Dauntless Overrun By Shadow Cult In Haunted Shadows Update
Halloween has come to Dauntless in the form of a free seasonal update, ushering in a new Hunter Pass, new faction, and spooky cosmetics, emotes, and more.
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Grand Theft Auto Online Goes Extraterrestrial For Halloween
Grand Theft Auto Online has unveiled an out-of-this-world experience for this year's Halloween, including an alien-themed Survival Series and lots of discounts, bonuses, and benefits.
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Will The Outer Worlds Have DLC?
The truth is, we're not sure if Obsidian's The Outer Worlds will feature DLC. The developers haven't said anything as of yet, but players feel sure that there are more adventures in store for The Outer Worlds. It is, after all, a fairly short game as compared to other RPGs.
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Battlefield 5 Year 2 Edition Available Now For PC, PS4, And Xbox One
Battlefield 5 Year 2 Edition arrives in tandem with the War in the Pacific update. For $49.99, you'll get the base game, granting access to the larger-than-life multiplayer modes and the single-player campaign, War Stories. The Year 2 Edition also comes with 37 Chapter Reward items from Year 1.
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Outlast Developer Teases Its Next New Game
Happy Halloween! This is no trick: the devs behind the terrifying Outlast series have a treat in store for gamers this all hallows eve, and it might just be a new Outlast.
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The Outer Worlds Doesn't Have A Colorblind Mode: Here's Why
Because many games rely on color to communicate important cues, colorblind modes are the difference between someone successfully playing the game and someone becoming frustrated. The Outer Worlds, however, doesn't have a colorblind mode for a surprising reason.
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Ubisoft Working On Cross-Play And Five Cross-Generation Titles
During and In the wake of a recent earning's call, Ubisoft co-founder and chief executive officer Yves Guillemot shared some information about the company's plans, including details about cross-play and the five cross-generational titles currently in development.
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Hideo Kojima Is Already Working On His Next Game
Hideo Kojima is about to give birth -- his metaphor, not ours -- to Death Stranding in a few days. Now that development for that game is over, he has set his sights on his next project. How does one follow up a juggernaut like Death Stranding? Perhaps with a VR game.
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Rage 2: TerrorMania Expansion Drops November 14
Bethesda has shared details about TerrorMania, the second expansion on its way to Rage 2. TerrorMania transports you to the Deadlands, a twisted alternate version of the wastelands. Break the curse that has transformed the area or risk being overrun by the skeletal forces of darkness.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Dockyard Deal Mission Challenges, Hidden 'T' Location
Ready to level up that Battle Pass? Fortnite: Chapter 2 just dropped a brand new Mission this week called Dockyard Deal, and below, we've got the skinny on the challenges you'll need to complete, as well as where you can find that hidden letter "T" on the map.
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Video Game Clones That Are Causing An Uproar
When something is beloved enough to sell well and gain critical praise, it's only a matter of time before the imitators come along.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Afterparty?
Afterparty, the latest title from Oxenfree developer Night School Studio, released on October 29. Just how much time will you get to spend in Afterparty's version of the underworld?
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Twitch Prime Announces Free Games And Bonuses For November
Twitch Prime members have several benefits to look forward to in November, including five free titles and a host of in-game bonuses. From November 1 through November 30, subscribers can pick up Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition, Planet Alpha, Sword Legacy: Omen, Turmoil, and Double Cross.
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Capcom's Live Action Mega Man Movie Is Still Happening
Video game movies are making a comeback, and Capcom plans "to generate synergy with its popular games via greater global brand awareness and value." That apparently means the Mega Man movie is still on, even though we haven't heard a peep about it in ages.
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Hellblade Dev Ninja Theory Explores Mental Health Through Video Games In New Project
Ninja Theory, the studio that created Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, has launched the Insight Project, an exploratory effort that aims to delve into mental health solutions through a combination of game design, technology, clinical neuroscience, and psychiatry.
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Is The Outer Worlds An Open World Game?
Obsidian's newest venture, The Outer Worlds, operates much like Fallout: New Vegas in terms of player freedom and exploration. It's not quite an open world experience, however. The Outer Worlds isn't open world so much as it is open worlds, emphasis on the plural.
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Overwatch 2 Artwork Leaks And All But Confirms The Game's Existence
Blizzard tried to keep things hush-hush, but the jetpack cat is out of the bag: Overwatch 2 appears to be happening, if leaked artwork is any indication.
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Speedrunner Zips Through The Outer Worlds In Under An Hour
The Outer Worlds isn't exactly a fast-paced game. There are hundreds of NPCs with lines and lines of fully acted dialogue. And yet, one speedrunner ran through the whole of the game in about 30 minutes.
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Fallout 1st Subscribers Are Being Bullied By Other Players
It turns out that there is a new, unexpected reason to opt out of Bethesda's controversial Fallout 1st subscription. Players who have chosen to pay the $12.99 per month or $100 for Fallout 1st are now easy targets for non-paying Fallout 76 members who aren't fond of Bethesda's latest announcement.
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Will Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Have Microtransactions?
EA has learned its lesson and has taken steps not to ruin another Star Wars game. At the 2019 Star Wars celebration, developer Respawn Entertainment's founder Vince Zampella put the plan for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order into simple terms: "No multiplayer. No microtransactions. It's a story game."
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The Fastest Way To Level Up In Fortnite: Chapter 2
At first, the shiny new update to Fortnite seemed to turn the game into a grindfest, and leveling was far too difficult. Epic sent through a well-placed patch, however, and BAM! Now just about everything you do can earn you XP. But what's the fastest way to level up in Fortnite: Chapter 2, you ask?
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Teen Fortnite Pro Swatted During Championship Series
Another Fortnite pro and Twitch streamer has been targeted by swatters, leaving some to wonder if there is any way to truly keep streamers -- especially those who are extremely well known -- protected from these potentially dangerous incidents.
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Is Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Canon?
We're not quite sure what is canon to the Star Wars universe and what isn't in terms of the extended universe of cartoons and comics. We do know, however, that the upcoming game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is 100% canon.
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Bethesda Says It's Fixing Fallout 76's Subscription Problems
It's no secret that the internet didn't take kindly to this week's announcement of Fallout 1st, the paid subscription service that gives Fallout 76 players some perks that they've been asking for since the beginning. It turns out, though, that many of these perks are broken.
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Video Games You Didn't Know Were Being Remade
Remaking games that might sell on nostalgia alone is a huge business, so plenty of obscure titles are getting caught up in the wave too. Today, we're looking through some of the upcoming remakes that might have flown under your radar.
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Gods & Monsters Release Date, Trailer, Story And Gameplay
Gods & Monsters is on its way, a completely original game unlike anything else Ubisoft has released in a long time. Here's what to expect when it finally ends up in our hands.
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New One Punch Man Trailer Unveils Tank Topper Army And Metal Bat
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for their upcoming adrenaline-soaked fighter One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows. The video offers a first look at two new characters: Tank Top Master and Metal Bat.
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Payday 2 Development Resumes As Starbreeze Recovers From Financial Disaster
Following months of financial difficulties, Swedish publisher Starbreeze has announced that development on Payday 2 will resume, bringing new paid and free DLC to the table.
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Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 14 Is Coming To PC In February
Ready to go back to the 14th century for the 14th time? Romance Of The Three Kingdoms comes to PC in February 2020.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat MediEvil?
What's old is new again on the PlayStation 4, thanks to today's release of MediEvil, a remake of the 1998 PS1 title. Many who enjoyed the original might be excited for this modern day spin, but those who never played the first MediEvil may be wondering: how long does the game take to beat?
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The Best Companion In The Outer Worlds Isn't What You'd Think
It appears that players are taking a particular shine to an unlikely friend: SAM the cleaning robot. Yes, you read that right. A robot that cleans.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare?
The latest entry in this long running Activision franchise is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a game that attempts to reboot the popular CoD subseries for the present day. Here's how long the campaign takes to beat, according to critics.
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What The Critics Are Saying About Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare
We've gathered some of what the critics have been saying about the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot, so without further delay, let's dive into it.
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Shroud Leaves Twitch For Mixer, Following In Ninja's Footsteps
Michael Grzesiek, better known as "Shroud," has become the latest Twitch streamer to leave the platform in favor of Microsoft's Mixer.
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Google Opens First Studio Dedicated To Creating Stadia Games
Google has shared plans to open its first Stadia-dedicated games studio in Montreal.
