Friends is one of the most popular sitcoms out there and if you’re a fan of the characters like we are, then you must have a well of vast knowledge in your head that’s specifically sectioned off for iconic quotes from the TV series.

This 10-question trivia quiz will test your knowledge of Phoebe Buffay quotes from Friends. It’s definitely not an easy quiz for beginners, but if you’ve watched the show over and over again, then you should be able to ace it and score a 10/10.

Oh, and if you find yourself loving this quiz, we have plenty more for you right here. We have similar Friends quizzes for the rest of the gang, like Rachel, Ross, and Chandler.

Let’s begin, shall we?

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Much to the dismay of my fellow coworkers, I admit I’ve got a soft spot for gadgets with RGB lighting. I prefer keyboards that light up like a disco ball (after all, you can always turn the lights off), and I pay extra to make sure that all the smart lights in my house can go full RGB instead of being limited to just…

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It honestly didn't make a lot of sense to engage in mobile gaming this year. After all, the appeal of gaming on your iPhone or Android device ties into the fact you can play wherever you are. At the office, on the train, in the waiting room, anywhere you didn't have direct access to a console or PC.

But for most of 2020, people stayed in one place. The lockdowns and self-quarantines kept a lot of people away from work, off mass transit, and out of all the public places we normally enjoy. There was really no reason to settle for mobile games when you were never far from your preferred gaming device. Of course, not everyone considers playing mobile games as "settling," and this year, many titles proved to be worth your time and money.

This was the year that Apple Arcade blossomed into a worthwhile service with a phenomenal batch of apps that proved themselves worthy of the $5 subscription price. It was also the year the bar was raised for free-to-play gacha games. We may not have covered as many mobile titles this year as we have in the past, but that doesn't mean we weren't playing them.

Available worldwide today for iOS and Android devices, Marvel Realm of Champions is an online team-based brawler that taps into 2015's Secret Wars comic crossover to give players access to strange, alternate-dimension versions of their favorite heroes.

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Genshin Impact's Paimon has questions! If you have the right answers, you could earn some Mora during the next event.

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While Spider-Man: Miles Morales was a key launch title for PlayStation 5, the next-gen remaster of the webslinger's first outing is well worth checking out. This isn't just the PS4 Pro version operating at a higher resolution: there's a bunch of visual improvements from new assets, refined lighting and of course, the addition of hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Indeed, a recent patch has added support for RT at 60 frames per second - an enhancement present on both of the Spider-Man titles available for PS5. Developer Insomniac has also solved the issue of transferring save data across from the original PS4 game, making this is an excellent way to continue the story if you never finished the game.

Despite the last-gen foundations, the boosts delivered by PlayStation 5 are impressive. The original PS4 Pro version targets 30 frames per second with dynamic resolution scaling averaging around 1584p most of the time - temporal injection is then used to deliver a clean image when played on a 4K display. On PS5, there are three different visual presentations offer: the quality mode bumps this up to a full native 4K output most of the time though dynamic resolution scaling is in effect and it can drop to near 1512p levels in the worst case. In performance mode, the game targets a near 4K resolution but with more aggressive DRS that results in drops to 1440p. Quality holds up though, thanks in no small part to the same temporal injection technology that worked so well on the last-gen systems.

You can now play the latest songs from both GuitarFreaks and DrumMania at home!

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Even as someone with Prime Gaming, I routinely forget that 1) it exists and 2) I have it. But every so often, the Amazon Prime perk pays off and I get something I've been meaning to play for no extra cost.

Beyond that unwieldy list of Prime Gaming freebies Chris posted the other week, there are a few other noteworthy inclusions for December: a Winter Warmer bundle for Fall Guys, the alright 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee, and the much-improved side-scrolling sequel, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair.

The Fall Guys care package includes the cozy Winter Warmer costume and three coveted Crowns – don't spend 'em all in one place, pal! Redeeming the bundle is self-explanatory, but getting the goods into your PC or PS4 copy of Fall Guys after you redeem them is slightly more complicated. In the game, you'll need to head into the Settings menu, pick "Profile," and use the "Link Amazon Account" option.

You probably aren't stoked to play Yooka-Laylee via a separate app on PC, but the price is right. One other holiday bonus – Overcooked, if you somehow still need it – will be claimable on December 24.

Looking for the very best Minecraft shaders on the market to help give your latest world a visual makeover? Look no further! Our best Minecraft shaders guide walks you through 12 fantastic shader packs for Minecraft 1.16.4, each of which can be downloaded and tested with ease. We run the gamut between lightweight, performant shaders and beastly packs that require high-end rigs to run, so you can find the best Minecraft shaders for your situation.

