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Nintendo waxes nostalgic with Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow trailer

Nintendo tugs at the heartstrings of Pokemon fans everywhere this week with a new trailer celebrating the 3DS launch of the original Game Boy Pokemon games.
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Ubisoft seeks trained operatives for Tom Clancy's The Division open beta

Ubisoft is rolling out an open beta for its squad-based third-person shooter Tom Clancy's The Division on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC platforms.
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Sega classics Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe free on Steam for a limited time

Sega is giving away digital PC copies of Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and other titles from its catalog on Steam as part of a limited-time promotional event.
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Silent Hills director Kojima, star Reedus share reunion

Metal Gear Solid series director Hideo Kojima has tweeted a potentially significant "reunion" photograph with would-be Silent Hills star Norman Reedus.
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Lupe Fiasco beats champion player at Street Fighter V debut event

Rapper Lupe Fiasco earned a narrow victory over global fighting game champion Daigo Umehara during a high-energy Street Fighter V exhibition event.
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Lost Nintendo classic Kuru Kuru Kururin resurfaces on Wii U

Kuru Kuru Kururin, a long-lost Game Boy Advance classic, makes its first-ever appearance in North America this week via the Wii U eShop.
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Splatoon Splatfest pits Red vs. Blue for Pokemon’s 20th anniversary

Splatoon's latest Splatfest event is a true trial for the Nintendo faithful, asking participants one simple question: Pokemon Red, or Pokemon Blue?
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Capcom outlines features, modes bundled with Street Fighter V at launch

Capcom announced which modes and features Street Fighter V will offer on launch day, revealing that many key aspects will be locked away for future updates.
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Star Kart is a universe where Star Wars and Mario Kart had a beautiful baby

Dark Pixel's latest production sees Nintendo's mascot characters piloting a fleet of Star Wars spacecraft, resulting in a unforgettable Mario Kart mashup.
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Super Smash Bros’ DLC characters fight it out in Nintendo’s final trailer

Nintendo has released a memorable sendoff trailer showcasing all of the characters added to Super Smash Bros.' playable roster over the past year.
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The Walking Dead’s Michonne stars in a Telltale-produced miniseries

Developer Telltale Games will tackle Robert Kirkman's work for a third time with The Walking Dead: Michonne, a three-episode miniseries debuting this month.
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Cookie Clicker deploys major update, putting global productivity at risk

Indie developer Julien "Orteil" Thiennot has released a long-awaited update for his hit browser game Cookie Clicker, reigniting a global addiction.
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Classic puzzler Lumines returns this year on iOS and Android

Q Entertainment's classic block-dropping puzzler Lumines will return with a pair of mobile games launching later this year, developer Mobcast announced.
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Final Fantasy Tactics director's Kickstarter game now on indefinite hiatus

Playdek has suspended development of Unsung Story, a Kickstarter-funded tactical RPG designed by Final Fantasy Tactics director Yasumi Matsuno.
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Capcom unveils Street Fighter V full-length CG trailer

Publisher Capcom has released a full-length trailer for Street Fighter V, giving an early glimpse at the game's roster of featured competitors.
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Respawn confirms single-player campaign for Titanfall 2

Titanfall series writer Jesse Stern confirmed that Titanfall 2 will include a single-player campaign, addressing criticism aimed at the series' 2014 debut.
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Stuck in The Witness? These tips will put you on the right track

If you've spent the last few weeks trapped on an abandoned island, you're not alone. Here’s how you can survive The Witness and keep your sanity intact.
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Bethesda's Todd Howard nabs GDCA lifetime achievement award

Organizers of the 16th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards announced that Bethesda's Todd Howard will receive the event's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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EA now accepting signups for Mirror's Edge Catalyst prerelease beta

Electronic Arts is now accepting signups for a Mirror's Edge Catalyst closed beta launching ahead of the game's multiplatform retail release in May.
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Nintendo details Zelda: Twilight Princess HD gameplay improvements

Nintendo has a number of major changes in store for its upcoming HD revamp of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, resulting in a streamlined experience.
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Warm up the BFG! Bethesda’s long-delayed Doom reboot arrives May 13

Bethesda Softworks announced that a reboot of id Software's landmark first-person shooter Doom will debut for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs in May.
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Sega's 7th Dragon III Code: VFD announced for U.S. release on Nintendo 3DS

Publisher Sega announced that its Nintendo 3DS RPG 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is due for a North American launch later this year.
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Nintendo’s first mobile app will debut in March, alongside a new user account system

Nintendo has revealed plans to launch a unified "My Nintendo" user account system across all of its gaming platforms worldwide in March.
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Can BB-8 be made even cuter? Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens announced

Disney has teamed up with Warner Bros. and developer TT Games to produce an video game adaptation of Star Wars: The Force Awakens featuring Lego characters.
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Move over Tupac, Hatsune Miku: Splatoon’s Squid Sisters perform live in Japan

Fresh off of their first-ever live show in Japan, Splatoon's starring Squid Sisters may soon be immortalized as collectible amiibo figurines.
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Sony puts March’s PlayStation Plus freebie up for vote

Sony is relaunching its PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Vote to Play" campaign, letting service subscribers choose one of next month's free games.
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‘Let’s Play’ enters the public domain as USPTO kills Sony’s trademark attempt

The USPTO has updated its rejection of Sony's recent "Let's Play" trademark request, essentially rendering the phrase part of the public domain.
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Canceled Saints Row PSP spinoff released for free by creators

Developer Volition has unearthed a canceled PSP entry in its Saints Row series, and is now giving away an unfinished prototype version free of charge.
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Here’s what you’ll get with The Division’s Season Pass

Ubisoft announced its DLC plans for Tom Clancy's The Division, revealing that Season Pass buyers will receive three expansions in the months after launch.
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Nintendo eShop updates with a double-dose of Final Fantasy

This week, the Nintendo eShop hosts the 3DS action-RPG spinoff Final Fantasy Explorers and a Wii U Virtual Console version of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
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Gears of War 2, Hand of Fate free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in February

Xbox Live Gold subscribers have another prime batch of free games to look forward to next month, including highlights like Gears of War 2 and Hand of Fate.
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Downwell brings Spelunky-styled action to Android

Critically acclaimed indie action game Downwell is now available for Android devices courtesy of a new port from creator Moppin and Devolver Digital.
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EVO 2016 tournament lineup revealed, expanded Vegas venue announced

Street Fighter V and Pokken Tournament join a lineup of returning favorites for this year's EVO 2016 international fighting game tournament in Las Vegas.
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PlayStation Plus offers up Helldivers, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax for subscribers in February

Sony announced that PlayStation Plus members will receive free copies of Helldivers, Nom Nom Galaxy, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and other titles in February.