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Ubisoft Is Working On Two New AAA Games From Its 'Biggest Franchises'
We have more news from Ubisoft today, and this time, it's good news. Two new games will be coming next fiscal year, and according to Ubisoft's chief financial officer Alain Martinex, these triple-A titles are going to come from Ubisoft's "biggest franchises."
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Dying Light And Left 4 Dead 2 Crossover Event Teased
It started as just a rumor, but recognizing how much fans loved the idea, Techland looks to be making the fabled Dying Light x Left 4 Dead 2 crossover happen. In a tweet today, the studio told players to be prepared for some serious zombie slaying, letting everyone know that "#left4dead2 style is coming!"
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GTA Online Adds Pegassi Zorrusso Supercar, Doubles Rewards On Contact Missions
This week's Grand Theft Auto Online update adds the Pegassi Zorrusso Supercar, along with discounts and double rewards for Contact Missions, The Doomsday Heist Finale, and Casino Story Missions.
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Watch Dogs: Legion, Rainbow Six Quarantine, And Gods & Monsters All Delayed
Today might as well be known as the day of delays, because just about every highly anticipated title from Ubisoft has been pushed back. The company announced today that we'll now be seeing Watch Dogs: Legion, Gods & Monsters, and Rainbow Six Quarantine sometime in Ubisoft's fiscal year 2020-2021.
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Bethesda Acquires Mobile Developer Alpha Dog
Bethesda Softworks continues to expand its roster of developers, announcing today that it has acquired Nova Scotia-based studio Alpha Dog Games.A mobile developer, Alpha Dog Games is known for MonstroCity: Rampage, a free to play city-building strategy game.
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Sony Is Pulling Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare From The Russian PlayStation Store
Fans of the hugely popular Call of Duty franchise have been eagerly awaiting the release of the 16th title in the series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. But as the Oct. 25 release date approaches, there's a large group of fans who won't be lucky enough to play the new title.
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Destiny 2's Haunted Forest Returns Next Week In Festival Of The Lost
Remember the Haunted Forest? The spookier take on Destiny 2's Infinite Forest that rolled around last Halloween? It's making a comeback in this year's Festival of the Lost event, which starts on Oct. 29 and runs all the way to Nov. 19.
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Fatal Frame Developer Wants To Bring The Series To The Switch
There's no shortage of spooky news this Halloween season, it seems. The latest development comes from an interview with one of the minds behind the madness of the cult classic Fatal Frame series, who says he would love to bring the terror of Fatal Frame to the Nintendo Switch.
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Rainbow Six Siege Kicks Off Doktor's Curse Halloween Event
Are you ready to get spooky? Are you ready for unspeakable horrors? Are you ready to take on the darkness of a haunted castle? If you said yes to any of these, then you're ready to take on Rainbow Six Siege's Halloween event, the Doktor's Curse.
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Red Dead Online Adds Spooky Masks And New Legendary Bounty
Getting in on the Halloween spirit, Red Dead Online has added new content, including a swamp-dwelling Legendary Bounty, spine-chilling All Hallows' Eve masks, and weekly bonuses.
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Some Google Stadia Founder's Edition Pre-Orders Might Arrive Late
We imagine that, when pre-orders went live for the Google Stadia Founder's Edition, those who paid up front thought they'd be getting the package as soon as Stadia launched. According to Google, however, that may not be the case.
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Battlefield 5 Takes The Fight To The Pacific In Latest Trailer
A new cinematic trailer gives players a taste of the intense action they can expect when Battlefield 5 heads to the Pacific next week. DICE has packed Chapter 5: War in the Pacific with fresh content, including new factions, weapons, vehicles, elites, chapter rewards, and weekly challenges.
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Fallout 76 Rolls Out Insane $100 Subscription
Bethesda has announced a subscription service for Fallout 76 called Fallout 1st that offers players certain perks and benefits in exchange for their cash. It sounds crazy enough, but the mere existence of Fallout 1st isn't anywhere near as insane as the service's asking price.
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Black Desert's Halloween Update Brings Back Isabella The Black Witch
Black Desert has embraced the 'Trick or Treat' concept in its free Halloween update, bringing a host of mischievous encounters and goodies to the game.
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WWE 2K20 Is An Absolute Glitch Fest
Most believed that the latest entry in the WWE 2K series, WWE 2K20, would be in capable hands thanks to Visual Concepts' history with the NBA 2K franchise. Unfortunately, that's not been the case.
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What The Critics Are Saying About The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is a first person action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, the company that's been making the isometic Pillars of Eternity game these past few years. And honestly? This latest project feels like a return to form.
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The Most Uncomfortable Game Achievements We Didn't Ask For
There are certain achievements in the wide world of gaming that we'd just rather not get. They typically award us for bad in-game behavior, but hey, the developers were the ones that put hours of effort into making said achievement possible, so who's the real sicko here? Probably everyone involved.
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Beloved Muv-Luv Alternative Visual Novel Gets A Sequel
It's been thirteen years, but it's finally happening. Mu-Luv Alternative, the cult classic visual novel, will be getting a sequel.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat The Outer Worlds?
The toughest thing about playing RPGs is that most of them are insanely long. If you're someone who prefers your RPGs on the shorter side, you're in luck: reviews are rolling in for The Outer Worlds, and we're starting to get a sense of how long this new release actually is.
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Loot Boxes Are Like Gambling, According To An English Government Official
Loot boxes have been controversial for years, but now England's children's commissioner plans to do something about them. Commissioner Anne Longfield has essentially equated loot boxes to gambling, suggesting that loot boxes should be governed under the UK's Gambling Act.
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BioShock Creator Now Working On An 'Immersive Sim' Game
BioShock creator Ken Levine has been busy working on something after BioShock Infinite's release in 2013. Now we're starting to get a sense of what that game might be, thanks to a job post from Levine's new studio, Ghost Story Games.
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Dr Disrespect Shows Off His Modern Warfare Map Design
It's been several years since Guy Beahm -- better known as Dr Disrespect -- worked on Call of Duty multiplayer maps for Sledgehammer Games. But it looks like the Doc never lost his talent; at least, not if the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare map he showed off on Twitter is any indication.
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GTA Moments You Shouldn't Play Around Your Parents
Grand Theft Auto 5 still continues to be a burden upon some parents. With that, we've compiled some of the more gruesome moments in the series that are sure to leave Mom and Dad all riled up over the controversy -- if they're not enjoying the game themselves, that is.
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Vampire: The Masquerade — Swansong To Launch In 2021
Bigben has shared the first details about Swansong, the upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade title from The Council developer Big Bad Wolf Studios. Set in the World of Darkness tabletop universe, Swansong will draw upon the rules and mechanics released in Vampire's fifth edition.
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The Rarest Skin Of Fortnite: Chapter 2
Fans had a lot to be excited for when the first Fortnite: Chapter 2 launched with a whole bunch of new skins to earn. But which skin is the rarest?
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Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition Hits Consoles And PC Next Year
Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition, the enhanced version of the gothic space exploration title from Failbetter Games, is on its way to consoles next year. The Sovereign Edition expands on the core game, adding new stories, an overhauled character progression system, new Facets, and more.
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The Sims 4's Leaked Expansion Sends Sims To University
Apparently we weren't supposed to find out so soon, but get hype, because your Sims are going to college. The as-yet announced expansion Discover University expansion will soon be coming to The Sims 4, according to some screenshots from (a perhaps accidental update to) the Xbox Store.
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Rumor: Diablo 4 Seemingly Confirmed By Art Book Leak
Could it be? Blizzard has been infamously tight-lipped about the much-anticipated next entry in the beloved Diablo franchise. However, a listing for a Blizzard artbook called The Art of Diablo may have just let slip that Blizzard will be telling us more about Diablo 4 very, very soon.
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Warframe's The Old Blood Update Will Add The Insatiable Grendel
Digital Extremes has shared the content slated to arrive in Warframe's next update, The Old Blood, including a new Warframe, a Melee Phase 2 rework, revamped ability kits for Vauban and Ember, and new gear and customizations.
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Borderlands 3's Halloween Event Is Coming This Week
Borderlands 3 is taking full advantage of the spooky season and spreading a little Halloween cheer via the upcoming free content update called Bloody Harvest. Get ready to harvest some ghostly new loot, Vault Hunters. You're in for a treat... and a few tricks.
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Borderlands 3 Bloody Harvest Event Promises Spooky New Weapons, Skins, Enemies, And More
Bloody Harvest, the first limited-time event for Borderlands 3 is on the way. Slated for an October launch, the update will usher in lots of spooky content just in time for Halloween.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Secret Achievements And Trophies Explained
We've gathered all of the secret achievements and trophies for Red Dead Redemption 2 and explained how to get each and every one of them. Some of them are real doozies, and we have no idea how anyone would figure them out on their own.
