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• Destiny Video Teases More Of The Upcoming Final Event

  20-03-2017 23:41
  
  Another teaser video for Destiny's upcoming Age of Triumph event has arrived, with this one focused on some of the new and updated gear you'll be able to obtain.The video (above) appears to show off new armor--which is something we know that's on the way--along with new Raid Ornaments. There are also "reprised" weapons on display, including what looks like Fatebringer and the Vex Mythoclast.All of this will be covered during a livestream scheduled for this Wednesday, March 22. It's the third of
  
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• David Jaffe Talks About Going Below Drawn To Death's Juvenile Surface

  20-03-2017 23:39
  
  Veteran game developer David Jaffe didn't get to where he is by filtering his thoughts. It's fitting these days given the deliberately raw art style of his next game, Drawn To Death. Its high school-doodle-inspired visuals look like it's never been evaluated by a marketing department, which makes the game all the more intriguing. Underneath its juvenile humor is a potentially deep multiplayer shooter-brawler. In our most recent chat with Jaffe, it was easy to sense his excitement for the April 4
  
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• Nathan Drake Won’t Be In The Next Uncharted Game

  20-03-2017 22:48
  
  Those hoping for an appearance by Nathan Drake in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy are being let down well ahead of the game's release.In a post on the PlayStation Blog, writer Josh Scherr revealed that the idea of an apperance was contemplated before ultimate being discarded. "We entertained a few possible ideas around including Nate as a secondary character," he said. "But everything we did felt superfluous because we tied it all up with Uncharted 4."Naughty Dog made it clear in advance of Uncharted
  
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• What's Next For Iron Fist After Season 1

  20-03-2017 22:28
  
  The first season of Marvel's Iron Fist introduced us to Danny Rand and the training he received at the mystical city of K'un-Lun. He made his way back to New York City after being presumed dead for 15 years. Besides attempting to adjust to his old life, he had to deal with the deadly menace of Madame Gao and The Hand. Once the dust settles at the end of the first season, we have to ask: What's next for Iron Fist?Warning: There will be spoilers for Iron Fist Season 1 below. Claire Is Still Traini
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Headlines Two Solid Xbox One Bundle Deals

  20-03-2017 21:52
  
  If you're in the market for an Xbox One and want to play Mass Effect: Andromeda, two new bundle offers are worth a look.On Amazon, you can pick up a 500 GB system with a physical copy of Mass Effect: Andromeda and a digital copy of Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Gold edition (a $100 version that includes the Deluxe edition and season pass) for $300. As an added bonus, Amazon is throwing in a $10 credit towards Amazon Music Unlimited (its Spotify-esque service) and $10 toward your next Amazon Video purc
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda PC Patch Addresses Sound, Keyboard Issues

  20-03-2017 21:27
  
  Ahead of the game's full release tomorrow, a new patch has arrived for the PC version of Mass Effect: Andromeda that addresses some of the issues players have been encountering.Specifically, this update targets problems with black screens caused by a conflict with the Corsair Utility Engine (used for managing certain Corsair accessories, like keyboards and headsets), sound issues in multiplayer, and F-keys not functioning properly in multiplayer. That's according to producer Fernando Melo, who s
  
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• Resident Evil: The Final Chapter DVD/Blu-Ray Release Date And Bonus Features Announced

  20-03-2017 21:23
  
  Resident Evil: The Final Chapter will be released on home video in May, Sony announced today. The sixth and potentially last entry in the series will arrive via digital stores on May 2, with the DVD/Blu-ray scheduled to arrive on May 16.The home video version comes with a series of extras, including two featurettes, the first of which is titled "Explore the Hive." The second is called "The Badass Trinity & The Women of Resident Evil." Another featurette will cover movie's stunts and weaponry
  
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• The Big Bang Theory Renewed For Two More Seasons

  20-03-2017 20:11
  
  The Big Bang Theory is returning. It has been confirmed that the show has been renewed for at least two more seasons.As reported by Deadline, the main stars of the hugely popular comedy--Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, and Kunal Nayyar--have signed on for another 48 episodes, which will comprise Seasons 11 and 12.The show's renewal was delayed due to negotiations over the salaries of supporting cast members Melissa Rauch and Mayim Bialik. Rauch and Bialik joined the show
  
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• New Xbox One/PC Features, Including Custom Gamerpics, Coming Soon For Insiders

