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• How Square Enix Montreal acts like an indie to make its mobile games

  18-08-2016 23:58
  
  According to Square Enix Montreal employees, de-emphasizing specialized roles and increasing collaboration has improved its ability to make mobile games like Deus Ex Go....
  
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• July's Top Sales Belonged to Nintendo's 3DS

  18-08-2016 23:49
  
  UPDATE: We've learned the public NPD release has been delayed until August 22, so the top 10 list promised in the article below won't be making it into the story today.
  The top-selling video game hardware for the month of July was Nintendo's 3DS family of handhelds. Nintendo issued a statement crediting its success to the release of Monster Hunter Generations and the price drop of the 2DS console.
  The success of Pokemon Go no doubt helped Nintendo take the month. Nintendo reported in i
  
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• Fallout 4's Nuka World is big, so take this map to help plan your trip

  18-08-2016 23:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nuka World will be the final piece of DLC planned for Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG, Fallout 4
  
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• New No Man's Sky PC, PS4 Patch Now Available

  18-08-2016 23:35
  
  Hello Games has released a new patch for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions of No Man's Sky today, both of which are currently available to download.
  Sean Murray, Hello Games co-founder, announced the PC's patch release earlier today, promising the PS4 patch was also on the way. IGN has confirmed the console patch is downloadable. Full patch notes have not been made available for either version, yet, but are "incoming," according to Murray.
  Murray did tweet out, however, that the PC version "adds
  
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• Here's everything the Resident Evil 7 guy told us about tapes, gameplay and the finger

  18-08-2016 23:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yesterday I played the new Resident Evil 7 Lantern demo, today I talked to producer Masachika Kawata (via a translator)
  
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• Anime That We Love to Watch Dubbed

  18-08-2016 22:55
  
  IGN Anime Club is back on its weekly schedule! Miranda, Kallie, Mike, and Meghan talk about their favorite dubs and discuss whether or not they'd want to see the return of dubbed anime openings. Kallie and Miranda also give their impressions on Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness.
  In this week's Watch Party, the club discusses 5 Centimeters Per Second. The next Watch Party starts with IGN Anime Club Episode 61, and we'll be watching the first two episodes of Psycho-Pass (av
  
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• Ubisoft Makes Us Smell Farts While Playing South Park

  18-08-2016 22:50
  
  Farts are not something you normally want to smell. Somehow, Ubisoft is attempting to change that. At this year's Gamescom, the developer strapped a mask to my head so that I could smell these foul odors while I played the hilarious South Park: The Fractured But Whole.About a week ago, Ubisoft unveiled the Nosulus Rift, a spoof mask that mocks the Oculus Rift. While it is more of a gag item that the developer is bringing to events rather than a consumer product, it nonetheless left an impressio
  
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• Destiny: Rise of Iron takes you to the workbench of the original Gjallarhorn

  18-08-2016 22:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Not only will you build your own Gjallarhorn in Destiny's Rise of Iron expansion, you'll even see where the original was assembled with one filigreed golden plate at a time
  
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• Get a job: Insomniac is hiring an experienced Engine Programmer

  18-08-2016 22:30
  Sunset Overdrive dev Insomniac Games seeks a senior-level engine programmer to work closely with its design and animation departments in Durham, North Carolina to build game systems and features. ...
  
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• There's an American Horror Story maze arriving at Universal Studios, making all of your fears very real

  18-08-2016 22:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  As we get closer to the season 6 premiere of American Horror Story, it's been announced that the show plans to bring its freakish terrors to life for a part of Universal's Halloween Horror nights
  
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• Overwatch players, it's gonna be pretty hard to hate Bastion after you watch this short

  18-08-2016 22:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Bastion is one of the most-hated characters in Overwatch - or at least he was at launch, before people learned how to counter him and his annoying turret form
  
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• Brace Yourself: Crypt of the NecroDancer studio recruits Duskers devs

  18-08-2016 21:44
  
  The team at Crypt of the NecroDancer studio Brace Yourself Games is growing a bit bigger this week with the addition of Duskers developers Tim Keenan and Jeremy Phillips. ...
  
