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  Xbox 360 Dashboard Update Coming Soon, Prepares Console for Next-Gen

  In preparation of the next-gen Xbox, Microsoft is planning to release a new Dashboard update this June which will better integrate services (achievements, messages, beacons) across all devices.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 17, 20132 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft’ Meets Psy in Mashup Video; Gets Xbox 360 Retail Release Dates

  An on-disk version of ‘Minecraft’ is coming to the Xbox 360 in June. Meanwhile Psy has been sucked into the world of Minecraft and is kicking chickens.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 17, 20131 Comment

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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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  Lionhead Job Listings Hint at ‘Fable 4′ ‘Reimagining’ the Franchise

  A pair of new Lionhead Studios job listings appear highly suggestive of work on ‘Fable 4.’ Interestingly, they also solicit applicants with experience in ‘reimagining’ existing franchises.

  by Brian Sipple | May 16, 20139 Comments

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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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  Microsoft Officially Eliminating MS Points in the Next-Gen

  It’s been a long time coming, and now Microsoft has made it official – MS Points will soon be replaced by a cash-based currency system.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 15, 20138 Comments

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  Ubisoft Expects ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ to Sell Less Than ‘AC3′

  Even if Ubisoft has high hopes for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4,’ they’re anticipating lower sales numbers than previous games. What could it mean for the series?

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ Trailer Explains Edward Kenway’s Mission

  The latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ takes players ‘Under the Black Flag,’ and hints at what will be driving the series’ newest hero to piracy.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 15, 20136 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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  ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Screens Preview Gameplay, Weapons, Nazis & More

  1960 under Nazi control? Bethesda has released a batch of new screenshots and concept art for ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ illustrating the next-gen shooter’s vision of alternate history.

  by Brian Sipple | May 14, 20132 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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  2K Debuts First Gameplay Footage, New Screens for ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’

  2K has released a new gameplay trailer, a gameplay walkthrough, and screenshots for ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified,’ delving deeper into its tactical third-person action.

  by Brian Sipple | May 13, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Trailer Teases Historical Setting

  The latest trailer for ‘Assassin’s Creed 4′ sets the stage for the ‘Golden Age of Piracy,’ and the colorful characters players will be meeting.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 13, 20138 Comments

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  ‘Metro: Last Light’ Review

  Read our review of ‘Metro: Last Light’ to find out if unique design and gameplay variety of 4A Games’ post-apocalyptic sequel can help it stand out in the crowded FPS genre.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 13, 20136 Comments

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  ‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’ Gets Bug-Fixing Update; Skin Packs

  Mojang is releasing a bug patch for ‘Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition’ ahead of the upcoming summer update.

  by John Jacques | May 11, 20135 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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  No Multiplayer in ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’

  Contrary to industry standards, the newly announced ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ will not feature a multiplayer component to allow for a more in-depth single-player experience.

  by Riley Little | May 10, 20133 Comments

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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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  ‘Disney Infinity’ Pirates of the Caribbean Play Set Trailer, Screens, & Details

  Some new screenshots and a trailer show how players will be able to reenact their favorite scenes with the Pirates of the Caribbean play set for ‘Disney Infinity.’

  by Anthony Taormina | May 9, 2013No Comments

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  Insane ‘Saints Row 4′ Gameplay Footage Features Superpowers and Aliens

  Take a look at some gameplay for ‘Saints Row 4′, in which Earth is being invaded by aliens and only you – the President of the USA – can save the planet by flying around and using telekinetic powers.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 9, 20136 Comments

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  Batgirl Claws Through New ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Gameplay Footage

  As the second DLC character confirmed for ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us,’ Batgirl squares off against (and eviscerates) the Joker in an all-new gameplay trailer.

  by Brian Sipple | May 9, 20137 Comments

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  New Batch of ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Screenshots Steal the Spotlight

  Even more screenshots have been released for the highly anticipated ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′, and these ones display some of the heists that gamers will be participating in later this year.

  by Riley Little | May 8, 20134 Comments

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  EA Sports and ‘FIFA’ Continuing to 2022

  No worries, ‘FIFA’ fans; a new licensing agreement with publisher Electronic Arts will keep the games coming until at least 2022.

  by John Jacques | May 8, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Saints Row 4′ Trailer Introduces The President

  Aliens, Uncle Sam, and even more dubstep all star in the newest trailer for ‘Saints Row 4.’ At this point, we’d be disappointed if they didn’t.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 7, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’ Officially Revealed

  Bethesda has confirmed that the new title it was teasing is none other than a new ‘Wolfenstein’ game called ‘Wolfenstein: The New Order’.

  by Riley Little | May 7, 201311 Comments

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  Bethesda Teases a Brand New Game

  Bethesda has begun a viral marketing campaign to start building hype for its new never-before-seen project, and it has done so by releasing a handful of screenshots that allude to the identity of its new game.

  by Riley Little | May 6, 201311 Comments

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  Next-Gen Xbox Subscription Fees & Not-Always-Online Connection

  The latest next-gen Xbox reports seemingly confirm that the console will work offline and that subscription fees may be as high as $15.

  by Rob Keyes | May 6, 201317 Comments

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  Gearbox Software Confirms Final ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC

  The final (and biggest) ‘Borderlands 2′ DLC will be titled ‘Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep’ after a leak was confirmed.

  by Reuben Glaser | May 6, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Fuse’ Demo to Light Up Xbox Live, PSN May 7; ‘Fable’s Vision’ Trailer Released

  EA and Insomniac have announced that a demo for their upcoming co-op shooter, ‘Fuse,’ will be available May 7 over Xbox Live and PSN. Check out the latest trailer, meanwhile, right here.

