#ICYMI 5.29.2020

GAMES, GAMES, GAMES

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MINECRAFT DUNGEONS RELEASED ON 5/26

People are calling it a lighter, more family-friendly take on Diablo The Verge

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 4 CANCELLED CAMPAIGN GAMEPLAY ALLEGEDLY LEAKS

Remember when some people were pissed that the game would have no campaign mode? IGN

FALLOUT 76 BUG PREVENTS PLAYERS FROM COMPLETING IN-GAME EVENT QUESTS

Fallout 76 is notorious at this point for having game-ruining bugs, is anyone actually surprised? Kotaku

VALORANT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES JUNE 2ND

Players can look forward to a new agent, map, AND game mode Windows Central

SEGA MAKES A COMEBACK?

They announced that they will be 'riling up' the video game industry Express

STREAMING

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NINJA ANNOUNCES 'NINJA BATTLES FEATURING FORTNITE'

An online Fortnite invitational series featuring 60 of the world's best Fortnite players and influencers Ninja Tweet | Deadline

POPULAR STREAMERS SUMMIT1G, DAKOTAZ, AND JOSHOG RESIGN WITH TWITCH

Three of the most popular streamers have renewed their exclusive contracts Washington Post

TECH

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AN 8K HOLOGRAPHIC MONITOR COULD BE YOURS

Is 8K gaming in the near future? PC Gamer

XBOX SERIES X CAN ADD HDR AND 120 FPS SUPPORT TO OLDER GAMES

Imagine having your favorite game's frame rates doubled The Verge

EVERCADE IS A SLICK GAMING HANDHELD THAT SHOWS WHY CARTRIDGES ARE STILL COOL

Retro games are getting a facelift The Verge

XBOX APP ALLOWS PARENTS TO MONITOR THEIR KIDS' GAMING

Another reason to get a PS5? Microsoft

INDUSTRY UPDATES

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PS5 EVENT SET FOR EARLY JUNE CANCELLED BY SONY

In an act of social solidarity, Sony has agreed that "now is not the time to celebrate" PlayStation Tweet

BLIZZCON 2020 CANCELLED

Blizzard announced they made the difficult decision in light of health concerns for attendees PC Gamer

REDBULL'S 2020 DIGITAL EVENTS SCHEDULE

Next-gen reveals and the future of games RedBull

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2020 ESPORTS AWARDS

Who are you hoping to see? eSports Awards Tweet | Nomination Page

OPINION

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QUARANTINE IS CREATING BRAND NEW GAMERS

Newcomers are discovering that there's more to gaming culture than just Fortnite Polygon

GAMING LIFESTYLE

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SKYRIM GRANDMA IS TAKING A BREAK BECAUSE OF INTERNET ASSHOLES

Who would have the heart to be mean to such a pure old lady? Kotaku

MOBILE GAMING SEES RECORD WEEKLY DOWNLOADS AMONG COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

People are looking for more ways to play Games Industry