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  ‘Shadow Warrior’ Hands-On Preview: Updating a Cult Classic

  Flying Wild Hogs is bringing ‘Shadow Warrior’ hero Lo Wang into the modern world by keeping the focus on varied gameplay and irreverent humor. Read our E3 2013 preview to find out more.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 17, 2013No Comments

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  ‘The Crew’ Hands-On Preview

  Ubisoft’s open world arcade racer ‘The Crew’ made a strong impact with its cinematic trailer, but here our thoughts after playing it in person at E3 2013.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 16, 2013No 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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  ‘Transistor’ Hands-On Preview: ‘Bastion’ Evolved

  Supergiant Games has been working hard on their follow-up to ‘Bastion,’ and from what we’ve played, ‘Transistor’ may just outdo its predecessor.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 15, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Mad Max’ Demo Preview

  The minds behind ‘Just Cause’ have set their sights on ‘Mad Max,’ giving the first look at the open world game at E3 2013.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 15, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Murdered: Soul Suspect’ Eyes-On Preview & Trailer

  At E3 2013, Airtight Games (‘Dark Void’, ‘Quantum Conundrum’) showed us their latest game ‘Murdered: Soul Suspect,’ a unique game where players must solve their own murder.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 15, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Company of Heroes 2′ Preview

  Game Rant goes hands on with Relic Entertainment’s ‘Company of Heroes 2,’ which delivers intense strategic combat which should please fans of the series.

  by John Jacques | Jun 14, 2013No Comments

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  ‘FIFA 14′ Hands-On Preview

  Game Rant went hands-on with ‘FIFA 14′ at E3 2013, but it wasn’t the next-gen version we’ve been hearing so much about. Even so, read our preview to find out what’s different this year.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 20131 Comment

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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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  ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’ Preview

  PopCap Games is taking the ‘Plants vs. Zombies’ concept and bringing it to the third person action genre with ‘Garden Warfare.’ Read our E3 2013 preview and watch the first trailer to find out how the game works.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 20131 Comment

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  ‘The Witcher 3′ Preview: Next-Gen Starts Here

  ‘The Witcher 3′ has arrived at E3 2013, with a new demo highlighting the truly massive open world and all new monster-hunting mechanics and story details.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 13, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Demo Preview: The Mouse House Meets ‘Minecraft’

  We previewed ‘Disney Infinity’ at E3 2013. Check out our demo impressions of the collectible toy line/open world game – which has more potential than some might think.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 13, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Hands-On Preview

  With ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ putting the series into a new studio’s hands, we’ve now had our first chance to see what they’ve crafted. Read on for our reactions to the playable demo.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 13, 20139 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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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Demo Preview

  We finally have our first look at the open world of ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.’ Will this pirate adventure forge a genuinely new trail? Here are our thoughts.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 13, 20136 Comments

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  ‘The Evil Within’ Demo Preview & Gameplay Video: Next-Generation Survival Horror

  We previewed ‘The Evil Within’ at E3 2013. Check out our demo impressions of Shinji Mikami’s return to survival horror – including new gameplay video and details.

  by Ben Kendrick | Jun 13, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ Eyes-On Preview

  At E3 2013, Infinity Ward walked us through three levels from ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts,’ and detailed some of the new features made possible by their next-gen engine.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Dying Light’ Hands-On Preview

  Techland’s ‘Dying Light’ challenges players to survive a zombie outbreak using ingenuity, and acrobatics. From what we’ve played of the game, we’d say that the task is one well worth completing.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 12, 20133 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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  ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Preview

  We get our first look at ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ at E3 2013, an RPG sure to make fans of the TV series happy.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 12, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division’ Gameplay Preview

  Read our E3 2013 preview of ‘Tom Clancy’s The Division,’ detailing the game’s open-world, its multiplayer gameplay, and its companion app.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 201311 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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  ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ Heading to PS4 and Xbox One; Gameplay Trailer Released

  ZeniMax and Bethesda have confirmed ‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ for a 2014 release on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. Read on for an all new gameplay trailer showing the MMO in action.

  by Brian Sipple | Jun 11, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Titanfall’ Extended Gameplay Preview

  Respawn Entertainment offered us an exclusive, hands-off demo of ‘Titanfall,’ their new multiplayer, mech-focused shooter, at Electronic Arts’ E3 2013 booth. Read our preview for more details.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 20137 Comments

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  Avalanche Studios’ ‘Mad Max’ Revealed at E3 2013

  The new Mad Max film, ‘Fury Road,’ is set for release sometime next year, and Max is also coming to consoles, in a new game from Avalanche Studios. Take a look at the debut trailer!

