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Onkyo unveils new HRA Bluetooth speaker and headphones just ahead of IFA

Just ahead of IFA, Onkyo has announced three new high-resolution audio products: the X9 Bluetooth speaker, and the H500M and E700M headphones.
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Lionsgate films featuring DTS:X surround sound are coming this fall

New surround sound technologies aren't any good if movies don't make use of them. Luckily several of Lionsgate's upcoming films will support DTS:X surround.
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Bob Was Hungry is a multiplayer platformer where your friends need to be as good as you

If you thought making your way through the various traps and challenges in Bob Was Hungry was tough, wait until your friends need to do it too.
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Don’t worry, Metal Gear Solid V’s multiplayer won’t be hidden behind a paywall

Konami has clarified that while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will feature microtransactions, its multiplayer won't require them.
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Grandia II hits Steam today, and it can load your old Dreamcast saves

Even though the Dreamcast is over 15 years old, saves from its version of Grandia II will work just fine with the new Steam version of the game.
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Square Enix announces Final Fantasy XIV has over 5 million registered users worldwide

Just months after the release of its first expansion, Heavensward, Final Fantasy XIV has reached over 5 million registered users worldwide.
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New shooter from Cliff Bleszinski’s BossKey Productions to be unveiled this week

Gears of War creator Cliff Bleszinski's upcoming arena shooter, currently codenamed BlueStreak, will be unveiled later this week.
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What’s old is new again: Nintendo may ditch discs and return to cartridges

Almost nothing is currently known about the Nintendo NX, but patent filings suggest that it may do away with optical discs entirely.
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Batman: Arkham Knight interim PC patch is finally coming in a ‘few weeks’

The PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight still hasn't returned to store shelves, but at least another patch is coming in a "few weeks."
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There is a Duck Hunt minigame hidden in Heroes of the Storm’s main menu

Miss playing Duck Hunt but don't have your old NES anymore? Just fire up Blizzards' Heroes of the Storm and play it there.
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GameFly Streaming to make Samsung Smart TVs a whole lot more fun

After launching earlier this year on the Amazon Fire TV, GameFly Streaming is now coming to Samsung Smart TVs as well.
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Amazon Fire TV fans have reason to celebrate: HBO Now has finally arrived

Earlier this month HBO Now appeared on Google's Chromecast, and now it has finally arrived on Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
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RHA’s new ultra-compact in-ears drop the price, shrink the size, and keep the style

RHA's new S500i in-ears drop the company's trademark swappable filters, but they also drop the price and shrink the size.
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Buying Metal Gear Solid V via Steam? Don’t expect it to preload before launch day

PC gamers buying Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom pain on Steam won't be able to preload the game, but console gamers will.
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Smite for Xbox One is out of beta, and it’s still completely free to play

Popular third-person MOBA Smite has been available to Xbox One gamers since July, but now it is officially out of beta.
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Sony takes a cue from Microsoft, offers an early look at PlayStation 4 updates

Sony is preparing the next major update to the PlayStation 4's system software, but first it wants a little help from the players.
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Rainbow Six Siege told to stand down, release delayed to December 1

Rainbow Six Siege's planned October release date has been delayed to December, hopefully avoiding an Assassin's Creed Unity-style launch disaster.
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Vaio computers are returning to the U.S., starting with the Z Canvas this fall

Sony's former PC brand Vaio returned in Japan earlier this year with the Z Canvas, and now this high-spec tablet is coming to the U.S.
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Fig is like Kickstarter for game development, with an extra focus on actual investors

New crowdfunding platform Fig focuses strictly on games and treats backers as investors, offering a look at the game's development.
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Monoprice’s newest headphones put the bang-for-your-buck proposition to the test

Monoprice is known for low-cost products that are actually worth buying, and now it has added three more pairs of headphones to its lineup.
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Pioneer’s Dolby Atmos stable continues to grow with two new speaker models

Pioneer is complementing its new Dolby Atmos-enabled VSX-1130 receiver with two new speaker models: the SP-BS22A-LR compact and SP-T22A-LR add-on speakers.
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Runic Games teases its next game, Hob, and it’s a major departure from Torchlight

Torchlight developer Runic Games has announced its newest game, an adventure game called Hob, which will be shown at PAX Prime.
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The new Apple TV reportedly runs iOS 9, which could be the reason behind its delay

The next Apple TV is reported to run a full iOS 9 core -- the first model to do so -- which could be the reason behind its delay.
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Customers can now simply walk into an Apple Store and try on an Apple Watch

The Apple Watch just got easier to buy, as now customers can simply walk into an Apple Store and try one on, no appointment needed.
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Samsung upgrades its on-ears again with the Level On Wireless Pro headphones

The Samsung Level On headphones ditched their wires last year, and now they're getting another upgrade in the form of better sound quality.
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The soundtrack for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 might be its most modern feature

Activision has revealed the soundtrack for the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, but don't expect to see any fan favorites return.
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Developer Techland would happily make Dead Island 2, if only Deep Silver would ask

Techland might have left Dead Island behind in favor of Dying Light, but that doesn't mean the studio would say no to working on Dead Island 2.
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PlayStation 4 heads to the dark side with new Darth Vader-themed Star Wars bundles

Sony has announced two Star Wars themed Playstation 4 bundles coming this November featuring a limited-edition Darth Vader console.
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Twitch is playing Dark Souls, and it’s slow going

Twitch players may have successfully cooperated to catch all 151 Pokémon in Pokémon Red, but now they've taken on a much more daunting task: playing Dark Souls.
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Dying Light: The Following trailer trades crumbling cityscape for countryside

Dying Light has sold over 5 million copies so far, so there are plenty of people eagerly awaiting its new expansion, The Following.
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Put down the remote: Apple’s live TV streaming service isn’t coming until 2016

While Apple is expected to launch a new Apple TV next month, stalled negotiations have pushed its live TV streaming service into 2016.
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Larian studios returning to Kickstarter for ‘bigger, better’ Divinity: Original Sin 2

Developer Larian Studios is returning to the Kickstarter well for Divinity: Original Sin 2, which is promised to be a "bigger, better" sequel.
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The Flock is a multiplayer horror game with a limited lifespan, just like its players

When multiplayer horror game The Flock launches, it will have a population of 215,358,979. When those lives are used up, the game will be pulled from sale.
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Purchased an Apple TV recently? Apple may need to replace it due to a faulty part

If you've bought a new Apple TV in the last few weeks, Apple may be in touch with you about replacing it due to a faulty part.