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Entertainment, Lifestyle

New Bundles for PS5 Restocked at GameStop – Online only

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Above: Video of ps5 launch / courtesy of sony

Hopefully Amazon and Walmart will follow suit soon! 

Playstation 5 (PS5) continues to be an extremely hot commodity, with most retailers selling out instantly, and many more struggling to keep inventory after restocks. And if you’re wondering where the heck to get your hands on a PS5 for yourself, believe me, you are not alone.   

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Right now, the retailer, GameStop is your best shot, the company announced that it will have more PS5 consoles and bundles available something “this afternoon” with no specific time mentioned.  

The stock is currently limited to bundles, which means you’ll have to pocket more than the the $400 and $500 for the console.  The PS5 bundles are also limited to online only.  The bundles will include the console, along with PS Plus subscriptions, controllers and games, all accessories that most gamers will want anyways. 

The first and most expensive bundle, coming in at $849.99  includes both Spider-Man Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, as well as two PS5 controllers, the disc-based version of the PS5 console, a 12 month subscription card to PlayStation Plus and a pair of headphones.

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GameStop is offering payment options for “Buy Now” or “Pay Later” for those that want to pay in monthly installment.  The restock might last a few hours, or even minutes, with no real telling how long the inventory will last.  Good luck (have your hand steady on the refresh button)!  We will continue to update you with additional information regarding availability.   

We’ve added links to Amazon and Walmart where upon becoming available can be purchased here.

Along with the Playstation 5 console, the Dual Sense charging station, PULSE 3D wireless headset, Media remote and HD camera are available for purchase, click here to see all the available PS5 accessories, both available on Amazon and Walmart. 

PS5 – in Development, more updates to come 

Other titles that will be out later this year, will be available for preorder, there are still many releases that the information has yet to be disclosed.  below is the current list of PS5 exclusives. We will continue to update as new information becomes available: 

  • Destruction AllStars
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • God of War: Ragnarok
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
  • Returnal

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David Beckham is the new FIFA 21 Cover Star and it’s available soon for PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Legend of the Game and Celebrity Icon Returns as EA Sports Next-Gen Cover Star

David Beckham,  The Manchester United, England and Real Madrid football legend as well as current owner of Inter Miami CF, will, once again be a playable character in one of the most famous gaming franchises.  He was just officially announced  as the cover star in EA SPORTS’s FIFA 21 and also return as an Ultimate Team icon. 

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It has been 23 years since Beckham last graced the cover of a FIFA game.  FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC and will have the new digital-only  Beckham Edition cover through the holidays.

“I’m so proud to be returning to EA SPORTS with my FIFA 21 Beckham edition cover,”

“Excited to be back on the pitch as an icon with some of my old teammates!”

— David Beckham
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Beckham will receive three ICON cards, with the ratings of those cards to be officially released next week on November 27th, 2020.  

Beckham’s ultimate team icon will be added to the game starting December 4th which is also the date FIFA 21 will be released for the next-gen consoles, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.  Fans will also be able to benefit from dual entitlement/backward compatibility, which will allow gamers to upgrade their copy of the game from PS4 to PS5 or Xbox One to the Series X or S at no additional cost. 

”a player who has transcended the sport and one of the only players to have won league titles in four different countries, playing in the Premier League, La Liga, MLS and Ligue 1, among other great achievements in his career both on and off the pitch,”

—EA Sports FIFA confirming a multi-year ambassadorial agreement

As a way to celebrate Beckham’s return, gamers who play FIFA 21 by Jan. 15, 2021 will receive an un-tradeable unique David Beckham item in FIFA Ultimate Team, also players will receive him as a VOLTA ‘Groundbreaker’ starting Dec. 15, 2020. The untradeable card will be 86-rated and will be based on his time at Real Madrid and will be the first in FUT history to be released featuring a club that the player in question used to play for.  And did I mention this card is one that gamers can earn for free.

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Entertainment, Tech

Xbox Series X Launch results in Record-breaking Sales and “smoky” Buzz

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Funny Bogus Attempt to revive the ‘ole “overheating” controversy  

Two of the world biggest players in the video gaming world have just released their next-gen consoles days apart from one another.  That’s big, and it’s time to evaluate.  

