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  News Wrap Up: PS4′s Kinect, Agent, Ryse, Gaming Anniversaries & More!

  PS4 Eye, Rockstar’s ‘Agent’, The Wonderful 101, Deadpool, The Last of Us, The Elder Scrolls Online, Ghost Recon, Ryse, Medal of Honor, Diablo 3, 30 years of EA & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 23, 20131 Comment

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  Is This What The PS4 Will Look Like?

  An eager gamer pieces together images of the PlayStation 4 from the Sony teaser trailer and here is the result.

  by Curt Hutson | May 21, 201313 Comments

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  ‘Gran Turismo 6′ Concept Footage Appears Online

  The first look at ‘Gran Turismo 6′ gameplay has arrived, proving the visuals are every bit as refined as fans have come to expect.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 20, 20131 Comment

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  Sony Teases PlayStation 4 Console in New Trailer

  Sony has released a new video that teases the reveal of the PlayStation 4 console, and it provides snippets of what the system’s final design will actually look like when it’s revealed at E3.

  by Riley Little | May 20, 20139 Comments

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  Naughty Dog: ‘The Last of Us’ Will Have The Best Multiplayer Ever Conceived

  The lead artist on ‘The Last of Us’ boasts about just how good the game and its multiplayer mode are going to be – will it deliver on this promise?

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 18, 20138 Comments

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  Sony Registers Domains for Potential ‘The Last of Us’ Sequels

  Sony has registered domains for ‘The Last of Us 2′ and ‘The Last of Us 3.’ Will the adventures of Joel and Ellie continue on the PS4?

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Gran Turismo 6′ in Consideration for PS4

  Polyphony Digital President Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed they’re considering bringing the recently announced racing simulator ‘Gran Turismo’ to the PlayStation 4.

  by John Jacques | May 16, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Producer Talks Customization, Progression & Sequels

  Ubisoft Producer Dominic Guay talks about the progression and reputation systems in ‘Watch_Dogs’, planning sequels, and the effect of ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’.

  by Rob Keyes | May 16, 20135 Comments

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  PlayStation 4 Slogan Revealed; Next-Gen Xbox Name Possibly Confirmed

  An ad campaign for the PlayStation 4 – and its official slogan – leak online, as more questionable evidence points towards Microsoft’s next-generation being called the ‘Xbox Infinity’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 16, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Gran Turismo 6′ Officially Revealed; First Screenshots & Details

  Sony’s ‘Gran Turismo 6′ PS3 reveal is spoiled early and then quickly confirmed with gorgeous screenshots and a trailer.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 15, 201310 Comments

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  Pachter Predicts Xbox 720 and PS4 Date and Price Announcements at E3

  Michael Pachter thinks Sony and Microsoft will announce a release date, show off the box, and reveal a price for their respective consoles, the PS4 and Xbox 720, at E3.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 201326 Comments

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  ‘inFAMOUS: Second Son’ Video Highlights The PS4′s Potential

  As one of the exclusive launch titles for the PS4, ‘inFAMOUS: Second Son’ will be using everything the new console has to offer to blow previous titles out of the water.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 14, 20132 Comments

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  Awesome Fan-Made PS4 Ad Looks Legitimate

  While the world awaits the opportunity to look at the PlayStation 4 console, a new fan-made trailer has been released that makes us wish Sony would just show off the actual hardware.

  by Riley Little | May 14, 20133 Comments

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  ‘The Last of Us’ Infects TV with a Brand New Commercial

  Naughty Dog continues to build its marketing campaign for ‘The Last of Us,’ releasing a brand new 30-second TV spot. Catch it right here.

  by Brian Sipple | May 11, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Watch Dogs’ Preview: What You Think You Can Do, You Can Do

  Ubisoft shows Game Rant ‘Watch_Dogs’, revealing many new gameplay features and confirming a full-fledged multiplayer mode that integrates with the campaign.

  by Rob Keyes | May 10, 201316 Comments

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  Sony Never Considered Always-Online for PS4

  Sony President Shuhei Yoshida says that because robust Internet is not readily available worldwide his company never considered an always-online requirement for the PS4.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 20135 Comments

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  What is Naughty Dog’s Next Game After ‘The Last of Us’?

  An image conveniently hidden in a developer diary for ‘The Last of Us’ may be our first clue towards the PS4 game Naughty Dog is working on.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 8, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Special Edition Detailed; Pre-Orders Available Now

  Sony has announced an upcoming special edition for Quantic Dream’s ‘Beyond: Two Souls.’ Read up on its host of offerings right here.

  by Brian Sipple | May 7, 2013No Comments

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  PS4 Controller’s Share Button Will Conform with Developer Limitations

  According to Sony, developers will have the ability to disable the PlayStation 4 controller’s Share button during specified moments of gameplay.

  by Brian Sipple | May 6, 201312 Comments

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  New ‘Last of Us’ Featurette: ‘Suffering Human Beings’ & Infected Types Detailed

  Naughty Dog has released a new video featurette for ‘The Last of Us’ – detailing the various types of Infected and digging deeper into the characters of Joel and Ellie.

