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• Altered Beast, Streets of Rage Coming to TV, Film

  05-12-2016 23:22
  
  Altered Beast and Streets of Rage, two classic SEGA game franchises, are getting TV and film adaptations.
  Variety reports that Stories International and Fear the Walking Dead production company Circle of Confusion are working together on the two SEGA properties.
  “These are some of the most well-loved SEGA games, and we are thrilled to be working with Stories to adapt them into major film and television franchises,” said Circle of Confusion partner Lawrence Mattis.
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• Hot Games of 2017 – IGN First

  05-12-2016 22:57
  
  Just as we've done with IGN First at the end of each of the past two years, we're again spending a month looking at a dozen or so of the Hot Games of 2017. Look for mini-exclusives on some of the coming year's most compelling games rolling out throughout December. They'll all be archived here so be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!Click the image above for new concept images and info from the upcoming zombie survival simulation.Continue reading…
  
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• You thought Final Fantasy 15 was weird? Watch this tie-in commercial for instant ramen.

  05-12-2016 22:38 via gamesradar.com
  
  Everyone knows about product placement. In exchange for getting their products screen time, companie ...
  
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• Nintendo Offers a Few More Details on Zelda: Wind Waker 2

  05-12-2016 21:16
  
  Nintendo shed some light on The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker 2, a sequel to the then-divisive cel-animated Zelda adventure, would have taken on a “more land-based setting.”The new information came from an interview with artist Satoru Takizawa, design manager and enemy designer of Wind Waker, in the Japanese edition of The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts (called The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Graphics in Japan). It was translated by Nintendo Everything.
  When asked about the shift tow
  
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• Supporting Cast Revealed

  05-12-2016 20:43
  Atlus released three trailers today to give fans a peek at some of the NPCs you'll encounter while playing through Persona 5. These characters will help the protagonist with some of the essential RPG services, such as like healing and weaponry.
  The first trailer shows off the gruff weapons dealer Munehisa Iwai, who will sell you "airsoft guns" at his shop called Untouchable. Getting in his good graces will secure you discounts, a wider selection of weapons, and customization options for whateve
  
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• Westworld season 2 starts filming 10 episodes in July and "All hell's going to break loose," says Ed Harris

  05-12-2016 20:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Haven't watched the season finale of Westworld yet? Don't worry, this article won't spoil anything for you aside from the existence of a second season
  
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• Take it easy, cowpokes: Westworld season 2 won't start filming until summer 2017

  05-12-2016 20:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Haven't watched the season finale of Westworld yet? Don't worry, this article won't spoil anything for you aside from the existence of a second season
  
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• The Last of Us Part II Co-Written by Westworld Writer

  05-12-2016 20:07
  
  Halley Gross, a credited writer on two episodes of Westworld's first season, has been revealed as Neil Druckmann's co-writer for The Last of Us Part II.
  Druckmann announced Gross' involvement in the game over the weekend on Twitter after the game was revealed earlier this weekend at PlayStation Experience 2016. Gross co-wrote the sixth and seventh episodes of Westworld's inaugural season, "The Adversary" and "Trompe L'Oeil."
  "Halley's my kickass co-writer. Can't wait to share more of the story w
  
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• Wipeout Omega Collection wraps up Wipeout HD, Fury, and 2048 in one beautiful 4K package

  05-12-2016 19:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tis the season for the return of long-dormant franchises
  
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• Out This Week: The Last Guardian, Dead Rising 4

  05-12-2016 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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• The latest Death Stranding trailer has a bunch of weird 'coincidences' and nods to MGS

  05-12-2016 18:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  The new Death Stranding trailer is full of secrets and hints toward the true nature of Hideo Kojima's enigmatic project, but it also could have some sly nods for fans of the Metal Gear series
  
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• ‘Ni no Kuni II’ gameplay showcased in PlayStation Experience trailer

  05-12-2016 18:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Fans got a first look at Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom's gameplay in a new trailer at PlayStation Experience 2016, revealing that the sequel will feature a real-time battle system that improves on the original game's combat.
  
