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Meet the men who built the only perfect video game: Tetris

More than 30 years after it was first created, Tetris still going strong. Thank its architects, Alexei Pajitnov and Henk Rogers, who continue to bring it to every new type of screen they can find.
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Evolve adds hunters, maps, a monster, and more on March 31

Turtle Rock Studios' first post-release add-on content for Evolve launches on March 31, bringing four new hunters, two new maps, a new monster, and more to the game.
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Nintendo’s top secret ‘NX’ gaming machine aims for a ‘brand new concept’

Nintendo's Satoru Iwata reveals that the company is working on a new gaming hardware product, codenamed "NX." He said to expect additional details in 2016, but the aim is to deliver on a "brand new concept."
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Nintendo is planning a smartphone game membership service

Nintendo and DeNA have entered into a partnership that aims, for the first time ever, to bring the former's massive stable of beloved characters to smart devices.

How to pull off for your first Heists in GTA Online

Here are some tips and strategies to help get you set up and ready to run through GTA Online's big-money heists, newly added to all versions of the game in a free update.
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel’s final DLC answers pressing questions about Claptrap

The final DLC add-on for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is Claptastic Votage, a new story in which the heroes plunge into Claptrap's robot brain.
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Final Fantasy XV embraces action and exploration, and that’s just great

We've sampled the first hour of the upcoming Final Fantasy XV demo, which is packed in with launch day copies of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD.
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Only an inch thin, Nvidia’s Shield microconsole cuts through 4K video, games

Nvidia reimagines its Shield brand as a living room-friendly micro-console. Weighing under 2 pounds, the Tegra X1-powered device is capable of streaming AAA games and video from 4K sources.
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King’s Quest gives a wink to old fans with throwbacks, unwavering focus on story

Take an early peek at The Odd Gentlemen's King's Quest, which returns in 2015 with a five-chapter release structure and a revised approach to a familiar game.
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood explores the world before World War II was won by Nazis

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood tells a prequel story set before the events of 2014's Wolfenstein: The New Order. Bethesda confirms that the standalone game is coming in May 2015.
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain release date is set for September 1

Konami confirms a September 1, 2015 release date and collector's edition details for the console versions of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. A Steam version is coming at a later date.
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PlayStation’s virtual reality headset Project Morpheus to launch in 2016

Sony confirms plans to launch its virtual reality headset Project Morpheus sometime during the first half of 2016. There's no indication of price or other details at this time.
Battlefield: Hardline interview

Battlefield Hardline Premium takes a new approach to season passes for add-ons

Battlefield Hardline's DLC season pass is required to unlock a number of in-game features, including cosmetic gun customization, expanded stat-keeping, and a Prestige-like "Legendary" system.
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The Walking Dead recap: Always ‘Remember’ Rick’s dearly departed beard

The survivors reach a new milestone in their post-apocalyptic lives, but is salvation all that it's cracked up to be?
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Here’s how to play Destiny harder co-op stuff when you’ve got no friends around

There's no matchmaking in Destiny for raids, nightfalls, and heroic strikes, but you can find a number of handy resources on the web that help you group up with others. Here are some tips for using them.
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Here’s your guide to living life after level 20 in Destiny [updated 12/22/14]

Does Destiny really just start once you hit level 20? Well it certainly doesn't end! Here's a guide to help you get a handle on the late-game systems.
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Microsoft chops $20 off the price of an annual Xbox Live Gold subscription [updated]

Microsoft drops the cost of Xbox Live Gold subscriptions by $20, from $60 down to $40. The company says it's a sale, but there's no formal end date, so it will be ongoing for "a while."
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New features make Destiny’s companion app essential for every player

The Destiny companion app has been updated with the release of patch v1.1.1. Players now have the ability to move gear around between their inventory and Vault.
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Telltale Games and Lionsgate look to reinvent TV with a ‘Super Show’

Telltale Games and Lionsgate come together to create what they're calling a "Super Show," which melds the passive TV experience with the interactive, Telltale-style story-driven adventure.
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Nintendo, why do you seem to hate your fans so much?

