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• Streets of Rage 2, Binary Domain Available for Free on Steam

  18-02-2016 22:31
  
  As part of SEGA's Make War Not Love 3 event, three more games have become available on Steam for free. The company is now offering Steam keys for Streets of Rage II, Binary Domain, and Condemned: Criminal Origins. SEGA will send keys to players who enter their email on the Make War Not Love website, but only until the next three unlock.
  Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit were previously available for free to SEGA fans. The next three games—which look to be u
  
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• Kojima Still Hopes to Work With Norman Reedus

  18-02-2016 22:16
  
  Kojima still hopes to collaborate with The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus.
  Speaking to IGN at DICE in Las Vegas, Kojima said, “I don’t know when, but it definitely would be great to work with him again.”
  Kojima also referenced the recent meeting with Reedus that he posted a photo of on Twitter, explaining, “I’m a fan of Norman, and he’s an extremely nice guy. And last year he was worried, so I went up with him and told him, ‘everything is fine. I became
  
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• Xbox One February Update Improves Parties, Adds Gamerscore Leaderboards

  18-02-2016 22:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft has outlined the many new features and improvements it has in store for the Xbox One dashboard in an update rolling out by the end of this week, including requested additions like Gamerscore leaderboards and organizable Pins. Xbox app users can expect to see several new features arriving today, while Xbox One owners will receive an equivalent update on February 19. Related:  Backward compatibility finally arrives in Xbox One’s November update After installing the latest Xbox
  
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• Kojima Interested in Horror, ‘Displeasure’ for VR Projects

  18-02-2016 22:03
  
  Hideo Kojima is interested in developing projects for VR, potentially in the horror genre.
  Speaking to IGN at DICE in Las Vegas, Kojima reiterated his thoughts on VR, and expanded upon how excited he is at the possibilities of new VR technology and how far it’s come since the early ideas discussed in the past.
  “I’ve been interested in VR for a long time now,” Kojima told IGN via a translator. “VR came up over 20 years ago. What was described back then is finally com
  
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• Watch Heroes Rush The Core In This New Paragon Gameplay Trailer

  18-02-2016 21:32
  Epic Games’ new MOBA was only announced last December, but Paragon is already proving that it’s more than a flashy pre-rendered trailer. This new gameplay footage shows various clashing abilities as heroes Sparrow and Gideon struggle to take hold of the enemy core.(Please visit the site to view this media)
  This clip depicts a combative tug-of-war that looks to be a staple of the third-person MOBA. The game will feature unique abilities for each hero represented, which lends characte
  
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• Bethesda Working on 3 New Projects

  18-02-2016 21:26
  
  Bethesda is currently working on three new projects, Fallout 4 director Todd Howard revealed during a panel today at DICE.
  "We actually have three longer-term projects that we’re doing," Howard said, noting the studio plans to "talk about them at a future date."
  While Howard remained tight-lipped as to what these new projects might be, he did offer a small tease, saying: "They’re different than anything we’ve done before, while also being a Bethesda-style game—kind of big
  
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• Wii U Virtual Console nabs NES Double Dragon, Ninja Gaiden trilogies

  18-02-2016 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Wii U gets a triple-dose of 8-bit action this week with the Virtual Console debuts of NES classics Ninja Gaiden 2, Ninja Gaiden 3 and Double Dragon 3 . This week’s Virtual Console lineup joins an expansive slate of new eShop releases, including Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest , and Project X Zone 2 . Related:  The 50 best NES games of all time Originally released for the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Ninja Gaiden 2: The Dark Sword of Chaos
  
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• Tales From the Borderlands Retail Release Date Revealed

  18-02-2016 19:55
  
  The disc collection of all five episodes of Tales From the Borderlands will be digitizing to a GameStop near you on April 26.
  The retail edition will be available for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One for $30 USD.
  Tales From the Borderlands Episode 5: The Vault of the Traveler was IGN`s pick for adventure game of the year and also home to one of the most epic gaming moments 2015.
  IGN's Marty Silva is a big fan of the series, giving the first episode, Zer0 Sum, an 8.7. He wrote, "You don
  
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• When video games saved the world - on screen

  18-02-2016 18:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  As Josh Hutcherson is cast in Seth Rogen TV series "Future Man" as an awkward janitor whose video game prowess makes him some time travelers' number one pick to fend off alien invasion, we look at three films that have us believe video games can help save the world, or part of it. Hutcherson, who co-starred in "The Hunger Games" films and has a pair of James Franco films on his slate ("The Disaster Artist," "The Long Home"), is to feature in Hulu TV show pilot "Future Man" as Josh Futturman, a c
  
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• Weekly video game releases: 'Far Cry Primal,' 'Assassin's Creed' for mobile, retro 'Pokémon Red'

  18-02-2016 18:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Pokémon celebrates its 20th anniversary with a triple retro re-release on Nintendo 3DS, "Far Cry Primal" takes us on a Stone Age action adventure, and "Assassin's Creed Identity" recalls the franchise's early jaunts into Renaissance Italy.
  
