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• What Happened To Monday Review

  14-08-2017 23:40
  
  What Happened To Monday is a dystopian film taking place in a futuristic police state that is bathed in expositional dialogue, and it hits Netflix on August 18. It tries to be many different things, from a detective story to an action film to an overly complicated conspiracy theory. While the movie's identity is constantly shifting between genres, it never becomes a drag thanks in large part to the dynamic acting from the lead. It's a movie that tries to be a lot of things, but if you forget abo
  
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• Pokemon Dev Says Ruby/Sapphire Were The "Most Challenging" Games To Make

  14-08-2017 23:23
  
  Following a successful title is a daunting task for any developer, but that's especially true for a series as popular as Pokemon. Pokemon director Junichi Masuda recently revealed to Game Informer that the series' first Game Boy Advance installments, Ruby and Sapphire, were actually the most challenging Pokemon titles to make.Part of the reason Ruby and Sapphire posed such a problem for Game Freak was due to the Game Boy Advance's hardware, which was more powerful than what the developers were a
  
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• Deadpool 2 Stuntwoman Killed After On-Set Accident

  14-08-2017 23:09
  
  A stuntwoman has died on the set of Deadpool 2. It has been confirmed that the death occurred as a result of a motorcycle accident while the movie was shooting in Vancouver.According to Variety, the unnamed stuntwoman crashed into the glass window of the city's Shaw Tower. The site reports that the stunt had been completed successfully four times, but the stuntwoman lost control of the bike on the fifth run-through.Following the accident, Vancouver police tweeted a short statement:A stunt driver
  
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• Suspected Game Of Thrones Leakers Arrested In India

  14-08-2017 22:57
  
  Four people in Mumbai have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Season 7 Game of Thrones episode, according to a report by Variety.Earlier this month, the episode was leaked to pirating streaming sites before it premiered on HBO. Now police in India have arrested and charged four individuals, all of whom work for or used to work for Prime Focus Technologies. Prime Focus is an outside data-management company used by Star India, HBO's pay-TV distribution partner in the country. Star Ind
  
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• The DuckTales Reboot's First Episode Is Free Right Now

  14-08-2017 22:18
  
  We've seen some teases and small bits of the new DuckTales reboot over the past year, including the cast singing the theme song and a trailer. But now we can get our best impression of the show yet, as you can check out the first episode for free."Woo-oo!," as the episode is titled, takes the form of an hour-long movie of sorts on TV; its runtime is about 44 minutes. It can be purchased for free on Amazon or Google Play. Alternatively, you can simply head over to YouTube and watch it on Disney X
  
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• Pokemon Go's Legendary Birds Are Returning For A Limited Time

  14-08-2017 22:15
  
  Mewtwo isn't the only Legendary Pokemon on the way to Pokemon Go. Developer Niantic has announced that the game's previous four Legendaries--Lugia, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos--will also be returning throughout the rest of the month.Beginning today, players will have another chance to add all four of the Legendary birds to their collections. As before, the Pokemon will appear at Gyms as Raid Battle bosses. Players will have to team up with other trainers to battle the powerful Pokemon; once de
  
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• Rami Ismail on International Game Dev, the Health of Indie Games, and Vlambeer's Future

  14-08-2017 22:13 via n4g.com
  On this week's episode of The 1099 Podcast, co-founder for indie studio Vlambeer and speaker/world traveler, Rami Ismail, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the state of independent game development. Rami explains the benefits of being open to your audience, the biggest misconception the average "gamer" has about how games are made, how he deals with media criticism, the impact geography has on game design, how to predict new genre trends, and what it was like watching his mom play a video ga
  
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• World of Warcraft Streamer Banned For Hurricane Katrina Remarks?

  14-08-2017 22:12 via n4g.com
  World of Warcraft streamer Asmongold has been banned by Twitch, potentially for comments made regarding Hurricane Katrina.
  
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• Who's Your Favorite Game Developer?

  14-08-2017 22:12 via n4g.com
  Making a great video games is a monumental task and not everyone can do it. So we asked TZR who their favorite game developers were. Check out their list!
  
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• UK Sales Charts For The Week Ending August 12th, 2017

  14-08-2017 22:11 via n4g.com
  Monday means it's time for another UK sales update! Here are the UK Sales Charts for the week ending August 12th, 2017. What were the top games in the UK?
  
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• Observer Review | MonsterVine

  14-08-2017 22:11 via n4g.com
  Bloober Team has created a stylish, noir, cyberpunk world with Observer.
  
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• Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Review (2017) Screen Critics

  14-08-2017 22:11 via n4g.com
  Hellblade; Senua's Sacrifice tells the intimate story of a woman on a journey through Hell to face the demons of her past/ What did Screen Critics think of it though?.
  
