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• How Minecraft Has Evolved, and the Community With It

  18-11-2016 22:57
  
  My first Minecraft experience was in 2010 on a friend’s crappy laptop. I’d seen a few people talk about it - one of my Facebook friends kept sharing YouTube videos about this bizarre, blocky game, and while my curiosity had been sparked, I had no idea what the appeal was. Nor could I ever have guessed how much it would grow and evolve, and the community with it.
  That year I played it a couple of times, struggling to build a crappy shelter for the night with vague instructions from an
  
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• Hideo Kojima to accept Industry Icon Award at 2016 Game Awards

  18-11-2016 22:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Hideo Kojima wasn't able to accept any of the awards that Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain earned at the 2015 Game Awards, but he'll be able to make up for lost time this year
  
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• Get a job: Wargaming is hiring a Software Engineer

  18-11-2016 22:16
  
  Wargaming Sydney is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with good knowledge of low-level systems programming looking to transfer to the exciting world of video games. ...
  
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• Dishonored 2 will get New Game+ and customizable difficulty in a free December update

  18-11-2016 21:49 via gamesradar.com
  
  Have you already beaten Dishonored 2 and started experimenting with the various ways it lets you slink, sneak, and stab your way across Karnaca? Well first of all, congratulations
  
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• The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine DLC among winners at Golden Joystick Awards

  18-11-2016 21:48
  
  The second major story DLC pack for CD Projekt Red's The Witcher 3 won awards in two categories during the 34th annual player's choice Golden Joystick Awards. ...
  
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• Outlast 2 is making official adult diapers in case you actually s#$t yourself in fear

  18-11-2016 21:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  When most folks talk about a scary game causing them to "shit their pants" they're just exaggerating - even for jump-scare-filled horror-fests like Outlast 2
  
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• Portal Easter Eggs Finally Discovered in LEGO Dimensions

  18-11-2016 20:36
  
  Though LEGO Dimensions has entered its second year of content with new level and character packs, players are still finding secrets hidden within the game's original launch content, including a newly discovered set of Portal Easter eggs.
  Members of Bricks to Life (via Kotaku) have uncovered four separate appearances of Doug Rattmann throughout the LEGO Dimensions Portal level pack, which released alongside the original game. Rattman can be found hiding throughout the Aperture test chambers in LE
  
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• Don't Miss: How Butt Sniffin Pugs creates joy through accessibility

  18-11-2016 20:34
  
  "If we could catalyze a multiplayer experience that revolved around joy, not only would it be memorable, but it would be fulfilling for us as developers! What better way to feel good about your game?" ...
  
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• Gamasutra plays Dishonored 2 with co-creative director Harvey Smith

  18-11-2016 20:27
  
  Dishonored 2 co-creator Harvey Smith weighs in on what to do with a drunken whaler whilst navigating the labyrinthine confines of the Clockwork Mansion....
  
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• DT Giveaway: Playstation 4 Pro Bundle

  18-11-2016 20:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  If you’re ready to level up your gaming experience, look no further than the PS4 Pro. With anti-aliasing and dynamic 4K streaming and 4K auto-upscaling, no matter what you’re playing, your experience will remain vivid and immersive. In partnership with Booredtwork, Andru Edwards, BWOne, Kevin the Tech Ninja, Chad Christian, DailyTekk, and TheUnlockr, we’re giving […]
  
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• Android users spend more time playing games than iOS users, says Unity report

  18-11-2016 20:14
  
  A quarterly report from Unity lists the difference in playtime and total gameplay sessions across different mobile platforms, OS versions, and devices....
  