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Need For Speed Rivals’ E3 Trailer: High-Speed Racing & High-Flying Stunts

  Criterion Games and Ghost Games have revealed the E3 2013 trailer for their latest racing title, ‘Need for Speed Rivals’ – featuring heart-pounding speed and high-flying stunts.

  by John Jacques | Jun 11, 2013No 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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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Hands-On Preview

  Game Rant tries out ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ on a Windows 8 tablet and finds it a worthy Halo experience.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘The Crew’ Trailer and Live Demo Grab Our Attention

  Ubsoft’s sprawling multiplayer racer ‘The Crew’ has arrived; check out the announcement trailer and live walkthrough now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 11, 2013No 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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  ‘Watch_Dogs’ E3 Trailer: You Are Not Anonymous

  Ubisoft has unveiled an extended ‘Watch_Dogs’ trailer for E3 2013, which shows vigilante Aiden Pearce using a mix of hacks and guns to take down a human trafficking ring.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 10, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Rush Bros’ Impressions and Gameplay Video

  Andrew and Anthony take a look at ‘Rush Bros,’ the multiplayer platformer that doubles as a racing game. Watch our gameplay video to see if it’s worth checking out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 7, 20131 Comment

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  Telltale Still Teasing Next ‘Walking Dead’ Game, Possibly Tittled ’400 Days’ DLC

  Telltale Games continues to released short videos teasing their follow-up to ‘The Walking Dead,’ which may or may not be titled ‘The 400 Days’ DLC.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 7, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Dying Light’ Debuts E3 2013 Cinematic Trailer

  From the creator’s of ‘Dead Island’ comes the debut trailer for ‘Dying Light’, a first-person zombie survival title with eyes on a 2014 release.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 7, 201312 Comments

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  ‘Thief’ E3 2013 Trailer Spotlights Garrett’s Tools

  The upcoming ‘Thief’ reboot has a brand new trailer ahead of E3, once again putting the focus on the thrill of the robbery.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 7, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ E3 2013 Trailer Hits Home

  A new trailer for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ has hit just days before E3, and it displays what the world would look like had Nazi Germany had won World War II.

  by Riley Little | Jun 6, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Saints Row IV’ E3 Trailer: Heart-Breaking Drama, Evil Aliens & Naked Flying

  If you were worried that ‘Saints Row 4′ was looking too much like other games on the market, this new trailer suggests why: the game will be a shameless parody of games and movies alike.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 6, 20134 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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  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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  ‘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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  ‘The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing’ Impressions & Gameplay Video

  Andrew and Anthony play ‘The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing,’ a new action RPG in the vein of ‘Diablo.’ Watch our gameplay video to see if the PC title is worth checking out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 5, 20137 Comments

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  Gamers Will Wub Wub ‘Saints Row 4′s Collector’s Edition

  Appropriately called The Super Dangerous Wub Wub Edition, this collector’s variant for ‘Saints Row 4′ comes packed with a ridiculous number of collectables.

  by Riley Little | Jun 5, 20131 Comment

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  Blizzard Adds Spawning Feature to ‘StarCraft 2′; Access Expansion Content for Free

  Want to try out some of the new troops added to ‘StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm’? Blizzard’s newly released spawning feature makes that possible, and at no extra charge.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 5, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Charges into Battle on Windows 8 Devices

  Xbox’s iconic ‘Halo’ franchise is making the move to Windows 8 devices later this July in the form of a top down shooter called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 4, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Remember Me’ Review

  Read our ‘Remember Me’ game review to find out if DONTNOD Entertainment delivers a fun sci-fi experience – set in a future where human memories can be manipulated.