Here's an open letter to Nintendo, asking why the company would make such unfortunate, anti-consumer choices for the New 3DS XL handheld when it's clearly conceived as an upgrade proposition for fans.
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‘New Nintendo 3DS’ (that’s what it’s called) adds two more buttons and an extra control stick

Nintendo reveals a "New" 3DS handheld that adds two shoulder buttons, a second analog control stick, and an assortment of other form factor and hardware tweaks. It's coming to Japan in standard and XL formats on October 11.
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Look like Halo’s Master Chief with this federally compliant motorcycle helmet

Toys and collectibles maker NECA reveals its Halo - Master Chief Modular Motorcycle Helmet, set to ship in July 2015. It's compliant with federal safety guidelines and ready for street use.
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Amiibos can unlock free, classic Nintendo games in an upcoming Wii U app

An upcoming free Wii U app allows Amiibos to unlock select, playable scenes from classic NES and SNES games at no additional charge.
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Four hunters, one monster: See all the angles in Evolve’s new interactive trailer

The latest look at Turtle Rock Studios' Evolve is an interactive trailer that allows viewers to switch between the perspectives of five playable characters.
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Evolve begins the hunt on October 21

2K Games sets an October 21 release date for Evolve, the four-versus-one cooperative/competitive shooter from Left 4 Dead creator Turtle Rock Studios.

Evolve is a next-gen co-op shooter from Left 4 Dead dev Turtle Rock Studios

The next trick for Left 4 Dead creator Turtle Rock Studios is officially revealed to be Evolve, a cooperative shooter in which four player-controlled alien hunters take on a fifth player's increasingly powerful beast.
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Dune beetles and other desert dwellers hunt the hunters in our latest look at Evolve

Our latest look at Evolve reveals four new hunters, each of which brings a different set of skills and tools to the 4v1 "kill the giant monster" action.
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Evolve release delayed, the hunt now begins in February 2015

Take-Two Interactive's latest earnings call brings confirmation that Turtle Rock Studios' Evolve will be delayed until February 2015.
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Evolve and No Man’s Sky lead the Best of E3 2014 winners

Evolve and No Man's Sky come out on top in the annual Best of E3 awards, with four and three wins, respectively, including a Best of Show nod for Evolve.
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Want to play in Evolve’s ‘Big Alpha’? It starts on October 30

Xbox One users can get another taste of Evolve in its Big Alpha test, starting on October 30. PlayStation 4 and Windows users will be able to join starting on October 31.
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You can play Evolve’s ‘Big Alpha’ on PS4 now, and everyone gets to play a little longer too

2K Games confirms that the 'Big Alpha' test for Evolve has launched on PS4 following unexpected delays related to console firmware issues. The alpha now ends on November 4 at 12pm PT for all platforms.
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Evolve isn’t out until February 2015, but you can play it before then

2K Games and Turtle Rock Studios confirm plans to stage a "Big Alpha" for Evolve, with registration invites being handed out to PAX Prime attendees and offered up on the game's social channels.
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Evolve open beta comes to Xbox One only in January 2015

Turtle Rock Studios confirms that the open beta for Evolve, previously planned for fall 2015, will come exclusively to Xbox One in January 2015.
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This new Evolve trailer breaks down exactly how the game works

This new Evolve trailer from Turtle Rock Studios and 2K Games explains how every facet of the game works, from the monster and the hunters pursuing it to the different modes and alien creatures players contend with.

‘Dying Light’ couples a familiar zombie apocalypse with some fresh twists

Techland is no stranger to open world, first-person zombie games, but its upcoming 'Dying Light' trots out some cool tweaks to the formula with a focus on rapid parkour traversal mechanics and careful evasion.
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Spider-Man joins Marvel’s movie-verse in a long-term partnership with Sony

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment confirm a deal to bring the latter's Spider-Man franchise into the ongoing Marvel Cinematic Universe series of releases.
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Destiny’s arsenal of guns is set for some imminent changes

Bungie runs through the weapon balance changes that will be introduced in Destiny's v1.1.1 patch, which is due to arrive before the end of February 2015.
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Nerd out on video games with us at the 2015 DICE Summit

The 2015 DICE Summit is underway, and you can keep it locked here all week to watch every talk.