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• Trico Comes To The Rescue In This CG Trailer

  18-11-2016 20:06
  With each passing day, The Last Guardian's pending release becomes even more real. Today, Sony dropped a CG trailer for The Last Guardian along with a short Q&A session with series creator Fumito Ueda.
  While the trailer shows aspects we've seen before in demos, this CG trailer filters the gameplay through a more cinematic lens.Fumito Ueda also answered a few questions regarding the game and was fairly transparent. Most notably, he was honest about the executing on the vision of the game, bu
  
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• Eddie Redmayne reveals the Fantastic Beasts sequel titles will be following in the footsteps of Harry Potter

  18-11-2016 19:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  It didn't come as a huge shock to learn that we'd be getting more Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movies
  
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• Eddie Redmayne reveals the Fantastic Beasts sequel title format

  18-11-2016 19:59 via gamesradar.com
  
  It didn't come as a huge shock to learn that we'd be getting more Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movies
  
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• Blog: 9 things they didn't tell me about being an indie developer

  18-11-2016 19:41
  
  "I want to talk about a few other aspects of indie development that aren't often talked about. Whether you're an aspiring developer or an experienced veteran looking back, I hope you can relate." ...
  
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• 8 Things The Elder Scrolls Series Needs to Change

  18-11-2016 19:10
  
  The Elder Scrolls series is one of my favorite video game worlds — I love it even more than its post-apocalyptic cousin, Fallout. With over 60 hours already spent in Skyrim Special Edition, it’s fair to say I really enjoy exploring the expansive world of Skyrim, again and again. But it’s also clear there are plenty of things Bethesda needs to change, and the five years between the initial release and special edition have done little to quash these problems.
  The next installment
  
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• US Game Deals: Get a 65" 4K TV for $1,300 less and grab Overwatch at a $25 discount

  18-11-2016 19:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  We're on the eve of Black Friday 2016 week (yes, it's a week now) but you won't even have to wait that long to get some nice savings on gaming goods and a sweet TV to play them on
  
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• Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events trailer looks like a Tim Burton TV show

  18-11-2016 18:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events lands early next year
  
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• A Series of Unfortunate Events trailer looks like a Tim Burton TV show

  18-11-2016 18:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Netflix's adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events hits Netflix early next year
  
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• Nintendo Switch: Mario, Skyrim, Splatoon and Rabbids for launch, Pokémon later: report

  18-11-2016 18:36 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A trio of new reports together predict four games for the Nintendo Switch's launch line-up, corroborate the suggestion that "Zelda: Breath of the Wild" has been pushed back, and reveal "Pokémon Stars" for late 2017. A new "Super Mario" action game, a remastered edition of epic adventure "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," a new version of team multiplayer "Splatoon" and a crossover role-playing title "Mario RPG: Invasion of the Rabbids" are now thought to be in the works for March 2017. All fo
  
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• Play games like Halo Wars 2 and Tekken 7 first at the PC Gamer Weekender

  18-11-2016 18:25 via gamesradar.com
  
  The 2017 edition of the PC Gamer Weekender will have a whole new set of pre-release games for guests to get their hands on
  
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• Overwatch scoops five awards, Firewatch wins Best Indie Game: Here are all the Golden Joystick 2016 winners

  18-11-2016 18:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  It''s done! The 34th round of Golden Joystick Awards have been awarded to their rightful victors, largely through the voting power of the gaming public
  
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• Dark Souls 3 is your Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year

  18-11-2016 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  We asked, you voted, and now it's official: Dark Souls 3 is the Ultimate Game of the Year for the 2016 Golden Joystick Awards
  
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• Watch the Tekken 7 trailer that just debuted at the Golden Joystick Awards, now with extra Akuma

  18-11-2016 18:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tekken 7's long-awaited home console release in early 2017 is drawing closer, and here's a new trailer to prove it
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda wins Most Wanted Game at the 2016 Golden Joystick Awards

  18-11-2016 18:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mass Effect: Andromeda just won the 2016 Golden Joystick Award for Most Wanted Game
  
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• Characterization through fashion in Dishonored 2

  18-11-2016 18:17
  
  "[Emily] seems to have a darkness about her and this is what we wanted to highlight; that's the reason we went with black for her clothes."...
  
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• At GDC 2017, get a behind-the-scenes look at composing music for Doom

  18-11-2016 18:06
  
  In his GDC 2017 session on "Doom: Behind the Music," composer Mick Gordon will delve into the composition, production and creative philosophies behind the hell-raising 2016 game soundtrack....
  
