A game is structured playing, usually undertaken for enjoyment and sometimes used as an educational tool. Games are distinct from work, which is usually carried out for remuneration, and from art, which is more often an expression of aesthetic or ideological elements.
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The upcoming Angry Birds AR game for your iPhone looks like a ton of fun
Game studio Rovio Entertainment just dropped a trailer for its upcoming augmented reality iOS game, Angry Birds AR: Isle ...
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Steam vulnerability exposed users to account hijacking and malware
A vulnerability in Valve's Steam client made it possible to take over user accounts, pilfer their items, and infect their ...
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After Google, Walmart is reportedly building a game streaming service
Walmart is reportedly working on a game streaming service, hopping on the bandwagon that already includes Google, Nvidia, ...
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This plotless game set in a Russian apartment fills me with lovely existential despair
Shakespeare had it right: "A sad tale's best for winter." If you've ever wanted to experience the cold, existential despair ...
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Disney bolsters Lucasfilm Games for a bright Star Wars future [Updated]
[Update 5pm] Lucasfilm got in touch with us to let us know the job postings that raised this speculation were to beef up ...
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Snapchat is getting into games -- here's what we'd like to see
Rumor has it Snapchat's going to reveal a new in-app game platform next month. Here are a few things the company could do ...
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Stadia’s Google Assistant integration is the gaming feature I never knew I needed
The use of the Assistant to help gamers get past difficult parts of games is probably the best part of the Google Stadia ...
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We finally get a glimpse of System Shock 3 -- and it was worth the wait
The Game Developers Conference began yesterday, and it got off to an unexpectedly good start by finally revealing footage ...
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StarTropics on Switch reminds us games used to be really weird
Given how sleek and digital modern gaming is, it'd hard to remember sometimes just how weird and arcane it used to be -- ...
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How ideological bias in video game design changes our view of society
Civilization VI, a game I like, has a new expansion pack out. It’s a strategy game series I’ve been playing since 1994 ...
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Left 4 Dead creator's new zombie-shooting extravaganza is called Back 4 Blood
Turtle Rock Studios, the development team behind co-op zombie shooter Left 4 Dead, today announced they're developing a ...
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Google Earth and Carmen Sandiego is the best combo since PB & J
Carmen Sandiego has invaded Google Earth, and it's such a perfect combination we can't figure out how no one has thought ...
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New Yakuza spin-off yanked from shelves over actor’s arrest
The arrest of Pierre Taki isn't a huge deal to the average gamer -- but there's a chance it could keep you from getting the ...
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This Chinese turn-based singing game looks amazing
Meetup Music (or 音遇) is a Chinese, turn-based singing game that has been lighting-up the country's app stores. We've ...
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Microsoft brings Halo to Steam, pigs fly
Microsoft today announced it's bringing the Halo Master Chief Collection to the PC -- and not just to its own store. Instead, ...
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Anthem is going to need its version of the 'Taken King' expansion
Anthem presumably wants to get back some of the goodwill it's lost through its lackluster launch. It should take a leaf out ...
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You can finally control PS4 games on your iPhone or iPad with Remote Play
Sony's finally brought its PS4 Remote Play app to iOS, so you can play your library of games for the console on your iPhone ...
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Review: Alienware's Aurora R8 with RTX 2080 graphics is a triumph
We check out the top-notch Alienware Aurora R8 with Intel 9th gen processor and Nvidia RTX 2080 graphics. This thing goes ...
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Devil May Cry V Review: Jackpot!
The return of the legendary action series is everything a fan could hope for: Stylish, sexy fun with excellent gameplay, ...
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Apex Legends is more than just another 'Fortnite killer'
Respawn's surprise hit Apex Legends just achieved a truly impressive gaming milestone. So can we please not view it exclusively ...
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Game review bombs are here to stay -- so let’s use them for good
When gamers take to review platforms to spam developers with negative feedback, they're usually trying to send a message ...
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Apex Legends players discover the real reason everyone prefers Wraith
Apex Legends hits its first major growing pain as avid players uncover a major reason everyone overlooks the bigger characters. ...
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Traditional media's handling of Momo is far scarier than the story itself
It starts with a single message. Hours later, if at all, the WhatsApp, Messenger, or YouTube account gets a disturbing reply, ...
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A love letter to Codenames – a brilliant, easy-to-pick-up board game
On the look out for a perfect board game to play in the pub? Well, look no further – 'Codenames' ks the title you need ...
