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Want to play ‘Resident Evil 7 in virtual reality? You’ll need a PlayStation VR headset

Sorry, Rift and Vive owners. The virtual reality component of Capcom's Resident Evil 7 will be exclusive to PlayStation VR headsets for at least 12 months.
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Oculus Touch includes 'Rock Band VR' accessory, works with existing guitars

Harmonix revealed that Rock Band VR will be compatible with legacy guitar peripherals thanks to an accessory bundled with Oculus Touch controllers.
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HTC Viveport online app store now open to virtual reality fans worldwide

HTC is rolling out its VR-focused digital storefront worldwide. It will allow HTC Vive owners to browse, purchase, and download virtual reality games.
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'Psychonauts 2' backers can now earn a return on their investment via sales

Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured SEC qualification for Psychonauts 2, entitling backers to an investment return on future sales of the game.
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Major 'Stardew Valley' update adds new maps, buildings, and divorce options

ConcernedApe charts a number of major changes for its farmlife simulation game Stardew Valley, including new starting farms, buildings, and divorce options.
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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game set for English-language release in October

A collectible card game featuring characters from the Final Fantasy series of console RPGs will see an English-language release in North America next month.
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‘Resident Evil HD,’ ‘Transformers: Devastation’ free with PlayStation Plus in October

Sony revealed its October lineup of PlayStation Plus freebies, including PS4 versions of Resident Evil HD Remaster and Transformers: Devastation.
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Tour Lara Croft's manor in 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' with PlayStation VR

Publisher Square Enix announced a collection of PlayStation VR-exclusive content bundled with the upcoming PS4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider.
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Ubisoft buys ‘2048’ creator Ketchapp, expanding mobile market presence

Publisher Ubisoft has purchased casual games studio Ketchapp, creator of the popular Threes clone 2048 and other hit mobile apps.
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‘Battlefield 1’ single-player campaign trailer makes an explosive debut

EA DICE gives players a glimpse of the brutal narrative that defines Battlefield 1's single-player campaign in a new trailer introducing its starring cast.
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Update: The Xbox One’s N64 emulator is already gone

MobWi has updated its cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator with Xbox One support, making Super Mario 64 and other classics playable on Microsoft's console.
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Can your PC handle ‘Civilization VI’?

2K Games announced its system requirements for Civilization VI, giving fans a heads up on the hardware required for the latest entry in the series.
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PlayStation VR showpiece launch title ‘Rez Infinite’ supports 4K, 60FPS on PS4 Pro

PlayStation VR launch title Rez Infinite will output at 4K resolution with smoother framerates when played using PlayStation 4 Pro console hardware.
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First ‘Dark Souls III’ expansion, ‘Ashes of Ariandel,’ teased in new gameplay trailer

Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new 'Dark Souls III' trailer giving fans an early look at the upcoming 'Ashes of Ariandel' expansion.

PS4 Pro specs are ‘not enough to do true 4K,’ says Xbox executive

Xbox senior director of product management and planning Albert Penello claims that Sony's upcoming PS4 Pro console is "not enough to do true 4K."
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‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ to get post-launch ‘Pokémon Bank’ support

The Pokémon Company revealed this week that the upcoming Nintendo 3DS RPG duo Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon will be upgraded with Pokémon Bank support.
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Xbox One S hardware bundle includes cross-platform ‘Minecraft’, added content

A new Xbox One S hardware bundle includes copies of Minecraft for Xbox One and Windows 10, along with an array of bonus Minecraft-themed goodies.
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‘The Legend of Zelda’ glitch warps straight to the ending in three minutes

'The Legend of Zelda' speedrunners have recently devised a method that allows players to rescue Zelda three minutes after starting a new game.
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You may need a PC hardware upgrade to get the most out of ‘Battlefield 1’

Looking forward to the Windows PC version of EA's World War I-themed first-person shooter Battlefield 1? You might need to upgrade your hardware.
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A slew of PlayStation VR accessories aim to complement upcoming headset

Multiple hardware manufacturers will roll out accessories that will help you keep your PlayStation VR setup safe, organized, and ready for transport.
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'Overwatch' meets 'Left 4 Dead 2' in fan mod compilation

User-made mods have recently dropped Overwatch characters into the world of Valve's zombie survival shooter Left 4 Dead 2, with hilarious results.
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'Star Wars Battlefront' nets multiple Death Star maps and Chewbacca in newest DLC

'Star Wars Battlefront' players will soon be able to mount an attack on the Death Star with help from the original film trilogy's Wookiee star Chewbacca.
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‘Final Fantasy XV’ trailer teases high-stakes combat, narrative twists, and Chocobos

Square Enix has released a new trailer for its upcoming console RPG Final Fantasy XV that delves into the game's backstory and teases major plot points.
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Like herding cats: 'Yakuza 6' adds open-world cat cafes, busking, and more

Sega revealed that players can divide their time between investigating the criminal underworld and managing a cat cafe in its new PS4 game 'Yakuza 6'.
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Superhero satire RPG ‘South Park: The Fractured But Whole’ delayed until 2017

Ubisoft's RPG satire South Park: The Fractured But Whole will miss out on its planned December launch for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs.
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PlayStation VR launch title ‘Battlezone’ boasts online co-op, procedural campaigns

Oxford-based Rebellion Developments announced its upcoming PlayStation VR launch title 'Battlezone' will feature online co-op for up to four players.
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Put your mechanical bull on Craigslist and get this VR motion simulator

VR startup Futuretown announced the upcoming launch of Totalmotion, a body-controlled platform that interfaces with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets.
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Disney, Square Enix delay RPG compilation 'Kingdom Hearts 2.8' to 2017

Square Enix's PlayStation 4 RPG compilation Kingdom Hearts 2.8 will miss its targeted December launch date, and is now set to release in early 2017.
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‘FIFA 17’ gets a multiplatform demo ahead of worldwide launch

Publisher Electronic Arts has released a free demo version of its annual soccer sim FIFA 17, giving players an early glimpse at its new career mode.
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Blizzard’s ‘Warcraft Adventures’ surfaces 18 years after project was scrapped

More than 18 years after its cancellation, Blizzard's long-lost point-and-click adventure game Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans has finally surfaced.
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Sony reveals new PS4 system features ahead of System Software 4.00 upgrade

Sony has detailed the changes and improvements that PS4 owners can expect from this week's System Software upgrade, including a customizable Quick Menu.
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'Mafia III' PC version will test the limits of your GPU at its maximum settings

Publisher 2K has revealed its targeted PC system requirements for Mafia III, briefing PC players on the hardware needed for its latest open-world epic.
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'World of Warcraft' lead designer's Bonfire Studios secures $25M in funding

Rob Pardo, lead designer of Blizzard's World of Warcraft, is heading up a new development studio dedicated to creating online multiplayer games.
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'Mount Wingsuit,' 'Space Jones VR' among Oculus Store's latest standouts

Oculus VR has revealed its latest batch of virtual reality experiences available via the Oculus Store, including standouts like Mount Wingsuit and Ctrl.