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• Rise of the Tomb Raider takes home the Golden Joystick for Xbox Game of the Year

  18-11-2016 18:02 via gamesradar.com
  
  She's taken on ancient organizations, perilous environments, and some very angry wildlife, but Lara Croft has persevered through it all
  
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• Uncharted 4 wins the Golden Joystick Award for Best PlayStation Game of the Year

  18-11-2016 18:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  Nathan Drake's treasure hunting days may be over, but he can add one more shiny to his shelf: the 2016 Golden Joystick Award for PlayStation Game of the Year in association with Official PlayStation Magazine
  
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• Dishonored 2 Gets New Game Plus, Custom Difficulty Settings

  18-11-2016 17:33
  
  Dishonored 2 will be getting a New Game Plus mode and new custom difficulty settings in a free update next month, Bethesda announced today.
  Although no other details about the difficulty settings or an exact release date are known, the two new options are part of expanding Dishonored 2's "play your way" philosophy. More details on the content of the update will be revealed in the coming weeks, according to Bethesda.
  Just yesterday, Bethesda released a Steam beta update to address some performanc
  
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• Blog: Getting the most out of your early access community

  18-11-2016 17:32
  
  How a six-person indie studio managed large scale testing, balancing, crash reports, and community feedback, during the Early Access period of Book of Demons....
  
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• Obituary: Need for Speed and Sleeping Dogs composer, Saki Kaskas

  18-11-2016 17:08
  
  "Saki was a gentle, kind soul, with a heart of gold. He was one in a million. He was a master of his craft, and I don't exaggerate when I say that he was the most talented musician I have ever known."...
  
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• ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ gets PlayStation VR treatment, ‘Rogue One’ content

  18-11-2016 17:00 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Next month, Star Wars Battlefront players will be able to take the fight to the planet of Scarif in content based on Rogue One — and PlayStation VR owners will get an exclusive mission, too.
  
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• IGN UK Podcast #358: Final Fantasy Beasts and Where to Dishonor Them

  18-11-2016 16:29
  
   
  What is with November? Some bloke with a dodgy moustache tries to blow up parliament, the world's parental population is proved to be immensely predictable as nine months after Valentine's Day EVERYONE has their birthday, and speaking of birth, games companies all want to push their creations into the world pre-Christmas.
  We're rushed off our feet trying to cover every game that's coming out, but we still found time to roll our intravenous coffee drip trolleys into the podcast booth to te
  
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• Blog: Weaving narratives into procedural worlds

  18-11-2016 16:22
  
  Examining the value, characteristics, and methods of integrating static narratives into otherwise procedurally generated environments. ...
  
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• Win! 10 copies of Rogue One novel Star Wars: Catalyst!

  18-11-2016 16:12 via gamesradar.com
  
  We're only a month away from the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the first ever spin-off film from the Lucasverse!Now you can prime yourselves for the movie event of the year with Star Wars: Catalyst, a prequel novel by New York Times best-selling author James Luceno that sets the stage for the Rebellion's desperate race for the Death Star plans
  
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• Blog: VR retail practices need an urgent makeover

  18-11-2016 16:09
  
  As research for an upcoming consumer shopping guide, Neil Schneider secret shopped for VR headsets at multiple Best Buys, EB Games, and Microsoft Stores. This is what he discovered. ...
  
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• ‘Pokémon Sun,’ ‘Moon’ could be making their way to Nintendo Switch

  18-11-2016 15:43 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo and Game Freak are reportedly developing a new version of Pokémon Sun and Moon for the upcoming Switch console. The new version will sport HD models and may include additional Pokémon.
  
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• Blog: The importance of UI for player retention

  18-11-2016 15:35
  
  Ubisoft game designer Stanislav Costiuc looks at how certain parts of UI can keep players in the game, or fail to do so. ...
  
