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  • Why BioWare May Never Release Another Game

    No matter how many roadmaps for Anthem's future exist and no matter how many promises we get that they're in it for the long haul, the fact is, there's already enough precedent and enough evidence to suggest BioWare's best days may be behind them, if they have many days left at all.

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  • What Really Went Wrong At Telltale

    On September 21, 2018, Telltale employees were informed that they no longer had jobs, they would not be paid any sort of severance, and they had 30 minutes to leave the building. It was an ignominious end to one of the most respected developers on the planet, but, sadly, it also wasn't a surprise.

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  • The Entire Destiny Timeline Explained

    Life was never better. Humanity was at its peak. But sadly, the Traveler had an old enemy it could no longer elude. And humanity got caught in the crossfire. Here you'll find the rest of the Destiny timeline, condensed for your reading pleasure.

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  • Bungie Takes Players On A Tour Of Destiny 2's Shattered Throne

    If you've ever wanted a deep dive into game design, Bungie's Ride Along series is a good place to start. In the latest Ride Along, developers at the studio played through and discussed what it was like to build Destiny 2's Shattered Throne activity. And it's highly interesting.

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  • Messed Up Things NPCs Did In GTA

    Whether players are going through the main story or creating their own in Grand Theft Auto 5, the NPCs are the ones to watch out for. It turns out that whether you're in Los Santos or San Andreas, the NPCs of the world are just as prone to criminal causes or outright unruly behavior.

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  • Backpacks Coming To Fallout 76 With May 7 Update

    Bethesda has shared a preview of Fallout 76's upcoming "Ever Upwards" Wild Appalachia update. The update focuses on the Pioneer Scouts, a Boy Scout-inspired organization devoted to self-improvement and community betterment.

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  • Layers Of Fear 2 Releases On May 28

    Today, Bloober Team announced the release date for Layers of Fear 2, the sequel to their 2016 psychological horror game. Launching May 28 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, Layers of Fear 2 will feature a chilling new story and exploration-centered narrative.

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  • The Creepiest Things We Found In Dark Souls

    Dark Souls is a game that utilizes horror as often as (if not more so than) any other genre during its robust depiction of time-honored fantasy tropes. To celebrate the darker side of Dark Souls, we're taking a look at the creepiest things we found in Lordran.

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  • The Most Terrible Things Master Chief Has Ever Done

    The mythos surrounding Spartan-117 isn't as pristine as many gamers may believe it to be. Whether it's laying waste to fellow members of the UNSC or almost inadvertently destroying every facet of organic life in the entire galaxy, Master Chief has his own fair share of horrific things from his past.

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  • Titanfall Projects Pushed Back As Respawn Focuses On Apex Legends

    Bad news for Titanfall fans: Respawn has pushed back work on all future Titanfall games, including the project currently in the pipeline. Originally planned for release later this year, Apex Legends executive producer Drew McCoy announced the delay of Respawn's Titanfall plans.

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  • Crimson Moon Expansion Coming To Starlink: Battle For Atlas Next Week

    Ubisoft has announced that the Crimson Moon update for Starlink: Battle for Atlas will arrive on April 30 alongside the PC version of the game. Free on the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows, the Crimson Moon update focuses on the sudden appearance of the Crimson Moon in the Atlas system.

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  • NPCs In GTA That Are More Important Than You Realized

    The following list will cover some of the characters in the Grand Theft Auto games who have made repeat appearances. They may be major characters in one game and have a minor presence in another, to the point where many players may be unaware of the rich history behind them.

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  • Ubisoft Reveals For Honor's Ghostly New Hero

    Ubisoft has announced that the Hitokiri, the latest Hero slated to join the growing For Honor roster will arrive alongside Year 3, Season 2 on May 2. A new dark Samurai Hero, the Hitokiri includes playable male and female counterparts, Yato and Sakura.

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  • Sea Of Thieves Teases Upcoming Shores Of Gold Story Campaign

    With its massive Anniversary Update arriving on April 30, the future of Rare's Sea of Thieves is looking brighter than ever. Packed full of content and gameplay improvements, the free update has a lot to offer players. The latest trailer provides a sneak peek at the all-new Tall Tales story mode.

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  • The Entire Castlevania Timeline Explained

    With so many entries, the series' narrative can prove tricky to follow. We've laid out the key events of the main series released by Konami. Sharpen your stakes. It's time to crash Dracula's castle.

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  • Mortal Kombat 11 Reveals Chilling Final Character

    Frost, Sub-Zero's chilling protege, returns to the series as a playable character for the first time since the reboot in 2011. Her reveal trailer details a frosty encounter with her mentor, showing off Frost's plethora of ice-themed abilities.

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  • Kingdom Hearts 3's Critical Mode Arrives Tomorrow

    Are you good at Kingdom Hearts 3? We'll see about that. The game's Critical Mode is launching tomorrow, according to IGN, bringing a higher difficulty setting in order to challenge your skills in Square Enix's recent RPG release.

