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• Neill Blomkamp's Aliens movie would give Ripley a proper sendoff says Sigourney Weaver

  13-07-2016 23:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Excitement surrounding Neill Blomkamp's early concept art for a proposed Aliens sequel was short-lived once Fox paused development in favor of a Prometheus sequel
  
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• Neill Blomkamp's Aliens movie would give Ripley a proper send-off says Sigourney Weaver

  13-07-2016 23:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  Excitement surrounding Neill Blomkamp's early concept art for a proposed Aliens sequel was short-lived once Fox paused development in favor of a Prometheus sequel
  
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• Steam Bans Item Gambling

  13-07-2016 23:38
  
  In response to recent controversy surrounding Steam's ability to allow users to trade in-game items and the use of that functionality by third-party sites for gambling, Valve has announced it will begin asking these sites to "cease operations through Steam" and effectively ban item gambling on the service.
  The full statement from Valve explains that the company has "no business relationship with any of these sites" and has never received revenue from them.
  Valve's Erik Johnson issued the followi
  
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• Watch Fallout 4's Vault-Tec Workshop DLC's subterranean settlement action

  13-07-2016 22:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Fallout 4's Vault-Tec Workshop DLC will be the last big boost to the game's settlement system, and it looks like it will have plenty of new stuff to keep you busy
  
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• Alien: Covenant's Danny McBride promises it won't be a comedy : "This sh*t is dark!"

  13-07-2016 22:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Out of all the cast members to join Alien: Covenant, Danny McBride came as the biggest surprise
  
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• Matt Damon says he would play a superhero, but only for Ben Affleck

  13-07-2016 22:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Matt Damon has been a part of a couple big franchises in his career, but he's yet to sign up for a role in a comic book movie
  
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• Hideo Kojima Was Worried Death Stranding Would Leak Before E3 Reveal

  13-07-2016 21:58
  
  Hideo Kojima's newest project, Death Stranding, debuted at Sony's E3 2016 PlayStation press conference. And while the particulars of the game and its trailer were kept hidden before that reveal, Kojima was concerned that the surprise would be spoiled.
  "So every single year, there are leaks before E3," Kojima said in the latest episode of his HideoTube series. "...So we didn't let more than five people at Sony know about Continue reading…
  
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• Pokemon Go gives you rewards for leveling up - here's what they all are

  13-07-2016 20:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Go isn't just about the Pokemon you catch, you know
  
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• Looks like Pokemon Go is getting sponsored stops and McDonald's is up first

  13-07-2016 20:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Go's developer is hinting that sponsored locations are coming to the mega-popular mobile game and it looks like McDonald's could be one of the first
  
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• Xbox Live now promotes Xbox One capture-card streams

  13-07-2016 19:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft has introduced capture card support for Twitch streams of Xbox One games, allowing gamers to automatically share their broadcasting status via Xbox Live without relying on the Xbox One Twitch app.
  
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• In video games, spectating is the new advertising

  13-07-2016 19:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The rise of online audiences watching video gamers stream themselves playing isn't simply a new form of entertainment seen by millions. It's also driving video game sales, and drawing the attention of federal regulators.
  
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• Game of Thrones' Cersei is analysed by an actual psychologist. Spoiler, she's a narcissist

  13-07-2016 19:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Anyone that's watched Game of Thrones knows that Cersei Lannister isn't exactly the most caring character
  
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• This first look at It's Pennywise will bring back all your childhood fears

  13-07-2016 19:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cameras are rolling on the latest adaptation of Stephen King's It, a two-part movie that's destined to give a whole new generation of moviegoers an irrational fear of clowns and years of insomnia
  
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• "Xbox FanFest" coming to Gamescom instead of Microsoft press conference

  13-07-2016 18:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  Don't expect a big-time presentation from Microsoft at Gamescom this year
  
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• A Gears of War 4 edition Xbox One S has leaked, and it's very, very red

