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  ‘Deadpool’ Box Art Answers the Question: What Does ‘Awesome’ Look Like?

  High Moon Studios has released the official box artwork for their ‘Deadpool’ video game – which finally answers the question: what does awesome look like?

  by Ben Kendrick | May 16, 20131 Comment

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  Activision Looking to Fans for Help With the Future of ‘Call of Duty’

  Select Call of Duty Elite members have been invited by Activision to join a focus group with the specific goal of shaping the future of the ‘Call of Duty’ series.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 16, 201323 Comments

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  The Worlds and People of ‘Destiny’ Revealed in High-Resolution Concept Art Gallery

  Bungie releases a gallery of wallpaper-sized concept art and renders for their ambitious new IP, ‘Destiny’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 14, 20134 Comments

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  ‘TMNT: Out of the Shadows’ Raphael Trailer: Sai, Parkour, & the Foot!

  Red Fly Studios has released another trailer for their downloadable ‘TMNT’ game, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ – this time focusing on Raphael and his signature sai combat.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 14, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Deadpool’ Screenshots & Gameplay Break Enemies’ Heads and the Fourth Wall

  The ‘merc with a mouth,’ Deadpool gets up to no good in these new screenshots and gameplay footage from High Moon Studios’ comic book-inspired summer brawler.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 14, 20133 Comments

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  Activision Reports 14% Drop In ‘World of Warcraft’ Subscribers

  An investors meeting highlights some of the growing issues Activision Blizzard is facing with ‘World of Warcraft’ – including a substantial drop in subscribers.

  by Curt Hutson | May 13, 201312 Comments

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  New Details for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’: Classes, Setting, Enemies, & More

  Want to know even more about Bungie’s new game ‘Destiny’? The developer has further detailed the game’s setting, its playable races, and enemies.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 10, 20131 Comment

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  Activision CEO Calls Wii U Launch ‘Disappointing’; Uncertain About Next-Gen

  During a quarterly earnings call, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick calls the Wii U launch disappointing, and expresses concern over uncertainties with the next-generation of consoles.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 20135 Comments

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  X-Men’s Psylocke & Mister Sinister Join ‘Deadpool’ Game

  Popular X-Men characters Psylocke and Mister Sinister join the growing cast of High Moon Studios’ ‘Deadpool’ video game.

  by Reuben Glaser | May 3, 20135 Comments

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  Sledgehammer Not Working On ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’; Coming to Wii U?

  Sledgehammer Games, the dev that had a hand in ‘MW3′, isn’t working on ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’, and the newly announced game is still hasn’t been confirmed for Wii U.

  by Riley Little | May 2, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Official: New Story, Current/Next-Gen, November 5th Release Date

  Activision officially announces ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts.’ Read on for release date, console and concept details, as well as a new teaser trailer and box art.

  by Brian Sipple | May 1, 201323 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty’ Site Hints Next Title is ‘Ghosts’; Releasing November 5th?

  Evidence continues to mount towards the existence of ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts,’ which may be hitting store shelves on November 5th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 30, 201322 Comments

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  ‘Destiny’ May Feature Microtransactions as Part of Monetization Model

  A comment from a Bungie employee regarding a ‘monetization model’ for ‘Destiny’ sparks worries that the game will feature microtransactions.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 30, 20132 Comments

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  Next ‘Call of Duty’ Set for May 1st Reveal; Is the Series Going Next-Gen w/ ‘Ghosts’?

  As evidence continues to mount surrounding the next ‘Call of Duty’, the date of Activision’s official reveal appears to have been outed as May 1st.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  News Wrap Up: Real Portal Cake, Minecraft Karts & Swords, BioShock Science & More!

  Real-life Portal cake and Minecraft swords, the ultimate game console, Deadpool release date, mobile Jak and Daxter, the science behind BioShock Infinite & more game news!

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 26, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ Trailer Teases ‘Arkham’ Style Action

  Michelangelo’s nunchuck-wielding gameplay is highlighted in the latest trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 24, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Appears Online, Box Art Leaked

  A product page for a possible new ‘Call of Duty’ title has appeared on an online retailer’s website.

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 24, 20139 Comments

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  It’s Time For The New ‘Call of Duty’

  Rumors hint at a questionable title for the next ‘Call of Duty’ while we examine what’s really important for the series’ long-term future.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 22, 201323 Comments

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  2013 Canadian Videogame Awards: Winners & Thoughts

  ‘Far Cry 3′ takes home the most wins at the 2013 Canadian Video Game Awards. See the full winners lists and some thoughts here.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 22, 20134 Comments

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  Will Activision Reveal a New ‘Call of Duty’ at E3?

