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League of Legends studio Riot Games is making an FPS
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its outrageously popular MOBA game League of Legends, LA-based developer Riot Games announced a slew of new titles it’s been quietly working on for a while – including a tactical first-person shooter called Project A. äàëüøå »
2019-10-16 08:14
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Fortnite’s back as a Big Bang refreshes the whole game
After being dark for a day, Fortnite came back triumphant with a new map — effectively going from a black hole to a Big Bang as it introduces users to a new map and new gameplay. Fortnite‘s not the first game to radically alter its map, though it might be the first one that did so under the pretense of a universe-ending event such as the black hole, which lingered for over a day. äàëüøå »
2019-10-16 00:19
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With shit-all else to do, Fortnite goes on vacation
Fortnite‘s done gone and destroyed its own world, booting all of its battle royale-addicted players out of their wonderlands and into the black void of space. I guess when you’ve conquered everything, it stands to reason you’d take a little vacation — and in the meantime we’re all staring at a black hole. äàëüøå »
2019-10-14 20:42
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Not so fast: Survey says Google’s Stadia will chew through data caps
A new survey suggests that Google’s Stadia might bump up against millions of gamers’ data caps, meaning a large contingent of potential customers won’t be able to use the platform’s features. This might kneecap some bold claims Google‘s recently made about what the service is capable of. äàëüøå »
2019-10-12 01:44
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Steam will soon allow you to play couch co-op games with people online
Steam is finding a way to take local multiplayer online, apparently recognizing that sometimes couch co-op isn’t an option. This new option will allow users to play any kind of multiplayer game without the other person needing to be in the same room. äàëüøå »
2019-10-11 21:05
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Call of Duty Mobile crosses 100 million downloads in just a week
Last week, Activision released the much-awaited Call of Duty Mobile on Android and iOS in partnership with the Chinese tech giant Tencent. The new battle royale game seems to be an instant hit as it has already crossed 100 million downloads, according to a report by app research firm SensorTower. äàëüøå »
2019-10-9 13:24
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Everything we learned today about the PlayStation 5
After months of speculating and hoping, we finally know more about the PlayStation 5: namely, when it’s going to fall into our hot little hands. The console will be available in just over a year, during the holiday season in 2020. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 20:30
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Wendy’s (yes, Wendy’s) released a tabletop RPG
Here I thought dating Colonel Sanders was the strangest gaming-related thing I’d do this year. But now another fast food company has jumped on this curiously specific bandwagon: Wendy’s is making its own tabletop RPG called Feast of Legends. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 03:03
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Sony’s rolling out PS4 Remote Play to all Android devices
Sony’s releasing its 7. 00 update for the PS4 this week, which adds support for the console’s Remote Play feature to all Android devices, months after iOS got the same thing. Up to now, the only Android devices for which Remote Play was compatible were Sony’s own Xperias. äàëüøå »
2019-10-8 20:24
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Called it: Red Dead Redemption 2 is headed to PC
We all saw it coming, and now it’s happening: Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally coming to PC in early November — but Steam users are going to have to wait an extra month. Yes, all the rumors and clues we heard about were for real. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 19:50
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Game publishers exploit ‘culturally British’ loophole, dodge millions in UK taxes
A report from The Guardian reveals that a British tax relief fun has paid the vast majority of its funds — which were originally intended to be earmarked for smaller developers based in the UK — to global game publishers such as Sony, Sega, and Warner. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 02:40
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Magic: The Gathering is getting a My Little Pony crossover set
Wizards of the Coast today announced the 22 October launch of its all new My Little Pony crossover card set. Y’all! Princess Twilight Sparkle is coming to M:tG! Ahem. The three-card, silver-bordered set will be featured along side a My Little Pony-themed play mat and four special card sleeves. äàëüøå »
