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• PS4's next big system update rolls out on Tuesday, here's what it adds

  12-09-2016 23:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  PS4 update 4.00 is coming on Tuesday, September 13, and you won't need one of those fancy PS4 Pro sy ...
  
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• The Top 10 South Park Episodes

  12-09-2016 23:55
  
  With over 250 episodes under its belt, South Park is one of the most successful and long-running TV comedies -- animated or otherwise -- of all time. Since its debut on Comedy Central in 1997, the series has delivered a wide range of unique stories, all of them courtesy of creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
  As Season 20 (!!) gets ready to begin, we've compiled an updated Top 10 South Park episodes list, looking back at the entire series so far through Season 19.
  Narrowing the list down to just
  
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• PS VR's US demo disk will come with 18 demos, the EU/UK gets 8

  12-09-2016 23:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  We're a month away from PlayStation VR's October 13 launch, and whether you get the Launch Bundle or opt for just the headset itself, you're going to want some games to play
  
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• PlayStation VR will come with 18 demos in the US, including Resident Evil 7 and DriveClub VR

  12-09-2016 23:52 via gamesradar.com
  We're a month away from PlayStation VR's October 13 launch, and whether you get the Launch Bundle or opt for just the headset itself, you're going to want some games to play
  
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• Video: How Obsidian made South Park: The Stick of Truth sound like the TV show

  12-09-2016 23:37
  
  Come on down to South Park and learn how Obsidian made its 2014 RPG sound exactly like the hit Comedy Central show....
  
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• NHL 17 Review

  12-09-2016 23:30
  
  With NHL 16 having accomplished its mission of righting the ship after the NHL 15 debacle, NHL 17 gets to try out a few new moves. Offline and online users each get something meaty — with a new franchise mode and deep EA Sports Hockey League customization, respectively — and Hockey Ultimate Team fans get some smart upgrades, as well as the new Draft Champions mode. This is a smooth, solid, hard-hitting and feature-rich game that delivers in the ways a modern sports game should.
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• 29 Photos of the Awesome One Piece Restaurant

  12-09-2016 23:28
  
  Beneath the iconic Fuji TV building in Tokyo, Japan is One Piece Restaurant Baratie, a fun One Piece-themed restaurant that’s at the end of its run.
  Many game and anime character cafes are only open for a limited time, and we managed to catch the grand finale run of the One Piece restaurant in Odaiba. The meals were named after events or arcs in the anime, and the decor resembles the Baratie ship from the show.
  Check out the gallery below for images of the restaurant’s decor and food
  
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• Modification adds Sora from ‘Kingdom Hearts’ to ‘Super Smash Bros.’ for Wii U

  12-09-2016 23:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Two modders have replaced the Shulk model to allow gamers to play as Sora from Kingdom Hearts in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The character plays exactly like Shulk, but is now toting a keyblade.
  
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• Don't Miss: How Keiji Inafune & Armature Studios hit upon the vision for Recore

  12-09-2016 22:39
  
  At E3 this year, we spoke to Keiji Inafune and Armature Studios about the messaging and influence behind their newest game Recore....
  
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• Get a job: Demiurge Studios needs an Art Director

  12-09-2016 22:27
  
  Are you a talented art director? The makers of Marvel Puzzle Quest are looking for someone like you....
  
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• A complete history of The Last Guardian not coming out

  12-09-2016 21:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  That's not deja vu you're feeling - The Last Guardian really did get delayed again
  
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• Someone remixed the entire Final Fantasy 10 soundtrack with Tidus' awful laughing

  12-09-2016 21:37 via gamesradar.com
  
  AH HA HA HA HA HA HA. Tidus' forced laughter in Final Fantasy 10 is a scene that will forever live i ...
  
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• Replaying value: A unity of mechanics and theme in Moon Hunters

  12-09-2016 21:34
  
  There isn't much in Moon Hunters' mechanics or its emphasis on replayability that's strictly new; what impresses is how they are used to draw the game's theme into sharp definition. for my...
  
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• These New Titanfall 2 Figures Offer ‘Unparalleled Detail’

  12-09-2016 21:04
  
  Two new Titanfall 2 figures have been revealed, as made by McFarlane Toys.
  The first is of 'Blisk', a former special-ops commander for the IMC, who, in Titanfall 2, is in charge of a mercenary faction called the Apex Predators. Blisk's figure is 7 inches tall, has multiple points of articulation, a G2A2 Assault Rifle, a Mozambique sidearm and a Titanfall 2 display base.
  Blisk is set to release in February 2017 for $19.99.Continue reading…
  
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• PS4 4.0 Software Update Release Date Revealed

  12-09-2016 20:34
  
  Sony will roll out the 4.0 software update for PlayStation 4 tomorrow, the company announced in a new PlayStation Blog post.
  Unveiled last month, the codenamed Shingen update for the Sony system will bring a bevy of new features, such as a user interface refresh and folders. But that's not all, as the company revealed a host of changes on the PlayStation Blog.
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• AIAS chief Martin Rae is stepping down to work in VR

  12-09-2016 20:32
  
  The man responsible for steering the DICE summits for the last few years is heading off for new virtual horizons....
  