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• Critical round-up: what does the world think of The Last Guardian?

  05-12-2016 18:21 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Last Guardian began life as a PlayStation 3 game more than eight years ago
  
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• ‘X’ marks the … fork button? Yup, that’s its actual name on the PlayStation controller

  05-12-2016 18:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PlayStation controllers don't have an "X" button, but rather a "fork" button, according to a Reddit user who disassembled one to view its circuit board. In actuality, the designation is likely a translation error.
  
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• PlayStation controller has a "fork" button, and it has been there all along

  05-12-2016 18:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PlayStation controllers don't have an "X" button, but rather a "fork" button, according to a Reddit user who disassembled one to view its circuit board. In actuality, the designation is likely a translation error.
  
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• State of Decay 2 Play Area 'Substantially Larger' Than First Game

  05-12-2016 18:02
  
  State of Decay was one of the Xbox 360's biggest pleasant surprises (it later got an Xbox One release as well). Thus, the announcement of a sequel at E3 2016 was hardly a surprise, but it was most welcome. Developer Undead Labs has stayed radio silent about the open-world survival RPG ever since (well, mostly). Until now.
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• Capcom to Begin Reviving Its Dormant Franchises

  05-12-2016 17:53
  
  With the long-awaited Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite revealed, Capcom has announced that it will now begin a process of "reviving series that have not had new entries recently".
  In a press release, the publisher said that - after announcing the first MvC game in five years - it is looking to "enhance its corporate value even further by utilizing its library of rich contents."
  However, no mention was made of what games might be up for a return. Currently dormant Capcom franchises include the likes o
  
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• PlayStation Experience 2016 trailers: remasters and retro-inspired games - 'WipEout,' 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Strafe'

  05-12-2016 17:52 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Ten remakes, remasters, and retro-inspired new and upcoming releases whose trailers were shown at the 2016 PlayStation Experience, December 3 and 4, including PlayStation icons "WipEout," "Crash Bandicoot" and "PaRappa the Rapper" as well as modern interpretations like "Strafe" and "Nex Machina."
  
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• Naughty Dog shows you how to play Uncharted 4's new co-op survival mode

  05-12-2016 17:17 via gamesradar.com
  
  Uncharted 4 is getting a new, co-op survival mode this month, but fans who attended PlayStation Experience 2016 were able to get their hands on it a little early
  
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• Resi 7 producer Jun Takeuchi explains the Molded, and why there isn't a scheming bad guy pulling the strings this time

  05-12-2016 17:13 via gamesradar.com
  
  I recently got a chance to talk to Resident Evil 7 producer Jun Takeuchi about a few interesting things - namely the new Molded enemy, and whether there are any sinister manipulative forces behind the scenes waiting to be revealed
  
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• The Games Of Thrones' Sophie Turner talks Sansa as 'Queen of the North' in season 7

  05-12-2016 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Game of Thrones season 7 might still be a little way off, but some of the cast are speaking, very, carefully about what we could expect
  
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• Games of Thrones' Sophie Turner talks about Sansa becoming 'Queen of the North' in season 7

  05-12-2016 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
  Game of Thrones season 7 might still be a little way off, but some of the cast are speaking, very, carefully about what we could expect
  
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• Resident Evil 7 Demo Coming to PC, Xbox One This Month

  05-12-2016 16:21
  
  Xbox One and PC owners will soon have a chance to try out Resident Evil 7, as Capcom has announced a demo for both platforms will be available later this month.
  According to the publisher's announcement, the demo will launch for Xbox One on December 9. Meanwhile, those on PC will be able to check out the demo starting December 19.
  The Xbox One and PC versions will be the fully-updated "Midnight" edition of the Beginning Hour demo that's been available on PS4 in one form or another sinc
  
