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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Latest Playstation, Xbox consoles capitalize on cutting-edge tech with a side of nostalgia

    Video games have been an escape for many during quarantine, and this week, two competing companies released new consoles.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Nov 12, 2020 • 11m Listen

    Video games have been an escape for many during quarantine, and this week, two competing companies released new consoles.

    Sony released the Playstation 5 on Thursday, and Microsoft put its latest iteration of the Xbox on store shelves on Tuesday. The release marks a seven year drought since either company brought new hardware to market.

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    COVID testing and hospital capacity buckle during pandemic surge
    1. 0:00COVID testing FAQ: Types, accuracy, and how much you should trust them
    2. 14:30Hospitals forced to ration care as COVID cases surge nationwide
    3. 25:43Report: More than 250,000 creative jobs lost due to pandemic
    4. 39:35Latest Playstation, Xbox consoles capitalize on cutting-edge tech with a side of nostalgiaYou’re reading this
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