  by Ben Kendrick | May 6, 20133 Comments

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  ‘The Last of Us’ Ending Spoilers Make Their Way Online

  Gamers be warned! Gamers have dug deep within the demo for ‘The Last of Us’ and discovered a ton of story spoilers – and of course they have posted them online.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20137 Comments

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  Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ Releasing November 19; New Gameplay Trailer Debuted

  One of the next generation’s most anticipated games, Ubisoft’s ‘Watch Dogs’ finally has a release date — and a brand new slice of action-packed gameplay footage.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 29, 20133 Comments

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  Italian Retailer Outs ‘Gran Turismo 6′ Release Date; Official Announcement Forthcoming

  A listing and box art from an Italian retailer suggests ‘Gran Turismo 6′ will release on November 28th, but when will Sony make it official?

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 29, 20133 Comments

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  35 Minutes of ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Gameplay Released

  Those unsure of what ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ has in store won’t want to miss this extended look at gameplay. Check it out now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 28, 20136 Comments

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  Sony: PS4 Launch Lineup Stronger Than Any Previous PlayStation Console

  Sony’s Mark Cerny has high hopes for the launch of the PS4, and says that the console’s launch lineup is the strongest for PlayStation hardware.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 26, 201324 Comments

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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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  ‘Ratchet & Clank’ Venture onto the Big Screen

  Sony and Insomniac Games have announced plans to turn their ‘Ratchet & Clank’ franchise into a full length feature film, and it’s scheduled to hit theatres at some point in 2015.

  by Riley Little | Apr 23, 20135 Comments

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  ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Box Art Revealed

  Sony has unveiled the box art for ‘Beyond: Two Souls,’ the intriguing new game from ‘Heavy Rain’ developer Quantic Dream.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 19, 20135 Comments

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  Is ‘The Last of Us’ Teasing the PS4 Release Date?

  Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ might hold clues as to the PS4′s release date, or maybe ‘Uncharted 4.’ Whatever it may be, October 17th appears to be significant.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 18, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ and ‘God of War: Ascension’ Sales Weak in March

  Sales for ‘God of War: Ascension’ and Gears of War: Judgment’ were decidedly low when compared to the main entries in the popular console-exclusive franchises.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 17, 201316 Comments

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  David Cage: ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Players Will Never Do the Same Thing Twice

  It might be longer than its predecessor, ‘Heavy Rain,’ but according to director David Cage ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ will never ask players to do the same thing twice.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 16, 20131 Comment

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  Ubisoft Believes Gamers ‘Are Ready’ For Always-Online Consoles

  While talking about the interactive possibilities in Ubisoft’s forthcoming ‘Watch_Dogs,’ Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat claims gamers are ‘ready’ for always-online consoles.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 15, 201344 Comments

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  ‘Guacamelee!’ Review

  Read our ‘Guacamelee!’ review to find out if Drinkbox Studios Metroidvania title can successfully bridge a tried and tested genre with a luchador-themed design.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 12, 20132 Comments

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  ‘The Last of Us’ Developer Diary Explores a ‘Beautiful Wasteland’

  The newest developer diary takes a closer look at the setting of ‘The Last of Us,’ and how the digital environments are as integral to the story as any characters.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 10, 20132 Comments

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  News Wrap Up: LucasArts Tribute; TESO vs. The World, Hope For Darksiders & More!

  Minecraft hits more milesones, Killzone: Shadow Fall’s main campaign is done, BF4 is going pro, Raven shares Star Wars code, TESO aims to compete, Suda51 talks his next game, and Crytek hopes to save Darksiders.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 10, 20135 Comments

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  ‘God of War: Ascension’ Review

  Read our ‘God of War: Ascension’ review to find out if the return of Kratos and a new multiplayer offering can meet or exceed the high bar set by ‘God of War 3.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 8, 201312 Comments

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  GameStop: PS4 Will Be in Short Supply at Launch

  GameStop President Tony Bartel says that gamer anticipation is high for the PS4, and the retailer expects the console to sell out fast at launch.

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 2, 201316 Comments

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  Hackers Force ‘The War Z’ Shutdown; ‘DayZ’ Console Release ‘Almost Certain’

  ‘The War Z’ is hit by hackers again, while Dean Hall talks about developing around hackers for the standalone version of ‘DayZ’.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 2, 20134 Comments

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  ‘The Last of Us’ Red Band Trailer: Blood, Cursing, & Fungus Creatures

  Naughty Dog gives us an explicit look at their next action-adventure title, ‘The Last of Us,’ teasing the game story in a new red band trailer.

