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Fortnite Chapter 2 Is Coming To An End, See The Trailer, Learn How To Be A Part Of The Action

Click here to watch embedded media Epic Games is ending Fortnite‘s second chapter sooner than expected. On December 4 at 4 p.m. ET, the Cube Queen is waging war against all of the combatants on the Island in a new…

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Halo Infinite Multiplayer: Here's What's You Can Unlock This Week

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Click here to watch embedded media Halo Infinite’s free multiplayer experience offers many avenues of play, including timed events. This week, 343 Industries introduced the game’s first limited event called Facture: Tenrai. From now until November 30, players can make…

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Halo Infinite: Here's What Is In The Shop This Week

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Halo Infinite’s shop updates every Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT with new items that players can purchase with credits. Since the launch of the free-to-play multiplayer component, 343 Industries has updated the shop three times. The latest rotation brings a…

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10 Fun Games To Play With The Kids This Holiday

1 week ago Game Informer

If you have family visiting for a Thanksgiving feast and a holiday weekend of relaxation and shopping, there’s a good chance the younger demographic will be looking for entertainment. If they have their iPads, they’ll likely retreat into YouTube watching…

Xbox

December Xbox Games With Gold Lineup Includes The Escapists 2, Tropico 5, And More

1 week ago Game Informer

Xbox has announced the Xbox Games With Gold line up for December and per usual, it includes two Xbox One games and two older-generation games. Four games are up for grabs this month. They are The Escapists 2 on Xbox…

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Harmonix Is Being Acquired By Epic Games

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According to announcements from both companies, music and rhythm game developer Harmonix is being acquired by Epic Games. Epic Games made a statement saying on its website about the company’s future, saying, “The Harmonix team will collaborate closely with Epic…

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Mario Movie Producer Says Chris Pratt’s Plumber Won’t Have Italian Accent, Calls Actor’s Voice ‘Phenomenal’

1 week ago Game Informer

Nintendo and Illumination announced that Chris Pratt would voice Mario in the upcoming Mario movie exactly two months ago. In those eight weeks, the conversation around this choice has focused on the accent of the famous plumber. Will he be…

Xbox

New Digital Xbox Museum Features Interactive Exhibits About Company’s History, Includes Section For Your Own Achievements

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With it being Xbox’s 20th anniversary this year, the company has done a lot to commemorate the special milestone. There’s the limited edition Adidas shoes, the fancy Halo Xbox Series X, and more. Now, there’s a digital Xbox museum you…

Playstation

Sony Granted Patent For Official PS5 Faceplates

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When the PlayStation 5 was first revealed last year, the console design was polarizing. On one end of the spectrum, PlayStation fans were excited about the new futuristic, sleek look. In contrast, other consumers were not as impressed, namely in…

Reviews

Death's Door Review – Reaping The Rewards

1 week ago Game Informer

Publisher: Devolver Digital Developer: Acid Nerve Release: July 20, 2021 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC), November 23, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch) Rating: Everyone 10+ Reviewed on: Xbox One Also on: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4,…

Gaming News

Keanu Reeves Doesn’t Want John Wick Or Neo In Mortal Kombat

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Keanu Reeves has revealed that he doesn’t believe Mortal Kombat to be a good fit for John Wick or Neo. It’s always tough when you hear people you look up to say something wrong, but sometimes you just have to…

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New Project L Details Emerge From Riot Games' Undercity Nights

1 week ago Game Informer

Riot Games’ League of Legends fighting game, still known only as Project L, was shown off in much greater detail during this weekend’s Undercity Nights event, solidifying its genre, a few characters, and even its plans for online infrastructure. The…

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Dead Cells Update Adds Outfits And Weapons From Hollow Knight, Guacamelee, And More

1 week ago Game Informer

Dead Cells’ 26th update is assembling the best and brightest of the indie action adventure genre. The aptly named Everyone Is Here patch adds familiar faces from games like Hollow Knight and Guacamelee, along with their respective weapons, to use…

Reviews

Inscryption Review – Engraved Secrets

1 week ago Game Informer

Publisher: Devolver Digital Developer: Daniel Mullins Games Release: October 19, 2021 Rating: Not rated Reviewed on: PC You wake up in a dark cabin, chained to a worn table. A mysterious man sits on the other side of the room.…

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Horizon Forbidden West’s Open World ‘Feels More Alive And More Real Than Ever’

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This isn’t the first time we’ve read a Horizon Forbidden West blog post to see what Guerrilla Games has been up to. Not only is Aloy more dynamic and realistic-looking in this new chapter, she’ll also be exploring an immense…

Podcasts

Geoff Keighley Hosting ‘Inside The Game Awards’ Podcast In New Partnership With Spotify

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Geoff Keighley’s annual Game Awards show is right around the corner – December 9 to be exact – and a new podcast leading up to the show will dive deep into all that goes into it. The Game Awards announced…

