrease in base health and...

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Lost Ark's Wild Witcher Crossover Event Starts January 18

Lost Ark's ambitious Witcher crossover event will go live on January 18 and run through February 22, bringing with it new story quests, Witcher-themed cosmetics, and a limited-time Twitch Drop to the popular free-to-play MMORPG, Amazon has announced. We already knew some details about the crossover, which sees Geralt and his companions Yennefer, Triss, Dandelion, and Ciri journey to Arkesia to uncover the mysteries surrounding an interdimensional vortex. Now, however, Amazon has released...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where To Get Worms

Completing quests for Disney Dreamlight Valley's wide variety of friends is an important part of growing your biomes and gaining new items. In the case of Maui, completing his quest "Burying the Eel" can provide you with coconut trees that will help you with cooking quite a few dishes in the game. However, an unexpected part of the quest includes tracking down worms, which Maui informs you can be found near water. We'll tell you exactly how to snag them up below. Where to get worms in...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where To Get Clay

Disney Dreamlight Valley is absolutely teeming with resources to find throughout its unique biomes, and you'll need to stock up on just about all of them if you want to craft everything the game has to offer. One common material needed in a variety of crafting recipes is Clay--especially when it comes to making plenty of bricks for use in things a small as flower pots or as large as structures. Here's where you can find Clay. Where to get clay in Disney Dreamlight Valley Clay is found by...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Seaweed

Out of the many resources in Disney Dreamlight Valley, Seaweed ranks among the most versatile. This fairly common material is not only a particular critter's favorite food, but it's also used in cooking recipes and as a crafting component for making fiber and more. Here's where to find Seaweed. Where to get seaweed in Disney Dreamlight Valley Seaweed is found by fishing anywhere in the water besides the ripples you'd normally use to catch fish. In other words, just cast your line in any...

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Leadership at WoW Support Studio Proletariat Won't Voluntarily Recognize Union

Leadership at Proletariat, the developer behind Spellbreak that was acquired by Activision Blizzard to assist on World of Warcraft, won't voluntarily recognize worker unionization efforts. Instead, leadership has filed for a union vote through the National Labor Relations Board. Members of Proletariat formed the Proletariat Workers Alliance with help from the Communication Workers of America in December in response to the studio's acquisition. In a new blog post, Proletariat leadership...

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Signalis Physical Edition Preorders Are Now Live, Bonus Item Included

Breakout horror indie hit Signalis is getting Nintendo Switch and PlayStation physical editions. Both versions are $30 and are scheduled to ship on February 21. Preorders are now live at major retailers and come with Polaroid-esque bonus items. Released in October 2022, Signalis is a horror game inspired by genre classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. It was a Xbox Game Pass release and is still on the service--for those who want to try out the game before springing for the physical...

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Marvel Snap Patch Finally Adds Artist Credits, Along With Big Nerfs

Marvel Snap burst onto the scene months ago with plenty of fanfare, but one major omission from launch has finally been corrected. The latest patch adds artist credits, along with other changes including significant balance changes. Artist credits have been a major request since the game launched in October. Much of the game progression relies on collecting and upgrading core cards and various artist variants, rendering them in different styles. The lack of artist credits struck comic fans...

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AI Generates What NFL Teams Would Look Like In Call Of Duty

Have you ever wondered what your favorite NFL team would look like as a Call of Duty crossover? Well, thanks to AI, we now know the answer. Though it's not clear who originally created (or generated) these images, they've made the rounds on social media in the past few days, and they're quite funny. The images include 28 of the NFL's 32 teams. Of the current crop, the Raiders, Falcons, and Saints actually look like skins you could buy in a Call of Duty game right now. Others--like the...

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Marvel's Midnight Suns Drops To Its Lowest Price Yet

Just a month after release, Marvel's Midnight Suns is now available at its lowest price yet. In case you missed it when it first launched in December, Midnight Suns mixes the appeal of tactical combat with squad goals and relationship-building activities that wouldn't feel out of place in a Fire Emblem game. At Newegg, you can use the promo code SSBCNA23 to a digital Xbox Series X|S edition of Midnight Suns for just $42. See at Newegg Alternatively, and for slightly a few more dollars, you...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: Where To Get Pebbles

There is certainly no shortage of things to craft in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and each item, path, or fence you make requires at least one of the many resources found throughout the game's various biomes. One such resource is pebbles, which are needed quite often--especially if you're crafting paths around your valley. We'll tell you where to stock up on pebbles below. Where to get Pebbles in Disney Dreamlight Valley Pebbles are obtained by digging in the following biomes: Dazzle Beach...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley Enchantments: All Miracle Potions And How To Make Them

If you've spent enough time in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you're all but certain to eventually be offered the ability to craft potions from Merlin, which can be used to enhance your tools and let you gain more resources while farming. However, crafting each of these potions require quite a lot of unique and rare resources themselves, so you'll likely need to devote a good bit of time to make the most of these helpful additions. We've got the recipes for all of the miracle potions below. All...

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Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Get Onyx

As you progress through the various quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you'll eventually find that Merlin offers you a way to craft a variety of useful potions that can enhance your tools. Some of these will require some very rare resources, though, including Onyx. In this guide, we'll tell you how to score some of these elusive gems. How to get Onyx in Disney Dreamlight Valley Onyx can only be obtained by mining. You can get it at any mining node in the game, but it's an extremely rare...

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