  An Activision community manager hints at an impending next-gen ‘Call of Duty’ announcement, but do we really need one?

  by Kyle Matthews | Apr 19, 201319 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Uprising DLC Multiplayer Map Video Walkthroughs

  The second DLC map pack for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ is here, and we’ve created video walkthroughs for each of the four new multiplayer maps to help you get a leg up on the competition.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 18, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2 – Mob of the Dead’ Gameplay Trailer: ’90s Gangsters Battle the Undead

  Check out the new gameplay trailer for ‘Black Ops 2′s new Zombies campaign, Mob of the Dead, which features iconic gangsters battling the undead on Alcatraz.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 20135 Comments

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  Bungie: ‘Destiny’ Will ‘Revolutionize’ The Shooter Genre

  Bungie explains that while ‘Destiny’ isn’t the shooter many may have expected them to craft next, it’s one the genre will need moving forward.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 12, 201316 Comments

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  New ‘Black Ops 2′ Trailer Calls in The Replacers for ‘Uprising’ DLC

  Starring Peter Stormare and J.B. Smoove, the latest trailer for ‘Black Ops 2′s’ Uprising DLC calls on “The Replacers” to keep enthralled players’ lives in order.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 8, 20133 Comments

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  Activision Officially Unveils ‘Black Ops 2: Uprising’ DLC With Star-Studded Trailer

  The leaks were true and ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ is getting the Uprising DLC on April 16th, featuring a prohibition-era zombies mission in Alcatraz and four new unique multiplayer maps.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 4, 201313 Comments

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  Bungie Talks ‘Destiny’ Playable Races, Character Classes

  Bungie’s mythic sci-fi epic ‘Destiny’ will take players onto battlefields on Earth and beyond. New details highlight the player classes and races they’ll be using to do it.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 4, 20136 Comments

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  Bungie Talks About What’s Better in ‘Destiny’ Compared to ‘Halo’

  Bungie has finally shed some light on the co-operative gameplay for its blockbuster ‘Destiny’, as well as the sheer amount of choices players will be given in comparison to a game like ‘Halo’.

  by Riley Little | Apr 2, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ Uprising DLC Details Leak

  A leaked photo seemingly confirms that the next ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ DLC map pack will arrive on April 16th, 2013.

  by John Jacques | Apr 2, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Destiny’ Character Trailer Highlights the Vex, Fallen, Cabal, Hive & Heroes

  A new GDC 2013 trailer for Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ details the conception and appearance of the game’s alien races (Vex, Hive, Cabal and Fallen), as well as the three hero classes players will control.

  by Brian Sipple | Mar 29, 20138 Comments

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  Activision Unveils Next-Gen Engine; Is This the Future of ‘Call of Duty’?

  If these first screenshots of Activision’s next-gen are any indication, impressive new visuals are in the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise’s future.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 28, 201333 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4′ – Debunking the Rumors

  We look at the recent rumors regarding the next ‘Call of Duty,’ and discuss why most of them can’t possibly be true.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 23, 201315 Comments

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  Bungie Calms Fears About Destiny’s Always-On Requirement

  With many gamers apprehensive about titles featuring always-on requirements, Bungie wants fans to know ‘Destiny’ will not face similar problems.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 18, 201317 Comments

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  Bungie Files for Several New ‘Destiny’ Trademarks

  Bungie has filed for several new trademarks that likely pertain to the developer’s shared-world shooter ‘Destiny’. Find out what Bungie could have up its sleeve right here.

  by Riley Little | Mar 18, 20134 Comments

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  2013 Canadian Videogame Awards: Finalists Revealed

  ‘Mark of the Ninja’ leads the 2013 Canadian Videogame Awards finalists along with Assassin’s Creed 3, Far Cry 3, Mass Effect 3, MechWarrior Online, Sleeping Dogs and more!

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 18, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Fast & Furious: Showdown’ Movie Tie-in Game Discovered

  Activision’s still unannounced ‘Fast & Furious: Showdown’ movie tie-in game was just revealed by you know who.

  by Rob Keyes | Mar 14, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Update: Micro-transactions, Nuketown & More

  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ will have no shortage of new features this week, as the title gets Nuketown 2025, micro-transactions and more!

  by John Jacques | Mar 12, 201320 Comments

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  New ‘Deadpool’ Trailer: More Gameplay, Jokes, and Cable

  The ‘merc with the mouth’ narrates this newest trailer for High Moon Studios’ ‘Deadpool’ game, which includes bombastic sequences and plenty of in-jokes.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 7, 201316 Comments

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  Cowabunga! ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ Game Trailer

  Check out the trailer for ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows’ a new downloadable game from Red Fly Studio – headed to PC, PSN and XBLA in Summer 2013.

  by Ben Kendrick | Mar 4, 201311 Comments

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  Bungie Delivering ‘Full Vision’ of ‘Destiny’ on Current & Next-Gen Consoles

  Despite the extra power of next-gen consoles, Bungie’s David Dague has reassured gamers that the ‘full vision’ of ‘Destiny’ will be realized across all platforms.

  by Riley Little | Feb 25, 20136 Comments

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  Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ Coming to PlayStation 4

  Bungie’s new game, ‘Destiny’, is officially coming to the newly announced PlayStation 4, and it’ll be accompanied by exclusive content.

  by Riley Little | Feb 20, 20135 Comments

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  The Wii U Desperately Needs ‘Destiny’ & ‘Watch Dogs’

  Media, major video game publishers and the stock market are down on Nintendo, but there’s hope if key third-party titles can draw attention to the Wii U.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 19, 201347 Comments

