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The Xbox logo from Xbox Games Showcase 2024

Xbox Live is down, so you can’t sign into your Xbox account

Account and profile features for Xbox Live are currently experiencing a major outage, rendering many games on the console unplayable.
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The player rides their bike through some townies in Go-Go Town.

If you love Animal Crossing, try this great new PC game next

Steam early access title Go-Go Town is the first game that has recaptured the same magic I felt when playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Key art for Neon White

July’s Xbox Game Pass lineup is the best the service has offered in months

Xbox Game Pass is getting a great batch of games in July, including a lot of indie standouts.
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster's Frank West.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is out sooner than you think

We learned the release date of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster at Capcom Next today, and it's out in just a couple of months.
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Key art for the new Rainbow Six Siege inspired faction in XDefiant.

XDefiant adds a Rainbow Six Siege faction and more with Season 1

Ubisoft gave a thorough overview of the Rainbow Six Siege faction, new weapons, Ranked mode, and more coming to XDefiant Season 1.
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Key art for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Capcom Next: Summer 2024: how to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into Capcom Next, where we'll learn more about Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster and more.
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A Nintendo Switch with a list of cloud saves on the display.

You can try Nintendo Switch Online for free this July Fourth weekend

Nintendo is letting any Nintendo Switch owners who don't have an active membership already try Nintendo Switch Online for free for seven days.
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Key art for Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

What’s new in July 2024: 7 upcoming games to check out this month

From Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail to Zenless Zone Zero to Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, there are plenty of exciting new games to play this July.
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A zombie attacks in The House of the Dead: Remake.

It looks like arcade classic The House of the Dead 2 will get a remake soon

The House of the Dead 2: Remake just got an ESRB listing, so it looks like the arcade classic is finally getting a remake from Forever Entertainment.
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A girl holds a camera in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage delayed because of Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Life is Strange spiritual successor Lost Records: Bloom & Rage got delayed until 2025 because a new, official Life is Strange game launches this October.
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A girl holds a camera in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is the true successor to Life is Strange

The main creatives behind Life is Strange are now making Lost Records: Bloom & Rage at Don’t Nod Montreal. They shared their vision for the franchise.
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Key art for Matterfall from Housemarque and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

3 underrated PS Plus games to check out this weekend (June 28-30)

If you're wondering which games you should play on PS Plus this weekend, try one of these underrated titles, including one of PS5's best launch games.
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A soccer player in EA Sports FC 24.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (June 28-30)

Xbox Game Pass has added some solid games recently. Here are three worth checking out this weekend.
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Key art for Frostpunk 2.

Frostpunk 2 delayed by nearly 2 months following beta feedback

Icy city-builder Frostpunk 2 will no longer come out in the middle of summer after 11 bit Studios delayed its launch until September.
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Using the game recording feature on a Steam Deck.

Steam will finally let you record your gameplay, even on Steam Deck

A Game Recording Beta is now live on Steam. It lets people record gameplay footage in the background and then replay, edit, and export it for others to see.
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A still from the Among Us animated series.

PS Plus’ next batch of monthly games includes a viral multiplayer hit

Among Us, Borderlands 3, and NHL 24 are the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games this July.
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Key art for Metal Slug Attack Reloaded.

This surprising new Metal Slug game is $10 well spent

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded might not play like a traditional Metal Slug game, but it still captures the SNK series' magic.
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Concept art of Jade in a red shirt in Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition's Anniversary Gallery.

Beyond Good & Evil’s remaster is worth buying for this one new feature

Beyond Good & Evil -- 20th Anniversary Edition is a great re-release of a cult classic that holds an excellent new feature.
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Key art of a Rayman game from Ubisoft. He's running close to the camera in a purple shirt and red bandana.

