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• Shenmue 1 & 2 Release Date Confirmed For August

  03-07-2018 23:49 via gamespot.com
  
  Following its apparent leak on the Australian Microsoft Store, Sega has confirmed pricing and release details for the upcoming Shenmue I & II collection. The combo pack will launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on August 21, and it'll retail for the budget price of US $30 / £25 / AU $49.95.First announced during the Sega Fes fan event earlier this year, the Shenmue I & II collection combines both Dreamcast classics together in one package. The games come with a handful of imp
  
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• The Best Cheap PC Games On Steam You Can Buy Right Now

  03-07-2018 23:40 via gamespot.com
  
  Great Computer Games At Low Prices
  Due to the nature of the platform, PC has the broadest array of games you'll find anywhere. With the majority of those games playable on modern hardware, save for occasional instances where current operating systems don't support certain games, that means you have a Herculean task in front of you when deciding what to buy and play.Similarly, whereas console and handheld games see discounts on a more irregular basis, there are constantly sales on places like Ste
  
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• Fortnite Playground Mode - The Quest For Epic Jumps Gameplay

  03-07-2018 23:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite's limited-time Playground mode on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and mobile is a great way to get better if you don't get griefed first.
  
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• The First Purge (2018 Movie) Review: Violence Without Purpose

  03-07-2018 23:29 via gamespot.com
  
  The Purge movies have always been about the 1% versus the 99, the privileged against the underprivileged--the rich trying to exterminate the poor by pitting them against one another while sitting safe in fortified ivory towers. In the previous three movies, that theme served as the core, beneath a veneer of fantastically stylized violence, with gangs of roving murderers draping their cars with Christmas lights and donning exaggerated masks over preppy school uniforms. In The First Purge, that th
  
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• Free PS4 PS Plus Games For July 2018 Now Available

  03-07-2018 23:24 via gamespot.com
  
  A new month is now officially underway, and with it comes another batch of free titles for PlayStation Plus subscribers. As per usual, July's PS Plus lineup consists of six games divided up across PS4, PS3, and Vita, all of which are available to download at no charge through the end of the month.Headlining PS4's selection of freebies is Heavy Rain, the narrative-driven game from Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream. Heavy Rain originally launched for PS3 back in 2010 and was re-release
  
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• Free Dragon Ball Super: Season 1 Available Right Now

  03-07-2018 23:14 via gamespot.com
  
  Dragon Ball Super is the newest Dragon Ball anime series, starting in 2015 and ending earlier this year. It follows Goku and his friends after the defeat of Majin Buu, and while things start off peacefully, they don't stay that way for long. Now, thanks to a big deal from Microsoft, you're able to download the explosive first season of the series for free, and if you're hooked, you can buy the following three seasons at a big discount.In a listing spotted by Wario64, the Microsoft Store is givin
  
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• Shenmue 1 & 2 Release Date / Pre-Order Guide For The US: PS4, Xbox One, PC

  03-07-2018 22:57 via gamespot.com
  
  A collection of Shenmue I & II is heading to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 21. This collection contains the original Shenmue, which launched on the Dreamcast in 1999, as well as the 2001 sequel, which came out on both Dreamcast and the original Xbox. The suggested retail price for the collection is $30.While these aren't true HD remakes or remasters of the games, they do come with some advantages over the originals beyond being playable on modern hardware. You'll be able to choos
  
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• GameStop Summer Sale: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Deals In The US

  03-07-2018 22:48 via gamespot.com
  
  It's a good time to stop by the local GameStop or head to the website, because between now and July 15 the retailer is running its annual summer sale. This year you can find lots of good deals on games, consoles, and accessories for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The main difference between this sale and GameStop's regular weekly sale is quantity. A lot more games are on sale now than usual, even if the sale prices are about the same as you'd find any other week. At any rate, let's dive in
  
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• Fortnite Playground Mode Is Finally Out Alongside New 4.5 Update

  03-07-2018 22:36 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite: Battle Royale has gained another new mode, as the Playground LTM (limited-time mode) is now live. The mode first launched a few days ago, but was taken offline soon after due to server problems. After an extended week that lasted almost a week, the issues have now been resolved, and the mode is available to play on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.Unlike previous limited-time modes, Playground is intended to be a "low-pressure environment" that acts much like a private se
  
