PlayStation Plus Free Games Announced for November, Includes Bugsnax as PS5 Exclusive

PlayStation 5 (PS5) launch is just around the corner and Sony’s list of free PlayStation Plus games for the month of November has a surprise addition for PS5 users. The list includes Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, and Bugsnax as a PS5 exclusive.

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Xbox Series X, Series S unboxing videos showcase the size difference between the two consoles

Following the unboxing of the Sony PlayStation 5 yesterday, it was only a matter of time before we saw unboxing videos of Microsoft’s next gen console. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait too long as 24 hours later, we now have a slew of unboxing videos of the Xbox Series X and the Series S. If you don’t know yet, the Series S is designed to be a more affordable console that is limited to 1440p and does not feature a disk drive.

All of the Xbox unboxing videos seem to note the size difference between the two consoles. While the Xbox Series X is described as quite large and hefty, almost everyone is surprised at the relative small size of the Series S. The presenters appreciated the thought that Microsoft put in packaging the Series X console. While the Series S wasn’t as meticulously packaged, it wasn’t bad as well. 

So let’s get to the unboxings, shall we? Gamespot’s unboxing video pointed out how the Xbox Series X wrapping was sort of like gift wrapping. It’s pretty apt considering the fact that the console will launch in time for Christmas. They also note the use of AA batteries for the controller as Microsoft has decided to stick with that method. 

Besides the console and manuals you get:

An HDMI 2.1 cable The charging cable A black controller  Two AA batteries

Coming to the Series S, Gamespot notes that the Series S comes with pretty much the same thing. However, it is noted that it features an HDMI 2.0 cable and not an HDMI 2.1 cable like you get in the Series X. This makes sense because the Series S has a maximum output of 1440p, so it doesn’t really need the ultra-high speed cable.

Regardless, here is what you get in the box besides the console and documentation: 

An HDMI 2.0 cable The charging cable A white controller Two AA batteries 

Youtuber, Kevin Kenson unboxed both the consoles together. So you can get a better idea of what the Xbox Series X and Series S look like side-by-side.

Of course, the big question is, is the Xbox Series X larger than the Sony PlayStation 5, which was also pretty huge. IGN’s video compares the sizes of both the consoles with the PS5 and Sony’s machine dwarfs them both. In fact, there is a quick cut of the Series X being compared to a bunch of other consoles as well including the PS3 and the original Xbox One.

With the unboxing videos for Microsoft and Sony’s console out of the way. We can now just sit back and wait for both the consoles to be globally available. Regardless of which side you are on. It’s an exciting few months for console gaming.

Main image source: IGN

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Ubisoft and Netflix join hands to deliver Assassins Creed live action adaptation

Video game fans have always had a hard go of it when it comes to movies and films based on games. Sure, we got Mortal Kombat but for every MK there’s a Prince of Persia. We’re not sure why video game movies have had a hard time being adapted to different mediums but it’s definitely not for a lack of trying, that’s for sure. We’ve got three Tomb Raider films, a Sonic the Hedgehog film, and even a Monster Hunter adaptation in the works but what we really need is an adaptation that takes it’s time to tell a story. Which is why we’re rather excited to see Ubisoft and Netflix team up to adapt the popular Assassin’s Creed games into live action, animated and even anime properties. 

Netflix announced it has entered into an agreement with Ubisoft to develop content based on Assassin’s Creed. The first series in development is slated to be an epic, genre-bending live action adaptation. Ubisoft Film & Television’s Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik will serve as Executive Producers. Under the agreement, Netflix and Ubisoft will tap into the iconic video game’s trove of dynamic stories with global mass appeal for adaptations of live action, animated, and anime series.

In a statement to the press, Jason Altman, Head of Ubisoft Film & Television - Los Angeles said, “For more than 10 years, millions of fans around the world have helped shape the Assassin’s Creed brand into an iconic franchise. We’re thrilled to create an Assassin’s Creed series with Netflix, and we look forward to developing the next saga in the Assassin’s Creed universe.”