  20-03-2017 20:03
  
  Microsoft has announced a wide range of features it will release in the coming weeks for "select" Xbox Insider members on Xbox One and Windows 10.These include some additions that Microsoft has been talking about for quite some time, including Arena, which allows Xbox Live users to participate in tournaments--in this case, for World of Tanks. Profiles will also show a user's Arena tournament history and any upcoming tournaments, as well as a button allowing to join that person's broadcast if the
  
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• Nintendo Switch Version Of Secret Of Mana Sequel Teased

  20-03-2017 19:46
  
  Secret of Mana fans are getting quite the tease today: the series' official Japanese Twitter account has tweeted out a video of Seiken Densetsu 3 being played on a Nintendo Switch.#聖剣伝説 pic.twitter.com/uXD0hey02H— 聖剣伝説 -公式- (@Seiken_PR) March 20, 2017The 1995 game is the sequel to Secret of Mana, but it was only ever released on the Super Famicom in Japan. Unlike Secret of Mana, Seiken Densetsu 3 was never released on th
  
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• Mass Effect Andromeda Is A Game To Get Lost In

  20-03-2017 19:01
  
  Mass Effect Andromeda is a huge game. I've played for a little under 20 hours now, haven't progressed too far in the plot, and I feel I could easily play for another 60 hours before I had to return to the main plotline. More than that, I feel like I wouldn't mind playing for another 60 hours without progressing in the main plot. Andromeda may be a new galaxy for humanity, but its world is far from empty. More »
       
  
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• Overwatch PTR Update Tries Out Major Lucio Changes

  20-03-2017 18:51
  
  The latest update to arrive on Overwatch's public test realm introduces some significant alterations to Lucio and his ability to buff or heal nearby teammates.Put simply, the changes buff many of Lucio's abilities but limit his ability to aid his entire team at any one time. The area of effect on Crossfade has been reduced from 30 meters to just 10, but the amount of health restored by his healing song has increased by 50 percent. To help players adjust to this, a visual effect has been added te
  
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• 5 "I Think You'll Find" Moments from Shadow of War

  20-03-2017 18:45 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Zelda: Ocarina Of Time's Soundtrack Gets "Reimagined" With Slick Physical Editions

  20-03-2017 17:42
  
  A "reimagined" version of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time soundtrack is on the way soon in a number of formats, including very slick-looking CD and vinyl albums.Called Hero of Time, this Materia Collective project is a 21-track collection of songs that have been recorded by a 64-piece orchestra. You can see a full tracklist below and hear a 10-minute sample here.Hero of Time is being released digitally ($14) and in a limited-edition CD ($30) on March 27 through Bandcamp, with an iTunes rele
  
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• Dead Rising 4's Mini Golf, Frank-As-A-Zombie DLC Expansions Detailed

  20-03-2017 16:57
  
  Two new DLC packs are on the way for Dead Rising 4 in the near future, and Capcom has now provided further details about what they consist of.After outlining the game's DLC prior to release, Microsoft today shared more about the upcoming Frank Rising and Super Ultra Dead Rising 4 Mini Golf packs. Frank Rising is an "all-new single-player story" that covers the events of an outbreak in Willamette where Frank becomes infected. A "former ally" deems him incurable, but Frank "find[s] help from an un
  
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• New Injustice 2 Gameplay Shows Cheetah's Viciousness

  20-03-2017 16:11
  
  With its release date drawing nearer, Warner Bros. has published a new trailer for Injustice 2.The new video (above) centers around Cheetah, who was previously confirmed as a playable character. It provides a brief overview of what she's capable of, which primarily takes the form of her beating up Wonder Woman.This trailer comes not long after Cheetah was shown off in-depth during an Injustice 2 livestream. You can watch that segment below.We'll be learning the identity of Injustice 2's next cha
  
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• The Story Of Mass Effect: Andromeda - A Two-Part Documentary

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  Mass Effect: Andromeda arrives five years after the last entry in the series and explores a new, uncharted part of the galaxy light years away from the Milky Way. The original trilogy delivered a vast, rich universe filled with some of the most memorable characters in gaming, so expectations for the newest entry are high.Created by BioWare Montreal, with support from a number of sister studios, Andromeda is pitched as a new start for the series and a glimpse at its future. To get the inside stor
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Yanick Roy Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and its developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the interview material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Mac Walters Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and its developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the interview material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Jessica Campbell Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of the interviews
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Fabrice Condominas Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and its developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the interview material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Chris Corfe Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of the interviews
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Cathleen Rootsaert Interview

