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Demon-fusing PlayStation 4 RPG Persona 5 delayed to 2016

Atlus announced today that the latest sequel in its long-running Persona RPG series has been pushed back to a summer 2016 release.
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Minecraft: Story Mode’s first episode premieres in October

The first episode in Telltale Games' narrative-focused Minecraft spinoff, Minecraft: Story Mode will hit digital storefronts and retail in October.
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Next Sonic the Hedgehog game delayed over quality concerns

The latest sequel in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been delayed as its developer addresses criticism aimed at a poorly received predecessor.
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Dragon Quest Builders embarks on a Minecraft-inspired journey in January

Square Enix's Minecraft-inspired spinoff in its long-running Dragon Quest RPG series, Dragon Quest Builders, will launch in Japan in early 2016.
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Capcom reveals Resident Evil competitive shooter spinoff Umbrella Corps

Capcom announced that it will release a competitive online shooter for the PlayStation 4 and PCs based on its popular Resident Evil series.
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The King of Fighters XIV resurrects a classic fighting game in 3D

SNK's team-based fighting game franchise The King of Fighters will shift to 3D for its latest sequel launching for the PlayStation 4 in 2016.
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Kingdom Hearts 2.8 three-game compilation coming to PS4 in 2016

Square Enix announced that multiple chapters in its Disney-licensed RPG series Kingdom Hearts will hit the PlayStation 4 in a compilation launching in 2016.
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Gravity Rush remake and sequel announced for PlayStation 4

Sony announced that a remastered version of its PS Vita action-adventure game Gravity Rush and a direct sequel will launch for the PlayStation 4 next year.
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Turtle Beach launches Ear Force Stealth 450 PC gaming headset

Turtle Beach has released the Ear Force Stealth 450, a wireless PC gaming headset that boasts an array of features and options aimed at gaming audiophiles.
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PS2 classics, including Dark Cloud 2, rated for upcoming PlayStation 4 release

The PlayStation 4 may soon host classic PS2 games like Dark Cloud 2 and Ape Escape 2, recent submissions to European ratings counsel PEGI indicate.
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Flight Control, Real Racing, and other iOS classics disappear from App Store

Flight Control, Real Racing, and other iOS apps that defined the mobile landscape have been quietly pulled from the App Store by publisher Electronic Arts.
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Metal Gear Solid V save bugs fixed, Quiet no longer halts progress

Konami has issued a software update for the PlayStation 4 and PC versions of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, fixing major issues affecting save data.
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Backward compatibility finally arrives in Xbox One’s November update

Xbox One owners can expect to see a redesigned dashboard and the introduction of several major features with a firmware update launching in November.
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Mario betrays some of his most devoted fans with new YouTube copyright claims

Nintendo is targeting speedrunners and modders in a new round of YouTube copyright claims aimed at footage from modified Super Mario World levels.
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Xbox Live Indie Games face extinction in 2017

Xbox Live Indie Games, a service that publishes downloadable Xbox 360 titles made by hobbyist developers, will cease operations in 2017.
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Castle Crashers hits Xbox One, free for returning Xbox 360 players

A remastered version of The Behemoth's landmark brawler Castle Crashers is out now for the Xbox One, and veteran players can pick up a copy free of charge.
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Mario’s creator addresses Nintendo myths and fan theories

Super Mario Bros. creator Shigeru Miyamoto addresses many long-standing rumors and lingering questions regarding Nintendo in a Q&A video released this week.
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New Apple TV hardware hosts exclusive games with motion controls

Today during a special presentation event in San Francisco, Apple announced a new version of its Apple TV hardware that offers exclusive gaming content.
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Minecraft Windows 10 update introduces cross-platform multiplayer

The newly updated Windows 10 version of Mojang's creative construction sim Minecraft now allows players to team up with local friends using mobile devices.
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Capcom’s action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen coming to PCs in 2016

Capcom's open-world action-RPG Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen will launch for PC platforms via Steam in 2016, the publisher announced today.
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BBC issues trailer for Grand Theft Auto docudrama, despite Rockstar’s objections

The BBC has released a trailer for The Gamechangers, an upcoming film that explores the success story behind Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto series.
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Rocket League’s next patch improves ranked matches, cross-platform play

The hit vehicular sports game Rocket League will see a slate of improvements centered around ranked play with its next patch, due in September.
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Mario Golf, Gunman Clive hit Wii U in latest eShop update

This week's Nintendo eShop update brings the N64-era golfing sim Mario Golf to the Wii U along with a selection of other retro-inspired standouts.
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The soul still burns: SoulCalibur: Lost Swords closes in November

SoulCalibur: Lost Swords, Bandai Namco's free-to-play fighting game for the PlayStation 3, will close down by the end of this year.
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FTC and Machinima reach settlement: it’s actually about ethics in game journalism

The FTC has reached a settlement with YouTube network Machinima over allegations that the company did not disclose payment for Xbox One launch videos
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Activision’s Deadpool game is getting remastered for PS4, Xbox One

Activision's superhero game Deadpool is returning for an encore performance later this year in an upgraded re-release for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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Resident Evil Origins Collection pairs up survival horror classics in January 2016

Capcom today announced Resident Evil Origins Collection, an upcoming retail bundle featuring upgraded HD versions of Resident Evil and Resident Evil 0.
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Digital Nintendo 3DS, Wii U games now up for grabs at Amazon

Nintendo has launched an Amazon storefront offering download codes for a large number of its published games on the Wii U, 3DS, and legacy platforms.
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Upcoming Xbox One Elite Bundle features redesigned controller, 1TB hard drive

Microsoft today announced a new Xbox One Elite Bundle that includes a redesigned hard drive that's both larger and faster than previous models.
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided emerges in February with an augmented special edition

A unique pre-order campaign allows Deus Ex: Mankind Divided buyers to unlock the game early by reaching online community milestones.
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Uncharted 4 arrives in March with special editions

Sony's flagship Uncharted franchise will return in March with Uncharted 4, which will arrive in multiple special edition packages digitally and at retail.
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Konami killing off dozens of legacy iOS apps in Japan

Veteran games publisher Konami will permanently retire a large number of its paid iOS apps in Japan as it shifts its focus toward free-to-play titles.
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Deadly Premonition nets a special edition five years after launch

PlayStation 3 survival horror cult favorite Deadly Premonition is getting a special edition re-release more than five years after its initial launch.
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Humble Store proceeds target thousands of newly added charities

Humble Bundle organizers have expanded the Humble Store charity lineup, allowing game buyers to donate toward one of more than 35,000 listed organizations.