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• Valve-Approved Half-Life Fan Game Prospekt Is Out Today

  18-02-2016 18:05
  
  The story of Half-Life continues today with the Valve-approved fan game Prospekt.
  The $10 game was developed by Seacorp Technologies, consisting of just one person — Richard Seabrook. Seabrook got permission from Valve to use assets and characters from the Half-Life series.
  Prospekt is a direct sequel to Half-Life: Opposing Force, an expansion to the original game told from the perspective of the game's less-than-trustworthy military. It was developed by Borderlands developer Gearbox Softw
  
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• Techland Pledges To Support Dying Light Until End of This Year

  18-02-2016 18:04
  
  Dying Light publisher Techland has published an open letter to fans thanking them and pledging to support the survival game "at least" until the end of this year.
  "While the launch of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition is only a few days behind us, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the support, feedback, and faith you have shown us," writes Techland CEO Paweł Marchewka. "We have received countless words of encouragement, praise and constructive critic
  
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• This Was Bill Gates' Favorite XBLA Game

  18-02-2016 18:00
  
  While Bill Gates doesn't play very many video games, the Microsoft co-founder does have a soft spot for one specific Xbox Live Arcade title: Zuma.
  In this month's episode of IGN Unfiltered, XBLA creator Greg Canessa discussed Gates' involvement in Xbox Live Arcade, noting he was "personally interested" in the service because it was expanding the console's software portfolio and bringing with it new casual games.
  "He personally was a casual gamer," Canessa explained. "He loved Zuma in particular.
  
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• See How Ubisoft Went Back In Time For Far Cry Primal

  18-02-2016 18:00
  Far Cry Primal, which is coming out next week, takes the franchise in an unexpected direction: the past. Executive producer Dan Hay says that the team wanted to strip Far Cry down to the chassis with this game, distilling it down to the fundamentals. From there, the team naturally had to build it back up, and a fascinating new video provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the team consulted with historians, linguists, and other experts to nail the feeling of Mesolithic life in 10,000 B.C.
  The
  
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• OlliOlli 2, Not A Hero Announced for Xbox One

  18-02-2016 17:43
  
  Roll7 has announced it is teaming with Worms developer Team17 to bring OlliOlli2: XL Edition and Not A Hero to Xbox One.
  In the new XL Edition of OlliOlli 2, you'll be able to play the all new FreeSkate mode which allows you to practice your moves across five brand new levels. It also features five new worlds, 50 new amateur and pro levels, 250 new challenges, as well as Combo Rush, a local multiplayer split screen mode.
  As for the Xbox One version of Not A Hero, it will feature exclusive conten
  
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• Just Cause 3: Sky Fortress Expansion Revealed

  18-02-2016 17:21
  
  Sky Fortress, the first expansion for Just Cause 3, is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in March, Square Enix announced today. Those who have purchased the Air, Land, and Sea Expansion Pass will be able to play the add-on a week early.
  Sky Fortress introduces the Bavarium Wingsuit, a "new upgradeable, rocket-powered, weaponized" wingsuit for Rico Rodriguez. The expansion also includes new missions, a personal defense drone, and a new assault rifle called the Bavarium Splitter.
  