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• Call Of Duty: WW2 Early Access Trailer

  14-08-2017 22:11 via n4g.com
  Played at E3 and cannot wait for more.   The Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer private beta trailer has been released and looks great.
  
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• Arctis 5 Headset Review - Colorshift into High Gear | COGconnected

  14-08-2017 22:11 via n4g.com
  COGconnected writes: The Arctis 5 gaming headset blends ostentatious aesthetic design with actual, legitimate function while sacrificing little in the process.
  
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• LawBreakers Review Roundup

  14-08-2017 22:00
  
  Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski is finally back with a new game, LawBreakers, and it's out now on PS4 and PC. The hero shooter has been frequently compared to Overwatch, but Bleszinski and developer Boss Key have tried hard to differentiate it.Although LawBreakers shares much in common with other hero shooters, it also features some riffs on tried-and-true shooter mechanics. These changes include low-gravity zones and very high mobility.Critics have now had a chance to check the game out,
  
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• Sonic Mania Review | MonsterVine

  14-08-2017 21:57 via n4g.com
  Sonic Mania is nothing short of a triumphant return to the spectacular roots of the Sonic franchise.
  
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• A look at the Hyperkin EVA Hard Shell New 2DS XL Carrying Case

  14-08-2017 21:54 via n4g.com
  A few details and images have been revealed for the EVA Hard Shell New 2DS XL Carrying Case.
  
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• StarCraft Remastered Launches Today On PC

  14-08-2017 21:49
  
  StarCraft is a classic real-time strategy game, but it's fast approaching its 20-year anniversary. Those who have become fans through the more recent StarCraft II series of games or Heroes of the Storm (which features numerous StarCraft characters) face a tall task in attempting to revisit the original game. That changes today, with Blizzard releasing its first-ever remaster, simply titled StarCraft Remastered.As announced previously, this overhauls some areas of the game while leaving others--n
  
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• PS4/Xbox One Version Of Okami HD Reportedly On The Way

  14-08-2017 21:34
  
  It appears Capcom has another port in store for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this year. Kotaku UK is reporting that Okami HD is coming to the two consoles this December.According to the outlet, two separate retail chains in Europe listed the game in their internal physical release calendars for December 12. As is always the case with such listings, there is a chance this information could turn out to be inaccurate, but the fact that it appeared in two separate retailers located in different parts
  
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• Guy Falls Asleep On Stream, So Devolver Gives Away Games In His Chat

  14-08-2017 21:30
  Publisher promotions are usually pretty cringeworthy. Except for Devolver Digital, which always seems to do the craziest shit. More »
       
  
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• Sonic Mania Review Roundup

  14-08-2017 21:26
  
  The first of this year's two Sonic games, Sonic Mania, releases tomorrow for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One (the PC version, however, has been delayed to August 29). Unlike the hedgehog's recent adventures, Mania turns back the clock to his glory days, mimicking the look and feel of Sonic's iconic Genesis outings while shedding the excess characters, gimmicks, and other baggage his series has accumulated over the years.Ahead of its release, reviews for Sonic Mania have begun appear
  
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• Let's Play Shadow of Mordor Part 9: SORRY SCOTLAND

  14-08-2017 21:22 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War Has A Special Endgame Mission Type That Ties Into LOTR

  14-08-2017 20:57
  
  Middle-earth: Shadow of War doesn't come out on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One until October, but we're getting a sneak peak at a special endgame mission type, courtesy of Eurogamer.Shadow Wars is a series of missions available after the game's main story ends (when you've conquered all of Mordor). Sauron's army launches a counter assault against Talion--attacking different regions to re-conquer the fortresses you've won. Eurogamer says the assaults are split into stages and the assaults will g
  
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• Turn Yourself Into Pikachu With Snapchat's Newest Filter

  14-08-2017 20:41
  
  Snapchat is frequently used by companies to promote their products, offering themed lenses that highlight the release of a new movie by turning your head into a Transformer or something of the sort. The Pokemon Company is the latest company to go this route, letting you turn yourself into the most iconic of Pokemon (no, not Mr. Mime).Yes, you can turn your very own face (or that of unsuspecting loved ones) into a Pikachu'd version, complete with ears, nose, and red cheeks. Opening your mouth wil
  
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• Sonic Mania Review - The Long Wait Is Over | We Got This Covered

  14-08-2017 20:30 via n4g.com
  WGTC writes: Sonic Mania is a fantastically well-worked continuation of an iconic franchise, and a great reminder of why the Genesis games were so well loved.
  
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• Miitopia Review - A Repetitive Journey With My Mii and Me | COGconnected

  14-08-2017 20:29 via n4g.com
  COGconnected: Welcome to Nintendo's latest RPG epic adventure, Miitopia! Available on the Nintendo 3DS & 2DS handhelds, starring the beloved Mii characters.
  
