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• Nintendo adds easy mode to ‘Super Mario Run’ as downloads surpass 78 million

  31-01-2017 23:56 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Super Mario Run players now have the option to complete courses with unlimited lives and without a time limit. Toad Rally also received a useful modification. Nintendo also announced that Super Mario Run has hit $53 million in revenue.
  
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• Revisit ‘Stranger Things’ with Atari-inspired game from Netflix Hack Day

  31-01-2017 23:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Everyone loves Stranger Things, right? Well, in case you’re tired of binge watching the first season over and over while waiting for season two, Netflix has a little surprise for you. A Stranger Things-themed retro-browser game is now available.
  
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• Get another dose of 'Stranger Things' with hacker's Atari-style retro-browser game

  31-01-2017 23:44 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Everyone loves Stranger Things, right? Well, in case you’re tired of binge watching the first season over and over while waiting for season two, Netflix has a little surprise for you. A Stranger Things-themed retro-browser game is now available.
  
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• Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Take Place Across Multiple Eras

  31-01-2017 23:41
  During its third-quarter earnings call with investors, EA gave more details on the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront sequel.
  The follow-up is due to release holiday 2017, with EA mentioning the addition of a single player campaign to the sequel. It also said the new Battlefront game has "more heroes and characters" than the original game, and takes place not only in multiple locations, but also across multiple eras within the Star Wars universe.
  EA first officially confirmed the sequel to Star Wars
  
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• New Screen Pays Homage To Final Fantasy VII

  31-01-2017 22:40
  Square Enix is celebrating Final Fantasy VII‘s 20th anniversary today with a new screenshot of Kingdom Hearts III.#_KH #FFVII20th pic.twitter.com/D90CvP0duv
  — キングダム ハーツ (@_KINGDOMHEARTS) January 31, 2017Looking for more Kingdom Hearts III details? Double your fun with these other two images from Square' upcoming Disney-themed RPG. And for comparison check out the original art from Final Fantasy VII, which released 20 years ago
  
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• Rainbow Six Siege Getting a Free Weekend

  31-01-2017 22:02
  Ubisoft is letting people try out Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege this weekend for free.
  From February 2 to 5, everyone can play the competitive shooter. The Rainbow Six Siege free trial will offer all of the maps, modes and operators available in the full version of the game.
  In addition, Ubisoft is promising that all progress will carry over to the main game from the free weekend. Rainbow Six Siege is currently on Year 2 of DLC content.
  The shooter has also seen rising numbers of players over t
  
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• John Wick 2's a Greek myth according to the director, you're just not looking at it right

  31-01-2017 22:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  John Wick is one of those movies that sneaks up on you with how clever it is, and John Wick Chapter 2 is going to push those weirdly wonderful choices even further
  
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• It was fun: Nintendo ends Wii production as Switch system nears debut

  31-01-2017 21:48 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Also today: Microsoft may be readying a stripped-down version of Windows to compete with Chrome OS, we take the new Chevy Bolt EV for a spin.
  
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• A Star Wars Story We Want: The Ancient Jedi

  31-01-2017 21:48
  
  The Star Wars Expanded Universe may be gone, but some of the saga's grand history involving the ancient Jedi could still be made into amazing standalone movies. A Star Wars Story like Knights of the Old Republic or Dawn of the Jedi, for example, could thrill mainstream crowds and old-school fanboys alike.
  Many fans were not happy when Disney declared the EU to no longer be canon (retitling it Legends in the process). But what if the Legends could return? Star Wars Rebels has already introduced G
  
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• Horizon: Zero Dawn's PS4 Pro improvements, crafting, and riding robosaurs - your questions answered

  31-01-2017 21:01 via gamesradar.com
  
  The next big PS4 exclusive is just weeks away. Excitement for Horizon: Zero Dawn is mounting among f ...
  
