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Studio Ghibli-inspired ‘Tethered’ is coming to PlayStation VR

Tethered, the first game from developer Secret Sorcery, launches alongside PlayStation VR in October.
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This summer’s Xbox One update brings Cortana to the console (again)

Cortana, Microsoft's voice recognition sidekick named after the famous Halo character, is arriving to the Xbox One via an update this summer.
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'Hellblade' developer Ninja Theory's video shows off gruesome combat

Hellblade, the latest action game from developer Ninja Theory, uses a gruesome combat system built around visual cues and positioning.
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Blizzard’s ‘Overwatch’ already has more than 7 million players

In less than two weeks, Blizzard's Overwatch has already been played by more than 7 million people.
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The Halo Legendary Crate offers exclusive collectibles for superfans

Loot Crate and Microsoft have partnered to create the Halo Legendary Crate, which will offer exclusive figures and other Halo-themed merchandise.
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Dennis Haysbert returns as big baddie General Lyons in 'Dead Rising: Endgame'

Dead Rising: Watchtower wasn't exactly a critical darling, but it at least got the tone of the video game series correct. The sequel is out on June 20.
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‘Hitman: Sniper’ gets plenty of zombies — human and otherwise — in free update

Hitman: Sniper is one year old, and to celebrate the occasion, Square Enix has released the "Death Valley" update. This time, you'll be shooting zombies.
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‘Resident Evil 5’ director discusses how to mix scares with co-op

Resident Evil 5 director Yasuhiro Anpo revealed the challenges of working on the game in a new developer diary, as well as his early time with the series.
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‘Payday 3’ confirmed as Starbreeze acquires full rights to the franchise

Starbreeze, the company behind the heist-shooter Payday: The Heist and its sequel, has acquired full rights to the franchise, and another is on the way.
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Political message prominent in ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ live-action trailer

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is less than three months away, and a new live-action trailer showcases just what to expect from the "Mechanical Apartheid."
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Reports say 'No Man's Sky' is getting a last-minute delay

No Man's Sky is no longer going to hit its June 21 release date, according to sources close to Kotaku. The game could be pushed back into late summer.
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That’s extra: Leon and Chris are paid DLC in ‘Umbrella Corps’

If you want to play as your favorite Resident Evil characters in Capcom's Umbrella Corps, it's going to cost you at least $10 extra.
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The tables have turned: Enemies can loot you in ‘Loot Rascals’

Loot Rascals, the latest game from Hohokum developer Hollow Ponds, is a loot-fest with a twist: the enemies can loot you.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan’ launch trailer highlights combat

TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan is out today, and the game's launch trailer shows off the buttery smooth combat we've come to expect from PlatinumGames.
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‘WarpBall’ is a mashup of soccer, pinball, and The Flash

Unruly Attractions' WarpBall mixes soccer with superhuman abilities to create a mesmerizing sci-fi experience.
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‘Ori and the Blind Forest’ is coming to retail with plenty of extra goodies

Ori and the Blind Forest is coming to retail shelves next month thanks to a partnership between Moon Studios, Microsoft, and Nordic Games.
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Treasure discovered! ‘Uncharted 4’ has sold 2.7 million copies

Uncharted 4 has already sold 2.7 million copies, Sony announced today, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 title ever released in North America.
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Duty calls: Final ‘Overwatch’ short focuses on the gruff Soldier: 76

Overwatch is out today (kind of), and Blizzard has released a new CG short to celebrate, focusing on the gruff, menacing Soldier: 76.
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Fun for everyone: How Naughty Dog made ‘Uncharted 4’ accessible for disabled gamers

Naughty Dog worked with disabled gamer advocate Josh Straub to make Uncharted 4 a more accessible experience.
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Evil businessmen and shiny things! Playtonic goes deep into the world of ‘Yooka-Laylee’

Developer Playtonic has just revealed a ton of new information on its platformer Yooka-Laylee, including its cast of supporting characters.
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New IMAX theaters may trade in massive screens for this VR headset

IMAX and Starbreeze have partnered for "destination-based VR" using the latter's StarVR headset.
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Forge a new world: 'Halo 5' Forge Mode is coming to PC with some exclusives

Halo 5 released last October as an Xbox One exclusive, but one element of the game, Forge Mode, is coming to Windows 10 for free.
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Never alone: Fight alongside your choice of companions in 'The Technomancer'

The Technomancer releases next month, and publisher Focus Home Interactive has just released a new trailer showing off the game's companion system.
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‘Fallout 4: Far Harbor’ is out tomorrow with mutant salamanders and a big dose of ‘spooky’

Fallout 4: Far Harbor releases tomorrow, and it adds a healthy dose of "spooky," with mutated salamander creatures and a Shutter Island-esque setting.
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‘Resident Evil: Revelations’ developers reveal what makes the subseries unique

With a Resident Evil 7 announcement rumored for E3, the Revelations team discuss what makes the subseries unique.
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'History of Game' poster documents a half-century of video games

The History of Game poster, created by Russian developer Vadim Palonin, includes 50 years of video game history and more than 1,200 titles.
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‘Batman: Return to Arkham’ brings two remastered games to Xbox One and PS4

Batman: Return to Arkham, a remastered collection of both Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 26.
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‘Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2’ update to add characters, ‘Zombopolis’ map

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 will receive a major content update this summer. "Trouble in Zombopolis: Part One" adds a new map and two characters.
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Reviews suggest you can skip ‘Homefront: The Revolution’

Homefront: The Revolution is now available but early reviews suggest a game that is uninspired, buggy, and downright boring.
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Escalating the ‘Conflict’: Update adds ‘extraction hijacks,’ more to ‘The Division’

The Division's second major update, "Conflict," arrives next week, and includes a new Incursion, high-value targets, and the ability to hijack loot.
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Sibling rivalry: Latest ‘Overwatch’ CG short pits brother against brother

Overwatch's latest CG short, "Dragons," pits brothers Hanzo and Genji against each other in a battle of bows, swords, and giant magical dragons.
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Apparently working at Capcom Vancouver makes Silicon Valley look tame

Game studios aren't always the greatest places to work but Capcom Vancouver, with a Sandwich Club and communal game library, might be bucking that trend.
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Alienation's latest update addresses the game's biggest problem

Alienation's final mission is an infuriatingly difficult mess that clashes with the rest of the game, but a new update should make it less painful.
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Homefront: The Revolution has 50,000 lines of dialogue, plenty of rubber duckies

Homefront: The Revolution is out tomorrow, and Deep Silver Dambuster has taken the opportunity to reveal some statistics about the game.
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Bethesda wants Doom to resonate with new-school gamers, but it knows its roots

Doom releases tomorrow, and publisher Bethesda and developer id Software are hoping that the game can resonate with both old and new players.
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Sun and Moon’s starter Pokémon are adorable and kind of creepy

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are out this November, and their three starter Pokémon have just been revealed.
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Battlefield 1’s collector’s edition is a beautiful and ridiculously expensive package

Battlefield 1 was only announced yesterday, but its collector's edition has already been revealed. It's exorbitantly expensive, but it's a sight to behold.
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Ubisoft discusses the challenges of fixing The Division

Tom Clancy's The Division has been out for almost two months, and in that time, cheating has become a large problem due to the game's infrastructure.