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• Minecraft Update Hits Mobile, Win10, Gear VR By Year's End

  11-11-2016 23:36
  
  Minecraft developer Mojang has announced a major update is coming to the Windows 10, Pocket, and Gear VR editions of its popular world-building game later this year.
  Dubbed the 1.0 Ender Update, this new batch of content will finally bring The End dimension and the Ender Dragon boss battle to Windows 10 and mobile users. Additionally, it will raise the current 128-block world height to 256 blocks.
  The update will be free for everyone who already owns a copy of the Pocket Edition, Gear VR Ed
  
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• NES Classic Launch: Why Does Nintendo Treat Fans Like This?

  11-11-2016 22:54
  
  It shouldn’t be like this.
  As the NES Classic Edition launched this morning, thousands of gamers left stores and clicked off of websites empty-handed, thanks to a severe shortage of Nintendo’s miniature remake of its 1985 console. I was one of them, walking out of two Targets disappointed and sighing in exasperation as I walked by gigantic, no-way-I’m-getting-one lines at two not-yet-open GameStops. Most stores, by various reports, only got extremely limited quantities.
  I woke
  
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• Video: Devs share some of the simplest AI tricks in the book

  11-11-2016 22:53
  
  In a brisk GDC 2015 panel, a handful of AI expertsfrom Insomniac, Maxis and more shared some of their favorite simple tricks for creating better game AI....
  
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• GameStop Black Friday 2016 ad: Xbox One S, PS4, and lots of other gaming deals

  11-11-2016 22:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Virtually all the Black Friday leaks we showed you so far contain gaming-related products, including Xbox One and PS4 consoles, accessories, and lots of games. But if there’s one ad gamers probably are dying to see this year that’s GameStop’s Black Friday 2016 flyer. With two weeks to go until Black Friday, that ad has leaked, so let’s dig in. DON’T MISS: Best Buy has a great Black Friday Galaxy S7 deal you can use right now GameStop’s Black Friday are good fr
  
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• Get a job: Telltale Games is hiring a Lead Character Modeler

  11-11-2016 21:55
  Telltale Games is searching for a talented Lead/Senior Character Modeler to create great looking game characters with Zbrush and Maya in San Rafael, California....
  
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• Strong The Witcher 3 sales free up CD Projekt Red to focus on game dev

  11-11-2016 21:26
  
  It's been a year and a half since CD Projekt Red first released The Witcher 3, but the game and its two expansion packs continue to bring in money for the Polish game developer....
  
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• Nintendo 'Working Hard' to Keep Up With NES Classic Demand

  11-11-2016 20:36
  
  Nintendo's throw-back, standalone NES Classic Edition console came out today and so far demand for the product seems to have far outpaced supply.
  On the Nintendo of America Twitter account, the company assured retro-gaming fans it's "working hard to keep up with consumer demand."
  Assuaging fears this may be consumers' only chance to pick up the adorable little NES box, Nintendo promised a "steady flow of additional systems" going forward into the holiday season and even "into the new year."
  
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• Chat with the developers of Owlboy today at 3PM EST

  11-11-2016 20:26
  
  We could all use some good vibes this week. So let's talk about the heartwarming Owlboy and how its creators finished the game after 9 years....
  
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• Don't Miss: The mysterious world of game budgets

  11-11-2016 20:16
  
  "I am worried about money, anyone running a project should be." Thumbleweed Park dev Ron Gilbert explains why game devs should always keep a watchful eye on their financials. ...
  
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• IMAX raised $50 million to fund creation of VR experiences

  11-11-2016 19:53
  
  The usually film-focused company is partnering with filmmakers and gaming publishers to create high quality, interactive VR experiences that will bolster interest in the platform. ...
  
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• Win Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders

  11-11-2016 18:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  The campy, colourful 1960s TV series of Batman has been back in the limelight in the last couple of  years, with a box set of the episodes finally released, a comics spinoff, and a tidal wave of merchandise
  
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• Get an inside look at the design of Ubisoft's For Honor at GDC 2017!