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• M1: A Death in the Desert Review | 10lb Gamer

  14-08-2017 20:29 via n4g.com
  When M wakes up in an abandoned hotel he has no memory of how he got there. How far will you go to discover the truth?
  
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• Graze Counter Review | Gamers Heroes

  14-08-2017 20:29 via n4g.com
  Gamers Heroes writes: Henteko Doujin and Bikkuri Software dare all would-be pilots to live dangerously with their shoot-em-up throwback Graze Counter. Is this risky flight game worth the reward, or should you stay on terra firma?
  
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• Rick And Morty's Greatest Enemy Is Rick Himself

  14-08-2017 20:00
  In what is becoming a running theme, the latest Rick and Morty episode parodies two well-known franchises. the cult of superheroes in the Avengers films, and the gimmicks underpinning the Saw films. But those parodies serve as a backdrop to the greater drama, the destruction of Rick by his own hand. More »
       
  
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• Here's What's In The Call Of Duty: WW2 Beta On PS4 And Xbox One

  14-08-2017 19:39
  
  Call of Duty: WWII's multiplayer beta launches later this month, and we now have a better idea of what to expect from it.The beta will feature the Pointe Du Hoc, Ardennes, and Gibraltar maps. Developer Sledgehammer notes there will be "at least three" multiplayer maps included, suggesting more could be added before the beta wraps up. Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint will all be playable, as will War, the new mode that we think helps to make WWII feel fresh. Specifically, you'll be able
  
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• Pokemon Go's Next Legendary Is Mewtwo, And It'll Be Tough To Catch

  14-08-2017 18:46
  
  Another Legendary is on the way to Pokemon Go. Players will soon have the opportunity to catch Mewtwo, but doing so won't be quite as simple as with previous Legendaries.Mewtwo was unlocked following its successful capture at a Pokemon Go Stadium event in Japan. It's now coming to the game around the world as part of a new feature called Exclusive Raid Battles. These will "periodically appear" at Gyms and play out like the Raids that are already available, except you'll now need an invitation in
  
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• The Division's Big Free 1.7 Update Launches This Week, Here's What's New

  14-08-2017 18:31
  
  Ongoing support for The Division continues, with the next big patch now just a day away. Ubisoft has announced the details of update 1.7, which overhauls existing systems and introduces a new activity type.The new trailer above offers a brief overview of the update. Most significant are Global Events, which are limited-time events with special gameplay modifiers that pay out exclusive rewards. These events will begin "regularly" and provide the option "to activate additional modifiers for some m
  
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• Ahead Of PS Plus's Price Hike In Europe, There's A Great Deal Available

  14-08-2017 18:29
  
  Unfortunately for European PlayStation players, PlayStation Plus is getting a price increase soon. However, before that happens, you can grab a 15-month subscription at the current price for 12 months in Europe.This is a nice gesture from Sony, which recently announced that the normal price of the service will be bumped up £10 / €10 to £50 / €60 per year. Right now, you can buy 15 months for just £40 / €50, meaning that you get three months free. The price hike g
  
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• Marvel's Final Defenders Trailer Sets Up "The War For New York"

  14-08-2017 18:26
  
  The Defenders is the latest Marvel series, and it unites the four heroes of previous Netflix shows--Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. The final trailer has now been released--check it out below:The Defenders hits Netflix in its entirety on August 18. This last trailer follows a clip that was released last month. There have also been some cool motion posters and this earlier promo.The show stars Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Colter (Luke Cage), an
  
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• Deals: This Award-Winning Password Manager Is 60% Off

  14-08-2017 17:45
  Cybercrime is growing, and anyone can fall victim to ransomware, data dumping, and the like. That's why it's important now more than ever to ensure your online accounts are secure, and while there are plenty of tools out there to help you do so, few can match what RoboForm Everywhere brings to the table. More »
       
  
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• GOG Giving Away Free Game, Selling $3 "Piñatas" With Mystery Games

  14-08-2017 17:27
  
  GOG has launched a new sale that's a bit different than usual, and it's also giving away a free game for a very limited time.The freebie is Deadlight, the 2012 side-scroller developed by Rime and The Sexy Brutale studio Tequila Works. You specifically get the Director's Cut edition for free, which includes a new mode, improved controls, and enhanced visuals. It's free from now until August 16 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST; grab it here.As for the sale, it's unusual in that you don't actually know
  
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• What's Your Favourite Form Of Exercise?