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• Kingdom Hearts Pays Homage to Final Fantasy VII

  31-01-2017 20:57
  
  This year marks the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, and to celebrate, a new Kingdom Hearts image has been released that pays homage to Square's beloved 1997 role-playing game.
  The official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account posted the following image, which is a clear callback to the box art of the original Final Fantasy VII:
  Kingdom Hearts pays homage to Final Fantasy VII, via TwitterContinue reading…
  
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• For Honor Open Beta Coming Next Week

  31-01-2017 20:52
  For Honor will be holding an open beta for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 starting on February 9 and ending on February 12, Ubisoft has announced.
  The beta will include the Duel, Brawl, Dominion, and a new 'Elimination' mode that was not playable during last week's closed beta. Elimination is described as a "best-of-five series of four-on-four matches with no respawns," according to Ubisoft.
  The beta will also continue the War of the Factions meta game, which lets players pick fr
  
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• GTA Online Xbox 360, PS3 Transfers End in March

  31-01-2017 20:18
  The ability to transfer your characters and progress from the last-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto Online will cease on March 6, 2017.
  In a post on its official website, Rockstar Games announced that those who still wish to move their GTA Online content from PS3 or Xbox 360 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC will need to do so before that date.
  The current-gen versions of GTA Online boast a number of enhancements over their PS3 and Xbox 360 counterparts. In addition to improved visuals, the
  
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• Nintendo fans bring classic Famicom F1 racing games to English-language players

  31-01-2017 20:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Some classic Nintendo F1 racing games from the '80s never made it to English-speaking markets, but has changed thanks to the efforts of two ROM hackers. They've translated three classic titles, making them fully playable in English.
  
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• Morrowind Is Coming to The Elder Scrolls Online

  31-01-2017 20:07
  Bethesda has announced the next expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online, Morrowind, which will release worldwide on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on June 6.
  The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will take place 700 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls III and will include the same “key points of interest” found in that version of Morrowind, allowing players to visit Vvardenfell, Seyda Neen, the Ashlands, an under-construction Vivec City, and more.
  Morrowind will also include a new class
  
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• Every Marvel Game Currently in Development

  31-01-2017 18:42
  
  "The world will always need heroes. We just need to re-assemble them."
  So ends the dramatic teaser trailer for the new Avengers game revealed last week. A partnership between Square Enix and Marvel, this yet-unnamed project is being developed by Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics. Known best for their work on the Tomb Raider series, Crystal Dynamic's involvement suggests the new Avengers game will have a heavy focus on third-person action and a mix of melee and ranged combat.
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• Konami Reports Rise in Profits, Decline in Revenue

  31-01-2017 18:28
  Despite an overall drop in revenue, Konami has reported a year-over-year increase in profits.
  According to the publisher's financial results, its "consolidated total revenue and operating profit" for the nine-month span concluding on December 31, 2016 were ¥163.94 billion (approx. $1.45 billion USD) and ¥29.59 billion (approx. $262 million), respectively. When compared to the year prior, the company's revenue is down 8.5 percent, while profits are up 69.8 percent.
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• These GIFs of Link getting wrecked are the best thing about Zelda: Breath of the Wild so far

  31-01-2017 18:26 via gamesradar.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a lot of cool things going for it, but for my rupees the best element has already been laid bare: Link falling down and flopping around whenever he takes a solid hit, then getting right back up to fight again
  
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• Peter Capaldi is leaving Doctor Who after the next series - here are the favourites to replace him

  31-01-2017 18:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  Peter Capaldi has announced he'll leave Doctor Who at the end of the next series, set to begin on Saturday April 15
  
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• Final Fantasy XV Getting Power Rangers-style Costumes

  31-01-2017 17:43
  
  Final Fantasy XV's first piece of character-focused DLC, dubbed Episode Gladio, will release on March 28. There's also something a little more... unexpected on the way.
  Square Enix shared news on the first character episode DLC - as well as three screenshots (below) - during its Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary celebration event, Dualshockers reports.
  The publisher also announced that prior to the release of the Gladio DLC, Final Fantasy XV players will be able to outfit their heroes in Power Rang
  
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• This new Resi 7 DLC trailer shows a little bit of everything on the way

  31-01-2017 17:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  We already have a rough idea of what's coming across the planned Resident Evil 7 DLC but this new trailer seems to show glimpses of just about all of it
  
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• Aurora Shows How To Paragon And Chill In New Hero Video

  31-01-2017 17:28
  Epic Games has released a new Paragon hero, the frosty Aurora. Take a look at a new video to see how she uses her ice abilities to disrupt and control enemy attackers.
  She's able to rush forward using her abilities, create paths for her and her allies, and freeze large crowds using her ultimate. Check out the clip for a complete rundown of what she brings to the field.
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  Paragon is in open beta on PlayStation 4 and PC.
  