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• Hideo Kojima to be honored with Industry Icon Award

  18-11-2016 15:19
  
  Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima will be honored at The Game Awards 2016 with the Industry Icon Award.  ...
  
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• Kojima Explains the Ups and Downs of the Creative Process

  18-11-2016 15:14
  
  Hideo Kojima told a crowd at the Apple Ginza venue in Tokyo on Thursday night that despite any hardship, his passion for creating games is its own reward.
  When asked by an audience member how he is able to go on as a solo creator after his acrimonious split with Konami and push towards realizing his vision in the face of adversity, Kojima replied, “It’s because I love doing it.”
  “Sometimes it can be hard,” he admitted. “When I am feeling up against it, I sit d
  
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• Report: ‘Pokemon Sun and Moon’ coming to Nintendo Switch in 2017

  18-11-2016 14:51 via news.yahoo.com
  
  According to a new report, an enhanced version of Pokemon Sun and Moon will launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2017. Sources tell the publication that "the game is already well into development," and carries the codename Pokemon Stars . As previous generations of Pokemon games have received updated third editions in the past — Yellow , Crystal , Platinum — Stars will serve as both an updated version of Sun and Moon  and the first main Pokemon entry to hit one of Nintendo's ho
  
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• 'Destiny,' Remedy teases draw attention to The Game Awards, PlayStation Experience

  18-11-2016 14:42 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Preview teases from two separate game studios are helping to draw attention to early December's PlayStation Experience expo and The Game Awards show. Now in its third year, The Game Awards show is best known for the trailers and announcements it brings. One of those games could be a full sequel to 2014's multiplayer sci-fi action game "Destiny," the first in an expected 4-game, 10-year franchise.
  
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• Pokemon Stars Reportedly Coming to Nintendo Switch

  18-11-2016 14:33
  
  A new mainline Pokemon game, codenamed Pokemon Stars, is reportedly in development for Nintendo Switch, and will release for the console sometime next year.
  According to Eurogamer, several sources have told the outlet that Game Freak is "well into development" on a third version of Pokemon Sun and Moon that will feature the same map, locales and art style of the aforementioned 3DS games, but with improved visuals.
  Pokemon Stars is reportedly being built with "separate, higher-resolutio
  
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• Ubisoft to Move Away From Heavily Scripted Games

  18-11-2016 14:01
  
  Ubisoft will reportedly be incorporating less narrative in its upcoming games.
  According to an interview with Le Monde (translation from GamesIndustry.biz), Ubisoft's chief creative officer Serge Hascoet said that each Ubisoft game should be an "anecdote factory."
  While the games will still have a story, the more freedom the player has in series like Watch Dogs and Far Cry, the more unexpected things can happen. Hascoet wants players to express themselves, and then share these unexpected moments
  
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• Destiny: Xur weapons, gear and location, November 18 - 20. Suros Regime!

  18-11-2016 13:03 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xur, Destiny’s weekend Exotic trader, Venusian rum smuggler, and tireless, principled altruist, is back
  
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• We now know more about Rogue One's Jedi temple – thanks to a Star Wars atlas

  18-11-2016 12:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  If you’re anything like me then you’re desperate for any scraps of Star Wars: Rogue One info
  
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• CNC Design’s Nintendo Switch replica is nearly identical to the real thing

  18-11-2016 11:59 via news.yahoo.com
  
  CNC Design recently published a video showing how it created a near-exact replica of Nintendo's upcoming Switch hybrid console. It doesn't play games, but was used in a recent viral video by YouTuber Etika of the Etika World Network.
  
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• Star Wars: Rogue One director reveals the prop Easter egg added by George Lucas

  18-11-2016 11:00 via gamesradar.com
  
  Every fan on the planet has predicted there’s going to be some Star Wars Easter eggs in Star Wars: Rogue One
  
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• The first Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer might be released with Star Wars: Rogue One - like you needed another reason to see it

  18-11-2016 10:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  What’s better than going to see Star Wars: Rogue One in theatres? How about possibly getting a first taste of New York’s favourite webslinger in action? My Spidey senses are tingling
  
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