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• Newest In Japanese Series Creating An English Version With Voice-Acting

  07-06-2016 23:10
  English speakers can play action/strategy RPG Summon Night 6: Lost Borders in 2017, as publisher Gaijinworks has been localizing the title since January. This is the second in the Summon Night series to head west, as Summon Night 5 was translated for its release last December on PSP.The game follows three main characters Raj, Amu and Ist within the lonely “cocoon world” of Fillujah. They each have a flying companion with its own special power. Suddenly, tons of strangers being to fa
  
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• World of Final Fantasy trailer is full of adorable gibberish and a release date

  07-06-2016 22:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Final Fantasy games have always had plotlines and...
  
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• Game of Thrones' Ian McShane talks about his "murderers anonymous" group in this week's episode (SPOILERS)

  07-06-2016 22:24 via gamesradar.com
  
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• Top 10 Secret Levels in Video Games

  07-06-2016 21:13
  
  Some of our favorite gaming memories involve hours and hours of investigating a level's many nooks and crannies, only to stumble upon an extra, secret level to explore.
  In this list, we've collected some of our favorite secret levels of all time, based on the quantity and quality of the hidden content.
  Here are the top 10 secret levels in games.
  Mile High Club is the perfect exclamation point on the end of Call of Duty 4’s fantastic campaign. The brutally hard bonus mission unlocks after p
  
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• Psychonauts now available on PS4, despite conflicting messages from Sony

  07-06-2016 19:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Psychonauts, the cult favorite action adventure ab ...
  
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• NHL 17 Full Feature Set & New Screens Unveiled

  07-06-2016 19:54
  The NHL development team at EA Canada has opened the tap on the feature set for NHL 17 – and it's good it is getting these details in before the real-life NHL season's over since it looks like the Pens might be wrapping this thing up soon.
  Modes
  Be A GM Adds Owners: The franchise mode is expanded to include team ownership decisions and goals. This means control over ticket prices, arena upgrades (more on that below), and even relocation. These features have been in Madden for a few years
  
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• Compare Final Fantasy 12 before and after the HD remastering with this video

  07-06-2016 19:15 via gamesradar.com
  
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• Crystal and Steel Black PS4 controllers coming to Europe in July

  07-06-2016 19:10 via gamesradar.com
  
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• Injustice 2 pre-order posters leak before it's even announced

  07-06-2016 18:51 via gamesradar.com
  
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• Studio Ghibli-inspired ‘Tethered’ is coming to PlayStation VR

  07-06-2016 18:45 via news.yahoo.com
  Tethered, the first game from developer Secret Sorcery, launches alongside PlayStation VR in October. Its "Peeps" are hard workers, but you sadly can't blow them up in the microwave.
  
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• Fast & Furious 8 cast photo reunites Toretto's happy family

  07-06-2016 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dom Toretto's big, happy family reunite for anothe ...
  
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• Jamie Lee Curtis cosplayed as an orc for 'World of Warcraft' premiere

  07-06-2016 18:18 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Lee Curtis probably likes World of Warcraft more than you. The actress, who is 100 percent  not in the new World of Warcraft film, attended its premiere in full cosplay with her son, Thomas Guest. SEE ALSO: This 1936 Joan of Arc festival had some seriously good cosplay Even more exciting, Curtis knows about Leeroy Jenkins. If you're thinking that the Freak Friday star is just a casual WoW fan, think again. She's been cosplaying as different characters for years. Let us know when you w
  
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• Every Windows PC May Soon Be An Xbox One

  07-06-2016 17:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  According to The Verge, Microsoft is planning to update every Windows 10 PC with an Xbox program that would make Xbox One games playable on a PC, no console required. It’s not clear whether this would be a solution along the lines of Steam, a streaming situation, or even just a straight download of video games, but it’s apparently in the works and may arrive as soon as this year. The Xbox One is running Windows 10, and Microsoft is aggressively upgrading any PC that will run it
  
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• Injustice 2 Seemingly Revealed By Leaked Poster

  07-06-2016 17:52
  
  UPDATE: Ed Boon, creative director for Injustice developer NetherRealm, has all but confirmed the announcement with this brilliant tweet:¯\_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/paHldDIoZr
  — Ed Boon (@noobde) June 7, 2016
  The Internet is currently springing leaks like a doomed submarine. After Dead Rising 4 and approximately 100 Bethesda games (I'm rounding up, it was 4), it now looks as though Injustice 2 will be announced at E3 as well.
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• Skyrim remaster, Wolfenstein 2, and Prey 2 rumored for Bethesda's E3 conference

  07-06-2016 17:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Skyrim remaster isn't the only Bethesda rumor sw ...
  