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Hitman 3: Year 2 Content Includes New Maps, Storylines, Modes, And More

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Hitman 3 has been out for nearly a year, and while its first year of content was expansive, Year 2 is shaping up to be just as big, if not bigger. IO Interactive, the developer behind Hitman 3 and the…

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Marvel’s Avengers – Breaking Down Spider-Man’s Gameplay And Moveset

1 week ago Game Informer

Publisher: Square Enix Developer: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal Release: September 4, 2020 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia), March 18, 2021 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S) Rating: Teen Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC…

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GTA Trilogy Modders Are Fixing The Game

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition continues to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Just one week after the highly-anticipated remasters released everywhere, Rockstar Games promised the originals would eventually be available on PC …

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Analogue Pockets Will Begin Shipping In Three Weeks

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The Game Boy-like device known as the Analogue Pocket will finally ship out in three weeks. More specifically, the first batch of devices will begin shipping on December 13 and orders are expected to reach customers sometime between December 14…

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Kojima Productions Is Opening A New Business Division Focused On Film And Television

1 week ago Game Informer

Kojima Productions is opening a new California-based business division that will focus on movies and television. It’s no secret that Kojima, the famed game director behind the Metal Gear Solid series and Death Stranding, is a fan of movies and…

New Deathloop Update Makes NPCs Smarter, Invasions Harder For Colt

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A new update for Deathloop is live, and it dramatically changes the way players will make moment-to-moment decisions, both in terms of how they take on NPCs as well as invasions from Julianna. Game Update 2 (about as big as…

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Bobby Kotick To Consider Resigning If Workplace Issues Aren’t Fixed Soon [UPDATE]

1 week ago Game Informer

Update: 11/22/21 7:20 a.m. Central: As per the Wall Street Journal via GamesIndustry.biz, Bobby Kotick held a meeting with top executives to discuss the state of Activision Blizzard in the face of recent controversy and allegations. The CEO told his…

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The History And Lore Of Metroid Prime 2 | Video Gameography

2 weeks ago Game Informer

The first season of Game Informer’s Video Gameography explores the history of the Metroid series. We’re knee-deep in the Prime era now, and we’re tackling Samus’ sophomore 3D outing, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. This sequel to the acclaimed Metroid Prime…

Interviews

An Interview With Geoff Keighley About The Game Awards 2021 And The Game He'd Love To See Announced

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Last year’s The Game Awards show was the biggest yet in terms of viewership. Growing more than 84 percent year-over-year to the tune of a staggering 83 million livestream views, The Game Awards has become one of the video game…

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2021 Video Game Release Schedule

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If you’re wondering what games are coming up in 2021, we’ve put them all in one convenient location. This list will be continually updated to act as a living, breathing schedule as new dates are announced, titles are delayed, and…

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Test Out The King Of Fighters XV Beta Starting Tonight

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It’s time to break out and dust off your arcade sticks and prepare for a weekend of 3v3 battles in The King of Fighters XV open beta. Starting tonight at 7 p.m. Pacific and running until 7 a.m. Pacific on…

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Halo Infinite Has Gone Gold

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Having released half of the game earlier this week (albeit in beta), 343 Industries has announced Halo Infinite is ready to make preparations for release in a few weeks. #HaloInfinite has officially gone gold! We’ll see you on December 8,…

Nintendo

Pokémon Remakes | All Things Nintendo

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are out now. However, if you listened to episode two of All Things Nintendo, we already extensively covered what these remakes bring to the table. Instead of retreading old ground, this episode shifts the…

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Read An Excerpt From Double Fine's 20th Anniversary Art Book

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Double Fine Productions, the developer behind the Psychonauts series, Broken Age, and many more, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, Double Fine partnered with Indie By Design to release a comprehensive art book that details the visual…

Rockstar Is Brining Back Original PC Versions Of GTA Trilogy

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A week after Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, the company is returning the original versions of those games to PC. The PC versions of GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas were removed…

Rockstar Is Bringing Back Original PC Versions Of GTA Trilogy

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Test Fly Over 120 Ships In Star Citizen For The Next Two Weeks

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Star Citizen, the ever-in-development interstellar flight sim about piloting impressive spaceships you can buy with your real hard-earned money, is holding the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2951 (IAE 2951) from today until December 1. Typically, to get yourself behind the yoke…

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Pac-Man Museum + Lets You Play 14 Pac-Man Games As Pac-Man

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Bandai Namco found out you like Pac-Man and has decided to add more Pac-Man to your Pac-Man. The publisher announced a new compilation called Pac-Man Museum +, which bundles 14 different games in the series in one, bright yellow package.…

Reviews

Battlefield 2042 Review – The Battle Of The Bugs

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: DICE Release: November 19, 2021 Reviewed on: PC Also on: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Battlefield has always been the largest and loudest multiplayer experience in the business. It’s the video game…

