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New ‘Nioh’ expansion takes us to Osaka Castle this month

Nioh's second expansion, Defiant Honor, is out later this month for PlayStation 4. It focuses on Osaka Castle.

Get 'Inside' and 'Limbo' together as a physical set this September

Inside and Limbo will be released together as a retail disc in September, and the package comes with a few other goodies, as well.
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PlayStation Plus members get ‘Until Dawn’ for free in July

Interactive PlayStation 4 slasher Until Dawn is free for PlayStation Plus subscribers in July, as are five other games.
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CI Games: It was a mistake to make 'Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3' open-world

CI Games has admitted that Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 shouldn't have used an open world structure to compete with larger games.
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Don't expect Microsoft's mixed reality headset for at least five years

Microsoft is developed mixed reality technology that blends virtual and augmented reality together, but it could be a decade away.
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‘Assassin’s Creed Rebellion’ is a mobile strategy game with your favorite killers

Assassin's Creed Rebellion is an upcoming mobile strategy role-playing game in the same vein as Fallout Shelter.
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E3 Coliseum to give players an inside look at highly anticipated games

The E3 Coliseum will allow players to interact with their favorite game developers and get an inside look at their latest games.
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Sony exec: I have played Sucker Punch's new game 'many' times

The studio responsible for the Infamous series has been quiet, but Sony assured fans that a new Sucker Punch project is still on the way.
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‘Sega Forever’ free mobile games program gets a lukewarm response

The free mobile games released through Sega Forever have been criticized for performance issues and problems with advertisements.

Get ready to start fighting over the SNES Classic console once it launches

Nintendo has reportedly begun development on the SNES Classic, a system similar to its original NES Classic.
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The first level of 'Super Mario Bros.' is awesome in augmented reality

The iconic first level of Super Mario Bros. has been remade in augmented reality with impressive, goofy results.
These are the best demos, betas, and free-play games you can try this weekend

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid to headline ‘NHL 18’

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid will appear on the cover of NHL 18, which features a number of significant gameplay enhancements.
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‘Nex Machina’ hands-on review

'Nex Machina' is an intense and creative twin-stick shooter bolstered by brilliant level design, boss fights, and fast-paced action.
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‘Overwatch’ heads to the moon with new Horizon Lunar Colony map, now live

Overwatch's latest map, "Horizon Lunar Colony," takes players to Winston's home, and it has a few special features.
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‘Hitman’ lives on amid Square Enix split, first episode available for free

Developer IO Interactive has regained its independence after a management buyout with Square Enix and has retained the rights to Hitman.
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The ‘Halo 6’ unveiling ‘won’t be soon,’ 343 Industries writer says

343 Industries and Microsoft won't be offering news on Halo 6 for quite some time. Don't hold your breath for a PAX announcement.
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Sly Cooper franchise gets new lease on life as a television show

Everyone's favorite burgling raccoon, Sly Cooper, will be making the jump to television after a planned movie's production stalled.
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Explore and blast baddies on Nintendo 3DS in ‘Metroid: Samus Returns’

Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of the Game Boy game Metroid II, and it's coming to 3DS this September.
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‘Metroid Prime 4’ and a core Pokémon game are headed to Nintendo’s Switch

Metroid Prime 4 and a new core Pokémon game are on the way for Nintendo Switch. Both appear to be at least a year away.

‘Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’ trailer shows off the game’s gorgeous setting

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is out this August, and the game's newest gameplay trailer shows off its Indian setting.
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‘Detroit: Become Human’ pits androids against humans, their own kind

Detroit: Become Human looks like it will build on developer Quantic Dream's fantastic choice-based formula.

Nintendo’s E3 2017 spotlight goes live at 12 p.m. ET, 9 a.m. PT — watch it here!

Nintendo is forgoing a traditional E3 press conference again this year, and will instead present a prerecorded Nintendo Direct video.
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Customize a toy ship and use it to explore the galaxy in ‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’

Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a space exploration game featuring customization and real-life plastic ships.

‘Knack 2’ is out this September at a reduced price — and it looks like a winner

Knack 2, the sequel to the PlayStation 4 launch game, will hit the console this September at a discounted price.
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‘Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle’ is the weirdest game from Ubisoft in years

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle is coming in August exclusively to the Nintendo Switch, and it looks surprisingly good.
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Ubisoft’s E3 2017 press conference goes live at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, watch it here

Here's how to watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 presentation. We expect to see the return of both Far Cry and Assassin's Creed.
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‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ gets an awesome collector’s edition

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one of the best games we've seen at E3. Its collector's edition is just icing on the cake.
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‘Minecraft’ builds on new Bedrock Engine for stunning 4K graphics, cross-platform play

The Bedrock Engine, a unified platform for Minecraft, will enable cross-platform play on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
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Join us for Microsoft’s E3 press conference, streamed live right here!

Join us right here for Microsoft's live E3 press conference. Expect to see the official unveiling of Project Scorpio and Sea of Thieves.
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‘State of Decay 2’ brings 4K zombie slaying to Xbox One X in 2018

State of Decay 2 is out next year with 4K and HDR support on Xbox One X. It looks like a huge step up from the original game.

Konami could resurrect the Castlevania series for the Nintendo Switch

The Castlevania series could come to Nintendo Switch after being put on ice following the conclusion of Lords of Shadow.

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ listed on Amazon just before E3

A listing on Amazon Germany's website appears to have leaked the existence of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus.
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‘OlliOlli’ creator’s next game is a sport more dangerous than skateboarding

Laser League is the next game from Roll7, the studio behind OlliOlli and OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood. It arrives in 2018.
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The Coalition is letting you try ‘Gears of War 4’ for free right now

Gears of War 4 is currently available as a 10-hour free trial on Xbox One and Windows 10. All modes are included.
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Almost fur-gotten wisecracking lynx returns in ‘Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back’

Platforming lynx Bubsy has returned from the dead for Bubsy: The Woolies Strike Back on PlayStation 4 and PC.
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Ubisoft files trademark for ‘Splinter Cell’ just weeks before E3

Ubisoft has filed a new trademark for Splinter Cell just before it's scheduled to host an E3 press conference.
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MOBA-like shooter 'Battleborn' is now effectively free-to-play

MOBA-like shooter Battleborn is now effectively free-to-play through a new "free trial" program, which includes access to all maps and modes.
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‘Shenmue 3’ release date has been delayed until late 2018, director says

Shenmue III, the sequel to the cult-hit Japanese adventure game, has been delayed until late 2018. It was originally announced in 2015.