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Pokémon fans are already head over heels for the Sword & Shield starters
Sobble? Scorbunny? Grookey? Pokémon fans already know who they're going to be picking, with just one look at Nintendo's ...
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Trials Rising Review: Manic, high-flying fun with a few flaws
Trials Rising is exactly the kind of addictive, over-the-top, slapstick fun that I didn’t realize I was missing. It’s ...
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Arkadium CEO Jessica Rovello on Solitaire's enduring appeal
There's a certain kind of computer game everyone plays, the kind that have been around for so long most people don't even ...
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The VR revolution is already here -- and it isn’t gaming
The people saying VR is an over-hyped technology might be fixating on the gaming aspect of virtual reality a bit too much. ...
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Far Cry: New Dawn somehow made post-apocalyptic America boring
Far Cry: New Dawn avoids the mistakes of its predecessors, but makes a million more
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Far Cry New Dawn review: More of the same, only pinker
Far Cry New Dawn looks like it should be a big shakeup to the series, but once you peel back the outer layer of neon-pink ...
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Crackdown 3 is like a sugary treat with no filling
Crackdown 3 is one of the brightest, most addictive games to come out so far this year. It may be shallow, but it's a lot ...
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Metro Exodus brings the series into the open (world)
Exodus takes the Metro series into the open air, and infuses some much-needed hope into this grim, challenging first-person ...
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Apex Legends’ chat options provide a roadmap for voiceless accessibility
Accessibility in games is more important now than ever, thanks to changing legislation in the US and increased awareness ...
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Return of the Obra Dinn is the best game you aren’t playing
Hard up for a game to play this weekend? Try this exceptionally challenging puzzle game from 2018 you might have overlooked. ...
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Can you gamify love?
We gamify our children's chores, learning a new language, and our workouts. Why not gamify our love-lives by levelling up ...
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Kingdom Hearts 3 doesn't care if you're not caught up, and that's great
Haven't played the other Kingdom Hearts games? Don't worry -- you'll be able to enjoy Kingdom Hearts 3 anyway.
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Yes, you’ve forgotten it’s almost Valentine’s Day – we’re here to help
You read that right: it's almost Valentine's Day. Now's the time for you to read this list, choose a gift, and then relax. ...
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Test your UI design skills with this insanely difficult quiz
If you’ve never thought about how much design work goes into even the tiniest parts of a UI, then you can now play a game ...
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Google’s new shadow puppet game is just what you need this Monday
Yeah, I know it’s Monday again, and you’re thinking, “Why am I at my office desk instead of in bed?” But I’ve got ...
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We used to learn coding by making games, but now we make calculators
There's a generational split when it comes to coding education
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1TB phones are coming and I'm so fucking ready
Samsung is mass producing 1TB storage chips for mobiles. In other words, your phone is about to store a lot more. We look ...
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How to hide everything from everyone on your PlayStation 4
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, tricks, guides, and advice on how to get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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How to play Oculus games on your Vive headset
Trying to figure out how to play a game you've downloaded in the Oculus Store on your HTC Vive headset? Here's how to do ...
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I can't wait for the Netflix of mobile games
I'm chuffed about today's news from Cheddar's Alex Heath, who reports that Apple is building a game subscription service. ...
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How DeepMind's AI defeated top players at StarCraft II
In August 2017, DeepMind decided to take on a much bigger and more complex challenge: training an AI to master Starcraft ...
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Farming Simulator is the bizarre, off-the-wall new esport gaming needs
We're getting a new kind of esport to challenge the dominance of Overwatch, League of Legends, and Dota 2, and it's none ...
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Review: A Fisherman's Tale is the best way to play with yourself in VR
A Fisherman's Tale is one of the more difficult VR titles to wrap your head around, but don't sleep on this well-polished ...
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Resident Evil 2 raises the bar for video game remakes
Capcom could’ve gone the ‘easy’ route like they did with Resident Evil 1’s remake, but it put in the work and modernised ...
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Why Guerrilla Games stubbornly built its amazing game engine from scratch
Guerrilla Games couldn't have made iconic games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Killzone without its remarkable engine.
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Alexa gets a Sims 4 integration, while Sims get an off-brand in-game Alexa
The Sims is now available on Alexa as an experience featuring trivia, music, and interesting facts. Your Sims also have their ...