2019-10-4 01:17
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Someone got Doom running on a McDonald’s cash register
Just when I think I’ve seen everything, some gaming weirdness comes along and smacks me back down to humility. And it’s usually something related to that most ubiquitous of games, Doom. This time, a clever soul named Ryan Edgar has managed to get Doom to run on, of all things, a McDonald’s cash register. äàëüøå »
2019-10-3 01:00
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Bitfinex Among First Block Producers of Blockchain Games Distributor Ultra.io
Blockchain-based games distribution platform Ultra has announced that its first three block producers are Bitfinex, EOS Rio and EOS New York
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Sony slashes price of PS Now as cloud gaming war approaches
Sony today revealed it’s repackaging PlayStation Now, halving the price and adding several popular current-gen games. Now the service is priced to compete with its upcoming cloud gaming competition, and it might also survive the transition to the next generation. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 20:38
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A Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port looks more likely by the day
As of this week, we know two things about Red Dead Redemption 2. One is that the game is almost certainly coming to PC, and the other is that Rockstar isn’t making any meaty single-player story DLC to accompany said release. äàëüøå »
2019-10-1 20:58
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Mario Kart Tour just smoked Pok
Mario Kart Tour just beat out its fellow licensed gaming properties in terms of day-one downloads — and not by a small margin either. By any metric, the game is the biggest out-of-the-gate success on the app market thus far. äàëüøå »
2019-9-28 00:48
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This broomstick version of Rocket League is making my Quidditch dreams come true
A game called Broomstick League surfaced this week, and what in the name of Harry Potter is this extraordinary Quidditch game and where can I get five of it? Okay, it’s not Quidditch, not really. äàëüøå »
2019-9-28 20:09
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Ubisoft’s new college course is a game about making games
Ubisoft recently announced it’d be collaborating on a game design course with Concordia University — and now we know the course apparently involves making a For Honor spin-off game that’ll reflect the student’s progress. äàëüøå »
2019-9-26 21:20
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Doge Racer, the ‘Mario Kart’ of Dogecoin, Releases New Update, Can Now Pay With DOGE
Doge Racer, an indie game inspired by the Dogecoin community, has just released its version 1. 17 alpha. The game can now also be purchased using the Dogecoin (DOGE) cryptocurrency. What Is Doge Racer? Doge Racer is a video game created by the developer Anthony Cicero, who runs TCiceroDev. äàëüøå »
2019-9-25 10:14
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Will Second Life Get A Second Life? Five Virtual Lands on the Blockchain
When Second Life went live in 2003, it became a pioneer of virtual property. Players could buy their own land, customize it, and explore the world. Since then, Second Life has gone the way of MySpace—but now, several blockchain-based games are trying to breathe new life into the virtual world genre. äàëüøå »
2019-9-24 23:13
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The PS5 will have a more eco-friendly standby mode
Sony today revealed a new feature of its in-development PlayStation console: a power-saving mode which will reduce the amount of energy used in each home. This is apparently an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the general population of gamers. äàëüøå »
2019-9-24 20:29
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Cryptocurrency Twitter Jumps On Gaming Giant’s ‘Crypto’ Tweet
Major gaming studio Electronic Arts (EA) has caught the attention of 20,000 Twitter users after appearing to advise buying cryptocurrency/”crypto”. EA: ‘Invest in Crypto’ EA, which is America and Europe’s second-biggest gaming studio by revenue and market cap, released what many first thought to be welcome financial advice in a tweet on September 19. äàëüøå »
2019-9-20 11:33
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Score Arkham Knight and 5 more fantastic Batman PC games for free
To celebrate 80 years of Batman – the iconic superhero character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger waaaay back in 1939 – Epic Games is giving away six PC games starring the Caped Crusader until September 26. äàëüøå »
2019-9-20 09:54
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Should you be able to resell digitally purchased games?