  20-03-2017 16:00
  
  The latest in GameSpot's documentary series explores the story behind Mass Effect: Andromeda and developer BioWare Montreal. As part of this video feature, we travelled to Boston and spoke to various members of the development team, ranging from studio executives and writers, to designers and creative directors.While some of these interviews are featured in The Story of Mass Effect: Andromeda, a great deal of the material was unused. In light of this, we decided to publish each of the interviews
  
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• Gym, Meet Esports

  20-03-2017 15:30
  
  We've already seen interactive Pong. Now meet the next step in real life borrowing a bit of flash from their virtual equivalent. More »
       
  
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• Why Is It So Hard To Make Video Games For Kids?

  20-03-2017 15:00
  
  “Daddy? DADDY!”I look up from my laptop. This video game was supposed to give me a precious 15 minute respite from the endless drudgery of parenthood. What the hell’s gone wrong now?“DADDY WHAT I DO?“WHAT I DOOOOOO?”It must be really hard to make a good video game for kids.I know this because to date, I have only played one good console game made for kids. More »
       
  
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• N4G Radio 03/20/2017

  20-03-2017 14:46 via n4g.com
  
  Another week, another massive game arrives as well as waifus, sneaky goblins, and hunting monsters.
  
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• Deals: Get 2TB Of Cloud Storage For Life

  20-03-2017 12:45
  
  Whether you're archiving old photos or securing some personal files, cloud storage is a handy way to preserve your precious data, and when it comes to cloud storage solutions, few give you as much bang for your buck as Zoolz. Offering a massive 2TB of storage space to the table, Zoolz Dual Cloud Storage nets you some serious space without breaking the ban More »
       
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Review Roundup

  20-03-2017 11:30
  
  It's been nearly five years since the last entry in the Mass Effect franchise. Mass Effect 3 launched in 2012 to mixed reception, with fans disappointed by BioWare's ending to the trilogy and characters they'd grown to love so dearly.The latest in the series, Mass Effect: Andromeda, brings the series to a whole new galaxy, with new locations and new personalities to explore. We recently interviewed BioWare about the controversy surrounding the end to the original trilogy and how that affected th
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda Review - More Like an Expansion | CGM

  20-03-2017 09:12 via n4g.com
  
  BioWare's Mass Effect saga returns with Scott and Sara Ryder, and a whole new universe to explore, but despite its flashes of brilliance, there are issues.
  
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• Let's Not Write Off Mass Effect Andromeda Yet

  20-03-2017 01:57 via n4g.com
  
  HPP: In the wake of all the news about Mass Effect Andromeda's faults, one brave journalist wants to remind us why we really love these games in the first place.
  
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• Beauty And The Beast Has Record Opening; Top 10 Movies At The US Box Office Revealed

  20-03-2017 00:52
  
  Disney's newest live-action movie, Beauty and the Beast, had a massive opening domestically and internationally. According to first-weekend box office estimates posted by Entertainment Weekly, the film made $170 million in the US for the Friday-Sunday period.This performance topples Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice ($166 million), which was the previous first-weekend record-holder for March.Internationally, Beauty and the Beast pulled in $180 million for its opening weekend, giving the movie a
  
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• Super Mario Run Coming To Android Next Week

  20-03-2017 00:40
  
  Super Mario Run will launch for Android platforms on March 23, Nintendo has announced.Back in January, Nintendo confirmed that Super Mario Run would arrive for Android in March, but this is the first we're hearing of a specific date. The game arrives with the Version 2.0.0 update, though no other details about what the update will contain were shared (via DualShockers).Android version of #SuperMarioRun will be available on 3/23 with the Ver.2.0.0 update! Pre-register now: https://t.co/dAxzTlppnG
  
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• Paladins PS4 Closed Beta Key Giveaway (Europe and Australia Only)

  20-03-2017 00:30
  
  We've teamed up with Hi-Rez Studios to give away 5,000 closed beta keys for Paladins to redeem on PS4 (Europe, Australia and New Zealand ONLY). This is an instant win and you will receive an email with the code within 24 hours.If you're a reader based in North America, South America, and Canada, follow the below links to grab keys that will work for you!Paladins closed beta code giveaway (PS4)Paladins closed beta code giveaway (Xbox One)Paladins is a team-based shooter with strategy elements and
  
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