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• Final Fantasy VII Remake Key Art Revealed

  31-01-2017 16:08
  
  The official key art for Final Fantasy VII Remake has been revealed.
  As reported by Gematsu, Square Enix debuted the new image during the opening ceremony at its Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary celebration. No further details about the game were revealed during the event.
  Final Fantasy VII Remake key artThis year marks the 20th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII, which released for PlayStation in 1997. Tetsuya Nomura, who's directing both the remake and Kingdom Hearts III, recently sha
  
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• This Sniper Elite 4 trailer shows off new ways to kill fascists (also old ways)

  31-01-2017 15:52 via gamesradar.com
  
  Sniper Elite 4 is only a few weeks away, and you can get the complete scoop on the latest Nazi-brain-perforating simulator in this new video from developer Rebellion
  
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• Final Fantasy XII Remaster Gets a Release Date

  31-01-2017 15:41
  Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, the remaster of 2006's PlayStation 2 game, is due for release on July 11 on PS4.
  The announcement came during the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony event in Tokyo. July 11 is the date for North America and Europe, while Japan will have to wait an extra couple of days until July 13.
  The world of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII will feature upgraded graphics, and western players will be able to finally use the Zodiac Job System, a 12-job character prog
  
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• Nintendo Financials: Pokemon Helps Massive Profit Increase

  31-01-2017 15:37
  Pokémon played a big role in Nintendo’s end of year profits, the company’s financial reports show.
  According to Nintendo, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon have shifted a combined 14.6 million units since their launches last year, placing the titles ahead of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Super Mario 3D Land, and Super Smash Bros. 3DS in terms of lifetime sales.
  Here’s the current breakdown of top-selling software for Nintendo 3DS.P
  
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• Trailer Gives You The Lowdown On Popping Nazi Skulls

  31-01-2017 15:02
  With Sniper Elite 4 just over two weeks away, Rebellion has released another trailer. This one showcases and explains what's new in the fourth entry of the series.
  You can watch the whole trailer right here, but be warned, there's quite a bit of gore:
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  You can also read our hands-on preview with the game here.
  
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• Beauty and the Beast’s final trailer is full of Disney magic (and Ewan McGregor’s French accent)

  31-01-2017 12:34 via gamesradar.com
  
  Disney have released the final trailer for the upcoming Beauty and The Beast and it’s just as wondrous as you’d expect, giving us a fuller look at Lumiere, Cogsworth and the rest of the staff, plus a wounded Beast, and a glimpse at Belle’s pre-Beast life
  
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• Nintendo returns to profit on mobile gaming but weak software sales drag down outlook

  31-01-2017 12:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Makiko Yamazaki OSAKA (Reuters) - Nintendo Co Ltd on Tuesday reported its first quarterly profit in a year as its nascent mobile games division started to bring in revenue, though not enough to prevent weak console software sales dragging down its annual earnings forecast. While the quarterly profit was just reward for the move, a one-third cut to its full-year outlook is likely to disappoint investors who had hoped mobile profit would grow quick enough to offset falling earnings in Nintendo'
  
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• Nintendo Delays Animal Crossing Mobile Release Date

  31-01-2017 12:10
  Nintendo's fourth smartphone game, Animal Crossing, has been delayed until the next financial year. A new release date window has been pencilled in for some time between April 2017 and March 2018.
  Originally due to launch last year, this marks the second delay for Animal Crossing's mobile entry after it was put on ice and scheduled to release before the end of next month.
  Instead, the free-to-play game has been pushed back once more so that Nintendo can focus on the Android launch of Super Mario
  
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• The Batman movie is looking for a new director (again) as Ben Affleck officially steps down

