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Rocket League patch hits today, bringing new map and support for tomorrow’s DLC

Utopia Coliseum, the first new map for rocket-powered car soccer game Rocket League, hits today, while the Supersonic Fury DLC hits tomorrow.
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Final Fantasy XV aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release

Unlike previous games in the franchise, Final Fantasy XV will be released on the same day in Japan as the rest of the world.
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Halo 5: Guardians rated T for Teen while previous titles were all rated M for Mature

Halo 5: Guardians doesn't look drastically different from the rest of the series, but has managed a T for Teen rating instead of M for Mature.
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Save space without sacrificing sound quality with Yamaha’s new SRT-700 TV speaker base

If you don't want to spare the space for a sound bar in your living room, the Yamaha SRT-700 TV speaker base might be just what you're looking for.
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Valve not sure about International-style event for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive won't be getting its own International-style championship, at least not in the near future.
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Free-to-play simplified fighting game Rising Thunder enters open alpha

Rising Thunder aims to make fighting games more approachable while retaining strategic depth, and now the game is open to everyone.
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Pricing announced for Steam handheld Smach Zero, formerly known as Steamboy

The Smach Zero, a handheld Steam Machine formerly known as the Steamboy, will be available for pre-sales starting in November for $300.
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Super Meat Boy developer says that a sequel could actually happen after all

Now that some time has passed since making the first game, developers Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes are considering making a Super Meat Boy 2.
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This Is My Jam shutting down, but its owners want to be as nice about it as possible

You'll have to find a new way to share your favorite songs, as This Is My Jam will become a "read-only time capsule" in September.
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Need For Speed always needs to be online so friends can ‘like’ your snapshots

Ghost Games' Marcus Nilsson has explained why the upcoming Need For Speed always needs to be online, but how will it sit with gamers?
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PC system requirements and new trailer for Mad Max hit as release day draws near

Avalanche Studios and Warner Bros. have released the system requirements for the PC version of upcoming vehicular combat game Mad Max.
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Firefox users, update your browser: Mozilla has found and fixed a new vulnerability

Firefox users, it's time to update your browser. A new vulnerability has been found, but luckily, it's already been fixed.
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Sony PlayStation Vue expanding slowly but surely, adds Dallas and Miami

Sony's PlayStation Vue still isn't available everywhere, but today the service is expanding its reach to Dallas and Miami.
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HBO Now arrives on Chromecast along with Travel Channel, Food Network and others

We've known since May that HBO Now would be coming to Google's Chromecast, but now the day is finally upon us.
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Battleborn invites you to laugh in death’s stupid face, comes out February 2016

Gearbox released a new trailer for its upcoming Battleborn at Gamescom, which features a launch date set for February 2016.
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 goes cel-shaded, but that doesn’t mean it looks better

Fans weren't happy with how the recent trailer for Tony Hawk looked, and it seems that developer Robomodo has taken their criticism to heart.
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New Final Fantasy XV trailer released for Gamescom, 2016 release confirmed by director

Gamescom saw two major events for Final Fantasy XV fans: a new trailer and a confirmation of a 2016 release for the game.
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Sprint shacks up with RadioShack in last ditch effort to save 1,435 store locations

As part of a deal signed earlier this year, Sprint is moving into 1,435 RadioShack locations, but is that enough to keep the retailer going?
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MLB buddies up to the NHL by taking over the league’s streaming broadcasts

The NHL has signed a six-year deal that will hand over streaming duties to MLB Advanced Media, a company that is quickly expanding beyond baseball.
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Seagate expands into the world of gaming accessories with the 2TB Game Drive for Xbox

The new Seagate Game Drive for Xbox offers 2TB of storage, doesn't require external power, and can be used with both the Xbox One and the Xbox 360.
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Message sent to Kickstarter backers confirms Mighty No. 9 delayed until 2016

Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune has confirmed that the upcoming spiritual successor Mighty No. 9 has been delayed to 2016.
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Valve’s $18 million Dota 2 tournament The International 5 delayed by DDoS attack

A DDoS attack delayed Valve's $18 million Dota 2 tournament The International 5 for three hours on Tuesday, and there's no guarantee it won't happen again.
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Want to watch Netflix with a friend hundreds of miles away? Showgoers can help

Showgoers is a Chrome extension that aims to make watching Netflix a more social experience by syncing playback for multiple people.
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As expected, the Red Ash Kickstarter failed to meet its goal, but all is not lost

Red Ash: The Indelible Legend, a spiritual successor to Mega Man Legends, failed to meet its Kickstarter goal of $800,000.
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Psyonix is “definitely” bringing Rocket League to other platforms

Developer Psyonix has said it is intent on bringing its indie hit Rocket League, now on PS4 and PC, to other platforms.
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System requirements for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain released

The system requirements for the PC version of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain have been released, and they're not insane.

Dropbox app for Roku lets you view your movies and photos on a big screen

Dropbox has released an app for the Roku that allows users to view photos and videos stored in the cloud on a big screen.
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No real mod support coming to Doom, SnapMap is as close as it gets

The Doom series has a long history of mod support, but the upcoming Doom won't support mods outside of its SnapMap level editor.
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‘Dead’ League of Legends champion Gangplank returns, players get a free skin

Surprising absolutely no one, League of Legends champion Gangplank has returned after being "killed" and removed from the game last week.
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Summer Games Done Quick 2015 raises over $1.2 million for charity

By the time Summer Games Done Quick wrapped up this weekend, it had raised over $1.2 million for Doctors Without Borders.
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Hisense looks for a leg-up in U.S., buys Sharp America for $23.7 million

Hisense is about to increase its presence in the U.S., as the Chinese company will acquire Sharp America in a deal worth $23.7 million.
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Get busy digging or get busy dying: Terraria coming to Nintendo Wii U, 3DS in 2016

Terraria is getting closer to being on every platform in existence, as it is coming to Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS systems in early 2016.
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New Apple TV slated for September, streaming TV service will take longer

Apple has a habit of announcing new products in September, and this year a new Apple TV will likely be among them.
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Mozilla CEO claims Windows 10 browser defaults override user choice

Windows 10 makes Microsoft's Edge browser the default, even on systems that had other browsers set to default, and Mozilla CEO Chris Beard isn't happy.