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 1, 201312 Comments

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  ‘MLB 13: The Show’ Review

  Read our ‘MLB 13: The Show’ review to find out if the perennial All-Star series can deliver yet another stellar performance.

  by T.J. Lauerman | Mar 28, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Longer Than ‘Heavy Rain,’ No QTEs; Quantic Dream Developing PS4 Game

  ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ is longer than ‘Heavy Rain,’ skips the quick time events, and benefits from Quantic Dream’s experience with PS4. Check out the latest screenshots and a new gameplay video right here.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 21, 20132 Comments

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  Better, But Not Good: Wii U’s February 2013 Sales

  February was another bad month at retail for Nintendo’s Wii U. Microsoft’s Xbox 360, on the other hand, enjoyed its 26th straight month as the best selling console in North America.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 15, 201317 Comments

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  Next-Gen Roundup: PS4 and Xbox 720 Release Date, Suda 51 and Arkane Excited

  Suda 51 and Arkane Studios both share enthusiasm for the PS4, while ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′s Creative Director might have accidentally revealed a next-gen release date.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 14, 20135 Comments

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  Michael Pachter Predicts PS4 and Xbox 720 Games Will Cost $70

  Michael Pachter has made several predictions for the next generation of consoles, including an expected price of $70 for PS4 and Xbox 720 games.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 11, 201344 Comments

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  4 Things We Expect From ‘God of War 4′

  ‘God of War: Ascension’ takes gamers into Kratos’ past, but here are the 4 things we hope lie in his future with ‘God of War 4.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 11, 201333 Comments

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  God of War: Ascension – Sequel Talk, Multiplayer Modes & Trailers

  ‘God of War: Ascension’ lets King Leonidas do his thing, while the devs talk multiplayer and the future. Watch the new trailers here!

  by Curt Hutson | Mar 8, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ Review

  Read our ‘Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time’ review to find out if Sly’s debut PlayStation 3 adventure is a worthy follow-up to his excellent PlayStation 2 games.

  by Jeff Schille | Mar 5, 20135 Comments

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  Willem Dafoe Officially Joins ‘Beyond: Two Souls’ Cast

  Willem Dafoe has officially joined the cast of Quantic Dream’s ‘Beyond: Two Souls,’ as the character of Nathan Dawkins.

  by Anthony Taormina | Mar 4, 20133 Comments

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  Sony: ‘Gran Turismo 6′ is Still a PS3 Title

  Amidst hype for the PS4, Sony’s Michael Denny is not letting a few forthcoming PS3 titles, like ‘Gran Turismo 6,’ get lost in the shuffle.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 28, 20137 Comments

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  ‘Killzone: Shadow Fall’ Story Trailer; Guerilla Games on New Main Character

  Guerilla Games has released new ‘Killzone: Shadow Fall’ details as well as a story trailer – teasing the role of the player’s Shadow Marshal character.

  by Ben Kendrick | Feb 27, 201315 Comments

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  Isaac Clarke and Zeus Join ‘PlayStation All-Stars’

  SuperBot has revealed the next set of DLC for ‘PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale’. Confirming that ‘Dead Space’ protagonist, Isaac Clarke, and ‘God of War’ antagonist, Zeus, will be suiting up for combat.

  by Riley Little | Feb 27, 20134 Comments

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  Sony Consulted With Ubisoft on PS4 Development; ‘Watch_Dogs’ Developed for Next-Gen

  Ubisoft’s Yves Guillemot says that Sony consulted with the developer while creating the PS4, but they did not just push for better graphics.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 26, 20132 Comments

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  ‘God of War: Ascension’ Story Trailer Shows a Happy Kratos

  The newest ‘God of War: Ascension’ story trailer shows Kratos’ escape from chains, and more boss battles than you can shake a blade at.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 26, 20135 Comments

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  Sony on PS4 Used Games: ‘We’ll Do The Right Thing’

  Will the PlayStation 4 block used games? Sony isn’t ready to confirm or deny, but the VP of Sony World Studios says the company won’t make the decision lightly.

  by Andrew Dyce | Feb 26, 201318 Comments

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  PS4: Sony Considering Tiered PSN Subscriptions

  Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida says the PS4 could offer a tiered subscription plan for its online service, including silver, gold, and platinum levels.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 26, 20136 Comments

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  Sony Revises List of PS4 EU Developers; Slashed from 53 to 28

  Sony has already assembled a large herd of third party developers and publishers to support the PlayStation 4, but last week’s list announcing its European partners has now been revised. Dramatically.

  by Brian Sipple | Feb 25, 20133 Comments

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  Sony Apologizes For ‘The Last Guardian’ No-Show

  Sony unveiled the PS4 before announcing a release date for the long-awaited PS3 game, The Last Guardian. Here’s the apology and a theory for what’s coming for Team Ico’s latest.

  by Travis Grosz | Feb 25, 20135 Comments

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  Sony Files Patent for New Console Anti-Piracy Technology

  Sony may have a new trick up its sleeve for combating illegal copies of software on the upcoming PlayStation 4.

  by Kyle Matthews | Feb 24, 201324 Comments

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  Sony Confirms Blu-Ray Still Primary Media Format for PS4

  Digital downloads might be in Sony and the PS4′s future, but the next-gen console is still sticking with the Blu-Ray as its dominant delivery mechanism.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 23, 201322 Comments

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  PS4: Unreal Engine 4 Tech Demo Released; Graphics Engine Makes EDGE Cover

  The Unreal Engine 4 tech demo shown during the PS4 meeting has been made public. Check out what developers will be capable of in the future.

  by Anthony Taormina | Feb 23, 201321 Comments