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The Story Of Red Dead Redemption Explained
The Red Dead series has all the elements of a proper Western: gritty protagonists meting out their own version of justice, a crime-ridden desert backdrop, and long-awaited shootout showdowns. Plus, the Houser brothers have given the games a continuing narrative filled with heists and chases.
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A Rookie Speedrunner Shattered Dragon Age: Inquisition's World Record
Just about every game has a speed running scene. Dragon Age: Inquisition is one of these games.
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Two Playable Characters And One Big Boss Fight Come To Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Anime fans, get excited. Fighting game fans, get even more excited. The latest news surrounding Dragonball Z: Kakarot is big. As the title suggests, the game is all about protagonist Goku's story, but that doesn't mean the developers haven't included some fan favorites as playable characters.
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Dr. Disrespect Has Some Harsh Words For Fortnite: Chapter 2
Dr Disrespect isn't exactly a respectful person. More specifically, this bombastic character streamer has no respect for Fortnite or its developers. Even as every other streamer seems to have jumped on the Fortnite: Chapter 2 hype train, the Doc believes that Fortnite is on its way out.
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Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Launch Event At NintendoNYC
Blizzard Entertainment has cancelled the event meant to commemorate the launch of the Overwatch: Legendary Edition for the Nintendo Switch at NintendoNYC on Wednesday, October 16. This move follows weeks of controversy surrounding Hearthstone Grandmaster Blitzchung and the Hong Kong protests.
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Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order To Include Enhanced Modes For Xbox One X And PS4 Pro
Respawn Entertainment has shared that Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order will allow Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro users to choose between prioritizing quality or performance.
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Okami Devs Want To Work On A Sequel; Could We Get One?
Is Okami making a comeback? Maybe. It's an unsure maybe, but it's still a maybe.
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Things We Wish We Knew Before Playing Fortnite Chapter 2
Don't get us wrong, we like surprises. But if we had an idea of what Epic Games had in mind for the next phase of Fortnite, we wouldn't have been so overwhelmed at what we found. Here's what we wish we'd known about before the second chapter's launch.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 1 Week 1 Hidden "F" Location
Fortnite: Chapter 2 has replaced Battle Stars with XP for its Season 1 Battle Pass. With Battle Stars no more, Epic Games has hidden the location of a new type of collectible in their weekly loading screens: letters. Here's how to find this week's hidden "F."
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Bungie Details What Destiny 2 Players Can Expect In Patch 2.6.1
Hot on the heels of a recent hotfix, Bungie has shared a first look at what content and changes are coming to Destiny 2 in the next update.
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Mortal Kombat 11 Leak Reveals Fujin As A Potential New Character
We thought we had a pretty good idea of which characters are coming to Mortal Kombat 11 as part of its Kombat Pack 1, yet the team at NetherRealm Studios is once again throwing us for a loop, as audio files were discovered in the game's latest update that belong to a potential new character.
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Call Of Duty Ditches Loot Boxes For Battle Passes In Modern Warfare
Activision has shared its post-launch plans for Modern Warfare, the next installment in the Call of Duty series, ahead of its release next week. A key aspect of the strategy includes the pledge to monetize the game using a Battle Pass system and in-game store rather than loot boxes.
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Fallout 76's Wastelanders Update Delayed, Now Out In 2020
It looks like things are going to get a little worse for Fallout 76 players before they get better. The game's Wastelanders update, which was expected to show up this fall, has now been delayed to sometime in Q1 2020.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 1 Open Water Challenges, Hidden 'O' Location
Fortnite: Chapter 2 is slightly changing the game with regard to the way challenges work. For instance, the hidden Battle Stars are gone, and in their place, we now have the hidden letters F-O-R-T-N-I-T-E. Here are the new challenges, along with the location for the letter "O" this week.
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Gears 5 Adds Six DLC Characters
The Coalition has offered up six new Gears 5 characters for purchase: two heroes, two villains, and two characters from the upcoming film, Terminator: Dark Fate.
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Anthem's Halloween-Inspired Season Of Skulls Is Now Live
If Anthem launched a new season of content, would you notice? Perhaps the better question is, did you? Because Anthem has indeed kicked off its Season of Skulls, which centers around a Halloween-style activity of the same name. And so far, it appears the crowd has gone mostly mild.
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The Internet's Freaking Out Over Lady Gaga's Fortnite Tweet
Somehow, despite two years of constant fanfare and news coverage, some people have managed to be totally ignorant as to what this whole Fortnite thing is. One of those people, it turns out, is Lady Gaga.
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Blizzard Finally Bans American University Hearthstone Team For Its Hong Kong Protest
It took over a week, but it appears Blizzard is finally ready to enforce its rules regarding protest a little more fairly across the board. This morning, we learned that American University's Hearthstone team has officially been banned from competition, due to its protest in support of Hong Kong.
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Tips And Tricks They Don't Tell You About Fortnite: Chapter 2
We're still stumbling onto new tips and tricks in Chapter 2 that weren't around in the previous iteration of Fortnite, and we'd like to share some of those with you now; that is, if you're looking to become a better, more efficient player.
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Riot Announces New Games, League Of Legends Updates, And An Animated Series
League of Legends will turn ten years old on Oct. 27, but that didn't stop Riot Games from celebrating a little bit early. The studio broadcasted a "Riot Pls" video stream yesterday that, as it turns out, broke quite a bit of news about not just League, but new projects in the works at Riot.
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Delayed, Will Launch Later In 2020
Vampire: The Masquerade -- Bloodlines 2 is being delayed out of its previously announced Q1 2020 release window, and will now launch sometime later in 2020. When exactly, we don't know.
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The Outer Worlds: Xbox One X Gets 4K, PS4 Pro Does Not
Action RPG fans are eagerly awaiting The Outer Worlds, the newest game from Obsidian. Unfortunately, it seems 4K graphics for the console version of the game are being limited to the Xbox One X, and the PlayStation 4 Pro port will not be getting those crisper visuals.
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Destiny 2: You Can Buy A 900 Power Character Boost Now, But Should You?
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep completely changed the way players level up their characters, actually making it easier to reach Power level 900. Strangely, though, Destiny 2 is now selling a $20 character boost that helps players reach Power level 900 instantly. And it doesn't make much sense.
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Google Stadia Launches For Founder's Edition Buyers On Nov. 19
Our video game streaming future is a little more than a month away, as earlier today, we got an official launch date for Google Stadia. Well, an official launch date for those who purchased the Founder's Edition, anyway.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 1 New World Mission Challenges
Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 1 officially kicked off on October 15, bringing a new set of challenges to complete. Titled "New World," the week 1 mission set focuses on familiarizing players with the game's updated map and new features. Get ready for an exciting jaunt across an unexplored frontier.
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Where To Upgrade Your Weapons In Fortnite: Chapter 2
Fortnite: Chapter 2 has arrived, bringing a host of new features, cosmetics, and changes with it. One of the more interesting additions is the ability to upgrade your weapons on the fly, allowing you to enhance their rarity during matches.
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Why Some Fans Are Furious About Fortnite: Chapter 2
Fortnite: Chapter 2 has arrived, and so far, it's pretty much everything battle royale fans could've asked for and them some. But not everyone's happy about the changes, and if you're confused as to why, let us ask you this question: have you thought about Fortnite's Save the World mode lately?
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Goes Big With A New Map, New Mechanics, And More
Fortnite is now called Fortnite: Chapter 2, and in addition to giving players a brand new map full of never-before-seen locations, Epic Games also overhauled its battle royale shooter significantly, adding tons of new mechanics and features.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat The Ninja Saviors: Return Of The Warriors?
Back and bigger than ever, it turns out that this classic game, resurrected under the name The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors, has a few new ninja tricks up its sleeves in the short but sweet time it takes to finish the game's campaign.
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Apex Legends Gets A Spooky New Look In Fight Or Fright Event Trailer
Respawn Entertainment has dropped a new trailer for Fight or Fright, the first limited-time event for Apex Legends Season 3: Meltdown. The event will usher in a host of spooky cosmetics, a new mode, and a return to Kings Canyon.
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Apex Legends: How To Unlock The Lifeline Heirloom Set
Respawn Entertainment has chosen Lifeline as the next Legend to receive their own Heriloom, a rare cosmetic set that comes with a unique banner pose, melee skin, and intro quip. She will be the third character in the game to get one of the special legendary collections, following Bloodhound and Wraith.
