Xbox Live gave away $584 worth of games in 2014

Xbox Live's Games With Gold program gave away more than $500 worth of games — at current prices — in 2014.

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Mario Kart 8 - Wii U Game of the Year

Mario Kart 8 is the one game every Wii U owner should have, making it the clear winner for the best Wii U game of 2014.

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Retro City Rampage is never getting a Wii U port. Here's why.

In candid language, the creator of Retro City Rampage has explained why he will not port the game to Wii U. The time required to create a Wii U version of the game would result in something that is "95 percent identical" to the version launched on WiiWare in early 2013, Brian Provinciano said. Thanks to the Wii U's backward compatibility, WiiWare titles are playable on the console in its Wii mode. "Wii code cannot be simply put on Wii U with the push of a button," he writes.

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Bungie Working On Fix For Xbox One Destiny Patch Issue

Bungie also fixed a problem on PS4 where the full game kept reverting to Trial mode.

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Weekly Recap: Xbox One Finally Outsells PS4, Witcher 3 Delayed

Did you step away from the Internet this week? Check out a roundup of some of the week's biggest stories here.

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Get Shadow of Mordor on Xbox One for $28 and More From Amazon

Get Watch Dogs for $25, The Last of Us Remastered for $30, and more.

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The 10 Best Selling Video Games of 2014

The juggernauts of video gaming — companies like Electronic Arts, Activision and Ubisoft — are sinking more and more money into marketing their AAA games. The process is similar to that with a blockbuster ...



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Upcoming video games: 'Elite: Dangerous,' 'Halo 5' beta

Space exploration abounds in long-awaited franchise resurrection "Elite: Dangerous," while "Loadout," "Resogun" and "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes" find new homes, "Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel" receives new content, and the first "Halo 5: Guardians" beta begins in time for the new year.

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Sony isn't thrilled about scalped 20th Anniversary PlayStation 4 consoles

Sony released 12,300 of the beautiful 20th Anniversary version of the PlayStation 4, and you had to jump through some interesting hoops to pick one up for cheap. This is, of course, leading to inflated prices for the hardware on the secondary market. "That's not what we want to see happen," PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara told Eurogamer.

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DC Announces Prequel Comic to Arkham Knight Video Game

Find out what happens to Batman this February.

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Nintendo will release Abe Lincoln, Kirby and Yoshi in 'the first part of 2015'

At least four games will be released for Nintendo systems in "the first part of 2015," according to a press release from the company today. "More great games are coming for Nintendo systems in the first part of 2015, including Splatoon, Yoshi's Woolly World and Kirby and the Rainbow Curse for Wii U, and Code Name: STEAM for Nintendo 3DS," the press release reads. Nintendo previously indicated that Splatoon would be released in Q2 2015 and that Yoshi's Wooly World would hit in the first half of 2015.

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Wii U Sales Jump Amid Strong Start for Amiibo

Plus, Super Smash Bros for Wii U hits 700,000 sales in November.

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"Death of Console"? I Think Not, Xbox Exec Says After Xbox One Beats PS4

"Seems like consoles are fine, great games and sales for our industry," Phil Spencer says.

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Leaked Emails Show Sony and Nintendo Discussing Mario Movie

Sony Pictures reportedly deep in negotiations with Nintendo to obtain animated film rights for Nintendo's iconic franchise.

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Borderlands Remastered Listing Hints at Xbox One and PS4 Port

Gearbox’s blockbuster RPG-shooter could be the next game to be given a next-gen makeover.

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Bitcoin Can Now Be Traded for Xbox One Games

Unregulated digital currency can now be used across Microsoft’s suite of services and platforms, from Windows Phone to Xbox Music.

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Sony to launch PlayStation consoles in China from January

The company will launch the PlayStation 4, the latest in its series, in China on January 11, priced at 2,899 yuan ($475), Sony said in a release, adding pre-sales started Friday.

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Sony to launch PlayStation consoles in China from January

Japanese gaming giant Sony is to offer its PlayStation consoles in China from January, the company said, following rival Microsoft into the potentially lucrative market after China ended a 14-year ban. The company will launch the PlayStation 4, the latest in its series, in China on January 11, priced at 2,899 yuan ($475), Sony said in a release, adding pre-sales started Friday. Its handheld game console PlayStation Vita will also be available, with a price tag of 1,299 yuan, it added. US technology giant Microsoft launched its Xbox One console in China in late September, initially priced at 3,699 yuan, the first foreign company to enter the market.

