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What to Stream: George Strait, 'Rebel Ridge,' Astro Bot, 'Slow Horses' and Mormon influencers
Read full article: What to Stream: George Strait, 'Rebel Ridge,' Astro Bot, 'Slow Horses' and Mormon influencersThe suspenseful thriller “Rebel Ridge,” the 31st studio album from George Strait and the return of the acclaimed English spy series “Slow Horses” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities
Read full article: Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilitiesPlaying video games has long been a challenge for many people with disabilities, since the traditional controllers for the PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo can be difficult or even impossible to maneuver when a person has limited mobility.
Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure Starfield
Read full article: Microsoft stakes Xbox video game sales on long-awaited space adventure StarfieldOne small step for an intrepid crew of 24th century space explorers could be a giant leap — or flop — for Microsoft when the Xbox-maker launches its long-awaited video game Starfield.
Dallas County gamers can book an exclusive Airbnb stay at this 7-Eleven store in Texas
Read full article: Dallas County gamers can book an exclusive Airbnb stay at this 7-Eleven store in TexasTwo gamers craving a one-of-a-kind experience with all-you-can-drink Slurpee® frozen beverages have an opportunity to book a private, once-in-a-lifetime stay at a brand-new luxury 7-Eleven® store before it opens to the public. DALLAS – Dallas County gamers have the chance to win the ultimate experience of a lifetime by booking their stay in a luxury 7-Eleven store. Each night, two gamers from the same household who book the experience through Airbnb.com will “enjoy a private gaming paradise in a completely decked out, never-been-shopped-in 7-Eleven Evolution Store,” according to a press release. The exclusive experience with 7-Eleven will be virtually hosted by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and goes live on Airbnb.com on Feb. 1. “The ultimate gamers’ console warranted an experience just as exclusive in our newest 7-Eleven Evolution Store – our ultimate retail environment.
Online gaming one of the big winners of 2020
Read full article: Online gaming one of the big winners of 2020The Nintendo Switch was largely sold out during the summer and the holidays and the PlayStation 5 and X Box Series X sold out immediately. During the pandemic more people began to play video games and more started watching gamers, as livestream services like Amazon’s Twitch and Facebook Gaming logged record growth. Tech giants like Google and Amazon are still investing in cloud gaming services like Stadia and Luna, hoping to join into the console wars dominated by Sony and Nintendo. Google’s video platform YouTube logged its best year ever in 2020, with more than 100 billion hours in gaming content watched. An analyst at Nielsen’s Video Game Arm Super data said they don’t foresee anything sort of a gaming crash due to economic factors.
When will stores have the PS5? Follow these accounts to stay in the know
Read full article: When will stores have the PS5? Follow these accounts to stay in the know“We want to thank gamers everywhere for making the PS5 launch our biggest console launch ever,” the company tweeted on Nov. 25. — PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 25, 2020With mass demand across the country and the world, the question still remains: When will I be able to get one from a store? Additionally, there are online groups on Facebook, Discord and other platforms filled with other gamers hoping to cash in during a restock. See how fans are dealing with the frustration with memes online:me @ 3am waiting for the ps5 to restock pic.twitter.com/0bn2WTs3Mn — zak (@tombraidcr) December 19, 2020Relatable? pic.twitter.com/NTd8dRqIWb — PS5 and Gaming Restock Alerts 🚨 (@alerts_restock) December 15, 2020I missed the ps5 restock again pic.twitter.com/BpILjSJpFL — 𝔸 𝔹𝕣𝕦𝕔𝕖 𝕃𝕖𝕖 𝕁𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕥 (@Maito_Gaiii) December 15, 2020Me during these PS5 restocks pic.twitter.com/iRAUJIOIoi — Hubert Schubert DuBois (@Erich_Rayher11) December 15, 2020Read also:
4 PlayStation 5 giveaways you should enter if you still can’t find one in stores
Read full article: 4 PlayStation 5 giveaways you should enter if you still can’t find one in storesThe fifth-generation PlayStation console debuted globally amidst a global pandemic and has seen unprecedented demand since its release. ShopTo ShopTo is hosting a PlayStation 5 giveaway featuring one PlayStation 5 Console (Disc Edition), Controller + COD: Black Ops Cold War. #ShopToPlayStation5CompetitionWe are offering a chance to win one PlayStation 5 Console (Disc Edition), Controller + COD: Black Ops Cold War! Competition Closes at Midnight 20.12.2020 - Winner announced 21.12.2020! Here’s how to get yours before ChristmasHaving trouble getting your hands on the Playstation 5 or XBOX Series X?
