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• This lovely game about a wolf exploring ruins is all I want in my life right now

  12-10-2016 23:51 via gamesradar.com
  
  We live in a stressful time, my friends. And while it's perfectly fine to unwind with some hardcore...
  
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• Jurassic World 2 is going to make you feel terrible for those poor dinosaurs

  12-10-2016 22:57 via gamesradar.com
  
  Jurassic World broke all kinds of box office records when it came out in 2015, so there was very little surprise regarding the existence of its as-of-yet untitled sequel
  
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• Lo Wang And Co. Dissect Demons In Launch Trailer

  12-10-2016 22:47
  Shadow Warrior 2 launches tomorrow, so a new launch trailer is up today, which introduces Shadow Warrior 2's motley cast of characters, all of
  whom seem to share leading man Lo Wang's enthusiasm for cutting demonsinto very small pieces. Obviously, this new trailer is set to "The Touch" by Stan Bush.Hard Reset developers Flying Wild Hog rebooted the '90s classic shooter/slasher Shadow Warrior in 2013, changing its hero into the wise-cracking, power ballad-loving Lo Wang we know today. Shadow War
  
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• Here They Lie Review

  12-10-2016 22:29
  
  The prospect of psychological horror in VR was enough to make me nervous, and Here They Lie did succeed in scaring me at the very beginning. As I trudged through its twisted, nightmarish world, though, that fear soon gave way to unintimidating stealth gameplay and sudden bouts of nausea. It has some solidly spooky concepts to work with, but Here They Lie tries too hard and overstays its welcome as a result.
  There’s something truly terrifying about not having any idea where you are or what
  
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• Amazon Will Have PSVR Available Tonight at Launch

  12-10-2016 21:55
  
  The PlayStation VR launch bundle and core headset will be available for order in limited quantities on Amazon beginning tonight at 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET.
  The bundle includes the PSVR headset, its processor, all necessary cables, a pair of stereo headphones, the PSVR demo disc, a PlayStation Camera, two PlayStation Move motion controllers, and the PSVR Worlds disc.
  The last wave of PSVR pre-orders was made available in June, at which point Sony announced there would be no new opportunities to
  
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• WWE 2K17 Review In Progress

  12-10-2016 21:19
  
  In the last few years, the WWE 2K series has more or less bucked the iterative trend of annual sports (a term used loosely here) games by making risky but ultimately worthwhile changes to its formerly arcade-style formula. This year, however, feels like more of a fine-tuning year by comparison. There are some welcome additions for sure, and the gameplay remains as strong as ever, but while WWE 2K17 takes a few small steps forwards, in other areas it either remains stationary or – in one si
  
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• Here's why we don't have a Driveclub VR review: it made everyone sick

  12-10-2016 21:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  You may have noticed, looking over the breadth of PlayStation VR coverage that we have, that we don't have a review for one of the headset's launch titles, Driveclub VR
  
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• Ash vs. Evil Dead gut-wrangling scene is the most disgusting (and hilarious) thing

  12-10-2016 21:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've seen Ash Williams deal with some horrific shit over the years
  
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• Telltale's Batman: Episode 3 Release Date Announced

  12-10-2016 21:08
  
  The third episode of Batman: The Telltale Series, titled New World Order, will be available digitally on October 25 for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
  The release dates for additional platforms — including last-gen consoles and mobile — have not yet been announced.
  Spoilers for Batman: The Telltale Series Episode 2 follow.
  New World Order finds Gotham in a struggling state following the Penguin's attack, which aired live on TV in the city. The attack will have significant repercuss
  
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• Tumble VR Review

  12-10-2016 21:00
  
  When you tell someone that virtual reality will let them experience exotic and wildly imaginative things as though they were really there, they probably won’t fantasize about being placed in spartan environments and told to stack blocks on top of each other as high as they can. Yet that’s the approach Tumble VR has taken in making use of the PlayStation VR, so even though there are some decent head-scratcher puzzles in this collection it’s hard to get excited about the mundane
  
