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Attention all Netflix subscribers: Please, use your excellent free games before they’re taken away from you
No-one is playing Netflix’s games. Well, no, that’s not true – 1% of Netflix subscribers are. But that means that over 200 million people have access to, say, one of the best strategy games out there… and probably don’t even know about it.
For the more casual players, interested in less intensive and more cosy affairs, there’s the likes of Poinpy, Krispee Street, and Knittens. If you’re a nut for Stranger Things and have been humming Running Up That Hill and Master of Puppets since the one-two punch of those musical finales, you’ll probably find the likes of Stranger Things 3: The Game and Stranger Things: 1984 both worth your time.
But the odds are you don’t even know these games are available as part of your subscription fee. Until I started writing this piece, I didn’t even know how difficult it was to access the games on various platforms – Netflix hasn’t exactly been communicative about promoting them to its still-humongus user base, has it? To make matters more complicated, you can’t play the games via the app, but instead you need to head to the mobile store of your platform of choice (iOS or Android) and download the games from there. Anything viable with your Netflix subscription will be indicated with that trademark red N logo , and listed via a dedicated in-app tab on the homescreen. Clicking that – or finding a relevant game in your storefront of choice – will prompt a Netflix log-in, and from there you can play the game. For free.
Kirby’s Dream Buffet is all about inhaling sweet treats, and releases next week
After Kirby made their grand 3D debut with Kirby and The Forgotten Land, Kirby fans just can’t get enough of the positively pink puff ball. So, Nintendo have given keen fans like me exactly what they want in the form of Kirby’s Dream Buffet, which has finally had its release date revealed.
In a tweet from Nintendo of America, a three-minute gameplay trailer for the title has been shown off, and the release date has been announced for 17 August, 2022. That’s just next week!
Needless to say, Kirby’s 30th Anniversary has gone down a treat this year, and what better way to celebrate than with a game that lets Kirby and friends eat just as many treats as they want and deserve?
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Genshin Impact events – all current and upcoming events
Want to know more about the upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It’s difficult to keep track of which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here’s a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events.
There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren’t just in-game events. When a new Genshin Impact character joins the game, the devs launch a web event at the same time – players learn about the latest characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. The rewards for completing different events range from in-game items like primogems and mora, to real life prizes like mouse mats and plushies.
Just like the Genshin Impact banners, most events are only available for a limited time, so it’s worth participating as soon as you can. New events are usually added to Genshin Impact after an update, but it’s worth keeping an eye out on this page as the devs do like to surprise the community.
RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact 2.8 release date, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide
Amazon brings Echo Show 15’s photo frame feature to all models
Amazon’s Echo Show 15 comes with a digital photo frame picture that enables it to display only photos or artwork, uninterrupted by random Alexa skill suggestions, recipes or your schedule. Only the 15.6-inch had that feature, though — until now. According to The Verge, the e-commerce giant has recently added its dedicated photo frame feature to all Echo Show Models in the US, the UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Australia.
The Verge says you can activate the slideshow by saying the voice command: “Alexa, start Photo Frame.” Your smart display will then start a slideshow using the contents of your Amazon Photos and your Facebook account. It can also display a random selection of stock images if you’ve yet to upload your personal photos or have yet to link your accounts with the device. Don’t worry: You can choose which album the feature uses for the slideshow under device settings if there are certain images you’d rather not show everyone else in your home.
The photo frame mode hides all the other elements you usually see on an Echo Show display, including the weather. All you’ll see are the images themselves and a small note on when they were taken and which album they’re from. The said, the slideshow only lasts uninterrupted for three hours, after which you’ll have to activate it again to turn your device into a digital photo frame.
NBA 2K23’s Jordan Challenge revival is all about authenticity
In NBA 2K23, 2K Sports is bringing the Jordan Challenge mode from NBA 2K11 back with some serious upgrades. The publisher has revealed more details about the game mode, which features 15 key moments from Michael Jordan’s career. It includes the 1982 NCAA National Championship, the “Flu Game” and (spoiler) Jordan’s game-winning shot at the 1998 NBA Finals.
