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• Pokemon Go August 2018 Community Day Details Announced

  13-07-2018 23:57
  
  With July's Community Day now behind us, Pokemon Go developer Niantic has shared the first details about next month's event. August's Community Day will kick off on Saturday, August 11, but unlike previous events, it will return for an encore the follow day, August 12, giving players two chances to participate next month.Despite being available for an extra day, August's Community Days will still each only run for three hours, as was the case with previous events. During the designated times, pl
  
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• Nintendo Switch Eshop Adds Octopath Traveler, Captain Toad, And More Games This Week

  13-07-2018 23:55
  
  A bunch of new games are now available on Nintendo Switch. It's an especially busy week for Nintendo's hybrid console; 26 games in all have released for the system this week, including two of this summer's biggest titles: Square Enix's retro-inspired RPG Octopath Traveler and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.As its name implies, Octopath Traveler features eight playable characters, each of whom has their own unique storyline to follow. Along with a beautiful "HD 2D" visual style that harkens back
  
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• Marvel's Black Widow Movie Finally Has A Director - GameSpot Universe News Update

  13-07-2018 23:55
  
  Cate Shortland has signed on to direct Marvel's Black Widow.
  
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• Xbox One's 36 Best Backwards Compatible Games

  13-07-2018 23:32
  
  The Best Xbox One Backwards Compatible Games
  One of the best things Microsoft has done with Xbox One is make good on its commitment to backwards compatibility. New backwards compatible games are being added all the time. As with the most recent additions--Overlord and Overlord II--these are shared by Major Nelson on Twitter at 9 AM PT on Twitter, although there's no particular schedule for how many are released (if any) on a given day. It's always a mystery as to when we'll get more; we only kno
  
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• Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Show Will Start Filming Soon

  13-07-2018 23:09
  
  With the announcement that HBO ordered a pilot for a Game of Thrones prequel series in June, many fans have been cautiously optimistic that the prequel will help ease the inevitable mourning period following the end of the hit series. HBO only officially ordered a pilot, but now that the studio has confirmed a start date and location to film, it's starting to feel more real.Belfast Telegraph reports that filming will begin in October in Belfast, Northern Ireland through The Paint Hall studio, wh
  
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• Netflix's Anime Creators On What Counts As Anime

  13-07-2018 23:08
  
  Over the past few years, Netflix has greatly increased its anime library. This includes slightly older series like Death Note as well as newer ones like One-Punch Man, and many of them were popular before coming to Netflix. But there are also Netflix Original anime, which are licensed by and exclusive to the streaming platform. Recent hits include Aggretsuko and Devilman Crybaby, and the catalog continues to grow.Traditional anime fans are often sticklers when it comes to what can be called "ani
  
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• Fortnite: What You Should Know About Season 5 Changes -- Tips And Tricks

  13-07-2018 23:07
  
  Fortnite Season 5 is officially underway, and there's plenty of new content for players to sink their teeth into. We've already extensively covered the changes and additions, but we also wanted to collect all the new tips and tricks you'll have at your disposal. Unless you've dug into the patch notes, there are some notable changes across all platforms that you might not realize; here are some of the biggest.First and foremost, you'll want to know about the changes made to shotguns--especially c
  
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• Big Square Enix PC Game Sale: Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, And More

  13-07-2018 22:58
  
  It's a good time to be a PC gamer, because you can almost always find a sale going on somewhere. Right now on the Humble Store, Square Enix has dropped prices on its games by up to 85%. That means you can get great deals on series like Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider, Just Cause, and more. There's no end date listed, so grab any games you want before they go back to normal price. Now let's get into the specifics.Final Fantasy fans can get just about every game in the series for half off right now. Th
  
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• Xbox One Game Pass Adds The Brand New Warhammer: Vermintide 2 For Free

