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  ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 – Vengeance’ DLC Map Pack Trailer and Details

  Activision and Treyarch have revealed the third map pack for ‘Black Ops 2′ titled Vengeance, which features four new multiplayer maps, a new Zombies map, and the return of a fan-favorite weapon.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 18, 2013No Comments

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  ‘NHL 14′ Preview: The Physical Game Gets a Much-Needed Update

  With a new take on fighting, fine-tuned controls and expanded physics, ‘NHL 14′ isn’t slowing the series’ progress, despite missing the launch on next-gen consoles.

  by Andrew Dyce | Jun 18, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Crackdown’ Could Return on Xbox One With The Right Team & Timing

  Microsoft Game Studios’ boss Phil Spencer said recently that the ‘Crackdown’ franchise is important enough to him that it may see a return.

  by Aaron Leach | Jun 18, 20133 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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  ‘Grand Theft Auto 5′ Screenshots Hit the Water, Streets, and Air

  ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ may not have been one of the games on show at E3, but to continue teasing the September release Rockstar Games has released a new batch of exciting screenshots.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | Jun 16, 20135 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, 20133 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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  ‘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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  ‘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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  Achievement Unlocked: New Details on Xbox One Achievements

  Players who decide to shell out the cash for a brand new Xbox One will also have a brand new type of Achievement to collect. Check out all the details on the changes being made to Microsoft’s infamous metagame.

  by Aaron Leach | Jun 13, 201317 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, 20131 Comment

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  ‘Saints Row 4′ Hands-On Preview & New Trailer

  We turn our dubstep gun to full power and go hands-on with ‘Saints Row 4′ at E3 2013. Read our thoughts on Volition’s highly anticipated sequel.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 13, 20132 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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  ‘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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  ‘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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  ‘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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  Ubisoft E3 Trailer Round-Up: ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist,’ ‘Watch_Dogs’ and More

  Take a tour of the new trailers and titles released by Ubisoft this week at E3 2013, including ‘Splinter Cell Blacklist’ and ‘Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.’

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | 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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  ‘Destiny’ Scores First Gameplay Trailer

  Gamers finally have a chance to see what the gameplay in Bungie’s new title, ‘Destiny’, actually looks like – courtesy of a brand new trailer.

  by Riley Little | Jun 11, 20135 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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  ‘Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’ First Gameplay Footage Revealed

  At Microsoft’s E3 2013 Press Briefing, Kojima Productions provided our first look at ‘Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’ in all of its open-world, tactical glory.

  by Anthony Taormina | Jun 11, 20136 Comments

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  PopCap Reveals ‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’

  Popcap Games started EA’s E3 Press Conference by announcing ‘Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare’, an interestingly bizarre shooter/tower defense hybrid, and topping it off with news of another highly anticipated sequel.

  by Curt Hutson | Jun 10, 20134 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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  Xbox One Launches in November at $499

  Microsoft has just announced the much anticipated launch window and price tag of its next-generation console, Xbox One. No surprise – it isn’t going to be cheap.

  by Kyle Matthews | Jun 10, 201365 Comments

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  Watch The E3 2013 Xbox Media Briefing Livestream Here

  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 | Jun 10, 201317 Comments

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  Telltale Still Teasing Next ‘Walking Dead’ Game, Possibly Titled ’400 Days’ DLC [Updated]

  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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  ‘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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  ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ Scorpion DLC & Costume Packs Dated

  NetherRealm Studios unveils the download date for the newest ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ downloadable character as well as two new costume packs

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 6, 20138 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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  ‘Fantasia: Music Evolved’ Announced For Xbox One & Xbox 360

  Harmonix Music Systems returns to the bandstand with Disney Interactive’s ‘Fantasia: Music Evolved’, an Xbox One/ Xbox 360 rhythm title debuting at E3 2013.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 5, 2013No 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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  ‘Halo 4′ Multiplayer Update: Weapon Tuning and Faster Spartans

  The most recent update for ‘Halo 4′ multiplayer has arrived, and brings with it significant changes to player weapons, player speed, and spawn behavior.

  by Anthony Taormina | 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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  ‘Fable Anniversary’ Enchanting Xbox 360 This Holiday Season

  Microsoft has announced that it’ll be releasing a high-definition remake of the original Xbox title ‘Fable’. Xbox 360 owners, prepare yourselves for ‘Fable Anniversary’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 4, 20139 Comments

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  Scorpion Set to Sting Superheroes in ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’

  A new character has been confirmed as DLC for the DC Comics brawler ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’, and it’s none other than ‘Mortal Kombat’s very own Scorpion.

  by Riley Little | Jun 3, 201328 Comments

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  ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’ Domains Registered

  Microsoft has taken the liberty of registering a number of domain names, all of which pertain to something called ‘Halo: Spartan Assault’.

  by Samuel James Riley | Jun 1, 2013No 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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  Microsoft Suggests Keeping Your Xbox 360 to Play XBLA Games

  Microsoft Game Studios VP Phil Spencer explains the absence of XBLA in Xbox One, and suggests users hang onto their Xbox 360 systems for those games.

  by Kyle Matthews | May 31, 201315 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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  News Wrap Up: Xbox One Covers, Ubisoft MMO, GT6, Minecraft & More!

  Xbox One game covers, Gran Turismo delays, Minecraft updates, Diablo 3′s future, Homeworld’s spiritual successor, Ubisoft’s mysterious ‘Massive’ MMO, cool game facts & more gaming news!

  by Rob Keyes | May 30, 20132 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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  ‘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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  Xbox One Round Up: Regional Restrictions, Backwards Compatibility, Cross-Platform Play & Fitness

  As Microsoft continues to detail the Xbox One, news has surfaced regarding the lack of cross-platform play support, regional restrictions, and the ostensible future of Kinect-based fitness.

  by Brian Sipple | May 27, 201310 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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  Microsoft Has ‘Huge’ Xbox 360 Announcements For E3 2013

  With the beginning of E3 less than a month away, Microsoft has announced that it still has some surprises in store for Xbox 360 owners.

  by Samuel James Riley | May 25, 201313 Comments

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  Bungie Not Sure if ‘Destiny’ Can Stretch to PC

  PC gamers are eagerly waiting to hear whether Bungie’s new sci-fi shooter ‘Destiny’ will be available outside of consoles, but the company is remaining non-committal on the issue.

  by Hannah Shaw-Williams | May 24, 201317 Comments