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A ronin stands alone in a forest in Project Bloom concept art.

The studio behind Pokémon is making a brand new action-adventure game

Game Freak and Private Division are working together on Project Bloom, a new action-adventure game that looks much different than Pokémon.
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Don’t expect a Switch Pro or new Nintendo console within the next year

On a recent investor call, Nintendo confirmed that we won't be seeing a new Switch model anytime soon.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t the only game to check out this month

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will steal the show this week, but it's not the only game releasing this month.
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Players approach a vampire in Redfall.

How many games featured in Xbox’s 2022 showcase actually launched within 12 months?

At Xbox's 2022 showcase, Microsoft promised that every game shown would launch within 12 months. How many of those actually met that goal?
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Play this Zelda hidden gem for free with Switch Online before Tears of the Kingdom

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer is free for Switch Online members this weekend and it's a must-play ahead of Tears of the Kingdom.
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Jedi Cal Kestis.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the culmination of the series’ rocky gaming history

From 1313 to The Force Unleashed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor works because it learns from the Star Wars games that came before it.
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A spacecraft in Starfield.

Xbox will hold three video game showcases this June, including a Starfield stream

Expect three announcement-filled livestreams from Xbox this June, including one entirely dedicated to Starfield.
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Hulk shouts at an enemy in Marvel's Midnight Suns.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns for Nintendo Switch canceled ahead of last-gen launch

Marvel's Midnight Suns is out on PS4 and Xbox One next week, but it's no longer coming to Nintendo Switch.
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Bode helps Cal up in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ending explained: What happens to Cal, Cere, and Bode?

If you couldn't keep up with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's twisty story, here's a recap of what happens in Cal's latest journey.
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A character levitates a book in Redfall.

With Redfall’s stumbles, the pressure is on for Starfield

With Redfall earning disappointing reviews, the pressure is on for Starfield as Xbox struggles to find a big-budget hit.
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Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

The best video games of April 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Advance Wars, and Minecraft Legends are some of the best games of April 2023.
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers a big glimpse into Disney’s High Republic era

The High Republic era of Star Wars is one of Disney's newer creations, but it gets a major spotlight in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
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Key art showing multiple devices playing games via the cloud.

Why cloud gaming is the linchpin in Microsoft’s troubled Activision Blizzard acqusition

With Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by the CMA, all eyes should be on cloud gaming.
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A mecha fights a giant mechanical worm in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon follows up Elden Ring in August

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, FromSoftware's first game following Elden Ring, comes out on August 25.
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Two cars race side-by-side in Grid Legends.

PS Plus’ library is looking more like Game Pass’ in May lineup

Grid Legends, Chivalry 2, and Descenders are all already on Xbox Game Pass, but you will also be able to get them through PS Plus Essential next month.
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Cal Kestis.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: impressive sequel makes Cal’s journey personal

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has Cal Kestis dealing with duty and obligation in EA's most densely packed Star Wars game to date.
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Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked in the U.K. over cloud concerns

Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition attempt has been blocked by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.
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Two robots from Portal 2.

Get these great games for under $10 during Steam’s Puzzle Fest sale

From Portal to Railbound, these are tons of great deals available during Steam's Puzzle Fest sale.
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Link runs toward a ledge in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

One of Link’s oldest enemies returns in new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ad

An enemy from the very first Legend of Zelda game will return in Tears of the Kingdom.
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Square Enix is releasing a free AI-driven mystery game next week

Solve murders with the help of an AI using natural language processing in Square Enix AI Tech Preview: The Portopia Serial Murder Case.
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The Xbox Series S console on its side with controller.

You can’t share Xbox screenshots or videos directly to Twitter anymore

You can no longer directly share screenshots or clips to Twitter from Xbox consoles or the Xbox Game Bar on PC as the social media platform shifts its rules.
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A free Street Fighter 6 demo is available now on PS5 and PS4

A demo for Street Fighter 6 is available now for PS4 and PS5, and it comes to PC and Xbox Series X/S on April 26.
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A still from Rift of the Necrodancer's trailer.

Everything announced at Nintendo’s April 2023 Indie World showcase

Rift of the Necrodancer and Blasphemous 2 were the highlights of Nintendo's April 2023 Indie World showcase.
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Monster Hunter Now being played horizontally.

How Monster Hunter Now distills massive battles down to 75-second fights

Monster Hunter Now distills 30-minute hunts down to 75-second fights. Here's how Niantic and Capcom pulled it off for the upcoming mobile game.
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Four players stand together in the 4v4 PvP mode of Minecraft Legends.

Minecraft Legends and Redfall headline the next batch of Xbox Game Pass titles

Between Minecraft Legends' launch today and Redfall's release on May 2, subscribers can expect the next couple of weeks to be great for Xbox Game Pass.
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Pikmin in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.

Five engaging RTS games to play after Minecraft Legends

Once you're done playing Minecraft Legends, consider checking out Pikmin 3, Age of Empires II, and these other RTS games.
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Sega is acquiring Angry Birds developer Rovio for $776 million

Sega is set to acquire Angry Birds studio Rovio for $776 million, strengthening its foothold in the mobile gaming space.
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Superman fights Solomon Grundy in Injustice: Gods Among Us.

10 years ago, Injustice: Gods Among Us told the definitive ‘evil Superman’ story

Injustice: Gods Among Us is 10 years old, and it still boasts one of superhero media's best evil Superman stories.
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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story review: the best case for Riot Forge yet

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is Riot Forge's best game yet, delivering an exhilarating action title that only gets better the more you play.
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Minecraft Legends artwork featuring dozens of characters on a blue and red background.

Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game

Minecraft Legends can get repetitive, but it's a solid entry point to the RTS genre nonetheless.
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Two eikons stare one another down in Final Fantasy XVI.

Final Fantasy XVI State of Play reveals Cid’s Hideaway and story mode

Final Fantasy XVI's dedicated State of Play gave a very thorough overview of the highly anticipated RPG.
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Link stands near allied humans and Gorons in Tears of the Kingdom.

5 big details from Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s new trailer that you may have missed

The final trailer for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is filled with quick clips that might be teasing some major gameplay changes.
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Zelda holds a tear-shaped object in her hand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's final trailer.

Final Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer features Ganondorf, minecarts, and mechs

The final trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gives us a glimpse at Ganondorf and shows Link piloting a makeshift mech.
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Final Fantasy XVI State of Play: How to watch and what to expect

Sony is hosting another State of Play today that will focus on Final Fantasy XVI. Here's when it's going down and what to expect.
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