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Hands-on: ‘For Honor’

For Honor may have carved itself out a compelling niche by mastering an oft-bungled type of hack-and-slash gameplay: one-on-one combat.
Gaming Reviews
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Hands-on: ‘Flinthook’

Flinthook, a little indie “rogue-lite” from Montreal-based developer Tribute, was the smallest game I played at E3. It was also arguably the best.
Gaming Reviews
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Hands-on: ‘Injustice 2’

With Injustice 2, Mortal Kombat developer Netherrealm Studios will attempt to combine its distinctive combat with RPG-style stats and loot.
Gaming Reviews
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E3 Preview: ‘Days Gone’

'Days Gone' seeks to raise the stakes of the zombie-survival genre with smarter monsters, and systems that let players find creative solutions to escape them.
Gaming Reviews
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Hands on: ‘Gears of War 4’

What are we supposed to expect of a sequel that jumps the console generation gap? For Gears of War 4, the answer is to stay the course.
Gaming Reviews
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Hands On: ‘ReCore’

'ReCore' could become the new Legend of Zelda for a new generation of players raised on shooter and RPG elements. Here are our initial impressions.
Gaming Reviews
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Hands on: ‘Battlefield 1’ multiplayer

Battlefield 1 may not be a great “World War I” game, but it feels like a breath of fresh air compared to the sci-fi tropes in so many sci-fi shooters.
Gaming Reviews
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Think before you attack: ‘Titanfall 2’ goes meta in multiplayer mode

Based on playing a short amount of time with 'Titanfall 2's' multiplayer, it seems like the game is on the right track.
Gaming Reviews
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Say it’s not so, Jon Snow: Harington goes bad in ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington will lend his voice and virtual likeness to the villain of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.
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It looks like ‘Halo Wars 2’ will get a multiplayer beta next week

Microsoft seems to have prematurely revealed its plan to hold an open beta for Halo Wars 2 next week during E3.
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Sony confirms PlayStation 4 “Neo” is coming, but not to E3 2016

After months of reports and speculation, Sony has confirmed it plans to launch a more powerful version of the PlayStation 4, codenamed "Neo."
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Remedy shuts down ‘Alan Wake 2’ rumors, confirms two new games in the works

Remedy Entertainment has two as-yet-unannounced games in development, but neither of them will be Alan Wake 2.
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E3 2016 preview: ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare,’ ‘Watchdogs 2,’ and more

E3 is just around the corner, with some of the biggest titles and technology headed for the showroom floor. Here's what to expect come the week of June 14.
Gaming Guides
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‘Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst’ review

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‘Dishonored 2’ emergent gameplay surprising developers even before its release

If you've been worried that Dishonored 2 won't feature that crazy, system-based gameplay that made the original feel special, you may be able to relax.
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A new Olympic ring? Visa’s will allow athletes in Rio to make mobile payments

Visa unveiled a new post-password wearable tech solution, a near-field-communication-based payment ring that syncs to its user's credit card account.
Wearables News
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10 dormant game franchises perfect for bringing back in VR

We have a few ideas about how a few dormant game series might be able to find a new direction on the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or PlayStation VR.
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From video game to the big screen: Assassin's Creed movie trailer released

The first trailer for this year's upcoming Assassin's Creed movie debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday night.
Entertainment News
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Set for kickoff: Electronic Arts will release Madden NFL 17 late this summer

It's OK, football fans. You can breathe. There will be a new Madden this year. Madden NFL 17 is on the way and will hit stores in August.
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‘Battlefield 1’ will bring the EA shooter franchise back to World War I

The next Battlefield game will be called Battlefield 1, and will come out on Xbox One, PS4, and PC this fall.
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Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE sparks new case of localization ‘censorship’ outrage

Footage from Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE has incited a new wave of anger among fans over removing sexualized female imagery in Western ports.
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Altus live stream unveils ‘Persona 5’s’ new trailer and Japanese release date

After a two-week countdown, Atlus revealed that Persona 5 will be released in Japan September 15 during a live stream on Thursday.
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Doom launch trailer offers a few story details, some demons, and buckets of blood

Bethesda released a short launch trailer for Doom, which provides just the slightest bit of insight into the story for the game's single-player campaign.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End review

Gaming Reviews
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The man behind Pong is making mobile games now

Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell has signed a three-game deal with Dutch developer Spil Games to make his "mobile-first" game debut.
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‘Hitman: Season One’ review

Agent 47 finds his stride in the series' episodic reboot.
Gaming Reviews
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Fallout 4 mods coming to consoles in June, PC beta out now

Fallout 4 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will be able to build and add mods to their games in the next couple of months.
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This year’s Call of Duty will be called ‘Infinite Warfare’

The next entry in the Call of Duty series may be called Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, according to a listing briefly posted on the PlayStation Store.
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Hands on: Acer Switch Alpha 12

Computing Reviews
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Report: Red Dead Redemption 2 world map leaked

An image of what may be the world map for an upcoming follow-up to Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption was posted on gaming forum NeoGAF Friday.
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Gamestop executive says new console launches “seem imminent”

During an investor briefing on Thursday, Gamestop COO Tony Bartel told shareholders that a series of new console launches "seems imminent."
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Hovr leg-mover provides a seated desk-exercise alterative

Rather than getting desk-bound workers to stand up, crowdsourced desk exercise device Hovr lets users simulate walking while staying seated.
Computing News
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Halo: Spartan Assault developer goes all in on VR and AR entertainment

Halo: Spartan Assault developer Vanguard Games has merged with virtual reality developer Force Field and is making a game for the Oculus Rift.
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Get ready to flip the table: The Dark Souls board game is coming to Kickstarter

Tabletop game maker Steamforged Games has received permission to raise money for an officially licensed Dark Souls board game.
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