Saturday, October 11, 2014

Watch the First Trailer for PlayStation-Exclusive Superhero TV Series Powers

Watch the First Trailer for PlayStation-Exclusive Superhero TV Series Powers First footage for PlayStation's show revealed at New York City Comic-Con.








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Xbox One-Exclusive Sunset Overdrive Preorder and DLC Includes More Crazy Weapons

Xbox One-Exclusive Sunset Overdrive Preorder and DLC Includes More Crazy Weapons More guns, traps, amps, and outfits if you preorder Sunset Overdrive.








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CoD: Advanced Warfare Upgrade Deal, Smash Bros. Wii U Dated, And the Rest of the Week's Top Stories.

CoD: Advanced Warfare Upgrade Deal, Smash Bros. Wii U Dated, And the Rest of the Week's Top Stories. Did you unplug from the Internet this week? No need to worry, as we've rounded up some of the stories you need to know.








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Friday, October 10, 2014

Resident Evil Revelations 2 pre-orders on PlayStation get a bonus Raid mode

Resident Evil Revelations 2 pre-orders on PlayStation get a bonus Raid mode Pre-ordering Resident Evil Revelations 2 on PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 will net players an extra bonus mode for free, producer Michiteru Okabe announced in a panel at New York Comic Con today.








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Xbox One's Parity Clause Meant to Make Owners Feel "First Class"

Xbox One's Parity Clause Meant to Make Owners Feel "First Class" Phil Spencer discusses Microsoft's policy of requiring that indie games launch on Xbox One at the same time as on other platforms.








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Dragon Age: Inquisition Is 1080p on PS4, 900p on Xbox One

Dragon Age: Inquisition Is 1080p on PS4, 900p on Xbox One "We maximized the current potential of each platform," BioWare says.








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It's a Good Week to Get Back Into Diablo 3 on Xbox One/360 and PS4/PS3

It's a Good Week to Get Back Into Diablo 3 on Xbox One/360 and PS4/PS3 Get double XP or encounter twice as many Treasure Goblins, depending upon your platform of choice.








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Xbox Live Gold Goes Free on Xbox 360 This Weekend

Xbox Live Gold Goes Free on Xbox 360 This Weekend Play online for free starting today.








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Sony invites fans to peek inside its 2015 PlayStation plans with a two-day event

Sony invites fans to peek inside its 2015 PlayStation plans with a two-day event Sony will hold a two-day, "massive" community event for PlayStation fans called PlayStation Experience in Las Vegas, Nev., from Dec. 6 - 7, social media manager Sid Shuman announced via the PlayStation Blog. PlayStation Experience will be open to attendees 18 and over.








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Sony Hosting Two-Day PlayStation Community Event In Vegas This December

Sony Hosting Two-Day PlayStation Community Event In Vegas This December "PlayStation Experience" will offer hands-on time with upcoming games and a look at PlayStation's 2015 slate.








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White Halo: Master Chief Collection Xbox One Bundle Unlikely for US

White Halo: Master Chief Collection Xbox One Bundle Unlikely for US Microsoft says it currently has "no plans" to offer the recently revealed bundle in the United States.








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"The Best Games Are On Xbox One," Microsoft Says Via New Promo Website

"The Best Games Are On Xbox One," Microsoft Says Via New Promo Website Xbox maker launches new website that explains why Xbox One is the best place to play this holiday.








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Following Xbox, PlayStation Gets One Step Closer to Launching In China

Following Xbox, PlayStation Gets One Step Closer to Launching In China Sony-affiliated facility in Shanghai's free-trade zone to start packaging PlayStation consoles in December, according to report.








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Xbox One Exclusive No Longer, Ryse Comes to PC Today

Xbox One Exclusive No Longer, Ryse Comes to PC Today Crytek's 2013 action game hits PC today through download stores.








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Zynga revamps hit 'Words With Friends' game

The logo for the online gaming company Zynga Pioneering social games maker Zynga on Thursday launched a new version of "Words With Friends" as the company strives to regain its footing in the mobile device age.








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Thursday, October 9, 2014

Ace Attorney Trilogy comes to Nintendo 3DS in December

Ace Attorney Trilogy comes to Nintendo 3DS in December Nintendo 3DS owners will get a triple shot of Phoenix Wright this holiday season with the release of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy. Capcom confirmed at New York Comic Con today that the game will hit the Nintendo eShop in North America on Dec. 9.








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Zynga revamps hit 'Words With Friends' game

Cars drive by the Zynga headquarters on July 25, 2013 in San Francisco, California San Francisco (AFP) - Pioneering social games maker Zynga on Thursday launched a new version of "Words With Friends" as the company strives to regain its footing in the mobile device age.








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The Video Game That Rewrites the 1500-Year-Old Rules of Chess

Chess is quite a game. The game. Chess is so old and so esteemed it’s often used as a point of legitimacy for other things. If you have a lengthy discussion about Street Fighter, critical or not, you’ve started a countdown to an inevitable “like chess” comparison. It’s easy to pick up and yet so hard to master that becoming the best at it gets you called a prodigy. It’s dramatic, it’s intensive, and largely seen as balanced. “Why fix what isn’t broken?” says two percent of the world’s coffee mugs. ...