Rayman makes some surprising cameos in Beyond Good & Evil’s remaster

The Anniversary Gallery in Beyond Good & Evil -- 20th Anniversary Edition has a whole section dedicated to Rayman.
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Luigi, scared, closes a door in Luigi's Mansion 2 HD.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD gives a 3DS classic the treatment it deserves

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is a relatively bare-bones HD port, but it's still a welcome revival of a 3DS classic.
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Dr Disrespect in a video about Deadrop released by Midnight Society.

Dr Disrespect dropped from his game studio following Twitch allegations

Deadrop developer Midnight Society cut ties with founder Dr Disrespect after new allegations surrounding the streamer's 2020 Twitch ban surfaced.
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Samus Aran poses in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

I made 5 predictions for June’s gaming showcases. Here’s what I got right

Last month, we made five big predictions about what we'd see at Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, and more. So, how much did we get right?
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Pagan Min attacks a soldier in Far Cry 4.

3 new PlayStation Plus games to check out this weekend (June 21-23)

If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra subscriber looking for games to play this weekend, check out these newly added titles.
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Issac stands tall in the Dead Space remake.

Try these 3 Xbox Game Pass horror titles this weekend (June 21-23)

With Still Wakes the Deep out now, why not try some horror games from the Xbox Game Pass library this weekend?
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A still from the intro cinematic for Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked.

These underrated 16-bit classics just got new life on Nintendo Switch

Rocket Knight Adventures and its sequels are underrated 16-bit platformer classics, and you can now play them all on Nintendo Switch.
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Luigi in Mario & Luigi: Brothership.

I watched this summer’s big gaming showcases. This one was the best

Who had the best video game showcase this month? We gave report cards to PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Summer Game Fest.
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Key art for Valorant on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

I’m finally turning into a Valorant fan thanks to its Xbox port

Valorant's console port is a game-changer for anyone who prefers controllers over mouse and keyboard.
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An image of the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model Mario Red Edition.

Everything announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct

We're doing a live recap of every Nintendo Switch announcement made at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.
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A screenshot from Harmonium: The Musical.

Harmonium: The Musical embraces the Deaf community to create something special

I played Harmonium: The Musical and spoke to the developers behind this new adventure game that stars a deaf girl and embraces Deaf culture.
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A conversation in Life by You.

The Sims competitor Life by You canceled before entering early access

Paradox Interactive canceled its upcoming life-sim game Life by You weeks after indefinitely delaying its early access launch.
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Luigi with the Poltergust 5000.

Nintendo Direct June 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Nintendo's big June Direct is finally happening tomorrow, June 18. Here's everything you need to know about it so you don't miss a second.
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Battle Aces' kraken in the cinematic reveal trailer.

Battle Aces does for RTS games what Pokémon Unite did for MOBAs

Battle Aces simplifies mechanics and makes the RTS game genre much more approachable, just like Pokémon Unite did for MOBA games.
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Key art for Stalker 2. A character in a lit-up gas mask and a gun on their back.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 seems like it will be well worth the wait

We've had to wait a long time to go hands-on with S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, but what I played at Summer Game Fest indicates that it is well worth the wait.
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The main character in Phantom Blade Zero

Phantom Blade Zero delivers the action I wanted from Stellar Blade

We went hands-on with Phantom Blade Zero at Summer Game Fest, and the upcoming action game feels like a faster version of Stellar Blade at times.
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Key art for Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

3 outstanding PS Plus games to play this weekend (June 14-16)

While you wait for all the new PlayStation 5 games announced this month, check out these three standouts on PS Plus this weekend.
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Marcus in Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.

After the Xbox Games Showcase, play these Game Pass greats this weekend (June 14-16)

With so many big Xbox games announced last weekend, these Game Pass titles just became must-play refreshers.
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One of the rarity characters in Bokeh Game Studio's Slitterhead.

Silent Hill creator’s new game Slitterhead prioritizes action over scares

We got a creepy look at Slitterhead during Summer Game Fest and learned why Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama is prioritizing action over horror.
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Goku in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the anime sandbox of your dreams

With spectacle-filled fights and a Custom Battle mode, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is shaping up to be the ultimate Dragon Ball sandbox.
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