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The latest Monster Hunter Rise weapon videos show new actions and maneuvers you can perform with the Heavy and Light Bowguns.

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If you’ve been unlucky enough to stumble across my work on this site, you know that all I play is Call Of Duty: Warzone, and that I campaign tirelessly for what’s right (for the game). I condemned Infinity Ward for removing Armored Royale, a mode in which you look after an armoured truck as if it is your child. It was about as impactful as if I stood at the gates of their HQ, folded my article up into a paper plane, and flung it onto their long driveway.

The new map for Warzone is out now, so today I (metaphorically) return to the front gates of their offices with a new proposal. It’s about time Warzone had a radio station, or like, War Tracks I can actually buy, or even Spotify integration. I have popped my message onto one of those wind up toys that races forwards if you pull back and let go. I’m sure it’ll reach them this time, I can feel it.

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After missing the console's launch, HBO Max is now on PlayStation 5 in the United States.

This really shouldn't be a big deal – it's one of many streaming apps – but given how elusive HBO Max can be on certain platforms and devices (like Roku), it's a sigh-of-relief news story for a lot of us hoping to go hard on movies in 2021. (Speaking of: here's a list of supported apps on PS5, if you need it.)

If you're unable to install HBO Max on your PS5, try restarting it – that should do the trick.

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Since the release of both the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, stories of scalpers and scalping groups have dominated the headlines - with seemingly no consequences for those doing the scalping other than a tasty pile of profit. But now a group of politicians hopes to take action, as several MPs have put forward a motion in UK Parliament to prohibit the resale of consoles and PC parts that are significantly overpriced.

As spotted by VGC, the motion tabled by six Scottish National Party (SNP) MPs calls for the government to introduce legislation to prohibit the resale of gaming consoles and PC components at prices "greatly above Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price" (MRRP). The MPs suggest this could be similar in nature to existing legislation for the secondary selling of tickets, which requires sellers to be transparent and avoid misleading customers. The motion also singles out the resale of goods purchased by bots as something that could be made an illegal activity.

Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s daily hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today, we take a trip up north to gaming’s colder climates and the music that makes them so enchanting.

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A new map has arrived in Call Of Duty: Warzone, the mini murderzone Rebirth Island. This new island is in its own separate 40-player mode, with ye olde Verdansk continuing to offer bigger battles. The Season One update also smooshes in a load of Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, adding over of its 30 weapons to Warzone. And there’s a new battle pass. And Cold War has a load of new maps and bits. There’s a lot going on.

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You can also climb on and jump fences in EDF6's post-apocalyptic world.

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In case you haven't been following along with Hearthstone, the last few weeks or so have been a doozy.

Blizzard completely overhauled the game's reward system, much to the chagrin of most of the playerbase. After some Reddit sleuths discovered that the game was actually being more stingy, the development team vowed to fix things with a future patch. That patch just dropped this week.

The short of it? You need 37,000 less XP to finish the entire seasonal rewards track, which is a significant drop considering that weekly quests reward you with anywhere from 2000-3000 XP, with XP boosters from the premium track. Arena quests have also been eliminated (good), and many XP-providing quests have been nerfed so that they're easier to finish. Also, there's 50 more gold per level from levels 27 to 30 (to help shore up the gold economy that was lacking). I'm sure the community will have further notes and this isn't the last we've seen of the rewards track saga.

As for actual content, the new Book of Heroes Garrosh quest is on the way on December 16, followed by Uther on January 5. Right now Jaina and Rexxar are available, and there's room for six more heroes (for now) after the Garrosh and Uther enter the fray. Several cards and one hero power have been reworked for standard and duels play as well, which you can find more info on here.

Gerald Stratford has a soft spot for Cadbury whole nut chocolate. The 72-year-old British vegetable farmer tells me it’s always been his favorite, ever since he was a slip of a lad snapping up snacks and fishing gear with his pocket money—money he earned helping neighbors dig their allotments, the small parcels of…

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In Warzone, you can blast out some absolute tunes from your vehicle as you marauder through Verdansk or Rebirth Island. We’ll all have our personal favourites, but with a bunch of new ones coming out in the Cold War Season One Battle Pass, I’ve put together a full list of all the War Tracks available in Warzone.

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Tales of Arise is almost done!

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Capcom has released another duo of trailers looking at the deadly weaponry of its upcoming Nintendo Switch release Monster Hunter Rise. While previous videos have focused on more up-close-and-personal beast slayers such as the Dual Blade and the Lance, today's videos are for those who prefer to attack their prey from behind the sofa - namely Bowgun users. We see you.