  13-07-2018 22:57
  
  After coming to PC in March, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has officially launched on Xbox One. And if you're a subscriber to Microsoft's Game Pass service, you can play it for free. That's good news to anyone who wants to help fight off a rat infestation.A sequel to Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Vermintide 2 is basically like Left 4 Dead in a Warhammer setting. It takes place in the apocalyptic End Times. You and three companions must fight through 13 levels to survive against Chaos soldiers and
  
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• Last Chance For Two Xbox One Games With Gold Freebies

  13-07-2018 22:56
  
  It's nearly the middle of July, which means time is running out for Xbox Live Gold subscribers to grab two of the Games With Gold that are available now. One is Smite Gold Bundle, an Xbox One holdover from June. The other is the Xbox 360 game Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown. Both games will go back to full price on July 15.Smite is a free-to-play MOBA game, but the Gold Bundle includes 20 additional gods, plus skins, announcer packs, and other extra content. It normally sells for $100, which ma
  
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• Best Game Deals Of The Week: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (US Only)

  13-07-2018 22:55
  
  Do you enjoy video games? Do you like saving money? If you answered yes to both of those questions, you've come to the right place. We've been tracking all the best video game deals for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and have gathered the best of the bunch right here. So, let's see what kinds of great games we can buy for cheap this week.This week you can find video game sales going on at Best Buy, GameStop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and the Nintendo Eshop, to name
  
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• Sign Up For Amazon Prime Trial, Get Free Games

  13-07-2018 22:54
  
  Amazon is going all out to drum up excitement for Prime Day, its annual sales event that sees tons of products across all categories get temporary price drops. Prime Day 2018 is a 36-hour event that kicks off July 16 at 12 PM PT (3 PM ET / 12 PM BT) and runs through July 17. While we don't know exactly what items Amazon will put on sale during Prime Day, the company has already begun offering up free PC games for anyone who links their Amazon Prime and Twitch accounts. All told, 21 free games ar
  
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• PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Deals At Best Buy This Week [Last Chance]

  13-07-2018 22:54
  
  Another week is here, which can only mean one thing: a new set of deals is available at Best Buy, both brick-and-mortar and online. This week finds a heap of pre-order bonus rewards, plus savings on a number of big games for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. If you see a deal you like, make sure you buy it before July 14, because there's no guarantee it will be around when next week's Best Buy deals go live.Anyone interested in Nintendo Switch can save some money this week. If you buy a Switch
  
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• $12 Gets You A Heap Of Steam Games, Including Conan Exiles

  13-07-2018 22:53
  
  Humble has begun gradually revealing its next bundle of games for its Humble Monthly subscription service. More games are generally revealed later in the month, with the full bundle revealed once subscriptions for that month have been closed off. This month's Humble Monthly will close for new subscribers on August 3.Revealed so far for the August Humble Monthly are A Hat In Time, The Escapists 2, and Conan Exiles--all of which unlock immediately when you subscribe, usually as Steam codes. That's
  
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• Pre-Amazon Prime Day 2018 Deals Available Now

  13-07-2018 22:52
  
  Amazon's Prime Day doesn't start until July 16, but the online retailer is already offering a number of deals to spark interest and get people talking about the retail holiday. The only hitch is that, like the deals on Prime Day, you need to be an Amazon Prime member to get the sale prices. You can sign up for Prime here, with a free one-month trial for first-time subscribers. With that out of the way, let's look at what pre-Prime Day deals are available to Amazon Prime members right now.Free PC
  
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• Dead Or Alive 6 Makes The Franchise More Approachable And Accessible For Newcomers

  13-07-2018 22:46
  
  The Dead or Alive franchise is infamous for its efforts to oversexualize its female fighters. That reputation has been helped along by the Dead or Alive: Xtreme spin-offs, a collection of titles that put all the women in skimpy bikinis as they play beach volleyball and seaside party games. The main series has also been difficult for newcomers to jump into, as each game lacks the type of single-player campaign that would help a beginner acquaint themselves with the combo-heavy system of strikes,
  
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• PS4's PSN Servers Down Again [Update: Back Online]

