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Google’s Stadia lets you stream big-time games from nearly any device

At GDC 2019, Google unveiled Stadia, a game streaming service that lets you stream games on PC, tablets, smartphones, and TVs. Google's data centers do the legwork, so you don't need a powerful device to stream graphically intensive games like Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Doom Eternal.
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Here’s everything we know about zombie-infested survival-horror game Days Gone

Days Gone, the first PS4 title from Sony's Bend Studio, looks to offer a different type of zombie game. Set in the Pacific Northwest years after a deadly pandemic, the world of Days Gone is filled with hungry zombies called Freakers. Here's everything we know about Days Gone ahead of its April 26 launch.
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Fortnite’s latest update lets you go ham in a hamster ball

Fortnite version 8.10 finally lets you fulfill your childhood dream of roaming around in a giant hamster ball. The Baller is fitted with a grapple and powerful boost capabilities so that you can zip around the map quickly and in style. The patch also changes how vending machines operate.
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Grab this sweet Corsair wireless headset for a discount this week

All throughout March, Corsair has offered a range of its peripherals for discounted prices on Amazon. The month of details continues into the first week of April, as you can pick up the Corsair HS70 wireless headset for 20 percent off. This extra comfy headset has crisp 7.1 surround sound.
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Save big on Corsair gaming headsets and a premium keyboard

A range of Corsair gaming peripherals have been on sale on Amazon throughout the month of March. From March 24 to 30, you can pick up one of two models of the great Void Pro gaming headset on a sweet discount. One of Corsair's best mechanical keyboards is also on sale this week -- at a steep discount.
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Get Corsair’s best mechanical keyboard at a decent discount

From March 17 to 23, you can get one of the best mechanical keyboards around at a great price. The Corsair K95 RGB Platinum is normally $200, but this week you can pick one up from Amazon for $160. Though still pricey for a keyboard, the RGB Platinum is well-made and versatile.
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DMC 5’s greatness is a reminder of all the open world games that wasted my time

Devil May Cry 5 modernizes the stylish action combat while retaining its storied PS2 roots. More so, though, it reminded me that we could sure use more linear, single player games. Open world games are littered with filler content, often hiding their best aspects behind plethoras of tedium.
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Nintendo Labo: VR Kit brings cardboard-assisted VR games to Switch

Nintendo's fourth Labo DIY kit is all about VR. The VR Kit includes six different Toy-Cons to create from cardboard and then use in virtual reality on Switch. The kit can either be bought as bundle for $80 or separately via a $40 starter pack and two $20 expansions. The VR Kit launches April 12.
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With a chaotic fusion of jazz and violence, Ape Out could be my game of the year

Ape Out is a wonderfully stylish game about a giant ape escaping captivity by conducting a violent jazz symphony. Its minimalistic control scheme and singular premise serve as great reminders about how magical video games can be when you strip away all of the superfluous baggage.
The Division 2 review

Everything we know about The Division 2 so far

The Division 2, the sequel to Ubisoft's most successful new franchise, arrives on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15. While it's still an open world shooter with a multiplayer focus, The Division 2 has a new setting, interesting new systems, and much more. Here's everything we know about The Division 2.

Is the wait nearly over? Borderlands 3 reveal could happen at PAX East in March

Gearbox Software is set to host a panel in March at PAX East, where it promises "never-before seen reveals." The next entry in the Borderlands franchise, presumably titled Borderlands 3, is the only game known to be in development at Gearbox. So could we finally see Borderlands 3 in action?
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How to earn Coins fast in Anthem, and where to spend them

As a Freelancer in Anthem, there are plenty of opportunities to make money. Anthem's in-game currency, coins, can be spent on new Javelins, crafting materials, and appearance changes. But some transactions can cost a pretty penny. Our Anthem money guide runs down the best ways to accumulate coins.
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How to get into The Division 2 open beta

Ubisoft is hosting an open beta for The Division 2 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC from March 1 to March 5. Unlike the private beta, anyone can participate. We've got all the details you need to know about the beta, as well as instructions on how to pre-load so you can start playing right when it goes live.
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How to increase faction loyalty and get rewards in Anthem

Throughout Anthem's campaign you'll meet and complete tasks for people from three factions: Freelancers, Arcanists, and Sentinels. You'll earn loyalty points that eventually translate into worthy rewards. Our faction guide outlines said rewards as well as how to increase your loyalty with each faction.
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A beginner’s guide to Far Cry New Dawn’s postapocalyptic Hope County

Far Cry New Dawn will feel fairly familiar to those who have played the series, especially Far Cry 5, since it uses a revised version of the same map. But as a postapocalyptic game, progressing through New Dawn requires more forethought than previous entries. Our beginner's guide is here to help.
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Here’s everything we know about ‘Far Cry New Dawn’ so far

Far Cry New Dawn is the first official sequel in franchise history, taking place 17 years after Far Cry 5 in a post-apocalyptic Hope County. It's still an open world playground with tons of action, but New Dawn also introduces several new features. Here's everything we know about New Dawn so far.

