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  Game Rant Asks: What Did You Think Of The 2012 Spike Video Game Awards?

  We take a look at this year’s Spike Video Game Awards as our writers give their opinion on the show.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 11, 201219 Comments

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  The New ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Trailer is Loaded With F-Bombs

  See if you can’t unwind with the newest trailer for ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth.’ It’s appropriately NSFW and loaded with F-bombs.

  by Jason Weissman | Dec 9, 20123 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘Tomb Raider’ Trailer

  Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics debut a new action-heavy gameplay trailer for the ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot during the Spike VGAs.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 9, 20123 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘BioShock: Infinite’ Gameplay Trailer [Updated]

  2K and Irrational Games have revealed a brand new ‘BioShock: Infinite’ gameplay trailer at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards. Lesson: Beware of the Handyman.

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 7, 20125 Comments

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  2012 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

  Find out if your favorite game won big at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards by checking out our list of all the winners.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 201236 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘Gears of War: Judgment’ Trailer

  The brand new trailer for ‘Gears of War: Judgement’ premieres at the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards. Watch it here!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 7, 20122 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘Assassin’s Creed 3 – The Tyranny of King Washington’ Trailer [Updated]

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 3′ is delivering an alternate take on history — one in which George Washington becomes a tyrannical king — in a new Spike VGAs trailer.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 20126 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2012: ‘The Last of Us’ Trailer and Release Date Unveiled [Updated]

  Naughty Dog’s ‘The Last of Us’ has debuted with a brand new trailer at the Spike VGAs. Not only does the footage expand the scope of the story we’ve come to know, it also reveals the game’s release date as May 7, 2013.

  by Brian Sipple | Dec 7, 20126 Comments

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  ‘Dark Souls 2′ Announced at Spike VGAs [Updated]

  Namco Bandai Games premieres a beautiful cinematic trailer for ‘Dark Souls 2′. It’ll arrive for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 7, 20129 Comments

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  Host Samuel L. Jackson Reveals A Few Spike VGA Exclusives

  Samuel L. Jackson is giving gamers a taste of his Spike VGA hosting abilities in a new TV spot that teases some of the show’s many game reveals.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 29, 20129 Comments

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  ‘Command & Conquer Generals 2′ Concept Video Shows Origin of VGA Screenshot

  The famous motorized mayhem screenshot BioWare teased before last year’s VGA’s turned out to be an allusion to ‘Command & Conquer Generals 2,’ but where did it come from? Watch the cinematic right here.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 2, 20123 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Game Awards, PS4, Diablo 3 For Consoles & The Games Of 2012

  This week the Game Rant crew discusses why ‘Binary Domain’ may be beneficial to shooters, ‘Diablo 3′ on consoles, the PS4, the subjectivity of video game awards, and the amount of creativity still left in the game industry.

  by Anthony Mole | Jan 15, 20129 Comments

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  8 Things We Want From ‘Command & Conquer: Generals 2′

  Since the franchise nearly died with it’s last installment, we list eight things we want from ‘Command & Conquer: Generals 2.’ Take note, BioWare.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 18, 201113 Comments

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  Game Ranter Banter: Zelda, Spike VGA Problems, Post-Launch Games Support & MGS: Revengeance

  This week the Game Rant team tackles the Spike Video Game Awards, the future of ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise, and why developers stop supporting games quickly after launch. Join in and share your thoughts!

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 17, 20114 Comments

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  Epic’s ‘Fortnite’ Less Bro-ish Than ‘Gears’

  ‘Gears of War’ creator Cliff Bleszinski hashes out more details on Epic’s newest game ‘Fortnite,’ noting the exclusion of certain character archetypes.

  by Curt Hutson | Dec 12, 20112 Comments

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  Kojima Cancelled ‘Metal Gear: Rising’; Platinum Reinvented ‘Revengeance’

  Fan-favorite developer, Hideo Kojima has confirmed that, at one point, he cancelled the upcoming Raiden-centric title, ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ but Platinum Studios resurrected and reinvented the game.

  by Ben Kendrick | Dec 12, 20113 Comments

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  Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski Shares a Few ‘Fortnite’ Details

  Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski shared a few details regarding the developer’s newest IP ‘Fortnite’ including the title’s varied gameplay.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 12, 20111 Comment

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  Deadmau5 Did Not Lose PS Vita Unit After Spike VGAs

  Celebrity DJ Deadmau5 trolls the Internet and Sony in an elaborate ruse that had many believing he had lost his PS Vita demo unit after Spike’s Video Game Awards show.