  by Brian Sipple | May 4, 20134 Comments

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  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ Writer Talks Story, Women, and Riches

  ‘Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag’ lead scriptwriter Dylan McDevitt explains protagonist Edward Kenway’s complicated relationship with women.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 3, 201314 Comments

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  Batgirl Confirmed as ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ DLC Character; General Zod & Scorpion Rumored

  A leaked Xbox Live Marketplace video reveals that Batgirl will be an ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ DLC character. Will General Zod and Scorpion fill the remaining season pass spots?

  by Ben Kendrick | May 3, 201318 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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  New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Art Introduces Characters

  ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ will be arriving is still a few more months away, and Rockstar Games has dumped a heap of new character art on fans to keep them preoccupied.

  by Riley Little | May 3, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Features Lighting Inspired by Film Noir

  Warner Bros. Montreal wants to preserve the dark and gritty nature of ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ with film noir-inspired lighting.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20135 Comments

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  ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ Still on Track for 2013 Release

  Even though it recently switched publsihers from THQ to Ubisoft, ‘South Park: The Stick of Truth’ is still scheduled for a 2013 release on current-gen platforms.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20134 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Sonic’ Game Accidentally Leaks Next-Gen Xbox Name

  According to a source, another 3D ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ could be heading to systems soon, but this leak might have also just revealed the name for the next-gen Xbox console.

  by Curt Hutson | May 2, 201338 Comments

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  Ubisoft Responds to Questions About ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Yearly Franchise Fatigue

  While Ubisoft is planning annual ‘Assassin’s Creed’ games from now on, creative director Jean Guesdon has responded to the idea that fans might be getting weary of too-frequent releases.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 2, 20138 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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  More ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Details, Ridiculous Screenshots Released

  The game world of ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ is getting bigger and better, and going by the latest images, crazier than ever before. Check them out now.

  by Andrew Dyce | May 2, 201314 Comments

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  ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ Review

  Read our ‘Dead Island: Riptide’ review to find out if the first person zombie survival conceit can withstand what is ostensibly a discounted expansion pack.

  by Anthony Taormina | May 2, 20138 Comments

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  Gearbox and SEGA Sued for False Advertising Over ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’

  Trouble is on the horizon for SEGA and Gearbox as Edelson LLC, a law firm experienced in game industry cases, file a suit against them for false advertising of ‘Aliens: Colonial Marines’.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 1, 201319 Comments

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  Microsoft Will Livestream E3 2013 Press Conference June 10th

  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 | May 1, 2013No 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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  Microsoft’s IllumiRoom Demo Shines New Light on Next-Gen Potential

  Though still in its prototype phase, Microsoft has released a new 5-minute tech demo showcasing the intriguing abilities of its ‘IllumiRoom’ projection technology.

  by Brian Sipple | Apr 30, 20139 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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  ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Review

  ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ is as ridiculous and over-the-top as it is fun. Read our review to see why it’s a must-play.

  by Rob Keyes | Apr 30, 201311 Comments

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  ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Launch Trailer Doesn’t Disappoint

  The final trailer for ‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ goes bigger than ever, with more neon and piping hot lead than the world might be able to handle.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 30, 20132 Comments

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  New ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Trailers Highlight Game’s 3 Protagonists

  Three new trailers for ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ have finally hijacked the limelight, and they highlight the new main characters – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor.

  by Riley Little | Apr 30, 20139 Comments

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  ‘Star Trek: The Game’ Review

  Read our ‘Star Trek’ review to find out if it avoids the trappings of a mediocre tie-in game — or falls into nearly all of them.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 30, 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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  ‘Motocross Madness’ Review

  Read our ‘Motocross Madness’ review to find out if the over-the-top racing action that the series is known for has made a successful transition to the Xbox Live Arcade.

  by Riley Little | Apr 29, 2013No Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘BioShock: Infinite’ DLC to Feature New A.I. Character

  According to a LinkedIn resume, ‘BioShock: Infinite’ won’t just be centered around a different (non-Booker) character, it will feature an all new A.I. companion too!

  by Ben Kendrick | Apr 29, 20134 Comments

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  Lobo Invades ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ on May 7

  The first downloadable character is on his way to ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and to celebrate Warner Bros. Interactive has released a new trailer with Lobo in action.

  by Riley Little | Apr 29, 201310 Comments

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  More ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Screenshots Released

  New stunning images set the stage for ‘Batman: Arkham Origins,’ and give a peek at the villains assembling to take on the Batman.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 29, 201310 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Will NOT Feature Kevin Conroy

  Fans won’t like it, but ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ will be going with a younger voice for their younger Batman. In other words, no Kevin Conroy.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 28, 201343 Comments

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  ‘Batman: Arkham Origins’ Devs Talk Rocksteady’s Work

  The latest ‘Arkham Origins’ trailer highlighting what aspects of ‘Arkham Asylum’ and ‘Arkham City’ they most hope to preserve.

  by Andrew Dyce | Apr 28, 20134 Comments

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  ‘XCOM’ Shooter Now Titled ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’; New Trailer & Screens

  The FPS formerly known as ‘XCOM’ has now become ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified,’ a tactical third person shooter with close ties to Firaxis’ ‘Enemy Unknown.’

  by Anthony Taormina | Apr 26, 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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  Bungie Releases Beautiful New ‘Destiny’ Concept Art and Screenshots

  Take a closer look at Bungie’s planned next-gen sci-fi FPS, ‘Destiny,’ both in concept and in execution as the studio shares some beautiful new artwork and screenshots.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Apr 26, 201313 Comments