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• Minecraft: Pocket Edition Update Adds Witches and New Skins

  18-02-2016 17:18
  
  Mojang released its first update of the year for Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Beta Edition. The patch focuses primarily on redstone pieces, adding repeaters, comparators, dispensers, droppers, hoppers, and trapped chests.
  Image via Mojang
  Players will now have to beware of witches, and make sure to avoid their flying splash potions. Those potions, Mojang said, can make you "move slower or even poison you." Update 0.14 also adds armor-dying, for those "tired of Continue reading&hellip
  
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• See The Two New Sides Of H1Z1

  18-02-2016 17:07
  Daybreak Games has split its Steam Early Access game H1Z1 into two different games, and now you can get a feel for how they differ in this pair of trailers.
  King of the Kill, as the name suggests, puts the emphasis on multiplayer shooter action while Just Survive is more about crafting and defending your shelters in the harsh open world.
  H1Z1: King of the Kill 
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  H1Z1: Just Survive
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• Capcom to Address Street Fighter 5 'Ragequit' Penalty Issue

  18-02-2016 16:46
  
  Capcom has confirmed that it will be addressing an issue that permits players to "ragequit" Street Fighter V without penalty.
  Players who routinely exit games in an attempt to avoid defeat are currently able to retain their win streaks without punishment.
  Speaking to Eurogamer, a Capcom representative said: "I can confirm that it is something we are going to be addressing to make the gameplay experience one that all fans can enjoy and be rewarded fairly for."
  Capcom recently provided an update o
  
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• European Game Information Site Lists Smite PS4 Release Date

  18-02-2016 16:28
  
  Smite may be coming to PlayStation 4.
  A listing detailing the age-rating and release date of the PS4 version of the MOBA appeared on the Pan European Game Information (PEGI) website, only to be removed shortly afterwards.
  PEGI had rated the game as a 12 given the game's “non-realistic looking violence towards human characters” and detailed a release date of February 18, 2016 - which is today, of course.
  Although the listing has been removed, Eurogamer was able to grab a scr
  
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• Paragon May Be the MOBA for the Rest of Us

  18-02-2016 16:00
  
  I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect from Paragon, the upcoming MOBA/shooter hybrid from Epic. I was all set for ‘Gears of War and League of Legends have a baby in an alternate sci-fi universe.’, It turns out I had no idea just how damned fun that would turn out to be.
  In Paragon, Epic Games (Gears of War, Unreal Tournament) has flipped the entire MOBA genre on its side – literally, by way of the traditional third-person action-game camera – to create an a
  
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• Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants Novels Announced

  18-02-2016 16:00
  
  There may be no new Assassin's Creed game this year, but 2016 still has some Assassin's Creed in store. Today, Ubisoft and Scholastic announced their partnership on a series of young adult novels based on the Assassin's Creed franchise.
  The series, titled Last Descendants, will have its first book published in September 2016 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with the second book following a few months after that in January 2017.The cover for Last Desc
  
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• XCOM 2 Update Fixes Crashes and Improves Performance

  18-02-2016 15:34
  
  Firaxis has released a hotfix for XCOM 2 which it says will fix known crashes and improve some performance issues.
  XCOM 2 has been having some performance issues since launch, but this latest update should remedy some of those.
  Issues including "unable to progress to scan in the Geoscape after completing the Resistance Communications research via Tutorial," and "Unable to load saves with a Chryssalid Cocoon," have been fixed, and the update will also fix previously affected saves.
  Adjustments to
  
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• Ubisoft Commissions PlayStation 4 and Dualshock Controller Made From Stone

  18-02-2016 15:33
  
  Far Cry Primal is coming out next week, and to mark the occasion, Ubisoft has shown off an entire "gaming den."
  However, you won't actually be playing the game on the new PlayStation 4 or Dualshock 4 controller that have been created, because they're made entirely from stone. Check out the video below to see how mason Nick Robertson created the den.
  There's even some pizza and a can of something fizzy, but they don't look that tasty.
  Far Cry Primal is scheduled for release on February 23, and Ub
  
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• WWE 2K16 Coming to PC Next Month

  18-02-2016 15:32
  
  2K Sports has revealed it is releasing WWE 2K16 on PC on March 11.
  According to the new entry for WWE 2K16 on Steam, this version of the game will include all DLC content. It's available for pre-order now for £30 / $50, although there's a 10 percent discount at the moment on Steam.
  DLC released so far includes the likes of Trish Stratus, Lita, Roddy Piper, and Dusty Rhodes.
  You'll also be able to get Arnold Scwharzenegger as the T-800, which was free for those who pre-ordered the game. We
  
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• Counter-Strike: GO Update Brings Nuke Back, New Campaigns

  18-02-2016 15:25
  
  Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's Operation Wildfire dropped yesterday, bringing with it new free and paid content. Those who opt out of purchasing the Operation Wildfire access pass will still have access to "a collection of seven top-rated community maps," as well as a Nuke remake map.
  Operation Wildfire's $6 access pass adds two new campaigns—Wildfire and Gemini—that add over 50 missions. Players will also receive their own operation journal, used to track stats from competitive
  
