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Towerborne is a live-service beat ’em up — and that wild idea actually works

Towerborne recognizes how the beat 'em up game loop could work well in a live service title, and it's at least doing the beat 'em up part right.
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An enemy in Atomfall.

Atomfall finds a middle ground between S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout

After a hands-on demo, we're intrigued by Atomfall, which mashes Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. up into one exciting postapocalyptic RPG.
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A robot's face pulls apart as it screams in Atomic Heart.

Play these 3 games before they leave Xbox Game Pass this weekend (August 23-25)

Make sure you play these three games before they leave Xbox Game Pass at the end of the month.
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Yennefer in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

3 new PS Plus games you need to play this weekend (August 23-25)

If you're looking for something to play this weekend, PS Plus just got a great wave of new additions, including one of the best RPGs ever.
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Key art for Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution.

Bonaparte takes Crusader Kings and Fire Emblem to the French Revolution

Bonaparte: A Mechanized Revolution puts a steampunk strategy spin on the French Revolution, and it blends gameplay elements from Crusader Kings and Fire Emblem.
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A Xaurips from Avowed.

Avowed is a bigger and bolder RPG than I expected

Avowed evolves the formula established by the Pillars of Eternity games into a more intense first-person RPG, and the results are already promising.
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Key art for Ara: History Untold.

Ara: History Untold will make the wait for Civilization 7 less painful

While Sid Meier's Civilization VII isn't coming out until February, Ara: History Untold might just satiate your strategy game craving until then.
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Four soldiers fight Arachnids in Starship Troopers: Extermination.

Starship Troopers: Extermination is the Helldivers 2 alternative we need right now

If you've been getting frustrated by Helldivers 2 recently, then you'll want to keep an eye on Starship Troopers: Extermination when it launches in October.
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The Atari 7800+

The Atari 7800 is getting the mini-console treatment this winter

The Atari 7800+ is a miniature version of Atari's underrated game console that you can use with real Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges.
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Pablo Sanchez in Backyard Baseball.

The Backyard Sports series is finally making a comeback

The Backyard Sports series is about to make a comeback, starting with a re-release of these classic sports games.
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The player pets a creature in Herdling.

Herdling is an indie game that Panic hopes is the next Firewatch

Herdling is a new game from Far: Lone Sails developer Okomotive that publisher Panic hopes recaptures the magic of games like Firewatch.
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A player character in Arc Raiders.

3 years after its reveal, Arc Raiders reemerges as a completely different game

Extraction shooter Arc Raiders looks promising, but the version of it we'll get in 2025 is very different than what was originally announced.
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Goku in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024: How to watch and what to expect

We've rounded up everything you need to know before tuning into Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024.
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Crash Bandicoot runs forward in the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.

3 new Xbox Game Pass games to play this weekend (August 16-18)

Xbox Game Pass has added some great games this month, from Crash Bandicoot to new editions of a PC classic.
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Image of Travis Touchdown scowling in No More Heroes 3

3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 16-18)

PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers have plenty of recent games to check out this weekend, including No More Heroes 3.
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Freddy Funko in Funko Fusion.

Funko Fusion is clearly for the Fortnite generation of gamers

Funko Fusion is not for me, but it could certainly appeal to younger gamers who enjoy titles like Fortnite and Five Nights at Freddy's.
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Promotional image for Save State featuring key art for Doom video game.

Doom will never die — and modders are to thank

It took a team of former modders to make Doom + Doom II the fantastic remaster that it is, demonstrating how love for Doom will never die.
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Key art for Sumerian Six.

Sumerian Six is Commandos by way of Guardians of the Galaxy

If you've never played a stealth tactics game before, Sumerian Six is shaping up to be a wonderful entry point to the genre.
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Two Point Museum is a worthy follow-up to Two Point Hospital and Campus

Two Point Museum takes the charming management gameplay of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus and applies it to running a museum.
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Save State promotional image featuring the Game Boy.

35 years later, the Game Boy still shapes how we play games

Nintendo's Game Boy launched in North America 35 years ago, but its impact on gaming hardware and the games we play can still be felt today.
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Save State promotional image featuring the observatory in the remake of Riven.

Riven’s upcoming remake is only happening because Cyan can do it justice

Cyan Worlds is remaking its PC puzzle game Riven: The Sequel to Myst. We spoke to the team to learn more about the challenges of modernizing a classic.
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Save State promotional image featuring cropped key art for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door got the remake it deserved

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's remake on Nintendo Switch is a testament to the game's influence and the fans who wanted it to make a comeback.
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Promotional image for Save State featuring key art from PowerSlave Exhumed.

Your favorite video game is retro now

What makes a video game retro in 2024? We asked developers for their take and came away with some complicated answers.
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Frank talks to Jessica in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more like Dead Space’s remake than Resident Evil 4’s

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster doesn't give the classic as much of an overhaul as Resident Evil 4's remake did for that game, and that's a good thing.
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Key art for Band of Crusaders.

Band of Crusaders looks like The Witcher if it was a strategy game

If you've ever wondered what The Witcher would look like as a strategy RPG, then you'll want to pay attention to upcoming PC indie game Band of Crusaders.
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Key art for Hi-Fi Rush.

Deal keeps Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from being shut down

Xbox was poised to shut down Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, but PUBG's Krafton saved the day by acquiring the studio and Hi-Fi Rush IP.
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An Operator in Delta Force: Hawk Ops.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops will tide you over until the next Battlefield

I played Delta Force: Hawk Ops' PC alpha, and its modes offered up enjoyable alternatives to shooters like Battlefield and Escape from Tarkov.
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Soh, Yoshiro, and Villagers prepare for battle in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Kunitsu-Gami devs break down the secret to Capcom’s new success

The director and producer of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revealed why Capcom is thriving with both new IP and well-known franchises.
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Key art for Kena: Bridge of Spirits.

One of the PS5’s best exclusives is coming to Xbox, and it’s still great

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is making the jump from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S next week and is still worth trying if you haven't played the standout adventure yet.
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A character holds a mask in Shadow Warrior 3.

3 games leaving Xbox Game Pass that you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

Don't miss these three great games before they leave Xbox Game Pass later this month.
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3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 9-11)

PS Plus just added a handful of new games. Here are three solid options you can jump into this weekend.
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Key art for Marvel Snap Alliances.

Marvel Snap’s latest feature stopped me from quitting the game

I almost quit Marvel Snap, a game I play daily, but a new Alliances feature reignited my love for the game.
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The player hugs a horse-like creature in Creatures of Ava.

Xbox Game Pass’ new creature-collecting game is a cozy Palworld alternative

If you're subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, don't sleep on the charming Creatures of Ava.
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Cal Kestis wielding his blue lightsaber and carrying BD-1 in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor finally coming to PS4 and Xbox One in September

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which was previously only on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, is getting ports for PS4 and Xbox One next month.
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