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Resident Evil Classic Games To Come To Nintendo Switch in May

Resident Evil doesn’t forget its roots, and Nintendo Switch users should receive multiple Resident Evil classic games. We found out the news, for the first time, back in October, when Capcom made the announcement. Back then, we only knew that three games were going to be ported on Nintendo Switch – Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 1, and Resident Evil 4.

Nonetheless, no additional details were released. We weren’t told when the ports would be available, and we didn’t know which versions of the games were going to be ported. However, it appears that the waiting time is finally over. Capcom let us know that the ports will arrive very soon, and users can already pre-order them starting on February 28th.

Capcom announced the launch date of Resident Evil classic games on Nintendo Switch the official Twitter account of the game. You can read the tweet below:

“Resident Evil 0, 1, and 4 are coming to Nintendo Switch eShop on May 21! Play all three masterpieces anywhere, such as:

  • On trains
  • During mansion tours
  • Across the European countryside

Pre-orders start on Feb 28th,” Capcom announced on Twitter a couple of days ago.

Resident Evil Classic Games To Come To Nintendo Switch in May

As the tweet announces, the release date for the three Resident Evil classic games on Nintendo Switch is May 21st. More than that, fans can pre-order them starting February 28th. While the tweet does mention that Resident Evil 0, 1, and 4 are the games coming to Switch, other clues offered by Capcom refer to those specific games.

For example, “on trains” refers to Resident Evil 0, which takes place mostly on a train. Then, we have “mansion tours,” which is a reference to the original Resident Evil, which was set in the Spencer Mansion. Finally, the “European countryside” refers to Resident Evil 4, which takes place in a fictional European village.

Are you excited about the Resident Evil classic games ports to Nintendo Switch? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Sony Is Not Rushing To Launch A 5G Xperia

For many prospective smartphone owners, the 5G network is shaping up to be a significant selling point. While some manufacturers have already embraced the new standard by offering compatible devices, others are taking a different route. Sony is part of the second category, as the company is not rushing to launch a 5G Xperia even though the fans would love one.

Sony has showcased a smartphone with features 5G network support at the Mobile World Congress, but the company has already announced that the device is a prototype that won’t make the transition to a marketable product. Sony wants to wait until 5G becomes an established standard all over the world instead of being available in a limited number of regions.

The prototype presented by Sony employs the bleeding edge Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also featured in the new Sony Xperia 1. Since the chip offers 5G support, many were surprised to learn that the new flagship will not provide the standard.

We might have to wait longer for a 5G Xperia since Sony is not rushing to launch such a device

Sony Mobile president Mitsuya Kishia has explained the context during an interview. He declared that Sony is currently exploring 5G and the opportunities offered by the standard but the release of a 5G Xperia device will be influenced by the target country and popular demand. That might mean that Sony will release a version of the Xperia 1 which offers the new standard, but the company may opt to release a different device, too. The waiting time may not be too big since Sony releases a new flagship smartphone once every six months.

A massive 5G network rollout is planned for 2020, and the Sony Xperia 2 might be the sought-after 5G Xperia. Kishima noted that the company doesn’t wish to be the first to offer 5G smartphones and he is quite happy with the current direction of the company. Currently, Sony’s engineers are evaluating the performance of the 5G network.

It is thought that the design of the new smartphone may have played a significant role in Sony’s decision to skip 5G for now since alterations might have been needed to make space for additional parts.

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New Intel Integrated GPUs Might Come Out With Impressive Performance

Intel showcased the eleventh generation of integrated GPUs back in December, and recent leaks suggest that the new Intel integrated GPUs might boast impressive performance.

New Intel Integrated GPUs Might Have Impressive Performance

Benchmark test results leaked on a popular platform over the weekend and the results provided by respected benchmarks solutions like GFXBench and CompuBench are quite good. The new chips can overtake significant rivals among which we can count the Ryzen 7 2700U and Ryzen 5 2400g.

A synthetic benchmark compares the 9th generation Iris UHD 620 chip and the 11th gen Iris Graphics 940, and the results are quite sweet, with a net performance boost which ranges from 50% to 120%, depending on the benchmark which was used. The numbers show that Intel’s ambition to increase the performance of integrated graphics cards can be backed up for now but until the 11th generation of processors become widely available there is no way to test the performance of the new Intel integrated GPUs practically.

