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Free NES Games on Nintendo Switch Online (January 2019 Update)

When Nintendo rolled out its Nintendo Switch Online, the company also released a series of classic NES games for all the subscribers. Now, here are the free NES games added on Nintendo Switch Online in January 2019. The last time Nintendo added classic NES games to the platform it was before the end of 2018 when the company launched nine games on Nintendo Switch Online.

However, the Japanese entertainment company did not reveal anything about its plans on the release of additional free NES games on Nintendo Switch Online.

A couple of days ago, luckily, Nintendo released a video showing the free NES games on Nintendo Switch Online of January 2019. According to the video, the January 2019 free NES games would be Zelda II – The Adventure of Link and Blaster Master. The games would be available for free for every subscriber of the Nintendo Switch Online platform.

Free NES Games on Nintendo Switch Online (January 2019 Update)

  • Zelda II – The Adventure of Link – “Link returns to Hyrule to search for the Triforce and to awaken Zelda from an endless sleep. Embark on a quest to find the Triforce of Courage and save Hyrule from ruin. Learn magic spells, talk to people in towns to get clues, collect items to increase your power and explore six palaces where the underlings of the evil Ganon await you,” the official game description released by Nintendo reads.
  • Blaster Master – “You have fallen down a hidden manhole into a world of creatures so terrifying they would scare the rats away. You can panic and perish, or blast your way through an endless maze of tunnels, searching for the secret passage to your escape. And that is the easy part, because the Master of the caverns lay waiting with prehistoric creatures so powerful, so gigantic, they literally fill your screen. So load your arsenal and get ready,” the description reads.

Both Zelda II – The Adventure of Link and Blaster Master games are already available on Nintendo Switch Online as the free NES games of January 2019.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Update Brings New “Level Scaling” Options

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is having a strange approach to how the game is showing the enemies level. Now, Ubisoft announced that an Assassin’s Creed Odyssey update brings new “level scaling” options, among other things.

Currently, “every region on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey map has two numbers associated with it. Those numbers indicate, in part, how leveled up you need to be to explore the region without getting thrashed. If you’re in a region and start leveling up, the quests in that region will level up with you. Enter a level six zone at character-level six and then improve to seven, and any level six quests you grabbed in that region become level seven quests, complete with tougher enemies,” explained Kotaku.

“If you hit the max level for the region and playing at normal difficulty, then quests will keep leveling but will lag some and eventually stay two levels behind your character, no matter how high you go,” the site added.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Update Brings New “Level Scaling” Options

Now, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey update of January brings new “level scaling” options, allowing gamers to change the way the game is handling scaling. Thanks to the new feature, players would be able to let the things as they already are, block all enemies to their in-game level, permit them to drop two levels under their own one, and so on.

For the beginners, the new “level scaling” options in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey can help them get used with the game by lowering the difficulty by reducing enemies’ levels by four.

According to Ubisoft, “as soon as the update hits on January 10th, visit the options menu and find the Level Scaling setting. From there you’ll be able to customize how drastically the enemies will scale to your level:”

  • Heavy – All enemies remain at your level.
  • Normal – No change in the difficulty settings.
  • Light – Content is around two levels below your level.
  • Very Light – Content is around four levels below your level.

However, keep in mind that the new Assassin’s Creed Odyssey “level scaling” options are not available for the Nightmare Difficulty Mode.

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PlayStation 4 Surpassed Xbox One – Sony’s Console Sold Over 91 Million Units

The battle between the current-gen consoles of Sony and Microsoft has been definitely won by PlayStation 4. Sony’s PlayStation 4 surpassed Xbox One, as it sold over 91 million units, according to the Japanese company’s reports.

“PS4 has now cumulatively sold through more than 91.6 million units globally as of December 31, 2018,” Sony stated. The company added that the success of the PlayStation 4 is due to exclusive games like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man. “PS4 has sold more than 5.6 million units globally during the 2018 holiday season alone,” Sony continued.

“More than 50.7 million PS4 games were sold through globally during the 2018 holiday season, which sums up to 876 million PS4 games cumulatively sold through worldwide. Part of that involves Spider-Man, which became the biggest selling PS4 exclusive title to date with over nine million copies sold,” stated Sony.

PlayStation 4 Surpassed Xbox One – Sony’s Console Sold Over 91 Million Units

“We are also happy to announce that the monthly active users of PlayStation Network continues to show strong growth, and has surpassed 90 million as of (the) end of November 2018,” explained John Kodera, the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment.

