Grand Theft Auto is an incredibly successful series that has gone on to influence many other video game franchises, particularly due to its large open-world maps and sandbox-style gameplay. With any influential video game property, there are bound to be clones that attempt to ride those coattails.
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A game studio cannot prosper on one franchise alone, and usually, their games take place in completely separate universes. No so for Remedy Entertainment. Here's the untold truth of the Remedy Connected Universe.
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Games, movies, and television shows often include Easter eggs, little references that viewers have to search to find. In the recently released Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, there are some Easter eggs that fans of a certain teen wizard will appreciate.
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Back in 1996, a video game based on the alternate reality outlined in the Marvel 2099 comic book series was set for release. Here's the lowdown on the Marvel 2099 video game that never saw the light of day.
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In his latest Developer Update video, Overwatch Director Jeff Kaplan announced the addition of a new feature designed to cut down on queue times, PC Gamer confirmed. Players from Overwatch League pros and popular Twitch streamers have all publicly noted the game's long waiting periods.
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Concept art from a new book, Bioware: Stories and Secrets from 25 Years of Game Development, has given Mass Effect fans their first glimpse at the in-development follow up to Bioware's sci-fi RPG. First shared on Tumblr by user Felassan, this sneak preview consists of three images in a foggy haze.
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Xbox CFO Tim Stuart recently revealed the company's roadmap for Bethesda Games releases following their acquisition of the studio's parent company, ZeniMax Media. During a virtual business call focused broadly on interactive entertainment (transcription via IGN), Stuart explained the new directive.
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If you, like many other Microsoft/Xbox fans, have been anxiously awaiting major announcements regarding Halo Infinite, prepare to wait just a bit longer. Unfortunately, it's looking like there will be not be any major announcements concerning Halo Infinite at The Game Awards this year.
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The next gaming generation is off to a rough start. If you weren't quick on the draw, you might have to wait a long time before you can get your hands on a new console, and not just because COVID-19 is slowing down production. That is part of the problem, but the true culprit is much more insidious.
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The superhero genre has gone through many ebbs and flows since the inception of video games, with plenty of bad titles to balance out the good ones. The argument over which is the best superhero game can often be a heated one. However, a survey by SVG reveals that the debate may have been settled.
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Spider-Man: Miles Morales has plenty of awesome custom suits for the titular hero to wear. In fact, it's surprising to see just how many different outfits there are in the game, even when you consider the fact that Miles Morales doesn't take quite as long to beat as the original Marvel's Spider-Man.
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During the recent GlitchCon livestream, Xbox head Phil Spencer explicitly acknowledged the ongoing shortage of new Xbox consoles. As recounted by GameSpot, Spencer promptly apologized to those disappointed by their inability to secure an Xbox Series X or Series S.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla players who played through 2019's Death Stranding are in for a treat, as the former game makes an homage to the latter, according to Kotaku. The result is a side mission reminiscent of Death Stranding's memorable gameplay mechanics. Here is how you start this quest-line.
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With the acquisition of ZeniMax Media being made, Xbox's collection of first-party studios has expanded exponentially. And judging by recent comments made by Microsoft's Phil Spencer, it sure sounds like more acquisitions are on the horizon. Phil Spencer made it clear that Xbox has plans to expand.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War players on the PS5 should be wary of the version they are playing. Some may have been playing the PS4 version this whole time. There are multiple editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War available, including a Cross-Gen Bundle and the game's Ultimate Edition.
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Things aren't looking good for Destiny 2's competitive PvP mode. Bungie has cancelled the Trials of Osiris game mode until November 27.
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Respawn Entertainment launched Apex Legends Season 7: Ascension on Nov. 4, introducing players to the latest character: an astrophysicist and gravitational expert named Horizon. As players are quickly discovering, she comes with a hilariously unusual glitch.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War went live today, and streamers have already found some built-in settings that should make their lives and jobs a little bit easier.
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The PS1 is a treasure trove of hidden gems that have stood the test of time. At one point in time, plans were made to bring over an early 90s Dungeons & Dragons PC title to PS1. That game was the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons themed game, Dark Sun: The Shattered Lands, a turn-based RPG.
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While Hi-Rez was clearly impressed by the Doc's design for a Rogue Company map called The Arena, it was unclear when fans could expect to see the new map in action. Now, Hi-Rez may have given fans an idea of how close to reality the map is, as well as how true it remains to Dr Disrespect's vision.
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If you're an anime fan, you're going to love a sly reference that Ubisoft Montreal put in its new game, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. In Grantebridgescire, south of the Stour and north of Walden, you meet a warrior named The Walloper — and he's a dead ringer for the title character of One-Punch Man.
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The threat of regulation may have prompted EA to take a pretty big step with regard to microtransactions in FIFA 21. That game, which released on Oct. 9, is getting a new feature on Nov. 17 targeted at giving players more information about how they play.
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Rumors of a fourth crushing delay for Cyberpunk 2077 are flying, and while CD Projekt Red has denied them so far, the latest leak has inspired speculation on what a 2021 launch might mean for the company. If Cyberpunk 2077 misses its most recent release date of Dec. 10, there could be repercussions.
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A Twitter post from KFC Gaming showed up with a familiar, ominous caption -- "We have important news to share with you." This "news" comes in the form of a text box which mirrors an incredibly similar tweet from CD Projekt Red's Oct. 27 announcement that Cyberpunk 2077 would be delayed once again.
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It's not every day you hear the words "Square Enix" and "Avengers" in the same sentence, and when news spread that Square would publish a game based on the world's mightiest heroes, audience excitement burst through the roof. Judging by sales numbers, the result missed the mark by more than a mile.
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If you're in the market for a new machine and are thinking about picking up an Xbox Series S, here are some false facts about it you shouldn't believe.
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Assassin's Creed: Valhalla recently released to critical acclaim. However, the game isn't without its glitches. NPC AI has a tendency to engage in the long-forgotten combat tactic of running around in circles like headless chickens, and not even cats are immune to these problems.
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