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• The Best of Comic-Con 2016

  25-07-2016 23:54
  
  San Diego Comic-Con 2016 is over, and we're still recovering from the four-day long marathon of getting new trailers, reveals and details about our favorite TV shows, films, comics and games. Now that Comic-Con is done, it's time to take a look back at what made the biggest impression at this year's annual geek celebration.
  One of the biggest announcements of Comic-Con was the confirmation that Brie Larson will in fact be playing Carol Danvers in Marvel's upcoming Captain Marvel film. The actres
  
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• Your Xbox Live gamertag could disappear soon... if you haven't logged in for 5 years

  25-07-2016 23:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spending enough time with all of your user accounts can be difficult
  
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• Lady Layton Trademark Filed With EU

  25-07-2016 23:02
  
  We've known for some time there's a new Professor Layton game in the works from Level-5, and a new filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office is pointing to a new direction for the series.
  In late June, a new Layton game was teased by Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino. Hino hinted the main character wouldn't be Professor Layton this time, nor would it be Layton's son Alfendi. A photo from Famitsu showed sketches of a female character, but no more hints were given at the time.Is
  
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• Nintendo's stock plummets after 'Pokémon Go' investor gaffe

  25-07-2016 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Days after Nintendo's stock market value hit a record high due to the success of Pokémon Go, shares have plummeted as the company reminded new investors that it had no role in the game's development, and profits will be minimal.
  
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• Nintendo stock plummets after reminding investors it didn’t make ‘Pokémon Go’

  25-07-2016 22:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Days after Nintendo's stock market value hit a record high due to the success of Pokémon Go, shares have plummeted as the company reminded new investors that it had no role in the game's development, and profits will be minimal.
  
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• South Park creators say The Fractured But Whole was shaped by PewDiePie

  25-07-2016 22:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Other publishers, take note. This behind-the-scenes trailer for South Park: The Fractured But Whole...
  
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• Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson was cast after meeting Marvel's "very high bar" says Kevin Feige

  25-07-2016 22:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel's panel at this year's San Diego Comic Con wrapped up when studio head Kevin Feige announced the actress playing Captain Marvel in the MCU
  
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• NFL Network and RedZone coming to PlayStation Vue in time for football season

  25-07-2016 22:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  There's good news for football fans who are itching to cut the cord: both NFL Network and NFL RedZone will be available on Sony's PlayStation Vue internet TV service by the start of the 2016 football season.
  
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• Batman - The Telltale Series will have online multiplayer that makes sense

  25-07-2016 21:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new Batman episodic adventure series from Telltale will let you share the guilt of making gut-wrenching decisions with friends and strangers alike
  
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• Batman: The Killing Joke's Bruce Timm responds to controversial Batgirl prologue

  25-07-2016 21:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Batman: The Killing Joke
  
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• Alien: Covenant is "much scarier" than Prometheus says Michael Fassbender, new image lands

  25-07-2016 21:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been well-established by now that Alien: Covenant won't skimp on the horror and gore of previous movies in the franchise
  
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• Spider-Man: Homecoming character details revealed: meet Peter Parker's classmates

  25-07-2016 20:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  In the lead-up to Spider-Man: Homecoming, we've seen a handful of actors and actresses be cast without any knowledge of who they actually play
  
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• Got an inactive Xbox gamertag? Microsoft says to use it or lose it

  25-07-2016 19:34 via news.yahoo.com
  
  If it's been a few years since you last powered on an Xbox console, your gamertag may be at risk of deactivation, as Microsoft has updated its services agreement in a bid to prune inactive user accounts.
  
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• Sonic's getting two new nostalgia-heavy games - can they win you over?

  25-07-2016 19:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  You may have given up on Sonic, but Sonic hasn't given up on you
  
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• IGN Presents the History of Bourne

  25-07-2016 19:21
  
  In the mid-1970s notorious Venezuelan terrorist Carlos the Jackal orchestrated a high-profile attack on an OPEC meeting in Vienna, Austria which resulted in the deaths of three people. It was just one of a string of crimes committed by Carlos across the continent, making him one the most-wanted fugitives of the era.
  Back in the ’70s American author Robert Ludlum didn’t know a great deal about Carlos the Jackal, but that soon changed. One night Ludlum and his wife tuned in to a radio
  
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• Out This Week: We Happy Few, Headlander, Riptide GP: Renegade

  25-07-2016 19:00
  
  With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
  Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
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• No PlayStation Plus? No problem: ‘No Man’s Sky’ doesn’t need it

  25-07-2016 18:45 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Want to play No Man's Sky on PlayStation 4, but you don't have a PlayStation Plus subscription? No problem. The game doesn't require one, standing in contrast to the majority of the system's library.
  
