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Nintendo publishing Style Savvy, Disney Magical World sequels as 2DS price drops

Nintendo is publishing a pair of youth-oriented 3DS games in North America this fall to spur sales of its 2DS system, which will soon drop in price to $80.
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Infinity proves fleeting as Disney exits console game publishing, shutters developer

Disney has halted development of its Disney Infinity games, ending production of all tie-in figures and shuttering series developer Avalanche Software.
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Phoenix Wright: Spirit Of Justice coming to 3DS eShop this fall

Phoenix Wright will return for another round of courtroom action in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice via the 3DS eShop this fall.
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Heist-oriented quests, new stunts part of online updates for Grand Theft Auto V

GTA Online players can expect to see new contraband trafficking missions and vehicular stunt tracks in the coming months as part of a major update.
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Final Fantasy X and X-2 hit Steam this week with gameplay improvements

Square Enix's classic RPGs Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 will arrive on PC platforms this week with upgraded graphics and optional "game boosters."
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Need for Speed skips annual release, next sequel coming in 2017

Publisher Electronic Arts announced that another one of its major franchises will skip a 2016 launch as the next Need for Speed game targets a 2017 release.
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Donkey Kong crown reclaimed: World record score breaks 1.2 million

Competition for Donkey Kong's world record grew to a fever pitch this week, as Wes Copeland reclaimed the title with an impressive score of 1,218,000.
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Minecraft: Wii U Edition gets free Mario-themed DLC this month

Mario and his pals will soon venture into the blocky world of Mojang's Minecraft as part of a free update for Minecraft: Wii U Edition launching this month.
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No More Heroes director’s The Silver Case gets a PC remake in 2016

No More Heroes series director Goichi Suda's The Silver Case will be playable in English for the first time ever in an upcoming remastered PC port.
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Uncharted: Fortune Hunter for iOS and Android unlocks Uncharted 4 bonuses

Uncharted series star Nathan Drake makes his first-ever appearance on iOS and Android devices this week with the launch of Uncharted: Fortune Hunter.
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Cruis’n USA arcade sequel spotted at Chicago location test

Classic Nintendo 64 and arcade racer Cruis'n USA is due for a revival with the upcoming launch of an arcade sequel developed by Raw Thrills.
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Pocket Card Jockey from Pokemon developer out now on 3DS eShop

Pokemon developer Game Freak returns to the Nintendo 3DS eShop this week with Pocket Card Jockey, an oddball title that mixes solitaire with horse racing.
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PS4 Shadow of the Beast returns to its roots with unlockable Amiga game

An upcoming PS4 reboot of the classic platformer Shadow of the Beast will include an emulated version of the original Amiga game as an unlockable bonus.
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Burnout creators to unleash Dangerous Golf on Xbox One, PS4, PC in June

Dangerous Golf, an over-the-top parody sports sim from the creators of the Burnout series, will make its explosive debut on consoles and PCs in June.
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Fallout 4 players to explore Far Harbor in this month's storyline DLC

The first major storyline expansion for Bethesda's post-apocalyptic action-RPG Fallout 4 will launch later this month as part of the Far Harbor DLC pack.
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Humble’s Eye Candy Bundle is rich in retro PC style

Humble Bundle's latest pay-what-you-want collection of Steam-redeemable PC games includes retro standouts like Towerfall: Ascension and A Boy and His Blob.
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Sequel to classic arcade shoot-’em-up Raiden hits Xbox One later this month

Once a staple of gas stations across the United States, the classic arcade shoot-'em-up Raiden is set to return with a sequel on the Xbox One this month.
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Supernatural thriller Dishonored 2 hits PS4, Xbox One, PC in November

Publisher Bethesda revealed that Arkane Studios' first-person, stealth-action game Dishonored 2 will hit the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs in November.
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Canceled Super Meat Boy port resurfaces on Wii U this month

Team Meat's breakout indie platformer hit Super Meat Boy will make its long-awaited debut for Nintendo consoles later this month as a Wii U eShop title.
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Squid Sisters get moment in the sun as amiibo figures that unlock Splatoon content

Nintendo announced new amiibo this week, revealing that Splatoon players can unlock in-game content via figures based on Squid Sisters Callie and Marie.
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Mighty No. 9 release date finalized after many delays

Comcept's Mega Man-inspired action game Mighty No. 9 is primed for a June release after weathering multiple delays in the months leading up to its launch.
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Sega Genesis ROM hacks hit Steam, with bizarre results

Sega has opened the floodgates on a new wave of bizarre and unconventional fan mods, thanks to a recent Sega Genesis emulator frontend update on Steam.
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Rejoice! Xenoblade Chronicles is out now on Wii U eShop

The debut chapter in the Xenoblade Chronicles series hits the Wii U eShop this week, alongside a free-to-play, amiibo-driven puzzler from Nintendo.
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Sony selects the next batch of freebies for PlayStation Plus

Sony announced May's PlayStation Plus freebies, revealing that PS4 subscribers will receive free digital copies of Tropico 5, Table Top Racing, and more.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Collector’s Edition detailed

Publisher Square Enix details Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's backing narrative in a new trailer that focuses on cybernetic protagonist Adam Jensen.
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Time-warping FPS Superhot coming to Xbox One in May

Time-bending first-person shooter Superhot will make its Xbox One debut on May 3rd, following up on its February launch for the PlayStation 4 and PCs.
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Peggle, Costume Quest 2 free with Xbox Live Gold in May

Xbox Live Gold subscribers will see a new batch of free Xbox One and Xbox 360 games in May, including Double Fine's Costume Quest 2 and PopCap's Peggle.
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Rock Band 4 gets online multiplayer in paid expansion this fall

A long-requested online multiplayer mode is coming to the co-op band simulation title Rock Band 4 this fall as part of a paid expansion pack.
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Gears of War 4 pre-orders open, Season Pass detailed

Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its Xbox One exclusive Gears of War 4, revealing the contents of the game's Season Pass and Ultimate Edition.
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River City Ransom returns with 3DS sequel this summer

A new entry in the classic River City Ransom series will premiere for the Nintendo 3DS in North America this summer, publisher Natsume announced today.
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Sega evokes 16-bit nostalgia with Mega Drive Classics Hub on Steam

Sega is updating its Steam catalog of classic Genesis and Mega Drive games with a new 3D interface that simulates a console gaming fanatic's bedroom.
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Microsoft ends Xbox 360 console production after 10 years

Microsoft is ending production of new Xbox 360 consoles due to "the realities of manufacturing a product over a decade old."
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Rocket League’s free ‘Hoops’ update may be slam dunk with NBA fans

A new basketball-themed game mode is coming to Rocket League, and players will soon be able to outfit their vehicles with official NBA team logos.
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Bastion creator reveals stylish RPG Pyre

Bastion creator Supergiant Games has revealed its latest project, announcing that the "party-based role-playing game" Pyre is due to launch in 2017.