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• Final Fantasy XV DLC Will Tailor Gameplay to Each Character

  18-08-2016 21:43
  
  Following up on the news that Final Fantasy XV’s DLC will allow you to play as other party members, Square Enix has confirmed that Gladio, Ignis, and Prompto will each play differently than main character Noctis in their respective DLC episodes.
  Speaking to IGN at Gamescom, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata explained that each of the episodes featuring a different party member will offer gameplay tailored to that character’s strengths and weaknesses.
  “For example, with Gl
  
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• Assassin's Creed: Ezio Collection PS4, Xbox One Possibly Outed

  18-08-2016 21:37
  
  Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection may be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, according to a listing on the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee website.
  Spotted by NeoGAF user catmario, the collection presumably includes Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, and Assassin's Creed: Revelations — the three games starring Italian assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The Ezio Collection was first announced as a PlayStation 3 exclusive and released in 2012.
  
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• Blog: Why we added Steam Achievements to our visual novel game

  18-08-2016 21:15
  
  Echoes of the Fey is a visual novel, so why spend time to add Steam Achievements? One dev explains the potential benefits of putting achievements in narrative-centered games....
  
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• Call Of Duty Zombies Goes Back In Time With Evil Pee Wee Herman

  18-08-2016 21:04
  
  Once upon a time, Call of Duty Zombies was only found in Treyarch's series entries. It's now made its way into the other two studios' installments, with Sledgehammer and now Infinity Ward putting their own spin on it.
  This year, we're going back to the 1980s in a sinister tale of success, loss, and Satan. Zombies in Spaceland, which is under development in-house at Infinity Ward, features a cast of comedians in the lead roles. Robot Chicken's Seth Green, Neighbors' Ike Barinholtz, and Saturday
  
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• As 'influencers' rise, Peter Moore foresees a game industry without press conferences

  18-08-2016 21:00
  
  "The medium is changing," EA exec Peter Moore told Eurogamer. "Influencers, celebrities who aren't the classic journalists are finding their own way. Our job is to put the games in their hands."...
  
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• Why Overwatch's Summer Games Are a Problem

  18-08-2016 20:58
  
  Now that the Summer Games event in Overwatch is coming to a close, I think it’s a great opportunity to reflect on what the event did well and what it got wrong. And moreover, what our feedback as a community means for the future of this game right now.
  First off, I’m in favor of recurring seasonal events, especially for games like Overwatch. The Summer Games provide new attractions for inactive players like Lucioball, rewards for active ones like exclusive skins, and give Overwatch a
  
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• Magnesis Ability Showcased In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

  18-08-2016 20:51
  
  Nintendo has unveiled a new video showcasing the Magnesis ability in Shrine Oman Au from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
  While many mysteries remain regarding the upcoming Zelda title, this video gives players a good idea of what to expect with this ability, which appears extremely handy for manipulating the environment and moving things into critical positions.Magnesis appears to be great for solving puzzles, opening up new areas, and collecting those hard to reach treasures.
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• This Zelda: Majora's Mask musician plays real-life hits and is officially too good

  18-08-2016 20:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  As I struggle to remember the notes for Song of Healing even though it is literally just Saria's Song backwards, PuppetMaster9 is playing frickin' Crazy Train
  
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• Nintendo already shut down fan-made Pokemon game people were going crazy over

  18-08-2016 20:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  It took just nine days for Nintendo to kill  the fan-made Pokemon Uranium game that took its developers more than nine years to create. The game became an instant hit – not surprising, considering it has the magic "Pokemon" word in its title – running up no less than 1.5 million downloads during that brief period of time. DON’T MISS: Best Buy has 50 hot deals that will be good for just 50 hours “After receiving more than 1,500,000 downloads of our game, we have
  
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• Explosive New Pokémon Revealed For Pokémon Sun And Moon

  18-08-2016 20:20
  
  There's a new Fire/Dragon Pokémon on the way....(read more)
  
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• Cities: Skylines Getting Natural Disasters DLC

  18-08-2016 20:19
  
  New Natural Disasters DLC is heading to Cities: Skylines later this year.
  The content, which includes earthquakes, fires, and meteor strikes, will feature a "catalog of catastrophes to challenge mayor-players everywhere."
  The DLC will also introduce early warning systems, emergency routes, evacuations and the ability to rebuild your city once again after a disaster has struck, a feature included in Sim City. “Buildings and infrastructure will be destroyed, fire can spread across locat
  
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• Dead Rising 4's "gotta be stupid" says Capcom, so here are three dumb things you can do

  18-08-2016 20:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  Dead Rising 4 aims to put the series back on track after the more serious (and brown/gray) Dead Rising 3
  
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• Don't Miss: An oral history of developing the original Deus Ex

  18-08-2016 20:05
  
  In this timeless feature, Gamasutra speaks to Warren Spector, Chris Norden, and others on the original Deus Ex team to learn more about how they developed it -- and what it did to them....
  