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• Fan-made Fallout TV series pilot is good enough to be the real thing

  25-07-2016 18:40 via gamesradar.com
  
  Video game fan films are one thing, but how would you feel about a fan-made TV series? Would it sweeten the deal if it was a live-action TV series set in the Fallout universe, and the quality was so good that you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a professional, studio-funded project? If you're still not sure what to make of such a thing, why not just watch Fallout: Revelation, which debuted this weekend during San Diego Comic-Con?The group behind the video, Mechanical Cake TV, describes Fallout
  
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• Sylvester Stallone has an "important" role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

  25-07-2016 18:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Back in March a rumour surfaced that Sylvester Stallone had snagged a role in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol
  
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• 'No Man's Sky': PlayStation Plus requirement lifted

  25-07-2016 18:14 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Ahead of its release the week of August 9, the studio behind sprawling space exploration game "No Man's Sky" has revealed that players won't need a PlayStation Plus subscription to benefit from its online features. A surprise announcement in December 2013 and hotly anticipated since, "No Man's Sky" sees players set off across the universe on a journey of discovery and adventure. In theory, it's possible for players to meet, but UK-based studio Hello Games and its publisher, Sony Interactive Ente
  
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• With Xbox One S release a week away, price for Xbox One, game falls to $250

  25-07-2016 18:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Xbox One, complete with a game, will only set you back $250 this summer. The Xbox One S launches in just a week, offering a larger storage capacity and a slimmer, sleeker design.
  
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• Top 10 Worst Star Wars Games Ever Made

  25-07-2016 18:03
  
  We’re counting down the top ten worst Star Wars games ever. Terrible controls, frustrating head-on crashes, pointless difficulty, and moronic mechanics make these games a stain on the name of space epics. Let’s jump right in with number ten!
  I remember thinking Rebel Assault II was incredibly cool when it first came out, being blown away by the seamless fusion of full-motion video and computer-generated graphics that would undoubtedly never be topped. Of course, I was nine years old
  
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• This Pokemon Go throw trick will help you capture pesky Zubats and other flyers

  25-07-2016 17:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you've ever wasted a dozen Poke Balls on a junky little Zubat that just refused to stay still in Pokemon Go, you will want to watch this video
  
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• Video game releases: 'Quadrilateral Cowboy,' 'Headlander,' 'Hyper Light Drifter'

  25-07-2016 17:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Among video game releases for the week of July 25, "Quadrilateral Cowboy" entices players with quirky, super-accessible cyberpunk hacking, "Headlander" mocks pulp sci-fi of years gone by with the utmost fondness, the gorgeous "Hyper Light Drifter" arrives on console, "Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge" dares its players to complete 40 demanding levels, and "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" gets re-released along with its sequel.
  
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• Upcoming mini-Mega Drive means the Sega vs Nintendo console wars are back, and fun-sized

  25-07-2016 17:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Remember that cute little miniature NES that Nintendo announced two weeks ago? Well Sega fans (or at least those of you in Europe), your memories are about to get snack-sized too
  
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• New Lara Croft Alicia Vikander says the Tomb Raider movie "feels more like an origins story"

  25-07-2016 16:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  After Angelina Jolie's stint as Lara Croft it was always going to be hard to fill the adventurer's boots but Alicia Vikander seems perfect in the role of our favourite tomb plundering explorer
  
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• Xbox One 500GB bundles are now $249 in the US, a week before Xbox One S arrives

  25-07-2016 16:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  With just over a week left before the arrival of the comparatively dainty Xbox One S, Microsoft is further slashing the prices on its beefy forebear
  
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• No Man's Sky Won't Require PlayStation Plus To Play Online

