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Surface Book 2 release date rumors: Microsoft to infuse Kaby Lake chipsets in next Surface Book

7:06:00 AM


Promotional image of Surface Book 2
Microsoft is out to release faster, better, and stronger devices to please its millions of devoted users. Released last October 2015, the Surface Book upped the ante for future super computers. With the successful release of its predecessor, users are anticipating the debut of Surface Book 2. 
There is no official statement yet that a Surface Book 2 is in the works. Knowing that Apple released a new MacBook Pro this year, there are rumors circulating that the Surface Book 2 will be built to compete with Apple's next laptop. The Bit Bag outlined some of the specifications that a Surface Book 2 will need to have in order to compete with the MacBook Pro. 
The Surface Book 2 is rumored to contain the next generation Intel Kaby Lake chipsets. A good move for Microsoft if the rumors are true, due to its faster and better graphics reviews compared to MacBook Pro's Skylake chipsets. 
Intel's Kaby Lake chipsets are known for its incredible graphics and system performance. The processor boasts of 14-nanometer chips, which means smaller but faster.  The device offers Thunderbolt 3 and universal serial bus (USB) 3.1 Type-C support.
Microsoft Surface Book's dynamic fulcrum hinge is not a user-favorite, and tech analysts are looking into an improved version of this feature in the next Surface Book. Since the hinge needs electricity to work, future problems may arise. With these reviews, Microsoft might consider another way to unhook the tablet. 
TechRadar anticipates that better chipsets may mean a nicer and higher definition screen will be infused in Surface Book 2. A 4K resolution may be in the works due to the stronger graphics architecture Kaby Lake chipsets are known for. 4K resolution boasts of 3,840 pixels ultra high definition technology. Higher graphics and faster processors may drain the battery faster, that's why it is anticipated that the next Surface Book will be packed with more power.

'Destiny 2' rumors: Bungie to include platform-exclusive content; 'Destiny 2' to be unveiled at Game Awards, Playstation Experience event

7:02:00 AM


Promotional image of "Destiny 2"

Bungie recently unwrapped a multitude of "Destiny 2" updates. Teasers of the game and a rumored release date have been revealed recently.
"Destiny" is an online shooter video game developed by Bungie and released by Activision. It is currently available on PlayStation 3 (PS3), PS4, and Xbox One game consoles.
There are rumors circulating that Activision is looking for a more efficient way to deliver content in the next "Destiny 2." The developer is believed to test transactions in the game, hoping to eliminate the idea that gamers should play in order to win. The testing will allow the games to buy emotes and other cosmetic content.
According to Gaming Bolt, "Destiny 2" might join the bandwagon in offering time-exclusive downloadable content. A practice that is becoming a trend in the game world, pushing for more platform purchases to advance faster.
Bungie has been teasing the fans that there is a possibility that the game will be announced either in the Game Awards or in the PlayStation Experience event happening this week. The Game Awards will be held on Dec. 1 at the Microsoft Theater, while the PlayStation Experience will be held on Dec. 3 to 4 at various locations in Anaheim, California.
The game developer dropped another easter egg in their weekly update which states, "We'll be back in the swing of things next week. The cadence of new content in Destiny is about to speed up again. We hope you can keep up."
These events are the mecca for gamers who want to know new releases firsthand. If speculations are correct, such will be the perfect venues to release "Destiny 2."
Expect new content and a string of better updates to come in the next few weeks as the game is nearing its rumored release.
"Destiny 2" is rumored to be unveiled in 2017.

'Overwatch' news: Lower graphics card may improve gameplay; Symmetra redesigned with new ability

6:59:00 AM
(Blizzard/Overwatch)Symmetra in a promotional photo of "Overwatch"


Blizzard Entertainment released a ton of updates that urged the fans of "Overwatch" to pop the game again in their consoles and play. A graphics card trick, Symmetra's redesign, among other updates, are just some of the exciting details happening in the futuristic world of the game.
Players of "Overwatch" may want to amplify their scores by trying this latest trick posted in Candyland.  By tweaking the graphics card settings to the lowest, the game will run at a quicker rate which will give the gamer an advantage compared to other players. The downside is that characters will look pixelated, and there will be fewer branches and trees. The disadvantages can be a plus for some players who want to improve their sniping scores and advance faster. 
Meanwhile, Symmetra just received a major redesign, thanks to the patch update created by Blizzard's character designers. In a developer update by lead designer Jeff Kaplan, he said, "Symmetra is going to be the first character in 'Overwatch' to actually have a choice of ultimates." He added, "She now has two buildable objects for her ultimate, a choice of a Teleporter or a choice of a shield generator," Kaplan stressed that they have improved these weapons further improving her skills.
The shield generator was removed because the players do not feel that it is a fun element to play with. The developers replaced it with an entirely new ability called the Photon Barrier. Kaplan added, "Very similar to Reinhardt's shield or Winston's projected barrier that he creates. It's a barrier that Symmetra has, but what's cool about hers is that it's actually projected in a track of movement." 
The redesign can be seen at The Public Test Realm. Fans can take a look at the new Symmetra in action at Unit Lost - Great British Gaming's demo.

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' release date news: Will the game be released with Nintendo Switch?