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• This flexy phone prototype shows playing Angry Birds may never be the same again

  18-02-2016 12:23 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Flexible phones of the future won’t just be tougher, they could also bring completely new operating features, if this cool prototype flexy smartphone is the shape of things to come. Developed by Queens University in Canada, it shows how bending a phone using two hands could become an input method, evolving beyond simple touches, swipes, and even haptic feedback. It’s called the ReFlex, and one of LG’s flexible OLED displays is fixed between two hardware units containing all the
  
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• Kendall and Kylie Jenner get their own video game

  18-02-2016 08:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Following in their big sister's footsteps, siblings Kendall and Kylie Jenner are getting their own video game.
  
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• Epic’s Bullet Train is the VR-Version of a Rad Arcade Shooter

  18-02-2016 04:17
  
  The scant 10 minutes I spent with Epic’s Bullet Train, a rad Oculus Touch shooter, brought back tons of fond memories of dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars in quarters spent at my local arcade. At its core, Bullet Train is a VR, touch-based shooting gallery. But in providing a relatively-simple concept, incorporating some incredibly-responsive technology, and stripping away all of the fat, it delivered a lean, exciting experience.
  Yes, the demo had me zipping across a train platform,
  
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• Unlocked: The Internet's Quantum Breakdown

  18-02-2016 02:50
  
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  On this week's Xbox show, we analyze last week's Internet meltdown over Quantum Break's PC version, detail the first wave of Fallout 4 DLC, discuss what the departure of Mass Effect: Andromeda's lead writer means for both that game and Destiny 2, and much more! As a footnote: another gremlin got into our recording room, and as such Mitch's mic cuts out from time to time. We're tearing the room apart (again) to get it tracked down and fixed once and for
  
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• Fallout 4: We Talk Season Passes, DLC, and More

  18-02-2016 02:05
  
  Jared, Miranda, and Brendan say goodbye for now, as well as talking DLC, Fallout 4 Season passes, and Care Bears. Enjoy your apocalypse!
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  Subscribe to Vault on iTunes! And while you're at it, please give us a really good review!
  Jared Petty is a Senior Editor at IGN. Chat with him on Twitter @pettycommajared.Continue reading…
  
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• Nvidia sees growth in GPUs, has record year - and pegs hopes on VR

  18-02-2016 02:02
  
  The graphics chip company has seen major improvements in GPU sales this year, and its outspoken CEO Jen-Hsun Huang hopes that VR, in part, can drive its business further. ...
  
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• Destiny, Overwatch Included in Into the Pixel Art Exhibit

  18-02-2016 01:25
  
  At the DICE Summit in Las Vegas, 2015’s Into the Pixel art collection is on display in the DICE Arcade, featuring gorgeous works from some of last year’s best games.
  The collection ranges from art based on big titles like Destiny, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Guild Wars 2, and Overwatch to smaller games like What Remains of Edith Finch, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Armikrog.
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• Nintendo waxes nostalgic with Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow trailer

  18-02-2016 00:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo tugs at the heartstrings of Pokemon fans everywhere this week with a new trailer celebrating the series’ 20th anniversary and the upcoming Virtual Console releases of Pokemon Red, Blue , and Yellow . All three games will be playable on Nintendo 3DS hardware starting later this month. Related:  Nintendo celebrates 20 years of Pokemon with New 3DS hardware bundle Nintendo combines graphics from its monochrome Game Boy classics with modern video editing techniques in this week&r
  
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• Smite Pro League Offers $100K Prize Pool

  18-02-2016 00:14
  
  Hi-Rez Studios continues to expand support for the pro level of Smite in the Oceanic region for season three of its eSports competition.
  How much extra support? Try $100,000AUD in the prize pool this year for professional teams from Australia and New Zealand.
  This $100K prize pool tops Hi-Rez's previous highest prize pool offering of $65,000AUD in 2015, of which Smite Oceania Pro League victors Avant Garde took home the lion's share.
  "Since introducing the Smite Pro League to the Oceania region
  
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• FunPlus launches $50 million fund for indie, mobile games

  18-02-2016 00:06
  
  Mobile developer and publisher FunPlus today announced a new $50 million fund aimed at indie developers -- primarily, but not exclusively, mobile-focused teams. ...
  
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