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• Shadow Warrior 2's theme is by the guy who made "The Touch" (yes, from Transformers)

  27-09-2016 22:44 via gamesradar.com
  
  How's your Tuesday going? I'll be honest, mine wasn't going great
  
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• Zelda: Twilight Princess Figurines Available for Pre-Order

  27-09-2016 22:00
  
  Starting today, you can pre-order these amazing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess figurines from Good Smile Shop.
  The Figma sculpts are made of highly articulate PVC, meaning you can set up your very own Master Sword battle on your bookshelf. There are three figurines in the set, including Link, Zelda, and a DX version of Link with extra accessories.
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• Hitman's Colorado militia compound is open now, watch the manhunt begin

  27-09-2016 21:54 via gamesradar.com
  
  Agent 47 has been all over the world, but today he comes to the good old US of A
  
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• View The Great War Through Many Different Lenses

  27-09-2016 21:35
  DICE's last two Battlefield campaigns have played very similarly: linear mission design coupled with one main protagonist. For Battlefield 1, DICE is reworking both of those aspects.
  Missions will no longer require loud gunplay, nor will they only consist of mandatory objectives. Instead, you can choose to sneak around and use melee kills in some instances instead of gunning down everyone in sight. This varied approach also helps the more open mission structure since you'll be able to choose th
  
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• Final episode of Star Wars animation Go Rogue brings out the big guns: "It's a trap!"

  27-09-2016 21:28 via gamesradar.com
  
  You may have read my enthusiastic responses to earlier chapters of the fan-made, Lucasfilm-approved animation series Go Rogue
  
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• Watch the Battlefield 1 single-player trailer and meet your new historical heroes

  27-09-2016 21:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  The single-player trailer for Battlefield 1 has arrived, and it's brought along a ton of details to sniff out
  
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• GTA Online Bikers DLC Release Date Revealed

  27-09-2016 19:50
  
  Grand Theft Auto Online's new Bikers expansion will be available for free download on October 4 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The motorcycle-themed update promises new features including on-bike melee combat, new weapons, modes, vehicles, a ranking system where Prospects gain organizational prestige in the new biker clubs, and more.Bikers is the latest in a long line of events, updates, and expansions for Grand Theft Auto Online. Keep your eyes open for much more on Bikers from IGN.
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• Stan Lee's next 4 Marvel cameos have already been shot - here's what we think they are

  27-09-2016 19:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  A Marvel Cinematic Universe movie would not be complete without a cameo from Stan Lee, and at a special screening of Captain America: Civil War in LA last weekend (via Collider), Kevin Feige revealed that the Marvel legend has already filmed his appearances in four upcoming movies:"A couple of months ago in Atlanta, he flew down and we shot four in one day — for four various projects
  
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• Dishonored 2 art director introduces the shady characters of Dunwall and Karnaca

  27-09-2016 19:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  Part of Dishonored's charm came from its compelling cast of characters
  
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• Yakuza 0 Special Edition Includes Custom Business Cards

  27-09-2016 18:53
  
  Sega has just announced a limited-run special edition of the upcoming Yakuza 0, including some interesting collectibles to make you feel like you're part of the shadowy gangster organization.
  The Business Edition features a stainless steel business card holder adorned with the tattoos of two of the game's main characters, Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. And yes, you'll also get their business cards tucked inside, in addition to a collectible card featuring a set of the series' ever-present Hostess
  
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• The latest Destiny cheese lets you skip Wrath of the Machine's Death Zamboni

  27-09-2016 18:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  You know the Death Zamboni encounter that makes up the second act of Destiny: Rise of Iron's Wrath of the Machine raid? It turns out you can largely circumvent that bit, since the walls aren't all quite as solid as they should be
  
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• Here’s why Europe gets fewer game demos packed with PlayStation VR

  27-09-2016 18:13 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The European version of PlayStation VR comes bundled with 10 fewer games than its American counterpart, and Sony says this is due to localization. The company says that more demos could be made available digitally in the future.
  
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• Update: The Xbox One’s N64 emulator is already gone

  27-09-2016 18:04 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Developer MobWi has updated its cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator with Xbox One support, making '90s-era classics like 'Super Mario 64' and 'F-Zero X' playable on Xbox One consoles for the first time.
  