  11-11-2016 18:03
  
  At GDC 2017, Ubisoft's Aurélie Le Chevalier will detail how Ubisoft developed For Honor's "Modifiers" system, a data-driven system that allows designers to dynamically create gameplay effects. ...
  
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• The advent of the product designer: making games within marketing constraints

  11-11-2016 17:59
  
  "If I focus on game design, I may be able to make a fun game, but I won't have the analytics, the strategy, or the structure to make a game that will sell." ...
  
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• Niantic hopes Pokemon Go can emulate World of Warcraft's longevity

  11-11-2016 17:11
  "I think our lifespan and curve may be quite different from a free-to-play mobile game -- it may be more in a World of Warcraft vein just because of the type of game we are." ...
  
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• Blog: Why crunch culture isn't going away anytime soon

  11-11-2016 16:54
  
  "Amy Hennig, former creative director for Naughty Dog, says something has to give when it comes to industry work practices. She's right, and it starts with studio leaders."...
  
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• Here's a PS4 Pro teardown video to show you its shiny insides

  11-11-2016 16:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ever wondered what the inside of a PS4 Pro looks like? Well, now you can find out, as Playstation have released a video showing the dismantling of a PS4 Pro so you can see its not-so-gory insides
  
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• 5 GIFs of creative mass slaughter in GTA Online that make you question the meaning of life

  11-11-2016 16:04 via gamesradar.com
  
  Here's five short videos of the latest craze to hit GTA Online – and, no, we don't mean the new Tron-style lightcycle races from the latest update – but a series of increasingly demented experiments to injure crowds of people using vehicles and objects from the in-game editing tools
  
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• IGN UK Podcast #357: CoD vs. Battlefield vs. Titanfall

  11-11-2016 15:18
  
  We tried. We tried to discuss the PS4 Pro. We tried to talk about this year's blockbuster shooter trifecta. We tried to talk about Red Oaks Season 2. But Gav 'Van Helsing' Murphy just had to go and notice that Rory and Joe had something strange going on with their necks, and it all went downhill from there. Apologies in advance:
  IGN UK Podcast #357: CoD vs. Battlefield vs. Titanfall 2 vs. Lovebites(right click to save)
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• Check out These Updated Pokemon Base Set Cards

  11-11-2016 15:00
  
  The Pokemon Trading Card Game just released XY: Evolutions, a set filled with updated reprints from the very first Base Set originally released in the U.S. way back in 1999. That's right, Charizard, Mewtwo, and the rest are all back with their original card art, now with updated health, attacks, and abilities.
  Check out our card comparison viewer below. We've selected a few of our favorite cards so you can move the slider back and forth to see how the new cards compare to the classics.
  As you ca
  
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• 1.3 billion Ghost Pokemon Were Caught in Pokemon Go's Halloween Event

  11-11-2016 14:21
  
  If you thought you've caught a lot of Pokemon in Pokemon Go, it's nothing compared to the amount of spooky monsters which were caught this Halloween.
  According to GamesRadar, 1.3 billion Ghost types were caught during the five-day event, which increased the chance of encountering the more macabre Pokemon in the game.
  Niantic says Gastly was the most popular Pokemon during the event, with Cubone and Drowzee following behind. Also on Halloween, one YouTuber made a playable Pokemon Go costume.
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• Watch Dogs 2 to Focus on Deeper Narrative and Characterization

  11-11-2016 13:36
  
  Watch Dogs 2 is due for release this month, and Ubisoft has revealed what it's been doing to improve upon the niggles that players had with the first game.
  In an interview with MCV, marketing director Mark Slaughter said: "There will be a more relevant narrative with deeper characterisation; a fresh, lighter tone, more creative hacking options, better driving and a seamless online experience."
  "Add to this more choice on how to approach challenges," Slaughter continued, "and a great sense of dyn
  
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• Game of Thrones season 7 features the biggest battle in the show’s history

  11-11-2016 13:27 via gamesradar.com
  
  Raise your swords and prepare for war: Game of Thrones season 7 is gearing up for the biggest battle in the show’s history
  
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• UK Game Deals: An amazing two game Xbox One bundle for £169.99 at Currys, and a GREAT 50 inch 4K TV

  11-11-2016 13:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  Deal of the day this week is an incredible Xbox One offer that bundles in a 500GB console with Gears of War 4 and a game of your choice for £169
  
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• Destiny: Xur weapons, gear, and location, November 11 - 13: Monte Carlo!