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Borderlands 3 Show Me The Eridium Event Starts Tomorrow
At the start of the month, Gearbox unveiled their plans for the Borderlands Anniversary Celebration in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Borderlands franchise. The third event, titled "Show Me the Eridium," goes live this week, bringing several changes and bonuses to Borderlands 3.
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Fortnite: Have Players Deciphered The Meaning Of The Black Hole Numbers?
There is definitely more to "The End" of Fortnite than meets the eye,which left not just a black hole where a video game used to be, but numbers that appear to be some kind of code. What do these numbers mean? What kind of code is waiting to be cracked here?
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 1 Battle Pass Trailer Leaked
SkinTrackerCom, a Twitter account apparently dedicated to cataloging skins in battle royale games, leaked what appeared to be the trailer for Fortnite: Chapter 2's Season 1 Battle Pass before suddenly taking it down this morning.
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Life Is Strange 2 Physical Discs And Collector's Edition Are On The Way
Life is Strange 2, the episodic adventure from Dotnod, will reach its conclusion this December. In addition to the fifth and final installment, publisher Square Enix has revealed that two physical editions of the game will launch on the same day in Europe before coming to North America next year.
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Rumor: Fortnite 2 Is Available For Preload In China
We might have some hint of an answer as to how Fortnite will return, bigger than ever, if the rumor that the preload size is a whooping 13 GB is to be believed.
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Pokemon GO's Halloween Event Starts This Thursday
A dressed-up Pikachu -- and many other Halloween-themed Pokemon -- are part of the newest event coming to Pokemon GO this Thursday, Oct. 17.
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When Is Fortnite Coming Back Online?
Has a game ever deleted itself? Fortnite has come pretty darn close, with yesterday's "The End" event sucking the game's Battle Royale map and all players into a black hole. Fortnite has been nothing but an image of that black hole since, leaving players to wonder when the game might come back.
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Apex Legends Will Soon Get An Updated Firing Range
If you've ever wished you could test weapons and abilities more effectively in Apex Legends, that wish is about to come true. On a recent developer stream, several of the folks behind Apex Legends talked about some new updates that'll be making their way to the game in the weeks ahead.
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We Finally Understand The Entire Story Of The Witcher Games
Geralt of Rivia: the White Wolf, the Butcher of Blaviken, the Witcher. To tell the story of the Witcher games is to tell his story, all his exploits and adventures. Geralt's primary concern is hunting monsters, but it's the schemes of men that more often entangle him in trouble.
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Why We're Worried About Marvel's Avengers
While it likely won't break records like Endgame did, we still want the upcoming game to succeed.
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Riot Tells League Of Legends Pros And Casters To Avoid Sensitive Topics On Air
With the 2019 League of Legends World Championship group stage drawing near, Riot Games has clarified their stance on political statements during official broadcasts.
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Pokemon Masters Producer Apologizes, Promises Improvements
For those who didn't think that the mobile game Pokemon Masters lived up to its trailer, you're not alone. Many fans have voiced their disappointment with the game, and the producers have been listening. In a blog post yesterday, producer Yu Sasaki apologized for not meeting fans' expectations.
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Destiny 2's Newest Exotic Weapon Is Crashing The Game
How good is Divinity, the new exotic trace rifle obtained via the "Garden of Salvation" raid in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep? It's literally game breaking, according to a Reddit user who got to feel the gun's immense (and likely unintended) power in the game's Crucible multiplayer mode.
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Get Your Gwent On In The Closed iOS Beta
Want to play a round of Gwent? Soon you'll be able to on your favorite iOS device. Gwent: The Witcher Card Game is coming to the App Store later this month, but first the developers at CDPR are giving players a chance to help them work out all the bugs and strigas through a closed beta.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Leaks On The iOS App Store
Well, what do we have here? We know something major is going to happen in Fortnite this Sunday, as that's when Season 10 wraps up, along with an event that is literally called "The End." Now we may have an idea of what to expect when that "end" arrives: a new version of Fortnite.
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Fortnite: Watch 'The End' Of Season 10 On Oct. 13
Fortnite's action-packed Season 10 is coming to an end this weekend, and at this stage, we have more questions than answers. The one at the top of our minds, though, is this: will Fortnite be ditching its years-old battle royale map for something new?
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Avengers: Damage Control Gets New Trailer, Story Details
Thanks to a new trailer for Damage Control that's been released alongside new details about the experience, more questions can now be answered. So let's dive in.
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GTA Online Adds King Of The Hill Mode And A Sweet New Ride
In typical Rockstar fashion, the developer has added a wealth of rewards and new content to Grand Theft Auto Online this week, including a new mode and Sports car.
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Ubisoft Adapting Rayman, Watch Dogs, And More Into Animated Series
Following the release of the fourth season of their show Rabbids Invasion, Ubisoft has announced plans to adapt several of their video game titles into their own animated series.
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This Cuphead Clone Is Causing An Uproar
Let us introduce you to Enchanted Portals, the newest game from the team at Xixo Games Studio. It claims to draw inspiration from Cuphead... but maybe it draws a little TOO much inspiration.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Children Of Morta?
With six wholly fleshed out characters to try out in this family focused roguelite adventure, how long does it take to beat Children of Morta? We've got the answer for you here.
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The Biggest Unanswered Questions We Have About Borderlands 3
After dozens of hours sorting through purple and orange guns, you have to wonder: Did the story neatly tie up all the loose ends? Were there any plot threads left unfinished for us to ponder? We've gathered some of the biggest unanswered questions we have about Borderlands 3.
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Unveils The Unseen As Final Faction
Paradox Interactive has unveiled the Unseen, the final faction for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2004 cult classic from Troika Games.
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Jeopardy Fails To Check Facts, References Tetris Joke In Clue
On a recent episode of Jeopardy, we found out that Alex Trebek doesn't know a whole lot about Tetris. Because whoever put together his material for the evening -- those cards he reads from -- failed him in the worst way possible.
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Rumor: Rockstar Games Has Multiple Titles In Development
According to a former Rockstar Games developer, the company has multiple unannounced titles in the works. Is that Grand Theft Auto 6 we see on the horizon?
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ProbablyMonsters: New AAA Studio Launched By Ex-Bungie Boss
Three years ago, CEO Harold Ryan exited Bungie to work on a project that was, until now, hush-hush to the extreme. Today Ryan unveiled the existence of the company that made him walk away from the legendary studio behind Halo and Destiny: ProbablyMonsters.
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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Adds Skill-Based Matchmaking In New Update
Have you been enjoying your time with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled so far? It certainly feels like a worthy remake of the classic Crash racer, except something hasn't felt quite right about the game's matchmaking. Fortunately, a fix has arrived today.
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Overwatch Hero Mei Has Become A Symbol Of The Hong Kong Protests
Multiple posts have appeared on r/HongKong and the newly reopened r/Blizzard rallying the internet to transform Overwatch hero Mei into a symbol of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests. These threads are filled with slogans, messages of solidarity and support, and artwork.
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Epic Games Won't Ban Fortnite Players For Political Speech Even If They Lose Investors
Following the controversy sparked by Blizzard Entertainment's decision to suspend professional Hearthstone player Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai for sharing his support of of the Hong Kong protests during a post-match interview, another U.S. gaming company has taken a stand for free speech.
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Google Stadia Wants To Beat Lag By Predicting What You'll Do Next
Google Stadia's initial salvo -- its Founder's Edition launch -- is set to take place sometime next month, yet some gamers are still concerned about the service's viability. How will it handle lag, for instance? Google has a few ideas for that.
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Apex Legends: Keys Are Now Dropping For Those Mysterious Loot Vaults
Season 3 of Apex Legends didn't just bring a whole new map to Respawn's battle royale shooter; it brought a whole new map filled with secrets. Like those locked vaults containing top-tier loot: what's with those? We're now starting to find out.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Grid?
Fans of arcade racers, take note: the latest in the popular GRID series is coming out fairly soon, and judging by early reviews of the game, it's a credit to its genre. Not only that, it includes a decently sized career mode. So you may be wondering: how long does GRID take to beat?
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Apex Legends Death Throws Dr Disrespect Into A Rage
Dr Disrespect has opinions. You know that. We know that. He's a video game streamer, so the guy plays a lot of video games. And when he's not happy about something to do with a game -- either the way it plays or an outcome he was dealt while playing -- you can count on him talking about it.