Still searching for a PlayStation 5 or XBOX Series X? Here’s how to get yours before Christmas
Read full article: Still searching for a PlayStation 5 or XBOX Series X? Here’s how to get yours before ChristmasSAN ANTONIO – Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who can’t find these next-generation gaming consoles on store shelves. But, there may still be a way you can snag one, even potentially before Christmas. The PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X, launched by Sony and Microsoft respectively, are the most anticipated gaming consoles of the year and sold out almost immediately on their launch days and on Black Friday. Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping events, chances are these consoles will be back in stock at least once more before Christmas Day. Related: Having trouble getting your hands on the Playstation 5 or XBOX Series X?
Having trouble getting your hands on the Playstation 5 or XBOX Series X? This may be the reason why
Read full article: Having trouble getting your hands on the Playstation 5 or XBOX Series X? This may be the reason whyWith gift giving holidays just around the corner families all over country are looking to get the new Playstation 5 and XBOX Series X as the perfect gift... if they can find one. The Playstation 5 and XBOX Series X sold out almost immediately upon launch last week. Although analysts have predicted that the Playstation 5 will outsell the XBOX Series X over time... right now, the current console wars winner is whoever put more stock on shelves. There are also different theories for why the consoles sold so quickly. IDC’s research director of gaming says profit margins on the new PS5 and XBOX Series X are probably “thin or even outright in the red”.
Console Wars 2020: PS5 vs Xbox Series X
Read full article: Console Wars 2020: PS5 vs Xbox Series XThis time around it’s Microsoft’s Xbox series X versus Sony’s Playstation 5. When it comes to internal specs, the Xbox series X is just a little more powerful than the PS5, but that difference is minimal when it comes to game play. Xbox just debuted its Xbox Game Pass and Sony’s Playstation Now has been active for some time. Both consoles are also backwards compatible, which gives Series X owners access to Xbox One games, and PS5 owners access to PS4 games. The Xbox series X comes out November 10.
Sony's new $500 PlayStation 5 will launch Nov. 12
Read full article: Sony's new $500 PlayStation 5 will launch Nov. 12Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 video game console will cost $500 and launch Nov. 12, the company said Wednesday, setting up a holiday battle with Microsoft's Xbox Series X over whose new console will turn up under more trees this year. Video game fans have been chomping at the bit for the new consoles, and not just because they've been stuck inside since March. The roughly 7-year life cycle of a video game console has been nearing an end. Last week, Microsoft said its Xbox Series X will cost $500 and debut Nov. 10, just ahead of the holidays. A stripped down version, Xbox Series S, will cost $300 and be available at the same time.
Sonys latest PlayStation 5 event is on Thursday. Heres what to expect
Read full article: Sonys latest PlayStation 5 event is on Thursday. Heres what to expectCNN At Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 event on Thursday, the company will finally officially reveal some of the games that will be available on its hotly anticipated console. As Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO and president Jim Ryan wrote in a blog post, "What is a launch without games?" Sony initially planned the event for last week, but postponed it amid international protests in response to George Floyd's death. "While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games," Sony said, "we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard." Sony needs to prove to gamers that its next generation console is worth the money -- even if the price isn't announced.
Sonys latest PlayStation 5 event is at 3 p.m. Thursday. Heres what to expect
Read full article: Sonys latest PlayStation 5 event is at 3 p.m. Thursday. Heres what to expectAt Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 event on Thursday, the company will finally officially reveal some of the games that will be available on its hotly anticipated console. Thursday's event will give gamers a sense of both the exclusive and non-exclusive titles they'll be able to play on the new system. Sony initially planned the event for last week, but postponed it amid international protests in response to George Floyd's death. "While we understand gamers worldwide are excited to see PS5 games," Sony said, "we want to stand back and allow more important voices to be heard." Sony needs to prove to gamers that its next generation console is worth the money -- even if the price isn't announced.