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• Best of 2016: Jonathan Blow on The Witness and the state of indie games

  13-12-2016 23:58
  
  'I have spent all the Braid money, that's all gone. So... hopefully some people will buy this new game,' said Blow in a popular, wide-ranging conversation published earlier this year....
  
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• You might get an invite to try Nintendo Switch soon, if you're in My Nintendo

  13-12-2016 23:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Can't stand waiting until Nintendo Switch comes out in March 2017 to get your hands on the transforming console? You may not have to
  
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• Oculus restructures to form separate groups for mobile & PC VR

  13-12-2016 22:54
  
  Oculus is changing how it works and establishing two internal groups, one focused on VR for PC and the other on VR for mobile devices. Current CEO Brendan Iribe will step aside to lead the PC group....
  
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• Check out all the Overwatch Christmas skins, ranked naughty to nice

  13-12-2016 22:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Christmas has come early to the Overwatch fandom. Right now, not only can players face off in Mei&am ...
  
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• Blog: Turning good ideas into game design masterstrokes - Part 1

  13-12-2016 22:22
  
  I give examples on how designers have taken simple elements in games and turned them into masterpieces and showing that they are something we can all learn from....
  
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• Get a job: Velan Studios is hiring a Senior Character Animator

  13-12-2016 22:15
  
  Velan Studios is looking a Senior Character Animator to define characters through movement, actions, and gameplay in Troy, NY. ...
  
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• Raw Data developer Survios nets $50 million in funding

  13-12-2016 21:56
  
  VR developer Survios has raised a total of $50 million across two rounds of funding, with a significant amount of that investment coming from the film company MGM....
  
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• Modern Warfare Remastered Update Adds Maps, Supply Drops

  13-12-2016 21:21
  
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's latest update out today is adding the remaining original maps as well as new modes and microtransactions in the form of supply drops.
  As originally promised, the six remaining maps, Bloc, Countdown, Pipeline, Showdown, Strike, and Wet Work, will all be added for free. The Winter Crash map, originally exclusive to PC, will also be available to play. In addition, Gun Game and Hardpoint are being added as two new game modes.
  Activision also revealed th
  
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• New map, better landships: these are the biggest changes in Battlefield 1's December Update

  13-12-2016 21:18 via gamesradar.com
  
  The dark, cold months of winter are a time for family, reflection, and letting your teammates spawn directly into your landship in Battlefield 1
  
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• Overwatch's 'Winter Wonderland' Event Now Live

  13-12-2016 21:11
  
  Overwatch's latest seasonal event, the holiday-themed Winter Wonderland, has rolled out to players starting today and will end on January 2, 2017.
  If you're familiar with Overwatch events then you know the drill. All earned or purchased loot boxes during the event have been replaced with Winter Loot Boxes housing over 100 appropriately themed cosmetic items including icons, sprays, victory poses, emotes, highlight intros, and skins like the Torbjorn Santa skin and Winston amazingly imagined
  
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• Blog: On the eSports failure of Heroes of the Storm

  13-12-2016 20:44
  
  A design-centric analysis of Heroes of the Storm's struggles in the eSports arena. ...
  
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• Pokemon TCG Getting Sun and Moon Expansion

  13-12-2016 20:33
  
  Break out your Pokemon trading cards; the game is getting a Pokemon Sun & Moon expansion pack.
  The Pokemon Trading Card Game: Sun & Moon expansion will be available on February 3, 2017. Fans can pick up the expansion—which introduces more than 140 new cards—at Toys "R" Us, GameStop, and other hobby shops across the United States and Canada.
  Lunala & Solgaleo in the Pokemon TCG Sun & Moon expansion40 brand new Pokemon straight from Pokemon Sun & Moon are heading in
  
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• Business Matchmaking is back at GDC 2017 and open to all attendees

  13-12-2016 20:25
  
  GDC 2017 is roughly two months away, which means now is an ideal time for registered attendees to schedule meetings using the conference's powerful Business Matchmaking system! ...
  