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• Twitch Chat Beats a Chess Grandmaster

  12-09-2016 20:26
  
  Last week, the Twitch chat took on British Chess Grandmaster Simon Williams in Ripstone's Pure Chess Grandmaster Edition. And, together, they eventually bested the grandmaster.
  Twitch vs Pure Chess Grandmaster ran for four hours on September 9 and spanned three matches. During the event, Twitch users voted for chess commands using the Twitch chat. In the first match, which went on for two hours, Williams was able to secure a win, though Twitch chat was no slouch. In the second match, Williams wa
  
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• Pokemon Go Update Adds Buddy System

  12-09-2016 20:09
  
  Update: IGN has confirmed that the new update, which includes the buddy system, is now rolling out and downloadable for U.S. Android users.
  For more details on the system and what else is included in the update, read the full story below. And for all things Pokemon Go, stay tuned to IGN's wiki for the game.
  Original story follows:
  Pokemon Go's latest update, which adds the previously revealed Buddy Pokemon system to the game, is now rolling out to users around the world.
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• The Sarlacc Pit in Halo 5 is the unofficial Star Wars map you need in your life

  12-09-2016 20:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Maps created in Halo 5's Forge mode have been impressing us since last year, but with the mode's recent release on PC, players have gotten more and more creative thanks to enhanced controls and the precision offered by a mouse and keyboard
  
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• Playable build of canceled Warcraft adventure game surfaces online

  12-09-2016 19:47
  
  A cancelled version of Blizzard's Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans surfaced online over the weekend, but was quickly removed by a DMCA request....
  
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• ‘World of Warcraft’ lead designer launches online gaming startup Bonfire Studios

  12-09-2016 19:39 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Pardo, lead designer of Blizzard's massively popular PC MMORPG World of Warcraft, is heading up a new development studio dedicated to creating online multiplayer games, according to a New York Times report.
  
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• These games will get the most out of the PlayStation 4 Pro

  12-09-2016 19:19 via news.yahoo.com
  
  While the PlayStation 4 Pro can play any PS4 game, a select number of titles have been optimized to take advantage of the platform. We have a list of every new and upcoming game that will support it.
  
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• Blog: How we prepared for our Kickstarter in 5 steps

  12-09-2016 19:01
  
  "Thinking of crowdfunding your next title? Here are 5 steps we took based on the experience of experts and thorough research." ...
  
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• Out This Week: Captain America: Civil War, NBA 2K17, Dragon Quest VII

  12-09-2016 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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• Destiny: Rise of Iron First Impressions

  12-09-2016 19:00
  
  The first time I was shown the intro to Rise of Iron I had an unexpected reaction: a pang of sadness. I’ve been so steeped in Destiny lore for the last two years it made sense that I would have some connection to this Lord Saladin character, who I’ve only known as the man covered in intricate golden armor commanding me into the monthly Iron Banner. Now he’s evolved into a character with a past, regrets, and a reason to be driving us into battle again. He knows a threat is loomi
  
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• Titanfall takes a trip down Hearthstone Lane with a mobile card game spin-off

  12-09-2016 18:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Titanfall fans, I've got some news that's either going to come across as a pleasant surprise or heretical blasphemy, and it all depends on how you feel about mobile card games
  
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• Fan-made mini-SNES puts Nintendo’s official hardware to shame

  12-09-2016 18:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo might have captured a few hearts with its NES Classic Mini console with 30 included games, but fan modders have been doing this kind of thing for a long time and they've gotten very good at it. Just look at this Mini-SNES build.
  
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• VR Ethics: Come to VRDC and learn how not to join the league of evil

  12-09-2016 18:03
  
  At the inaugural standalone Virtual Reality Developers Conference this November a panel of experts will gather to discuss the value of ethics in VR experience design....
  
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• ‘Battlefield 1’ gets some classy Xbox One S consoles for October release

  12-09-2016 17:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Battlefield 1 launches on October 21 across the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Microsoft has a few great deals to draw you to its console. EA Access will have you trying out tons of full games, as well.
  
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• Here's how to set your new buddy in Pokemon Go, and how much candy it will earn

  12-09-2016 17:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Be sure to check your Pokemon Go app today, as Niantic has finally released the buddy update
  
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• Battlefield 1 Xbox One S bundles have new color options like green and stormy (also white)

  12-09-2016 17:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Microsoft is serving up Xbox One S bundles three ways for the upcoming release of Battlefield 1
  
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• Blog: Even more lessons for game dev managers

  12-09-2016 17:36
  
  "This is part two of a summation of the most comprehensive of my manager training classes for game devs, a version of which was recently held at a client's office over the course of two days."...
  
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• Sacrificing Release Raptor to stay afloat, the complete Q& A

  12-09-2016 17:20
  
  We got in touch with Arcen Games' founder a few weeks ago to discuss the impending launch of their latest game, In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor -- it didn't turn out as expected....
  