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• Mega Man 11 Debuts An Explosive New Boss

  03-07-2018 22:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Mega Man 11 is fast approaching, with only two of the eight Robot Masters revealed so far. Now we can make that three, because Capcom has just taken the wraps off another on its official blog. Blast Man is a theatrical showman who occupies an abandoned theme park that he's revised after his own "Blast Man Adventure."As you may expect from the name, Blast Man lobs bombs, then hits his Power Gear to create super-bombs with bigger explosions. Your reward for beating him is the Chain Blast, a sticky
  
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• Fortnite Adds Drum Gun In New Update; Patch Notes Released

  03-07-2018 22:10 via gamespot.com
  
  In addition to the arrival of the delayed Playground mode, a new content update (version 4.5) is now available for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. The update introduces a handful of new weapons to both Save the World and Battle Royale modes, including the recently-teased Drum Gun.Following the rollout of the 4.5 content update, players can now find and wield the Drum Gun in Battle Royale mode. Epic describes the new gun as a "hybrid weapon that combines the stopping p
  
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• Hundreds Of PS4 Game Deals During Sony's Mid-Year Sale

  03-07-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Good news for deal hunters: Sony is running a massive Mid-Year Sale on the PlayStation Store, with discounts on over 800 items between now and July 17. That's a seriously big sale, significantly larger than most weekly PlayStation Store sales. So if you're looking to save money on digital PS4, PS3, PS Vita, and PSVR games, now's the time to do it. And if you're a PS Plus member, you get a bonus 10% off. Let's take a look at some of the biggest and best games that are on sale right now.To kick th
  
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• 15 Patriotic And Fun Movies To Watch On The 4th Of July 2018

  03-07-2018 21:57 via gamespot.com
  
  Start up the grills, open a refreshing can of your favorite beverage, and watch a bunch of explosions happen in the sky. That's right, the United States holiday the Fourth of July is right around the corner, and you know what that means? It's time to stay inside, beat the heat, and watch a bunch of movies!But what kind of movies should you watch in order to properly celebrate the U.S.'s independence from Great Britain? Obviously, you should watch some super-rad patriotic movies that'll make you
  
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• The First Purge (2018) Review: Violence Without Purpose

  03-07-2018 21:38 via gamespot.com
  
  The Purge movies have always been about the 1% versus the 99, the privileged against the underprivileged--the rich trying to exterminate the poor by pitting them against one another while sitting safe in fortified ivory towers. In the previous three movies, that theme served as the core, beneath a veneer of fantastically stylized violence, with gangs of roving murderers draping their cars with Christmas lights and donning exaggerated masks over preppy school uniforms. In The First Purge, that th
  
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• Marvel's Ant-Man And The Wasp Review: What Infinity War?

  03-07-2018 21:37 via gamespot.com
  
  There's a recurring source of tension in Ant-Man and the Wasp thanks to Scott Lang's sentence of two years under house arrest for his actions in Captain America: Civil War. No matter how many zany adventures Paul Rudd's character has in this sequel, he has to periodically race back to his San Francisco apartment and re-don his ankle bracelet whenever hapless FBI agent Jimmy Woo (the funny Randall Park) decides to check in on him. It's a fun bit, and it harks back to an earlier age in the MCU, wh
  
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• Why Ant-Man And The Wasp Was Released After Avengers: Infinity War But Set Before It

  03-07-2018 21:11 via gamespot.com
  
  It's hard to argue that the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline can be a troubling one. Whether it's the small inconsistencies--when, exactly, is Spider-Man: Homecoming set--or the order or the films relative to their place in the timeline, there's always quite a bit to sift through. Warning: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War follow.That's no different for the MCU's next release, Ant-Man and the Wasp. Though it's releasing after the game-changing events of Avengers: Infinity War, the new Marvel
  
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• The First Purge Review Roundup Isn't Promising

  03-07-2018 21:08 via gamespot.com
  
  The First Purge will get its general release on July 4, but in the meantime, the reviews are starting to roll in. The film is a prequel of The Purge franchise. It follows a group of lower income people as they protest the purge and try to survive the night. The film is meant to illuminate the origins of the purge and offer some social commentary.The film is directed by Gerard McMurray, as opposed to the series creator James DeMonaco, who directed the previous Purge films; DeMonaco stuck to writi
  