  31-01-2017 11:35 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ben Affleck has had a lot on his plate recently: actor, director, producer and even full-time meme
  
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• Nintendo nine-month profit soars on baseball sale

  31-01-2017 10:49 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo said Tuesday its nine-month net profit soared after it sold a major stake in a US baseball team, while a falling yen lifted its annual forecasts. Now the market's attention is turning to the March release of the Nintendo Switch console, as the company rushes to develop its next hit product to revitalise growth. Nintendo's net profit for the nine-month period jumped 153.9 percent to 102.97 billion yen ($906 million) after it booked a special gain worth 63.5 billion yen on share sales rel
  
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• Nintendo's third quarter profit jumps on Pokemon game sales

  31-01-2017 09:16 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co.'s third-quarter profit more than doubled from a year earlier on healthy sales of Pokemon game software, the company said Tuesday. Nintendo, which makes Super Mario ...
  
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• Nintendo returns to quarterly operating profit but cuts full-year outlook

  31-01-2017 09:12 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Japanese videogames maker Nintendo Co Ltd on Tuesday said revenue from its nascent mobile gaming division helped it book its first profit in four quarters, but blunted the announcement with a one-third cut to its full-year outlook. Operating profit reached 32.3 billion yen ($284 million) in October-December, 3.7 percent lower than the same period a year earlier, but beating the 30.71 billion yen Thomson Reuters Starmine SmartEstimate drawn from six analyst forecasts. For the year ending March, N
  
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• Fire Emblem Heroes Isn’t a Mobile Knock-Off

  31-01-2017 09:01
  Fire Emblem Heroes feels like the ultimate crossover comic book for a Nintendo universe full of heroes and villains. And it could not have come at a better time for the long-running, turn-based strategy series. After years of niche status, Fire Emblem is in the middle of a renaissance since 2013’s successful FE Awakening on Nintendo 3DS. The new free-to-play mobile game appears to be a faithful experience, but one that uses random selection mechanics, called Gacha, as motivation for player
  
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• Nintendo lowers full-year operating profit outlook, but returns to quarterly profit

  31-01-2017 08:17 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Nintendo Co Ltd cut its operating profit forecast for the year ending March to 20 billion yen ($176 million) from 30 billion yen, though a weaker yen and revenue from mobile gaming helped the videogames maker to its first quarterly profit in a year. October-December profit reached 32.3 billion yen from 33.5 billion yen a year earlier, the Japanese firm said on Tuesday.
  
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• Warriors Clash In Early Access Launch Trailer

  31-01-2017 07:03
  The Early Access launch for Funcom's take on Conan: The Barbarian arrives today and to commemorate the occasion is a trailer filled with sand, swords, and giant serpents. You can watch the whole thing right here:
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  Conan Exiles will also be available on Xbox One in the Spring.
  
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• 'It breaks my heart': Engare dev responds to U.S. travel ban

  31-01-2017 02:08
  
  "If you're looking for diversity, for new perspectives, there are really a lot of new perspectives in those countries the US is blocking," Iranian game dev Mahdi Bahrami (Engare, Farsh) told Glixel....
  
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• Razer just bought Android phone startup Nextbit

  31-01-2017 01:19
  
  Green-and-black game hardware maker Razer announced today that it's acquired Nextbit, a California-based startup responsible for the "Robin" Android-powered smartphone....
  
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• SOMA dev sees a future for horror game design that goes beyond monsters

  31-01-2017 00:46
  
  My hope is then that the horror [in games] will go away from hunted-by-monster scenarios," Grip told PC Gamer recently. "And try to recreate other types of horror in a playable fashion."...
  
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• Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset Review

  31-01-2017 00:04
  
  Editor's note: IGN is ramping tech and hardware reviews back up, one product category at a time. We're kicking off with deep dives into some of the best-of-the best headsets, GPUs, Mice, Monitors, and keyboards from the last few years.
  The HyperX Cloud II (See it on Amazon) sits at the top rung of Kingston’s consumer-focused headset lineup, making it the company's best all-purpose gaming headset, but one notch below the "studio" quality Cloud Revolver. It costs $99.99 and features 7.1 virt
  
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