Developer Visual Concepts seems to have gone all out to make the mode (which it rebuilt from scratch) as authentic as possible. “Our team took everything into consideration when constructing this game mode; the arenas, the players, the uniforms, the broadcast, and the play style of the era have been accounted for in an effort to give fans a truly authentic and unique playable Jordan experience,” Visual Concepts VP of NBA development Erick Boenisch said in a statement.
That goes right down to making sure the on-screen graphics were accurate to the era and including filters that try to replicate what it was like to watch these moments (many of which were featured in The Last Dance) on TV in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Each of the challenges has a pre-game interview with someone who was part of that moment, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dennis Rodman and Phil Jackson. In addition, 2K brought in analyst Mike Fratello to join the commentary team and former Chicago Bulls announcer Ray Clay to make the introductions. Of course, 2K had to make sure The Alan Parsons Project’s “Sirius” was part of the soundtrack too.
Perhaps even more importantly, Visual Concepts sought to match the gameplay to how things were like in the NBA when Jordan was in his pomp. 2K says the mode puts more emphasis on the post and mid-range game and aligning transitions with how they were commonly used in the ‘80s. Certain players, such as Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, have signature play styles and moves (including Johnson’s no-look passes). The action should have an extra layer of physicality, with the Detroit Pistons defense in particular trying to muscle Jordan out of taking shots.
The Jordan Challenge mode will be available on all the many versions of NBA 2K23. PC and current-gen console players will likely get the best experience, if the mode’s impressive trailer is anything to judge by.
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Emmerdale fans are all saying the same thing about Jai and Laurel as he rushes to her defence
EMMERDALE fans rushed to social media to say the same thing about Jai Sharma and Laurel Thomas after Thursday night’s episode.
After love rat Kit betrayed Laurel earlier this week, the episode saw Jai rush to her defence and punch him in The Woolpack.
Emmerdale fans are saying the same thing after Jai rushed to defend Laurel[/caption]
Jai stepped in when he found out Kit had betrayed Laurel earlier this week[/caption]
The scene happened as Laurel turned up for Marlon and Rhona’s wedding, which had viewers in tears, and Kit started to speak to her.
He told her she was a “sight for sore eyes,” and Laurel replied saying: “How about a sight for two black eyes? Stay away from me.”
The comment came after Kit was caught out for seeing Laurel and her step-daughter Gabby Thomas behind each of their backs.
Jai didn’t like what he heard and rushed to defend Laurel, while saying she didn’t deserve what had happened to her.
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But after Jai got involved, Laurel became upset and left to go outside.
“You’re worth so much more,” Jai told her, after following her out, but Laurel was adamant she didn’t need defending.
They ended up being friendly with each other again though, as Laurel offered to help Jai out with his sore hand.
After Jai and Laurel appeared close again, Emmerdale fans rushed to social media to say the pair should rekindle their romance.
One person said: “Go on Jai – take him back Laurel that was class which is more than I can say for “Get me kit off Kit.”
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Another Emmerdale viewer added: “I really hope Lauren and Jai get back together.”
While a third agreement said: “Laurel and Jai should definitely reunite, they make a great couple.”
A fourth said: “I’d absolutely love it if Laurel and Jai got back together.”
Emmerdale fans think Jai and Laurel should get back together[/caption]
The Walking Dead: All Stars, A Collection RPG, Is Coming To Mobile
Com2uS Holdings and Skybound Entertainment have announced The Walking Dead: All Stars, a new mobile game that’ll soon release on Android and iOS devices. Players can pre-register by visiting The Walking Dead: All Stars’ website.
The Walking Dead: All Stars will take place in The Walking Dead universe, and players will have to battle to stay alive constantly. Players will have the ability to explore the world of The Walking Dead comic book series with an evolving story taking place in a post-apocalyptic version of Buffalo and New York.
In addition, players can recruit iconic characters such as Rick, Michonne, Glenn, and more. Each character in-game will have its own unique comic book-style illustrations. The Walking Dead: All Stars will feature a variety of modes and in-game events to keep players engaged. Players will often be forced to explore areas heavily infested with walkers to collect resources to build their ideal base. The upcoming Walk Dead game will also feature RPG elements that’ll allow players to control how specific events will play out, and it’ll allow them to recruit survivors that can help them in future missions in-game.