  25-07-2016 16:18
  
  No Man's Sky might hinge on the online experiences of its players, but its PS4 players won't require the usual online subscription to play.
  As confirmed by Game Informer, a Sony statement said “PS Plus won’t be a requirement to play online, however you will need to be connected to the internet for your discoveries to register with the universal atlas”.
  This is likely down to the fact that while players are technically sharing the game's universe, and could run into one ano
  
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• Another Look At Mobius Final Fantasy

  25-07-2016 16:14
  Square Enix has been on a release spree for mobile exclusive Final Fantasy games. The latest doesn’t tap into sprite-based nostalgia, and instead pushes high definition graphics in a free-to-play package.
  Mobius Final Fantasy will be out on August 3 for iOS and Android. If you’re interested in playing, you can pre-register now for some in-game bonuses.
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  Players will get a number of items, including elixirs, crystals, summon tickets, and more
  
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• New Screenshots from Dead Rising Remasters

  25-07-2016 15:41
  
  Screenshots from the remastered editions of Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2, and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record have gone up on their respective Xbox Store pages.
  Capcom recently confirmed rumors that Dead Rising would be coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC following a PlayStation trophies leak. Dead Rising 2 and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record will be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
  Additionally, the Xbox Store has a Dead Rising bundle — the Dead Rising Triple Pack &mdash
  
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• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther and more get new logos

  25-07-2016 15:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Marvel Studios showed up in a big way at San Diego Comic Con this year; They debuted fresh footage (including a great second trailer for Doctor Strange) and made surprising cast announcements that had us very excited about their upcoming films
  
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• Investors Find Out Nintendo Doesn't Make Pokemon Go, Shares Drop

  25-07-2016 15:05
  
  Nintendo shares fell 17.7 percent after it confirmed the success of Pokémon Go would not necessarily translate into profits for the publisher.
  "Taking the current situation into consideration, the company is not modifying the consolidated financial forecast for now," Nintendo stated in a stock filing (via BBC News).
  Since Pokémon Go's release earlier this month, Nintendo's profits have more than doubled in value. However, as the mobile game was develop
  
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• Headlander Review

  25-07-2016 15:00
  
  On paper, Headlander shouldn’t work. With both its clashing tone and humor and its mishmash of 2D mechanics, it successfully blends ideas that aren’t just different—they’re about as dissimilar as possible. It comes together thanks to great retro art, fun exploration, and developer Double Fine’s unmistakable charm.
  This is a game that explores humanity and our overreliance on technology, and what it means to be alive. It’s also about a mustachioed, rocket-power
  
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• Joss Whedon would return to Marvel to direct a Black Widow movie

  25-07-2016 14:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  While we'll finally be getting solo movies for Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel - the latter of whom was confirmed to be played by Brie Larson at San Diego Comic Con over the weekend - we're still waiting for Black Widow to get her standalone due
  
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• Doctor Strange "is the movie where Marvel goes full weird", says Scott Derrickson

  25-07-2016 12:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  The second trailer for Doctor Strange dropped online over the weekend shortly after premiering at San Diego Comic Con, and it gave us a satisfying peek at the world-bending visuals that promise to make the film a unique entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  
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• Doctor Strange "is the movie where Marvel goes full weird", says director Scott Derrickson

  25-07-2016 12:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  The second trailer for Doctor Strange dropped online over the weekend shortly after premiering at San Diego Comic Con, and it gave us a satisfying peek at the world-bending visuals that promise to make the film a unique entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  
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• Pokemon Go Mewtwo Prank Suckers Japanese Players

  25-07-2016 12:41
  
  A familiarly-shaped park feature in Japan was the subject of a Mewtwo-related hoax this weekend, leading to huge crowds gathering in search of the classic Legendary.
  As reported by Kotaku, Nagoya's Tsuruma Park has a distinct whiff of the Pokeball about its water feature centrepiece, and some enterprising prankster(s) spread the word that Mewtwo - which is currently unavailable to catch - would appear there.
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• Pokemon Go's Comic Con panel teases more Easter eggs and what's coming next

  25-07-2016 12:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  After an upgrade to the massive Hall H to cope with all the people who wanted to attend the Pokemon Go panel at Comic Con, Niantic CEO John Hanke teased some future updates for the app and revealed some more concrete information
  