District 9 director made a live-action trailer for Anthem, and it’s pretty cool

Neill Blomkamp's production company Oats Studios has created a live-action trailer for BioWare's upcoming game Anthem. It's more of a movie trailer than anything else, but it does feature a detail that may prove to be important in the game. Plus, it has some really cool special effects.
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‘Project Z’ is a new Dragon Ball action RPG that retells Goku’s origin story

Bandai Namco showed off the first trailer for a new Dragon Ball action RPG that retells the origin story of Goku and the Dragon Balls. Code-named Dragon Ball Game - Project Z, the game is being developed by CyberConnect2 and arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC later this year.
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Safer Internet Day: Xbox One family settings aim to empower parents and kids

Coinciding with Safer Internet Day, Microsoft has added a new way to activate child accounts on Xbox One. We spoke with Microsoft about the growing suite of family settings on Xbox One. Along with creating an online environment that's safe for kids, Microsoft wants to empower both parents and children.
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Break down Sora’s arsenal of weapons with our ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Keyblade guide

Kingdom Hearts 3 features more than a dozen Keyblades for Sora to use to destroy the Heartless and topple Organization XIII. Each Keyblade has something different to offer. In our Keyblade guide, we detail the unlock conditions, starting stats, form changes, and more for each trusty blade.
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Mario’s putting his doctorate to use this summer in ‘Dr. Mario World’

Nintendo's next mobile game will see Mario put his lab coat back on to stop a deadly virus. Dr. Mario World, a free-to-play puzzler, launches for mobile devices early this summer. Two Mario mobile games will launch this summer, now that Mario Kart Tour has been pushed from its spring release.
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‘Wargroove’ is a fantastic tactics games for fans of Advance Wars

Wargroove is a fantastical Advance Wars successor with beautiful pixelated visuals and rewarding grid-based combat. The campaign is lengthy enough to keep you playing for dozens of hours, but there's also a wonderful map editor that lets you create and share your own missions, complete with cutscenes.
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Steam users aren’t reacting well to Epic’s ‘Metro Exodus’ exclusivity deal

Steam users aren't too happy that Metro Exodus only be available on PC through the Epic Games store for the first year. In response, the Steam pages for both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux have been bombarded with thousands of negative reviews, almost all of which decry the news.
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‘Metro Exodus’ is the latest AAA game to ditch Steam for the Epic Games store

Just weeks after learning that The Division 2 will drop Steam for the Epic Games Store, another hotly anticipated AAA game will do the same. Deep Silver's PC version of Metro will launch exclusively through the Epic Games Store on February 15. It's clear that Steam has a serious competitor.
Nintendo Switch review

Strong holiday season pushes Nintendo Switch to record-breaking sales for 2018

Backed by a strong holiday season, the Nintendo Switch became the best-selling console of 2018, edging out Sony's PlayStation 4. The Switch's strong sales can be attributed to the massive success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was the best-selling Switch game of 2018 despite just being released in December.

Blizzard’s latest hiring spree is likely for the unannounced ‘Diablo 4’

Activision Blizzard is currently hiring for more than a dozen positions on unannounced Diablo projects, and at least some of the roles are likely for Diablo 4. Blizzard has multiple Diablo projects outside of Diablo Immortal in the works that are expected to be revealed throughout 2019.
The Division 2 review

‘The Division 2’ private beta kicks off February 7 on consoles and PC

The private beta for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 starts on February 7 and runs until February 10, Ubisoft announced in a new story trailer. To guarantee access to the beta, you have to pre-order the game on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. Beta content has not been revealed, but we have an idea of what to expect.
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Nintendo Switch vs. New 3DS XL vs. Wii U: Just how powerful is the Switch?

Nintendo's console-handheld hybrid is almost here, so let's take an in-depth look of how it stacks up against the New 3DS XL and Wii U.
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Get some bang for your buck with these Nintendo Switch console deals at Walmart

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the past, but you can still get some bang for your buck on game consoles before the holiday season is done. Walmart has Nintendo Switch bundles on sale right now, including one that includes a free copy of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and a Nintendo Labo bundle.
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Bungie parts ways with Activision, will self-publish future Destiny content

After an eight-year partnership, Destiny developer Bungie and publisher Activision are parting ways. Unlike Bungie's previous split with Microsoft (for Halo), Bungie will acquire the rights to Destiny to continue self-publishing future content in the franchise. Unannounced Destiny content is on the way.
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Gun Rush gives ‘Red Dead Online’ its own battle royale mode

Rockstar has added a big addition to Red Dead Online called Gun Rush. The battle royale mode tasks 32 players with scavenging for weapons and ammo inside a shrinking playable area to see who has what it takes to be the last outlaw standing. Rockstar promised that more multiplayer modes are on the way.
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This is the coolest gaming tech at CES 2019, from laptops to the Teslasuit

We saw a bunch of new gaming products at CES 2019, from the traditional fare like high end gaming laptops and nice monitors to more obscure products such as the futuristic Teslasuit. In no particular order, we've rounded up the coolest gaming tech we saw at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.
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NES and Famicom join forces on new mini console, mini arcade cabinets tag along

My Arcade, a company known for making mini arcade cabinets, is making a retro console that can play both NES and Famicom cartridges on the go or at home. My Arcade's lineup of arcade cabinets and handhelds is also expanding to include hits such as Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Galaga.
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Epic Games store to sell Ubisoft games, starting with ‘The Division 2’

The Epic Games store has made its first major splash by partnering with Ubisoft to sell The Division 2 on PC. Epic will carry multiple editions of the game, with all pre-orders granting access to the upcoming private beta. More Ubisoft titles will arrive on the Epic Games store in the future.