  13-07-2016 18:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Not sure what you think of the new Xbox One S? Well, how would you feel if it was slathered in a blood-red paint scheme? NeoGAF user and Xbox tipster Ekim shared pictures of a Gears of War 4 edition Xbox One S on Twitter today, and while Microsoft has yet to formally announce such a device, it seems to be legit
  
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• Catch Up With The Game's Wacky Story In New Trailer

  13-07-2016 18:11
  Headlander is an action/platforming game from Double Fine Productions, published by Adult Swim Games. We named it one of the stand out indies at PAX East this year, and it now has a release date of July 26 for PlayStation 4 and PC.In this science-fiction world, humanity has been wiped out and replaced by sentient robots. Players will take control of an astronaut woken from their slumber only to find that their body is missing. Platforming in this game will involve sending your detached head to
  
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• At GDC Europe, learn to use live events to amp up your mobile game

  13-07-2016 18:10
  
  At GDC Europe Space Ape Games cofounder Simon Hade will show you how you can sustain and grow your mobile game through live ops -- without tying up a lot of talent....
  
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• WRC 6 Trailer Comes With Promise To Push Series Further

  13-07-2016 17:58
  WRC 5 released late last year, and while it may have been the series' debut on the PS4 and Xbox One, the by-the-numbers title wasn't much of a celebration. Developer Kylotonn has overhauled the cars' suspension and engine performance, as well as various other factors, and is promising that WRC 6 – coming out this October – will be a more thrilling experience.
  The game's first trailer has just released, and unlike last year's non-adrenaline pumping racing, the title is promising narr
  
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• FIFA 16's Ultimate Team Chemistry glitch has finally been patched

  13-07-2016 17:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  The sneaky FIFA 16 glitch that was sniffed out by the player community has received a proper fix from EA
  
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• Unity raises $181 million to boost VR and AR development

  13-07-2016 17:40
  
  Unity has raised $181 million in series C funding to further fuel the development and growth of virtual and augmented reality titles....
  
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• Suicide Squad director on why he prefers villains to heroes: "They’re not bound by the normal rules"

  13-07-2016 17:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  One of the many reasons Suicide Squad is arguably 2016's most intriguing comic book movie is the idea of heroic criminals
  
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• How PS2-era Michael Vick had a big effect on Madden NFL 17

  13-07-2016 17:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  There’s never been a greater Madden quarterback then Falcons-era Michael Vick – and nearly a decade after his prime, dev EA Tiburon’s entire attributes model remains built around lessons garnered from how he was deployed in game
  
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• Blog: Using your music creation tools in a VR space

  13-07-2016 17:08
  Professional video game music composer Winifred Phillips examines three software apps that allow composers and performers to use their external music creation tools within a virtual reality space....
  
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• Abusive chat should drop after ‘World of Warcraft: Legion’ pre-expansion patch

  13-07-2016 17:08 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Blizzard "only" took 10 years to implement a silencing system for abusive language in World of Warcraft. In its pre-expansion patch for Legion, the developer is getting serious about curbing bad behavior.
  
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• Kojima: Games' ability to convey emotions will soon surpass that of real people

  13-07-2016 16:59
  
  Hideo Kojima says emerging technologies such as virtual reality mean devs may soon be able to convey emotions through game design more effectively than through real-world interactions. ...
  
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• Hideo Kojima: It'll soon be 'easier to get emotions through games than actual people'

  13-07-2016 16:59
  
  Hideo Kojima says emerging technologies such as virtual reality mean video games will soon be better at conveying emotions than our own real-world interactions....
  
