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Rift-exclusive 'Mission: ISS' simulates life on the International Space Station

Oculus has released Mission: ISS, a virtual reality experience that simulates the day-to-day operations of the International Space Station.
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Telltale’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ to make gameplay debut at SXSW

Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series will be unveiled at PAX East this weekend, followed by an interactive gameplay session at SXSW.
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Xbox fans won't get new 'Halo' or 'Gears of War' sequels in 2017

Xbox fans hoping for Halo or Gears of War follow-ups will have to wait, as neither series will see a full-fledged sequel this year.
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PlayStation 4 Pro Boost Mode debuts with latest firmware update

PlayStation 4 Pro owners will see improved performance in games with variable framerates after enabling the platform's new Boost Mode.
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‘Galactic Civilizations III’ adds espionage missions in ‘Crusade’ expansion pack

Galactic Civilizations III will soon get custom factions and espionage missions as part of its Crusade expansion launching this spring.
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Island puzzle game ‘Rime’ launches in May for consoles and PCs

Madrid-based developer Tequila Works revealed today that its desert island puzzler Rime will arrive for consoles and PCs in May.
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Survival horror sequel ‘Outlast 2’ will terrify series fans in April

Outlast 2 will launch digitally for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms via Steam next month alongside a retail series compilation.
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Switch console launch sets 48-hour sales record for Nintendo of America

Nintendo Of America's president confirmed that the Nintendo Switch console launch was the company's biggest ever in the United States.
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'Mother 4' fan sequel renamed as Nintendo's legal threats hit close to home

A creative group of EarthBound fans has renamed its unofficial sequel game in light of recent legal threats aimed at similar fan projects.
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Sony’s PSVR Aim looks like a sci-fi prop, morphs into any gun, launches May 16

Sony will launch its PlayStation VR Aim Controller in May alongside Farpoint, an FPS that offers players full freedom of movement.

'VOEZ' is the first portable-only Nintendo Switch game

Days before the console's worldwide launch, Nintendo revealed that some Switch games will not be playable on user TVs.
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Valve eases SteamVR tracking certification process for hardware creators

Valve has introduced a new online course for SteamVR tracking certification while dropping its in-person training requirements.
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Die-hard PC gamer gets ‘Doom II’ up and running on a Porsche 911 dashboard

Matt Swarthout is pushing the limits of automotive tech with a playable version of Doom II that runs on a Porsche 911's dashboard.
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'Watch Dogs 2' Human Conditions DLC adds new story mode missions, new enemy type

Watch Dogs 2 will get a brand new set of campaign missions with next week's launch of the "Human Conditions" DLC expansion on PS4.
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'Fire Emblem: Heroes' update brings new chapter, with more expected to follow

Nintendo's free-to-play mobile game Fire Emblem: Heroes has updated with a fresh selection of playable heroes and a new storyline chapter.
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Watch the Toyota C-HR kick M. Bison's butt in new Japanese commercial

Toyota's C-HR subcompact crossover invades the world of Street Fighter II to showcase testimonials from Capcom's world warriors.
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‘Cities: Skylines’ makes its console debut on Xbox One with ‘After Dark’ content

Paradox Interactive is bringing an expanded version of its hit strategy game Cities: Skylines to the Xbox One this spring.
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‘Oh, Deer!’ simulates a gory, animal-liquidating road trip to grandma’s house

Indie PC driving game Oh, Deer! challenges players to race to grandma's house on a road filled with antlered wildlife.
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Brand new SNES fighter ‘Unholy Night’ seeks funding for cartridge production

A brand new SNES fighting game is set to launch later this year, decades after the console's final commercial releases left retail shelves.
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Microsoft teases Xbox ‘Project Scorpio’ reveal coming at E3 2017

Microsoft has told Xbox fans to "brace for big news," as the company plans a full reveal for its upcoming 4K-capable Scorpio console.
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Physical video game releases see an increase after a five-year slump

After sinking to a record low number of boxed releases in 2015, the gaming industry now reports a renewed focus on physical video game sales.
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‘FTL’ creators deliver strategic bug-squashing action with ‘Into the Breach’

Into the Breach, the next game from the creators of FTL, blends elements from Fire Emblem, Earth Defense Force, and Starship Troopers.
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Skylanders skips a 2017 console release, refocuses on mobile instead

The Skylanders series will skip an annual console release in 2017 as its developers shift toward mobile gaming and expanded content.
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'MLB: The Show 17' promises revamped gameplay, animation, and physics

MLB: The Show 17 will showcase a variety of engine improvements, and players can expect more realistic animations and improved gameplay.
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E3 2017 will be open to the public, and tickets go on sale soon

The Entertainment Software Association announced that it will sell tickets for E3 2017 to the general public beginning on Monday.
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Live-action prequel to ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ hits Amazon Prime this month

Ubisoft's live-action Ghost Recon Wildlands prequel War Within the Cartel will premiere via Twitch and Amazon Prime Video later this month.
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‘Portal’ Hololens demo explores the wonders of virtual teleportation

Hololens developer kennywdev teases a mixed reality app that incorporates gameplay mechanics from Valve's hit first-person puzzler Portal.
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Obsidian: Lack of internal advocacy killed our Xbox One launch title

Obsidian's CEO sheds light on a pattern of Microsoft executive behavior that has led to the cancellation of multiple Xbox One exclusives.
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European Commission accuses Valve of price fixing, launches investigation

The European Commission has launched an investigation targeting Valve's Steam platform amid geographic price-fixing allegations.
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‘LittleBigPlanet 3,’ other titles free for PlayStation Plus members in February

PlayStation Plus subscribers will soon be able to dive into LittleBigPlanet 3's thousands of community-made levels free of charge.
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Nintendo reveals surprisingly low annual cost for Switch online service in Japan

The Nintendo Switch's online service subscription fee may be a fraction of what players pay for Xbox Live Gold and PlayStation Plus.
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Bungie applies for ‘DestinyCon’ trademark — is a fan expo on the way?

Bungie has submitted a trademark application for "DestinyCon," suggesting that the developer is planning a celebratory event for Destiny fans.
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Nintendo Switch Super Bowl LI commercial features new 'Zelda' footage

A Super Bowl commercial promoting Nintendo's Switch console gives fans a glimpse at boss battles in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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NBA 2K's face-scanning technology protected in landmark court case

Publisher 2K Games has emerged victorious in a court case involving the permanent storage of scanned player faces in its NBA 2K series.