  13-07-2018 22:41
  
  Update: PSN's issues that cropped up on Thursday night (US time) appear to have returned. Players have reported being unable to connect to PSN and thus having no access to online games. Sony confirmed on Twitter that it's aware of the issues affecting PSN's servers, and its status page further reaffirms this. As with Thursday's server problems, this again is limited to PS4, and the page says, "You may have some difficulty launching games, applications, or online features. Our engineers are worki
  
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• Who The Hell Is Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan)

  13-07-2018 22:30
  
  Kamala Khan is one of the most popular comic book characters in the past decade and the first Muslim character to headline her own book in Marvel history.Find out more about Kamala's origin story, how Captain Marvel aka Carol Danvers inspired her and much more.
  
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• Everything We Know About Captain Marvel And Its Infinity War Connections

  13-07-2018 22:18
  
  How will Captain Marvel relate to Infinity War?With Ant-Man and the Wasp in theaters, the countdown to Captain Marvel has officially begun. We have a ways to go--it's coming out March 8th, 2019--but we've still got a pretty good idea of exactly what we should be expecting from the MCU's very first female-focused solo film.We're keeping a running list of every Captain Marvel related announcement, confirmation, and plot detail as they trickle in over the next eight months, so keep checking back fo
  
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• Pokemon Go August 2018 Community Day Detailed

  13-07-2018 22:05
  
  With July's Community Day now behind us, Pokemon Go developer Niantic has shared the first details about next month's event. August's Community Day will kick off on Saturday, August 11, but unlike previous events, it will return for an encore the follow day, August 12, giving players two chances to participate next month.Despite being available for an extra day, August's Community Days will still each only run for three hours, as was the case with previous events. During the designated times, pl
  
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• How To Get Octopath Traveler's Special Ending

  13-07-2018 21:57
  
  Octopath Traveler is a collection of eight tales, loosely tied together by the eight different people who decide to travel together. However, Twinfinite may have found a deeper connection that pulls the eight stories together. When examining Octopath Traveler's lore, Zhiqing Wan noticed The Gate of Finis is mentioned throughout all eight stories, and that there just so happens to be a post-game dungeon that may further explain that connection.Warning: Possible spoilers for Octopath Traveler ahea
  
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• Darksiders 3 Release Date / US Pre-Order Guide For PS4, Xbox One, And PC

  13-07-2018 21:32
  
  The action-adventure game Darksiders III is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC on November 27, 2018. It follows Fury, who's one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (even though she's a woman) and sibling to War and Death, the stars of the first two games in the series. Her mission is to take down the Seven Deadly Sins using magic attacks and her handy whip.If you're ready to lock in your pre-order for Darksiders III, you'll probably want to know what your options are. Brace yourself, because the
  
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• The Best Games Of 2018 So Far: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, And PC

  13-07-2018 21:23
  
  The First Half's Finest
  The first half of 2018 has delivered a wealth of amazing games well worth your time. Heck, the year is already shaping up to be similar to last in terms of quality--if not better. Big-budget games, like Dragon Ball FighterZ, God of War, and Far Cry 5 floored us with their attention to detail and complex mechanics. On the other hand, smaller indie experiences continued to turn our heads; Celeste and Iconoclasts proved to be standout games early standouts this year, but a m
  
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• PS4's PSN Servers Down Again, Causing Issues For Some Games

  13-07-2018 21:17
  
  Update: PSN's issues that cropped up on Thursday night (US time) appear to have returned. Players have reported being unable to connect to PSN and thus having no access to online games. Sony confirmed on Twitter that it's aware of the issues affecting PSN's servers, and its status page further reaffirms this. As with Thursday's server problems, this again is limited to PS4, and the page says, "You may have some difficulty launching games, applications, or online features. Our engineers are worki
  
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• Best Nintendo Switch Games Out Now (July 2018 Update)