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  • Fortnite Tweet Hints At New Avengers-Related Event

    Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Avengers: Endgame on Friday, but those who play Fortnite have something else to look forward to, as well. The official Fortnite Twitter account is teasing an Avengers crossover event, along with the tagline, "Whatever it takes." What could it mean?

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  • Mysterious Floating Runes Have Appeared In Fortnite

    With a few weeks left in Season 8, Fortnite appears to be gearing up for its next in-game event. Earlier in the week, a giant metal hatch spawned at the center of Loot Lake, puzzling players. A glowing symbol has since popped up above one of five indentations around the hatch.

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  • Old-School Games That Today's Gamers Won't Understand

    Let's journey back to the '80s and '90s, when video games tried new things and got weird. And lets appreciate what we have today. It's largely thanks to these titles that don't make much sense anymore. These are old-school games that today's gamers won't understand.

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  • GTA Online Offering Double Rewards And Doomsday Discounts

    From now until April 24, you can score double rewards from all Contact Missions on GTA Online. To get started, just dial up Gerald, Lamar, Ron, Trevor, Lester, Martin or Simeon. You have the option to complete the missions solo or as part of a squad, with groups receiving a cash bonus.

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  • Ten More Games Coming To Sega's Genesis Mini

    The Sega Genesis Mini has us all excited to relive our 16-bit glory days. Now we have a few more titles to look forward to, as Sega has updated the Genesis Mini website with ten more Genesis games coming to the retro console.

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  • The Division 2's First Raid Has Been Delayed

    Bad news for endgame players of The Division 2. The game's first raid, Operation Dark Hours, has been pushed back from its original April 25 release date. Instead, it will now release sometime in May -- and developer Massive Entertainment isn't being too specific about when in May that will be.

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  • GameStop Will Allow Refunds On Some New Games Within 48 Hours

    Buying video games can be a tricky proposition these days. What if you don't like it? You're essentially out $60 -- that is, unless you sell your game back for less money. At GameStop, that won't be as much of a problem, thanks to a new program the company is launching.

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  • Face The Gods In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey's New Atlantis DLC

    Assassin's Creed: Odyssey unveiled the launch trailer for its second DLC, The Fate of Atlantis. The expansion transports you to the fantastical realms of Greek mythology where you'll confront deities and battle terrifying creatures of legend as either Alexios or Kassandra.

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  • Capcom's All-In-One Arcade Pad Comes With 16 Classics

    Everyone else is doing an mini console -- why not Capcom? The developer and publisher -- which has a slew of popular arcade properties to its name -- is now capitalizing on its library with a brand new product called Capcom Home Arcade.

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  • Small Details You Missed In The Fallen Order Trailer

    While it features several big, in your face moments, a host of subtler elements enrich the experience, providing context and intrigue. With so much happening from frame to frame, some elements are easier to spot than others. Here are the small details you missed in the Fallen Order trailer.

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  • Sony Kept Destiny 2 From Having PS4-To-PC Character Transfers

    Destiny 2 PC players who previously played on PS4 now have a whole new reason to be mad. According to Kotaku's Jason Schreier, they're not just missing out on exclusive content -- they actually could've moved their PlayStation 4 characters over to PC, had Sony not stood in the way.

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  • Things In The Elder Scrolls You Only Notice As An Adult

    Elder Scrolls games each have their darker sides, including the handful of salacious story fragments and adult insinuations that lurk beneath the surface of gameplay and narrative. We're taking a quick look at a few things in the Elder Scrolls series you only notice as an adult.

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  • The Worst Things Red Dead Redemption 2 Made Us Do

    We aren't proud of everything we did. There probably is no coming back from it. But a lot of it wasn't up to us. It was intricately planned and plotted out by some higher power. We simply followed along. Here are the worst things Red Dead Redemption 2 made us do.

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  • Destiny 2 Is Free On Battle.net Until Nov. 18

    One of BlizzCon's big announcements came before the show even started, courtesy of Destiny 2: Forsaken director Steve Cotton. Right now through Nov. 18, gamers on Battle.net can download the base game of Destiny 2 absolutely free.

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  • Celebs Who Are Obsessed With Fortnite

    Fortnite continues to break records and, with the growth of its star-studded player-base, has moved further into the public eye. This bodes well for the future of the game, which somehow still seems to have room to grow. Here are the celebs bringing Fortnite into the mainstream.

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  • Yes, Shenmue 3 Will Have Forklifts

    If you're at all concerned that Shenmue 3 won't have the same feel as its predecessors, this bit of news might help. According to Destructoid​, the series' unforgettable forklift will be making a return, because hey -- Ryo Hazuki's gotta work.

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  • A Little Nightmares Prequel Is Coming To iOS

    A new Little Nightmares game is on the way to your iPhone. Announced today by Bandai Namco, Very Little Nightmares will serve as a prequel to the critically acclaimed horror-puzzle-platformer. Unlike its predecessor, Very Little Nightmares is currently billed as a mobile-only title.