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• Fumito Ueda opens up about early game dev adventures and inspirations

  13-12-2016 20:15
  
  A recent interview offers a closer look at the childhood, academic, and professional influences of The Last Guardian creator Fumito Ueda. ...
  
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• Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Remake Figures

  13-12-2016 19:17
  
  UPDATE: Square Enix announced today that the Cloud Strife and Barret Wallace figures will both be available in the US in June 2017, for $149.99 each. They are available for pre-order here.
  Originally story is as follows:
  Though the Final Fantasy VII Remake has yet to be given a concrete release date, Square Enix has revealed new action figures based on two of the game's most popular characters that fans can purchase in the coming months.
  Square's toy line, Play Arts Kai, will be releasing f
  
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• Horizon: Zero Dawn has a new release date in the UK, and it's two days earlier than before

  13-12-2016 19:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Release date changes usually suck. This one doesn't: Horizon: Zero Dawn has been bumped up...
  
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• Here’s when you can finally watch the Nintendo Switch presentation

  13-12-2016 18:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At the end of October, Nintendo revealed that it would have more Switch details to share on January 12th during a live event in Japan on January 12th. Today, Nintendo finally told us what time we would be able to tune in to hear those details, and where we'd need to go to watch the event online. Everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 is in this tweet: https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/808584359901069312 If you want to learn about the Switch alo
  
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• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is free this weekend: play the campaign, multiplayer and zombies for 5 days

  13-12-2016 18:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  It seems like free weekends are fast becoming the new demo disc
  
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• Tomb Raider reboot movie is like "Raiders of the Lost Ark" according to bad guy actor Walton Goggins

  13-12-2016 18:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Walton Goggins, the newly confirmed villain for the Tomb Raider movie, was eager to share some of his excitement for the film, and in the process revealed a little bit more about what we should expect from the 2018 game adaptation
  
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• Holiday gift guide 2016: Xbox One

  13-12-2016 17:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  It's been a good year for the Xbox One in terms of console exclusives; here are five to consider as holiday seasons gifts, from the thrills of socially-oriented racer "Forza Horizon 3" to the unexpected fun of motion camera game "Fru."
  
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• Netflix show The OA looks like the next Stranger Things (at least until Stranger Things season 2)

  13-12-2016 17:19 via gamesradar.com
  
  What is it with Netflix and weird, trippy conspiracy shows lately? The streaming service already has Black Mirror and Stranger Things, but this Friday it'll add another Twilight Zone-ish title to its lineup
  
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• See the canned Call of Doom in action and find out how it ultimatly created the series' Glory Kills

  13-12-2016 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've already had a few glimpses of the cancelled Doom 4, nicknamed Call of Doom thanks to some leaks in the past, but now we have a new documentary on the series that explains more about the development of the game that never was
  
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• See the canned Call of Doom in action and find out how it ultimatley created the series' Glory Kills

  13-12-2016 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've already had a few glimpses of the cancelled Doom 4, nicknamed Call of Doom thanks to some leaks in the past, but now we have a new documentary on the series that explains more about the development of the game that never was
  
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• See the canned Call of Doom in action and find out how it ultimately created the series' Glory Kills

  13-12-2016 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  We've already had a few glimpses of the cancelled Doom 4, nicknamed Call of Doom thanks to some leaks in the past, but now we have a new documentary on the series that explains more about the development of the game that never was
  
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  13-12-2016 16:22 via gamesradar.com
  
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• Titanfall 2 for only £24.99 and Dishonored Definitive Edition for $13.99 - the best PlayStation Store Christmas discounts today

  13-12-2016 15:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  It's nearly Christmas which obviously means DEALS! And something about love for your fellow man, food, and I think stables fit in there somewhere
  
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• Electronics store employees pitch in to buy Nintendo for boy

  13-12-2016 15:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (AP) — Employees at a New York electronics store have come together to buy a Nintendo system for a boy who frequently plays video games there.
  
