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BioShock Infinite’s second Burial at Sea DLC features non-lethal ‘1998 Mode’

The second part of BioShock Infinite‘s Burial at Sea DLC surfaces (groan) on March 25, and it’ll be anchored (GROAN) by a newly revealed difficulty setting called 1998 Mode. Modeled after the main game’s hardest 1999 Mode difficulty setting, which you can unlock with the Konami code, the new option challenges players to complete Elizabeth’s adventure through […]

PlayStation 4’s latest update adds support for Sony Pulse wireless headsets

The latest firmware update for PlayStation 4, v1.60, adds support for Sony's Pulse wireless headsets, as well as the soon-to-be-release PlayStation Gold Wireless headset.
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Tony Hawk mobile game confirmed, but can the series grind out a hit? [updated]

Activision confirms that a new skateboarding game in the Tony Hawk franchise is in development.
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Marvel brings Daredevil, Luke Cage and more to Netflix in four TV shows and a mini-series

Marvel TV strikes a deal with Netflix to bring at least four 13-episode series' to the streaming video service, along with a tie-in miniseries.

Nintendo Wii and DS to lose online play support in May 2014

Nintendo announces a plan to shut down online gaming services for the Wii and DS/DSi on May 20, 2014. No reason is given for the shutdown.
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Xbox One indie program now include projects from Limbo, Crush, and Tony Hawk devs

Microsoft reveals a list of more than 60 indie developers of varying sizes and backgrounds, all of which are working on Xbox One content under ID@Xbox.
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Sandman adaptation nabs established UK TV writer Jack Thorne

The Joseph Gordon-Levitt/David Goyer-produced adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Sandman moves forward with UK TV writer Jack Thorne set to develop the script.
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Outlast set to scare again in April’s ‘Whistleblower’ add-on

Outlast developer Red Barrels isn't done scaring you. April's Whistleblower DLC returns to Mount Massive for a fresh dose of terror.
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Call of Duty Elite shuts down on February 28

Activision is set to pull the plug on Beachhead Studio's Call of Duty Elite stat-tracking service on February 28.

Batman: Arkham Origins gets Mr. Freeze DLC in April

WB Montreal is set to release the Mr. Freeze-focused "Cold, Cold Heart" DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins in April 2014.
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Dungeon Defenders 2 grows up with a new focus on colorful loot

We go hands-on with a pre-alpha version of Trendy Entertainment's action-RPG/tower defense mash-up, Dungeon Defenders 2.
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Godzilla’s latest trailer stomps onto the Internet with a clear look at the monster’s face

The latest trailer for Godzilla shows the mighty monster as it destroys city blocks, bridges, planes, trains, and automobiles.
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DayZ creator to leave game’s lead dev role, launch indie studio

DayZ creator Dean Hall confirms that he intends to leave his lead development role at Bohemia Interactive by the end of 2014.

Marvel’s Doctor Strange director shortlist contains four candidates

An apparent shortlist of directors for Marvel Studios' Phase Three adaptation of Doctor Strange emerges.
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The Witness screens deftly avoid the threat of exploding clowns

Number None releases a colorful assortment of new screens from The Witness, highlighting the game's marsh research facility.
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New screens and a release date for Gabriel Knight creator’s Moebius: Empire Rising

Check out the release date and a whole bunch of new screens from Gabriel Knight creator Jane Jensen's Moebius: Empire Rising.
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Xbox One Media Remote revealed, out in early March

Microsoft reveals the Xbox One Media Remote, a $24.99 peripheral that manages video playback functions and offers limited control of your TV.
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TowerFall Ascension lines up to compete with Titanfall in March

Matt Thorson brings TowerFall Ascension, a port of his popular Ouya-exclusive multiplayer arrow battle game, to PC and PS4 on March 11.