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• Bag a Free Monster Hunter Generations 3DS Theme

  13-07-2016 16:48
  
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  For more on Monster Hunter Generations, check out our review below where we gave it an 8.0.
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• Pokemon Sun and Moon adds a creepy Pikachu cosplayer who just wants to be loved

  13-07-2016 16:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Well, the monster design of Pokemon Sun and Moon has officially come full circle
  
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• Secret Codes in Overwatch Trailer Hint at New Character

  13-07-2016 16:31
  
  So the rumours were basically correct - the newest Overwatch character is a support sniper, and Pharah's mother. But one element is missing - she isn't called Sombra.
  The name Sombra has been floating around the Overwatch community for some time - Reaper says the name in a voice line, and it's written on a file sitting in the Dorado map - and fans are convinced that it will be the name of an as-yet unrevealed character.
  After Blizzard released the origins trailer for Ana, the Overwatch subreddit
  
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• Cheating at Pokemon Go Will Get You an Hour-Long Ban

  13-07-2016 16:31
  
  Trying to fool Pokemon Go into thinking you're somewhere you not (known as GPS spoofing) appears to get you banned from the game for around an hour - and the way the game does this is kind of brilliant.
  Some noble and not-so noble test subjects on Reddit report that, rather than simply locking you out of the game, Pokemon Go turns cheaters' worlds into cold and lonely places.
  Pokestops won't sell you items, Gyms won't let you battle and wild Pokemon, perhaps sensing that their potential new
  
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• Doom and game design in 2016: The influence of hellbound user-generated content

  13-07-2016 16:26
  A recent Doom SnapMap MOBA got us thinking about the past, present, and future of user-generated content and mods based on Id Software's seminal first-person shooter franchise. ...
  
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• Big Changes Coming for Overwatch's D.Va, Zenyatta and More

  13-07-2016 16:16
  
  Along with the reveal of new character, Ana, Blizzard has revealed a raft of tweaks for Overwatch's existing heroes.
  Currently in the testing phase along with Ana on the PC version's Public Test Region servers, the tweaks have been revealed in some comprehensive patch notes.
  The biggest changes come for mech-suited Korean StarCraft player, D.Va. Blizzard had previously said it would look to make her a more viable tank option, and that comes in two main forms.
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• The Holocaust Museum in Washington has to apply to stop people playing Pokemon Go inside

  13-07-2016 16:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Go is a ridiculous amount of fun but it's just common sense that there are places that you don't go to play games
  
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• Blizzard nixing hero stacking in Overwatch competitive play

  13-07-2016 16:13
  Blizzard is about to make a major change to Overwatch's fledgling competitive play mode with the introduction of a one-hero limit.  ...
  
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• Blog: A player in motion will stay in motion - 'Newtonian' engagement in games

  13-07-2016 16:08
  "Why are some games better than others at getting us to just keep playing without taking a break?" asks video game psychologist Jamie Madigan....
  
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• FIFA Update Addresses Ultimate Team Chemistry Issues

  13-07-2016 14:57
  
  A patch is available for FIFA 16 on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3, with one for Xbox 360 coming soon.
  The patch is in relation to the FIFA Ultimate Team chemistry inconsistencies which EA said it would be investigating last month. Chemistry is essentially a measure of how well teammates can play with each other.
  A description of the problem earlier this month stated "there appear to be some differences in how fitness and chemistry apply to some FUT items." Yesterday's post
  
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• Indie Space Station Exploration Sim Event [0] Coming To Steam In September

  13-07-2016 14:00
  Ocelot Society's student project turned award-winning indie game about interacting with a computer A.I. on a space station is coming to PC and Mac in September.
  Inspired in part by classic text adventures like Zork, players explore an abandoned spacecraft called the Nautilus interacting with an A.I. computer system called Kaizen. Kaizen responds to your inquiries with procedurally generated replies establishing a personality as you make your way back to Earth.
  You can check out the teaser trail
  
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• Kojima thinks Death Stranding will be his "best work so far" thanks to Mark Cerny

  13-07-2016 13:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Kojima's still being cagey on Death Stranding but he's feeling pretty confident about it thanks to two things: technology, and PS4 architect Mark Cerny
  
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• New Hearthstone Hero Requires Friends to Unlock It

  13-07-2016 13:44
  
  Hearthstone's new shaman hero is Morgl the Oracle, a cute little murloc. However you'll need to enlist the help of a friend to get him.
  Blizzard has implemented a new Recruit a Friend scheme, and if you invite a friend to play Hearthstone and they reach 20 combined levels across all classes, Morgl will be unlocked.Hearthstone's newest hero, MorglPlus, every player you recruit (up to four) will earn you a Classic card pack, and all your recruits will get one too.
  Previous new heroes have had you
  
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• Blog: Free historical data on the game industry!

