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  ‘Thief’ Gameplay Video: Garrett Turns A Revolution To His Own Advantage

  Get up close and personal with the skills of Garrett, the master thief, in a new video detailing the gameplay mechanics and showing demo footage from Eidos Montréal’s ‘Thief’ reboot.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 18, 2013No Comments

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  ‘NHL 14′ Preview: The Physical Game Gets a Much-Needed Update

  With a new take on fighting, fine-tuned controls and expanded physics, ‘NHL 14′ isn’t slowing the series’ progress, despite missing the launch on next-gen consoles.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 18, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Crackdown’ Could Return on Xbox One With The Right Team & Timing

  Microsoft Game Studios’ boss Phil Spencer said recently that the ‘Crackdown’ franchise is important enough to him that it may see a return.

  by Aaron Leach | Jun 18, 20133 Comments

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  Sony: PS4 Won’t Require PS Plus for Auto-Updates, Movie & TV Services

  Sony has revealed that, unlike with the PS3, automatic updates for the PS4 will not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. TV and movie services will also remain free as well.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 18, 201322 Comments

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  ‘Surgeon Simulator 2013′ Getting Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra Support

  As if it wasn’t hilariously difficult already, Bossa Studios has announced Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra support are coming to ‘Surgeon Simulator 2013′.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 18, 20132 Comments

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  DayZ Creator Not Thrilled About Microsoft’s Xbox One Indie Support

  After strongly hinting of console ports for DayZ, creator Dean Hall shares his thoughts on PS4 and Xbox One releases after talking to each company.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 17, 20138 Comments

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  Battlefield 4 PC Alpha Specs Revealed; No Windows 8 Support

  Invites for the ‘Battlefield 4′ alpha reveal early PC system requirements while DICE GM Karl-Magnus Troedsson teases potential for cross-platform unlocks.

  by Tim Keyes | Jun 17, 20134 Comments

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  Xbox One Game Libraries Can Be Shared With Non-Family Members

  Clarifying one of its many confusing licensing restrictions, Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox One won’t distinguish between relatives and non-relatives in the sharing of its game libraries.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 17, 201329 Comments

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  Xbox One Policies ‘Alienated Entire Military’; Entertainment Research Forecasts Trouble

  An entertainment research firm and a disappointed US military service member have both condemned Microsoft’s policies for the Xbox One.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 17, 201337 Comments

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  Microsoft and Sony Confirm First Party Titles Will Stay $60 on PS4 and Xbox One

  Both Sony and Microsoft have confirmed PS4 and Xbox One games will retail for $60, while third party publishers like Activision and Ubisoft have yet to confirm price points.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 17, 201312 Comments

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  Microsoft Defends $499 Xbox One; Nintendo: No Plans for Wii U Price Drop

  Microsoft Interactive head Don Mattrick addresses the controversial Xbox One $499 price point – while a Nintendo marketing executive claims that there are no plans for a Wii U price drop.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 17, 201327 Comments

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  ‘Just Cause’ Developer: Games Are Traded In Because They’re Too Short

  Avalance Studios believes the issue of games being traded in after the first playthrough is the fault of developers for making games that are too short and don’t have replay value.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 17, 201317 Comments

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  ‘Dead Space’ Franchise Not Dead, On Break?

  Following the critical and fiscal disappointment that was ‘Dead Space 3′, EA Executive Patrick Soderlund talks about the future of the limb-twisting franchise and Visceral’s move towards A Galaxy Far, Far Away.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 17, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Changing Up Single-Player Campaign

  The pair of upcoming ‘Super Smash Bros.’ games will feature a single-player campaign, but it won’t be like anything else featured in past iterations. Say goodbye to Subspace Emissary mode.

  by Riley Little | Jun 17, 20132 Comments

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  Reggie & Miyamoto Talk Nintendo’s Approach to Used Games

  With talk of used games all over the industry, Nintendo bigwigs Reggie Fils-Aime & Shigeru Miyamoto discuss their thoughts on the hot-button issue.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 16, 20135 Comments

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  Ubisoft Confirms 3 ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Titles in Development

  With ‘Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag’ now only months away, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has confirmed the existence of up to 3 new franchise instalments.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 16, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Screenshots Hit the Water, Streets, and Air

  ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ may not have been one of the games on show at E3, but to continue teasing the September release Rockstar Games has released a new batch of exciting screenshots.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 16, 20135 Comments

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  Namco Bandai Characters May Not Appear in ‘Super Smash Bros’

  Namco Bandai characters may not appear in the new ‘Super Smash Bros.’ titles. Despite helping with the development, Sakurai isn’t giving the developer any leeway with roster additions.

  by Riley Little | Jun 16, 20138 Comments

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  Xbox One E3 Demos Found Running on Windows 7 PCs

  Adding to the abundance of bad press already surrounding the Xbox One, it appears Microsoft was using Windows 7-based PCs to run at least some of its Xbox One E3 demos.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 15, 201336 Comments

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  PS4 Free-To-Play Games Will Not Require PlayStation Plus

  Our trip to SOE’s E3 2013 booth revealed that PS4 free-to-play titles like ‘DC Universe Online’ and ‘PlanetSide 2′ will not require a PlayStation Plus account for online play.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 15, 201311 Comments

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  PS4 Dominates Xbox One in Amazon Poll — What Are Your Thoughts?

