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Wilson’s Heart (Oculus Rift): Our First Take

“Wilson’s Heart’ is a 1940s black-and-white movie of a video game that makes great use of Oculus Rift and Touch controls to immerse you in campy dread
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‘Strafe’: Our first take

Marrying modern procedural generation to old-school graphics and gameplay speed, “Strafe” is “Doom”-style gameplay distilled.
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‘Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M.’ serves up ’80s nostalgia with a side of frantic action

Open-world shooter ‘Agents of MAYHEM’ makes great use of its influences, from ‘G.I. Joe’ to ‘The A-Team’ and ‘Knight Rider.’
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A Complete Guide to ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Romances

'Mass Effect: Andromeda' doesn't take romance lightly, even if you can opt for the occasional hookup. Here's what you need to know.
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Mega-Man 2.5D: Our first take

A talented fan development team has spent years making their own Mega Man game, and the result is a tough, interesting remix of the classic formula.
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‘The Lego Batman Movie’ review

'The Lego Batman Movie' has a deep understanding of Batman, and uses that knowledge to lovingly lampoon the character through an emotional journey.
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'Final Fantasy XV' gameplay changes coming soon, story fixes will take longer

The first set of fixes, focused on gameplay, are on the way for the most maligned chapter in Final Fantasy XV.
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Don’t let the robot dinos fool you, ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’ takes its story seriously

‘Mass Effect’-style interactive dialogue and choice moments expand the post-post-apocalyptic open-world of Horizon: Zero Dawn.
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Gaming Veterans Team with Francis Ford Coppola to Adapt ‘Apocalypse Now’

Developers are looking for Kickstarter backers to make a "psychological horror RPG" adaptation of Apocalypse Now.
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‘Sundered’: Our First Take (PS4)

Lovecraftian horrors, hand-drawn art and procedurally generated enemies make ‘Sundered’ stand out from its side-scrolling cohorts.
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Go play outside! ‘Steep’ makes you want to put down the controller and shred

Ubisoft’s open-world extreme winter sports game’s love for the mountains of its setting is contagious in a way few games are.
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Nintendo’s Switch looks exciting, but here’s why I’m not going to buy it

Nintendo finally revealed the details on its new console. While it has a lot of potential, it lacks the unique draw that makes it worth the cost of entry.
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‘What Remains of Edith Finch’: Our First Take (PS4)

Presented as a series of short interactive stories, “What Remains of Edith Finch” takes players through the deaths of an entire family – but it’s not all dark.
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‘Absolver’ lets you be somebody’s Yoda — and someone else’s Luke Skywalker

‘Absolver’ Creative Lead Pierre Tarno explains the tensions of how players will meet, fight and work together in its martial arts-based multiplayer title.
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From in-game races to festivals, here’s how Bungie keeps ‘Destiny’ feeling fresh

Bungie community manager David ‘Deej’ Dague talks about Destiny’s “The Dawning” event, and how new modes keep the game alive.
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‘Pyre’: Our first take

It’s a lot to keep track of, but Pyre’s multiplayer conjures up some fast, fiery magic-sport moments.
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‘Uncharted 4: Survival’: Our first take

'Uncharted 4: Survival' brings endless hordes of goons, with a twist
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Catch up to veteran Call of Duty players with our 'Infinite Warfare' beginner's guide

Learning curve got you down? These eight tips will help you climb the leaderboards and master the new gameplay features in 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.'
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‘The Last Guardian’ creator Fumito Ueda can’t believe it’s finally finished

With 'The Last Guardian' finally posed to see release, creator Fumito Ueda looks back at its long development and where he might go next.
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These 9 tips will help you win your next charge in ‘Battlefield 1’

Whether you're new to the series or a seasoned Battlefield vet, we have some tips to give you a leg up on other players when you jump into 'Battlefield 1.'
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How ‘Modern Warfare Remastered’ updated the classic without ruining it

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered' developer Raven Software explains how it updated 'Call of Duty 4' without losing the spirit of the original.
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Fig takes a more professional approach to crowdfunding video games

High-profile Kickstarter failures seem to have diminished consumer confidence in crowdfunding, Fig CEO Justin Bailey thinks public investing is the future.
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Hands on: Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare VR – Jackal Assault VR bonus

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s VR bonus game, Jackal Assault, is a simple, but fun take on VR space flight.
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Sony PlayStation 4 Pro doubles graphics power for 4K, virtual reality

A new PlayStation console is set to boost the power of the Playstation 4.
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Five things you should know before importing your ‘Destiny’ character to PS4 or Xbox One

Thinking of upgrading to a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One to play the new 'Destiny' expansion? Here are a few things you need to know about the import process.
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Everything you need to know about what’s coming to ‘Destiny’ in ‘Rise of Iron’

Destiny is going to change when Rise of Iron comes out in September. Here's everything you need to know about what comes next.
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These 8 games do what ‘No Man’s Sky’ doesn’t

Feeling burned by No Man's Sky? We have some suggestions for games that will scratch all the time gameplay related itches you felt while playing it.
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How to pick the best route to the center of the universe in ‘No Man’s Sky’

We’ve compiled some tips from our travels that should help you find the best way to reach the end of 'No Man’s Sky,' regardless of which path you take.
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With success comes … robberies? 10 side effects of ‘Pokémon Go’s’ popularity

Not everything about 'Pokémon Go' is having fun and catching Pokemon. It's leading to some dark, unforeseen consequences for players, too.
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Why Do We Have Three Genjis? A Guide to ‘Overwatch’ Team Composition

There's more to 'Overwatch' than simply picking a character. Check out our guide for some pointers on how to build the most effective team for any scenario.
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Hands-on: ‘Shadow Warrior 2’

Shadow Warrior 2 brings some of the best, most fast-paced ideas of ’90s shooters up-to-date.
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Hands on: ‘Resident Evil 7: Beginning Hour’ for PlayStation VR

Resident Evil 7’s hands-on E3 demo is a perfect balance of unsettlingly creepy and mysteriously enthralling.
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Hands on: ‘Agents of Mayhem’

Part 'Saints Row,' part 'Overwatch,' 'Agents of Mayhem' is a hilarious and interesting take on Volition's open-world ideas.
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Hands on: Uncharted 4

Uncharted 4 looks to be taking some influence from Metal Gear Solid V and Tomb Raider, and it’s better off for it.
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