8:13:00 AM
Source: Nintendo  || Promotional banner of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"
Originally expected to launch in late 2015, a tweet from Nintendo confirms that the release date of "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" will be moved to 2017. Devoted fans of the franchise will have to wait because the game will not be come out together with Nintendo Switch when the console launches in March 2017, as originally reported.
According to a tweet from Nintendo as translated by IGN, "Though originally scheduled for 2016, the release of the latest 'The Legend of Zelda' title is postponed until 2017, to allow further improvement of quality."
The pressure is on for Nintendo to deliver quality by testing and ironing out the kinks. There are rumors that testing may take four to six months, and that the game giant is working on a new technology, which could explain why the company is buying more time.
This development can also give enough breathing room for Nintendo to build up the launch of the new Zelda and Nintendo Switch. The changes in the launch may help amplify promotional efforts for the console and game separately instead of launching them on the same date, which could possibly affect sales. 
There may be delays, but promotional images and teasers for the game have been released on the Nintendo website, keeping the forums buzzing. The stunning images and fluid graphics as seen in the teasers excite many Zelda fans.
Even though the exact date of release has not been announced yet, fans can pre-order the game as soon as now via Amazon, Best Buy, Target or Walmart. Various prices are posted on the mentioned sites.
"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is anticipated to be one of Nintendo's biggest titles. There are other Wii U games coming out soon, including "Exile's End," "Rive," "A.N.N.E," "forma.8," and "Hive Jump."

"The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is slated to be available for Nintendo Switch and Wii U in 2017.

Nokia D1C, Pixel release date rumors: New phones rumored to unveil at the Mobile World Congress 2017

7:08:00 AM

Former mobile giant Nokia is off to make a huge comeback in 2017. After losing the battle to Apple and Samsung in the past, rumors regarding the specifications of upcoming Nokia smartphones emerged recently. Expectations are high and former users are excited to see what the company will release in the market soon.
Nokia D1C has been seen in Antutu and Geekbench in early October. Under the hood, the D1C will be built with a Qualcomm 430 chipset fused with an Adreno 505 graphics processing unit (GPU). It was reported that the smartphone will be running on Android 7.0 Nougat, with 3 GB random access memory (RAM), and 32 GB read-only memory (ROM).

'The Sims 4: City Living' update, news: Celebrity Edition to be unveiled in 2017; 'The Sims 5' postponed temporarily

8:06:00 AM
Promotional photo of The Sims 4  || Source: thesims.com
Fans of the phenomenal Sims franchise will be ecstatic to know th­­­­­at "The Sims 4: City Living" will be packed with downloadable content (DLC) items. Rumors on "The Sims 5" also emerged recently.
"The Sims" is a popular game simulating daily life. Now on its fourth installment, "The Sims 4" is developed by EA Maxis and published by Electronic Arts.
Available since Sept. 2, the players of the popular game have explored the city of San Myshuno. Just like city life, the users will need to pay rent to live in the city and deal with noisy neighbors and landlords. Some of the notable add-ons in the new game are the fireworks, bubble hookahs, street art and cultural events like eating contests.
If real life is not challenging enough, EA Games even developed roach infestations and power outages so the sim can experience almost realistically how it is to live in the city.
According to GameNGuide, there had been rumors circulating that EA Games is currently developing a Celebrity Edition of "The Sims 4: City Living." There is no update yet if real celebrities or fictional celebrities will be featured in the alleged game. The rumored new DLC is a perfect addition to the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Celebrity Edition is believed to be released in 2017. Fans will need to wait a little longer because the latest expansion was released just recently.

Theories on when "The Sims 5" will come out also emerged in recent weeks, although EA and Maxis have not announced anything yet pertaining to the fifth installment. According to Counsel and Heal, the developer may be a little skeptical to develop a fifth until "The Sims 4" reaches target sales. If "The Sims 5" will be developed in the future, fans will have to wait until 2019 to see their hopes become reality.

'No Man's Sky' latest news, updates: 'Foundation' adds new content to the game

8:08:00 AM
Source: Hello Games || Promotional photo of "No Man's Sky"
The players of "No Man's Sky" were disappointed when they first got their hands on the game due to the high expectations that was not met when it was released. Hello Games delivers this time around when the developers patched update 1.1 packed with base building abilities and rights to construct navigation waypoints, among others.
Called The Foundation update 1.1, players are taken into a breathtaking number of updates. It begins with adding normal, creative, and survival switches to give the user options on the gameplay they want.
The highlight of the update is the ability to create bases and the option to claim a world as the gamer's own. Resources taken from gathering supplies across the various planets can be used to build structures. The customized worlds and structures can also be disintegrated, and the resources can be used again if the players want to move to another world.
Compared to the previous gameplay, harvesters can now forage on their own. Navigation is also quicker when gathering materials and going back to favorite locations. The user interface is likewise better, especially when the gamer is on survival mode. It is also evident that the sound and video glitches were fixed.
Freighters and vessels can also be bought in the game. Gamers can grow crops in the freighters and customize them according to their preference. Aliens can be hired to do research if the player doesn't want to purchase anything in the game.
Farming rare, biome-dependent crops receive major airtime in the game. According to Wired, expect science, weapon, and engineering experts to be included in the next update.
The initial bad reviews disappeared at lightning speed when Hello Games released the newest update. Information on the next update is not released yet, but the rave reviews of The Foundation leave fans craving for more.

"No Man's Sky" is currently available on PC and PlayStation 4.
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