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• Persona 5 will steal your heart and battle demons on Valentine's Day 2017

  07-06-2016 17:32 via gamesradar.com
  
  Persona 5 will face out, hold out, reach out to th ...
  
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• Here's How Overwatch Competitive Play Will Work

  07-06-2016 17:24
  
  Jeff Kaplan, Overwatch's game director, has outlined how the game's competitive play mode will work when it is released.
  Speaking to Eurogamer, Kaplan confirmed competitive play will be coming this month, but there is no firm release date yet. In Competitive Mode, players will go up and down ranks based on whether you win or lose, similar to Hearthstone's current system. Plus, it'll be season based, so your rank will reset every few months.
  Blizzard listened to feedback for its plans for th
  
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• This summer’s Xbox One update brings Cortana to the console (again)

  07-06-2016 17:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Cortana, Microsoft's voice recognition sidekick named after the famous Halo character, is arriving to the Xbox One via an update this summer. The update will further integrate the Xbox and Windows platforms.
  
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• The Empire Strikes Back In Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Deluxe Edition Pre-Order

  07-06-2016 17:05
  Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is getting a Deluxe Edition, and those who pre-order it will get early access to the Empire Strikes Back Character Pack which contains Boba Fett, the Hoth versions of the obligatory heroes, Lobot, and more.
  Those who pre-order the Deluxe Edition get early access to the pack on launch day, but it's not known when it will be made available to the general public. The Empire Strikes Pack Character pack includes: Boba Fett in white armor; Luke, Leia, and Han Solo in
  
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• EA Reveals Full Playable Games Lineup for EA Play Event

  07-06-2016 17:03
  
  We now know which games fans will be able to play at the EA Play event, which is drawing ever closer.
  EA Play is essentially replacing the normal EA booth at this year's E3. It's a free, limited event taking place in both London and Los Angeles, where fans can come and check out upcoming games.
  At the London event, fans will be able to play Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, FIFA 17, Madden NFL 17, and NHL 17. In LA, you'll also be able to check out those games, plus upcoming mobile releases Bejeweled
  
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• Rumor: Skyrim Remaster, Prey 2, Wolfenstein 2, Evil Within 2 to be Announced at E3

  07-06-2016 16:32
  
  Rumors about Bethesda's E3 conference are suggesting the publisher will announce a fully-revamped (right down to the title) Prey 2, Wolfenstein 2, Evil Within 2 and a current-gen remaster of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
  As is traditional just before the huge event where all the games are announced, people are currently talking a lot about what games will be announced at the huge event. This particular vein of hot rumour-juice seems to have emanated from noted industry insider Shinobi602, wh
  
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• XCOM 2 console release date set for September

  07-06-2016 16:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Our new alien overlords have kept console gamers w ...
  
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• XCOM 2 Coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One This Year

  07-06-2016 16:00
  
  The outstanding turn-based tactical sequel is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 6, 2016, for $59.99. The Reinforcement Pack (aka season pass) will be available for $19.99, or bundled with the main game in the Digital Deluxe Edition for $74.99. The DLC list currently includes the Anarchy’s Children cosmetic pack and the boss-alien Alien Hunters, with more on the way. All current DLC will be available on day one for the console release.
  The PC version of XCOM 2 came out in Fe
  
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• Rocket League Gets New Rare Items and Trade-in System

  07-06-2016 15:51
  
  Two new features are coming to Rocket League later this month: extra item rarities, and the trade-in system.
  In the next update, a new set of item drops will be added which will only be obtainable through online matches. The chance of getting "Rare" and "Very Rare" items will increase the longer you play, and when you get one, this hidden timer will reset.
  Secondly, a trade-in system is coming to the game which means you'll be able to swap five duplicate items you have for a rarer item. For exam
  
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• Thor: Ragnarok's Jeff Goldblum teases what we can expect from his Grandmaster

  07-06-2016 15:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's recent casting announcements have been me ...
  
