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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time headlines Wii U eShop update

Nintendo's landmark Nintendo 64 action-RPG The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is now available via the Nintendo eShop in North America and Europe.
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Bikini samurai epic Onechanbara Z2: Chaos arrives stateside on PS4 this month

Hack-and-slash action game Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is due for a retail and digital release on the PlayStation 4 in North America later this month from Xseed.
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Shenmue 3 nabs series protagonist’s original voice actor

The creative team behind the crowdfunded adventure game Shenmue 3 revealed that the project will feature the return of Ryo Hazuki's original voice actor.
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Screenshot albums and more are coming as part of a major Nintendo Miiverse update

Miiverse, the player-driven community for Nintendo consoles, is due to see a number of major structural changes as part of a planned overhaul this summer.
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Free on PlayStation Plus in July: Rocket League, Entwined, Geometry Wars 3

PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive free copies of Rocket League, Geometry Wars 3, Entwined, and other featured games this month, Sony announced.
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Batman: Arkham Knight patch restores leaderboard access on PS4

Developer Rocksteady has restored access to the "Gotham's Greatest" leaderboards in the PlayStation 4 version of Batman: Arkham Knight.
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King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember continues a classic Sierra series in July

Sierra's classic adventure game franchise King's Quest will return as an episodic series next month, developer The Odd Gentlemen announced today.
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Officially licensed Pokemon puzzler to hit iOS, Android this year

A Pokemon-themed puzzler featuring characters from Nintendo's long-running portable RPG franchise will launch for iOS and Android devices later this year,
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Sony’s Yoshida: The Last Guardian pushed the PS3 to its breaking point

Sony's Shuhei Yoshida revealed that hardware limitations drove the decision to delay The Last Guardian and revive it for the PlayStation 4.
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Arcade classic Battlezone returning as an RTS remake and VR showpiece

Sniper Elite series developer Rebellion will relaunch Atari's arcade classic Battlezone with a pair of new games for PCs and VR devices.
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Splatoon balance patch deploying ahead of first-ever Splatfest event

Splatoon's first-ever Splatfest event will kick off on July 4th, giving players the chance to settle an eternal rivalry: cats versus dogs.
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How to be the best Batman you can be in Arkham Knight

Is Scarecrow is winning the war for Gotham in Batman: Arkham Knight? Here are some quick, spoiler-free hints to give you an edge over your enemies.
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Half of all console games sold in 2014 were shooters or action titles

The Entertainment Software Association found that action games and shooters accounted for nearly half of all console games sold in North America last year.
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Georgia Tech develops AI that observes Mario gameplay, then crafts its own levels

Researchers at Georgia Tech have prototyped an artificial intelligence engine that produces Mario levels based on gameplay footage from YouTube and Twitch.
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Dying Light trolls Destiny/Red Bull promotion with its own DLC campaign

After Destiny rolled out a Red Bull-themed social media blitz earlier this week, Dying Light's developers responded with a unique campaign of their own.
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Star Fox Command, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time join Wii U eShop

Star Fox Command and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time head up this week's Wii U eShop releases, joining Art Academy: Home Studio and Never Alone.
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Assassin’s Creed IV, Gears of War 3 free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in July

Xbox Live Gold subscribers will receive free downloadable copies of Assassin's Creed IV for the Xbox One and Gears of War 3 for Xbox 360 next month.
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Guitar Hero Live’s party pass grants timed access to full GHTV catalog

Activision's upcoming rhythm franchise revival Guitar Hero Live will offer full access to its online music catalog via a "party pass" feature.
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Long-promised Driveclub PlayStation Plus Edition out on PS4 this week

After a months-long series of delays, PlayStation Plus members will receive a free, specially tailored version of the sim-styled racer Driveclub this week.
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Tales from the Borderlands Episode 3 out now on PCs and PlayStation platforms

The latest episode in Telltale Games' adventure game series Tales from the Borderlands is out today on PC and PlayStation platforms.
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Kamehameha on the go! Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden heads stateside this year on 3DS

Goku and friends will star in the 2D fighting game Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden, premiering in North America later this year from Arc System Works.
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Landmark indie studio Tale of Tales shuts down after weak sales for its latest

Tale of Tales, creator of The Graveyard and The Endless Forest, has quit game development after its latest release fell short of sales expectations.
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GameStop puts a premium on nostalgia with Retro Classics online store

Looking for some old favorites for the Nintendo 64 or Sega Dreamcast? GameStop is selling, and you can expect to pay a premium for the convenience.
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Cinematic adventures Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls are coming to PS4, but only in Europe

Quantic Dreams' adventure games Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls will soon be graphically upgraded and reissued for the PlayStation 4 in Europe.
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Wii U Fatal Frame sequel debuts in North America this fall

Koei Tecmo-developed survival horror game Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is coming to North America later this year, Nintendo announced during E3.
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Just Cause 3 deploys for PS4, Xbox One, PC in December

Avalanche Studios' explosive open-world action game Just Cause 3 will hit consoles and PC platforms by the end of the year, publisher Square Enix announced.
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Skylanders SuperChargers adds Donkey Kong, Bowser to playable roster

Nintendo's characters are coming to the world of Skylanders with a series of dual-compatible amiibo figures launching this year.
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Deadliest Warriors: Ubisoft reveals 4v4 hack-and-slash action game For Honor

Today at E3 2015, Ubisoft revealed For Honor, a team-based multiplayer action game featuring sweeping battlegrounds filled with dozens of combatants.
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Star Wars Battlefront gameplay trailer heats up planet Hoth

An E3 multiplayer trailer shows how Star Wars Battlefront's shooting mechanics play out during a recreation of The Empire Strikes Back's iconic Hoth battle.
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Forza Motorsport 6 revs up with hardcore simulation features, out September 15th

Microsoft revealed that Forza Motorsport 6 is due out in North America in September, boasting 24-car races and upgraded simulation features.
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Double Dragon, River City Ransom IP now under new ownership

Arc System Works has acquired the IP catalog of Japanese developer Technos, claiming ownership of Double Dragon, River City Ransom, and other franchises.
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JRPG sequel Tales of Zestiria headed to North America, Europe this October

A localized version of Bandai Namco's console-style RPG Tales of Zestiria is due to launch for PlayStation consoles and PC platforms in 2015.
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Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure heads up this week’s Nintendo Download

Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure, Lego Jurassic World, and Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town lead this week's downloadable offerings on Nintendo consoles.