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Mortal Kombat 11 might include time travel and just finish me, please
WB Interactive Entertainment today revealed the first gameplay footage of Mortal Kombat 11, the latest installment in the ...
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Fortnite vulnerability could have left millions of credit cards exposed
Just as triumphant reports come in about Fortnite's success, the world's most popular game is forced to contend with stories ...
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Assassin's Creed's forced straight romance sucks even harder than you think
Players are mad at Ubisoft this week in the wake of the latest DLC episode for Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The problem? Thanks ...
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EA cancels major Star Wars game, destroying hope for a single-player revival
EA has consigned one of its major Star Wars games to the ashcan, meaning it'll be quite some time before fans can have a ...
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The real-life Pinkertons take issue with their inclusion in Red Dead Redemption 2
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Red Dead creator Rockstar Games, is duking it out in court with the Pinkerton ...
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Rumor: Nintendo to bring classic SNES games to Switch Online
Over the weekend, an intrepid dataminer found evidence in the recent Nintendo Switch update to suggest games from the company's ...
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Alien Blackout backlash shows fans and creators see mobile very differently
Fans and game makers are clashing over a newly revealed mobile game, Alien Blackout. A continuation of the Alien series, ...
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Destiny developer Bungie is ditching Activision after 8 years
Game studio Bungie - which created the Halo and Destiny franchises - is parting ways with its publisher, Activision, after ...
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Amazon is reportedly building a game streaming service to rival Google and Microsoft
Amazon is building a game streaming service that will beam titles from the cloud, so you can play without installing them ...
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No, positive reviews didn't 'trick' Steam into thinking a game was fake
A small indie game on Steam was on probation for several months after its release, only yesterday being granted access to ...
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TNW's 10 best video games of 2018
It’s that time again. The year is drawing to a close, so it’s time to look back and see which digital worlds we lost ...
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The best and worst gaming stories of 2018
2018 has been a year with some awesome games, and some not-so-awesome things happening in the gaming industry. Here are the ...
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How apps like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo use gamification in their design
Here's how designers can enhance their products the right way using a gamification system like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo. ...
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I killed a man for 49 cents . . . in Red Dead Online
The world of Red Dead Online is gorgeous, melancholy, and brutal. What it lacks in relaxing world interactions, it makes ...
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Redditors work out player counts to over 100 PS4 games
Gamers on Reddit have seized on trophy data provided by Sony to calculate just how many people are playing which PS4 games. ...
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These games are worth fighting with your friends and family about
You might've already bought Christmas gifts, but have you considered what games your friends and family will play? Well, ...
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GoT's Charles Dance on fighting zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's latest DLC
The latest DLC addition to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, a Zombies mode called "Dead of the Night," is a campy, extraordinary ...
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These are the games we're most looking forward to in 2019
2018 is coming to an end, and we've had some amazing games come out this year. Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War, Smash ...
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This week's best Android games to help you forget about Tumblr
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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HP's $1,500-ish Omen 15 is the sort of laptop gamers dream about
HP's gaming laptop packs clever design and powerful hardware, making it an excellent choice for discerning players. Too bad ...
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TNW presents the greatest gift guide in the world... ever
We've trawled through a gamut of gadgets, gear, and hardware to help you find the ideal gift for the special person in your ...
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Assassin's Creed Rebellion is better than Odyssey -- fight me
The new Assassin's Creed mobile game is surprisingly deep, complex, and fun to play -- and I might have spent more time on ...
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We watched about 60 billion hours of gaming footage in 2018
YouTube's head of gaming said we watched 50 billion hours of games this year. Combined with Twitch, Mixer, and other sites, ...
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Epic is already poaching indie games from Steam
Last week, Fortnite creator Epic Games announced it was creating its own store, in direct competition with Valve's Steam ...
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Here’s how a second-hand game market for digital copies should work
What if we did have a secondary market for digital copies of video games? How would it work, what would it look like, and ...
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Epic Games' store is now open, promises a free title every fortnight
As promised, publisher Epic Games has thrown open the doors to its online store today, with a small selection of PC games ...
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Sexual violence should never be the goal of a video game
For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect people against sexual assault ...
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Leisure Suit Larry's source code reaches over $10,000 in eBay bids
Sierra veteran Al Lowe saved backups of his games' source code. Now eBay bidders are willing to lay down five figures for ...