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• Rez Infinite Getting a Physical Release

  18-08-2016 19:50
  
  Rez Infinite will release for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR on October 13, and in addition to its digital release, the game will see a physical launch courtesy of iam8bit alongside several other pieces of Rez Merchandise, Enhance Games and iam8bit announced today.
  Available for $39.99, the Rez Infinite Collector's Physical Edition will be sold in a limited run on iam8bit. Pre-orders will begin for the physical edition on August 19 at 9 a.m. PT. The digital version of the game will cost $2
  
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• Indie dev gets HoloLens to run 8-bit Nintendo games in 3D

  18-08-2016 19:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Independent developer Andrew Peterson has created a software emulator that uses Microsoft's HoloLens mixed-reality headset to display Nintendo Entertainment System games in a 3D space.
  
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• Luke Cage's Mahershala Ali made a mixtape to help him embody villain Cottonmouth

  18-08-2016 19:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  One aspect of Luke Cage that will help set it apart from other superhero content is its music
  
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• New Doctor Strange images tease more Inception-style city planning and glorious magic

  18-08-2016 19:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  One way Marvel Studios plans to combat superhero fatigue is by introducing a figure from the comics who's nothing at all like the characters currently headlining the Marvel Cinematic Universe
  
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• Warbits: The postmortem of a 'certified dumb idea'

  18-08-2016 18:53
  
  "Despite the fact that Warbits worked out for us, it was a certified dumb idea," writes one dev. "We hope this postmortem can shed some light."...
  
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• Meet The Family In Latest Mafia III Trailer

  18-08-2016 18:34
  
  2K and Hangar 13 released a new trailer today, showcasing the Marcano family from the upcoming Mafia III.
  The crime family will be one of the major players in the upcoming title, with the video highlighting four of its important members. The open-world crime game is scheduled to release on October 7 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
  Watch the entire video below. Check out much more on Mafia III at our cover story hub!
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• Mixed reality outfit CastAR hires game execs to lead consumer charge

  18-08-2016 17:39
  
  "Darrell and Steve not only share our passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in mixed reality gaming and entertainment." ...
  
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• The Yooka-Laylee Gamescom trailer has a minecart level for all you Donkey Kong Country fans

  18-08-2016 17:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Yooka-Laylee is an old-school platformer meant to evoke those childhood memories we all hold so dear
  
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• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided gets a launch trailer full of arm cannons and angel metaphors

  18-08-2016 17:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is nearly ready to send Adam Jensen back into the world with a blank check for espionage, intimidation, and destruction
  
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• The Broncos' Von Miller Makes A Desperate Plea In Madden 17 Launch Trailer

  18-08-2016 17:29
  
  You probably have a good idea of what a football video game looks like by now. Although Madden NFL 17 comes out next Tuesday, EA Sports is betting that you probably don't need another launch trailer just showing you players tackling each other and QBs throwing the football. That much you already know. What you probably don't know, however, is that Broncos' superstar is a pretty good dancer.
  The Madden series has a history of off-the-wall launch trailers, including these for Madden 16 
  
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• Pokemon Go is banning players who used third-party apps and sites

  18-08-2016 16:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you've ever done anything with your Pokemon Go account aside from actually playing the game, you might want to check your inbox
  
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• There's No Stopping Adam Jensen In The Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Launch Trailer

  18-08-2016 16:37
  
  The world of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is torn by the schism between those with mechanical augmentations and those without. Adam Jensen wants the healing to begin by first cracking some skulls.
  Jensen is after the Illuminati, a group suspected of engineering the Aug Incident, which resulted in the oppression of those with augmentations.
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  Deus Ex: Mankind Divided releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on August 23. For more info click on the hu
  
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• Assassin's Creed: Ezio Collection for PS4 and Xbox One revealed by ratings board

  18-08-2016 16:31 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tut tut, Ezio, you're not as stealthy in your old age
  
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• Developer Remains Tight-Lipped On Upcoming Zombie Game

  18-08-2016 16:07
  
  Konami surprised fans yesterday with an announcement trailer for Metar Gear: Survive, a four player co-op game that pits you and your teammates against biologically-infected zombies in an alternate universe. Attacking mindless zombies is a radically different direction for the series, and this is the first post-Kojima Metal Gear title from Konami since his departure. Unfortunately, Konami remains cagey with details, unable to provide much even as we pressed them during a presentation at Gamesco
  
