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• No Man's Sky already has a planet called Poopland, plus several other stupid names

  08-08-2016 23:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  I'm sure you didn't see this coming. No Man's Sky, a game that lets players name the planets they di ...
  
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• Deep Down's trademark will expire if Capcom doesn't do something with it by February

  08-08-2016 22:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  Deep Down was one of the first games revealed for Sony's PlayStation 4, and it blew everyone away with its gorgeous visuals
  
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• Get a job: Be an Environment Artist at Industrial Light & Magic

  08-08-2016 22:03
  
  Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Lucasfilm's VFX/animation studio, seeks an experienced environment artist to work alongside a team of artists and game designers at its San Francisco, CA office. ...
  
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• Captain Marvel's Brie Larson schools up on the comic book dressed as Carol Danvers

  08-08-2016 21:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now that we've received official confirmation that Brie Larson is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Captain Marvel, the Oscar-winning actress has shared a pic revealing exactly how she's preparing for the role
  
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• Pokemon Go now banned in Iran due to 'security concerns'

  08-08-2016 21:40
  Niantic's Pokemon Go continues to be popular and polarizing, as the BBC reports that Iran's High Council of Virtual Spaces has issued a country-wide ban on the game due to 'security concerns.'...
  
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• Obituary: Square Enix graphic designer Manabu Daishima

  08-08-2016 21:03
  
  News is spreading this week that Manabu Daishima, a longtime game developer best known for his art and graphics work on Square games like Chrono Trigger, passed away last month at the age of 45.  ...
  
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• Watch the No Man's Sky devs play an hour of their game live

  08-08-2016 20:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Enough leaks, the creators of No Man's Sky are finally ready to show you their universe
  
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• Watch the No Man's Sky devs play an hour of their game

  08-08-2016 20:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  Enough leaks, the creators of No Man's Sky are finally ready to show you their universe
  
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• Don't Miss: The tale of the tools that built Dead Rising 2

  08-08-2016 20:15
  
  In this classic feature, technical director Tom Niwinski tells the story of how the Dead Rising 2 team crafted the tools to handle the population and testing of a (then) hyper-crowded open-world game. ...
  
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• Resident Evil 7 lets you heal with green herbs because some things never change

  08-08-2016 19:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Resident Evil 7 will star a "powerless, ordinary person" but they'll still be able to effectively treat their wounds with leafy plants of indeterminate origin
  
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• No Man's Sky dev: 'this maybe isn't the game you imagined from trailers'

  08-08-2016 19:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tomorrow is the release date of No Man's Sky. And yet, even this close to launch, people are still a ...
  
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• Head of Xbox division confirms Project Scorpio games are in development

  08-08-2016 19:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft is cultivating a behind-the-scenes slate of games for its upcoming 4K-capable Xbox One console upgrade called Project Scorpio, Xbox division head Phil Spencer confirmed this week.
  
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• Games for ‘Project Scorpio’ Xbox upgrade already in the works, division head says

  08-08-2016 19:31 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft is cultivating a behind-the-scenes slate of games for its upcoming 4K-capable Xbox One console upgrade called Project Scorpio, Xbox division head Phil Spencer confirmed this week.
  
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• The NES Classic Edition can simulate the look of an old TV if you want to be really retro

  08-08-2016 18:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nintendo's miniature NES Classic Edition is more than just a shrunk-down version of the beloved console with an HDMI port
  
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• Get Insight On The Game's Eclectic Choice Of Music

  08-08-2016 18:31
  
  In addition to a roster of the biggest names in wresting, the WWE games usually include a soundtrack full of up-and-coming artists as well as proven classics. The soundtrack for this year's WWE 2K17 is no exception, full of songs and artists curated by Sean "Diddy" Combs.The soundtrack will span hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. 2K has also released a video interview with Combs, explaining his reasoning behind the song choices and his experience producing the soundtrack for a video game. Che
  
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• Culinary chaos in a co-op kitchen: you should be playing Overcooked

  08-08-2016 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  What is it?
  Cartoon chefs must work together to survive in the fast-paced - and dangerous! - world of on-demand dining
  
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• Black Panther's T'challa is a leader "on a continent that has a lot of political tension" says director