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• FIFA 17 Ultimate Team gold card design leaked by Premier League club

  25-07-2016 12:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ultimate Team is the biggest mode in FIFA these days, meaning every potential new detail is swarmed over like the Crunchie stand at an international bumblebee convention
  
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• Nintendo shares dive as company plays down Pokemon GO's earnings impact

  25-07-2016 08:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Junko Fujita TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares in Nintendo Co tumbled as much as 18 percent on Monday after the company said Pokemon GO would have a limited impact on its earnings - their biggest setback so far after a huge run-up on the smash-hit game. The Kyoto-based gaming company, which is due to report first-quarter results this week, surprised markets with a statement on Friday that income garnered through its 32 percent stake in affiliate Pokemon Company, which owns the licensing rights, would
  
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• Nintendo shares plunge on Pokemon Go warning

  25-07-2016 05:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Shares in Nintendo plunged Monday after it warned that the Pokemon Go mania sweeping the world would not translate into bumper profits, taking the wind out of a dizzying rally that saw the firm's value more than double. Markets had cheered the app's global success as a great sign for Nintendo's nascent move into the mobile games market. Nintendo is the creator of the Pokemon franchise but the game, released on July 5, was developed by US-based Niantic.
  
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• Nintendo shares plunge, company says Pokemon GO's earnings impact limited

  25-07-2016 04:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Shares of Nintendo Co tumbled as much as 18 percent early on Monday after the company said smash-hit mobile game Pokemon GO would have only a limited impact on its earnings. Nintendo said after the market closed on Friday that it had already factored in anticipated revenues from its Pokemon GO Plus device - an accessory worn on the wrist to alert players of nearby monsters to catch - and that it had no plans to revise its annual earnings forecasts for now. Nintendo said its affiliate Pokemon Co
  
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• The Xbox One Just Got A Price Drop Ahead Of The Xbox One S Launch

  25-07-2016 03:47 via news.yahoo.com
  
  With the launch of Microsoft’s newer, smaller-framed and higher resolution Xbox One S due out in August, Microsoft has decided to finally slash the price for the original Xbox One, this being the third time this year that they’ve done so. With the Xbox One S launching in different “sizes” and price points, the company is looking to move the older units off of store shelves at a rather svelte price point of $249, Polygon reports.
  
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• Nintendo shares plunge 16% on Pokemon Go warning

  25-07-2016 03:03 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo shares dived in Tokyo on Monday in response to the videogame giant's warning over the "limited" impact of the hugely popular Pokemon Go app on its financial results.
  
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• SDCC Day 4 Cosplay Features Overwatch, Marvel

  25-07-2016 02:30
  
  It's that time of year, when fans from virtually every aspect of geekdom meet together in San Diego, CA for Comic-Con, one of the largest conventions in the world. Intersecting fandoms means we see a pretty diverse array of cosplay, and we're going to highlight our favorites for each day of the show. 
  It's Day 4 of SDCC, and the entire event has been a non-stop string of announcements ranging from a new Justice League trailer all the way to new details for Season 7 of The Walking Dead.
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• Pokemon Go: 5 Things We Learned at Comic-Con

  25-07-2016 00:37
  
  Pokemon Go took over the massive Hall H at Comic-Con today, a venue upgrade thanks to the unbelievable success the app has seen so far. John Hanke, CEO of Niantic, took the stage to discuss the game and what we can expect for the future.
  While we didn’t get any concrete updates on Mewtwo, the Legendary Birds and the game’s other missing Pokemon, we did learn a lot about Niantic’s current focus, plus which features might be headed to the game once it’s available worldwide
  
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• Pokemon Go Dev Confirms Trading, More Pokemon Are Coming

  25-07-2016 00:01
  
  More Pokemon, trading, Pokemon Centers, and PokeStop customization are all being explored for Pokemon Go, Niantic's John Hanke revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con Pokemon Go panel.
  Hanke said right now there's a certain set of Pokemon available, but that over the coming months and years we may see Pokemon from beyond the first generation in Pokemon Go.
  Trading is also in development, though Hanke said that it's not ready nor does Niantic have a planned release date for the feature.
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