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 4, 20135 Comments

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  Double Fine’s ‘Massive Chalice’ Reaches $750,000 Kickstarter Goal

  In just five days, Double Fine’s latest Kickstarter project has racked up over $750,000 in funding, but only time will tell what the popular indie developer has in store.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 4, 2013No Comments

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  Wargaming Finally Drops ‘World of Tanks’ Pay-to-Win Model

  Wargaming.net happily announces the end of all ‘pay-to-win’ features in ‘World of Tanks’ and upcoming games as part of their ‘free-to-win’ initiative.

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 4, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Rising Storm’ Impressions and Gameplay Video

  Andrew and Anthony check out ‘Rising Storm,’ the latest entry in Tripwire Interactive’s ‘Red Orchestra’ series. Watch our gameplay video to see if it’s worth checking out.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 3, 20132 Comments

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  Infinity Ward Explains ‘Call of Duty’s’ Jump from ‘Modern Warfare’ to ‘Ghosts’

  Infinity Ward believes it’s taking ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ to much greater heights than ‘Modern Warfare.’ Read how the developer decided upon creating the next-gen ‘COD’ universe.

  by Brian Sipple | May 31, 20135 Comments

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  Splinter Cell: ‘Sam Will Be Back’ on Next-Gen Consoles

  ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist’ isn’t even out yet, but that hasn’t put a damper on Ubisoft’s plans for the series on next-gen consoles – according to ‘Blacklist’ art director Scott Lee.

  by Riley Little | May 31, 20132 Comments

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  Double Fine Launches New Kickstarter for Turn-Based Strategy Game ‘Massive Chalice’

  ‘Psychonauts’ and ‘Brütal Legend’ studio Double Fine has launched a brand new Kickstarter campaign to fund a turn-based strategy game called ‘Massive Chalice’ – will you donate?

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 30, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Video Talks Multi-Studio Development

  The new developer diary for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ explains the challenge of using studios based around the world to build a single, consistent experience.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 30, 20133 Comments

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  Ubisoft’s E3 Plans, New Racing Game ‘The Crew’ Coming?

  Ubisoft has announced its official lineup for this year’s E3, just in time for rumors to surface regarding the company’s intention to release a brand new racing game known as ‘The Crew’.

  by Riley Little | May 29, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Deadpool’ Applies for a Job at Marvel in New Video Game Ads; Wolverine Design Revealed

  Activision has released two videos of ‘Deadpool’ hitting the road to promote his new video game – while also giving gamers their first look at Wolverine’s character design.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 29, 20132 Comments

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  Blizzard’s Mysterious MMO ‘Titan’ Undergoing Large Changes; Delayed Until 2016

  The mysterious MMO known only as ‘Project Titan’ has been delayed by developer Blizzard, who is apparently going back to the drawing board on the highly anticipated project.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 29, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ New Engine Isn’t Exactly ‘New’

  Animation Lead Zach Volker explains the ‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ engine isn’t entirely ‘new,’ but is instead an iteration of the same engine the franchise has been using for years.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 29, 201331 Comments

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  DICE LA Talks ‘Battlefield 4′ & ‘Star Wars’

  With ‘Battlefield 4′ coming, DICE promises their new Los Angeles studio will maintain the company’s standards, and shows excitement over the role ‘Star Wars’ could play.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 28, 20131 Comment

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  Mojang’s ‘Scrolls’ Finally Gets a Release Date & Launch Trailer

  Mojang’s new online turn-based combat fantasy ‘Scrolls’ finally has a launch trailer, and it’s full of new gameplay footage.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 27, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Call of Juarez: Gunslinger’ Review

  Read our ‘Call of Juarez: Gunslinger’ review to find out if Techland’s highly stylized, Wild West shooter is worth the $15 price tag.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 27, 20139 Comments

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  Third-Person ‘Halo’ Game Outed for PC?

  Evidence has emerged that suggest a new ‘Halo’ title called ‘Halo Bootcamp’ will be coming to PCs. This game won’t be like others, however, as it’s allegedly a third-person shooter.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 25, 201313 Comments