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 11, 20119 Comments

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  What We Know About ‘Command & Conquer: Generals 2′ So Far

  Command & Conquer: Generals 2 has finally been confirmed and now we have a bunch of details (and 2 screenshots) on the game and the developer behind it. Read on for our thoughts and analysis.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 11, 20116 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ Trailer

  The re-debut trailer for the renamed ‘Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance’ at the Spike Video Game Awards proves that this game will be a (deep) cut above the rest.

  by Curt Hutson | Dec 10, 201126 Comments

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  2011 Spike Video Game Awards: Complete Winners List

  The 2011 Spike Video Game Awards has now ended. Here is the complete winners list along with a few thoughts on the categories and awards.

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 10, 201193 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘BioShock: Infinite’ Trailer

  The spiritual successor to ‘BioShock’ has a brand new trailer from tonight’s Spike VGAs. Take a look at ‘BioShock: Infinite,’ with some vocal accompaniment.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 10, 20115 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: Epic Games Reveals New Game ‘Fortnite’

  Epic Games finally revealed details on the brand new I.P., ‘Fortnite,’ at this year’s Spike Video Game Awards, and it looks quite different from past Epic games.

  by Riley Little | Dec 10, 20116 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Darksiders 2′ Teaser Trailer

  A new teaser trailer for ‘Darksiders 2′ played during the commercials for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards. Check it out and see if it meets your expectations for the sequel.

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 10, 20115 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ Trailer

  The war between the Autobots and Decepticons is back in High Moon Studios’ follow-up ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ and we have a new trailer fresh from the Spike Video Game Awards.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 10, 201111 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Trailer

  The Spike Video Games have delivered new ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ trailer that sets up the game’s story and showcases a larger than life enemy.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 10, 201113 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Rainbow Six Patriots’ Trailer

  The Spike Video Game Awards have brought us another trailer for the highly anticipated ‘Rainbow Six Patriots’, the aptly named sixth game in the franchise. Will Ubisoft continue to impress us? Watch and see for yourself.

  by Trung Bui | Dec 10, 20119 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: New ‘Mass Effect 3′ Trailer

  A new trailer for ‘Mass Effect 3′ is here courtesy of the Spike VGAs, showing the massive new enemies Commander Shepard will be facing.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 10, 201112 Comments

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  BioWare Unveils ‘Command & Conquer: Generals 2′

  BioWare has announced their brand new project, bringing multiplayer carnage with ‘Command & Conquer: Generals 2.’ Check out the Spike VGA trailer now.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 10, 20114 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Hitman: Absolution’ Trailer

  The 2011 Spike Video Game Awards trailer for ‘Hitman: Absolution’ is available within. IO Interactive and Square Enix bring Agent 47 back into action in a much bigger way.

  by Trung Bui | Dec 10, 20113 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘The Last of Us’ Finally Unveiled

  Sony’s new PS3 exclusive ‘The Last of Us’ has finally been revealed to the public at this year’s Spike Video Game Awards, and – oh my, did you see those graphics?