  11-11-2016 13:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xur, Destiny’s weekend Exotic trader, abstract poet, and semi-professional caving tour guide, is back
  
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• Gastly news; 1.3 BILLION Ghost types were caught during Pokemon Go's five day Halloween event

  11-11-2016 12:14 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you spent Halloween with your head buried in Pokemon Go again because of all that sweet bonus candy, you absolutely weren't alone
  
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• The new Star Wars: Rogue One trailer is hiding a very important clue

  11-11-2016 12:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you weren’t paying close attention to the new international trailer for Rogue One you might have missed an important clue about the Star Wars Rogue One movie
  
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• Watch the Golden Joystick Awards here on November 18 at 3 pm GMT / 10 am EST

  11-11-2016 11:06 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is coming up on November 18, and you can watch it all live right here
  
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• Nintendo ending Japan sales of Wii U, shifting to Switch

  11-11-2016 05:53 via news.yahoo.com
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo Co. is ending sales in Japan of its Wii U home console, although it's not saying exactly when.
  
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• The director of the original Ghost in the Shell praises Scarlett Johansson in behind-the-scenes teaser

  11-11-2016 03:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  The live-action Ghost in the Shell movie already has one fan, apparently
  
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• Take your first look at Kong: Skull Island's gigantic ape

  11-11-2016 03:46 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's been a while since we've heard, well, anything on Kong: Skull Island
  
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• New Star Wars: Rogue One trailer shows off the Death Star in action and more Vader

  11-11-2016 03:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spoiler alert: If you don't want to know specific plot details for Rogue One, then please avert your eyes right now
  
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• New Star Wars: Rogue One trailer shows off the Death Star in action and more Darth Vader

  11-11-2016 03:07 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spoiler alert: If you don't want to know specific plot details for Star Wars: Rogue One, then please avert your eyes right now
  
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• The Action Heats Up In Newest Trailer

  11-11-2016 02:25
  Fans of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus have been waiting a long time to play The Last Guardian. It's hard to believe that we're less than a month away from the game's actual release. However, the debut of a more action-packed trailer is certainly a sign that we'll be playing the game soon. Check out The Last Guardian's newest trailer below.(Please visit the site to view this media)
  The Last Guardian hits the PlayStation 4 on December 6. For more on this high profile release, watch us play 20 mi
  
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• Hearthstone: Revealing a Sweet New Paladin Minion

  11-11-2016 00:42
  
  Excitement around Mean Streets of Gadgetzan is building in the Hearthstone community, and we’re now at the point where we have a pretty good idea where this set is going and how it might change the way we play. Today I’m going to toss a little more fuel into the theorycrafting fire, with my second (thanks Blizz!) Mean Streets card reveal. (See the first one here.)
  Introducing - Grimestreet Protector, a seven mana 6/6 Paladin rare with taunt and the battlecry “Give adjacent mini
  
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• Naughty Dog, Activision and More Confirmed for 2016 PlayStation Experience

  11-11-2016 00:32
  
  A number of major publishers and developers, including Naughty Dog, Activision, Ubisoft, EA, and more, have been confirmed to appear at Sony's 2016 PlayStation Experience.
  Specific titles were not announced alongside the list of revealed companies attending the show, but more details will be coming soon, according to a post on the PlayStation Blog.
  Along with the PlayStation Showcase conference, people attending the event will be able to get their hands on "a slew" of new and upcoming PS4 a
  
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• Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Review

  11-11-2016 00:18
  
  As a stand-alone expansion, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation takes Ashes of the Singularity, which is a pretty good, high-level real-time strategy game in the vein of Supreme Commander that never quite clicked and turns it into something great. Additions to the campaign, unit roster, and environmental detail prove an undeniable improvement over the original Ashes, even if some minor issues still remain.
  Unit variety in Ashes’ huge armies has increased a fair bit, with notably welc
  
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