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Urges You Can't Resist Satisfying In GTA
Over the years, players have found fun little distractions that prove to be much more entertaining than they probably should be. Because of this, it can be hard to resist indulging in even the silliest things GTA has to offer. Let's take a look at some of those.
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The Most Bizarre Gaming Bugs Of 2019
Not all bugs are created equal, though, and there have been some that were accidentally awesome (or not!). This year added its own slew of epic fails to the mix. Here are some bizarre gaming bugs that have amused and annoyed us in 2019.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Indivisible?
Indivisble is an action RPG, those who haven't played it are wondering: how long does the campaign take? Fortunately, we've got the scoop for you right here.
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Doom Eternal Delayed To March 2020; Switch Version Coming After That
We have some bad news for those who've been looking forward to Doom Eternal. id Software -- by way of its various social media channels -- announced a delay to the game this morning, pushing its release on most platforms to March 2020.
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Red Dead Online's Latest Legendary Bounty Is A Former Military Sharpshooter
Prepare yourself, Bounty Hunters. Red Dead Online has a new Legendary Bounty on offer and it's a real doozy. This week, licensed Bounty Hunters can take on Sergio Vincenza, an anarchist agitator and former military sharpshooter.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince?
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince launches today on just about every platform imaginable, which means fans of the series can now dive in and see what this latest entry has to offer. But how long does it take to beat?
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Fortnite Season 10 Out Of Time Mission Challenges
The last mission of Fortnite Season 10 is officially live, and it's called Out of Time. Here's what you can expect in terms of challenges and rewards from this latest mission.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Ghost Recon: Breakpoint?
How long does it take to beat Ghost Recon: Breakpoint? And how long is the main story versus the whole shebang? We've got a rundown of the game's campaign completion times, as well as how long it'll take you to see and do the rest of what the game has to offer.
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Corpse Party: Blood Drive Coming Soon To Switch And PC
Corpse Party games are heavy on the corpses, light on the parties. Never got to experience one of these horror stories for yourself? You'll soon have the chance to (cue maniacal laughter). Corpse Party: Blood Drive is coming to PC and the Nintendo Switch on Oct. 10.
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The Real Reason Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Bombed
Ghost Recon: Breakpoint was supposed to be better than Wildlands. This spin on the franchise would take place in a cooler locale. You wouldn't have the same disappointing A.I. squad that Wildlands provided you. And come on... JON BERNTHAL. What happened?
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Borderlands Anniversary Celebration Continues With Rare Spawn Hunt
Gearbox has announced another week of festivities in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Borderlands franchise. Borderlands 3 players have more in-game bonuses to look forward to, this time in the form of a Rare Spawn Hunt.
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Fortnite Pros Unite To Form Pro Player Association
We already knew that there are Fortnite players out there talented enough to make a living off of scoring Victory Royales, though previously we may have thought of them as lone players. Today's news, however, indicates that some have decided to come together for the benefit of all.
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Apple Arcade Adds Four New Games In Surprise Update
Apple Arcade, the new subscription service from Apple, surprised users with four new games over the weekend, including the debut of Pilgrims, a fresh offering from Machinarium developer Amanita Design.
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Stardew Valley Dev Breaks From Publisher Amid Controversy
Stardew Valley's creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has expressed his... well, concern about the allegations surrounding former publisher Chucklefish that have recently surfaced.
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One Punch Man Game Announces Closed Beta, Character Creator
Every kid dreams of being a superhero at one point or another. Now Bandai Namco is making our childhood dreams come true, allowing gamers everywhere to save the day in One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, a fighting game based on the quirky hit anime One Punch Man.
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Surviving The Aftermath Announced As Next Title In Surviving Series
Surviving Mars, the martian-flavored city building simulator from Haemimont Games and Paradox Interactive, has evolved into a series with the second title slated for release next year. Paradox unveiled the follow-up, Surviving the Aftermath, via a brief teaser trailer.
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The Most Expensive CS:GO Skin Ever Sold
How much money could you possibly make from CS:GO skins, and what is the most expensive CS:GO skin ever sold? The answer is surprising.
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This Is The Best Way To Breed Villagers In Minecraft
What if you'd finally found the ideal village in Minecraft, only to have it be raided? If you want to stay in your blocky utopia, it is possible to repopulate the area, but some methods take longer than others. This is the best way to breed villagers in Minecraft.
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Watch Dogs: Legion Release Date, Trailer, Pre-Order And Gameplay
If you haven't been keeping up, we've got you covered. Whether you're new to Watch Dogs or eagerly anticipating Legion, you've come to the right place. We gathered everything you'll need to know about Ubisoft's next open-world game set in a cynical future.
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The House Of The Dead 1 & 2 Are Being Revived And Remade
Arcade dwellers, rejoice! The spookiest and scariest of light gun arcade shooters are getting reanimated for modern hardware, as publisher Forever Entertainment has confirmed via Twitter that it has signed a deal with Sega to breathe new life into The House of the Dead 1 and 2.
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Fortnite Likened To Cocaine Use In Proposed Lawsuit
A Montreal legal firm has requested authorization to initiate a class-action lawsuit against Fortnite creator Epic Games, asserting that the developer made the battle royale title as "addictive as possible."
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Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Anniversary Event Lets You Ride A Pegacorn Proving Dreams Do Come True
Ubisoft is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, their deadly romp through Greek mythology. To mark the occasion, the developer has put together a special update that includes a new mount, new items, and the return of rare targets.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Also A Google Stadia Launch Title
You might've heard that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC. Not to be outdone, the Google Stadia team had an announcement of its own regarding Red Dead 2 and its expansion onto new platforms. Not only will Rockstar's 2018 hit make its way to PC next month, it'll also join Google Stadia in Nov.
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Writers Guild Of America Gets Rid Of Video Game Writing Award
Video games aren't deserving of writing awards; at least, not enough of them, according to the Writers Guild of America. For the 2020 awards, the WGA has decided to drop the video game category entirely, citing a lack of qualifying titles.
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Resident Evil 2 Invades Monster Hunter: World's Iceborne Expansion In November
Capcom is so amazingly weird. A few months after bringing The Witcher 3's Geralt in to slay monters in Monster Hunter: World, the company is now looking in-house for help. The result? A cross-over event between Resident Evil 2 and Monster Hunter: World -- Iceborne that is set to drop this November.
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Apex Legends Halloween Event Could Introduce A New Mode And A Creepier Kings Canyon
Things are pretty wild right now in Apex Legends. A new season just kicked off, and thanks to some dataminers, we're getting a look at what the game's Halloween event might have in store, weeks in advance.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered?
We're getting a remastered version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered, and if you're someone who never experienced the original, you may be wondering: how long does it take to beat?
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The Entire Borderlands Story Explained
That's why, in preparation for the release of the long-awaited Borderlands 3, it's probably a good time to do a bit of a recap of the story so far. Let's open the treasure trove that is the Borderlands timeline.
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What Ninja's Wife Jessica Blevins Really Thinks About Twitch
It's now been over a month since Ninja left Twitch behind in favor of Mixer and what we presume are greener ($) pastures. But Ninja's departure wasn't without controversy on Twitch's end, and it seems at the time, Ninja's wife Jessica had a lot to say about the way Twitch treated her husband.
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What You Should Know Before Making Your Own Minecraft Server
Minecraft is enormous; so enormous, in fact, that it's not even bound to the servers that Microsoft and Mojang host for the game. Many players out there host their own MInecraft servers, and you may be someone who has an interest in doing so yourself. But there are a few things to know first.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair?
Do you enjoy platformers like Donkey Kong Country? If so, there's a good chance you're going to love Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. It's a fitting homage to the Rare platformers of old, right down to its difficulty level. And that might have you wondering: how long does it take to beat?
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Video Game Mysteries That Remain Unsolved To This Day
Some mysteries simply aren't meant to be solved, but that doesn't stop us from trying. The following are examples that have had gamers scratching their heads for quite some time ... and will likely continue to do so.
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5 Best And 5 Worst Apple Arcade Games
The Apple Arcade sounds like a dusty corner arcade in your neighborhood, doggedly run by a guy named Frank since the '70s. In actuality, the Apple Arcade is Apple's answer to Xbox Game Pass: it's sleek, cheap, chic, and definitely not dusty.
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The Walking Dead: Saints And Sinners Lets You Fight Zombies In VR
Have you ever wanted to really feel like Rick Grimes? If so, we question your sanity, but we also have good news. Skybound, the company behind The Walking Dead television series, is producing a horror-survival VR game for the Oculus Rift called The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners.
