Author: The West News

[ad_1] You want to buy a new Xbox, but you don’t know which one. I get it! Picking a console isn’t as simple as it used to be. What differentiates the options feels both overwhelmingly complex and irritatingly unclear. Take, for example, this summary: The Xbox Series X is more powerful, includes a disc drive, plays ultra HD Blu-rays, and can run games at 4K resolution and upward of 120 frames per second. But it costs $499.99. The Xbox Series S costs $299.99 — $200 less! — but it’s less powerful, has no disc drive, and has less storage, and…

[ad_1] The following feature is an excerpt from Ken Horowitz’s excellent Beyond Donkey Kong: A History of Nintendo Arcade Games and has been reproduced here with the kind permission of both Horowitz and the publisher. 1981’s arcade smash-hit Donkey Kong created a surge in revenue that lifted Nintendo’s prospects for its North American office and reaffirmed Hiroshi Yamauchi’s confidence in Shigeru Miyamoto’s talent. Mario’s quest to save Pauline was a sensation, one that exceeded NOA’s loftiest expectations, but there was still a lot left to be done, including combating counterfeiters. Bootleg variations of Donkey Kong called Crazy Kong had popped…

[ad_1] BioWare is in early development on a new game in the Mass Effect franchise, studio general manager Casey Hudson confirmed in a blog post celebrating N7 Day. Hudson said that the next Mass Effect is being created by “a veteran team” at the studio, but offered little in the way of new details. “Meanwhile here at BioWare, a veteran team has been hard at work envisioning the next chapter of the Mass Effect universe,” Hudson said. “We are in early stages on the project and can’t say any more just yet, but we’re looking forward to sharing our vision…

[ad_1] How to Find Daisy Mae the Turnip Seller  After you’ve unlocked Nook’s Cranny, you’ll start getting a visit from an orange boar named Daisy Mae every Sunday morning. Daisy Mae will leave around noon. You can find Daisy Mae by walking around your island. She’s small, so if you don’t see her, she might be hidden behind some trees! This relative of Joan sells turnips and they’re not for for eating! Instead, you’ll treat these like stocks — yeah, you read that right. It’s called the Sow Joan’s Stalk Market, to be exact. In case you’re wondering, if you…

[ad_1] Alex Trebek, who has hosted the popular game show Jeopardy! since 1984, has died at the age of 80. The official Jeopardy! Twitter account confirmed the television personality passed away peacefully at home early on Sunday morning, surrounded by family and friends. In March 2019, Trebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. At the time, the host said was undergoing chemotherapy treatments but intended to continue hosting his longtime trivia series. Earlier this year, he updated fans again to say that, while there were “not so good days” that led him to question whether treatment was worth it,…

[ad_1] Although there’s been no mention of the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate receiving a physical release in North America, the game appears to be getting a hard-copy release on the hybrid system in the UK (and seemingly other parts of Europe). A listing for a physical version – including Mortal Kombat 11, Kombat Pack 1, Aftermath Expansion and Kombat Pack 2 – recently popped up on Amazon UK. It’s priced at £49.99 and pre-orders are now available (with the release scheduled for 17th November, as previously announced). Here’s a look at the box art: According to the…

[ad_1] Wondering whether or not your existing DualShock 4 controllers, or USB headsets will work with your shiny new PS5? This page will detail all of the PS4 Compatible devices with the PS5. It was announced that the PlayStation 5 will have Backwards Compatibility with PS4 Games, as well as the PSVR system. List of PS5 Compatible PS4 Devices This section will detail all known compatible devices from the PlayStation 4 that can be used with the PlayStation 5, including any controllers, VR Headsets, audio headsets, and other devices, according to the PlayStation Blog. Note: Some of these accessories will…

[ad_1] Xbox Games Pass’ Twitter account is teasing some upcoming Star Wars-related news with an image of both The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda / The Child. Xbox Game Pass Tweeted out, alongside the previously mentioned image, “All we’re gonna say is that we’re not posting The Mandalorian and The Child for no reason.” What could it be hinting at? One possibility is that Disney+, where The Mandalorian exclusively streams, will be added as an Xbox Game Pass perk, or at the very least will include some introductory promotion. This also could be something related to the news that Star Wars…

[ad_1] Rainbow Six Siege is getting a new season of content called Operation Neon Dawn, and players will get their hands on a new Operator. Meet Aruni, a Thai defender who uses her unique gadget to block off walls and prevent attacker access. Aruni’s gadget is the Surya Gate, which sets up laser gates on walls, hatches, doors, and windows. The Gate does 40 HP damage and burns drones and projectiles. Attackers need to find alternate paths, or slip their recon drones past the small gap that the Gate leaves in doors. Aruni is also equipped with a P10 RONI…

[ad_1] This year, Bandai Namco’s Tales of series celebrates its 25th anniversary! The first entry for Super Famicom was released on 15th December, 1995. After 25 years, it has got quite the history – with a long list of mainline entries, sequels and spin-offs released over time. To celebrate this milestone, Bandai Namco is hosting a special anniversary livestream. There’s no exact date just yet – so keep an eye out for that in the future. Here’s what to expect, courtesy of Gematsu: “The live stream will feature game development stories and anecdotes with producers who have worked on the…