The first video features the Heavy Bowgun which, as the name suggests, is a powerful tool capable of deliberate and steady shots, inflicting heavy-duty damage at a relatively modest weight. The Heavy Bowgun can be kitted out with Wyvernheart and Wyvernsnipe ammo, allowing for damage to be dealt at both mid and long ranges.

Rebirth Island is the new mini map in Call of Duty Warzone. You’ll have to update to the latest Season 1 patch, and head into the Warzone mode. It’s a bit of a weird one though – here’s how to play Rebirth Island in Warzone.

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Some days, you just wanna play a bit of Valorant, you know? But occasionally you’re a bit too tired or not in the mood for the tense competitive matches Riot Games’ tactical FPS typically has on offer. Which is why the new winter mode is great. Yesterday, Valorant introduced the limited-time Snowball Fight, and I think running around pelting people with snow is exactly the sort of chilled-out social mode this game needed.

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Treyarch has, as promised, shaken up the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War meta with its weapon balance update.

The developer issued the update for its shooter yesterday, 15th December, but only now has published the patch notes, revealing the extent of the changes.

The headline change is a significant nerf to the M16 and AUG tactical rifles, both of which were seen as the two dominant weapons in the game. The M16 has seen its maximum effective range and fire rate reduced. The AUG has seen its headshot multiplier, maximum effective range and fire rate all reduced, while the damage for the 19.8" Task Force barrel attachment has also been reduced.

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The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki will arrive in 2021.

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It's time for the third season of Fallout 76 to begin, and we have patch notes to mark the occasion.

This week on the official Fallout 76 blog, Bethesda laid down their plans for the "final update of the year," preceding the upcoming quality of life patch in early 2021, as well as the subsequent Brotherhood of Steel storyline content. While season three is the big thing in version 1.5.1.3, new "Core Vault" objects can help spruce up your C.A.M.P. through the completion of a very easy Home Expansion quest, and a bunch more bugs have been fixed. You can find the full patch notes below.

Having scanned over each and every patch, it's kind of crazy just how many bugs are still in the game, or are being added with subsequent updates. The biggest hit this week was regarding combat challenge fixes; as six enemy types were previously not counting toward challenge completion progress. I can't imagine how maddening it must be to not understand why any given aspect of the game doesn't work after all this time.

These are the sort of things a lot of people can brush off in a single-player game, but the "games as a service" approach has really put this one in a corner. Direct rewards are tied to mechanics like this, which can drive people to the Atomic Shop (in-game and real-money transactions). While Fallout 76 has markedly improved before my own eyes, I hope Bethesda learns from this experience and doesn't try to force this sort of model into a game that can't handle it again.

It’s the holiday season. People in Japan are obviously shopping for presents, and no doubt the Nintendo Switch will be a popular gift item. However, it might be a good idea to check those Switch units before gifting them.

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If you’ve been playing Cyberpunk 2077 for a while, you may have noticed various status effect icons appearing next to your health bar, or noticed certain things happening to you but not knowing why. Our Cyberpunk 2077 status effects guide looks to answer any questions you may have about burning, bleeding, exhaustion, Cold Blood, nourishment, and any other effect it is possible to be affected by in this game. Below you’ll learn what each status effect actually does, and what each of the icons mean.

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It's an extraordinary state of affairs. CD Projekt Red has publicly admitted that the last-gen console versions of Cyberpunk 2077 have profound issues, that the scale of the technical issues facing the old machines was under-estimated, and that the game was released anyway. In both a public statement and an emergency investor call, the firm talks about improving the last-gen experience and sorting out crashes, glitches and bugs. A hotfix patch is already out, with another due within seven days, while more substantial patches are due in January and February.

"After three delays, we as the management board were too focused on releasing the game," said CDPR joint-CEO Adam Kiciński. "We underestimated the scale and complexity of the issues, we ignored the signals about the need for additional time to refine the game on the base last-gen consoles. It was the wrong approach and against our business philosophy. On top of that, during the campaign, we showed the game mostly on PCs."

CDPR says its hope is that its efforts will "let us rebuild the trust we have lost", but the process by which we ended up in this situation is astonishing, representing a failure in the entire process of validating that a console game is ready for launch. Typically, a game is finished and it is submitted to the third party departments of the platform holders, who test it against a range of stringent criteria, sending the game back if it's not up to scratch.

Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka brought up the prospect of a new Danganronpa game in a 10th-anniversary interview.

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Oh yeah, Diablo IV!

I don't know what I occasionally forget this one exists, though it's probably because I'm so used to there not being a Diablo game in active development. There was a 12-year gap between Diablo II and III, and now, it looks like it might be at least a decade after Diablo III until Diablo IV is out. Who knows at this point? It's kind of in the Overwatch 2 column of "when it's finished."