Steam was this week hit with a ruling from a French court that penalizes the site for banning the resale of digital games. This could potentially mean Valve’s platform — and others like it — will have to allow uses to sell their game codes. äàëüøå »
2019-9-20 21:26
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Rockstar Games releases a PC launcher for some reason
Rockstar this week joined the ranks of game publishers who have launched their own PC game libraries. The Rockstar Games Launcher is now available for Windows users… and hopefully the sign of a new release to come. äàëüøå »
2019-9-19 02:02
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VENN is the 24/7 network gaming needs, say its creators
A cohort of gaming veterans are creating a dedicated gaming and esports network that puts the focus on professional streaming celebrities — a channel called VENN. VENN, which stands for Video game Entertainment & News Network (pity we couldn’t work the G in there, because we were so close to having a network called “VEGEN”), would be an MTV of sorts for esports and gaming-based personalities. äàëüøå »
2019-9-18 20:59
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The Offspring becomes latest band to play a concert inside a video game
Punk band The Offspring are going to be performing a gig in … a mobile game? Yep, they join the ranks of the growing number of performers choosing to perform in games. As for the venue, Offspring will be performing inside World of Tanks. äàëüøå »
2019-9-18 20:53
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Apple Arcade strikes a great mix of popular and obscure games
Apple‘s finally releasing Arcade, its gaming subscription service, later this week. One of the things it’s hyped up in the run-up to the release has been the sheer variety of games on offer. It’s a cunning strategy: most of the gaming store wars thus far have pivoted on the number of familiar titles exclusive to the platform. äàëüøå »
2019-9-17 02:46
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UK committee condemns loot boxes (‘surprise mechanics’) as gambling
The UK Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee today released their conclusions from their investigation into addictive game mechanics. While the report is a long one not solely focused on games or loot boxes, the committee firmly condemns the use of such mechanics, in spite of attempts by gaming reps to spin them the other way. äàëüøå »
2019-9-14 22:46
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What Might UK's Loot Box Ban Mean for Fortnite and FIFA?
The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) parliamentary committee has said that video game loot boxes are gambling. The commission also suggested that the notorious industry practice should be banned for games that are available to children. äàëüøå »
2019-9-14 09:56
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What Might UK’s Loot Box Ban Mean for Fortnite and FIFA?
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) parliamentary committee has said that video game loot boxes are gambling. The commission also suggested that the notorious industry practice should be banned for games that are available to children. äàëüøå »
2019-9-13 09:56
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Nintendo debuts Ring Fit Adventure, the Switch’s answer to Wii Fit
Nintendo today finally revealed what the heck that ring peripheral it teased last week is all about. Namely, the company’s releasing its Switch version of the Wii Fit, an exercise game called Ring Fit Adventure, which turns that bizarre rubber ring into a whole-body sensor. äàëüøå »
2019-9-13 21:04
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Oh yeah, EA’s working on a cloud gaming service too
Electronic Arts this week launched a closed beta of its upcoming cloud gaming service — and given how many similar services have been announced, it’ll take some pretty spectacular games for it to distinguish itself. äàëüøå »
2019-9-12 02:30
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I absolutely need this KFC dating sim in my life
So KFC apparently has its own dating sim now. And I want it like I want my next helping of actual Kentucky Fried Chicken: in my face now. What if… You and The Colonel… Went on a first date… to KFC… Haha. äàëüøå »
2019-9-12 21:06
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Nintendo files patent for bendy Joy-Con (pray they don’t drift)
Nintendo recently filed a patent for Joy-Con that can bend, meaning the Switch’s troublesome little sticks might finally become a little more flexible — though that’s probably not the improvement Joy-Con drift sufferers were hoping for. äàëüøå »
2019-9-10 02:32
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Nintendo teases a new Switch peripheral: A rubber ring
Nintendo is teasing a new innovation for the Switch and it’s… kind of weird. It’s a bizarre rubber ring and the company won’t actually say what it’s for. So what exactly is this ring? Um… I don’t actually know. äàëüøå »
2019-9-7 20:44
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Nintendo is adding 20 SNES games to Switch online, here’s the full list