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our passionate community around the globe, and our partners, for helping us achieve these milestones. This year, we will bring more enhanced experiences to our fans along with a highly anticipated lineup of games that are only possible on PS4. As we look towards the next PS4 milestone, SIE will continue to evolve, and we will further expand the platform to deliver the best interactive experiences to the world,” he added.

In short, Sony’s PlayStation 4 surpassed Xbox One, as the Japanese console sold over 91 million units, most of them thanks to exclusive PS4 games such as God of War and Spider-Man. It would be an exciting battle between Sony and Microsoft in about a couple of years when the next-gen consoles would roll out.

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Top Android VR/AR Games Available to Download and Play in 2019

As our devices continue to become more powerful game developers are able to deliver better games. In the recent years virtual and augmented reality video games have started to gain traction as more people are able to play and enjoy them. Below you can find a short list of games that make use of these technologies in order to provide an impressive experience.

Notice: Some of these will require the use of an external VR headset in order to work.

  1. Eclipse: Edge of Light

Eclipse: Edge of Light is an impressive visual experience that sends the player in a science-fiction world filled with wonders, betrayal and the remains of a long-lost ancient civilization that should offer a memorable experience and serve as a great starting point for those that want to try VR games. It is designed for Google’s Daydream VR headset.

  1. Hunters Gate

This title was also designed for the Daydream VR headset. Prospective players can pick between two characters: Forge, a skilled gunslinger and Payne, a mage that seeks to annihilate the demons.  A rich progression system includes a variety of character skills, equipment and challenges. Procedurally-generated maps  and a co-op mode will keep players busy for a long while.

  1. Hidden Temple

Hidden Temple is a popular point-and-click adventure game that sends powerful Indiana Jones vibes. Puzzle lovers are in for a treat since the game allows them to explore an ancient temple that is filled with hidden treasures and mind-bending challenges. The game works on devices that are able to support a 360 degrees view but a VR headset is recommended for the full experience.

  1. BAMF VR

This game is only available to Google Cardboard users but it delivers an impressive platforming experience. The game features 5 challenging levels and the puzzles are quite creative.

  1. Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is the most popular AR title on the market. Those that want  to be a Pokemon trainer will be able to catch and train their dream team. Gyms and PvP battles are deliver a sizeable challenge and the game is available for free.

Honorable mentions:

  • Ingress
  • WallaME
  • Jurassic World Alive
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Brawl Stars Tips & Tricks: How to Boost The Chances of Getting a Legendary Brawler

Undoubtedly, Brawl Stars is one of the most popular games of the moment, and it has the opportunity to become the most popular mobile game in 2019. Designed by Supercell, the creators of other successful games such as Clash of Clans or Clash Royale, Brawl Stars is combining strategy, action, and battle royale into one excellent gaming experience. The game has a lot to offer to its players, so learning about some Brawl Stars tips and tricks might give you an edge over your opponents. Today, we’ll show you how to boost the chances of getting a Legendary Brawler.

In this new game from Supercell, gamers can unlock loot boxes to obtain new playable characters, known as Brawlers in the Brawl Stars universe. These characters come as Rare, Super Rare, Mythic, and Legendary which is the highest tier. Now, because Legendary Brawlers are looking different and having higher stats and unique abilities, every player would love to get one of these special characters, named in the game as Leon, Spike, and Crow.

Brawl Stars Tips & Tricks: How to Boost The Chances of Getting a Legendary Brawler

The best method to boost the chances of getting a Legendary Brawler is to unlock as many Brawlers as possible. As we can read in the description of loot boxes, the chances of getting a Brawler of another type are increasingly higher once a player has obtained all of the Brawlers of a specific category. For example, once you’ve unlocked all the Rare Brawlers in the game, the odds of getting a Super Rare, Mythic, or Legendary Brawler will be higher.

Besides unlocking as many Brawlers as you can, there is also another factor that can influence the chances of getting a Legendary Brawler. More specifically, the so-called “luck system” described in the information memo of Brawl Stars loot boxes is increasing the odds of unlocking a new Brawler with every loot box you open that doesn’t give you a Brawler. It sounds like a lot of loot boxes to open and a lot of work to do, but getting a Legendary Brawler surely pays off the effort.

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