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• The Last of Us gets taken down a peg by scientists and ethicists

  27-09-2016 18:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last of Us is one of those games that can (and, I think will) be talked about at length for years and years
  
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• New Westworld footage reveals the bloody (and milky) battle between robots and humans

  27-09-2016 17:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  Will Westworld really be the next Game of Thrones? Therein lies the question
  
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• Blog: Video Game Deep Cuts: Prague, Rogue, & FiveRP

  27-09-2016 17:48
  
  The latest Video Game Deep Cuts selection looks at everything from Prague in the latest Deus Ex to Roguelike Celebration videos and GTA V mods. ...
  
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• NBA execs purchase eSports franchise, Team Liquid

  27-09-2016 17:38
  Team Liquid, one of the most eSports industry's most high-profile teams, has been acquired by newly formed ownership group, Axiomatic. ...
  
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• GTA Online Bikers update gets a release date and new Road Rash-y details

  27-09-2016 17:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  GTA Online will get a severe case of road rash on Tuesday, October 4 when the Bikers update arrives
  
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• Former PlayStation executive: Vita handheld gaming system was released ‘too late’

  27-09-2016 16:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Former PlayStation executive Jack Tretton admits that the PlayStation Vita was released too late, and couldn't succeed due to mobile devices. Tretton was formerly the CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America.
  
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• Windows 10 running on 400 million monthly active devices

  27-09-2016 16:35
  
  Microsoft's cross-platform Windows 10 operating system has been installed on over 400 million monthly active devices.  ...
  
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• How FIFA 17's Rankings Are Calculated

  27-09-2016 16:30
  
  Michael Mueller-Moehring, the man behind calculating the ratings of every player in EA's FIFA 17, has explained how it's done.
  In an interview with ESPN FC, Mueller-Moehring goes into detail over how the 18,000 players in the game stack up against each other.
  "We guess a little bit... until our people have seen the player in action," Mueller-Moehring said. This team is comprised of 9,000 members, including professional scouts as well as season-ticket holders of clubs around the world.
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• This custom Xbox One S somehow ruins both Xbox and cars at the same time

  27-09-2016 16:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Xbox One S and Audi R8: two great designs that don't look so great together
  
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• Blizzard and NetEase renew East-West partnership

  27-09-2016 15:55
  
  "We look forward to continuing to work closely with them on delivering even more great content in the years ahead."...
  
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• Latest Jumanji set videos show The Rock battling the rain with his co-stars

  27-09-2016 15:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Filming on Jumanji begun last week, and to commemorate that occasion both The Rock and Kevin Hart took to their Instagram pages to share the first cast photo
  
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• Dishonored 2's achievements include a non lethal completion award but you'll have to kill for 100%

  27-09-2016 15:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ok, fair warning, if you scroll down to the bottom of the below lovely infographic, you will get story spoilers for Dishonored 2 but they are in a different section from the general achievements
  
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• Video blog: Historians give their take on L.A. Noire

  27-09-2016 15:09
  
  Bob talks with Professor William Deverell about L.A. Noire. Topics include the postwar boom, the history of the LAPD, and race and ethnic relations in Los Angeles. ...
  
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• Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice Review

  27-09-2016 15:00
  
  Sonic games have often struggled with providing the speed and excitement implied by the series’ namesake hedgehog while also accommodating meaningful and rewarding exploration, but Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice admirably accomplishes both goals in old-school 2D-platformer fashion. You can blaze through, but at almost any moment you’re free to veer off and indulge your curiosity by discovering hidden challenges and collectibles.
  You never know when a quick reaction will be necessary. You m
  
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• Ben Affleck's Batman film is "a year and a half out"

  27-09-2016 14:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  It wasn't that long ago that we found out Joe Manganiello would be playing Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's solo Batman film, and now we have a better idea of when we might see the two DC characters come to blows on the big screen
  
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• Blog: A game security crash course

  27-09-2016 13:59
  
  An introduction to game security and the mind of hackers to help you reduce the risks of being a target....
  
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• Peter Parker changes into his Spidey suit in new Spider-Man: Homecoming set video. Warning: undies

  27-09-2016 13:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man: Homecoming's production recently moved to the Big Apple to finish filming, and already the first set pictures and videos from the film's New York set have made their way online
  
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• Hello, Here's a 50 Billion Pixel Screenshot of The Witness

  27-09-2016 12:45
  
  It would take over 6,000 4K screens to display a single screenshot of The Witness taken by the fine people at Gigapixel Gaming. Why would anyone do this? I don't know. Am I glad they did? Most definitely.
  Using Nvidia tool Ansel - which can capture screenshots in gigapixel chunks - they've created a 367200×130560 image of Jonathan Blow and Co's vibrant island landscape.Continue reading…
  
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• Michel Ancel is totally teasing Beyond Good & Evil 2. Again