  08-08-2016 18:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've still got a while to wait until Black Panther's release date on February 16 2018 - yep, that's a whole 4 Marvel movies away - but director Ryan Coogler shared some bits of info with us at Comic Con
  
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• New Star Wars: Rogue One trailer to debut on Thursday, check out trailer preview now

  08-08-2016 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Many were disappointed when the second trailer for Star Wars: Rogue One didn't debut at Star Wars Celebration - even though there were reports that it would - but we won't have to wait much longer for new footage of the highly anticipated spin-off
  
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• PlayStation 4 Neo reveal rumored for September 7 event in NYC

  08-08-2016 17:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At this point, Sony's PlayStation 4 Neo is perhaps the worst-kept secret in the video game industry, but new rumors suggest that the company plans to lift the veil on the project next month.
  
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• Yet more useful fan sites are Pokemon Go-ing offline

  08-08-2016 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Another community-made Pokemon Go service bites the dust
  
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• Suicide Squad steals Guardians of the Galaxy's box office crown, makes $135 million in opening weekend

  08-08-2016 17:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  Suicide Squad's opening weekend box office proves that despite a rough ride in production and a skewering from critics, large numbers turned out to see it
  
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• Doctor Strange director says the magic in the movie will never be explained scientifically

  08-08-2016 17:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's nothing worse than magic being explained away in movies by advanced science
  
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• Transformers: The Last Knight introduces new Autobots

  08-08-2016 16:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Last week we got confirmation that Hot Rod will finally be brought to life in the Transformers movie franchise, and he won't be the only new addition to the Autobot roster
  
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• George R.R. Martin's superhero series Wild Cards is coming to TV and it's even bigger than Game of Thrones

  08-08-2016 14:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  While Game of Thrones may be nearing its conclusion, George R
  
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• Hitman has more killer episodic seasons on the way

  08-08-2016 14:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've still not finished the assassiny delights of the current season of Hitman - there's still Bangkok in Thailand to jet off to on August 16 and then a trip to the USA and Japan later in the year - but IO Interactive isn't planning on stopping any time soon
  
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• PC download charts: 'No Man's Sky,' 'World of Warcraft: Legion' ascend ahead of release

  08-08-2016 13:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sci-fi exploration and survival game "No Man's Sky" launches August 12, while the latest expansion for MMO "World of Warcraft," entitled "Legion," lands August 30. The pair are both in high demand come Monday August 8 as they prepare to launch; meanwhile, "Doom," "Fallout 4" and "Skyrim" benefit from an annual studio expo sale.
  
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• Rumours say Suicide Squad had more Joker and Bats but the scenes were deleted and Jared Leto isn't happy

  08-08-2016 13:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Suicide Squad
  
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• Xbox Scorpio games and hardware are already in production

  08-08-2016 13:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Xbox Scorpio was revealed at this year's E3 but not much more
  
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• The Shadow of the Colossus inspired Prey for the Gods is coming to PS4 and Xbox One

  08-08-2016 12:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Just what we love; a Kickstarter happy ending. Not only has the beautiful looking Prey for the Gods...
  
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• Rumour says the PS4 Neo will be revealed in New York next month

  08-08-2016 12:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Well, isn't this interesting? It's been a quiet summer but Sony might just be ramping up to reveal the PlayStation 4 Neo
  
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• No Man's Sky has game-changing day one patch. Farming added, base building on the way!

  08-08-2016 11:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  No reviews before release is usually worrying, but not always a sign that things have gone wrong
  
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• Iran is the first country to ban Pokemon Go over "security concerns"

  08-08-2016 11:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  Unfortunately no one in Iran is going to be able to finish their Pokedex
  
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• Gamera Interactive to release classic platformer ‘Unit 4’ on Xbox One

  08-08-2016 05:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Unit 4, which will come exclusively to the Xbox One, is an “action platform game set in a sci-fi universe and features old-school action with its four different characters, each one with its own unique skill."
  
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• Teasers Show Off 'All Out' Attacks From Several Characters

  08-08-2016 01:34
  
  A slew of new videos have released, showing off Persona 5's fashionable and fast-paced combat. Each trailer, which you can view below, centers on a character's 'all out' attacks, including the protagonist, Anne, Makoto, Yusuke, and Ryuki. So far, the combat is looking incredibly stylish and fun, giving off a similar vibe to past games of the series.Protagonist:
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