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  Bungie Wants ‘Destiny’ to Embrace All Skill Levels; Pre-Orders Available Now

  Bungie is now the steward of a grand new universe in ‘Destiny,’ and studio co-founder Jason Jones believes that it should be enjoyable to gamers of all skill levels.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 18, 201315 Comments

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  Bungie Unveils ‘Destiny’: Details, Footage & Concept Art Spotlight an ‘MMO-like’ FPS

  Bungie has officially unveiled ‘Destiny’ following its leak last year. New details, concept art and a video documentary (with gameplay footage!) reveal an ambitious FPS within an ‘MMO-like’ universe.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 17, 201339 Comments

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  Bungie To Unveil ‘Destiny’ This Weekend; Pre-order Posters Revealed [Updated]

  Bungie launches a mysterious viral site for ‘Destiny’ and confirms the February 17th reveal for the next-gen sci-fi epic.

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 15, 20133 Comments

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  New ‘Call of Duty’ Confirmed for 2013; ‘Destiny’ Facing Possible Delay to 2014

  Ever enlightening, the latest earnings call from Activision has revealed that a new ‘Call of Duty’ will be launching in late 2013. Another Activision property, however — Bungie’s ‘Destiny’ — may not enter the fold until 2014.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 8, 201312 Comments

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  Bungie Will Unveil ‘Destiny’ In a Matter of Weeks

  Bungie’s epic sci-fi game ‘Destiny’ will be unveiled soon – could it be as soon as February 20th at Sony’s PlayStation event in New York?

  by Rob Keyes | Feb 7, 20136 Comments

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  Cable Headlines New ‘Deadpool’ Screenshots & Concept Art

  The newest ‘Deadpool’ screenshots show off High Moon’s version of Cable, and hint at a time-jumping, world-hopping storyline among the ruins of a Sentinel war.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 4, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Revolution DLC Multiplayer Map Video Walkthroughs

  The first DLC map pack for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ has arrived, and we’ve created video walkthroughs for each of the four new multiplayer maps to help you get a leg up on the competition.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 30, 201312 Comments

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  GR Pick: ‘Call of Duty’ Zombies Fan Film

  In today’s GR Picks we have a ‘Call of Duty’ web series that isn’t based around the military shooter experience of Activision’s franchise, but Treyarch’s Zombies mode.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 25, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Revolution DLC Trailer Introduces ‘The Replacer’

  With ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ getting bigger and better with the upcoming Revolution DLC, Activision has called on ‘The Replacer’ to help fans keep playing.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 22, 20138 Comments

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  Bungie to Unveil ‘Destiny’ Game World at GDC

  It has been revealed that Bungie will be hosting a panel at the Game Developers Conference that will be focused on the game world of the developer’s forthcoming title, ‘Destiny.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 17, 20135 Comments

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  New ‘Deadpool’ Screenshots Highlight Swordplay, Pizza

  The developers of ‘Deadpool’ have high hopes for the game, with writing, action and gameplay all being designed to do the character justice in the eyes of his fans.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jan 16, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Nuketown Zombies Map Coming to PC and PS3 This Week

  ‘Black Ops 2′s Nuketown Zombies map, which was released for Xbox 360 players in December, is finally heading to PC and PS3 players on the 17th.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 14, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ & ‘Far Cry 3′ Lead D.I.C.E. Awards Nominations

  ‘Journey,’ ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Far Cry 3,’ and ‘Halo 4′ headline the nominees for the 2013 D.I.C.E. Awards. Check out the full list of nominations right here!

  by Jeff Schille | Jan 14, 20134 Comments

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  Cable & Death Join ‘Deadpool’ Game

  Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld shares scanned images revealing Cable and Death are joining the game’s roster of characters.

  by Rob Keyes | Jan 10, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Revolution DLC Finally Confirmed; Walkthrough Trailer Released

  Treyarch has unveiled Revolution, the first paid DLC for ‘Black Ops 2′, and unveiled a brief walkthrough video to show off the new multiplayer maps, Zombies mode and mode, and weapon.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 9, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Black Ops 2′ Revolution DLC Accidentally Confirmed by Activision [Updated]

  The first multiplayer DLC for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2′ — rumored to be titled Revolution — has inadvertently confirmed by Activision, along with the release of a new image.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jan 7, 20131 Comment

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  First ‘The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct’ Gameplay Footage Surfaces

  Activision and Terminal Reality have released the first gameplay footage for ‘The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct.’ See how the upcoming first-person shooter mixes stealth and action into its Dixon-brothers adventure.

  by Brian Sipple | Jan 1, 201326 Comments

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  Black Ops 2: ‘Revolution’ DLC Coming January 29th?

  Details concerning Black Ops 2′s next DLC may have been leaked online. See what new locations and weapons the Revolution Map Pack will be bringing come January 29, 2013.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 30, 201236 Comments

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  ‘Skylanders Giants’ Review

  Read our ‘Skylanders Giants’ review to find out if Activision and Toys for Bob have delivered a worthy follow-up to the groundbreaking, wildly popular ‘Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure.’

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 19, 20125 Comments