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• Marvel Movie Boss Says Female Director Announcements Are Coming

  03-07-2018 20:47 via gamespot.com
  
  While for the most part, Marvel Studios has been the undisputed leader of the comic book movie phenomenon, there is one piece of the puzzle where the MCU is lagging behind the DC universe: female representation. While Patty Jenkins is hard at work directing the second Wonder Woman movie, Marvel has yet to debut its first standalone movie about a female hero or feature a female director behind the camera.That will change with Captain Marvel's release in 2019. Starring Brie Larson, the upcoming MC
  
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• Xbox One: Best Backwards Compatible Games

  03-07-2018 20:31 via gamespot.com
  
  The Best Xbox One Backwards Compatible Games
  One of Microsoft's strengths when it comes to Xbox One is its commitment to backwards compatibility. New backwards compatible games are being added all the time. As with the latest bunch--Assassin's Creed Liberation HD and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter--these are routinely announced 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.Even in lieu of
  
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• GTA 5 Offers More Free Money As 4th Of July Deals Go Live

  03-07-2018 20:30 via gamespot.com
  
  GTA V wants you to blow things up in GTA Online this Independence Day; it's offering tons of deals on themed items, along with businesses you can buy. This is also the week when anyone who signed up for Rockstar's Guest List last week will get to reap the rewards, meaning you'll get an extra GTA$300K just for logging in.From now until July 9, you'll be able to get 40% off the "Independence Day-themed" content below. As always, the items come with a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek humor.Vapid Lib
  
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• Steam Summer Sale 2018: 21 Games To Buy For $20 Or Less

  03-07-2018 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Steam's Summer Sale for 2018 is live and ongoing. Valve recently launched the annual promotion, which takes the form of the Steam Intergalactic Summer Sale. You likely already know the basics of what to expect: It offers significant discounts on countless games. That spans everything from big-budget, triple-A games to lesser-known (but nonetheless excellent) indie games. According to Valve, there are more than 10,000 on sale. So many options can make it downright overwhelming to browse Steam's
  
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• Code Vein Story And Character Details Revealed - GameSpot Daily

  03-07-2018 20:23 via gamespot.com
  
  We learned more about Code Vein ahead of its release date on September 14 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, while someone has created PT for PC.
  
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• The First Purge Movie Review: Violence Without Purpose

  03-07-2018 20:15 via gamespot.com
  
  The Purge movies have always been about the 1% versus the 99, the privileged against the underprivileged--the rich trying to exterminate the poor by pitting them against one another while sitting safe in fortified ivory towers. In the previous three movies, that theme served as the core, beneath a veneer of fantastically stylized violence, with gangs of roving murderers draping their cars with Christmas lights and donning exaggerated masks over preppy school uniforms. In The First Purge, that th
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update Adds Hero Starfighters; Full Patch Notes Released

  03-07-2018 20:11 via gamespot.com
  
  Star Wars Battlefront 2 is getting several updates this year. EA unveiled a roadmap that details when players can start seeing content drops. The first update is free and out now. It launches a new Hero Starfighter mode and patches Hero gameplay, map layouts, and a few other quality-of-life improvements.Hero Starfighters is a new multiplayer mode that pits two teams of four against one another. Every player spawns as one of the Hero ships for their side. When a player is killed, they can no long
  
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• Xbox One Adds Two New Backwards Compatible Games

  03-07-2018 20:06 via gamespot.com
  
  Microsoft continues rolling out more backwards compatible games for Xbox One. Following last week's three additions to the BC library, Major Nelson has announced that two more Xbox 360 titles are now playable on the current-gen console: Assassin's Creed Liberation HD and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.Assassin's Creed Liberation HD is a home console port of the formerly Vita-exclusive title. A spin-off of Assassin's Creed III, Liberation is set in Louisiana and casts players in the
  
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• The Best Xbox One Game Deals This Week On The Xbox Store