Fantastic Four reboot’s superhero casting nears completion

20th Century Fox is close to finalizing deals with four actors to star in Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot.
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Breaking up the Rock Band: Harmonix sets the stage for reinvention

With Chroma, Harmonix is on the cusp of reinventing itself as a smaller, more agile studio committed to taking creative risks on projects built with less up-front investment and more involvement from players at an early stage.
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The spirit of River City Ransom lives on in Treachery in Beatdown City

Treachery in Beatdown City, a game in the vein of River City Ransom that fuses lo-fi brawling with turn-based RPG mechanics, is now on Kickstarter.
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Guardians of the Galaxy debut trailer tickles Marvel’s funnybone

In case you weren't aware, Marvel Studio's summer blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy is a comedy, as this trailer makes abundantly clear.
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Irrational Games to shut down, BioShock franchise now in 2K’s hands

Irrational Games founder and BioShock series creator Ken Levine confirms that the studio will be shutting down following the release of BioShock Infinite's final DLC release, Burial at Sea - Part 2.
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Guardians of the Galaxy trailer teased with 15 seconds of footage

Marvel Studios reveals a 15-second teaser for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy debut trailer, which premieres on the February 18 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Your guide to kicking off your criminal career in ‘Payday 2’

Here are a few tips and strategies for those who are just getting started with Overkill Software's fun, co-op play-driven heist simulator, 'Payday 2'.

Dead Island: Riptide guide – Surviving in an apocalyptic paradise

We share the benefit of our 30+ hours of time spent in Dead Island: Riptide's blood-spattered paradise with a guide to surviving in Techland's latest take on the zombie apocalypse.
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Chroma mixes rhythmic play with first-person shooting in thumping neon landscapes

We take a very early peek at Chroma, a free-to-play multiplayer arena shooter that makes heavy use of rhythm-based mechanics. It's the product of a collaboration between Harmonix and Hidden Path Entertainment.

Ryse: Son of Rome gets bigger and bloodier with new DLC

Microsoft will run 10 days of Ryse: Son of Rome sales leading up to the February 28 release of the Mars' Chosen Pack DLC, which adds new maps, a new character skin, and a new survival mode to the Xbox One game.
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Battlefield 4 due for DLC drops in February and March

DICE confirms launch plans for upcoming Battlefield 4 DLC, one due in February with the other set to drop in late March.
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Xbox Entertainment reportedly developing ’90s music series based on Nas

Xbox Entertainment reportedly has a fictional half-hour series in development based on the life of 1990s rapper Nas.
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Dead Rising 3 DLC continues with the release of ‘Fallen Angel’

Capcom and Microsoft do a stealth release of the second Dead Rising 3 DLC pack.
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Xbox One party update in March takes some encouraging steps

Microsoft Chief Product Officer Marc Whitten reveals the to-be-added features in the company's planned March 2014 Xbox One update, which addresses issues with the consoles party and multiplayer system.
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Xbox One stereo headset adapter opens up voice chat options in early March

Microsoft is set to expand the array of voice chat options on Xbox One with the early March release of an official stereo headset and headset adapter.
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World of Speed screens race into view

Take a peek at Slightly Mad Studios' upcoming massively multiplayer racing game World of Speed in this bundle of newly released screens. The F2P PC game is supposed to arrive sometime in 2014.
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Flappy Bird is gone forever, so play one of these better games instead

Don't be sad about the demise of Flappy Bird. See it as a good thing! Now you're free to play any of the other fantastic mobile games on your touch device of choice. Here are five that we recommend.

Rabbids movie coming from Ubisoft and Sony Pictures

Ubisoft Motion Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment partner to develop a feature-length motion pictures based on Ubi's Rabbids, the diabolical bunnies that appear in the Rayman Raving Rabbids series.
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Worms Battlegrounds, Nutjitsu confirmed for ID@Xbox on Xbox One

Team 17's Worms Battlegrounds and Ninjabee's Nutjitsu are mentioned by Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer as being among the first offerings for the company's indie-friendly ID@Xbox program.
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Preacher adaptation heads to AMC thanks to Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg

Sony Pictures Television strikes a development deal with AMC that will see Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg bring a series based on the Warren Ellis/Steve Dillion comic book series Preacher to the network.