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 10, 201135 Comments

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  Spike VGAs 2011: ‘Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD’ Announced For XBLA & PSN [Updated with Trailer]

  Prior to the Spike VGAs, series frontman Tony Hawk revealed that parts of his first and second games will be given new life on ‘digital platforms’ come 2012.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 10, 20112 Comments

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  New ‘The Last of Us’ Theories; Probably Open World And Involves Killer Ants

  More details have begun to appear regarding Sony’s new PS3 exclusive, ‘The Last of Us’, and it seems the mystery title may end up being open world.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 10, 20119 Comments

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  Kojima to Reveal the Truth about ‘Metal Gear Solid: Rising’ Tonight

  There has been a bit a hype surrounding the truth about ‘Metal Gear Solid: Rising’ and all will be revealed tonight at the Spike TV 2011 Video Game Awards.

  by Dwayne Holder | Dec 10, 2011No Comments

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  Spike 2011 VGAs to Premiere Trailers for ‘Mass Effect 3,’ ‘Hitman,’ & More!

  Three new trailers have been announced to premiere at the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards, including Mass ‘Effect 3,’ ‘Hitman Absolution,’ and the PS Vita title, ‘Sound Shapes.’

  by Tyler Schirado | Dec 9, 2011No Comments

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  Reference to Sony’s ‘The Last of Us’ Found In ‘Uncharted 3′

  Naughty Dog’s ‘Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception’ contains a special reference to Sony’s upcoming, and mysterious, first party title, ‘The Last of Us’ – set to be unveiled at the Spike Video Game Awards.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 8, 201113 Comments

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  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Coming Summer 2012; World Premiere Trailer At VGAs

  ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ game will release alongside the feature film next Summer. Check out a teaser trailer for the game’s appearance at the Spike VGAs.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 7, 20117 Comments

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  ‘The Last of Us’ Reveal Will All Be In-Engine [Update: First Screenshot Revealed]

  Straight from Geoff Keighley comes word that when ‘The Last of Us’ is revealed on the Spike Video Game Awards, the trailer will be entirely in-engine.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 7, 201118 Comments

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  New Epic Games Title is ‘Radically Different’; Not a ‘Gears of War’ Spin-Off

  Epic Games president Mike Capps claims that the studio’s new IP is not a ‘Gears of War’ spin-off and will offer a ‘radically different’ experience from the developer.

  by Ben Kendrick | Dec 7, 20113 Comments

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  Tony Hawk Set to Unveil New Game at Spike Video Game Awards

  We knew he had something in development and it appears that Tony Hawk is set to announce that ‘something new’ during the 2011 Spike VGAs.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 7, 20113 Comments

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  New ‘BioShock: Infinite’ Screenshot Teases Bigger VGAs Reveal

  A cryptic image has been revealed for ‘BioShock: Infinite’ in preparation for a new trailer’s release during the Spike Video Game Awards this Saturday.

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 6, 20112 Comments

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  Cliffy B Teasing Epic Games VGA Announcement of a ‘New’ & ‘Fresh’ Title

  Epic Games is teasing a big announcement for the Spike VGA’s this year. What will it be? ‘Gears of War 4,’ ‘Bullestorm 2,’ or a dance game starring Cliffy B?

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 5, 20117 Comments

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  Spine Tingling Teaser Trailer For New PS3 Exclusive ‘The Last Of Us’

  A teaser trailer for the newly announced PS3 exclusive ‘The Last of Us’ has been released. Keep reading to see the cryptic teaser trailer, and let us know what you think the game could be about.

  by Anthony Mole | Dec 3, 201126 Comments

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  SPIKE TV VGAs Promise ‘A PS3 Exclusive You Won’t Believe’

  Add ‘a PS3 exclusive you won’t believe’ to the list of reveals scheduled for this year’s SPIKE TV Video Game Awards. Is it a previously rumored title, or something new?

  by Curt Hutson | Nov 30, 201117 Comments

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  Spike Announces Zachary Levi as Video Game Awards Host

  Spike has today announced ‘Chuck’ star Zachary Levi as host of their Video Game Awards, along with musical guests The Black Keys and prominent DJ Deadmau5.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 30, 20115 Comments

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  Me Grimlock in ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ VGA Teaser Trailer

  A new trailer for ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ is set to debut at the Spike Video Game Awards and the network is goading excited gamers with a brief teaser featuring Dinobot, Grimlock.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 30, 20112 Comments