  There’s little question that Sony’s PlayStation 4 scored a decisive victory against Microsoft’s Xbox One at E3 2013. An Amazon.com poll shows just how staggering the consensus might be.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 15, 201349 Comments

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  Microsoft: Banned Players Lose Access to Purchased Xbox One Games [UPDATED]

  If Microsoft bans a player for one reason or another they will lose access to any game licenses associated with their Xbox One account.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 15, 201390 Comments

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  GR Giveaway: Win a Superhero-Sized Trip to San Diego This July! [Update: MORE Prizes!]

  You and a guest could win a four day and three night all-expenses paid trip to San Diego! Enter now! Bonus prize: PS3 bundle with The Last of Us!

  by Game Rant | Jun 14, 201320 Comments

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  ‘The Last Guardian’ Still in Development

  Despite another non-appearance at E3, Sony once again confirms that ‘The Last Guardian’ has not been canceled and is still in development.

  by Jason Weissman | Jun 14, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Ryse: Son of Rome’ Eyes-On Preview

  We had a chance to get a behind-closed doors look at ‘Rome: Son of Rome’ during this year’s E3, and we walked away excited by the game’s potential.

  by Riley Little | Jun 14, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ to Feature Aveline as PS3/PS4-Exclusive Playable Character

  ‘Assassin’s Creed: Liberation’ protagonist Aveline de Grandpré will be featured as a playable character in a mission set for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ — but only on PS3 and PS4.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 13, 20134 Comments

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  EA Has ‘five or six’ Unannounced IPs in Development

  Following a solid showing at this year’s E3 conference, Electronic Arts’ Frank Gibeau tells investors that the company has plenty more projects in the pipeline.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 13, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Super Smash Bros. for Wii U’ Mega Man vs. Mario Off-Screen Gameplay

  Those attending Nintendo’s Pre-E3 Show were treated to a live demo of some Mega Man gameplay in the newly announced ‘Super Smash Brothers Wii U,’ and we caught all of the action!

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 13, 20136 Comments

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  What Happened To ‘Rainbow 6: Patriots’?

  Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots was another no-show for E3 2013. Ubisoft leaders explain why, and confirm that the series is going next-gen.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 20137 Comments

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  Sony Explains PS Plus Requirement for Online; PS4 & Xbox One Size Comparison

  Sony explains why on PS4 they need to charge for online play. Also, find out how much shorter the PS4 is than the Xbox One.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 201334 Comments

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  Achievement Unlocked: New Details on Xbox One Achievements

  Players who decide to shell out the cash for a brand new Xbox One will also have a brand new type of Achievement to collect. Check out all the details on the changes being made to Microsoft’s infamous metagame.

  by Aaron Leach | Jun 13, 201317 Comments

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  ‘Mirror’s Edge’ Reboot Will Be Open-World

  The recently announced sequel to the cult hit ‘Mirror’s Edge’ takes a step in the right direction, focusing on open-world gameplay and other exciting features.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 12, 201315 Comments

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  Getting Hands-On With ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ For The First Time

  Find out how extensive character customization is in ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ and how the game compares to Skyrim and traditional fantasy MMOs.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 12, 201310 Comments

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  Peter Moore Says EA Regrets Online Passes; Did Not Lobby for Used Game Fees

  Microsoft may have transferred the responsibility for used games policies to publishers, but Electronic Arts COO Peter Moore claims that EA never lobbied for a used games gating system in the first place.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 12, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Multiplayer Preview

  Ubisoft invites Game Rant behind-closed-doors to check out the multiplayer features of the open-world cyber hacker sandbox game, ‘Watch Dogs’.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 11, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Super Mario 3D World’ and ‘Mario Kart 8′ E3 2013 Trailers

  Nintendo updates some of its most famous franchises in new and interesting ways, from the 4-player 3D action in ‘Super Mario 3D World’ to the mind-bending tracks of ‘Mario Kart 8′!

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 11, 20134 Comments

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  Sony Reveals PS Plus Subscription Required for PS4 Online Multiplayer

  Some might have missed it amidst the E3 2013 elation, but Sony confirmed a PlayStation Plus subscription will be required for any online play on the PS4.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 201351 Comments

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  ‘Killer Instinct’ Hands-On Impressions; Free-To-Play Xbox One Launch Title

  At E3 2013, we went hands-on with ‘Killer Instinct,’ which will launch alongside the Xbox One as a free-to-play experience, with gamers purchasing additional characters.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 201323 Comments

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  ‘Dead Rising 3′ Coming to Xbox One

  Capcom reveals the long-suspected ‘Dead Rising 3′ and a new protagonist as an Xbox One exclusive launch title.

  by John Jacques | Jun 11, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Gameplay Video Reveal: Playable Dog Warfare

  Activision has unveiled the first official in-game video footage of ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ – featuring new dog gameplay details and underwater exploration.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 11, 201310 Comments

