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• Pokemon Go Might Not Launch in China

  10-01-2017 22:58
  
  It might be pretty hard to catch 'em all in China with Pokemon Go, as the popular smartphone app might not release there.
  Reuters reports the Chinese government is currently evaluating personal safety and national security risks with Pokemon Go. The state administration of press, publication, radio, film and television is specifically worried about the game's "threat to geographical information security and the threat to transport and the personal safety of consumers."
  In the United States, Poke
  
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• Halo Wars 2 Getting Physical Release for PC

  10-01-2017 22:56
  
  Halo Wars 2 will be getting a physical release for PC through a partnership between THQ Nordic, Microsoft Studios, and 343 Industries.
  The standard and ultimate editions of Halo Wars 2 will both be available in retail stores, according to THQ Nordic.
  The Ultimate Edition will cost $80 and includes four-day early access to the RTS as well as the game's season pass and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition. Buying the physical copy of Halo Wars 2 for PC will grant players access to a digita
  
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• Watch all of The Expanse season one, as recapped by … cats

  10-01-2017 22:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cats. In. Spaaaaaace! That's the theme of this adorable video from SyFy, recapping all of t ...
  
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• The Expanse season 1 (as acted by cats) is the only recap you'll ever need

  10-01-2017 22:45 via gamesradar.com
  
  Cats. In. Spaaaaaace! That's the theme of this adorable video from SyFy, recapping all of t ...
  
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• Over Six Million Copies of Final Fantasy XV Have Shipped

  10-01-2017 21:42
  
  Physical shipments to stores and digital sales of Final Fantasy XV have exceeded six million copies, Square Enix announced today. This milestone comes just a little over one month after the game's global release on November 29, 2016.
  It's important to note that this number does not necessarily mean six million copies of the game have been purchased by consumers. Rather, the over-six million figure is a combination of units sold digitally and shipped retail stores. Square did not provide individu
  
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• Drive the 2017 Jaguar F-Type in real life and make it look like a video game

  10-01-2017 20:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Drive a 2017 Jaguar F-Type in real life, then turn it into a video game with integrated GoPro overlays from steering wheel position to fuel level. You know, to make all your friends jealous.
  
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• The Aquaman and Justice League movies will make the DCEU less "somber," promises writer

  10-01-2017 20:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Will Beall is the script writer for 2018's Aquaman movie and also penned an early draft of 2017's Justice League
  
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• Aquaman and Justice League movies will make the DCEU less "somber," more fun says script writer

  10-01-2017 20:09 via gamesradar.com
  
  Will Beall is the script writer for 2018's Aquaman movie and also penned an early draft of 2017's Justice League
  
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• Bandai Namco Launches Tales Of Berseria Demo On PS4, Steam

  10-01-2017 20:02
  Today Bandai Namco released a playable demo of its upcoming JPRG Tales of Berseria on both Steam and PlayStation 4. 
  Berseria the first Tales game to give a female protagonist the top billing on her own. Previously, Tales of Xillia's Milla was the first female character to be a main protagonist, but she shared that role with Jude. In Berseria, Velvet is the only lead character, and she takes us on her quest for revenge after experiencing a family tragedy. The 16th entry in the series also
  
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• For Honor's closed beta begins on January 26 and has exclusive goodies for the full game

  10-01-2017 20:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  The For Honor closed beta will run from January 26 to January 29, Ubisoft announced today, and this means (early access) war
  
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• Life-Size Majora's Mask Replica Available For Pre-Order

  10-01-2017 19:57
  
  First 4 Figures recently announced a life-size Majora's Mask replica, and it's now available for pre-order for $354.99, or $384.99 for the exclusive, light-up version.
  Both versions stand at 25 inches tall (63cm) from the base to the tip of the horn, are 23 inches (58cm) wide, and weigh a whopping 17lbs (8kg). Check out the images below - click right to see them all:
  The Limited Edition number will be set after 2 weeks of pre-orders, and each individual piece comes with a hand-numbered
  
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• SteelSeries Rival 300 Gaming Mouse Review

  10-01-2017 19:43
  
  Competitive PC gaming has evolved from the small LAN parties of yesteryear to a high-stakes, global competition that is modern eSports, and the simple two-button mouse that every gamer needs has had to evolve as well. Configurations for gaming mice are nearly limitless at this point, with models that offer more accurate sensors, an array of programmable buttons, lighting options, weights, and more. However, ultimately what works best for any individual gamer comes down to personal preferenc
  
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• Here’s what we expect to see at the Nintendo Switch unveiling event

  10-01-2017 19:15 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch press event is almost here. The launch of the hybrid console/handheldis perhaps the most important in Nintendo history. Here's what we expect and predict to see on stage.
  
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• Land a job interview at GDC 2017!

  10-01-2017 19:04
  
  Going to GDC 2017? You could qualify for on-site job interviews with major companies attending the show! ...
  
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• Nintendo reportedly delivers a fun message to modders in the Famicom Mini

  10-01-2017 18:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  While wading through Famicom Mini code, one hacker discovered a humorous, unexpected message from Nintendo's Hanafuda captain. This adds to the recent string of exciting Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition finds.
  
