Image via FlaticonIf you’re a gamer who enjoys spending hours in front of your favorite RPG, then you likely need to use some type of communication to talk with your fellow gamers.Whether you’re talking with clan mates about an upcoming raid or simply chatting with friends while grinding out levels on your favorite game, it’s nice to have chat open to stay in touch with your friends as a quick way to ask questions, get tips, or map out battle plans.One program that’s commonly used by gamers is Discord, a popular chat application that was first released in 2015. Since its initial launch, this all-in-one voice and text chat system has expanded to over 90 million users worldwide and over 200 million messages sent daily.It’s free and compatible with both desktop and mobile devices, including your phone. Thanks to its accessibility, Discord is still in its growth stage and adds on an average of 1.5 million additional users every week.With all of the hype … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About Discord
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Pokemon Sword and Shield trailers show off new characters
Pokemon has a new trailer for its upcoming Sword and Shield game, with a swath of new Pokemon and characters revealed. The official Pokemon channel on Monday posted the trailer, headlining it with "Gigantamaxing Changes the Game." Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon Sword and Shield: Here's everything we know so far Pokemon Sword and Shield is launching on the Nintendo Switch on Nov. 15. The game is set to bring hordes of new Pokemon monsters in an update called Gen 8.Among the new Pokemon showcased in the trailer are Alcremie, a fairy type with a "sweet veil" ability; Yamper, an electric type that looks like a puppy with a ball fetch ability; Rolycoly, a rock type with steam engine and heatproof abilities; and Duraludon, a steel dragon with light metal and heavy metal abilities.There's also a new Dynamaxing power called Gigantamaxing coming, which will alter a Pokemon's physical appearance as well as its size.Finally, the trailer shows off a bunch of new characters, including two … [Read more...] about Pokemon Sword and Shield trailers show off new characters
Why the Nintendo Switch Lite makes perfect sense
The Nintendo Switch is the first video game console I've loved as an object on its own terms. I recognize how ridiculous this sounds.Did I love the Super NES? Yeah kinda. Did I love the PlayStation or the Xbox 360? I guess. More than anything, I loved the games I played on those consoles. Not the console itself.The Nintendo Switch is different. Sure, the Switch is a conduit to brilliant video game experiences, but it's more than that. The Switch is an experience in and of itself. It's an object that's transformed the ways you could interact with home consoles. It's different.I'm a time-poor parent of two, and the Switch is the console that gave me back my video games. I can play on the bus, on the train, in bed before I sleep. This is traditional handheld fare but, again, the Switch is different. It bends to my will. On the few occasions I do have time to sit on the couch and play video games the old-fashioned way, the Nintendo Switch pours itself into the gaps of my life … [Read more...] about Why the Nintendo Switch Lite makes perfect sense
Nintendo Switch Lite? Sign me up for yet another console
The Nintendo Switch is the first video game console I've loved as an object on its own terms. I recognize how ridiculous this sounds.Did I love the Super Nintendo? Yeah kinda. Did I love the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation? I guess. More than anything, I loved the games I played on those consoles. Not the console itself.The Nintendo Switch is different. Sure, the Switch is a conduit to brilliant video game experiences, but it's more than that. The Switch is an experience in and of itself. It's an object that's transformed the ways you could interact with home consoles. It's different.I'm a time-poor parent of two, and the Switch is the console that gave me back my video games. I can play on the bus, on the train, in bed before I sleep. This is traditional handheld fare but, again, the Switch is different. It bends to my will. On the few occasions I do have time to sit on the couch and play video games the old-fashioned way, the Nintendo Switch pours itself into the gaps of my life … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Lite? Sign me up for yet another console
Nintendo Switch Lite arrives for $200 and here’s how it plays
When reports emerged of a lower-cost Nintendo Switch that wouldn't have detachable Joy-Con controllers and couldn't plug into a TV, my son had one question. What's the point of a Switch that doesn't Switch? Good question. But that's exactly what Nintendo is releasing on Sept. 20. The Nintendo Switch Lite is handheld-only and costs $200.Is it really a Switch? Does that even matter? I play my old Nintendo Switch in handheld mode most of the time. Nintendo's holiday version of the Switch is making a bet that, for many people, that will be good enough. The 28 best games on the Nintendo Switch 28 Photos The Nintendo Switch Lite costs $100 less than the original Switch and also shrinks the previous model down a bit, with a 5.5-inch 720-pixel screen. But it also ditches TV connectivity via USB-C, and has no longer has detachable rumbling controllers.To be clear, the original Nintendo Switch, which sold 34 million systems globally in the first two years, will stick around … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch Lite arrives for $200 and here’s how it plays