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‘MLB The Show 17’ servers mostly back online following launch day troubles

Early adopters of MLB The Show 17 experienced widespread online issues that extended to Diamond Dynasty mode and pre-order bonuses.
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‘MLB The Show 17’ review

StarCraft

Blizzard unveils ‘StarCraft: Remastered,’ an authentic ode to its RTS classic

The remaster will feature 4K resolution and revamped audio, but the experience will largely remain authentic to the original.
Ghostbusters

‘Ghostbusters: Now Hiring’ unexpectedly launches for PlayStation VR

Firehouse, the game's first episode, lets you explore the Ghostbusters HQ, and is available now for $7 in the PlayStation Store.
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‘Arms’: Meet the cast and weapons of the upcoming Switch fighter

The trailers named the game's five announced fighters and six sets of arms, but all signs point to additional of each.
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Dust off your Sega Dreamcast: All ‘Floigan Bros.’ DLC is finally available 16 years later

'Floigan Bros.' was one of the first console games to utilize DLC, but much of that DLC has remained locked for 16 years -- not anymore.
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American designer credited in ‘Breath of the Wild’ accomplished his decade-old dream

In 2007, Cory Bunnell claimed his dream was to work for Nintendo. His first professional project? The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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‘Sniper Elite 4’ to receive first wave of paid and free DLC March 21

The first story expansion and weapons pack comes for season pass owners, along with a free multiplayer map and mode for all players.
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Sega: ‘Project Sonic 2017’ is now called ‘Sonic Forces’; ‘Sonic Mania’ delayed

Sega updated fans at SXSW on the upcoming pair of Sonic games. Project Sonic 2017 is called Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania has been delayed.
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Indie Showcase: Apple to prominently feature indie games for the long haul

The Indie Showcase will be a permanent fixture on the App Store, and will be promoted on both the home and games pages.
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U.S. Navy reaches out to gamers to troubleshoot post-singularity world

With artificial intelligence advancing rapidly, the U.S. Navy wants help planning for a world that could systematically change because of it.
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Bandai Namco will bring two guest characters to ‘Tekken 7’ as post-launch DLC

As part of the game's post-launch content plans, two characters from other franchises will come to Tekken 7 after launch.

You can preload ‘Splatoon 2’ Testfire and stare at a sad placeholder screen

Ahead of its March 24-26 beta period, the download popped up on the Japanese eShop, and it's likely to show up in other regions soon.
Blizzard

‘Overwatch’ director says Switch port would be ‘very challenging’

In a Reddit AMA, he praised Nintendo but said a Switch port of Overwatch would be challenging, although not completely out of the question.
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You can play as one character across every map in 'Quake Champions' for free

Users can play every map for free, but to permanently unlock additional Champions, you'll need to make a one-time purchase.
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Users have found ways to break the 24-hour Amiibo drop rule in 'Breath of the Wild'

Users have found two workarounds to skirt the 24-hour Amiibo drop rule in Breath of the Wild, one of which involves traveling to the future.
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Fast RMX review

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Harmonix announces 'DropMix', a collectible song-mixing game for mobile

DropMix will have a dueling game mode, 60 cards bundled in at launch, and additional card packs available to diversify your remixes.
No Man's Sky

‘No Man’s Sky’ update adds new vendors, PlayStation 4 Pro support, and much more

Path Finder, the next free update to No Man's Sky, will add a planetary vehicle, builds off the groundwork of the Foundation update
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Highly anticipated indie 'Flinthook' hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on April 18

One of the best games we played at E3 2016 is almost here. Flinthook, from the makers of Mercenary Kings, asks players to loot treasure
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‘Modern Warfare Remastered’ Variety Map Pack sees $5 increase from 2008

The Variety Map pack will be familiar to series veterans. Sadly, at $15, it cost more than it did as DLC for the original.
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'Ion', the upcoming MMO about living and dying in space, is no more

Unveiled at E3 2015, Ion was a space-survival MMO that tasked players to live and die in space in the pursuit of colonizing the universe.
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'Rock Band VR' setlist includes tracks by Aerosmith, Oasis, The Black Keys

The initial setlist for Rock Band VR includes classics by Aerosmith, Van Halen, and Oasis, and contemporary hits by OneRepublic and Paramore.
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‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ to get two major expansions, free player-vs.-player update

Two major expansions are in the works for the upcoming tactical shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands, as is a free player-versus-player update.
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North American Nintendo Switch consoles have access to the Japanese eshop

At launch, you can download the Puyo Pop Tetris demo from the Japanese eshop and it's quite possible you can purchase games, too.
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Anyone can develop games for Xbox One with the Xbox Live Creators Program

At GDC, Microsoft announced that developers can soon self-publish games to Xbox One without an approval process.
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Study shows skilled gamers play in moderation and form consistent habits

Brown University researchers found that playing in moderation is better for acquiring skill, and skilled players use consistent patterns.
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Explore the Outback: ‘Civilization VI’ update adds mod support and multiplayer

The latest update to Civilization VI adds Steam Workshop functionality, and a brand new region that you can conquer with friends.
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Cyborg joins the cast of 'Injustice 2' in this new story trailer

The latest Injustice 2 story trailer reveals that Cyborg will join the fight, and Superman breaks out of his chains to rise up again.
Dragon Quest Heroes

'Dragon Quest Heroes II' launches for PlayStation 4 and PC on April 25

Square Enix revealed an "Explorer's Edition" of Dragon Quest Heroes II that will give early adopters 15 additional in-game weapons.
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Team Ninja reveals 'Nioh' DLC schedule includes both free and paid content

In late March, Nioh will gain high difficulty missions in a free update. PvP will come in April alongside first expansion.
Project Prelude

Longtime Tales producer joins Square Enix, will helm RPG from new subsidiary

Square Enix has announced Project Prelude Rune, a new RPG from Studio Istolia, a new subsidiary focused on telling rich stories.
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‘For Honor’ dueling guide: How to be the last hero standing

The dueling mode in 'For Honor' tests your command for "The Art of Battle." Here are nine tips and tricks to help you come out on top.
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Sony Santa Monica’s canceled game mixes ‘Horizon Zero Dawn,’ ‘No Man’s Sky’

Concept art allegedly from a canceled Sony Santa Monica IP was found on the website of a former lead concept artist for the God of War series.