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gaming2 years ago

"Evo Competitors Allege PS5 USB Port Damage from Excessive Usage"

Competitors at the Evo fighting game championships have claimed that heavy use of PS5 consoles caused the USB ports to come apart, with a piece of blue plastic getting stuck in the controllers' USB connectors. While there is no evidence of melting, multiple players have reported this issue, raising concerns for event organizers. Players are requesting solutions for future tournaments, including the use of USB hubs or switching to Xbox or PC as the main format.

gaming2 years ago

PlayStation Plus Free Games: Hit or Miss?

PlayStation is offering a free three-month subscription to its PS Plus Premium tier, and you don't even need a PS Plus subscription to claim it. To win, players need to participate in a series of special PlayStation Tournaments in the game Sackboy: A Big Adventure, with the top 500 players who rank as the fastest globally during a speedrun on June 24-25 winning a PS Plus voucher.

gaming2 years ago

Nintendo Live 2023 Fan Event Heads to Seattle

Nintendo has announced an in-person event, Nintendo Live 2023 Seattle, to be held in September, featuring gameplay, live stage performances, gaming tournaments, photo ops, and more. Attendees will be able to experience a wide variety of Nintendo game-inspired activities and take part in Switch gameplay, among other activities. More details about the event will be announced at a later date.

gaming2 years ago

"PAX East 2023: Nintendo's Latest Games and Championships"

Nintendo will be hosting the Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championships at PAX East 2023, where attendees can watch some of the best players in North America compete. Nintendo will also operate a 'NintendoVS arcade' where fans can try fun challenges in various games. The event takes place from March 23 to 26 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

gaming2 years ago

"PAX East 2023: Nintendo, NIS America, and Indie Games Showcase"

Nintendo will be hosting the Splatoon 3 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championships at PAX East 2023 from March 23 to March 26. Attendees can watch some of the best players in North America compete and enter the final qualifier for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup tournament. Nintendo will also operate a 'NintendoVS arcade' where fans can try fun challenges in various games and participate in sweepstakes to win prizes.

gaming2 years ago

"Nintendo and NIS America showcase upcoming games at PAX East 2023"

Nintendo is bringing a host of activities to PAX East in Boston, including the NintendoVS Arcade, the Splatoon 3 North American Championship 2023 tournament, and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup 2023 tournament. PAX attendees can also enter the final qualifier for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cup tournament. The NintendoVS Arcade will be open all four days of PAX East, and participants will receive special giveaways. There will also be a sweepstakes for a NintendoVS custom-made gaming chair and two separate giveaways on the PAX show floor.