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• YouTuber Builds Overwatch Weapons Out of LEGO Bricks

  07-06-2016 15:15
  
  You can build your own Overwatch weapons—if you're skilled with LEGO bricks.
  Using an estimated 4,500 LEGO bricks, one YouTube creator built Reinhardt's rocket hammer from Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch. He's also built Tracer's pulse pistols, using around 800 pieces in total.
  Reinhardt's rocket hammer is built to include its three rocket thrusters and light-up exhaust vents. It clocks in at around 61 inches long, weighing over 15 pounds. Not quite as big as Reinhardt's in-game hammer,
  
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• 3.3 Patch Adds Tons of Content to Final Fantasy 14

  07-06-2016 15:00
  
  Today marks the release of the huge 3.3 Patch for Final Fantasy XIV, titled "Revenge of the Horde."
  There are new quests, dungeons, raids, PvP encounters, and a bunch of new cosmetic items. Square Enix says the end of the Dragonsong War is near, and Nidhogg has cried out for vengeance.
  A new 8-player trial will see players square off against Nidhogg in a final battle. There are also two new high level dungeons, the sky-high Sohr Khai, and the trickier Hullbreaker Isle.
  There's also a 24-player a
  
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• Ghostbusters' Chris Hemsworth says his receptionist "probably does more harm than good"

  07-06-2016 14:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Chris Hemsworth will flex a different type of musc ...
  
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• Persona 5 US Release Date, Collector’s Edition Announced

  07-06-2016 13:59
  
  Atlus has announced that Persona 5 will launch in North America on February 14, 2017.
  The standard edition of Persona 5 will be available for $59.99 on PlayStation 4, or $49.99 on PlayStation 3. PlayStation 4 customers who pre-order will receive a limited SteelBook launch edition for no additional cost.
  Exclusively for PS4, Atlus will offer a Take Your Heart collector’s edition including the game in a SteelBook case, a 4” plush Morgana toy, a 64-page hardcover art book, a full-size S
  
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• Battlefield 1 Teaser Shows Beautiful New In-Game Footage

  07-06-2016 13:23
  
  DICE has released a new teaser showing in-game footage of Battlefield 1. It looks really, really good.
  Claiming to be "representative of Xbox One", the teaser comes ahead of a new trailer release on June 12, presumably coinciding with the EA Play event on the same day:Save the date - A new #Battlefield 1 trailer is coming on June 12. Subscribe now: https://t.co/aOafTo3ukLhttps://t.co/KgRCDccYZd
  — Battlefield (@Battlefield) June 6, 2016
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• The Winter Soldier may return in Black Panther, says Sebastian Stan

  07-06-2016 13:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Phase Three of Marvel's Cinematic Universe is lade ...
  
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• A Skyrim remaster might be on the way but here's why Bethesda will never do Morrowind HD

  07-06-2016 13:11 via gamesradar.com
  
  If the online rumour mill - which has been very ri ...
  
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• Dead Rising 4 leaks and it looks like it's another Xbox console exclusive

  07-06-2016 12:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  It looks like we're going back to the zombie apoca ...
  
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• Someone's worked out what Sansa's letter said in this week's Game of Thrones (SPOILERS)

  07-06-2016 12:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  Warning: This article contains spoilers for Game o ...
  
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• Ghostbusters international trailer has more action and more Hemsworth

  07-06-2016 12:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  While there were many who were underwhelmed by the ...
  
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• Ford teams up with Xbox One on downloadable GT Le Mans race car

  07-06-2016 11:55 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Fancy driving a #66 Ford GT race car? You're in luck -- the model has been integrated into the "Forza Motorsport 6" racing game for Xbox One.
  
