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No Fortnite in Clubhouse for Reeling Red Sox Major League Baseball`s reigning champs are off to a rough start this season, but there will be no llama drama for the Boston Red Sox.   I think there is a time and place for that, too, Nathan Eovaldi told Bradford Maybe if we were doing a little better maybe we would be doing it, but you cant be losing and playing Fortnite in the clubhouse         Timez Doctor            www.timezdoctor.com      
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Microsoft Build 2019 Starts Today: How to Watch Livestream, What to Et Microsoftrsquo;s annual developer conference is all set to begin today and will continue through May 8.   Microsofts annual developer conference is all set to begin today and will continue through May 8 Unlike previous years, Microsoft has scheduled all keynotes on day one of the event, so there wont be any big announcements on the other two days of the conference The company is expected to talk about artificial intelligence AI, Cortana voice assistant, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, HoloLens, Mixed Reality, Xbox and more during the developer fest Read on to find out how to watch Microsoft Build online and what is expected from the conference Microsoft will be streaming all the keynotes online If you want to watch them, you can head over to the company website to catch the stream Microsofts main vision ...
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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1650 Windforce OC 4G and GTX 1660 OC 6G Review Nvidia is promising high-quality full-HD gaming for those on tight budgets who haven`t upgraded their graphics cards in a few years.   The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 1660 promise full-HD gaming on a budget As is standard practice, Nvidia started rolling out its current generation of graphics cards with the premium GeForce RTX models late last year This generation, powered by the ‘Turing architecture, has been split into two distinct halves; the future-ready but expensive GeForce RTX 20-series with ray tracing, and the budget-friendly GeForce GTX 16-series Graphics cards featuring the flagship GeForce RTX 2080 Ti can cost upwards of Rs 1,00,000, but budget gamers have had to wait till now for family to fill out Weve only just seen the launches of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, GeForce GTX 1660, a...
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Microsoft Teases Minecraft AR for Mobile Devices Minecraft AR will receive formal details on May 17.   Microsoft at the end of its Build 2019 keynote on Monday teased a Minecraft AR game for mobile devices The new game, which appears as a competitor to the highly popular Pokemon Go, is set to receive an official announcement on May 17 Nevertheless, the Redmond company has confirmed its existence by showcasing a nearly a minute-long teaser video just before signing off the jam-packed Build keynote Minecraft in augmented reality AR and mixed reality experiences is already available for headsets such as the Oculus Rift and Gear VR However, the newest development brings the sandbox game to the emerging mobile AR space In the video that was showcased at end of the Build 2019 keynote in Seattle on Monday, Minecraft Creative Director Saxs Persson leaves his phone outside the ...
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Apex Legends Is Losing Steam, Highlighting Questions of Content and Crunch Those latest tweaks, as well as previous patches, have reportedly come at a steep cost in terms of a gruelling work schedule for the game`s developers at Epic   Its an amazing game, said Coby Dizzy Meadows, a professional Apex Legends player for Team NRG But I feel that the current state of Apex Legends is a little bland at the moment, but it doesnt mean that the developers arent working I have played a little less, but its still my main game         Timez Doctor            www.timezdoctor.com      
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Detective Pikachu-Themed 10-Day Event Announced for Pokemon Go Niantic has announced a limited-time event for Pokemon Go to celebrate the release of Ryan Reynolds-starrer Detective Pikachu movie.   Detective Pikachu is now in theatres, and to mark the films release, Niantic has announced a limited time event for the smash hit Pokemon Go AR game The Detective Pikachu-themed event will see certain Pokemon depicted in the movie making their way to the game Pokemon Go players will also get a chance to gain double XP, purchase themed avatar items, and do a lot more during the limited-time event that will last for 10 days and conclude on May 17 The biggest surprise will be the Detective Pikachu character, which can also be captured during the movie-themed event In an official post on the Pokemon Go website, Niantic has announced that the Detective Pikachu-themed event in Pok...