  14-08-2017 17:15
  We had a few colleagues take part in the annual City2Surf marathon on the weekend, which has resulted in some hobbling around the office over the last couple of days. So for this week's Off Topic, it's a good chance to ask. what's your preferred form of exercise? More »
       
  
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• Certain Destiny 2 High-Level Activities Won't Allow Mid-Mission Loadout Customization

  14-08-2017 16:58
  
  Destiny 2 is coming in only a few short weeks, but we're still learning more about the game and how it differs from Destiny. In the new issue of Edge magazine, according to subscribers, Bungie revealed that there are big changes coming to high-level activities: certain endgame activities will restrict loadout customization, and Nightfall Strikes will now be timed.Locking down players' loadouts is something that Destiny 1 never did. In any situation, players could modify their gear and weapons to
  
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• People Are Rediscovering The Beauty Of No Man's Sky

  14-08-2017 16:30
  Image. Reddit (Omkitron)With the release of the recent Atlas Rises updates, people are flocking back to No Man's Sky in the thousands. And while the new additions don't correct all the game's faults, it has been a good reminder that No Man's Sky can be one pretty, pretty game. More »
       
  
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• Pokemon Go Adding A New Legendary, But It'll Be Harder To Catch Than Previous Ones

  14-08-2017 16:24
  
  Another Legendary is on the way to Pokemon Go. Players will soon have the opportunity to catch Mewtwo, but doing so won't be quite as simple as with previous Legendaries.Mewtwo was unlocked following its successful capture at a Pokemon Go Stadium event in Japan. It's now coming to the game around the world as part of a new feature called Exclusive Raid Battles. These will "periodically appear" at Gyms and play out like the Raids that are already available, except you'll now need an invitation in
  
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• Lawbreakers Is Good Fun, If A Bit Obnoxious

  14-08-2017 16:00
  If you can get past the obnoxious packaging, Lawbreakers is surprisingly good fun. More »
       
  
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• Legendary Anime Director Hayao Miyazaki To Make New Movie

  14-08-2017 15:59
  
  When the Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli shut its doors for an indefinite hiatus in 2014, it seemed like it was the end of an era for the legendary studio. However, it has now been confirmed that Ghibli is to resume film production, and veteran director Hayao Miyazaki has started working on a new project.According to Empire, Ghibli announced Miyazaki's involvement in a new movie in a press statement. It revealed that the production studio had been reopened via a small ceremony last mont
  
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• Splatoon 2 Review Didnt Stay Fresh | Bite Size Gamer

  14-08-2017 15:57 via n4g.com
  Bite Size Gamer Writes:
  "If fun measures the quality of a game, Splatoon 2 delivers the fun emphatically and it is definitely worthy to join your Switch Library."
  
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• Jump, Step, Step Review - Xbox Tavern

  14-08-2017 15:57 via n4g.com
  Jump, Step, Step is another puzzle adventure that's arrived on Xbox One. This game in particular has an interesting mechanic, but it is well executed?
  
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• Can arena shooters be successful free-to-play games?

  14-08-2017 15:55 via n4g.com
  Would Lawbreakers have been more successful had it been a free-to-play game instead of a paid one? Can arena shooters work as free-to-play games?
  
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• Top 20 Upcoming PS Vita Games Q3/Q4 2017

  14-08-2017 15:54 via n4g.com
  Handheld Players reveals its top 20 upcoming PS Vita games of Q3/Q4 2017.
  
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• How To Pre-order SNES Classic Edition

  14-08-2017 15:43
  
  August 3 update: The previously available Walmart pre-orders were ultimately canceled. Nintendo has since revealed that SNES Classic pre-orders should arrive in the US by the end of August. We don't yet know when they will go up for sale exactly, but you can check out the store listings at some major retailers through the links below.AmazonBest BuyTargetJuly 21 update: For the first time, the SNES Classic has come up for pre-order in the United States. It's unclear how long it will last for, but
  
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• The Golf Club 2 review - ChristCenteredGamer

  14-08-2017 15:38 via n4g.com
  Besides the controls and the stability issues the game is well done. We really enjoyed our time creating our golfer and hope other golf games take notice. The course creator is a lot of fun and addictive. It's just sad that the golfer and course creator are the fun part of the game and not the actual golfing.
  
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• Something for the Weekend: The Best VR Discounts on Steam

  14-08-2017 15:32 via n4g.com
  Looking for a bargain? Check out this weeks discounted VR titles on Steam.
  
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• This Week's PS4, PS3, And Vita PSN Deals Announced

  14-08-2017 15:15
  
  Sony has revealed the latest round of discounts on the PlayStation Store. This week marks the last chance to save on digital games as part of Sony's Totally Digital promotion, while PS4, PS3, and Vita players can find an assortment of Square Enix and Rockstar titles on sale for their respective platforms.As usual, PS4 owners have the wider selection of discounts to choose from, particularly when it comes to Square Enix's offerings. The latest chapter in its flagship RPG series, Final Fantasy XV,
  
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