  13-07-2018 21:10
  
  Switch Games That You Need To Play
  The release of the Nintendo Switch marked the beginning of a new generation for Nintendo. After the lukewarm reception of the Wii U, many were beginning to wonder if the company would be able to survive in today's console market. However, it defied all expectations with its hybrid console/handheld console. Alongside the Switch's release was the universally praised The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, giving it the killer app it needed to quickly rise to the
  
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• Venom: Here's A Close-Up Look At The Marvel Character In The New Movie

  13-07-2018 20:37
  
  Venom is still a few months out from hitting theaters around the globe, and fans are finally getting a better look at the upcoming Sony movie, featuring a Marvel character, that does not take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Movie rights can be confusing.Recently, Entertainment Weekly revealed a couple of shots from the movie, and one of these images is a close-up of the titular character himself, Venom. As you can see in the first image below, the live-action version of Venom closely res
  
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• The Predator: Everything We Know About The Latest Film In The Franchise

  13-07-2018 20:15
  
  The Predator franchise of movies is known for its violence that has been popular since the 1980s. It started with the initial 1987 film, Predator, and then spawned multiple sequels, a video game, a novel, and two crossovers with the Alien franchise. Even though there have been several sequels and spinoffs, there's always room for more because the predators can always come back, and that's exactly what happens in The Predator, the latest film in this universe.What It's AboutAfter Quinn Mckenna e
  
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• Fighting EX Layer Review: One-On-One Fun

  13-07-2018 20:00
  
  Fighting EX Layer is a one-one-one fighting game that's built for a very specific audience. There's no tutorial, no story mode, not even a basic arcade mode yet. However, the resulting game is built purely on competitive fighting with focused efforts on making the brawling as satisfying and engaging as possible. And to that end, developer Arika succeeded spectacularly.Fighting EX Layer comes from Arika, the developer behind the Street Fighter EX series for the PlayStation 1 and 2, and features m
  
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• Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee Bring Back Jessie And James

  13-07-2018 19:41
  
  Along with a new English trailer, The Pokemon Company has shared a Japanese theatrical trailer for Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee. The ad showcases some more footage of the upcoming Nintendo Switch RPGs, but most notably, it gives fans their first look at a pair of familiar faces who will be returning in the games: Jessie and James of Team Rocket.Just as in the classic Pokemon Yellow version--which served as the inspiration for the upcoming titles--it appears Jessie and James wil
  
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• 10 Free PC Games For Amazon / Twitch Prime Members

  13-07-2018 19:40
  
  All month long, Amazon has been giving free PC games to Amazon/Twitch Prime members in an effort to build anticipation for Prime Day. The Prime Day sales event doesn't officially begin until July 16, but free games--plus a few other deals--are available right now. All told, 21 free games will be offered to Prime members in July, and 10 are available right now.To get your free games, you'll first have to link your Twitch and Amazon Prime accounts. Then head to Twitch.tv and click the crown icon n
  
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• Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Dates Announced For PS4, Xbox One, And PC

  13-07-2018 19:32
  
  Treyarch has shared more details about the upcoming beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The developer revealed that it will host two separate tests for the shooter--one for multiplayer, the other for the battle royale-style Blackout mode--ahead of the game's launch, with the first scheduled to kick off next month.Those who pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be able to participate in the Private Multiplayer Beta, which will begin first on PlayStation 4 from August 3-6. An additional beta se
  
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• PS4 And Xbox One Is Getting Warface This Fall, Along With New Updates To Battle Royale

  13-07-2018 19:31
  
  Released in 2013, Crytek's PC free-to-play shooter Warface has found a passionate fanbase that's been keeping up the game. Focusing on class-based gameplay, the online shooter has upped its scope by adding in new co-op missions, raids, competitive gameplay modes, esports events, and even jumping into the battle royale craze with its own take on the mode. But now, Warface will be making a return to consoles on PS4 and Xbox One this fall.Announced back in June, the upcoming console ports of Warfac
  
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• Pokemon: Free Legendaries For July 2018 Available Now, Here's How To Get Them

