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‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ patch introduces explosive new game mode

Star Wars Battlefront II's Jetpack Cargo game mode pits two teams of eight against each other in a rocket launcher fest to the death.
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‘Florence’ is a superb meditation on love from the designer of ‘Monument Valley’

Designed by the man behind Monument Valley, Florence is brief but memorable journey about falling in and out of love.
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Sprint Vector review

Spring Vector features heart pounding VR gameplay and immersive motion controls, but trips itself up from trying to do too much.
Nintendo Switch review

Rumbling Nintendo Switch controller tipped man off about tumor in his hand

The Nintendo Switch's innovative HD Rumble feature tipped off an Australian gamer to a tumor growing in his hand.
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Looking for a boost, last-place team adds Overwatch League’s first female player

Known in the Overwatch community as "Geguri," Kim Se-Yeon has joined the Shanghai Dragons, a team that desperately needs a spark.
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‘What the Golf?’ hilariously turns everything into your favorite sport

What the Golf? is a golf mini-game compilation that lets you flick a horse off a diving board. The game is currently looking for crowdfunding on fig.
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United States Senator pens letter to ESRB calling for loot box regulations

Senator Maggie Hassan wants the ESRB to collect data on loot boxes to increase transparency of the practice.
The Evil Within 2 Review

‘The Evil Within 2’ can now be played as a first-person survival horror game

The update, which lets users toggle between third- and first-person at any time, is available now on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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‘Sea of Thieves’ PC system requirements are surprisingly low

Even if you don't have a gaming PC, there's a decent chance you can run Sea of Thieves on PC. It will eat up 60GB of storage space, though.
Fear Effect

‘Fear Effect Sedna’ relaunches series March 6, ending an extremely long hiatus

Fear Effect Sedna, a new sequel to the 1999 PlayStation classic, launches March 6 on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Nintendo Switch review

Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto thinks Switch life cycle could surpass six years

In a Q & A with investors, Shigeru Miyamoto claimed the Switch could sell into 2023 and beyond thanks to the console's novel hardware.
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If you thought the Game Boy Micro was small, check out PocketSprite

PocketSprite plays Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Sega Master System, and Game Gear games. And it does all of this while being tiny enough for your keychain.
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‘Mario Kart Tour’ will reportedly be ‘free-to-start’ like ‘Super Mario Run’

Mario Kart Tour looks to ditch the microtransaction model seen in recent Nintendo smartphone games in favor of Super Mario Run's free-to-start approach.
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To feed or not to feed: Players face tough choices when ‘Vampyr’ launches June 5

Vampyr will task players with considering the moral implications of being a vampire when it launches June 5 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Contrary to speculation, ‘Metro: Exodus’ will not be an open world game

While Metro: Exodus will feature sandbox-type environments, the third entry in the post- apocalyptic series isn't an open world game.
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Cloud will look quite different next time we see ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’

Cloud Strife and other characters in the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake will look at least a bit different than we thought.
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‘Kerbal Space Program’ expansion lifts off March 13 on PC

The long-awaited Making History Expansion arrives in Kerbal Space Program March 13, bringing a mission creator and historic moments from the Space Race.
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Call of Duty will reportedly continue in 2018 with ‘Black Ops 4’

According to a report, Treyarch will continue its Black Ops series with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, launching later this year.
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A new comfort-focused PlayStation Gold headset arrives this month

Sony's redesigned PlayStation Gold headset features a sleeker design for increased comfort aimed at PSVR owners.
E3 2018

Get ready, gamers — E3 2018 tickets go on sale to the public February 12

Like last year, 1,000 tickets will be sold at $150. After that, the three day passes will cost $250. E3 2018 runs June 12-14 in Los Angeles.
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Someone played competitive ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ with a ‘Rock Band’ piano

Not only did he play Dragon Ball FighterZ with a Rock Band piano, but he came out on top in his tournament pool.
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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ suffers another delay, launches October 26

Rockstar's highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2 has been pushed from its spring 2018 launch window to October 26.
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New ‘Monster Hunter: World’ patch fixes multiplayer issues on Xbox One

Key matchmaking features in 'Monster Hunter: World' don't currently work on Xbox One, turning the multiplayer-focused game into a solo endeavor for many hunters.
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‘Rime’ leads the charge for February’s PlayStation Plus offerings

February's PlayStation Plus lineup includes the 2017 puzzle-adventure title Rime along with everyone's favorite pile of junk Knack.
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The creator of ‘Diablo’ is developing an indie dungeon crawler by himself

David Brevik, the creator of Diablo, has revealed It Lurks Below, a rogue-like action RPG developed entirely by himself.
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Respawn’s Star Wars game will likely arrive in EA’s 2020 fiscal year

EA's 2020 fiscal year runs from April 2019 through March 2020. It would appear that Respawn's action title will take the next Battlefront's spot on the calendar.
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‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ drops before summer’s end

World of Warcraft's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, will arrive on or before September 21. You can start recruiting new Allied Races today by pre-purchasing the game.
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Topple giant ogres to save humanity in ‘Extinction,’ launching April 10

Developed by Iron Galaxy and Modus Games, Extinction tasks the last of Sentinels to save humanity from ogres with acrobatic moves and the swift cut of a sword.
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Spoiler alert: The Patriots win. ‘Madden NFL 18’ already called Super Bowl 52

A Madden NFL 18 simulation saw the Patriots defeat the Eagles 24-20 in Super Bowl LII. EA Sports has correctly picked 10 of 14 Super Bowl winners with Madden simulations since 2004.
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‘Monster Hunter: World’ loadout guide — How to pick the right weapon

All of Monster Hunter: World's weapons can get the job done, but balancing your team can lead to more efficient success.
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‘Monster Hunter: World’: Tips and tricks for solo adventurers

Monster Hunter: World is designed with multiplayer in mind, but great fun and success can be had as a solo hunter with these tips and tricks.
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’Celeste’ review

In the crowded genre of retro-pixelated 2D platformers, it’s hard to find one as immaculate as Celeste. From its simple mechanics that evolve in clever ways to its wondrous, secret-filled world to the sterling story it holds, Celeste is a magnificent journey and one of the best games of 2018.
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Obsidian’s ‘Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire’ sails to PC on April 3

The sequel to one of the best RPGs in recent memory is almost here, and you can get some cool in-game goodies by pre-ordering Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
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‘Monster Hunter: World’ costumes will be up for grabs in ‘Street Fighter V’

A trio of fighters in Street Fighter V will receive Monster Hunter-themed costumes in the coming months, but you'll have to unlock them in Extra Battle Mode.