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Xbox One Beats PS4 in US and UK for November NPD

For the first time since the console's launch, Microsoft's console beat out Sony's in terms of overall sales in the US and UK.

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PlayStation goes to China in January with Western devs and dragon paint

Sony Computer Entertainment will bring the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita to China Jan. 11, the company announced today. The PS4 will retail for 2,899 renminbi ($468.63) and be available in black and white models. The PS Vita will sell for 1,299 renminbi ($209.99) in black and white versions, too.

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Nintendo says its less popular amiibo toys may not be discontinued, after all

Despite previous reports, Nintendo may not discontinue production of some of its less popular NFC-powered amiibo figurines, a representative from the company told Polygon. Nintendo revealed the $12.99 toys at E3 2014. Earlier this week, a Nintendo spokesperson said that the company planned to make its "most popular" amiibos constantly available.

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Following Xbox One, PlayStation 4 Comes to China January 11

PS4 and PS Vita to launch in China early next year.

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Nintendo blocks 3DS NINJHAX Hack With Firmware Update

System software 9.3 prevents homebrew exploit from fully functioning.

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Sony PlayStation 4 China sales to begin January 11

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Sony Corp will sell its PlayStation 4 in China for 2,899 yuan ($468) starting from Jan. 11, a company executive said on Thursday. This marks PlayStation's official entry into China, the world's third-largest gaming market, after Beijing lifted a 14-year ban on foreign gaming consoles earlier this year. Microsoft Corp launched its Xbox in China in September. China may be a tough market to crack with strict censorship blocking many popular games. ...

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Censors loom large over Sony's PlayStation China prospects

By Kazunori Takada SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Sony Corp should fear China's censors almost as much as rival Microsoft Corp as it prepares to unveil the price and release date of its PlayStation 4 gaming console in the world's third-largest gaming market. The announcement, due to be made in Shanghai around 0900 GMT on Thursday, comes hot on the heels of the launch of Microsoft's Xbox console in China as both firms rush to capitalize on the lifting a 14-year ban on foreign gaming consoles. Sony has yet to detail its plans for the PlayStation 4 in China, including the price tag and sales targets. ...

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Gaming Deals: Get Xbox One Assassin's Creed Bundle Plus a Free Game for $350 and More

Get Dragon Age: Inquisition for $40, Sunset Overdrive for $40, and more.

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Showtime Anytime app comes to Xbox One

Showtime Anytime, the app that lets Showtime subscribers watch the network's programming on demand via streaming, launched on Xbox One yesterday.

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Buy Xbox One, Get Free Game at Microsoft Store

Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals promotion offering a great discount on Xbox One today.

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Microsoft sweetens Xbox One bundle deals with a free, big-name AAA game today

The Microsoft Store is giving away a free game to those who buy an Xbox One bundle today, according to the retailer's online listings.

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New Legend of Zelda Wii U footage analyzed, secrets revealed in this 23 minute deep dive

Nintendo shared an extended look at the upcoming Zelda title coming to the Wii U during the recent Game Awards ceremony, but actual details about the game are still scarce. This 23-minute video from GameXplain enhances the footage and wrings just about every possible detail possible out of what was said or hinted at, and then goes on to speculate about all sorts of aspects about the game.

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Get a Nintendo 3DS XL for $150 Right Now

Best Buy offering red, black, and blue systems for a $50 discount until December 13.

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PlayStation Exec Talks PS4 Street Fighter 5 Exclusivity

"I guess you could say Street Fighter's natural home is on PlayStation."

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Nintendo Europe: We Will Ensure Amiibo Stock is Replenished

Corporation responds to retailer claiming some figurines are sold out for good.

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Xbox 360 Game of the Year Voting - Best Games of 2014

Vote to help decide the People's Choice Xbox 360 Game of the Year for 2014!

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Wii U Game of the Year Voting - Best Games of 2014

Vote to help decide the People's Choice Wii U Game of the Year for 2014!

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Xbox One - Best Games of 2014 Nominees

The Xbox One may yet ride to glory on the backs of games like our nominees for Best Xbox One Game of 2014.

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Xbox One Game of the Year Voting - Best Games of 2014

Vote to help decide the People's Choice Xbox One Game of the Year for 2014!

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Buy 2, Get 1 Free Xbox/PlayStation/PC Game Promo at Best Buy

Have some Christmas shopping to do? Best Buy is currently running a good deal on games.