Peter Friedlander, Vice President, Original Series, Netflix also gave his thoughts on the partnership, saying, “We’re excited to partner with Ubisoft and bring to life the rich, multilayered storytelling that Assassin’s Creed is beloved for. From its breathtaking historical worlds and massive global appeal as one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, we are committed to carefully crafting epic and thrilling entertainment based on this distinct IP and provide a deeper dive for fans and our members around the world to enjoy.”

Netflix is no stranger to video game adaptations as the company has given us the awesome Castlevania and a pretty good adaptation of The Witcher as well. Let’s just cross our fingers and hope that Netflix does justice to a game that was saddled with an absolutely horrendous film. 

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21 Android Gaming Apps Found to Be Serving Intrusive Adware: Avast

Apart from delivering intrusive ads outside the app, these 21 apps also frequently hide their icons so they can’t be deleted, and also hide behind relevant-looking advertisements which makes them hard to identify. Sensor Tower notes that these apps have been downloaded approximately eight million times so far.

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HyperX Pulsefire Haste Lightweight Gaming Mouse With PixArt PAW 3335 Sensor Launched, Up to 16,000dpi Resolution

HyperX Pulsefire Haste is the newest addition to the company’s peripheral portfolio. It is a lightweight symmetrically designed mouse targeted towards gamers. It uses the PixArt PAW 3335 sensor that gives it a really high resolution.

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‘Death Threats Unacceptable’: Game Developer on Backlash Over Cyberpunk 2077 Delay

The company's share price was down 5.25 percent by 1000 GMT on the Warsaw Stock Exchange after Tuesday's statement that it could not meet the November 19 deadline and would have to postpone until December 10.

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OnePlus Nord starts receiving OxygenOS 1059 update with October security patch and more fixes

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 10.5.9 update in India that brings the October security patch with it along with some new features. OnePlus has announced that the new update is being rolled out to Indian and Global users of the OnePlus Nord while users in Europe will get it in the coming weeks. 

According to a post on the OnePlus Forums, the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update is being pushed out in batches with more users receiving it in the next few days. The changelog reveals that the new update brings the October Android security patch along with changes to the Game Space app. 

The new update adds a gaming tools box for Fnatic mode and allows users to choose the notification style when gaming. A quick reply feature has also been added for WhatsApp and INS that can be accessed by swiping down from either the left or right corners when the gaming mode is engaged. Additionally, the update adds the mis-touch prevention feature to the Game Space app.

OxygenOS 10.5.9 also improves Nord’s system stability, Bluetooth connection stability and network stability as well. In India, users are receiving the OxygenOS 10.5.9.AC01DA update while global users get AC01AA version update.

If you haven’t received the update, there is a way to manually check for the system update. For that, users need to go to the Settings menu and scroll down to the System option. Tap on System Updates and the phone will start checking for the latest available firmware. If you haven’t received the update yet, you will receive it in the coming days as it is an incremental update and is being seeded in batches.

Recently, many OnePlus Nord users raised complains about its erratic behaviour that led to factory reset and data loss. At the time, OnePlus had issued a notice stating that it was working on an update to fix this issue, however, it isn’t known if the OxygenOS 10.5.9 fixes that bug which caused the phones to go in the recovery mode.

OnePlus Nord was launched on July 21 in India and has been selling like hotcakes ever since. The company also announced the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100 earlier this week for the US and European regions, however, it seems like the two phones will be skipping other regions including India and China, at least for the time being.

OnePlus Nord specifications

OnePlus Nord features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel with a dual punch-hole cutout that gives it a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen has a 90Hz high refresh rate and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection.

The Nord is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 620 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB RAM and upto 256GB storage option to choose from. It runs on Android 10 based OxygenOS 10.0.

It comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 5MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, there’s a 32MP primary selfie camera accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 105-degree field-of-view.

The OnePlus Nord has an in-display fingerprint sensor and is equipped with a 4,115mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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