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Town Of Light Dev Announces Psychological Thriller Martha Is Dead
From LKA, the developers behind the harrowing psychological horror adventure The Town of Light, comes a whole new dark tale: Martha is Dead.
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Untitled Goose Game Gets The Controller It Deserves
Have you ever wanted to experience the life of a goose in the most authentic way possible? According to one streamer, it's not done by simply playing Untitled Goose Game; it's by trying to actually become the goose.
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Pokemon Go Teases New Team Rocket Villains
Pokemon Go has introduced three new members of Team Rocket, hinting at the arrival of a big battle or event.
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Untitled Goose Game Could End Up On PS4 And Xbox One, Too
Honk if you have a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One! Players on PC and Switch are positively raving about Untitled Goose Game, and now it looks like those on other platforms might get a chance to experience the game, too.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Destiny 2: Shadowkeep's Campaign?
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is officially out, and aside from reports of some congested servers, it sounds like Destiny players are enjoying the expansion thus far. After running through Shadowkeep's campaign ourselves, we can tell you about how long it'll take to beat.
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Games That Are Going To Blow Everyone Away In 2019
If even half of these highly anticipated video games deliver, 2019 is going to be one heck of a year.
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New Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Trailer Shows Off Its Fallen Paradise
With the release of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint only days away, Ubisoft has set the hype train in motion with a new gameplay launch trailer.
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Why Yes, There IS An Official Overwatch Cookbook
IT'S HIGH NOON (somewhere), which means its lunchtime. Is there a better time to fish around in Overwatch: The Official Cookbook and try to find a recipe for your mid-day meal?
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The Video Game That Could Help Scientists Understand Nuclear War
For the past several decades, the threat of nuclear war has hung above our heads like a crashed airplane in the canopy of a jungle. We have no idea when it'll fall or what'll happen when it does. All we know is that it's up there, it's dangerous, and we'll never truly feel at ease.
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Dr Disrespect Gets Trolled By His 'Cousin' At TwitchCon
Okay, so maybe Dr Disrespect doesn't actually have a cousin who is also a streamer. And maybe that cousin wouldn't walk around TwitchCon roasting the Doc by pointing out all of the ways he's been disrespectful to others while livestreaming. But wouldn't it be great if that cousin did exist?
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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - How To Quickly Raise Your Power Level To 950
The Destiny 2: Shadowkeep expansion has introduced a change to the way players chase power in Destiny 2. So how do you quickly level up your power from 900 to 950?
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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - What Class You Should Play
The question of which class you should play in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep is a tough one. There are some differences between the classes, however, and knowing those might help you better decide which one to choose.
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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - How To Get The Seasonal Artifact
In the Shadowkeep expansion, Destiny 2 developer Bungie is approaching the game's sandbox in an entirely new way. Instead of issuing balance patches for weapons, exotic armor pieces, and abilities every few months, Bungie is instead altering the Destiny 2 meta with a Seasonal Artifact.
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Destiny 2: Shadowkeep - How To Quickly Raise Your Power Level To 900
The chase for power is what Destiny 2 is all about, and that hasn't changed now that the Shadowkeep expansion has arrived. And you're still climbing the power level ladder, trying to get that number as high as it can get.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening - How To Beat The Final Boss
The shape-shifting Nightmare that guards the Wind Fish's egg and serves as Link's Awakening's final boss attacks in six phases. During the first phase, it's shaped like a circle and bounces around the room. Most of your weapons won't harm it.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening - How To Swim
If you're exploring Koholint Island and your path is blocked by deep water or you see a chest stranded on an island that you can't reach, don't panic. It's not your fault. You simply haven't earned the flippers yet.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening - How To Fish
The fishing minigame returns in the Switch edition of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and while it comes with some new creatures to catch and new prizes to snag, it's more or less the same as it always was.
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Greedfall: How To Romance Companions
Companions play a key role in Greedfall, accompanying you into battle and affecting your standing with and access to the game's various factions. Ignore or insult a companion and you could transform them into a bitter rival, but treat them well, and they will stay by your side until the bitter end.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening - How To Get The Bird Key
Getting the Bird Key, which unlocks Link's Awakening's seventh dungeon, Eagle Tower, is one of the weirdest quests in the entire game. To start, you'll need to claim the ocarina from the Dream Palace if you haven't already done so.
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The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening - How To Get To Turtle Rock
Turtle Rock, Link's Awakening's eighth and final dungeon, isn't hard to find — you can see it in the upper left corner of the map as soon as you uncover the Tal Tal Heights — but getting inside can be a little tricky.
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Epic Games Store Adds New Features, Wishlist In The Works
A new Epic Games Store update has spruced up the client and website. More importantly, Epic has confirmed development on a highly requested feature: a wishlist.
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Nuclear Throne And Ruiner Go Free Next Week On The Epic Games Store
Want some new PC games at the low, low price of free? You can pick up two Halloween-appropriate titles from the Epic Games Store today. But you'll want to check the store next week, too, as we've now learned what Epic will be giving away then.
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Nintendo Wants To Bring More 3DS Franchises To Switch
The Nintendo Switch is still a hot seller, nearly two and a half years after its launch. Now it appears poised to supplant the 3DS as Nintendo's preferred home for portable titles.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Luigi's Mansion 3?
Luigi's Mansion 3 wins the award for Most Appropriate Release Date of the Year. This fun, spooky title comes out on Halloween. And if you're looking to pick up the latest entry in the Luigi's Mansion series, you may be wondering: how long does it take to beat? We've got that info for you right here.
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League Of Legends' New Hip-Hop Group Features Louis Vuitton Designs
True Damage will make their debut at the League of Legends World Championship in Paris on November 10. Drawing from the roots of the tournament's host city, the hip-hop group will feature designs created by French fashion house Louis Vuitton.
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Nioh, Outlast 2 Come To PlayStation Plus This November
Halloween may be done after Oct. 31, but you can keep the scares coming by downloading next month's PS Plus titles. Players can look forward to getting Nioh, the action RPG based in Japanese lore; and Outlast 2, the survival horror game that'll make you wish you had a samurai sword to use.
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Nioh 2 Gets Official March 2020 Release
Did you know that Nioh is coming to Playstation Plus in November? You might want to play it now, because the release of its much anticipated sequel is closer than we thought: Nioh 2 is coming to PlayStation 4 on March 13, 2020.
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Pokemon Sword And Shield Won't Support Cloud Saves
Pokemon is sticking to old fashioned saves when it comes to the newest games in the series. So get out those SD cards, because there won't be any cloud saves for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
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Xbox Games With Gold November 2019 Lineup Revealed
Microsoft has revealed their November picks for the Xbox Games with Gold lineup. First announced in 2013, the program provides Gold-level Xbox Live subscribers with free games every month.
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PlayStation 4 Has Now Outsold The Wii (But Still Trails The PS2)
Not only has the PS4 been soundly beating the Xbox One this generation, it's actually managed to do something even more impressive: it's sold more units than the Nintendo Wii.
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EA Games Are Returning To Steam
A new EA and Valve partnership will see the return of several Origin-exclusive PC titles to Steam, starting with the release of Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order on November 15. Other games are slated to follow, including The Sims 4, Unravel 2, FIFA 20, Apex Legends, and Battlefield 5.
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Sony Trademarks The Next 30 Years Of PlayStation
Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed trademarks for the next five generations of consoles, signifying that the behemoth has its eye on the future. As shared by trademark blogger Piercesword, Sony published trademarks for exclusive use of the terms PS6, PS7, PS8, PS9, and PS10 earlier this month.
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The Outer Worlds Lands On Switch Next Year
We already knew that the game would be available on the Switch at some point, we just weren't sure when. Now it looks like we won't have to sleep for seventy years while waiting: The Outer Worlds could be on the Switch as early as March 2020.
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Rumor: Horizon Zero Dawn PSVR Game Could Be On The Horizon
It just dawned on us: how cool would Horizon Zero Dawn be in VR? We're not the only ones mulling over this idea, apparently. Rumor has it that developers London Studio could be adapting the game for the PSVR, if Callum Hurley's cryptic tweet is to be believed.
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Epic Games Store: Soma And Costume Quest Go Free Next Week
The Epic Games Store has shared the next double-hitter slated to join their lineup of free games: Soma and Costume Quest.
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Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Launches On PC In January
It's been a long wait, but PC players now have a release date for Monster Hunter World's Iceborne expansion. The DLC will hit Steam on Jan. 9, 2020, and judging by the trailer for the release, those on PC are going to getting a far better Iceborne experience than those on console.