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Wii U's Big October Exclusive, Bayonetta 2, Gets a Demo Today

Wii U's Big October Exclusive, Bayonetta 2, Gets a Demo Today Today's eShop update brings with it a taste of Platinum's upcoming action game.








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Zynga brings a little Tinder to Words with Friends

Zynga brings a little Tinder to Words with Friends It’s been five years, 58 billion words and 1.2 trillion points since the original Word with Friends was released, eventually becoming the top free game of all time on Apple’s App Store. Today the Zynga game gets a sequel in New Words with Friends, a title that brings a bevy of player-inspired updates to the popular word-building game including the ability to play on your own, a built-in dictionary and Tinder-like match maker. “This is the most significant update we’ve made to the game in its history,” said Jonathan Knight, vice president of games for Zynga.








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Giuliani to defend video game firm vs. ex-dictator

FILE - This photo provided by Activision Blizzard Inc. shows Manuel Noriega as depicted in the game publisher's 2012 game, "Call of Duty: Black Ops II." Activision says former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will argue for the dismissal of a case filed by the disgraced Panamanian dictator for use of his likeness without permission. (AP Photo/Activision Blizzard, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will defend Activision in court against a lawsuit filed by imprisoned Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega over the "Call of Duty" franchise, the video game maker said Thursday.








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The Wolf Among Us hitting retail, Xbox One and PS4 on November 4

The Wolf Among Us hitting retail, Xbox One and PS4 on November 4 Americans head to the polls on the first Tuesday of November to pick their new elected representatives, but they'll also be able to make a much more impactful and difficult decision: Will they play The Big Bad Wolf as a super total monster jerk or just a regular, everyday jerk? The first adventure of the Fabletown sheriff, The Wolf Among Us, comes to retail (as well as making its first Xbox One and PlayStation 4 appearance) on November 4.








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Microsoft Exec Responds to Xbox One's Lack of Backwards Compatibility

Microsoft Exec Responds to Xbox One's Lack of Backwards Compatibility "I definitely hear you and I'll continue to try to work to building something that can help people out," Phil Spencer says.








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Giuliani to defend video game firm vs. ex-dictator

Giuliani to defend video game firm vs. ex-dictator Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will defend Activision in court against a lawsuit filed by disgraced Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega over the "Call of Duty" franchise, the video game ...








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Xbox One/PS4 Wolf Among Us Coming In November, New Trailer Released

Xbox One/PS4 Wolf Among Us Coming In November, New Trailer Released Telltale's adventure series coming to new platforms on November 4; watch a trailer now.








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Evolve Alpha Launches on Oct 30 Starting With Xbox One

Evolve Alpha Launches on Oct 30 Starting With Xbox One Sign up for the Evolve alpha on Xbox One with GameSpot's code for a chance to gain access.








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Custom Dashboard Themes Coming to Xbox One

Custom Dashboard Themes Coming to Xbox One Future updates will introduce option to visually renovate the console operating system.








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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Batman, Mortal Kombat, and Dark Souls Discounted in Xbox One/360 Weekly Deals

Batman, Mortal Kombat, and Dark Souls Discounted in Xbox One/360 Weekly Deals Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, The Witcher 2, and more also on sale this week.








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Forza Horizon 2 DLC Is Xbox One-Only; No Plans for Xbox 360 DLC

Forza Horizon 2 DLC Is Xbox One-Only; No Plans for Xbox 360 DLC Forza Rewards connectivity is also limited to the Xbox One version.








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Video Game Plotline for Tonight's Episode of NBC's "The Mysteries of Laura"

Video Game Plotline for Tonight's Episode of NBC's "The Mysteries of Laura" "This smoking hot gamer geek is good enough to dominate a game, but is she good enough to catch a killer?"








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$60 Battlefield 4 Premium Edition Coming to All Platforms Except Xbox 360

$60 Battlefield 4 Premium Edition Coming to All Platforms Except Xbox 360 Premium bundle will include main game and all DLC, but last-generation Xbox fans are out of luck.








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Non-Fantasy Xbox One/PS4/PC RPG Kingdom Come Gets New Trailer

Non-Fantasy Xbox One/PS4/PC RPG Kingdom Come Gets New Trailer Check out a new trailer for upcoming RPG from the creator of Mafia.








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Video game win cited at trial of accused Boston Marathon bomber's friend

Courtroom sketch of defendants Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov appearing in front of Federal Magistrate Marianne Bowler, in Boston By Tim McLaughlin and Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - A man who says he was too high to remember the removal of a backpack from the college dorm room of the Boston Marathon bombing suspect was alert enough to win a video game that same night, a key prosecution witness testified on Wednesday. Azamat Tazhayakov, 20, recounted how he lost an Xbox NBA video game to his friend Robel Phillipos, before they want to the dorm room of bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. "I don't remember him having a problem," Tazhayakov said of Phillipos' victory in the game. ...