Last night, Nintendo announced it’s bringing a bunch of SNES games to its Switch Online subscription service starting today. The company’s introducing 20 titles at the launch, and more will be added later on. äàëüøå »
2019-9-5 15:10
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Gears 5 review: Amazing characters dance in empty, lifeless spaces
Gears 5, the latest entry in the vaunted Gears of War series, is gearing up for release on Xbox One and PC. I’ve had the chance to spend several hours with the main campaign, and I’ve noticed that, while it’s overall an exceptional game, there is one big caveat I feel needs pointing out. äàëüøå »
2019-9-5 02:36
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Twitch viewers have watched WoW Classic for over 55 million hours
Something strange is happening on Twitch. The most-watched gaming on the site in the past few weeks hasn’t been Fortnite, or CS:GO, or League of Legends, or any of the other esports darlings — which is almost unheard-of for the site. äàëüøå »
2019-9-4 21:12
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Go ahead gamers, list those Overwatch skills on your resum
Worth an estimated $135 billion, the gaming industry is already larger than the film and music industries, combined. Yet for huge portions of the population it’s still seen as a shameful hobby, one meant for kids that you’re meant to outgrow as you settle into adulthood. äàëüøå »
2019-8-31 02:58
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Gaming’s ‘MeToo’ moment continues as more women come forward
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. What started as a small collection of voices on Twitter has now ballooned into a full-blown movement, as more and more women in gaming come forward with accusations against men who’ve allegedly abused or assaulted them. äàëüøå »
2019-8-31 22:02
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Disney to drop Aladdin & Lion King games — because live-action remakes just aren’t enough
A new trailer confirms Disney will be re-releasing remastered versions of its cult classic licensed games, Lion King and Aladdin. If you’re wondering why the company’s bothering to bring them back now — yeah, that’s an easy answer. äàëüøå »
2019-8-30 01:41
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New owners just revived Telltale Games’ corpse
For those of us who miss the work of defunct studio Telltale Games, the news that it’s apparently being resurrected will be welcome. Except this is a completely new company run by two new people who haven’t had a hand in any of the previous Telltale endeavors. äàëüøå »
2019-8-29 21:02
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Women in gaming open up on Twitter about sexual assault in the industry
Ever since the MeToo movement started, more and more women from across various professions and walks of life have come forward with their own stories of sexual assault and harassment. Now it appears it might just be the video game industry’s turn in the spotlight. äàëüøå »
2019-8-28 01:36
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Mario Kart Tour arrives on your phone September 25
In a surprise evening announcement, Nintendo revealed that its next big mobile title, Mario Kart Tour, will arrive on September 25. The company made the announcement in an unceremonious tweet. äàëüøå »
2019-8-27 06:27
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GOG Galaxy 2.0 beats all the other PC platforms by joining them (literally)
GOG, that other gaming platform, created a new launcher specifically to help everyone get all their games in one place. I finally tried it, and it’s a surprisingly gratifying experience. The Store Wars of 2019 continue to bubble beneath the crust of the gaming industry — forever brewing into the next big shitstorm should someone dare to declare platform exclusivity. äàëüøå »
2019-8-24 21:36
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Long-dormant Age of Empires IV might resurface in November
Age of Empires IV, a game that’s been teased for two years, is finally going to make its gameplay debut later this year — at least, we hope so. Microsoft turned up empty-handed to this week’s Gamescom. äàëüøå »
2019-8-23 01:18
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Control’s latest trailer showcases extraordinary powers and eerie environs
Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment, which made a name for itself with blockbusters Max Payne and Alan Wake, is a week away from releasing its latest title, Control. The third-person mystery-action-adventure game has a new trailer that blends cinematic elements and gameplay, and it looks bloody fantastic. äàëüøå »
2019-8-22 09:35
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The Club, an ‘MMO’ from one of the Stanley Parable devs, is bonkers
Sometimes I come into work and my European colleagues have had a relatively quiet day. Other days I come in and someone tells me they’ve spotted something so bizarre, so wonderful that I immediately think, “I gotta check this shit out. äàëüøå »
2019-8-21 20:52
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