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• Battlefield 1's weapon classes, customisation and gadgets detailed

  07-06-2016 11:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  We’re finally getting our first bit of info...
  
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• Ad leaks Watch Dogs 2's San Francisco setting and a November release date

  07-06-2016 11:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Watch Dogs 2 is being officially revealed tomorrow ...
  
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• World of Final Fantasy Release Date Announced

  07-06-2016 05:33
  
  World of Final Fantasy will arrive on the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation Vita on October 25, 2016.
  Square-Enix made the announcement today, and dropped a new E3 trailer detailing more of the game's heroes and monsters. Check it out below.
  World of Final Fantasy was first announced during the Sony and Square Enix conferences at E3 2015. It aims to expand the Final Fantasy universe for a new generation of players, while giving long-time fans a healthy dose of nostalgia.
  Square also an
  
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• Here's Why Draymond Green Refuses To Play Video Games

  07-06-2016 05:20 via news.yahoo.com
  
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• Horizon: Zero Dawn Collector's Edition Revealed

  07-06-2016 03:01
  
  In addition to a new trailer and 2017 release date, the Collector's Edition for Horizon: Zero Dawn has been revealed.
  According to Amazon's product listing, the $120 Collector's Edition includes a copy of the game in a Steelbook case, as well as a 9-inch statue of Horizon's protagonist Aloy and a 48-page art book.Horizon: Zero Dawn Collector's Edition boxContinue reading…
  
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• 50 New Games Added to PlayStation Now

  07-06-2016 01:56
  
  The PlayStation Now streaming library is growing with dozens of new titles coming to the service on June 7.
  50 more games will be added to Now, bringing the service's total tally of games over the 400 mark. Among the games being added are a host of 2K Games titles, including Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Duke Nukem Forever, The Darkness II, and Spec Ops: The Line.
  With the arrival of these games, Sony is also offering a 33 percent discount to those who sign up for a 3-month subscription package i
  
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• Nintendo Summer Tour will thrill 3DS fans during the dog days

  07-06-2016 01:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo will be embarking on the Summer Tour, visiting 12 cities across the United States to let kids and families try out new and classic Nintendo 3DS games.
  
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• Kojima Productions Reveals New Image of Ludens

  07-06-2016 01:22
  
  Kojima Productions has released a new image of Ludens, providing a closer look at the face of the studio's mysterious mascot.
  The image, which comes by way of GameSpot, reveals the eyes of the partially-masked figure and bears the tagline "I'll keep coming." When asked for additional details about the image, the studio told the outlet: "You can freely imagine whatever you see."Kojima Productions' mascot Ludens. Image via GameSpotContinue reading…
  
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• The upcoming Xbox One games for 2016 and beyond

  07-06-2016 01:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Xbox One is going strong. With a ton of awesom ...
  
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• Road to E3 2016: Titanfall 2

  07-06-2016 00:34
  
  Brace yourselves: E3 2016 is nearly upon us. From June 12-16, the entire gaming industry will converge on Los Angeles to showcase the biggest games that we’ll be playing for 2016 and beyond. We’ve been updating our Games of E3 List whenever news drops, but now we’re going to go even deeper. Every day leading up to the show, we’re going to highlight one of the biggest games that we hope to see more of at E3. Up today: Titanfall 2!
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• Diablo 3 director leaves Blizzard

  07-06-2016 00:26
  
  Jay Wilson, the game director of Blizzard's Diablo III, has announced he's leaving the company — and the gaming industry entirely.
  "I'm leaving to pursue my original passion, writing," Wilson wrote on Twitter, announcing this as his final week at Blizzard. "It's what I was doing when I fell into this job, and I've always wanted to return to it."
  Wilson has spent the last decade with Blizzard, originally joining the company in 2006. Prior to working at Blizzard, Wilson also served as a desi
  
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• Here's every E3 rumor and prediction worth talking about

  07-06-2016 00:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  E3 is all about reveals, reveals, reveals. If it's ...
  
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• Kojima Productions' mascot gets a (possibly familiar) face and a new tagline

  07-06-2016 00:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kojima Productions has given us a new look at its...
  
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