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Epic Games announces its dev-friendly Steam competitor
Fortnite developer Epic Games just revealed its own digital storefront, favorably comparing its 12 percent cut to Steam's ...
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How to mess with the PlayStation Classic's hidden settings using only a USB keyboard
We need to update the infinite monkey theorem. This states that a monkey hitting keys on a typewriter will eventually type ...
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Fallout 76 would have been marginally less disastrous on Steam
Would Bethesda be wrapped up in its current debacle if it had released its game on a platform with an understandable return ...
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Abzû on the Switch: Stunning in the hands, hell for thalassophobia
Abzû's stunning beauty translates well to the handheld screen of the Nintendo Switch -- a little too well if you're scared ...
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Fortnite bests Russia and Japan to become world's 8th most-populated place
Epic Games today revealed that the number of players registered in Fortnite is now around 200 million. Let that number ...
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Nintendo is out for blood after the Smash Bros Ultimate leak
We're all eager to get our hands on the new Super Smash Bros. It looks like it's going to be an amazing trip down memory ...
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This week’s best Android games to help you avoid being trampled in Black Friday sales
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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Review: The Spyro Reignited trilogy is delightful, gorgeous, and really frustrating
For a lifelong fan, the remakes of the first three Spyro games are very fun and a treat to play -- though you do have to ...
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Here's our first glimpse of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Niantic and WB Games surprised everyone this morning by dropping the first trailer for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the spiritual ...
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The inevitable 'PC Classic' joins the retro console rat race
Okay, this is just getting silly now. The retro console craze is still in full swing, with ever-more obscure mini-devices ...
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What happened to our VR future?
The latest innovation from Oculus -- the Oculus Quest -- was supposed to take the digital world by storm, but a relatively ...
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Prima Games to cease publishing its strategy guides after 28 years
Reports today revealed that Prima Games, the company behind those strategy guides you see at every game store, was shutting ...
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PUBG goes free-to-play briefly on Xbox to combat waning interest
Microsoft today revealed PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds would be free-to-play this weekend, the first time the game has ...
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Red Dead Redemption 2’s story cuts deep and burns slow
Our final review of Red Dead Redemption 2, in which we focus on the story and drop a whole lot of spoilers for the ending. ...
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Killing a suffragette in Red Dead Redemption 2 says more about you than Rockstar
Players are being harsh to a certain female character in Red Dead Redemption 2 -- but she's not the only representation of ...
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Our games wishlist for Nintendo's N64 classic
A rumor surfaced this week that Nintendo was working on a retro version of the N64 console, which would include 30 games. ...
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Fallout 76 bug deleted the entire beta, Bethesda extends it in penance
So Fallout 76 is not exactly off to a great start. A beta test bug has cost several users precious time with the game, apparently ...
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Red Dead Redemption 2 has biggest opening weekend in entertainment history
Rockstar's Wild West adventure game, Red Dead Redemption 2 has achieved the biggest opening weekend in entertainment history. ...
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Sony reveals the rather disappointing list of games for the PS One Classic
PlayStation today revealed the list of games that will come bundled with its retro console, the PS One Classic. While the ...
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Pokemon GO finally counts your steps while offline
Niantic today announced a new feature for Pokemon GO called "Adventure Sync" -- a lofty name for a very simple feature: step ...
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Battlefield V puts battle royale on the back burner to focus on story
EA is apparently determined to ensure its latest endeavor, WWII-era shooter Battlefield V, is getting as much space as possible ...
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Bethesda braces for Fallout 76 beta's inevitable bevy of bugs
Bethesda Game Studios today released a note to its fans warning its upcoming game, Fallout 76, was likely to have some pretty ...
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The $8k Devil May Cry V bundle is awesome and I want it
Capcom recently revealed three new bundles for its upcoming game Devil May Cry V, all with four-figure prices. While this ...
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This Day in Deals: Why don't you just go fly a kite?
This Day In Deals is our new section where we share a historical fact and the day’s best deal – and try to connect them. ...
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Rockstar Games controversy renews concern over 'crunch culture'
On the cusp of releasing one of the biggest games of the year, Red Dead Redemption 2, developer Rockstar Games has been ...
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Some smarty pants did the maths behind 'Super Mario Party' dice rolls
Are you playing Super Mario Party? Do you need to defeat your friends and family? Then you need to read this analysis of ...