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Halo Infinite: New Look At Campaign And Side Missions | New Gameplay Today

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Click to watch embedded media Publisher: Xbox Game Studios Developer: 343 Industries Release: December 8, 2021 Rating: Teen Platform: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC Spartans! Bare your fangs! Set a fire in your heart! Halo Infinite’s December 8 release…

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Plague Doctor Action RPG Thymesia Pushed To 2022

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Thymesia is an upcoming action-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of the world’s toughest plague doctor who uses diseases-turned-weapons to battle enemies. The fast-paced action RPG sports heavy Dark Souls vibes and was slated to launch on December…

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Halo Infinite Multiplayer Surprise Release And Dying Light 2 Hands-On Impressions | GI Show

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Another week, another packed episode of The Game Informer Show! This time around, we’re giving you our hands-on impressions of Halo Infinite’s surprise multiplayer release, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, and John Carson is here to give his review of…

Nintendo

Nintendo Partners With Panda Global For New Official Smash Bros. Ultimate And Melee Tournaments

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Following Sony Interactive Entertainment’s purchase of Evolution Championship Series, more commonly known as EVO, Smash Bros. fans were left wondering what could come of the usual Smash Bros. tournaments featured at the annual EVO showcases. The global COVID-19 pandemic threw …

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The Top 10 Beat 'Em Ups To Play Right Now

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Few genres provide the simple pleasure of a good old-fashioned beat ‘em up. After all, these arcade-style games let you and your buddies punch and kick dozens of often colorful enemies in the face. What’s not to love? Double-teaming mobs…

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Activision Blizzard Shareholders Call On Bobby Kotick, Board Members To Resign [UPDATE]

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Update: 11/18/21 2:00 p.m. Central: We have learned through the reporting of Shannon Liao at The Washington Post that Activision Blizzard employees have begun signing an open petition for CEO Bobby Kotick to resign from his position at the company.…

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Sifu Release Date Moved Up Two Weeks, Now Releasing February 8

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Sifu, the upcoming Kung Fu action game from developer Sloclap, has moved its release date by exactly two weeks. After it was delayed to 2022, we learned that its release date was February 22. Now, Sifu will launch on February…

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Halo Infinite Multiplayer | Game Informer Live

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Many rockets will be fired! Grenades will also be thrown! We’re hoping a few of them hit their targets. At 2 p.m. CT, the Game Informer crew is suiting up for a second round of Halo Infinite multiplayer, and you…

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Halo Infinite: 343 Industries Details Battle Pass Progression Changes Coming Later This Week

2 weeks ago Game Informer

After announcing yesterday that the team is looking into Battle Pass progression in Halo Infinite’s free-to-play multiplayer, which surprise dropped on Monday, 343 Industries has detailed some of the changes we can expect to go live later this week. While…

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Tencent Acquires Minority Stake In Yooka-Laylee Developer Playtonic

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Tencent has acquired a minority stake in Playtonic, the developer behind Yooka-Laylee and its 2D sequel, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. This news comes by way of Playtonic, which announced the news in a blog post made today. The studio…

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Check Out An Exclusive New Featurette For Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Click to watch embedded media Ahead of the release of Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City next week, we have an exclusive new featurette that briefly dives into the relationship between the movie’s production team and the video game series’…

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Talking Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City With Two Of The Film's Stars

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Click to watch embedded media Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City will be released in theaters next week on November 24. It’s perhaps one of the more interesting video game movies ever released. Not narratively or stylistically, but rather in…

Nintendo

Loop Hero Begins Another Run On Switch December 9

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Loop Hero ranks among the year’s best PC exclusives, and we found out it was making its move to consoles, namely Switch, during August’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase. If you’ve been waiting to try your hand at the looping adventure…

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WWE 2K22 – First Look At How Visual Concepts Is Repackaging Its Annual Wrestling Sim

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Publisher: 2K Games Developer: Visual Concepts WWE fans know that the company has been in a chaotic state as of late. Dozens of roster cuts this year have not only put fans on edge about the long-term fates of their…

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Six Days In Fallujah: Controversial Iraq War Game Delayed to 2022

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Victura and Highwire Games have announced that Six Days in Fallujah, a controversial shooter based on the real-life Battle of Fallujah that occurred during the Iraq War, has been delayed to 2022. More specifically, the shooter has been delayed to…

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MultiVersus Announced, Will Feature Batman, Shaggy, Bugs Bunny, Arya Stark, Steven Universe, And More

2 weeks ago Game Informer

Warner Bros. Games has announced MultiVersus, a free-to-play platform fighter game featuring team-based 2v2 combat between famous characters like Batman, Bugs Bunny, and more. Perhaps one of the year’s worst-kept secrets, MultiVersus had been heavily rumored as of late, with…

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