  03-07-2018 19:39 via gamespot.com
  
  A new sale on Xbox One and Xbox 360 games is live on the Microsoft Store. You can find the full details here, but we've sorted through the offers and selected the highlights below. Note that some of the deals require you to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription, while others are available to everyone. The sale ends July 9, so don't wait too long to purchase any games that catch your eye.For starters, there's a big sale on Mega Man games. With the 11th core installment in this long-running franchis
  
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• More Of Code Vein's Story Revealed In New Character Trailer

  03-07-2018 19:32 via gamespot.com
  
  Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for the company's upcoming action-RPG Code Vein. The trailer focuses on Mia Karnstein, one of the Revenants who can accompany the player throughout the game as a "buddy." These Revenants, vampiric humans who gain power in exchange for lost memories and a lust for blood, have their own quest lines and stories. Moments in Code Vein's story can change depending on which Revenant the player chooses to travel with and help.As the player journeys through Vein,
  
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• How Ghost Of Tsuhima Balances Fact Versus Fiction

  03-07-2018 19:24 via gamespot.com
  
  Talking to Chris Zimmerman, Sucker Punch co-founder and programmer on Ghost of Tsushima, it's clear his latest game is a dream project that's given purpose to his innate passion for Japanese history. The upcoming PS4 game is based on an actual 13th-century Mongol invasion that serves as catalyst for the fictional hero's transformation from quintessential samurai to scrappy shadow warrior.According to Zimmerman, Sucker Punch has gone to considerable lengths to study the island of Tsushima and und
  
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• Fortnite Playground Mode Is Finally Out Alongside New Update

  03-07-2018 19:23 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite: Battle Royale has gained another new mode, as the Playground LTM (limited-time mode) is now live. The mode first launched a few days ago, but was taken down soon after due to server problems. Thankfully, the issues have now been resolved, and the mode is available to play on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.Unlike previous limited-time modes, Playground is intended to be a "low-pressure environment" that acts much like a private server. It allows players to explore the ma
  
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• Game Release Dates In July 2018: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, And Xbox One

  03-07-2018 19:22 via gamespot.com
  
  It's July, which means we've finally hit the second half of 2018. Summer usually has a reputation for being a rather dry period for exciting games, but this month looks to have some interesting titles to keep you busy during the warm and sunny days. In the month of July, there's a surprising amount of remasters and re-releases looking to find new homes on PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One--which includes Sonic Mania Plus and the cleverly named Red Faction: Guerilla Re-Mars-tered Edition. While remas
  
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• Understanding Ghost Of Tsushima's Picturesque Violence

  03-07-2018 19:00 via gamespot.com
  
  We recently shared Sucker Punch's approach to historical accuracy for Ghost of Tsushima, the upcoming samurai game based on an actual 13th-century invasion of Japan that features decidedly non-13th-century elements. As studio lead Chris Zimmerman described, the team will lean hard into historical fact so long as it doesn't conflict too strongly with the mainstream definition of samurai, be it their stereotypical appearance, combat techniques, or demeanor.Sucker Punch's concoction of facts and fi
  
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• That GTA 6 Release Date Listing In GTA 5's Online Mode Is Fake

  03-07-2018 18:35 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto V players in GTA Online have reported receiving in-game messages stating that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch in 2019. Developer Rockstar Games has addressed the rumors, confirming the messages are fake and not from official channels.GTA Online players reported receiving the message, which reads, "Rockstar Message GTA VI Coming 2019," on Reddit and the GTA Online forum. This inevitably prompted people to ask the Rockstar Support Twitter account about it. The response follows bel
  
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• Fortnite's Playground Mode Is Finally Out

  03-07-2018 18:33 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite: Battle Royale has gained another new mode, as the Playground LTM (limited-time mode) is now live. The mode first launched a few days ago, but was taken down soon after due to server problems. Thankfully, the issues have now been resolved, and the mode is available to play on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.Unlike previous limited-time modes, Playground is intended to be a "low-pressure environment" that acts much like a private server. It allows players to explore the ma
  
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• Fortnite: Battle Royale Update Adds New Drum Gun; Patch Notes Released