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Teamfight Tactics Exits Beta, Set 2 To Add New Champions, Elements, And Items
With the Teamfight Tactics beta drawing to a close, Riot Games has shared details about Set 2, including the new champions, elements, and items arriving with Patch 9.22.
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Ring Of Elysium Season 6 Adds New Characters And Adventurer Pass
Season 6 of Ring of Elysium, the battle royale game from Tencent Games, has arrived, bringing fresh characters, a revamped loadout system, a new Adventurer Pass, and more.
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The Last Of Us 2 Reportedly Delayed To Spring 2020
A mere month after receiving a release date, it appears The Last of Us Part 2 is getting a delay. Here's everything we know about the potential delay so far and what it could mean for both the game and for the PlayStation brand.
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Fortnite: Chapter 2 Forged In Slurp Mission Challenges, Hidden 'R' Location
Fortnite: Chapter 2 has now been out for over a week, believe it or not, and it seems the game has settled into a routine. We'll get new missions and challenges on Thursday (as usual), and we'll be able to earn new rewards by completing the various challenges the game puts forward.
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World Of Warcraft's Deathwing To Join Heroes Of The Storm Roster
Following years of fan requests, World of Warcraft's Deathwing is finally joining the Heroes of the Storm lineup. The massive black dragon will be the online battle arena game's largest character to-date.
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Destiny 2: How To Complete Leviathan's Breath Exotic Bow Quest
Remember that awesome looking exotic bow we saw in various Destiny 2 videos prior to Shadowkeep? That bow is now in the game, courtesy of a quest line that dropped today following the weekly reset. It's called Leviathan's Breath, and we have details on how you can get it for yourself.
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Panzer Dragoon: Remake Will Get A Physical Edition
Physical games aren't dead yet, according to Forever Entertainment. The company behind Panzer Dragoon: Remake announced that, along with a digital edition, collectors will be able to get their physical, real life hands on a physical, real life copy of the game this winter.
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Epic Games Store's Halloween Sale Discounts Some Of 2019's Best Titles
Halloween is one of the best times of the year for gamers. Beyond the costumes, we're treated to a plethora of spooky events and other promotions. The Epic Games Store is the latest vendor to get in on the ghoulish fun with their Halloween Sale, offering savings that are all treats, no tricks.
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Crusader Kings 2 Free To Play On Steam Amidst Massive Paradox Sale
In honor of PDXCON, Paradox Interactive's annual convention, the publisher has made Crusader Kings 2 free to play on Steam. This promotion debuts amidst a massive Paradox Interactive Publisher Sale, featuring up to 80% off in discounts.
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Massively Overleveled Pokemon Will Lurk In Sword & Shield's Wild Area
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield's Wild Area is the first real "open world" we'll be able to experience in a mainline Pokemon game. But look out: some of the wild Pokemon found within the Wild Area are incredibly powerful.
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Dota Underlords' Big Update Will Add New Heroes And Alliances
As Dota Underlords creeps towards the conclusion of its Beta period, Valve has shared some information about what it's termed "The Big Update," including the addition of new heroes and alliances.
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Get Yourself A Nintendo Switch For $25 Off (While It Lasts)
Nintendo games and hardware absolutely hate being on sale. But what's this? A Nintendo Switch -- the full, dockable kind -- selling at a $25 discount? It sure is. You can find the deal over on Amazon right now. But we're not sure how long it'll stay there.
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Epic Games Store: Layers Of Fear And Q.U.B.E. 2 Are Free Next Week
As our PC game collections grow fatter and fatter with free Epic Games Store titles, we have to wonder: how long can it last? In the meantime, we know that two more freebies are coming next week: Layers of Fear: Masterpiece Edition and Q.U.B.E. 2.
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Here's What Red Dead Redemption 2 Looks Like On PC
Yeah, we're probably going to be picking up Red Dead Redemption 2 again. Thanks to Rockstar, we just got our first look at the game running on PC, and it might actually be more gorgeous than we were expecting. It is a visual stunner.
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League Of Legends Bringing Back URF Mode For 10-Year Anniversary
In honor of League of Legends' 10-year anniversary, Riot Games has decided to bring back URF mode as a one-time experiment.
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VS. Castlevania Comes To Nintendo Switch Tomorrow
If you like a challenge and 8-bit graphics, then look no further. VS. Castlevania is coming to the Nintendo Switch on Oct. 17, thanks to the Arcade Archives.
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The Game Boy Is Back (Kind Of) Thanks To The Analogue Pocket
Strap on those nostalgia goggles, because the Game Boy is back... kind of. Analogue, the company behind some of the most celebrated remakes of retro hardware (the NES, Super NES, and Sega Genesis namely) is taking a crack at re-creating the experience of handheld retro gaming next year.
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Senna: What You Should Know About The Next League Of Legends Champion
Amidst a flurry of announcements during the "Riot Pls" League of Legends 10-year anniversary stream, Riot Games revealed the next champion coming to the game: Senna, The Redeemer.
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New Gigantamax Trailer Reveals New Pokemon Forms
The newest trailer for the upcoming release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield has revealed that some old Kanto favorites will take on new forms when Gigantamaxing, a.k.a. using the new mechanic that makes battling bigger than ever.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Little Town Hero?
The newest turn-based RPG from Game Freak is, surprise, surprise, not a Pokemon title. Rather, it's an adorable little game called Little Town Hero, in which players protect their little town from not-so-little monsters. How long does it take to beat? Let's find out.
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ALDI Is Selling A Gaming PC Now, For Some Reason
In the market for a new gaming PC? You don't have to bother building one yourself or buying from Alienware or Origin; not when ALDI has a perfectly good system for sale.
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Postal 4: No Regerts Announced And Launched Today
Without warning, Running With Scissors has announced and released the fourth iteration in the infamous, controversial Postal series on Steam Early Access.
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'Rampant Quitters' Can Receive Up To A Year's Suspension From Gears 5
The Coalition is clamping down on players who are quitting matches early in Gears 5, and the punishment is pretty severe.
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Where Is Pokemon Sword And Shield's Wild Area?
How big is Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield's Wild Area? An article in a Japanese magazine has revealed exactly how large that portion of the game's world is. And it's pretty massive, taking up the whole center of the Galar map.
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Resident Evil 5 And 6 Switch Demos Have Fans Worried
Older games, newer console: what could possibly go wrong? The Nintendo Switch is a fairly powerful platform (at least when compared to the last gen) and yet the demos for the upcoming releases of Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 for the Switch are experiencing some serious performance issues.
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Moons Of Madness Will Soon Slither Onto PC
What's scarier than the vast, empty expanse of space? Maybe the tentacles that live there. Just in time for Halloween, Funcom and Rocket Pocket Games' sci-fi horror game Moons of Madness is coming to PC on Oct. 22.
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World War 2 Shooter Hell Let Loose Is Free To Play On Steam This Weekend
Hell Let Loose, the first-person shooter from Black Matter Pty Ltd and Team17 Digital Limited, aims to capture the chaos, intensity, and desperation of World War 2 through massive 50 vs 50 multiplayer battles. If that sounds like your thing, the game is free to play on steam this weekend.
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Elect And Evaluate Your Local PokeStops With This New Tool
Remember how Pokemon Go had to strongly remind players to, you know, not break the law in order to get to PokeStops? Niantic Labs does. Today the developer of Pokemon Go announced a new tool for Niantic AR games that will allow players to elect, evaluate, and report PokeStops or Waypoints.
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Former Dragon Age Writer Reveals Chorus, A New Mythological Musical Adventure
Summerfall Studios, the narrative-driven development team helmed by Liam Esler and former Dragon Age writer David Gaide, has unveiled their first project: an interactive musical adventure rooted in Greek mythology.
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Brawlhalla Adds PS4 Cross-Play, Enabling All Platforms To Brawl
Perhaps that news about PlayStation 4 cross-play coming out of "beta" was true. The team behind Brawlhalla announced today that the free-to-play fighter now supports cross-play on PS4, which means the feature is now live across all of the game's platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
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Xbox Game Pass Adds Two Games Each For PC And Console
Looking to quickly pass the time between now and the weekend? If you're an Xbox Game Pass subscriber on PC, console, or both, you now have a few more games ready and waiting to be downloaded and played.
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Steam Will Soon Let You Play Local Multiplayer Games Online
Valve has a new feature in the works that will allow friends to play local co-op games online as if they were in the same room together.
