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Watch Dogs Season Pass trailer reveals new cyborg-hunting mode

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 29, 2014 9:30am PDT

Ubisoft has released a new trailer that goes into exact detail what's included in the upcoming Watch Dogs DLC Season Pass.

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"I rarely play any of the extra content. Ill be happy with just the main game."

- pimpium see all 4 comments

Super Smash Bros tournament at E3, to be playable at Best Buy

By Steve Watts, Apr 29, 2014 6:30am PDT

Nintendo announced today that it will be hosting a Smash Bros Invitational tournament at E3, and livestreaming it for fans. For those who want hands-on without going to Los Angeles, it will also be playable at Best Buy.

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"This is easily the smartest thing Nintendo could have done to promote the next Smash, besides ..."

- MetaSaval see all 2 comments

Watch Dogs gets official clothing line

By Steve Watts, Apr 28, 2014 2:00pm PDT

Ubisoft has announced a partnership with Frank and Oak to produce a clothing line based on Watch Dogs.

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"I did. It's awesome, comfy and keeps me warm. Fuck the haters. "

- g0nk see all 16 comments

Mario Kart 8 Best Buy pre-order includes free (real) gas

By Steve Watts, Apr 28, 2014 1:30pm PDT

Pre-ordering Mario Kart 8 through Best Buy will get you a $10 voucher for free gas.

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Consoles still on top but smartphones gaining ground, says ESA survey

By Steve Watts, Apr 28, 2014 12:30pm PDT

An ESA survey provides new data on a variety of statistics, from console and smartphone usage to gender and genre breakdowns.

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"I would say that the most indicative figure is that handhelds are still doing quite well which ..."

- asianwaste see all 14 comments

Project CARS video compares the game to real life (and wins)

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 28, 2014 10:00am PDT

A new video pits the game against real life, with BMW cars racing a lap at Laguna Seca in the real and virtual worlds. And which version reigns supreme? Unfortunately for reality, we'd say the game wins.

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"I just meant I don't play with the Hood View like in the video, which is different from cockpit ..."

- Frozen Pixel see all 11 comments

Nintendo is not 'solely a company that makes video games,' Iwata says

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 28, 2014 9:30am PDT

"[Former Nintendo president Hiroshi] Yamauchi always said 'Nintendo is an entertainment company and should never be anything else', but he didn't necessarily think 'entertainment equals video games.'"

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"Eh, we'll see if this secret project does any good. While I have a lot of confidence that ..."

- Grape Flavor see all 28 comments

Watch Dogs' lead writer explains the game's unlikable anti-hero

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 28, 2014 8:30am PDT

Aiden Pearce is not a good guy. In the opening moments of Watch Dogs, you'll see him do some pretty terrible stuff--all in the name of vengeance. We spoke with lead writer Kevin Shortt and asked him: are you supposed to like the "hero" of the game?

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"I am so tired of all the talk of "no-harm playthroughs" in all the latest games, like ..."

- aoleon see all 23 comments

New releases for April 28-May 4

By Ozzie Mejia, Apr 27, 2014 9:00am PDT

April is ending with a bang, with several anticipated titles hitting most major platforms this week. Among the headliners are Ubisoft's gorgeous RPG Child of Light, the procedurally-generated horror game Daylight, the web-slinging Amazing Spider-Man 2, the handheld golf romp...

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"Anyone have any opinions on which platform to play child of light on? I think the wii u will ..."

- old neb see all 9 comments

Another World 20th Anniversary rated for consoles

By Steve Watts, Apr 25, 2014 1:00pm PDT

The 20th anniversary edition of Another World that released on iOS a few years ago appears to be making its way to several consoles, according to a German ratings board.

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Child of Light 'Making of' video discusses Aurora's journey

By Ozzie Mejia, Apr 24, 2014 5:00pm PDT

Ubisoft's final 'Making of' video for Child of Light discusses the game's central character, Aurora, and talks about her growth from sheltered princess into heroic warrior.

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"This game looks really good. I watched the video with the first 8 min of gameplay. I was hooked. ..."

- Arcath see all 3 comments

GameStop offering Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie tickets with game purchase

By Steve Watts, Apr 24, 2014 1:00pm PDT

GameStop is offering tickets to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 with a purchase of the game, as long as you show up early enough to snag them.

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Skylanders Trap Team makes villains fight for you

By Steve Watts, Apr 24, 2014 6:00am PDT

Activison has revealed the next Skylanders game, coming this fall. Trap Team lets you capture villains and store them in their own special NFC devices to use them in battle.

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Project CARS gameplay trailer shows vehicular beauty

By Ozzie Mejia, Apr 23, 2014 11:30am PDT

That sure is a nice-looking CGI trailer for Project CARS. Wait... that's all gameplay???

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"they already pissed off alot with the bait and switch they did early on in the development ..."

- spammehardo see all 10 comments

Watch Dogs multiplayer preview: shooting up Chicago

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 23, 2014 9:00am PDT

In spite of its heavy emphasis on hacking, Watch Dogs can sometimes feel a bit too much like Grand Theft Auto. "Just like a Rockstar thug, Aiden...

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"Yea, also, Chicago has mountains.... just like real life....."

- cherryjello see all 12 comments