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Review: Assassin's Creed Odyssey isn't the Greek drama it wants to be
Ubisoft doesn't seem to know what to do with the Assassin's Creed series anymore. Odyssey is a sexed-up, dumbed-down version ...
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Oh my god this leak of a Harry Potter RPG has blown my tiny muggle mind
Leaked footage from a Harry Potter RPG has appeared online. And, well, it looks like it might be an amazing video game. We ...
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The algorithms that are currently fueling the deep learning revolution
From beating us at the game of GO, to recreating paintings by Van Gogh, algorithms are all around us. Artificial Intelligence ...
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Crafty kids are finding ingenious ways to thwart Apple's 'Screen Time' feature
Apple first introduced Screen Time this summer as one of the key feature additions on iOS 12. By adding limits to specific ...
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PlayStation 4 finally allows Switch and Xbox cross-play with new Fortnite beta
After months of pressure, Sony is finally opening up to cross-platform play with its console cousins, starting with an open ...
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This week’s best Android games to play while avoiding your colleagues at lunch
Welcome to our weekly column, in which YouTuber NimbleThor brings you a short list of the best new mobile games for your ...
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PlayStation One Classic won't fix the biggest problem with retro consoles
Sony's releasing the latest retro console -- the PS On Classic. Too bad it's not bothering to switch up the formula, or give ...
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider should've given Lara Croft some actual friends
Gaming's most iconic heroine suffers in her latest game as she struggles to emote in a world devoid of interesting characters ...
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Here's why Nintendo refuses to lower prices on old games
Nintendo rarely, if ever, drops the prices on its games. That's working for it now -- but how'd it work out for the Wii U? ...
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Tencent teams with Chinese government to choke kids' game time
Remember last week when we found out China was going to be putting the squeeze on game companies in an effort to combat childhood ...
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Valve clarifies what 'troll' games look like
Valve today released an update on Steam which allows users to restrict certain games from showing up in their search results. ...
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Marvel's Spider-Man is a web-slinging good time (with one annoying flaw)
Freedom. When starting Marvel's Spider-Man on the PS4 for the first time, few words are adequate in describing the initial ...
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China wants to save kids' eyes by cutting down on video games
Chinese officials are concerned about the rise in childhood myopia -- and one of their solutions is to regulate that old ...
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EA probably saved Battlefield V by delaying it
Electronic Arts has delayed its flagship game, Battlefield V. Now it no longer has to compete with Call of Duty and Red Dead ...
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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is a brutal series intro for Switch owners
Monster Hunter makes its debut on the Switch with Generations Ultimate, which is a welcome return to series form, but way ...
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Handwritten gaming notes are pure nostalgia
One Twitter user shows us her father's extensive gaming notes, from a day before internet strategy guides. How many of you ...
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Nintendo wants you to play with your friends
With the upcoming releases of 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' and 'Super Mario Party,' Nintendo is making a big play for the ...
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Microsoft reportedly wants to rent out Xboxes to gamers for a monthly fee
Microsoft is prepping a subscription plan that will net US-based gamers an Xbox console, and access to Xbox Live and Xbox ...
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Hands-on: The Elder Scrolls mobile game is violent fun, but feels shallow
At Gamescom 2018, we got the chance to play a demo of the upcoming 'Elder Scrolls: Blades' game for mobile. It's free-to-play ...
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‘Enhance’: Browser game mocks Hollywood hacking tropes
You know those evidence-gathering scenes in 90s and 00s tv shows and movies that treat looking at photographs like a particularly ...
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How game trailers are inspired by the world of film
Games and movies, despite being two separate kinds of media, have a lot in common, and the point where they intersect the ...
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Fallout: 76 and Fortnite pave the path for ditching Steam
Bethesda won't release Fallout 76 on Steam, mimicking a number of other popular games. There's a reason Steam might no longer ...
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There’s a reason video game trailers are so confusing
Video game trailers make the first impression on behalf of games. So why are these game trailers frequently so dark and disorienting? ...
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Blind gamer racks up 7,600 kills in Call of Duty: WWII
Ever heard the expressions, "A blind person could do better," or "What are you, blind?" Be careful if you say that while ...
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Parents are shelling out $20/hour for Fortnite tutors and the internet is losing its goddamn mind
In what surely constitutes a sign of the coming apocalypse, parents are shelling out up to $20 an hour for coaches to help ...