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This Week's Xbox One/360 Deals for Gold Members

Gold subscribers can score deep discounts on various games, including Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare and Peggle 2.

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A Wii U is mandatory if you want to talk about 2014's Game of the Year

The Nintendo Wii U has had a shaky past, and it's easy to criticize its terrible launch, confusing messaging and lack of modern conveniences. Sales are up, but the system's installed base still can't compete with the Xbox One or PlayStation 4. It would be hard to turn the Wii U into your primary console — there are simply too many games that will never be on the platform — but it's equally hard to ignore Nintendo's latest piece of hardware.

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Xbox One's Twitch gets video on demand, advanced search and Home screen pins

Twitch gets a major update on Xbox One today, bringing with it new ways to find streams, the ability to watch archived Twitch videos and even pin your favorites on your Home screen, Microsoft announced today. "Xbox One helped cement Twitch's place in the living room with its robust set of features," Annie Berrones, director of product marketing for Twitch, said in a prepared statement.

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Xbox One: How to Upload Game Clips Directly to Twitter

Here's a quick video tutorial to help you share your epic gaming moments with your followers.

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Xbox Exec Vows to "Make Amends" for Street Fighter 5 PS4 Exclusivity

Phil Spencer says he wants to make it up to fans.

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Nintendo to Eventually Discontinue Some Amiibo, But "Most Popular Characters" Safe

Nintendo provided an official statement on whether or not some Amiibo will always be available; you'll want to be sure to purchase your favorites early.

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Hackers Take Down Sony's PlayStation Network

The temporary attack appears unrelated to recent security breaches of Sony Pictures Entertainment's network



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Inventor of home video games, Ralph Baer, dies in U.S. at 92

By Ted Seifer MANCHESTER, NH (Reuters) - The man credited with inventing the first home video games, Ralph Baer, died on Saturday at age 92 at his home in Manchester, New Hampshire, a director at the Goodwin Funeral Home said on Monday. Baer, who fled his native Germany with his family in 1938 ahead of the Second World War, spent much of his career working on advanced radar systems for a defense company before turning his attention to interactive video games in the late 1960s. ...



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Sony's PlayStation Experience won Christmas before it even began

Sony's biggest accomplishment of the year, past the fact the PlayStation 4 has all but owned the current generation of consoles sales, is that it was able to so easily dominate the early December news cycle. The PlayStation Experience was part victory lap, part E3 and part PAX, but now that we're a few days out from the event we can clearly see its real value. What's so fascinating about this move is how decisively and easily Sony was able to grab the news cycle in the days leading up to the event, certainly across the weekend, and now this week we'll see the longer pieces based on interviews and hands-on access dribble out across the enthusiast press.

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UK lawmaker sorry over video game use at hearing

LONDON (AP) — A British lawmaker has apologized after he was photographed playing a video game on his tablet during a committee hearing in Parliament.



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Online Trolls Claim PlayStation Network Attack

Even if you just want to zone out and play video games for a few hours, you can't escape the reach of people behaving badly on the Internet. If you found yourself unable to log into the PlayStation Network (PSN) over the weekend, that's because it was very likely knocked offline on purpose, with a group of trolls called Lizard Squad claiming responsibility for the presumed attack.

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Pioneer of video games, Simon dies at 92

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Ralph Baer, a video game pioneer who created both the precursor to "Pong" and the electronic memory game Simon and led the team that developed the first home video game console, has died. He was 92.

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Pioneer of video games, Simon dies at 92

Ralph Baer, a video game pioneer who created both the precursor to "Pong" and the electronic memory game Simon and led the team that developed the first home video game console, has died. He ...

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Watch Sony's PlayStation Experience Live Here on December 6-7

UPDATE: Check out the full schedule for Sony's PlayStation-focused Las Vegas event.

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Pioneer of video games, 'Simon' dies at 92

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) — A video game pioneer who created both the precursor to "Pong" and the electronic memory game "Simon" has died. Ralph Baer also was leader of the team that developed the Magnavox Odyssey, the first home video game console.



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Uncharted 4 will star the two biggest actors in video games

The Uncharted 4: A Thief's End gameplay trailer ended with a surprise reveal this weekend at the PlayStation Experience, but what we saw was only half the story.

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Xbox Exec: PS Experience Was "A Nice Event," But We Have 2015 Games Too

"I feel good about 2015 for Xbox," Phil Spencer says.

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