  13-07-2018 19:25
  
  The Year of Legendary Pokemon rolls on with another pair of free Legendaries for Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Next month, The Pokemon Company is giving away two powerful monsters that originally appeared in Pokemon Black and White versions: Tornadus and Thundurus.Continuing the trend of previous distributions, the Legendaries will be given out in different ways depending upon your region. US residents can pick up a free download code for the Pokemon at the electronics section of Target from
  
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• DC's Aquaman: New Image Reveals Palace Of The Fisherman King

  13-07-2018 19:15
  
  We're still a week away from the first look at footage from the upcoming DC adventure Aquaman, which will debut its trailer this year's San Diego Comic-Con. However, we're starting to get an idea of what to expect visually from the movie. Following the first pictures that were revealed last month, a new image has been released.It comes via Entertainment Weekly once more, and reveals the royal palace of the Fisherman King, who rules one of the seven kingdoms of Atlantis. He's in the center of the
  
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• Octopath Traveler and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Switch Launch Livestream

  13-07-2018 18:47
  
  Join Mike and Peter as they journey through Octopath Traveler and solve some fun puzzles for treasures in Captain Toad's Treasure Tracker.
  
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• You Can Now Feel Even Worse About Avengers: Infinity War's Ending

  13-07-2018 18:45
  
  The ending of Avengers: Infinity War is pretty emotionally brutal, but we didn't behold the full scope of the unspeakable horror. Marvel film head Kevin Feige recently confirmed that it's actually even worse than what was depicted on-screen. Spoilers follow.The Marvel blockbuster ends with the villainous Thanos successfully acquiring the Infinity Stones and slotting them into his magic glove, only to fulfill his deranged mission: ending half of all life with a snap of his fingers to leave the un
  
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• Who Could Last Of Us Part 2's New Companion Character Be? - GameSpot Daily

  13-07-2018 18:35
  
  Last of Us Part 2 director Neil Druckmann confirmed that Ellie will have an NPC companion in the PS4 game, while Nathan Fillion possibly teased Uncharted movie news.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: Date, Best Deals, Free Games, Tips, And Everything You Need To Know

  13-07-2018 18:29
  
  July's fireworks and barbecues might be behind us, but that means it's nearly time for Amazon Prime Day 2018 to happen. This Black Friday-like event returns once again this summer, and this year will see a longer-than-usual event. You can expect the Amazon to offer temporary discounts on games, tech, movies, toys, and anything else you might want to buy from the world's largest online retailer. Other retailers may also offer discounts that day to cash in on the commerce craze. Here's everything
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: 7 Tips To Get The Best Possible Deals

  13-07-2018 18:24
  
  Amazon's Prime Day is approaching fast. This year, the online retailer's mega-sale event kicks off on July 16 and runs through July 17, going for a total of 36 hours--longer than we've seen in the past. Amazon promises it will have big savings across all categories of items--which covers everything from games to TVs--basically like a Black Friday sale in July. The only catch is that you have to be a Prime member to get the deals--though if you're not, we have a free solution below. Here are some
  
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• Shenmue: Return To Dobuita Street Trailer

  13-07-2018 18:23
  
  Join Adam Koralik and Imran Yusuf as they revisited the real life location of Dobuita Street, the iconic place that was recreated in Shenmue.
  
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• New PS4 Game Deals On US PSN Store: $20 GTA 5 And More

  13-07-2018 18:19
  
  If you own a PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, or PS Vita, you can save money on hundreds of games right now. Sony is running a massive mid-year sale on the PlayStation Store, with discounts on games like Fallout 4 ($18), Diablo III: Eternal Collection ($36), and Assassin's Creed Origins ($36). Sweetening the deal even more is that PlayStation Plus members get an extra 10% off the sale prices. The ongoing sale runs through July 17, and you might think that's all the discounts you'll get this week. Y
  
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• New Fortnite Season 5 Tips And Tricks For 5.0 Update's Changes

