Gabe Gurwin
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Gabe Gurwin has been playing games since 1997, beginning with the N64 and the Super Nintendo. He began his journalism career back in 2010 while still in high school, and subsequently graduated summa cum laude from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2016.
In addition to video games, Gabe has also covered television, film, and music, and he has done everything from news to reviews and video work. You can follow him on Twitter @GamingAngelGabe.
Clouds roll into Canada as Xbox Project xCloud Preview arrives this month
Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service will make its way in Preview phase to Canada on January 29. No final release date has been given for the service, but it is available for free to those invited through the registration tool in the United States, United Kingdom, and South Korea.
Analyst: Cyberpunk 2077 will sell 15 million copies, and potentially even more
Cyberpunk 2077 will sell 15 million copies, and potentially more, according to veteran analyst Michael Pachter. He revealed his prediction in an episode of his series Pachter Factor, where he also said Call of Duty and FIFA will likely sell around 20 million and 22 million, respectively.
Epic Games Store had more than 100 million customers in its first year
Epic Games revealed that the Epic Games Store managed to attract more than 100 million customers in 2019 and generated more than $600 million in revenue. The story is a direct competitor to Steam and several big AAA games released as PC exclusives on the Epic Games Store, including Borderlands 3.
PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up: How to see your year in PS4 gaming
2019 was a big year for PlayStation 4, with games like Death Stranding and MediEvil releasing. Here is how to view your year in gaming, including trophies, with the PlayStation 2019 Wrap-Up. Other data includes total time spent playing, your most popular genre, and how many total PS Plus games you downloaded.
The Razer Kishi will make mobile gamers feel like they have a Nintendo Switch
The Razer Kishi is a controller device that aims to offer an experience to mobile gamers similar to what they would get on Nintendo Switch, with clickable analog sticks and full face buttons. It is also cloud-compatible, enabling it to be used with game streaming services including GeForce Now.
Get ready to write!. You can finally buy an official Nintendo Switch stylus
Nintendo has finally released an official stylus for use with Nintendo Switch. Previous styluses for other Nintendo systems will not work, due to the resistive displays used on the consoles. The Nintendo Switch makes use of a capacitive display, and its stylus features a cloth nub on the end.
Steam Winter Sale lets you save huge on Sekiro, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more
Steam's Winter Sale is now live, and the annual event is offering huge savings on some of the best games around. These include Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Devil May Cry 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2. Red Dead Redemption 2 only recently came to Steam after a period of exclusivity on other stores.
End of its Vita: Sony won’t make another PlayStation handheld
Sony will not be making another PlayStation handheld like the Vita, following the system's poor sales since its 2012 launch. The PlayStation 4 has continued to sell well over its own lifespan, and a PlayStation 5 system will arrive in late 2020. Sony had some success with its first handheld, the PSP, back in 2005.
Get Forza Horizon 4 for $25 Black Friday price and race across England
Amazon has discounted Forza Horizon 4 to just $25 for Black Friday 2019. The racing game is among the best in its genre on this generation of consoles and looks amazing on the Xbox One X. It also features a weather system and changing seasons that alter where you can go in the game's open world.
Titanfall 2, one of the best shooters ever, will be free on PlayStation Plus
Sony will be making Titanfall 2 free to all PlayStation Plus subscribers in December. The first-person shooter from Respawn Entertainment is one of the best games in the entire genre, with a thrilling single-player campaign and the buttery-smooth and unique competitive multiplayer fans loved from the first game.
Players upset about Stadia’s 4K issues get response, but no apology, from Google
Google has issued a statement addressing players upset that certain Stadia games are not hitting true 4K resolution, largely putting the blame on the developers behind individual titles. Games like Destiny 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are being upscaled to higher resolutions rather than running at native 4K.
Why wait? You can download the Google Stadia Android app right now
Google has released the official Stadia Android app ahead of the streaming service's official launch later this month. The only mobile phones compatible at launch are the Pixel 3 and newer. Additional mobile devices will be compatible at a later date, and the free Base Edition arrives in 2020.
Google Stadia will let you play AAA games anywhere starting November 19
Google Stadia will officially launch with its Founder's Edition on November 19. Other versions, including the free Base version, will then launch at a later date. Pixel phones will be supported at launch. The announcement was made during the Made by Google event that also saw the announcement of hardware.
Fortnite is still down, but Ninja hint suggests it could come back on Tuesday
Is anyone in the mood for tacos? A tweet from streamer Ninja suggests that Fortnite could be coming back on Tuesday, October 15, after its world was destroyed in an apocalyptic event over the weekend. Only an Easter egg mini-game is currently playable when trying to load up a match of battle royale.