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• Oculus Touch Controllers Review

  05-12-2016 16:00
  
  When the Oculus Rift (review) launched back in March there was something noticeably missing, and the competing HTC Vive (review) and PlayStation VR (review) both highlighted the Rift’s lack of motion-tracked controllers to let you naturally interact with virtual objects and environments. They may be late to the party, but the Oculus Touch controllers make up for their tardiness by being the best hand-tracked controllers around.
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• The Last Guardian Review

  05-12-2016 15:58
  
  The Last Guardian has the highest highs and lowest lows of nearly any game I’ve ever reviewed. When it works, the bond I forged with my furry and feathered friend Trico is unlike any other. Part playful companion, part protector, navigating Team Ico’s gorgeous, melancholy world alongside this birddog is something I will never forget. But between those moments, The Last Guardian is a mess of wonky controls, a poor camera, and some annoyingly finicky puzzles.
  Director Fumito Ueda&rsquo
  
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• World of Warcraft 'Vanilla' Servers Will Reopen Next Week

  05-12-2016 15:38
  
  Nostalrius, the World of Warcraft vanilla private servers, will reopen next weekend on Saturday, December 17.
  After being shut down by Blizzard for breaching its terms of service, the Nostalrius servers - which allow players to play World of Warcraft as it was upon its initial release in 2004 - will be making a return, courtesy of The Elysium Project.
  Elysium is an initiative that was started to recapture Blizzard's MMO in its original state. Check out the video announcement (spot
  
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• MechWarrior 5 Coming in 2018

  05-12-2016 15:00
  
  MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries has been announced and is slated to release in 2018.
  Piranha Games, the studio behind MechWarrior Online, announced that it's developing the project (via RockPaperShotgun), which will be a single-player game will a full campaign mode. No specific platforms were announced.
  According to the game's official site, MechWarrior 5 puts players in "the role of a rookie MechWarrior pilot thrust into combat as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere." Thr
  
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• UK Game Deals: Get a PS4 500GB Slim with 3 games for £229.99 and save £75 on an Astro A50 wireless headset

  05-12-2016 14:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Now we're into our second week of December, the festive buying panic has already set in but, don't worry, there's still stacks of console deals and game offers to be found
  
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• PT's Norman Reedus and Lisa reunite in MGS 5 and it is so, so weird

  05-12-2016 13:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  File this one under 'cannot unsee' but YouTuber Lakitouille has decided to reunite P
  
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• P.T. gives up new secrets while Norman Reedus and Lisa dance in MGS 5 (and it is super weird)

  05-12-2016 13:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  File this one under 'cannot unsee' but YouTuber Lakitouille has decided to reunite P
  
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• Zelda: Breath of the Wild Amiibo Offer Very Strange Rewards

  05-12-2016 13:20
  
  Nintendo has shown off how its new line of 30th Anniversary Legend of Zelda amiibo will interact with the upcoming Breath of the Wild. It gets pretty weird.
  I'm just going to jump straight into it here - using the Ocarina of Time Link will drop a randomly selected amount of meat from the sky. There's no explanation as to how this decision was made, or if there is a deep-lying thematic connection between the era-defining adventure game and hunks of animal flesh. But there you have it - skymeat fo
  
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• The Last of Us 2 loses co-creator Bruce Straley but gains a Westworld writer

  05-12-2016 12:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Following the shock announcement of The Last of Us 2, that definitely no one was expecting at all, Naughty Dog has followed up with some big changes to the creative line up
  
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• Spider-Man: Homecoming will include Spidey’s old-school ‘web wings’ – courtesy of Tony Stark

  05-12-2016 12:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can… and more – thanks to the inclusion of Spidey’s iconic web wings in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming
  
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• Crackdown 3 Aiming for Holiday 2017 "or Earlier" Release Date

  05-12-2016 12:20
  
  At E3 this year, Microsoft announced that Crackdown 3 had been delayed to 2017, and it now seems as though we're looking at a Holiday release.
  Spotted by NeoGAF, art director Dave Johnson and executive producer Peter Connelly - appearing on an Extra Life livestream - responded to questions by saying that the game would be released by the festive period next year, "or earlier".
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• "They’re really floating" - The Mummy trailer's plane sequence is far more real than you think

  05-12-2016 12:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  We live in the age of the green screen. Nothing is as it seems. Dragons aren't real (sorry ...
  