Many were able to preorder their consoles and others took their chance on launch day.  For those fans that are now opening and starting-up their new hardware – reports have surfaced of some, interesting issues… Even with the Series X only being 3 days old, already, it’s managed to start some major controversy. Videos have begun surfacing showing smoke coming from the top of the console, as if the Xbox was overheating so badly that it was smoking.  Next, Gamers took to social media to comment on the video posts questioning if these videos were legit or fake.  

One Twitter user even posted a video to recreate the smoky effect, and show that it was ultimately achieved by blowing vape smoke into the console, and, in fact was not due to any type of overheating malfunction of the unit. 

An official spokesperson for Microsoft felt the need to publicly comment and shared the following response on its Twitter account: 

Read More: PS5 vs. Xbox X – The next-gen consoles to go head to head this week

Where and when are units available: timing is key

 There has been pretty consistent news that the already limited stock has quickly disappeared, nonetheless, there are still some retailers including Amazon and Walmart where you can check the latest stock/re-stocking updates. You will have multiple chances to buy, as retailers are restocking products at multiple times during the day.  

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The Xbox launch which by now everyday already knows, took place on November 10th, with the Series X retailing at $499 and Series S for $299.  The newest console will deliver backward compatibility to the vast majority of Xbox One games, even some Xbox 360 titles.  Unlike the PS5 launch that announced that you could only purchase online, Microsoft made no such statement.  Therefore gamers can in addition to scouring online, check your local retail stores for inventory.   

So you’ve managed to purchase the next-gen console?  Now the fun part, playing new games!   One game we’ve had our eyes on is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.  The game follows a group of Vikings, in an open-world RPG, traveling outside Norway to new life in England. 

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 

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  • Lead epic Viking raids against Saxon troops and fortresses.
  • Dual-wield powerful weapons and relive the visceral fighting style of the Vikings.
  • Challenge yourself with the most varied collection of deadly enemies ever found in Assassin’s Creed.
  • Shape the growth of your character and your clan’s settlement with every choice you make.
  • Explore a Dark Age open world, from the shores of Norway to the kingdoms of England.
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Sony and Microsoft to launch new consoles- PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X by end of 2020

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Next Generation Console for Sony – PS5

Sony has some major news for gamers. On June 11, 2020, during the streaming event “Future of Gaming”, it was announced that the next-generation Playstation 5 (PS5)  would be released later this year.   Viewers got a sneak peak at the aesthetics of the completely redesigned console hardware. The sleek and futuristic look makes for a stark comparison to the previous model. In addition there will be a handful of accessories that match the PS5 design including a new headset called the Pulse 3D. 

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There has not yet been an exact release date set, but according to the Sony website, it appears have plans to stick with the originally projected holiday release.  They have also not yet mentioned any information regarding pricing.  Based on news from Bloomberg, Sony’s cost to manufacture the console has been estimated at $450 but this does not necessarily reflect what the end retail price will be, although it could be expected to be significantly higher. 

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With any new hot product there will be some serious buzz, and Sony is anticipating a surge of sales. It has been reported that there will be a limit of one per customer, initially, as the company gears up for pre-orders.  The fact that Sony’s landing page has a photo place-holder for the PS5 on Amazon strongly suggests information on pricing and a specific release date may be coming very soon. 

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new PlayStation console. 

  • Custom CPU, GPU and SSD with Integrated I/O 
  • 4K – TV Gaming
  • Up to 120fps with 120 Hz output
  • HDR Technology
  • 8K Output – 4320p resolution display 

Microsoft offers new version of Xbox: The Series X

Oh wait, that’s not all. Microsoft is also very much in the mix with the upcoming release for its newest generation console, the Xbox Series X, which is anticipated to have a late 2020 release. The Series X was originally unveiled at the Game Awards last year on December 13, 2019. There is also another influx of new information on Xbox games released for the new console and was revealed during its Games Showcase.

Below are a breakdown of some of the specifications and what to expect with the new Xbox console

  • 12 Teraflops
  • Variable rate shading and Variable refresh rate
  • Supports 120 fps
  • Custom built SSD

Games and Pricing

As for the prices of 2020 game titles for the next-generation console for both consoles, big news was just announced by Ubisoft. It was confirmed that during an earnings call that games will be the same price as current generation games which typically average around $60.

Both Playstation and Xbox will support backward-compatibility, meaning if you have previous generation games they will still work with the newest console. Although there will be massive competition against the two tech giants, a release of next-gen consoles regardless of which -is huge. Countdown to holiday season begins now!

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