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This Is Apples First iPhone Game Since 2008 Apple has launched a new iPhone game starring billionaire Warren Buffett. The game is now available as a free download on the App Store.   Apple has released a new iPhone game, its first in over a decade, starring Warren Buffett The game is titled Warren Buffetts Paper Wizard and is now available on the App Store as a free download Buffett, the third richest person in the world, used to deliver newspapers when he was a young boy He was known to hold paper-toss competitions at shareholder meetings for Berkshire Hathaway It seems like Apples latest iPhone game is a result of that partnership Warren Buffetts Paper Wizard lets players fling newspapers, rewarding them with a special currency called Warren Bucks Players move from Omaha to Cupertino, California in the game as difficulty rises gradually After the game is over, users...
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Apex Legends Coming to Mobile Platforms, EA Says EA said it was in advanced talks to bring its Apex Legends to China and launch a mobile version.   EA launched Apex Legends and Firestorm, a battle royale version of its Battlefield V game, in the latest quarter to cash in on the success of the battle royale genre made popular by PUBG and Epic Games Fortnite It has also helped us cut into new player audiences as nearly 30 percent of Apex Legends players are new to EA, Chief Executive Officer Andrew Wilson said on a post-earnings call EA forecast net bookings from Apex Legends in the range of $300 million to $400 million roughly Rs 2,000 crores to Rs 2,800 crores in fiscal year 2020, adding that the forecast did not assume any contribution this year from future mobile versions or games in the Chinese market The company said it was in advanced talks to bring its hit game...
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PUBG Pulled by Tencent From China as Regulatory Approval Proves Elusive Tencent said in November 2017 it would bring the gory game to China, and gave it a socialist makeover to meet stringent government rules.   Tencent Holdings said on Wednesday it will stop offering in China its test version of global best-selling video game PlayerUnknowns Battlegrounds PUBG, having waited in vain for over a year to gain regulatory approval to begin sales Tencent develops the mobile version of the game, called PUBG Mobile South Korean-made PUBG was named by global game distributor Steam as one of its highest-grossing titles of 2018, and industry insiders estimated Tencent could rake in revenue of $1 billion roughly Rs 7,000 crores if it was allowed to earn income from it   ...
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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL Incompatible With Daydream VR: Report Googlersquo;s new Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL phones are reportedly incompatible with the companyrsquo;s own Daydream VR platform.   Google Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL were announced to an enthusiastic response at the Google I/O 2019 After all, the new mid-range Pixel phones claim to offer a flagship camera output and smooth Android experience with timely updates at a much lower asking price than the Pixel 3 But the price reduction has also resulted in compromises such as no dual front cameras on the Pixel 3a pair, lack of wireless charging support, and a less premium polycarbonate build Another setback that is not as well-highlighted is the lack of Daydream VR support Yes, Googles own phones are incompatible with the in-house VR platform Whatever the root cause may be, it is a bit surprising to see a Goo...
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PUBG Mobile Gets Baahubali-Inspired Great Indian Warrior Outfit PUBG Mobile is offering players a Baahubali-inspired character costume, which is now available to purchase with a limited time discount.   PUBG Mobile is no stranger to borrowing elements from entertainment franchises and doing some fan service The studio behind the hit game is now looking to please Indian fans by introducing an outfit inspired by the character Baahubali from the eponymous film franchise, which shattered many box office records in India and was almost universally acclaimed The Baahubali-inspired outfit is called ‘The Great Indian Warrior and is now available to purchase from the PUBG Mobile in-game item shop The whole Indian warrior themed costume can be purchased in two pieces or in one go, with the latter option offering a 25 percent discount With in-game advertising, the Baahubali-inspi...
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Minecraft Classic Released as Free Game to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary Mojang has released Minecraftrsquo;s original version called Minecraft Classic as a browser game and it is playable now with multiplayer support.   Minecraft – the block-driven world building game which is loved as well as hated to an equal measure – is celebrating the first decade of its existence To mark the games 10-year anniversary, Minecraft-developer Mojang has released Minecraft Classic as a browser game which can now be played for free Minecraft Classic is essentially a replica of how the game looked when it was released back in 2009 While those hit by nostalgia will certainly enjoy the sandbox games reincarnation as a free browser game, there are a few who will also be frustrated by the choppy graphics and bugs In an official post, the developer behind the game has revealed that Minecraft...