To that end, Blizzard is working on eventually finishing it, and here's some proof, compliments of a new "quarterly update." The gist of it includes more info on itemization, and how Blizzard wants to "strengthen class identity," "support deeper customization," and is aiming for a depth level "between Diablo II and III." The team wants "years of things to discover and countless ways to build a class." More like Diablo II? Sure, that's going to get some people to perk up.

Blizzard is also working on shoring up skill trees, by "increasing the clustering of related skill nodes, so players don't have to go across the tree to find skill upgrades for their builds." The whole respec issue (the set-in-stone style of Diablo II versus the zero-penalty III) is still a tough thing to figure out, but Blizzard is going to put a cost on it this time. So while you can do it an unlimited amount of times, "it won't be free." Diving further into it: "as your character grows, the effort and cost required to respec will grow too. In the end-game, changing your build will require a significant investment, to appropriately match the time and effort you’ve put into defining your character." This sounds like something that's going to ruffle feathers at launch and will probably be tweaked.

In a lovely bit of news that seemed to glide under the radar yesterday, developer Distractionware announced that its excellent adventure title Dicey Dungeons is now available to download on Nintendo Switch via the eShop, priced at around $15.

Dicey Dungeons is a deck-building roguelike title, designed by Terry Cavanagh of VVVVVV and Super Hexagon fame. Players step into the cuboid body of one of six adventurers, who have been transformed into a six-sided die by the mischievous Lady Luck. From there, the heroes venture deep into labyrinthine dungeons, battling monsters, bagging loot, and upgrading skills and abilities.

While many titles on the market promise such thrills, Dicey Dungeons stands apart with its stylish and colorful visuals, wry sense of humor, excellent soundtrack, and unique "game show" aesthetic. Released to positive praise across the board, Dicey Dungeons is considered a notable entry in the pantheon of roguelikes, as well as a great jumping-off point for those new to the genre.

Dicey Dungeons is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, and iOS and Android devices.

Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston after the phantom punch is one of the most iconic images not only in the history of sport, but in the entire history of photography. It was taken by a man named Neil Leifer, who purchased his first camera with the money he made shining shoes on the streets of New York City. He only got his break in sports photography when he was working at the Giants' stadium as a wheelchair attendant, where he snuck onto the field in the 1958 NFL final posing as an official photographer, and ended up snapping the game-winning touchdown of what came to be known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played". He then became responsible for not just the Ali/Liston photograph, but also the Ali/Williams photograph, taken from the rafters, with Williams flat on the canvas. In many ways, he is the Muhammad Ali of sports photography.

When we consider the stories behind sports' most fascinating photographs, we always tend to think of the story in front of the lens rather than behind it. That's why someone should make a game about sports photography.

I play the big sports games every year. This year, I ended up reviewing NBA 2K21, Madden 21, and FIFA 21, and in preparing screenshots for each review, I became my own Neil Leifer. Sports games actually look quite ugly in general play, the screen constantly marred by stamina meters, clocks, run markers, sponsorships, and a lot of other UI that gets in the way of the crisp, clean, boot-on-ball appeal of sports photography, so I mostly use the photo mode.

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The integration of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War into Warzone has begun with a 21GB patch out this morning.

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare patch brings Infinity Ward's shooter up to version 1.30. It kicks off the new Season One that is unified across Black Ops, Warzone and Modern Warfare.

There's a new Season One battle pass, too. However, while you can earn progress through this by playing either game, there is no new Modern Warfare content to be had.

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This weekend saw Ubisoft UK hold its first UK Black Game Pros Mixer event, in which an extensive panel of some of the UK gaming industry's most successful Black professionals held a video forum to discuss opportunities and share advice for those looking to get started in the gaming industry, be it as a coder, designer, artist, or even an esports specialist.

As part of the event, Ubisoft announced a new initiative: the Ubisoft Scholarship for Black Game Students. This program will offer two Black students currently studying for roles within the gaming industry financial and educational support in their schooling. The chosen candidates will each receive £11,250 toward tuition fees, as well as living expenses at Newcastle University's School of Computing.

"A lack of diverse workforces in the science and technology sectors is a challenge," said School of Computing head Prof. John Fitzgerald. "This Ubisoft scholarship is another step forward in attracting the best students from underrepresented backgrounds to Newcastle and we commend our partners at Ubisoft for taking action. In the School of Computing we are all committed to making this initiative a huge success, and ensuring it has a wide-ranging impact on the lives of the students who will benefit from it."