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SteamVR's new 'asynchronous reprojection' feature aims to reduce VR lag

Valve's latest SteamVR beta introduces a new "asynchronous reprojection" feature that aims to reduce lag and visual stuttering within VR applications.
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‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ will feature original ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ trainers

Nintendo revealed that the playable trainer characters from Pokémon Red and Blue will return for a pair of high-stakes battles in the upcoming Sun and Moon.
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PS4 gets Neo Geo support this year with ‘Metal Slug’ and more

Hamster Corporation announced that a slate of classic Neo Geo games, including 'Metal Slug', will be ported to the PlayStation 4 by the end of 2016.
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‘Overwatch’ Season 3 allows players to keep their current Skill Ratings

Blizzard's Overwatch will begin its third season of competitive play in December, and players will keep their current Skill Ratings during the offseason.
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Blizzard teases upcoming 'Hearthstone' expansion reveal at BlizzCon

Blizzard is teasing its next 'Hearthstone' expansion and fans can get a peek at its contents by asking a Blizzard-authored Facebook chatbot for clues.
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Google takes on eye-tracking virtual reality technology with Eyefluence purchase

Google purchased VR eye-tracking software developer Eyefluence, reigniting rumors that the company is developing an unannounced wireless VR headset.
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PlayStation 4 hack enables Linux on recent Sony firmware

Sony's PlayStation 4 has been hacked once again, as a new video shows the console running an unsanctioned Linux build courtesy of a web browser exploit.
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‘The Division’ update overhauls late-game elements to make it more challenging

Publisher Ubisoft has launched a major update for its squad-based third-person shooter 'The Division' that rebalances a number of late-game elements.
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Original SNES ‘Rayman,’ long thought lost, unearthed by series’ creator

Michel Ancel has uncovered a scrapped prototype of the original Super NES version of Rayman, developed years before its 32-bit retail launch.
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‘Pokémon Go’ gets spooky this week with Halloween-themed event

Pokémon Go is getting a free update just in time for Halloween, and players can expect to encounter rare Pokémon more frequently as the holiday approaches.
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Cloud Imperium Games’ alpha version of ‘Star Citizen’ is free to play this week

An alpha version of the massively crowdfunded space combat and exploration game Star Citizen is free to download for new players this week.
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Ubisoft blames 'Watch Dogs 2' PC delay on control concerns, graphical issues

Publisher Ubisoft has pushed back the PC launch of its open-world action game Watch Dogs 2, citing a need to optimize its presentation and controls.
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‘Pokémon Sun,’ ‘Moon’ data miners extract new characters, Alolan forms from demo

Hackers found that a demo version of Nintendo's Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon contains dozens of previously unannounced creatures, forms, and evolutions.
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HTC launches virtual reality-focused Viveport M storefront for Android

Hardware manufacturer HTC launched a beta version of Viveport M, an Android-compatible client for its Viveport virtual reality app storefront.
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Footage of Metallica video game ‘Damage Inc.’ surfaces years after it was canceled

The first-ever gameplay footage from Metallica's scrapped car combat game Damage Inc. has surfaced more than a decade after it was originally announced.
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Virtual reality for the masses: Atari founder launches Modal VR platform

Atari founder Nolan Bushnell has launched Modal VR, an enterprise-oriented virtual reality platform that can track multiple users in a large play area.
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PlayStation 3 early adopters can now claim ‘Other OS’ settlement cash

Did you buy a PlayStation 3 console prior to April 2010? If you did, you're entitled to a cash settlement as a result of a class action lawsuit.
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PlayStation VR adds support for 360-degree videos and photos

The PlayStation 4 will soon support 360-degree videos and photos courtesy of a forthcoming VR-focused update for the console's built-in Media Player.
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More than 300 companies and developers sign on with SteamVR Tracking

More than 300 companies have licensed SteamVR Tracking technology over the last two months, Valve revealed during its annual Steam Dev Days event.
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AMD drops support for Raptr-developed PC performance app Gaming Evolved

AMD video card owners who used the Gaming Evolved app to regulate in-game performance will need to find a replacement fast, as AMD is dropping its support.
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Sports Illustrated tackles VR with first-person documentary ‘Capturing Everest’

Sports Illustrated promises to capture "the first complete ascent of Everest in VR" as part of its upcoming documentary miniseries Capturing Everest.
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‘Gears of War 4’ devs respond to fan feedback with first-day multiplayer tweaks

The Coalition has outlined a number of tweaks, fixes, and changes coming to Gears of War 4's online multiplayer component.
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Ubisoft gives away 'Beyond Good & Evil' via Uplay as sequel rumors reignite

Michel Ancel's revered action-adventure game Beyond Good & Evil will be free to download this month as publisher Ubisoft celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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PlayStation VR launch title ‘Thumper’ hits PS4, PC ahead of schedule

Anticipated PlayStation VR launch title 'Thumper' will debut ahead of schedule on Monday for both the PlayStation 4 and for PC platforms via Steam.
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Time-bending FPS 'Superhot VR' launches alongside Oculus Touch in December

A virtual reality version of the minimalistically stylish first-person shooter Superhot will launch alongside Oculus Touch controllers in December.
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New 'Prey' trailer shows that players can swap out male lead for heroine

Arkane Studios has released an alternate version of Prey's recent QuakeCon trailer, revealing that gamers can play as either a male or female lead.
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Redesigned PlayStation 4 DualShock controller now sold as a stand-alone item

Sony has released its redesigned DualShock 4 controllers at retail, giving PlayStation 4 owners a chance to upgrade without having to buy a new console.
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‘For Honor’ ditches split-screen co-op, despite Ubisoft calling it ‘a key feature’

Developer Ubisoft Montreal revealed that its upcoming hack-and-slash action game For Honor will no longer offer a promised split-screen co-op mode.
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Time to upgrade your 3DS SD card: 'Pokémon Sun,' 'Moon' need more than 3GB each

Looking forward to downloading digital copies of Pokémon Sun and Moon for your Nintendo 3DS next month? You may need to upgrade your external storage.
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HTC, GREE, and others invest $1.2 million in VR social platform VRChat

VRChat has successfully raised $1.2 million as part of its initial round of funding, earning the support of heavy-hitters like HTC and GREE VR Capital.
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Castlevania successor 'Bloodstained' finds a publisher after Kickstarter success

Publisher 505 Games signed with Castlevania series producer Koji Igarashi to publish the Kickstarter-funded platformer Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
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New color-swapped Nintendo 2DS units hit retail in November

Nintendo 2DS introduces new color schemes for its family of handheld gaming consoles in time for the upcoming launch of 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Pokémon Moon'.
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‘Batman: Arkham VR’ features an hourlong campaign with limited extras

If you're picking up Batman: Arkham VR along with your new PlayStation VR headset next week, you may reach its ending after an hour's worth of playtime.
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‘Darkest Dungeon’ dives deeper with vampiric DLC chapter in early 2017

Indie developer Red Hook Studios revealed that its turn-based roguelike RPG Darkest Dungeon will get its first major expansion in early 2017.