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John Wick Hex Strategy Game Announced for Consoles, PC, and Mac Good Shepherd has announced John Wick Hex, a strategy-based action game based on the John Wick films for PC, consoles, and Mac.   John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is set to hit theatres next week, but if you want more of the stylish gun-fu action from the dog-loving hitman, there is some good news Game developer Good Shepherd has announced the development of John Wick Hex, a strategy-based game set in the same universe where players take on waves of enemies and dispatch them in the brutal fashion John Wick is known for But rather than going for realistic CGI visuals, John Wick Hex will have a neo-noir artistic style The game will arrive on consoles, Windows and Mac, but will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store The official description of John Wick Hex defines it as a fast-paced, action-oriented strategy ...
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Fortnite Season 9 Goes Live, Brings New Locations, Battle Pass Esives Fortnitersquo;s Season 9 has now gone live, adding new locations and in-game elements like lsquo;Slipstreamsrsquo; and lsquo;Fortbytesrsquo; to name a few.   Fortnite Season 9 has finally arrived After the havoc brought by the volcanic eruption at the end of season 8 that led to the destruction of multiple locations, Season 9 has added new locations in their place As expected, the Fortnite Season 9 Battle Pass has also gone live with a host of freebies such as exclusive costumes, weapons, and more As for the other changes introduced by Fortnites Season 9, they include a new way of transportation called Slipstream, a new combat shotgun, and ‘Fortbytes, which are essentially collectibles that can be used to unlock exclusive rewards Starting with the Fortnite Season 9 Battle Pass, it is priced at 950 V-...
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PUBG Mobile Season 7 Leak Tips New Skins, Royale Pass Rewards PUBG Mobilersquo;s Season 7 is set to kick off next week, but details about new items, skins and Royale Pass have already been leaked.   PUBG Mobiles season 6 is about to end, but if you are anxious to know what Season 7 of the hit mobile game has in store, you are in luck Details of PUBG Mobiles Season 7 have been leaked, alongside some information about the Season 7 Royale Pass and the rewards that come with it As per the fresh leak, there will be a new handheld weapon in Season 7, a ton of new skins for guns as well as helmets, new outfits, and avatar customisation options to name a few Season 7 of PUBG Mobile is expected to kick off via an update, which is scheduled to roll out next week The PUBG Mobile Season 7 leaks come courtesy of YouTuber MrGhostGaming, who has leaked details about the upcoming game...
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OnePlus 7 Pro, Pixel 3a, Nokia 4.2, and More Tech News This Week OnePlus released a number of new OnePlus 7 Pro teaser this week, Google IO 2019 saw Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL announcements, and mi started teasing a launch of a new phone in India.   OnePlus 7 Pro teasers and leaks as well as Pixel 3a launch with other Google I/O announcements dominated the tech news cycle this week Nokia 42 India release, Realme X debut date reveal, and Xiaomi Indias triple camera smartphone launch teaser were some of the other developments that captured the headlines Lastly, TikTok made its way back to the top of app stores in India and WhatsApp confirmed that it will end the support for Windows Phone devices by year-end Read on to find out this weeks biggest tech news happenings OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 are all set to make their official debut on May 14 and as we head closer to the ...
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Mortal Kombat 11 Beats Days Gone on PS4 Game Download Charts for April Mortal Kombat 11 outsells Days Gone in digital sales on the PS4 network.   Mortal Kombat 11 has topped PS4 title downloads in April, Sony has revealed While there are a lot of takers out there who still prefer to get their video games on a disc, the fact cant be ignored that digitally downloaded games are on the rise, and they are gaining steam rapidly Sony has a digital store of its own called the PlayStation Store In an announcement last week, Sonys PlayStation Blog has revealed the top downloaded titles for its PS4 console in April, with Mortal Kombat 11 and Days Gone topping the list Both of these games were released for the PlayStation 4 in April While Mortal Kombat 11 comes under the fighting genre of games, Days Gone is an action-adventure horror game News is that both of these games irrespec...