Intel Also Works On Dedicated Graphics Cards

In June 2018 Intel CEO Brian Krzanich declared that the company is currently working on dedicated GPU solution and its first product will be released on the market in 2020. The statement confirmed a series of rumors which suggested that Intel is hoping to generate some additional revenue by offering a reliable alternative to the products provided by NVIDIA and AMD.

The usual development cycle for a graphics card reaches three years, which means that Intel has been working on its first product since 2018. Since the company is a worldwide market leader, its research and development budget is virtually limitless, a fact which will undoubtedly facilitate the transition from concept to reality.

The first generations of Intel dedicated graphics cards are currently in development under the codename of Arctic Sound. Intel is aiming quite high, and some sources anticipate the release of dedicated gaming-grade GPUs, a feat that could bring some much need competition in a cooling battle between two well-known titans, NVIDIA and AMD.

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Catch Smeargle In Pokemon GO in Four Easy Steps

We’ve said about the Generation 2 Pokemon that we didn’t see at all in the game a few days ago. It’s Smeargle, the ‘Mon with the most exciting moves in the game. Niantic has finally added it in Pokemon Go v.0.135.1, with the GO Snapshot that will let you take photos of the Pokemon you have in your collection.

But did you pay attention at the game hints in the loading screen? Somebody who was lucky enough did it and posted it on the Pokemon Go Twitter post which announced the following:

Trainers, #GOsnapshot is now live for Trainers level 5 and up! ? For Trainers level 5 and below, we encourage you to keep catching Pokémon and exploring the world of Pokémon GO, as level 5 will be the minimum level for Trainers to access this feature.

During the GO Snapshot sessions, you might encounter Smeargle that will photobomb your photo. You know that this Pokemon will copy the move of another Pokemon, so choose one that has a favorite move. Here is how to catch this elusive Pokemon.

Find and Catch Smeargle in Pokemon Go

  1. Choose a Pokemon with the move you want to copy and head to the Snapshot mode.
  2. Take photos of the Pokemon.
  3. Check if the snaps were photobombed by Smeargle.
  4. If Smeargle photobombed your shot, go to the map and catch Smeargle!

After you capture Smeargle, it will have the same move which it copied from the Pokemon you kept photographing. Smeargle will only show up once a day, so if you didn’t catch it or want to catch more, you can only get one per day. Also, some players took a long time before being photobombed by Smeargle – some waited for it for 200 shots, and others caught it in just 45 snaps!

Good luck!

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ARK: Survival Evolved 1.1.17 Update For Android Is Available To Download With Lots Of Novelties

ARK: Survival Evolved is a popular action-adventure game set on a remote island where threatening dinosaurs are roaming. The game launched in 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, but the Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch versions came out in 2018. Now, ARK: Survival Evolved 1.1.17 update for Android is available to download with lots of novelties.

Get to know ARK: Survival Evolved features

  • 80+ Dinosaurs: If you want to train, breed, tame, and ride some of the dinosaurs that this game offers you, along with other primeval creatures that you can find in the game, you will need to use some tactics and cunning strategies because you will see them in the air, sea, on land and even underground. You do not want to miss out on anything.
  • Discover: The prehistoric landscape is massive, it breaths and it is living which means that you have all the chances to thrive, survive and escape on the Ark.
  • Craft and Build: If you want to survive you will need clothes, craft weapons, items to build shelters that can, later on, transform into villages and then large cities. You can craft all these on your own if you know how to use the resources of the game.
  • Survive alone or with others: If you want you can even group up with the many players you will find in the online world, or if you are more like an independent person, playing alone is also possible.
  • Join a tribe: When you join a clan, cooperation is vital because the members support each other and are encouraged to share XP, resources and respawn points.

What is new in ARK: Survival Evolved 1.1.17?

  • Photo Pursuits that unlock two new filters
  • Inventory filtering using a new search tool
  • Raptor & Trike TLC: New art and new attacks
  • Mammoth TLC: New siege saddle ARKetype
  • Creature implants can be requested if lost
  • Mammoth TLC: Enter water to drink & hold water then spray it with a swipe up! Capacity is a breedable trait.
  • Baby toys, Smelly fish skin added to the store
  • Crouch & Prone added via left swipe menu
  • Battlements added to engram tree

ARK: Survival Evolved 1.1.17 is already available on the Google Play Store or as an APK file.

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