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• Pokemon Sun and Moon: The Little Details No One's Mentioning

  12-10-2016 20:59
  
  There is an absurd amount of stuff in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Distractions, details, jokes, nostalgia-tinged callbacks, world-building, efficiency measures, start menu options - stuff!
  In a hands-on with the game, I was set the task of beating the game’s first Island Challenge quest in around two hours of play - I failed miserably. Not because I am a poor trainer (I’m the best there ever was - you know that song? It’s about me), but because I kept getting distracted by that self-
  
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• How Pokémon Sun and Moon Are Improving the Pokemon Formula

  12-10-2016 20:57
  
  We recently spent two hours with Pokemon Sun, and it feels like we barely scratched the surface.
  Right away, Sun (and presumably Moon, though we didn't get to play it) targets Gen 1 nostalgia. You've traveled from the Kanto region to Alola with your mom and her Meowth, and even the decor in your room reflects where you came from — there are Pikachu and Ditto dolls but nothing connected to any other regions. There's also a Nintendo console, a Wii U, in your room, same as always.
  But Sun and
  
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• Miss Out on PSVR Pre-Orders? Limited Stock at GameStop Tonight

  12-10-2016 20:21
  
  Those who haven't pre-ordered PlayStation VR ahead of its release tomorrow will still have the opportunity to buy one at launch, as GameStop will have additional units available for purchase.
  According to the retailer, limited quantities of Sony's new VR headset will be available via their online marketplace, as well as in stores for walk-in purchasers on launch day.
  GameStop will have 1,600 of its retail locations open tonight, October 12, to sell PlayStation VR when the clock strikes 12:01am E
  
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• Hitman's first season ends on October 31, here's a brief history of his episodic adventure

  12-10-2016 19:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  A secret facility located on the island of Hokkaido, Japan will close out the Hitman 2016 season, giving Agent 47 one more playground for his creative kills
  
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• Take a look at Two-Face in Telltale Batman Episode 3, coming on October 25

  12-10-2016 19:53 via gamesradar.com
  
  Episode 3 of Batman - The Telltale Series: "New World Order" will hit PC, PS4, and Xbox One on October 25, and it looks like this is where things start getting messy
  
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• Here's your first look at Justice League's Mera: scales, a crown, and killer shoulder pads

  12-10-2016 18:52 via gamesradar.com
  
   After seeing many shots of the headlining heroes, at long last we've got a first look at Justice League's Mera
  
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• World Of Final Fantasy Demo Coming Next Week, Check Out Opening Cinematic Now

  12-10-2016 17:51
  Final Fantasy mashup World of Final Fantasy is coming to PlayStation 4 and Vita in a few weeks, but Square Enix is letting players get a little taste of the turn-based action ahead of time. A free playable demo is coming to the PlayStation Store next week, and the publisher has also released the game's animated intro for your viewing pleasure.
  The demo will be available October 17, featuring Reynn and Lann in their Lilikin and Jiant forms (sound it out, it makes sense. Kind of). Players can mee
  
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• New Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them posters tease a link to the Deathly Hallows

  12-10-2016 17:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  UPDATE (11/10/2016):Just when we thought all the poster teasing was over, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has revealed a full collection of character posters, including Samantha Morton's seriously evil Mary Lou and her son Credence
  
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• 7 Big Differences Between Titanfall and Titanfall 2

  12-10-2016 17:08
  
  In just a few weeks we’ll have our hands on Titanfall 2, and for those of us that are familiar with the original, there are 7 big changes you need to know about. Some of these are pretty major - like PS4 owners getting to play for the first time - but there’s also been major gameplay tweaks, even since the multiplayer technical test in August.
  Titanfall 2 doubles the number of Titan chassis from the original. The six new Titans have their own personalities, weapon specializations, an
  
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• Changes Coming to Rocket League Competitive Ranking System