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  Respawn Entertainment Premieres First ‘Titanfall’ Gameplay Footage

  At several E3 2013 press conferences, Respawn Entertainment served up the first gameplay footage for ‘Titanfall,’ their new multiplayer shooter with a unique spin on mech combat.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’ First Gameplay Footage Revealed

  At Microsoft’s E3 2013 Press Briefing, Kojima Productions provided our first look at ‘Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’ in all of its open-world, tactical glory.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 20136 Comments

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  PlayStation 4: $399 this Holiday, No Used Game Restrictions, No Authentication

  PlayStation 4 will retail for $399 this holiday season and will fully support the used game market as it currently exists. Plus, PS4′s ‘slanted’ design looks pretty cool! Check it out right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 10, 201368 Comments

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  Watch Sony’s E3 2013 Press Conference Here

  Sony’s E3 2013 Press Conference livestream kicks off at 5:30 PM Pacific Time. Watch right here and comment along with us!

  by Jeff Schille | Jun 10, 201360 Comments

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  EA Announces ‘Mirror’s Edge’ Origin Story

  After weeks of hype, rumors and retail product pages that have since been removed, EA has finally stepped forward to officially announce a ‘Mirror’s Edge’ reboot and origin story for its main character, Faith.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 10, 20135 Comments

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  Xbox One Launches in November at $499

  Microsoft has just announced the much anticipated launch window and price tag of its next-generation console, Xbox One. No surprise – it isn’t going to be cheap.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 10, 201365 Comments

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  Watch The E3 2013 Xbox Media Briefing Livestream Here

  All of the attention might be focused on Microsoft’s May 21st next-gen event, but the publisher apparently has big plans for their E3 2013 press conference.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 10, 201317 Comments

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  Patrice Desilets Files $400K Lawsuit Against Ubisoft; Seeks Rights to ’1666: Amsterdam’

  ‘Assassin’s Creed’ creator Patrice Désilets has begun legal action against Ubisoft. Official court filings reveal a $400,000 lawsuit, and an attempt to acquire the rights to ’1666: Amsterdam.’

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 8, 201320 Comments

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  Microsoft: Xbox One Requires Internet Connection Every 24 Hours

  It might not be ‘always-online,’ but Microsoft’s Xbox One requires an Internet check once every 24 hours, or once every hour on a friend’s console.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 7, 201374 Comments

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  Xbox One: Microsoft Explains Kinect Privacy Features, Device Can Be Turned Off

  Fear not concerned gamers, Microsoft claims the Xbox One’s Kinect will not transmit any personal data without the gamer’s explicit permission.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 6, 201310 Comments

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  Microsoft Explains Used Games on Xbox One; Publishers Hold Final Say

  Microsoft has provided further clarification regarding used games support on the Xbox One revealing that it will be the individual publishers who have the final say.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 6, 201353 Comments

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  ‘Diablo 3′ Coming To PS3 & Xbox 360 This September

  Blizzard confirms the Xbox version of ‘Diablo III’ with a release date for PS3 and Xbox 360.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 6, 20134 Comments

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  Kiefer Sutherland Is Snake In ‘Metal Gear Solid V’

  During Konami’s Pre-E3 Event Show, series creator Hideo Kojima announced Kiefer Sutherland will be taking the reins as Snake’s voice (and face) in ‘Metal Gear Solid V’.

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 6, 201320 Comments

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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Scorpion DLC & Costume Packs Dated

  NetherRealm Studios unveils the download date for the newest ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ downloadable character as well as two new costume packs

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 6, 20138 Comments

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  Respawn’s Next Game ‘Titanfall’ Revealed For Xbox One & PC

  Respawn Entertainment’s mystery project has finally been revealed: check out the gameplay details on ‘Titanfall’ now, coming to Xbox One, PC and Xbox 360.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 6, 20135 Comments

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  E3 Nintendo Direct to Feature Footage of ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′

  Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ franchise, has confirmed that fans can expect the first ever trailer for ‘Smash Bros. 4′ during the Big N’s E3 Nintendo Direct.

  by Riley Little | Jun 6, 201313 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Gameplay Reveal Set for June 9th

  Activision has announced they will livestream the first gameplay footage for ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ during a special event this Sunday.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 6, 20132 Comments

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  PlanetSide 2, DC Universe Online, & Warframe Coming to PS4

  The massively multiplayer online experience is coming to the PS4 in full force with the announcement of ‘DC Universe Online,’ ‘Warframe,’ and ‘PlanetSide 2′ as launch titles for Sony’s next-gen console.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 5, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Fantasia: Music Evolved’ Announced For Xbox One & Xbox 360

  Harmonix Music Systems returns to the bandstand with Disney Interactive’s ‘Fantasia: Music Evolved’, an Xbox One/ Xbox 360 rhythm title debuting at E3 2013.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 5, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ is a Mobile Game For iPhone & iPad

  Square Enix’s announcement that ‘Deus Ex: The Fall’ will be a spin-off game for iPad and iPhone has been met with a wave of disappointment from fans.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 5, 20136 Comments