  13-07-2018 18:12
  
  Fortnite Season 5 is officially underway, and there's plenty of new content for players to sink their teeth into. We've already extensively covered the changes and additions, but we also wanted to collect all the new tips and tricks you'll have at your disposal.First and foremost, you'll want to know about the changes made to shotguns--especially considering how significant they've been to player strategy in the battle royale. Shotguns will now indicate how many pellets actually hit, with visibl
  
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• Pokemon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Bring Back Jessie And James

  13-07-2018 17:32
  
  Along with a new English trailer, The Pokemon Company has shared a Japanese theatrical trailer for Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu and Let's Go, Eevee. The ad showcases some more footage of the upcoming Nintendo Switch RPGs, but most notably, it gives fans their first look at a pair of familiar faces who will be returning in the games: Jessie and James of Team Rocket.Just as in the classic Pokemon Yellow version--which served as the inspiration for the upcoming titles--it appears Jessie and James wil
  
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• Hurry And Get This Free Game On Steam

  13-07-2018 17:07
  
  If you hurry, you can snag yourself a free game on Steam right now. The game in question is Hacknet, but it won't be free long. The deal ends July 14 at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET, 6 PM BT), when it goes back up to its regular price of $10 / £7. You can grab it here.Hacknet is a well-received hacking simulator that kicks off when you receive a message from a recently deceased hacker named Bit who connects you with a hacking group called Entropy. That launches a series of missions in which you use t
  
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• Octopath Traveler Review Roundup

  13-07-2018 17:05
  
  Octopath Traveler has been stirring nostalgia-hungry RPG fans since it debuted as an early project for the Nintendo Switch. More than a year later, the loving homage to 16-bit RPGs has finally released, giving fans a chance to pick up a game inspired by the likes of Final Fantasy 5 and SaGa Frontier.While it takes clear inspiration from those classic RPGs, though, it has a few unique tricks up its sleeve. The combat system is reminiscent of the more recent Bravely series, with the ability to sta
  
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• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: New Characters, Release Date, And Everything We Know So Far

  13-07-2018 17:00
  
  Following a tantalizingly brief teaser trailer back in March, Nintendo formally unveiled its next Super Smash Bros. game at E3 2018. The new installment in the beloved fighting series arrives on Nintendo Switch later this year, and while there are still undoubtedly many details we don't yet know about it, Nintendo revealed a ton of information about the game during its June presentation, giving us a good idea of what to expect.To catch you up on everything Nintendo has revealed about the game so
  
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• Mortal Kombat X's Ultra-Low Graphics Get Family Friendly | Potato Mode

  13-07-2018 17:00
  
  Joey and Erick decide to pick apart Mortal Kombat X's settings this week, bringing out the worst graphics in the game's Fatalities & X-Ray Moves, and also making the game much safer for work than ever before.
  
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• Madden NFL 19 Player Ratings Revealed

  13-07-2018 16:58
  
  The final list of player ratings for Madden NFL 19 have come online, revealing how each NFL player stacks up in this year's pro football game from EA Sports. As summarised by Pasta Padre, The Philadelphia Eagles, who won the Super Bowl in February, have nine players rated 90 or above and 26 players rated 80 or above, and are considered the strongest team this year. The Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints trail closely behind.There are seven players rated 99 this year, i
  
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• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Review Roundup

  13-07-2018 16:27
  
  Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker was an underappreciated little gem in its day. The charming puzzle-platformer spun off of the individual "Adventures of Captain Toad" challenge stages in Super Mario 3D World. Toad may lack a lot of Mario's dexterity, but the challenges of his more limited move-set made for an inventive experience of its own.Nearly four years later, Captain Toad has dusted off his kerchief and backpack and set out for a new frontier on the Nintendo Switch, with a budget price and s
  
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• See Warface On A PS4 In This TDM And Special Operations Gameplay

  13-07-2018 15:00
  
  Warface is a free-to-play shooter with co-op, raids, pvp, and battle royale coming to PS4 and Xbox One this year.
  
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