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• For Honor Closed Beta Arrives January 26

  10-01-2017 18:58
  Today Ubisoft announced its the closed beta for its upcoming medieval multiplayer brawler, For Honor, is starting on January 26.
  The melee-centric game pits knights, vikings, and samurai against one another in fights to the death. For the beta, Ubisoft is throwing a special, limited time event called War of the Factions that runs through January 29. "War of the Factions will track all multiplayer activities across all platforms from all players during the closed beta, and will reward players fo
  
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• ‘Don’t break everything’ — message from Nintendo found in modded Famicom Mini

  10-01-2017 18:58 via news.yahoo.com
  
  While wading through Famicom Mini code, one hacker discovered a humorous, unexpected message from Nintendo's Hanafuda captain. This adds to the recent string of exciting Famicom Mini and NES Classic Edition finds.
  
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• Datamined Overwatch voice lines suggest the first romance between in-game characters

  10-01-2017 18:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Every time a new patch goes live on the Overwatch test server, its data is mined for clues about where the game is headed next
  
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• Tom Hiddleston teases Dr. Strange's appearance in Thor: Ragnarok: "What happened to Odin?"

  10-01-2017 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Once Disney confirmed that Dr. Strange would appear in Thor: Ragnarok, the minds of Marvel Cinematic ...
  
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• Tom Hiddleston teases Doctor Strange's appearance in Thor: Ragnarok: "What happened to Odin?"

  10-01-2017 18:23 via gamesradar.com
  
  Once Disney confirmed that Doctor Strange would appear in Thor: Ragnarok, the minds of Marvel Cinematic Universe fans turned squarely to the magical possibilities
  
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• Rumor round-up: Nintendo Switch

  10-01-2017 18:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  With the Nintendo Switch the subject of a second, simultaneous, worldwide official presentation on January 12 (Americas) and 13 (International,) fans await confirmation on several points of speculation, including a firm March release date, price, and a list of expected games. Leading up to Nintendo's official announcement, the Switch is expected to start at around ¥25,000 (Nikkei speculation) and £199 (Gameseek retail listing,) which would line up with a $249 USD or €249 EUR entry
  
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• At GDC 2017, see how Square Enix merged fantasy with reality in Final Fantasy XV

  10-01-2017 18:03
  
  At GDC 2017 Square Enix will show how "a fantasy based on reality" came to be in the real world, and how a cohesive, coherent narrative was maintained in Final Fantasy XV amid swathes of information....
  
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• For Honor Closed Beta Start Date Announced

  10-01-2017 18:00
  
  The closed beta for Ubisoft's upcoming melee-focused action game For Honor will kick off on January 26 and run until January 29.
  The beta will be available for those on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. You can sign up to participate in the beta here.
  Alongside the closed beta, Ubisoft will hold an event called War of the Factions, which will run for a limited time and track multiplayer activity across all three platforms during the beta. Participants will receive rewards, with the winning fa
  
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• Gears of War 4 to Get 2 Classic Maps in Huge Update

  10-01-2017 17:48
  
  Gears of War 4 is getting a major update this month, bringing with it two classic multiplayer maps that series fans will no doubt recognize.
  As detailed on Xbox Wire, Blood Drive returns and blends together the classic Gears 2 map with the "improved flow" of the re-imagined successor featured in Gears 3. Check out the video below for a sneak peek new version coming to Gears 4:
  Clocktower will also be added to Gears 4's selection of multiplayer maps this month, "re-imagined as the stunning B
  
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• Blog: The two reasons why video game adaptations are horrible

  10-01-2017 17:38
  
  Adapting video games to other mediums is never easy, but there are two big pitfalls that movies get it wrong in translation....
  
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• Xbox boss says Scalebound cancellation is "better for Xbox gamers"

  10-01-2017 17:20 via gamesradar.com
  
  Xbox boss Phil Spencer took to Twitter yesterday in wake of Scalebound's cancellation, offering some words of encouragement to Xbox fans disappointed by the news
  
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• China blocks Pokemon Go and others to protect 'information security'

  10-01-2017 16:40
  
  China's state censor isn't in any hurry to let augmented reality titles, including Niantic's hit smartphone app Pokemon Go, into the country. ...
  
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• Donald Glover reveals his biggest sacrifice for the Han Solo movie: "Not getting to eat anything enjoyable"

  10-01-2017 16:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's no room for junk food in a galaxy far, far away
  
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• Becoming Lando in the Han Solo movie means “not getting to eat anything enjoyable" for Donald Glover

  10-01-2017 16:10 via gamesradar.com
  
  There's no room for junk food in a galaxy far, far away
  
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• Blog: How being a game designer made me a better producer

  10-01-2017 15:29
  
  I'm mainly a producer, but I worked as a game designer for six months on my last project, which taught me a huge amount about working with game designers. ...
  
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• Final Fantasy XV ships 6M in just over a month

  10-01-2017 15:25
  
  Square Enix has confirmed that shipments and digital sales for Final Fantasy XV have surpassed 6 million. ...
  
