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Quote of the day:
The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius
Jokes of the day:
Why do scuba divers fall backwards into the water? Because if they fell forwards they’d still be in the boat.
Two fish in a tank. One turns to the other and says, “Do you know how to drive this thing?”
Top 10 news of the day:
PS Plus February 2023 Monthly Games Predictions: Rumors and Leaks
Here are the PS Plus February 2023 monthly games predictions. This post compiles all of the new rumors and leaks for next month’s games.
The PS Plus February 2023 monthly games remain a mystery for now, as there have been no credible leaks or rumors making their way out to the community. All we can do for now is speculate, but that can’t stop us and other PlayStation fans from having … [943 chars]
Xbox and Bethesda showcase reportedly airing this month with Redfall, Forza Motorsport, more
Microsoft is set to broadcast an “intimate” Xbox showcase later this month, featuring appearances from the likes of For…
Microsoft is set to broadcast an “intimate” Xbox showcase later this month, featuring appearances from the likes of Forza Motorsport, Redfall, and Minecraft Legends. That’s according to Windows Central’s Jez Corden, who claims the showcase — reported… [981 chars]
Dead Space remake pre-orders now include original Dead Space 2 on Steam
We’re mere weeks away from the release of EA Motive’s extremely promising remake of sci-fi horror classic Dead Space, a…
We’re mere weeks away from the release of EA Motive’s extremely promising remake of sci-fi horror classic Dead Space, and to sweeten the deal for those considering a pre-order, EA is bundling in a copy of the original Dead Space 2 on Steam. EA Motive… [1180 chars]
DF Direct Weekly: is next-gen GPU pricing out of control?
Why are the latest GPUs so expensive? Digital Foundry has some thoughts.
Welcome to 2023 and the return of DF Direct Weekly! After a short time away — we missed a week, actually — the team returns to discuss the latest gaming and technology news. The year kicked off with the Consumer Electronics Show — CES — and in this w… [8082 chars]
Xbox will host a new Developer_Direct games show with Arkane, Bethesda, and more — here’s when
Our sources indicate that an Xbox showcase is on the horizon for some major upcoming Xbox games, including Redfall, Minecraft Legends, and more.
What you need to know A new Xbox showcase has been rumored for some time now, and we believe we have some concrete information on it finally. Our sources suggest the showcase is called Xbox Developer_Direct, and will feature content from Xbox and Bet… [2681 chars]
Frey Faces Her Fears in Flashy Forspoken PS5 Cinematic Trailer
Fight or flight — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6goMdDb4UQ You’re no doubt aware, but the release schedule for 2023 is …
I really want to love this game, it has that classic “this is a PS game” look and feel….and yet….I just…. don’t…. It seems so generic. Maybe what bothers me most about it is that it seems like it’s trying to be an Marvel product without being… [1405 chars]
A fan favourite Apple gadget has reportedly just been killed off
Pour one out for the SE.
Apple CEO Tim Cook showcasing the latest iPhone SE last year (Credits: EPA) One of Apple’s niche iPhone models has reportedly been cut from the company’s product roadmap. The iPhone SE (which stands for ‘special edition’) was the low-cost iPhone for … [2867 chars]
Xbox Is Advertising A Game Pass Game That Hasn’t Been Announced Yet
To be revealed this week? — https://youtube.com/watch?v=TN-DoxdCNdI&feature=shares It’s been a really weird start to 2…
Subscribe to Pure Xbox on It’s been a really weird start to 2023 for Xbox Game Pass, with no official roundup having surfaced for the month of January as of yet, although we’ve still seen Stranding Deep and Mortal Shell arrive over the past few days…. [639 chars]
Sons of the Forest Exclusive Hands-On Preview
Sons of the Forest comes not only the pressure to top the beloved experience of the original, but also to add some new and increasingly wild surprises.
Unlike some of its peers, The Forest — the survival horror from Canadian-based studio Endnight games — delivered on not just the popular gather-and-craft survival game format, but also added a surprisingly complex (and equally bananas) story featurin… [9755 chars]
Xbox Oreo packs to unlock Halo, Sea of Thieves, Forza cosmetics
Limited edition Xbox-branded Oreo packs will let you unlock cosmetic rewards in Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 and Sea …
Limited edition Xbox-branded Oreo packs will let you unlock cosmetic rewards in Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5 and Sea of Thieves. Each Oreo cookie contained in the brand’s special Xbox packs will be stamped with a design that features one of several… [796 chars]