  12-10-2016 16:51
  
  Rocket League developer Psyonix has issued a hotfix to adjust the game's competitive skill ranks.
  Skill tier thresholds are now being lowered so that more players will be included in the top two tiers, Star and Champion. Additionally, these thresholds will be "configured differently" based on the mode being played.
  "This means Doubles now has different criteria for reaching Grand Champion than Solo Standard does," Psyonix wrote on the game's website. "Each playlist should see similar percen
  
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• Watch this official PlayStation VR teardown and see which part is "sort of shaped like a person"

  12-10-2016 16:33 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hmm, what could ease the agony for folks who are eager to get their hands on a PlayStation VR… I know! Watching a calm Sony employee disassemble the nifty-looking headset into its dozens upon dozens of tiny parts! Well, I don't know if it will actually help with the wait, but it is fascinating to watch
  
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• World of Final Fantasy Demo Coming Next Week

  12-10-2016 16:06
  
  Square Enix has announced fans will be able to access a playable demo for World of Final Fantasy on October 17.
  World of Final Fantasy is a brand new cute departure from the main series, but it returns to a more traditional gameplay style, with turn-based battles using the Active Time Battle system. You also have the ability to "imprism" monsters, trapping them and having them fight on your side.
  In the demo you'll be able to try out Lann and Reynn in their Lilikin and Jiant forms. The duo can s
  
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• Battlefield 1 Rent-a-Server Not Available at Launch

  12-10-2016 15:35
  
  Battlefield 1’s rent-a-server won’t be available at launch, but will come “close after launch,” says EA.
  According to a Battlefield blog post, the reason for the slight delay is down to EA providing the servers instead of third-parties. With EA at the reigns, this allows the company to “secure the quality of the actual hardware” and “same uniform experience.” It also means should issues arise, players can contact EA Support directly for help.
  Battl
  
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• Watch Battlefield 1's pigeon mission which is totally a thing that's happening

  12-10-2016 15:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  For a while now there have been rumours of playable pigeons in Battlefield 1, treading a fine line between WTF? and 'just about crazys enough to be true'
  
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• Battlefield 1 EA Access and Single Player Impressions

  12-10-2016 15:00
  
  EA Access and Origin subscribers can play a sizeable chunk of Battlefield 1 on October 13th, including five maps, four modes and two single player war stories. If you’re unsure about whether to subscribe, here are our impressions of Battlefield 1’s “Play First” trial. In short, the weapons and vehicles of the era are well suited to bring out the best parts of Battlefield while leaving stale gameplay elements on a welcome hiatus.
  The roles of each class in the Battlefield
  
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• Hitman Season Finale Release Date Announced

  12-10-2016 14:00
  
  The season final of Hitman will release on October 31, and take place in Hokkaido, Japan.
  The mission is called Situs Inversus, and will take place in the grounds of the GAMA private hospital and resort. Io says "This secluded facility is a fusion of Japanese beauty and cutting-edge technology, featuring its own Zen gardens, organic sushi restaurant and traditional Japanese hot spring."
  Situs Inversus means "inverted placing" in Latin, however perhaps more importantly it's the name of a medical
  
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• Rez Infinite Review

  12-10-2016 13:00
  
  Despite being a 14-year-old game retrofitted to work on the PlayStation VR, Rez Infinite feels like it was meant to be in virtual reality all along. Its pulsing geometric landscapes and buzzing electronic beats already felt as if they were somehow all around me, and now that they literally are, Rez has transformed into the absorptive experience it always aspired to be.
  Whether you’re playing in VR or the old fashioned way, Rez’s hypnotic brand of rhythm-based rail shooting is visuall
  
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• AMC is planning an 88 hour Walking Dead marathon for season 7. That's a lot of zombies

  12-10-2016 13:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  AMC really want you to be up to speed for The Walk Dead season 7
  
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• PlayStation VR is nearly here so Sony has built a giant one in a train station

  12-10-2016 12:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tomorrow, October 13th, PlayStation VR arrives and everyone can finally disappear into the Matrix/Holodeck (delete as appropriate)
  
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• ‘Gotham’ Actor Sean Pertwee talks season 3, video game acting, and Xbox love

  12-10-2016 12:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Actor Sean Pertwee tells us about the challenges of bringing a younger, tougher Alfred Pennyworth to life in ‘Gotham,’ as well as his video game acting and his penchant for Xbox.
  