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• The Batman doesn't have a script yet - it'll be ready when they get the “right story”, says Ben Affleck

  13-12-2016 12:50 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Batman, the standalone Caped Crusader flick starring, written and directed by Ben Affleck (no word yet on whether he’s doing the lighting and rigging) doesn’t have a release date yet, but the multi-talented actor has given a brief update on how the writing process is going
  
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• We interview Star Wars Rogue One's Forest Whitaker on Saw Gerrera's Rebel history and relationship with Jyn

  13-12-2016 12:16 via gamesradar.com
  
  Rogue One is nearly here and we'll have a spoiler free review up soon
  
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• A new Nintendo Switch livestream will spill more details on January 13/14

  13-12-2016 11:56 via gamesradar.com
  
  Well it sure sucks to live in the UK if you want to watch the new Nintendo Switch livestream in January
  
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• Here's how far you'll need to walk to get Pokemon Go's new Gen 2 baby pokemon

  13-12-2016 11:43 via gamesradar.com
  
  Tis the season to go walking.... fa la la...*cough* Ahem, yes, Pokemon Go now has a festive Pikachu...
  
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• The Walking Dead season 7, episode 9 preview urges everyone to rise up against Negan

  13-12-2016 11:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  After shambling along for seven episodes, The Walking Dead season 7 finally kicked into gear with its mid-season finale and showed, just like Spencer, it has real guts
  
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• FFXV: Find Secret Recipes Books for Better Cooking

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  There are culinary chronicles hiding all over Final Fantasy XV, find out where they are for delicious recipes.
  
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• 10 Secret Tips For Dead Rising 4

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  From bonus loot to secret weapons, here's are 10 things Dead Rising 4 doesn't tell you in its tutorials.
  
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• Pokemon Go: How to Catch and Hatch the New Pokemon

  13-12-2016 07:39
  Pokemon Go got a special holiday Pikachu that'll be available for a limited time and a handful of new baby Pokemon.
  
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• How Summons Work in Final Fantasy XV

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  See where and how you can earn the favor of the gods to destroy your enemies in Final Fantasy XV.
  
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• GTA Online: 50% Off CEO Offices and More This Weekend

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  Half off executive offices, customization and vehicles, plus double RP and GTA$ in select game modes. Plus free pajamas.
  
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• Dead Rising 4: Combo Weapon Blueprint Locations

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  From electric axes to knock-off lightsabers, here's where to find every hidden blueprint for the combo weapons in Dead Rising 4.
  
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• 15 Things The Last Guardian Doesn't Tell You

  13-12-2016 07:39
  
  Keep these tips for combat, Trico, and puzzles in mind while you're playing The Last Guardian
  
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• Free Street Fighter V Tournament at the Sydney Opera House This Weekend

  13-12-2016 06:21
  
  “Australia’s largest Street Fighter tournament” will take place at the Sydney Opera House this weekend as part of BINGEFEST, the Opera House’s new 24-hour festival.
  The Opera House has partnered with fighting game community OzHadou for the event.
  Casual stations will be available throughout the whole event (Saturday December 17 to Sunday December 18, 11:30pm to 11:30pm) and there will be a double elimination Street Fighter V tournament on the Sunday afternoon.
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• Report: Porsche/EA Exclusivity Deal Is Over

  13-12-2016 05:47
  
  It’s understood that, from around the turn of the century, the license to feature Porsches in video games has belonged exclusively to EA. Since 2000’s Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed (released as Need for Speed: Porsche 2000 in PAL territories) EA’s driving franchises were just about the only place you’d find Porsches (exceptions, like Microsoft’s Forza and PGR series, featured Porsches as the result of sub-licence granted via EA).
  In news that ought to please rac
  
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• Sling TV vs. PlayStation Vue vs DirecTV Now: Which live TV streaming service is best?

  13-12-2016 01:38 via news.yahoo.com
  
  PlayStation Vue and Sling TV, and the newlly inroduced DirecTV Now have emerged as major competition to traditional cable, but which service is better? In order to help you find the best replacement for your cable subscription, we've put together this handy guide.
  
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