  13-07-2016 13:38
  Thanks to a request on social media, the (formerly expensive!) Game Developer Research files on top 20 publishers/developers, the state of game development, and more are being made available for free. ...
  
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• Star Wars 8 had dancing stormtroopers at its wrap party

  13-07-2016 13:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Last week Mark Hamill revealed that Star Wars: Episode 8 would be finishing up principal production later this month, and the movie had its official wrap party over the weekend at the Natural History Museum in London
  
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• Pokemon Go's European launch has started. It's now available in Germany

  13-07-2016 12:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ok, try not to explode but it's almost here. Pokemon Go is now officially available on iPhone and An ...
  
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• Kojima: Metal Gear Solid wouldn't exist without PlayStation

  13-07-2016 12:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Metal Gear series was very nearly done and dusted as a 2D game by 1990, according to Hideo Kojima speaking at this year's Develop conference
  
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• Samuel L. Jackson narrates the only Game of Thrones recap you need to watch

  13-07-2016 11:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  After 60 episodes in six seasons, convincing your friends to start watching Game of Thrones from the start may be a tall order
  
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• Pokemon Go means Hollywood wants to make a live-action Pokemon movie again

  13-07-2016 11:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  You might have heard of a thing called Pokemon Go. And it turns out that given the $1 million a day...
  
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• Forza 6 Gets Giant Truck, Tiny Microcar in New DLC

  13-07-2016 08:51
  
  The latest DLC pack for Forza Motorsport 6, available now, brings with it two of the zaniest vehicles to hit the series to date: an enormous German racing truck and a tiny BMW bubble car.
  As with previous months the July Turn 10 Select car pack features seven vehicles, all new to the Forza series, and will set us back $7 USD / GBP 5.59 / $9.35 AUD.
  The new 1,080-horsepower, 5,500 kilogram 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck comes alongside a pocket-sized 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export (th
  
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• Pokemon Go Australia log-in complaints grow; Nintendo shares fall 6 percent

  13-07-2016 07:29 via news.yahoo.com
  SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Growing numbers of Pokemon Go players in Australia, one of three countries where Nintendo Co's smash-hit mobile game is available, are complaining they're having trouble logging in, raising concerns the Japanese firm may not be able to roll the game out globally as quickly as planned. Shares in Nintendo fell nearly 6 percent in Tokyo early on Wednesday after a three-day surge on the successful U.S. launch of the augmented reality game last week added 1.2 trillion ye
  
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• Pokemon-mania vindicates Nintendo's mobile game shift

  13-07-2016 05:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Tokyo (AFP) - With Pokemon-mania sweeping the planet, Nintendo's nascent shift into mobile gaming has proved a massive hit, vindicating the Japanese videogame giant's decision to unshackle itself from a long-standing consoles-only policy.
  
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• Pokemon Go Review

  13-07-2016 03:39
  
  Pokemon Go, described in simple terms, is a clever concept: Walk to real-life locations called PokeStops marked on a map on your phone to get items and collect the Pokemon that pop up along the way to gain XP. Use those Pokemon to take over real-world objectives called Gyms from other players. It has all the basics covered to make it a functional mobile treasure-hunting app, though technically its performance (and that of its servers) is often very poor on iOS and Android. But the main appeal of
  
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• Carmageddon: Max Damage Review

  13-07-2016 03:35
  
  Back in the late ‘90s, Carmageddon’s open-world, pedestrian-squashing racing mechanics were fresh, exciting, and hilarious. And to its credit, the new Carmageddon: Max Damage recreates the feel, structure, and sense of humor of the original two games in the series quite well. Unfortunately, like the recent lukewarm Beavis & Butt-Head return on MTV, time has moved on, and Carmageddon hasn’t aged well.
  In short, Carmageddon’s late-’90s sensibilities fail it in 201
  
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