  03-07-2018 18:24 via gamespot.com
  
  In addition to the arrival of the delayed Playground mode, a new content update is now available for Fortnite on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. The update introduces a handful of new weapons to both Save the World and Battle Royale modes, including the recently-teased Drum Gun.Following the rollout of the 4.5 content update, players can now find and wield the Drum Gun in Battle Royale mode. Epic describes the new gun as a "hybrid weapon that combines the stopping power of a rifl
  
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• Amazon Prime Video Adds A Ton Of Movies In July 2018

  03-07-2018 18:10 via gamespot.com
  
  Looks like Amazon's streaming list is getting a whole lot longer this July. A host of new shows and movies are coming to Amazon Prime Video including oldies, newbies, and originals.A handful of new shows are being added like Burn Notice and The Closer, along with a few originals like Comicstaan. Amazon will also be adding new seasons of shows they already have like season 6 of The Americans. One notable addition is that the first two seasons of 21 Jump Street, the show that made Johnny Depp famo
  
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• Cool New 2DS Models Celebrate Mario Kart, Minecraft, And Animal Crossing

  03-07-2018 18:09 via gamespot.com
  
  Nintendo has announced a new trio of 2DS XL models themed after some of the platform's most popular games: a Minecraft 2DS with a face plate that looks like a Creeper, a Mario Kart 7 2DS with red-and-black theme, and an Animal Crossing 2DS with the series' iconic leaf symbol. The Animal Crossing edition includes a pre-installed copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome Amiibo, the updated version of New Leaf that includes Amiibo support.All three were announced through the Nintendo's Japanese
  
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• Ant-Man And The Wasp Reviews: Twitter Reactions

  03-07-2018 18:07 via gamespot.com
  
  The first reactions for Ant-Man and the Wasp are rolling in on Twitter after the red carpet premiere, and the critics are hyped about it. So far there have been very few negative reactions to the movie; people just want to talk about how funny Paul Rudd is.Many are saying that this is one of Marvel's best sequels, and some have even said it rivals Winter Soldier although clearly the tones of those two movies are very different. This movie is supposedly very fun and a little bit strange. Many are
  
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• The First Purge Review: Violence Without Purpose

  03-07-2018 18:00 via gamespot.com
  
  The Purge movies have always been about the 1% versus the 99, the privileged against the underprivileged--the rich trying to exterminate the poor by pitting them against one another while sitting safe in fortified ivory towers. In the previous three movies, that theme served as the core, beneath a veneer of fantastically stylized violence, with gangs of roving murderers draping their cars with Christmas lights and donning exaggerated masks over preppy school uniforms. In The First Purge, that th
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018 Date Confirmed

  03-07-2018 17:53 via gamespot.com
  
  Each year in July, Amazon runs a massive sale it calls Prime Day. This Black Friday-like event sees the online retailer dropping prices on a huge array of products, ranging from Echoes and Kindles to games, electronics, furniture, apparel, and just about every other category of items Amazon sells. The only catch is that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of the sale prices. Now that July has begun, the company has finally confirmed the date for Prime Day 2018. It's a 36-hour
  
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• Massive Bethesda Game Sale On Steam Right Now

  03-07-2018 17:21 via gamespot.com
  
  Steam's Summer Sale is such a massive event that you could miss out on some incredible savings if you don't dig around a bit. A notable chunk of the best games on sale come from Bethesda, a company that's going all out right now, with tons of deep discounts on its games on Steam. The Bethesda deals go up to 75% off, often on games that aren't all that old. Here are some of the highlights.For starters, the whole Fallout franchise is available at 50% off or more. You can get Fallout, Fallout 2, an
  
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• PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Deals In Best Buy's 4th Of July Sale (US Only)

  03-07-2018 17:20 via gamespot.com
  
  In honor of the Fourth of July, Best Buy is running a huge sale right now on all kinds of items, from computers and TVs to movies and games. We've dug through the sale to find the most appealing deals on the games, hardware, and accessories you want. Here are some of the highlights of Best Buy's Fourth of July Sale.In terms of hardware, if you buy an Xbox One, you'll get a free copy of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, save $10 off an extra controller, and save $10 on a three- or six-month Xbox Liv
  
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• That Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Date In GTA 5 Is Fake