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare, Observer Are Free Next Week On The Epic Games Store
Two more free games are coming to the Epic Games Store next week, courtesy of that self-imposed Epic rule that states M-rated games must always be accompanied by more widely playable releases. In this instance, though, which is which might come as a surprise.
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Is This Our First Look At Sony's New PSVR?
A new patent suggests that Sony may also be developing a sequel system to the PSVR alongside the PlayStation 5. Let's take a look at what the patent entails and what Sony might be building into PlayStation VR 2.0.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Specs And Pre-Order Bonuses (Oh My!)
We had a round of "yeehaws" following the news that, after a long, long year of waiting, hoping, and praying to Ayauhtéotl, Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC. Now there is even more to celebrate... if your rig is up for the challenge of a new and improved Red Dead Redemption 2, that is.
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Galarian Ponyta Will Be Exclusive To Pokemon Shield
Last week's super chill, ultra-mysterious 24-hour stream of Pokemon Sword and Shield gave us a glimpse of a mystical, magical version of Ponyta. Now The Pokemon Company has updated its Pokedex today, releasing official art and information about this new addition to the world of Pokemon.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Concrete Genie?
Concrete Genie recently released and, while it may not rival the size of PlayStation 4 behemoths like God of War, the title has a lot to offer. Faced with such a unique concept, you may be wondering how much time you'll get to spend with the game and whether the title has earned the $30 price tag.
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Outer Wilds Comes To PlayStation 4 Next Week
Outer Wilds, the enigmatic space explorer from Annapurna Interactive and Mobius Digital, will launch on the PlayStation 4 next week. The title, which places you in a 22-minute time loop that culminates in the local sun going supernova, released earlier this year for PC and Xbox One.
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PlayStation 5: It Has A Name AND A Release Window
After revealing some preliminary details about the company's next-generation console to Wired back in April, Sony recently spoke with the outlet again to shed more light on what is now officially called the PlayStation 5.
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World Of Warcraft Visions Of N'Zoth Update Will Add Two New Playable Races
World of Warcraft's current expansion, Battle for Azeroth, is drawing to a close. The upcoming Visions of N'Zoth update will bring you face-to-face with the elder god in an epic battle and introduce two new Allied races.
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'Important Cosmic Jobs' DLC Coming To Trover Saves The Universe
The new DLC coming to Trover Saves the Universe is free.
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Is The Zelda: Breath Of The Darkness And Switch 2 Rumor True?
You may have heard about a supposed leak for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This leak purports to give the game a real title, along with a release date. And it also makes some awfully big claims about Nintendo's next console; like, the one after the Nintendo Switch.
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70 GTA Missions Added With New Mod
Have you run through every little piece of Rockstar-developed content in Grand Theft Auto 5? Do you wish the game had more to offer in the way of single-player missions? Then feast your eyes on this new mod pack from modder alebal3. It doesn't just add one mission to GTA 5: it adds 70.
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Kirby Namesake And Donkey Kong Savior John Kirby Dies At 79
John Kirby, the man after whom Nintendo named their iconic pink puff ball, has passed away at the age of 79. Kirby forever earned Nintendo's gratitude after representing the company in a case to determine whether Donkey Kong violated the copyright for King Kong held by Universal Studios.
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World Of Warcraft Classic's Next Phase Is Coming Soon
All settled into World of Warcraft Classic? Finally getting close to level 60? Good. Get ready for the next batch of content coming your way, as Blizzard will be launching new dungeons, raids, and PVP features later this year.
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Xbox VR Could Be A Thing, According To New Patent
Will the next Xbox support virtual reality? That's the question being raised after the discovery of a new VR patent application filed by Microsoft yesterday.
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Is Nintendo Working On A New Mario Game?
Nintendo may have tipped its Cappy and revealed there to be a new Mario game (or two) in the works behind closed doors. Here's what we've learned so far.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Coming To PC This November
A little more than a year after releasing on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally making its way to PC.
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Rumored PS5 Feature Could Give Next PlayStation An Edge Over Scarlett
The next-generation console battle is just around the corner, and it seems as though graphics won't be the end all, be all measure... which leads us to some news Sony made recently regarding a new feature we could see in the PlayStation 5.
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Surviving Mars Goes Free Next Week On The Epic Games Store
It's not quite time to colonize other planets (yet), but you can give building a civilization on the red planet a go. Surviving Mars, the simulation strategy game from Haemimont Games, will be the next free title in the Epic Games Store next week. And who doesn't like free stuff?
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Could We See An Overwatch Character Join Smash Bros?
It's not often we can trace the source of rumors about a new Smash character back to a major developer like Blizzard, but that's exactly what's happening when it comes to seeing Overwatch characters in Smash.
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If You Played Pokemon As A Kid, Your Brain Might Be Different
As a gamer, you may have grown up with the belief that playing video games rots your brain. And you'd be forgiven for believing that urban legend. But it turns out that video games might actually help you utilize special parts of your brain.
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Pokemon Sword & Shield Devs Add New Features And Cut Old Ones
Are you attached to the past? Or ready to embrace the future? Some all new features are reportedly coming to Pokemon Sword & Shield, and they're replacing some older ones that you may know and love from past games.
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Mario And Luigi RPG Dev Files For Bankruptcy
Okay, okay, we'll be the first to admit: the Mario & Luigi RPG games aren't the most popular of Nintendo titles. But the news of AlphaDream filing for bankruptcy is still a sad surprise.
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Pug Scores A Halo Voice Acting Role
When it finally comes time to gun down grunts in Halo: Infinite -- due out in Holiday 2020 -- we want you to think about the sounds they make; the slurps and the growls. And then we want you to think about Gyoza, the pug pictured above. There's a good chance he was the voice actor for the bad guys.
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PlayStation Store Offering Up To 75% Off During "Games Of A Generation" Sale
PlayStation 4 users looking to add some new games to their collection can score up to a 75% discount on some of the best titles in recent years during Sony's "Games of a Generation" sale.
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PlayStation 4 Cross-Play Is Now Out Of Beta
Could we see more PlayStation 4 games support cross-play? The answer appears to be yes, according to a Wired article that -- believe it or not -- wasn't about cross-play at all.
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PlayStation Now Cuts Subscription Price To $9.99 Per Month
Is Sony already feeling the heat from competitors like Microsoft and Google? With Microsoft's Project xCloud opening to the public soon and Google Stadia coming next month, the company has decided to drop the monthly, quarterly, and yearly subscription prices for PlayStation Now.
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Is Luigi's Mansion 3 Scary?
Yes, Luigi's Mansion 3 is about ghouls and ghosts. Yes, Luigi himself is pretty terrified throughout the whole of the game. But no, the game really isn't all that scary. A far cry from a traditional horror game, Luigi's Mansion 3 is a charming kind of spooky appropriate for players of any age.
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Urges You Can't Resist Satisfying In Zelda Games
You spend enough time with a specific gameplay mechanic, and it starts to bleed into your everyday digital life. What we've got here is a list of the best of the best, the things you can do in Zelda that you just can't resist, and we don't even want to bother trying.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat Yakuza 4?
The Yakuza series has caught fire in recent years, prompting Sega to slowly but surely bring past entries forward. We recently got a remaster of Yakuza 4 on the PlayStation 4, and if you're brand new to the franchise, you may be asking: how long does Yakuza 4 take to beat?
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Is Death Stranding A Horror Game?
Similar to P.T., Death Stranding will feature some of gross, slimy, creepy things and scary moments. But it is not, by definition, a horror game.
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How Long Does It Take To Beat The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Of Cold Steel 3?
Do you want to get positively lost in an enormous RPG? The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 recently launched on PlayStation 4, and as far as the reviews are concerned, this is a big, big game.
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The Biggest Unanswered Questions About The Last Of Us
There's still a few lingering questions worth asking about where Joel and Ellie have been thus far. Some small, some huge, and yet, they're still questions that can't help but swirl around players' heads as the credits rolled the first time around in The Last of Us.
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Will Halo Infinite Have Split-Screen Multiplayer?
One thing returning in Halo Infinite -- something that wasn't present in Halo 5 -- is split-screen multiplayer, which Halo Infinite will include again right out of the box. Here's what we know about the feature so far.
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Vader Immortal: VR Star Wars Game Gets Trailer
VR gamers will soon get to immerse themselves in the Darth Vader experience. A gameplay trailer for the highly-anticipated Vader Immortal: Episode I debuted today at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention, and was subsequently posted to YouTube. The game will see a release on all Oculus platforms.
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