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• FF7 Remake, Kingdom Hearts 3 'Still Have a Way to Go'

  10-01-2017 15:23
  
  Kingdom Hearts III and Final Fantasy VII Remake director Tetsuya Nomura has provided an update on the development state of both games, saying they "still have a way to go" before either title is ready for release.
  When asked about Kingdom Hearts III in the latest issue of Weekly Famitsu (via Gematsu), Nomura said "there are still worlds untouched" and that "production is progressing on unannounced worlds, in a state that we cannot show them off."
  With regard to how Final Fantasy VII Remake is co
  
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• Heroes of the Storm Holding a Free Weekend

  10-01-2017 15:21
  
  To kick off 2017, Blizzard is unlocking all Heroes of the Storm characters this weekend.
  While the base version of the game usually offers a few free characters on rotation, but all will be unlocked for the duration of the event.
  That means you’ve got three days to test out any characters you haven’t had the chance to play with yet. The whole shebang runs from January 13 through to January 16.
  Heroes of the Storm had a pretty busy 2016. January saw the announcement Diablo characters
  
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• Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Review

  10-01-2017 15:00
  
  Some re-releases feel like the return of a welcome old friend, others like an unwanted school reunion with old acquaintances who peaked long ago. Thankfully, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is a roleplaying game that remains as worthwhile and wonderful as it was in 2005. the core premise and structure still hold strong, and are further improved by some well-implemented new features.
  Fundamentally, this is a Japanese RPG of the most recognisable type. The turn-based battle system do
  
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• Here's how Mass Effect: Andromeda's multiplayer will tie into the main game

  10-01-2017 14:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  BioWare's aiming for a less invasive way to get Mass Effect: Andromeda players to try its multiplayer mode than back in Mass Effect 3
  
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• BAFTA 2017 nominations see Fantastic Beasts, Star Wars: Rogue One, and Doctor Strange up for awards

  10-01-2017 13:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Not to be outdone by its American cousins at the Golden Globes, BAFTA have announced its nominations for the 2017 BAFTA awards
  
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• Oh crap... Did the Uncharted film's writer nearly lose the script?

  10-01-2017 12:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  As of this week we have an Uncharted movie script from writer Joe Carnahan who posted the front page on Instagram, calling it a "beast
  
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• Star Wars 8 director reveals the movie's central plot: "What’s going on with Luke Skywalker?"

  10-01-2017 12:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars 8 is arriving in just 11 months… and we’ve heard very little
  
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• Sony's Glacier White PS4 is out this month and it's a minimalist sandwich of lovely

  10-01-2017 11:48 via gamesradar.com
  
  The PS4 Slim is already a rather svelte beast but Sony's new Glacier White PS4 somehow looks even slimmer
  
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• Microsoft Deletes All Mention of Scalebound From Its Channels

  10-01-2017 11:43
  
  Microsoft has removed mentions of Scalebound from its website, and removed all trailers for the game from its primary YouTube channel.
  Following the in-development action-RPG's surprise cancellation, it appears Microsoft is now scrubbing it from any of its official web outlets.
  The game's official page on Xbox.com now redirects to the site's homepage (although its Microsoft Store entry remains live), and trailers, gameplay demos and conference showings have been taken down or made private on You
  
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• 7 introductory levels that all game developers should study

  10-01-2017 10:01
  
  The beginning of a game is crucial. These seven titles all strike a great balance between helping players learn how to play and setting mood and expectations for the hours ahead.  ...
  
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• Gravity Rush 2 Review

  10-01-2017 09:01
  
  You wear a lot of hats in Gravity Rush 2. Kat assumes the role of a photojournalist, firefighter, private investigator, stunt double, miner, and so many more, but most of all this sequel sees her transform into an even more powerful magical gravity-defying girl and friend. New features, environments, and well-written side quests refresh and greatly improve the feeling of falling forever in Kat’s second journey, and only a few control and storyline issues weigh it down.
  If you haven’t
  
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• 1.5M accounts exposed after eSports org balks at hacker's ransom demand

  10-01-2017 01:40
  
  The ESL-owned eSports Entertainment Association (ESEA) confirmed today that a hacker published a trove of ESEA user data online this month after attempts to ransom the data for $100,000 were rebuffed. ...
  
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• Study estimates Pokemon Go has added over 144 billion steps to US physical activity

  10-01-2017 00:57
  
  A new study of Pokemon Go interest correlation with activity finds that "if this user engagement could be sustained, Pokémon Go would have the potential to measurably affect US life expectancy." ...
  
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• Xbox One and PC game ‘Scalebound’ has been canceled

  10-01-2017 00:32 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft has cancelled the Xbox One and PC action-RPG 'Scalebound' from PlatinumGames, makers of the Bayonetta franchise and The Wonderful 101. The dragon-battling game was supposed to release sometime in 2017.
  
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• Blog: What we learned from our successful Kickstarter

  10-01-2017 00:25
  
  A birds-eye view of crowdfunding from a successfully funded project, including useful resources for anyone considering crowdfunding as a means to fully or partially fund their game project....
  
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