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  • Why Blizzard Won't Release Overwatch 2

    Overwatch 2 might not be the best route for Activision Blizzard to see continued success with the franchise. Today, we're taking a look at why it seems doubtful an Overwatch sequel is headed our way, at least anytime soon. Nerf this!

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  • Massive Sea Of Thieves Anniversary Update Sets Sail On April 30

    Sea of Thieves launched in rough waters, though a stream of updates and events helped stem the tide of criticism. Developer Rare, hoping for smoother sailing in the game's sophomore year, has incorporated much of the feedback it received into the upcoming Anniversary Edition.

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  • Sekiro's Endings Explained

    Those that put in the hours, mastering their posture and enduring brutal bosses, who finally made it to the end of the game, probably felt a sigh of relief. They have questions, and we have answers to the meaning behind the multiple endings of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

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  • Mortal Kombat 11 Voice Actors Who Were Replaced And No One Noticed

    With the release of the new Mortal Kombat 11 game right around the corner, it seems a whole handful of staple actors were replaced, and very few people noticed. And in some instances, the voice actors themselves didn't even notice until they saw their character portrayed by someone else.

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  • A New Mount Is Gliding Into Guild Wars 2

    Fantasy gamers love few things more than dragons, a truth Guild Wars 2 developer ArenaNet has a keen awareness of. In an exclusive reveal for Eurogamer, the company introduced the Skyscale, the game's second flying mount.

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  • EA To Unveil Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order This Saturday

    We just got our first little tease of Respawn's upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, thanks to a tweet from the official Star Wars Twitter account. And now we have something else to look forward to: Saturday, when we'll get our first glimpse of the game itself at the Star Wars Celebration event.

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  • Combat Records Finally Come To Black Ops 4

    Following a six-month wait, Treyarch has finally released the Combat Record feature for Black Ops 4, though not in the game itself. Players can access their Combat Record via the Call of Duty companion app and on the website.

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  • Mortal Kombat 11 Unveils The Four-Armed Kollector

    Ending the workweek on a high note, NetherRealm Studios just unveiled The Kollector, a combatant slated to appear in Mortal Kombat 11. The four-armed foe is the latest fighter to join the roster of new characters making their debut later this month.

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  • Respawns Are Coming To Fortnite, Apex Legends-Style

    Following a month of fan speculation, Epic finally confirmed the addition of a respawn mechanic in next week's patch. Fortnite's newest feature, the Reboot Van, lets teams use special vans to bring back their fallen squadmates.

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  • Prince Harry Is Not A Fan Of Fortnite

    Aren't you glad we've done away with monarchies? According to the BBC, Britain's Prince Harry said some not-so-nice things about Fortnite at an event recently, calling for the game to be banned due to the "addiction" it encourages.

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  • The Creepiest Things We Found In Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

    Sekiro doesn't quite live up to Dark Souls or Bloodborne in terms of pure scare factor. But the creepy things that you can (and will) find in this game will definitely haunt you for hours after you're done playing. So join us as we recount the creepiest things we found in Sekiro.

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  • Ubisoft Is Discontinuing Its Starlink Toys

    One of the few remaining toys-to-life games is done -- at least on the toy side of things. Ubisoft announced today on the Starlink website that the company is done making toys for the series due to unsatisfactory sales figures.

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  • Moments In Sekiro That Made Us Want To Rage Quit

    In some ways, Sekiro provides harder challenges than Dark Souls or Bloodborne ever did. So as you'd expect, alongside the joy of success, From's romp through feudal Japan comes with a mountain of moments to make you want to rage quit, too.

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  • Sekiro Bosses Ranked Worst To Best

    We've ranked the main bosses for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice according to the perceived quality of their narrative impact, mechanics, and overall challenge level. Get those katanas ready. Here are the Sekiro bosses ranked worst to best.

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  • Games You Need To Play If You Loved Sekiro

    Once you've lived in a game world as immersive and rich as Sekiro's, the snap back to reality is going to be rough. Luckily, we've got you covered, with a list of a few titles you could give a spin to maybe sustain some small part of the high just a little longer after the credits roll on Sekiro.

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  • No Joke: Ubisoft Lets The Rabbids Loose In For Honor

    If you're a For Honor player, today's about to get very weird for you. Ubisoft is doing the kind of crossover you never would've expected, unleashing its Rabbids into For Honor in one of the strangest yet most imaginative April Fools' Day events we've ever seen.

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  • Sega's Upcoming Genesis Mini Wrote Us A Nice Letter

    ​Sega is joining the likes of Nintendo and Sony by releasing its own official micro-console, the Genesis Mini. And though we're months away from actually getting our hands on Sega's new hardware, it seems the Genesis Mini (called the Mega Drive Mini in Japan) is already feeling mighty nostalgic.

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