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• Dead Rising 4 Review

  05-12-2016 12:00
  
  The allure of the original Dead Rising’s goofy and gratuitous zombie slaughter was the reason I bought an Xbox 360 back in 2006. Dead Rising 4 ratchets that arcadey, hack-and-slash power fantasy and self-aware satire up to new heights. Even when technical issues rear their ugly heads, that feelgood loop of wading into the horde and coming out the other side has me feeling like a bonafide badass.
  It's no surprise, then, that Dead Rising 4 is the best incarnation of that satisfying and catha
  
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• Star Wars: Rogue One given the thumbs up by George Lucas after warning Gareth Edwards, “Don’t screw it up”

  05-12-2016 11:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars: Rogue One is just over a week away – but it’s already got a big thumbs up from the father of Star Wars George Lucas in a conversation with director Gareth Edwards that he’ll “cherish and take to his grave”Comicbook
  
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• Star Wars: Rogue One given the thumbs up by George Lucas after warning Gareth Edwards: "Don’t screw it up"

  05-12-2016 11:29 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars: Rogue One is just over a week away – but it’s already got a big thumbs up from the father of Star Wars George Lucas in a conversation with director Gareth Edwards that he’ll “cherish and take to his grave”Comicbook
  
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• The Last of Us Director Not Returning for Part 2

  05-12-2016 11:26
  
  Bruce Straley, game director on The Last of Us, will not be returning to direct The Last of Us Part 2.
  After sources told Kotaku that Straley was on a year-long sabbatical following the completion of Uncharted 4, Sony confirmed the news:
  “Bruce recently decided to take some much deserved time off after shipping two critically acclaimed games in the last few years", said a spokesperson. "He’s looking forward to returning to the studio soon and jumping back in on his next project.&rdqu
  
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• "WTF IS GOING ON?!" - the best totally spoiler free reactions to the Westworld season finale

  05-12-2016 11:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  That's it. Westworld is done. Season one has finished and while we'll be pulling i ...
  
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• Totally spoiler free reactions to the Westworld season finale

  05-12-2016 11:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  That's it. Westworld is done. Season one has finished and while we'll be pulling i ...
  
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• Nidhogg 2's Gameplay Justifies Its Art Style

  05-12-2016 06:10
  When I saw the first trailer for Nidhogg 2, I didn't like it. The art style was a bit too funky, and a far cry from the minimalistic, expressive look of the first game. It seemed like an unforced error, going from a refined and elegant look to something chaotic and crowded. Watching the game in motion at this year's PlayStation Experience (and playing a few rounds of it), almost all of my doubts were assuaged.
  When I asked the person demoing the game to me (and my opponent) about the change in
  
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• Hands-On Impressions Of Crash Bandcioot N. Sane Trilogy

  05-12-2016 05:24
  I remember when Crash Bandicoot was unveiled at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in 1996. I was there. I played the game at Sony's PlayStation booth, and interviewed Jason Rubin, the game's co-creator, who quickly interrupted my first question to tell me that Shigeru Miyamoto had stopped by to play his game. he was beaming with excitement, and understandably so. Crash Bandicoot was the talk of the show. People called it Sony's answer to Mario and Sonic. Flash forward 20 years, and I find mysel
  
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• The Mummy trailer unleashes a whole new world of horror

  05-12-2016 03:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  We got our first look at The Mummy earlier this week, but let's be honest, it was 15 seconds long
  
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