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• Titanfall Standalone Game Coming to Mobile

  12-09-2016 17:00
  
  Ahead of the release of Titanfall 2 on consoles next month, Respawn has announced Titanfall: Frontline, a standalone game coming to mobile devices.
  Titanfall: Frontline is a strategic card battler where players face off against one another "in real time" using familiar elements of the Titanfall series.
  Deck-building is an important part of the strategy behind a winning match, and the game features "hundreds of Pilots, Titans and special ability Burn Cards," allowing players to craft a deck to be
  
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• Battlefield 1 Xbox One S Bundles Revealed

  12-09-2016 16:58
  
  Microsoft has unveiled three new Xbox One S bundles to coincide with the release of Battlefield 1.
  From today, you can pre-order the 500GB white console which comes with a white controller, a full-game download of Battlefield 1 Standard Edition (or physical copy if ordered from Gamestop), and one month of EA Access.
  The white bundle will cost $299 / £249, and be available in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand starting October 21, and in Europe starting October 13.
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• The Last Guardian delayed due to unexpected bugs

  12-09-2016 15:39
  "A delay is a difficult decision, particularly with this game, but we have encountered more bugs than anticipated while in the final stages of development." ...
  
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• Former Blizzard devs form Bonfire Studios, net $25M in funding

  12-09-2016 15:22
  
  Former World of Warcraft frontman Rob Pardo has established Bonfire Studios to "help friends connect through games." ...
  
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• Blog: Implementing time reversal mechanics in Unity

  12-09-2016 15:16
  
  Indie developer Stas Korotaev breaks down how to implement time-bending mechanics in Unity, pulling from his own experiences working on mobile puzzler, Lintrix. ...
  
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• The Division's Public Test Server Has Been Delayed

  12-09-2016 15:11
  
  The upcoming Public Test Server for The Division will help test upcoming content for bugs, but it seems like the Public Test Server is having problems of its own.
  An update from Ubisoft on the game's forums today states "the PTS will not be available this Thursday as previously stated."
  "After playing the build with our Elite Task Force it became clear that to have the PTS process be valuable for us in terms of feedback, we would need some more time to include key elements that are critical to t
  
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• Cancelled Warcraft Point 'n' Click Game Leaks

  12-09-2016 15:09
  
  In 1998, Blizzard cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, a point 'n' click adventure charting the origins of Horde (and Hearthstone) hero, Thrall. This weekend, it was leaked in its entirety.
  Posted by one Reidor on the Scrolls of Lore forums, the leak contains a "full pre-released version with in-game cinematics". Blizzard has not yet commented on the leak, but may well now act to have the file taken down. (Update: The file has now been pulled and is no longer available for down
  
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• Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres create a Toy Story/Finding Dory crossover in amazing Pixar-off

  12-09-2016 15:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  Voice roles in the Pixar Universe don't get much more iconic or instantly recognisable than Ellen DeGeneres' Dory (from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory) and Tom Hanks' Woody (from the Toy Story trilogy)
  
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• Let's unbox a PS4 Slim (because no one's done that yet)

  12-09-2016 14:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  I know, I know: what with all the leaks you've probably seen a few unboxing videos for the PS4 Slim, but we've got one in and I want to take a look
  
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• The Last Guardian Delayed

  12-09-2016 14:25
  
  The Last Guardian has been delayed once again, and will now release on December 6 in the US, December 7 in Europe, and December 9 in the UK and Ireland.
  Writing on the PlayStation Blog, President of SCE Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida explained the reasoning for the delay as so:
  “A delay is a difficult decision, particularly with this game,” writes Yoshida, “but we have encountered more bugs than anticipated while in the final stages of development.
  “To ensure that The L
  
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• Aaand that's this month's The Last Guardian delay: it's out December now

  12-09-2016 14:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Maybe waiting for The Last Guardian to come out is the game at this point? The new release date is now December, a shift from the previous October 25
  
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• Looks like Resident Evil 7 might have 4 pre-order bundles teasing gameplay options

  12-09-2016 14:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's not a huge surprise that a game has pre-order options, you can't get away from it these days
  
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• FIFA 17 demo out tomorrow - here's everything you can do in it

  12-09-2016 13:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  FIFA 17 is releasing a demo tomorrow (13 September) in which you can test EA's new footy offering as one of 12 sides – and play a chunk of story mode The Journey
  
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• Christopher Eccleston regrets not sticking around for a second season of Doctor Who

  12-09-2016 13:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been 11 years since Christopher Eccleston played the Ninth Doctor, but his time in the role ended up being short-lived when he departed after only one season
  
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• Blog: Creating smart, subversive dialogue for an F2P game

  12-09-2016 13:00
  
  "I chatted with TinyCo's Allen Warner about how he snuck some sly, subversive, and even thoughtful moments into Marvel's Avengers Academy." ...
  
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• Okay, this tiny SNES actually plays games

  12-09-2016 12:58 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's something rather lovely about this tiny, tiny SNES
  
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• Star Wars 8's Lupita Nyong'o hasn't filmed her Maz Kanata scenes yet

  12-09-2016 12:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars 8 may have wrapped production back in July, but even though director Rian Johnson is already hard at work editing the film there is still more footage that needs to be shot
  
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