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• Microsoft HoloLens Available for Pre-Order in 6 New Territories

  12-10-2016 12:00
  
  Microsoft HoloLens is now available for pre-order in the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany through the Microsoft Store. Devices will begin shipping to these markets in late November.
  Currently aimed at developers and commercial customers, HoloLens first became available to US and Canadian audiences on late March of 2016. IGN spent some time with HoloLens earlier this year. We were impressed and intrigued by the technology's potential.
  For more on augmented real
  
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• Sony enters virtual reality race with PlayStation VR headset

  12-10-2016 11:02 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp will join the race for virtual reality (VR) dominance on Thursday with the $399 PlayStation VR, a headset the Japanese electronics group hopes will beat pricier rivals and revive its reputation as a maker of must-have gadgets. Emerging from years of restructuring, Sony is reshaping itself to focus on lucrative areas such as video games, entertainment and camera sensors - rather than televisions or smartphones where demand is flat, competition acute
  
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• Blog: The birth of Japanese RPGs, retold in 15 games

  12-10-2016 10:01
  
  A look at the roots of Japanese RPGs -- from the hardware to the early proto-RPGs, the Ultima-clones, the first Action-RPGs, and genre landmarks like Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy and Ys. ...
  
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• Overwatch Officially Passes 20 Million Registered Players

  12-10-2016 06:00
  
  Activision Blizzard announced today that Overwatch has passed 20 million global players. This news comes just under five months after the game's release, and a little over two months after the developer announced the game supassed 15 million total players.
  It's worth noting this means there are 20 million registered Overwatch accounts, not necessarily that the game has sold 20 million copies. While Blizzard hasn't released sales numbers for Overwatch, it was June's highest selling game, acc
  
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• Take a look inside as Sony tears down the PlayStation VR headset in new video

  12-10-2016 02:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sony provides a detailed video teardown of its PlayStation VR headset, due to be released on October 13 and priced at $400 for the base unit, showing off the expected components and complexity.
  
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• Take a look at PlayStation VR’s guts with Sony’s video teardown

  12-10-2016 02:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sony provides a detailed video teardown of its PlayStation VR headset, due to be released on October 13 and priced at $400 for the base unit, showing off the expected components and complexity.
  
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• Sony tapping virtual reality with PlayStation headset

  12-10-2016 02:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Sony is set to launch its new virtual reality headset, joining Facebook, Samsung and Google in a market that analysts say could boost the global gaming sector. The electronics giant -- which has been leaning on its videogames business to claw back to profitability -- will start selling its PlayStation virtual reality (PSVR) headset on Thursday in home market Japan and North America. Priced at $399, the headset is significantly cheaper than rival offerings and Sony is hoping the gadget will fly o
  
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• Dev cuts deal to make a movie based on African indie RPG Aurion

  12-10-2016 01:39
  
  Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan developer Kiro'o Games has made a deal with Good Fear Film that will see the latter making a movie based on the game, an RPG inspired by African music, myth and culture. ...
  
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• Gears of War 4 Review

  12-10-2016 00:55
  
  A new director picks up years later where the revered original creator left off. An iconic but now-aged hero plays a prominent role, comforting old fans and tugging on their nostalgic heartstrings for much of the story while passing the torch to a new generation of heroes. The plot structure follows many of the same recognizable beats of the tale that started it all, and by the end you’ve been on a great ride that is both familiar and new at the same time.
  No, I’m not talking about S
  
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• Stanley Parable's Davey Wreden shares real talk about game design

  12-10-2016 00:49
  
  A recently-published chat between game devs Steve Swink (Scale) and Davey Wreden (The Beginner's Guide, The Stanley Parable) sheds notable light on how both go about the business of designing games. ...
  
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