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• 20 Things About The 'Stupid Fun' Dead Rising 4 You Need To Know

  18-08-2016 15:32
  
  The Dead Rising series has had some highs and lows within each of the game's previous three installments. But with every entry, Capcom Vancouver has sanded down more of the rough edges,  refining what makes the series stand out among zombie games. This time out, original anti-hero Frank West is back and smoother than ever, while showing true grit in the face of danger.
  Despite some significant changes, Dead Rising 4 retains its sense of humor. The series always goes out of its way for a la
  
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• Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare And Modern Warfare Remastered Look Great In New Demos

  18-08-2016 15:20
  
  In a new look at Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, we had a chance to see the perils of space up close. While the demo was entirely hands-off, we got a solid look at a mission that takes Captain Reyes and his team to an asteroid mining base that has gone off course, headed straight into the sun.
  The rapidly spinning rock has thrown off the day-night cycle, which poses a hazard for the team. Direct rays from the sun heat the surface to 900 degrees, meaning rapid death for any soldier caught outsid
  
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• Deus Ex Go Review

  18-08-2016 15:00
  
  Following in the footsteps of surprisingly excellent turn-based puzzle games based on Square Enix’s big action series, Deus Ex Go blends the familiar look and feel of the cybernetic dystopian world with some clever hacking puzzles. And while it’s lighter than its predecessors in terms of the amount of content included, Deus Ex Go is decidedly more challenging, offering stage after stage of brain-teasing and occasionally maddening puzzles that are often a joy to solve.
  Beating Deus Ex
  
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• Mass Effect Remasters 'Likely', says EA

  18-08-2016 14:38
  
  EA has had a change of heart about remastering classic games for current-gen consoles.
  A year ago, EA's Patrick Söderlund stated that while the company had looked at remastering older games, after weighing up where to invest resources, it decided it was better for developers to "be working on a completely new IP" rather than invest time with remasters.
  However, in an interview with Game Informer at this year's Gamescom, Söderlund acknowledged BioWare's Mass Effect series was one t
  
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• Metal Gear Survive Will Not Be A Full-Price Game

  18-08-2016 14:08
  
  Konami has stated that Metal Gear: Survive will not be a full price game.
  At the end of an interview with Eurogamer, Konami brand manager Richard Jones mentioned that the developer will not be retailing the upcoming four-player stealth co-op title at full price. He apparently would not go into any further detail on the subject, but made a point of highlighting it.
  Survive was announced earlier this week to be the first full Metal Gear game made after series creator Hideo Kojima parted ways with
  
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• Ubi's VR Star Trek: Bridge Crew and Eagle Flight get release dates

  18-08-2016 14:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  Good news. You won't have to wait long before you can captain your own starship. Ubisoft has announc ...
  
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• Cyborg may not be appearing in The Flash's movie after all

  18-08-2016 14:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  UPDATE (18/8/2016):Earlier this week we got word that Ray Fisher's Cyborg could star alongside Ezra Miller's Scarlet Speedster in 2018's The Flash, but it looks like that may not be such a done deal after all
  
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• EA is "actively looking" at Mass Effect remasters

  18-08-2016 13:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  If the idea of Mass Effect Andromeda isn't scratching your relay-flavoured itch because of its lack of Commander Shepard, you might just be in luck
  
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• Star Wars: Rogue One - New details on planet Jedha revealed

  18-08-2016 13:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  From spectacular-looking set-pieces to intriguing plot reveals, the recently released Star Wars: Rogue One trailers gave us plenty to talk about
  
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• Blizzard Replaces 'GG EZ' Trolling in Overwatch With Embarrassing Alternatives

  18-08-2016 13:20
  
  An update for the Public Test Realm (PTR) version of Overwatch on PC now switches the expression "gg ez" with alternate, and occasionally embarrassing, replacements.
  Players on Reddit have discovered writing the term - which stands for "good game, easy" - will now be replaced by statements such as "It was an honor to play with you all. Thank you," "I'm wrestling with some insecurity issues in my life but thank you all for playing with me," "I feel very, very small... please hold m
  
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• Urien Comes to Street Fighter 5 in September

  18-08-2016 13:01
  
  Street Fighter V’s next character, Urien, will be released in September.
  Capcom confirmed the news to GameSpot, saying “Urien is still planned to be released in September and we'll have more details to share next month.”
  Rumours of Urien’s inclusion first surfaced in July of 2015 when Siliconera confirmed with unnamed sources that Urien, Alex, Karin, and R. Mika would be making their way to the Street Fighter V roster.
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