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  New BioWare Title Gets a Teaser Trailer for the Teaser Trailer

  A new teaser trailer for BioWare’s next game has been revealed that has us once again guessing what the developer is cooking up. Expect a bigger reveal during this year’s Spike VGAs.

  by Anthony Taormina | Nov 22, 20114 Comments

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  Spike 2011 Video Game Awards Nominees & Hall of Fame Inductee

  The full list of nominees for the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards have been announced with a special “Hall of Fame” award being introduced given to ‘The Legend of Zelda’ franchise.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 201132 Comments

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  Spike VGAs: ‘Metal Gear Solid Rising’ & ‘Fall of Cybertron’ Reveals

  Look for the first full-length ‘Transformers: Fall of Cybertron’ trailer and a ‘Metal Gear Solid: Rising’ presentation from Kideo Kojima at this year’s Spike TV VGAs.

  by Tyler Schirado | Nov 16, 20112 Comments

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  BioWare’s All New Game IP First Look Image Features Dust & Flying Debris

  BioWare has released a teaser image for their next all new IP – which, judging by the picture, could be somewhat of a departure for the developer.

  by Ben Kendrick | Nov 7, 20117 Comments

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  Game of the Year Nominees Announced For Spike Video Game Awards

  Spike TV has announced the list of nominees for the much sought after Game of the Year award for this year’s VGAs. Of the five games included, two haven’t released.

  by Vivas Kaul | Nov 3, 201131 Comments

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  Four Ways Spike Could Improve the Video Game Awards in 2011

  The VGAs are a great award show – but they could be a lot better. We take a look at four things Spike could do to take the VGAs from good to great.

  by John Jacques | Dec 16, 20104 Comments

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  Mass Effect 3 & Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Trailer Mash-Up

  What do you get when you combine the announcement trailers of a massive fantasy RPG and a science-fiction shooter? Surprisingly, a trailer that makes complete sense.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 14, 20102 Comments

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  A Moment of Dignity Inside The Madness: Jose Gonzalez at the VGAs

  In a moment that stood out from the VGAs slew of exclusive trailers, Jose Gonzalez took to the stage to perform his entry in the ‘Red Dead Redemption’ soundtrack, ‘Far Away.’

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 14, 20105 Comments

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  ‘Killzone 3′ VGA Commercial is Short but Effective

  Amidst the big reveals of last weekend’s VGAs, Sony made a statement in its own way with a brief commercial for ‘Killzone 3.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Dec 13, 20104 Comments

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  Treyarch’s Mark Lamia Talks ‘Black Ops’ future, Gamers’ Response

  Mark Lamia, studio head of Treyarch, answered a few questions regarding the future of ‘Black Ops’ on the red carpet at the Spike TV Video Game Awards.

  by Chris Abbott | Dec 13, 20107 Comments

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  ‘Deadliest Warrior: The Game’ Gets Even Deadlier DLC

  Ever wanted to decapitate a Spartan with a Rajput, or shank a Viking with a Shaolin Monk? Well now you finally can with the brand new DLC coming to Deadliest Warrior: The Game! Check out the new trailer right here.

  by Riley Little | Dec 12, 201017 Comments

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  2010 Spike Video Game Awards Winners List

  ‘Red Dead Redemption’ wins best game of the year. Check out the full list of winners for the 2010 Spike Video Game Awards to see if you agree with the selections?

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 12, 201022 Comments

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  Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘inSane’ Teaser Trailer

  At tonight’s VGAs, academy award-nominated director Del Toro gave a first look at the “Lovecraftian” game he’s cooking up with Volition and THQ.

  by Andrew Dyce | Dec 11, 20107 Comments

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  ‘Forza Motorsport 4′ Trailer Makes Surprise Appearance at VGAs

  In a VGA broadcast short on surprise announcements, ‘Forza Motorsport 4′ seemed to come out of nowhere. Check out the game’s debut trailer and more inside.

  by Jeff Schille | Dec 11, 20105 Comments