Microsoft Is Acquiring Both Obsidian And inXile
Microsoft's first-party studio roster is growing. The company announced today at X018 that two new studios are joining the Microsoft family: Obsidian Entertainment and inXile Entertainment.
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Crackdown 3 Gets Official Release Date: Feb. 15, 2019
The oft-delayed Crackdown 3 now has a solid release date, which Microsoft announced at its X018 fan event in Mexico City. Gamers can look forward to jumping in -- and destroying everything in sight -- on Feb. 15, 2019.
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Coming To Xbox Game Pass
The first big announcement out of Microsoft's X018 conference was a big one. Starting on Nov. 12, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will enter the Xbox Game Pass program, becoming accessible to anyone who subscribes to Microsoft's $10 per month all-you-can-play buffet.
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Fortnite's Concurrent Player Count Hits 8.3 Million
Don't let the passage of time fool you -- Fortnite: Battle Royale has been out for over a year now, but the game is still growing like nobody's business. And now Epic has a brand new number to tout when it comes to concurrent players worldwide: 8.3 million, up from 3.4 million back in February.
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Nintendo Switch Finally Has A YouTube App
Nintendo Switch owners now have another on-the-go entertainment option, thanks to the fine folks at Google. Nintendo announced on Twitter today that an official YouTube app is now available in the Switch eShop.
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Sony Is Now Selling A Quieter PlayStation 4 Pro
Rock stars and professional athletes love the roar of the fans. PlayStation 4 Pro owners, though? Not so much. On some of the PS4 Pro's more intensive titles, the console has been known to get a little bit loud. But fortunately, it appears a revision is now on sale that turns down the volume.
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Red Dead Online Beta To Launch By End Of Month
It's been known for some time that Red Dead Redemption 2's online mode, Red Dead Online, would launch sometime in November. We now know that Red Dead Online is set to release in beta form sometime toward the end of this month.
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Unanswered Questions In Red Dead Redemption 2
Not every question that Red Dead Redemption 2 raises has a clear solution, and some information has proven very hard to come by. These are the biggest unanswered questions still lurking in Red Dead Redemption 2. Strap on your saddle, sharpen your spurs, and start hunting. The truth is out there.
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Mass Effect Andromeda Receives The Xbox One X Treatment
Mass Effect Andromeda may be over a year and a half old, but BioWare hasn't stopped working on it. In a video released on Twitter today, BioWare announced that a patch is now live that will enhance Mass Effect Andromeda for the Xbox One X.
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Nintendo Is Removing Native American Imagery From Smash
There's a whole lot of hype surrounding the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on the Nintendo Switch, but that excitement hit a snag recently when players discovered Native American imagery that many found offensive. Fortunately, that imagery won't last in the final product.
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PUBG And PES 2019 Get A Free Weekend On Xbox Live
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may very well hit the PlayStation 4 soon, but Microsoft isn't letting people forget that it's still an Xbox One console exclusive. Starting tomorrow, Xbox Live members can download both PUBG and PES 2019 for free as part of a Free Play Days for All weekend.
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Runner3 Is Headed To PS4 Next Week
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds isn't entirely confirmed for PlayStation 4 just yet, but we know of one game that is. Runner3, the rhythm platformer from Choice Provisions, will hit the PlayStation Store on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
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PUBG Could Be Coming To PlayStation 4 In December
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may soon be ending its console exclusivity. According to data on Sony's servers, as well an online post from a video game market analyst, PUBG could be coming to PlayStation 4 sometime in December.
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Nintendo Reveals Rest Of 2018's Switch Online NES Games
Subscribers to Nintendo Switch Online finally know which NES games they can look forward to for the rest of 2018. Nintendo revealed the rest of the year's lineup today in a YouTube video, touting the service's existing titles before focusing on the six that will arrive in the next two months.
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Fortnite v6.22 Patch Drops, Adds Heavy AR And New Modes
Fortnite's v6.22 patch hit today, bringing a brand new Heavy Assault Rifle to the game along with a few new modes for both Battle Royale and Save the World. Epic Games detailed the changes today in patch notes posted to the company's Fortnite blog.
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Path Of Exile Is Coming To PlayStation 4
Path of Exile, the free-to-play action RPG that's drawn comparisons to the Diablo series, is finally making its way to PlayStation 4 in December. The news was announced on the game's Twitter account earlier this afternoon.
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Here's When You Can Play In Fallout 76's Final B.E.T.A.
The launch of Fallout 76 is just around the bend, but if you're looking to take an early trip to West Virginia, there's still time. There are two more B.E.T.A. sessions scheduled over the next few days, according to Bethesda's Fallout account on Twitter: one tomorrow, and one on Thursday.
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Blizzard Wants Cross-Platform Support For Overwatch
Fortnite is inspiring a lot more developers to take a good, hard look at cross-platform support for their games. This time it's Overwatch, the popular hero shooter made by Blizzard Entertainment.
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Fortnite Is Getting NFL Skins
You'll soon be able to don the uniforms of your favorite NFL team in Fortnite, according to a post published on the game's blog today. The NFL is partnering with Fortnite to provide skins for the Fortnite Item Shop, all of which can be swapped to feature the colors and logos of all 32 NFL teams.
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Blizzard Announces Diablo Immortal For Mobile
There's a new Diablo game coming! But not to your PC or game console. Instead, Blizzard wrapped up its BlizzCon Opening Ceremony by announcing Diablo Immortal, a game built entirely with smartphones and tablets in mind.
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The Untold Truth Of The Madden Curse
One of the longest running rumors in all of video games has to be the "Madden Curse." Today, we are going to take a look at some of the aspects of the Madden Curse: how it began, where it stands now, and some of the players it has devastated the most.
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World Of Warcraft Classic Launches In Summer 2019
Fans eagerly awaiting a more original World of Warcraft experience will have to wait a little bit longer for the entire thing. Blizzard announced today at BlizzCon that World of Warcraft Classic will release in Summer 2019 -- at least eight months away.
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Nintendo's Classic Mini Consoles Sell 10 Million Units
The Nintendo Switch isn't the only hardware Nintendo is finding success with. Its line of retro consoles -- comprised currently of the NES Classic and SNES Classic -- have combined to sell 10 million units, according to a report from IGN.
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What Other Games Can Learn From Red Dead Redemption 2
Every single aspect of Red Dead Redemption 2 is above and beyond what players can expect from even the most polished titles already on shelves. Once again, Rockstar has shown the industry that they could be doing more and doing it better.
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Easter Eggs You Missed In Red Dead Redemption 2
This prequel to Rockstar's multi-award-winning 2010 Western readily takes on the playful habit of stashing content where you least expect to find it. From UFOs to freaky outhouses, we're taking a look at some of our favorite Easter eggs you missed in Red Dead Redemption 2.
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Take-Two Settles Suit Over Red Dead Redemption 2 Leak
A European news outlet has settled with Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, over a leak involving Red Dead Redemption 2 that the website published in early February. According to GamesIndustry.biz, TI Media has agreed to pay Take-Two around $1.3 million.
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The ESRB Just Rated Sunset Overdrive For PC
PC gamers are likely getting an oldie-but-goodie title to play in the very near future. Thanks to a report from Gematsu, we now know that the Entertainment Software Rating Board -- ESRB for short -- has dished out a rating for a PC version of Sunset Overdrive.
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