  03-07-2018 17:17 via gamespot.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto V players in GTA Online have reported receiving in-game messages stating that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch in 2019. Developer Rockstar Games has addressed the rumors, confirming the messages are fake and not from official channels.GTA Online players reported receiving the message, which reads "Rockstar Message GTA VI Coming 2019," on Reddit and the GTA Online forum. This inevitably prompted people to ask the Rockstar Support Twitter account about it. The response follows belo
  
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• 10 Most Cringeworthy WWE Segments Of The Past Decade

  03-07-2018 17:14 via gamespot.com
  
  It is not always easy to be a WWE fan. Everyone knows the matches are scripted; the horse left the barn back in the late 80's, when WWE began openly referring to its product as "sports entertainment." But still, like any other fictional show, fans can still enjoy it so long as it is presented well. We suspend our disbelief for a couple of hours.But WWE doesn't always make this easy. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, who approves every segment before it goes on the air, has an objectively crass, juven
  
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• Marvel's Ant-Man And The Wasp Movie Review: What Infinity War?

  03-07-2018 17:11 via gamespot.com
  
  There's a recurring source of tension in Ant-Man and the Wasp thanks to Scott Lang's sentence of two years under house arrest for his actions in Captain America: Civil War. No matter how many zany adventures Paul Rudd's character has in this sequel, he has to periodically race back to his San Francisco apartment and re-don his ankle bracelet whenever hapless FBI agent Jimmy Woo (the funny Randall Park) decides to check in on him. It's a fun bit, and it harks back to an earlier age in the MCU, wh
  
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• Make A Fortnite Short Film, And It Could Be Shown At Risky Reels In-Game

  03-07-2018 17:05 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite season 5 is almost here, but no superhero franchise is complete without a big-budget blockbuster motion picture. To that end, Epic is holding a contest for aspiring filmmakers to cut together their own masterpiece, with some notoriety and virtual bucks on the line.The fan films must be at least one minute in length, and no longer than five minutes. They'll be judged on creativity, mastery of the Replay tools, and "Fortnite-ness"--the quality of capturing the tone of Fortnite. You can on
  
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• Steam's 22 Best Summer Sale 2018 PC Game Deals

  03-07-2018 16:59 via gamespot.com
  
  With the start of summer comes Steam's annual summer sale. This time around, Valve has introduced a new theme, dubbing this edition the Steam Intergalactic Summer Sale. Despite the name tweak, you know what to expect: 2018's sale brings discounts on a massive number of games. Valve says more than 10,000 are on sale right now, which is a staggering total. That's far too many for anyone to hope to parse through, but that's where we come in.Rather than wade through countless pages of discounted ti
  
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• Shenmue 1 & 2 Release Date Confirmed

  03-07-2018 16:52 via gamespot.com
  
  Following its apparent leak on the Australian Microsoft Store, Sega has confirmed pricing and release details for the upcoming Shenmue I & II collection. The combo pack will launch for PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on August 21, and it'll retail for the budget price of US $30 / £25 / AU $49.95.First announced during the Sega Fes fan event earlier this year, the Shenmue I & II collection combines both Dreamcast classics together in one package. The games come with a handful of imp
  
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• Fortnite's Playground LTM Is Live, Finally

  03-07-2018 16:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Fortnite: Battle Royale has gained another new mode, as the Playground LTM (limited-time mode) is now live. The mode first launched a few days ago, but was taken down soon after due to server problems. Thankfully, the issues have now been resolved, and the mode is available to play on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile.Unlike previous limited-time modes, Playground is intended to be a "low-pressure environment" that acts much like a private server. It allows players to explore the ma
  
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• Pillars Of Eternity Free To Amazon / Twitch Prime Members Today

  03-07-2018 15:51 via gamespot.com
  
  The lead-up to Amazon's Prime Day has officially begun. While Twitch normally gives a handful of free PC games to Amazon/Twitch Prime members each month, this month the company is going all out and giving Prime members one game a day between now and July 18. With three games also being offered for free all month, Prime members will receive a total of 21 free games in July. The first freebie is Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition.The game is only free until July 4, so make sure to grab it qui
  
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• How The Witcher 3's Gwent Was Made

  03-07-2018 15:00 via gamespot.com
  
  We sat down with Gwent's co-creator, Rafal Jaki, to talk about how the CCG was made and its future.
  
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