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Pricing announced for Steam handheld Smach Zero, formerly known as Steamboy

The Smach Zero, a handheld Steam Machine formerly known as the Steamboy, will be available for pre-sales starting in November for $300.
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Super Meat Boy developer says that a sequel could actually happen after all

Now that some time has passed since making the first game, developers Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes are considering making a Super Meat Boy 2.
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Sony PlayStation Vue expanding slowly but surely, adds Dallas and Miami

Sony's PlayStation Vue still isn't available everywhere, but today the service is expanding its reach to Dallas and Miami.
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This Is My Jam shutting down, but its owners want to be as nice about it as possible

You'll have to find a new way to share your favorite songs, as This Is My Jam will become a "read-only time capsule" in September.
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Need For Speed always needs to be online so friends can ‘like’ your snapshots

Ghost Games' Marcus Nilsson has explained why the upcoming Need For Speed always needs to be online, but how will it sit with gamers?
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PC system requirements and new trailer for Mad Max hit as release day draws near

Avalanche Studios and Warner Bros. have released the system requirements for the PC version of upcoming vehicular combat game Mad Max.
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Firefox users, update your browser: Mozilla has found and fixed a new vulnerability

Firefox users, it's time to update your browser. A new vulnerability has been found, but luckily, it's already been fixed.
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HBO Now arrives on Chromecast along with Travel Channel, Food Network and others

We've known since May that HBO Now would be coming to Google's Chromecast, but now the day is finally upon us.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 goes cel-shaded, but that doesn’t mean it looks better

Fans weren't happy with how the recent trailer for Tony Hawk looked, and it seems that developer Robomodo has taken their criticism to heart.
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New Final Fantasy XV trailer released for Gamescom, 2016 release confirmed by director

Gamescom saw two major events for Final Fantasy XV fans: a new trailer and a confirmation of a 2016 release for the game.
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Battleborn invites you to laugh in death’s stupid face, comes out February 2016

Gearbox released a new trailer for its upcoming Battleborn at Gamescom, which features a launch date set for February 2016.
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Sprint shacks up with RadioShack in last ditch effort to save 1,435 store locations

As part of a deal signed earlier this year, Sprint is moving into 1,435 RadioShack locations, but is that enough to keep the retailer going?
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MLB buddies up to the NHL by taking over the league’s streaming broadcasts

The NHL has signed a six-year deal that will hand over streaming duties to MLB Advanced Media, a company that is quickly expanding beyond baseball.
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Seagate expands into the world of gaming accessories with the 2TB Game Drive for Xbox

The new Seagate Game Drive for Xbox offers 2TB of storage, doesn't require external power, and can be used with both the Xbox One and the Xbox 360.
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Valve’s $18 million Dota 2 tournament The International 5 delayed by DDoS attack

A DDoS attack delayed Valve's $18 million Dota 2 tournament The International 5 for three hours on Tuesday, and there's no guarantee it won't happen again.
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As expected, the Red Ash Kickstarter failed to meet its goal, but all is not lost

Red Ash: The Indelible Legend, a spiritual successor to Mega Man Legends, failed to meet its Kickstarter goal of $800,000.
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Want to watch Netflix with a friend hundreds of miles away? Showgoers can help

Showgoers is a Chrome extension that aims to make watching Netflix a more social experience by syncing playback for multiple people.
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Psyonix is “definitely” bringing Rocket League to other platforms

Developer Psyonix has said it is intent on bringing its indie hit Rocket League, now on PS4 and PC, to other platforms.
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System requirements for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain released

The system requirements for the PC version of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain have been released, and they're not insane.
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No real mod support coming to Doom, SnapMap is as close as it gets

The Doom series has a long history of mod support, but the upcoming Doom won't support mods outside of its SnapMap level editor.
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‘Dead’ League of Legends champion Gangplank returns, players get a free skin

Surprising absolutely no one, League of Legends champion Gangplank has returned after being "killed" and removed from the game last week.
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Summer Games Done Quick 2015 raises over $1.2 million for charity

By the time Summer Games Done Quick wrapped up this weekend, it had raised over $1.2 million for Doctors Without Borders.
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Hisense looks for a leg-up in U.S., buys Sharp America for $23.7 million

Hisense is about to increase its presence in the U.S., as the Chinese company will acquire Sharp America in a deal worth $23.7 million.
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Get busy digging or get busy dying: Terraria coming to Nintendo Wii U, 3DS in 2016

Terraria is getting closer to being on every platform in existence, as it is coming to Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS systems in early 2016.
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New Apple TV slated for September, streaming TV service will take longer

Apple has a habit of announcing new products in September, and this year a new Apple TV will likely be among them.
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Mozilla CEO claims Windows 10 browser defaults override user choice

Windows 10 makes Microsoft's Edge browser the default, even on systems that had other browsers set to default, and Mozilla CEO Chris Beard isn't happy.
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A League of Legends champion has been killed off for the first time ever

While numerous new champions have been added to League of Legends since the game's launch, none have been killed. Until now, that is.
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Team17 signs on as Yooka-Laylee publisher, wants to take game to retail

Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic games has partnered with publisher Team 17, and is looking at a possible physical retail release of the game.
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Microsoft turns it around, working on streaming PC games to the Xbox One

Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that the company is working on streaming PC games to the Xbox One in addition to the other way around.
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OlliOlli 2: Welcome to OlliWood grinding its way on to the PC August 11

OlliOlli 2: Welcome to OlliWood expands on the 2D skater with more tricks, combos, and new environments to skate, and now it's finally coming to the PC.
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Titanfall getting a free-to-play release on the PC, but it’s only coming out in Asia

Titanfall publisher EA is teaming up with Nexon for a free-to-play version of the game on the PC, but it will only be available to players in Asia.
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Patch coming to Rocket League next week, followed by a new free map

Rocket League has taken off, so to speak, and now the developers have shared a look at the first free map coming to the game in a few weeks.
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Dragon Quest XI and Dragon Quest X are the first games announced for the Nintendo NX

Dragon Quest XI and a port of the MMO Dragon Quest X are the first two titles announced for Nintendo's upcoming NX system.
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Amazon expands Prime Music availability, now available in the U.K.

Until now, Amazon's Prime Music was only available in the U.S. Now the service is available in the U.K., making that Prime subscription even more tempting.
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Even more free content coming to Nintendo’s inky shooter Splatoon on August 6

Yet another update is on the way for Nintendo's inky shooter Splatoon that will add new weapons, clothes, maps, and game modes.
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Say goodbye: Nintendo TVii on the Wii U shutting down next month

Nintendo's little-used TVii second screen experience is coming to an end, as the company is pulling the plug on the service next month.
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Fixed Steam bug allowed users’ accounts to be hijacked simply by knowing the username

Though it is now fixed, a bug found in Steam made accessing users' accounts possible by simply knowing their username.
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Encore Play follows Starz Play to Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

Following last month's arrival of Starz Play on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Encore Play is now available on the devices as well.