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Massive Video Game Collection Hits eBay With Asking Price of $164,000

Massive Video Game Collection Hits eBay With Asking Price of $164,000 More than 5,700 games and 50 systems could be yours for the price of a house.








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Wii U GameCube Adapter Only Compatible With Super Smash Bros

Wii U GameCube Adapter Only Compatible With Super Smash Bros Nintendo issues clarification after mistakenly claiming the adapter would with games with Pro Controller support.








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Gallery: A Closer Look at Nintendo's Next Amiibo Range

Gallery: A Closer Look at Nintendo's Next Amiibo Range New images star Luigi and Captain Falcon; Plus, Nintendo releases trailer showcasing first set.








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Is The Binding of Isaac being teased for Wii U?

Is The Binding of Isaac being teased for Wii U? The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth developer Nicalis has released a video that appears to show six seconds worth of the game playing on Nintendo's Wii U.








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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Get Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare on Xbox One/PS4 for Free by Buying a Digital 360/PS3 Copy

Get Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare on Xbox One/PS4 for Free by Buying a Digital 360/PS3 Copy Move from last-gen consoles to current-gen consoles for free.








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Diablo 3 PS4/Xbox One Patch Now Available, Adds New Areas, Items, and More

Diablo 3 PS4/Xbox One Patch Now Available, Adds New Areas, Items, and More Greater Rifts, Legendary gems, a new area to visit, and more added in today's free update.








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Watch New Trailer for Xbox One/PC Open-World Horror Game, Grave

Watch New Trailer for Xbox One/PC Open-World Horror Game, Grave Broken Window Studios releases new video for upcoming game that highlights its creepy world.








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PlayStation Now Open Beta Hits PS Vita, PS TV Next Week

PlayStation Now Open Beta Hits PS Vita, PS TV Next Week Open beta for Sony's game rental streaming service launching for new devices on October 14.








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PlayStation Now open beta coming to PlayStation TV, Vita on Oct. 14

PlayStation Now open beta coming to PlayStation TV, Vita on Oct. 14 Sony's streaming game service, PlayStation Now, will be available in "open beta" on the PlayStation TV — and the PlayStation Vita, whose hardware it's based on — when the micro-console launches in North America on Oct. 14. Currently available on both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, PlayStation Now offers gamers "over 150 PS3 titles" to rent at prices that range from reasonable ($7.99 for 30 days) to crazy (as much as $4.99 for four hours). Sony has said that pricing for PlayStation Now is subject to change and that this open beta period is designed to gather feedback.








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Documentary About Video Game Music Hits Funding Goal

Documentary About Video Game Music Hits Funding Goal "Have you ever paused a game just to hear the music play?"








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Nintendo Finally Dates Super Smash Bros. on Wii U

Nintendo Finally Dates Super Smash Bros. on Wii U The fighting game will land on November 21.








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Xbox One Gets $50 Ryse: Legendary Edition

Xbox One Gets $50 Ryse: Legendary Edition Bundle includes the main game and all four previously released DLC packs.








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Xbox One Forza Horizon 2 Gets First DLC Today

Xbox One Forza Horizon 2 Gets First DLC Today Mobil 1 Car Pack features six new cars for $5.








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To Play or Not to Play: The Great Debate About Video Games

With more than 90 percent of American kids playing video games for an average of two hours a day, whether that's a good idea is a valid question for parents to ask. Video games, violent ones especially, have caused such concern that the issue of whether the sale or rental of such games to children should be prohibited was brought before the Supreme Court.



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Nintendo Reveals Next Wave of Amiibos, Plus Compatible Games

Nintendo Reveals Next Wave of Amiibos, Plus Compatible Games Zelda, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Little Mac, Pit and Captain Falcon to follow first batch of toys.








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$40 Wii U Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Launching In December

$40 Wii U Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Launching In December Game will launch on December 5 in North America; "select" amiibo figures will be compatible in 2015.








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Super Smash Bros., first amiibo hit Wii U Nov. 21, Captain Toad Dec. 5

Super Smash Bros., first amiibo hit Wii U Nov. 21, Captain Toad Dec. 5 Super Smash Bros. for Wii U hits North America on Nov. 21 and Captain Toad will be released on Dec. 5, Nintendo announced this morning. The first wave of Nintendo's interactive amiibo figures will also hit on Nov. 21 for $12.99 a pop. The second wave that launches in December includes Zelda, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Little Mac, Pit and Captain Falcon.








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Smash Bros. for Wii U Release Date Confirmed by Nintendo

Smash Bros. for Wii U Release Date Confirmed by Nintendo Nintendo's latest cross-franchise brawler arrives early December in Europe.








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Nintendo Rolls Out 3DS Themes in System Update

Nintendo Rolls Out 3DS Themes in System Update Prices in the UK start at £1.79; Handheld update adds five free themes.








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