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Join us for a live-stream of the new battle royale game ‘Radical Heights’

We're streaming Boss Key Productions' new game, Radical Heights, on Facebook Live at 3 p.m. PT. The battle royale game is in early access and drops players inside a futuristic '80s dome for a fight to the death, and the sweet, sweet accumulation of cash.
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‘Radical Heights’ is a battle royale game from the makers of ‘LawBreakers’

Developed by Boss Key Productions, the studio behind LawBreakers, Radical Heights is a Battle Royale game centered around cash and fame.
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‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ features films’ actors, launches April 25

Voice actors from the Harry Potter movies including Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) will be featured in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery when it launches April 25.

New ‘Overwatch’ mission, ‘Retribution,’ brings us back to Blackwatch

Relive Tracer's first mission in the Overwatch Uprising event starting April 10, along with the all-new Retribution mission.
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Join us for a live-stream race: ‘PC Building Simulator’ vs. building a real PC

We're live-streaming a PC building race right now. One of the PCs is real, the other is being built in 'PC Building Simulator'.
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Complaints prompt Xbox One keyboard support to be nixed from ‘PUBG’

In an attempt to level the playing field, Bluehole Studio will take steps to remove Xbox One keyboard support in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
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Steam Machines quietly disappear from Valve’s home page

In a move that likely signals the end for the Steam Machine experiment, Valve has removed the third-party boxes from its hardware dropdown.
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Amazon Prime members can snag ‘SteamWorld Dig 2’, four others for free

April's Free Games with Prime lineup includes SteamWorld Dig 2 and Tales from the Borderlands. All five games are available for free to Amazon Prime members.
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Here’s how to master the new Road to the Show in ‘MLB The Show 18’

Road to the Show is revamped in 'MLB The Show 18'. Here's what you need to know and what you should do to get the most out of your prospect.
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‘Mad Max’ and ‘TrackMania Turbo’ headline April’s PlayStation Plus lineup

April's PlayStation Plus lineup isn't as strong as March's, but it includes one of the better movie games in Mad Max and a solid arcade racer.
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After two decades, ‘BattleTech’ returns to turn-based combat on April 24

Led by the creator of the massive multimedia franchise, BattleTech features turn-based mech combat and intergalactic politics.
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You can preregister for EA Play tickets right now (and they’re free!)

You can preregister for tickets to the third annual EA Play event which takes place June 9-11 in Los Angeles, right before E3 2018.
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Level-5 is making an MMO-sized game set in the ‘modern day’

In an interview, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino teased an announcement for a 'modern day' MMO-sized game for the studio's 20th anniversary.
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Nintendo filed a patent for a curious trading card set that uses Amiibo tech

The trading card set seems to be more traditional than other Amiibo products, but it bears a resemblance to the Animal Crossing Amiibo cards.
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‘Kirby Star Allies’ review

’Kirby Star Allies’ looks great and has interesting ideas, but the game never really become essential to the experience.

Switch indie games get the spotlight during the Nindies Showcase on March 20

On the heels of an exciting Nintendo Direct, Nintendo will stream its third Nindies Showcase dedicated to upcoming Switch indie games.
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‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ gameplay will debut at Tribeca Film Festival

At the Tribeca Film Festival, Crystal Dynamics will show off Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Sony Santa Monica will talk God of War.
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Microsoft changes its E3 2018 venue, promises larger presence

Following in the footsteps of EA, Microsoft's 2018 E3 showcase will be primarily held in a separate venue.
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Twitch will hand out a batch of games each month to Prime members

Free Games with Prime kicks off on March 15 with Superhot, Oxenfree, Mr. Shifty, Shadow Tactics, and Tales from Candlekeep.
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’Scribblenauts Showdown’ review

Scribblenauts Showdown features a more engaging board game format than Mario Party, but its sandbox mode might underwhelm serious fans.
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The final ‘Sea of Thieves’ Xbox One and PC beta is available now

Xbox One and PC users can download the final Sea of Thieves beta now. The beta runs until 6 a.m. ET March 11 and includes a wealth of new content to try.
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Gabe Newell says Valve currently has multiple games in development

Valve has spent years focusing on hardware and Steam, but co-founder Gabe Newell says the studio now has several games in development including the Dota 2-themed card game Artifact.
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‘Donkey Konga’ bongos could be coming to Nintendo Switch

A Nintendo patent that just went public shows that the company is tinkering with the idea of bringing the GameCube peripheral to Nintendo Switch.
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Microsoft’s revival of ‘Inside Xbox’ news show kicks off on March 10

Microsoft is bringing Inside Xbox back from the grave. The monthly streaming show debuts March 10 with a look at Sea of Thieves, Far Cry 5, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and more.
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Oculus Rift is now more popular than HTC Vive among Steam users

The latest Steam hardware survey showed that the Oculus Rift has surpassed the HTC Vive for the first time.
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Report: ‘Battlefield V’ takes players back to the series’ World War II origins

According to a report, the next Battlefield game is titled Battlefield V and will take the series back to its World War II origins
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‘Darwin Project’ joins the battle royale skirmish on March 9

Darwin Project is a different sort of battle royale game, one that wears its Hunger Games influence on its sleeve.
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Nintendo has its sights set on peripherals, not Switch 2.0

According to those familiar with company plans, Nintendo will likely forgo the trend of year two hardware revisions with the Nintendo Switch.

‘Bloodborne’ and ‘Ratchet & Clank’ lead March’s PlayStation Plus lineup

The stellar March PlayStation Plus lineup includes a pair of excellent PS4 titles that couldn't be more different.
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ESRB to place new label on all titles with in-game purchases

Responding to the loot box controversy, the ESRB will place a new label on all games with in-game purchases. Basically, every game will earn the label.

‘Moss’ review

Polyarc Games’ Moss uses the PSVR’s capabilities in small, meaningful ways to deliver a resounding ad-venture.
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The PC version of ‘Final Fantasy XV’ lets you play as Half-Life’s Gordon Freeman

If you buy Final Fantasy XV on Steam before May 1, Noctis can don Gordon Freeman's iconic suit from the Half-Life series.
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A Rhode Island state representative wants to tax violent video games

Rhode Island state representative Robert Nardolillo III has proposed legislation to introduce a 10 percent tax on mature rated video games.
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‘Burnout Paradise Remastered’ crashes onto consoles March 16

After months of rumors, Burnout Paradise Remastered is official. The game launches March 16 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.