  27-09-2016 12:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  Beyond Good & Evil 2 is almost mythical by this stage
  
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• Michel Ancel Seemingly Teasing Beyond Good & Evil 2

  27-09-2016 11:30
  
  UPDATE: It now looks more likely than ever that Michel Ancel and Ubisoft are working on Beyond Good & Evil 2. Today, the first game's creator posted an image of a burly humanoid shark on Instagram - a race that showed up more than once in the 2003 original.
  We also now have a clearer idea of why Ancel would start posting these images. As Eurogamer points out, today marks a major Ubisoft shareholder meeting, at which media conglomerate Vivendi could take another step towards gaining
  
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• First Supergirl season 2 clip has Tyler Hoechlin's Superman teaming up with his cousin

  27-09-2016 11:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Supergirl's second season is just a couple weeks away from its debut on The CW, and while it will be fun to see Melissa Benoist's heroine in action once again it's the introduction of Tyler Hoechlin's Superman that fans are most excited for
  
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• The challenge of maintaining class balance in Hearthstone's Arena mode

  27-09-2016 11:03
  
  "One of the most important things is finding the core identity for a class and sticking to it," says Blizzard designer Peter Whalen. "It's also more fun if all of the classes are very powerful." ...
  
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• You Can Only Get These Pokemon in Sun or Moon

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  Certain Pokemon will only appear in versions Sun or Moon - find out which version is right for you.
  
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• Rise of Iron: How to Get the Year 3 Gjallarhorn

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  Follow these steps to acquire the legendary Year 3 version of the Gjallarhorn exotic rocket launcher in the Rise of Iron update for Destiny.
  
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• Recore: Don't Miss These Blueprints Hiding in Supply Caches

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  Deck out your Corebots with the best parts by finding these hidden blueprints.
  
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• New Pokemon Go Update Re-Adds Locations of Pokemon Caught and More

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  Finally, Pokemon Go users will be able to once again tell where they caught their favorite pokemon with a new update.
  
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• Forza Horizon 3: Every Barn Find Location

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  This guide will help you unlock 15 unique cars during your adventure in Forza Horizon 3.
  
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• Destiny: Wrath of the Machine Raid Guide

  27-09-2016 03:45
  
  From boss strategies to hunting down secret treasures, here's how to navigate the perils of Rise of Iron's Wrath of the Machine raid in Destiny.
  
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• Take a close look at the level design of some exceptional Zelda games

  27-09-2016 01:41
  
  The two Zelda games released on the Game Boy Color have some seminal lessons for level designers---at least, that's what YouTube critic Mark Brown argues in his latest episode of Boss Keys....
  
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• 47 Nintendo NX Concept Images Created by Fans

  27-09-2016 01:03
  
  Rumors are swirling around Nintendo's upcoming NX console, but so far nobody's gotten a good look at it. We asked IGN's community for their best and brightest concepts for what they think NX should look like based on leaks, rumors, or their own imaginations. Take a look at what they came up with.
  Looking for more than rumors? Take a look at the list of confirmed games we already know are on the way.
  Jared Petty is a Senior Editor at IGN. Chat with him on Twitter @pettycommajaredContinue reading&
  
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• World War Z Author Max Brooks Is Writing a Minecraft Novel

  27-09-2016 00:48
  
  According to a post on the Mojang blog, Minecraft fans can expect a new type of entry in the series in the form of a novel penned by post-apocalyptic aficionado Max Brooks.
  Best known as the author behind The Zombie Survival Guide, and later, the incredibly popular World War Z, Brooks will be the first author to tackle Minecraft in novel form. According to Mojang brand director Lydia Winters, Brooks was a solid choice to helm the first entry in a potential series of books.Max Broo
  
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• BioShock Fan-Designed Vigor Bottle Becomes Real Thing

  27-09-2016 00:02
  
  The fictional Fink Manufacturing, as seen in BioShock Infinite, recently put out a call for fans to submit their very own designs for the games' power-up-inducing Vigor bottles. As seen on the 2K Games Blog, one submission from BioShock fan Ernesto Moreno was so great, 2K decided to go ahead and actually make it into a real-world bottle.
  Moreno tweeted his design for "Parasite"--featuring a pitch-perfect take on a spider sinking its fangs into a blood-red bottle--back in August.Continue reading&
  
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• Campo Santo goes Hollywood with plans for a Firewatch film adaptation

  27-09-2016 00:01
  
  Firewatch is heading for the silver screen thanks to a new deal between Campo Santo and film production company Good Universe. ...
  
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