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Crash Bandicoot 4 stylized gameplay screen.

Crash Bandicoot 4 developer Toys for Bob is going independent

Toys for Bob, the Activision Blizzard studio behind franchises like Crash Bandicoot, Skylanders, and Spyro, is going independent.
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A Sith lord in the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake trailer.

Star Wars: KOTOR remake developer reportedly sold by Embracer Group

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive is reportedly being sold by Embracer Group.
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Cal stands beneath the clouds in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor key art.

EA lays off 5% of its developers as it moves away from licensed games

EA is laying off 5% of its workforce as it shifts away from making a lot of externally licensed games.
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The main character from Control.

Remedy Entertainment now owns the rights to the Control franchise

Remedy Entertainment has taken back ownership of Control, Control 2, and project Condor from publisher 505 Games.
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Gameplay from Call of Duty: Warzone mobile

Call of Duty: Warzone is finally coming to mobile in March

Verdansk and Rebirth Island return in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, which launches this March.
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Realm cards laid out in a Nightingale trailer.

Nightingale’s most innovative feature defies survival game conventions

The developers behind Nightingale's world generating Realm Card system tell us how the innovative feature came to life.
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Lumiose City in Pokémon Z-A

Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings the series back to Kalos next year

The Pokémon series is returning to Kalos with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which launches for Nintendo Switch in 2025.
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The PlayStation Studios logo in black and white.

PlayStation lays off 900 people and shuts down London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to lay off about 900 game developers and shut down PlayStation VR Worlds' London Studio.
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Tchia wears a crown in Tchia.

You need to play this charming indie before it leaves PlayStation Plus

You need to play this open-world game inspired by New Caledonia before it leaves the PS Plus Game Catalog in March.
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Key art for the original Helldivers.

Helldivers 2 servers at capacity? Play its predecessor instead

If you're having trouble getting into a game of Helldivers 2, considering checking out the first game in the series.
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Pikachu dances in February 2024 Pokemon Presents trailer.

Pokémon Presents February 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Here's what you need to know before tuning into February 2024's Pokémon Presents.
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Two soldiers hug in front of an explosion in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 and Nightingale expose the issues all live service games face

The server issues in games like Helldivers 2 and Nightingale demonstrate that even successful live service titles face problems at launch.
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Key art for Age of Mythology: Retold.

Age of Mythology: Retold will launch on PC and Xbox at the same time

Age of Mythology: Retold is coming out later this year, and it will be available on both PC and Xbox from day one.
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Penny’s Big Breakaway review: Fun platformer keeps its momentum going

Penny's Big Breakaway, which launched during the February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, is worth a look for platformer fans.
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Yasuo in 2XKO.

2XKO is the League of Legends fighting game’s title

The League of Legends fighting game formerly known as Project L has an official title, 2XKO, and release window.
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Playstation VR2 headset on a PlayStation-themed wallpaper.

PC compatibility for the PlayStation VR2 is being tested by Sony

Sony is working on a PlayStation VR2 feature that would allow users to access PC VR games on their PS5.
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The PlayStation VR2 sits on a table next to Sense controllers.

One year later, my PlayStation VR2 is collecting dust

PlayStation VR2 did not live up to my expectations as a fledgling VR user over the course of its first year.
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Enemies in Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves confirmed for PS5 as Xbox details multiplatform rollout

Microsoft has confirmed that Sea of Thieves will come to PS5 in April, and outlined when Pentiment, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush will also go multiplatform.
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Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

Bethesda finally confirms that Hi-Fi Rush is coming to PS5

Hi-Fi Rush finally makes the jump from PC and Xbox Series X/S to PS5 next month.
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A furnace golem looms in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree finally arrives this June

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree launches on June 21 and is bringing some truly unnerving enemies.
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Characters in Grounded game.

Grounded and Pentiment are the first Xbox games to come to Nintendo Switch

During today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, Microsoft confirmed that Grounded and Pentiment are coming to the Nintendo Switch soon.
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A soldier in silhouette in Helldivers 2.

Helldivers 2 isn’t on Xbox, but these Game Pass titles can help fill the void

There are plenty of excellent cooperative games to play on Game Pass if you're bummed that you can't give Helldivers 2 a shot on Xbox.
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A hero and guardian in Gigantic: Rampage Edition.

Gigantic: Rampage Edition gives a failed live-service game a second chance

Gigantic failed when it launched in 2016, but Gearbox Entertainment is giving the MOBA a second chance at success this April.
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Iron Mask and Shionne attack in Tales of Arise.

Xbox Game Pass gets one of 2021’s best games today

One of 2021's best RPGs was just added to Xbox Game Pass, and more games are on the way this month.
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A variant key art for Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is a bittersweet eulogy for Riot Forge

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story is the last game we'll ever get from Riot Forge, and that's a shame.
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A character in Rollerdrome skates in an arena.

You need to check out this killer action game on PS Plus this month

PS Plus subscribers can claim three free games this month, including 2022's best (and deadliest) sports game.
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Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer during Updates on the Xbox Business | Official Xbox Podcast.

Xbox and Embracer’s mass layoff explanations aren’t good enough

Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer both commented on layoffs at their companies, but their responses raise questions.
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Four soldiers walk in front of a blue Super Earth flag in the Helldivers 2 trailer.

Bringing Helldivers 2 to Xbox eventually isn’t such a bad idea

Phil Spencer is questioning why Helldivers 2 isn't on Xbox yet, and I think that's not such a terrible idea.
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A Helldivers 2 player fires a laser canon.

Helldivers 2 review: this great multiplayer shooter blows the competition away

Helldivers 2 is an entertaining cooperative extraction shooter that gives players the tools to create lots of tense and memorable moments.
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Xbox's logo used during the Extended Games Showcase

Every key detail from Xbox’s business update: new console, multiplatform games, and more

In a 23-minute podcast, Xbox set the record straight on multiplatform games, its console strategy, and more. Here are all the key details.
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Key art for Starfield.

Starfield isn’t going multiplatform, but 4 Xbox games are

Four first-party Xbox games are going multiplatform, but Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle aren't among them
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A screenshot of the Omega update for No Man's Sky.

You can try No Man’s Sky for free this weekend

No Man's Sky just got a new update and is free-to-play this weekend.
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Gameplay from the Apple Vision Pro version of Spire Blast.

Apple Vision Pro is getting another batch of spatial games

Three more Apple Arcade titles are getting converted into spatial games for the Apple Vision Pro.
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A companion in The Outer Worlds.

PS Plus is getting one of the best sci-fi RPGs ever this month

You need to check out this fantastic sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment when it hits the PS Plus Game Catalog on February 20.
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