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Gaming News Roundup, Top 5 Stories You May Have Missed

As we gear up for the next few months that will be teeming with gaming news, we thought it might be helpful to provide a weekly roundup of some of the biggest stories that you may have missed. With the…

Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Arrives In May On PlayStation, Switch, And PC

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We knew that Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster was coming, and now we know exactly when we can explore the game that originally launched on PlayStation 2. That fateful day for the big remaster is May 25, 2021,…

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Payday 3 Release Set For 2023 With New Publishing Deal, 18-Month Post-Launch Support Planned

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Payday fans, rejoice! Starbreeze has announced its new publishing deal with Koch Media for Payday 3, with a release window set for 2023. Though the third game in the series was confirmed last year, the last known bit of news…

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How Deathloop's Multiplayer Works And How Arkane Prevents It From Being Annoying

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The dynamic between Colt and Julianna is fascinating. One character is trying to break the time loop, while the other is trying to preserve it. Along the way, they get to know each other, laughing at each other’s jokes, sharing…

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Scarlet Nexus Gets June Release Date And New Character Trailer

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Scarlet Nexus is set to take action fans for a trip this summer when it launches June 25. Bandai Namco also dropped a new trailer highlighting Kasane, one of the game’s two playable protagonists, as well as a pair of…

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Gotham Knights Game Delayed To 2022

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Originally slated to launch this year, Warner Bros. Games Montreal has confirmed that the Gotham Knights game is delayed until next year. In the announcement, the studio offered up a small statement surrounding the reason behind the pushback. Warner Bros.…

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Super Replay Is Back With Bloodborne

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Click to watch embedded media Are you ready for a chilling thrill ride through FromSoftware’s masterpiece? Bloodborne is a dark horror action/RPG that tasks the player with navigating through haunted streets full of werewolves and shuffling, shambling ghouls – and…

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Marvel's Avengers Adds Unique Dog-Petting Animations For Each Hero

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Yesterday was a big day for Marvel’s Avengers. In addition to releasing Hawkeye as the newest playable character and launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Crystal Dynamics also revealed its 2021 roadmap (which includes a ton of changes,…

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Destiny 2: Deep Stone Crypt Eyes Of Tomorrow Drop Rate And Damage Is Getting Fixed

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Bungie has confirmed that all of those conspiracy theories and rants about Destiny 2 and its drop rate for the Exotic rocket launcher from the Deep Stone Crypt raid being bugged were right on the nose. In a new update,…

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The Mortal Kombat Movie Gets A Line Of Funko Pops

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The upcoming movie Mortal Kombat has a line of Funko Pops on the way. The figures were previously unveiled back in January but now we have images of our pint-sized live-action kombatants. There’s no word yet on when they’ll be…

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Dead Cells Hits 5 Million Sales

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Dead Cells is one of those indie roguelikes that’s an enchanting mixture of various elements, coming together to forge an experience that keeps you coming back even as you get sent back to zero time and time again. Click here…

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New Phasmophobia Update Lets Ghosts Touch You, Adds New Objectives

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Phasmophobia is an incredibly creepy ghost-hunting experience that will have you either laughing at the hilarious glitches or screaming in terror because that freaky demon thing is convulsing in the middle of the room. At the same time, your friend’s…

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Destiny 2 Trials Of Osiris Returns (Again)

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Bungie has a very love/hate relationship with Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris, much like the player base itself. Earlier this month, the highly competitive PvP mode was disabled when win-trading was discovered, only to have it restored and taken out…

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nature Day Event, What To Expect

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It feels like every week there is something new in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is pretty awesome for fans of the adorable sim game. The latest update centers around the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nature Day event and what…

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EA Play Xbox Game Pass Recommendations

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Now that EA Play is on Xbox Game Pass for PC, there are over 60 new titles to dive right into and enjoy. For those looking for something new to play, we’ve got a few recommendations that could be your…

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Sonic The Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Comic Announced By IDW

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As the 30th anniversary celebration of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise continues through 2021, Sega and comics publisher IDW has announced a special 30th-anniversary comic book release. The Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special is a large 80-page comic book…

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Exclusive Look At The 1960s-Inspired Character Designs Of Deathloop

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Click to watch embedded media As part of our month of exclusive coverage, we’re showing off the 1960s-inspired character designs of Deathloop. Arkane Studio’s lead character artist, Jean-Baptiste Ferder, walks us through the process of how the team designed 3D…

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Five PS5 Changes That Would Make A Big Difference

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I have a PlayStation 5, and I love it. I enjoyed playing new-gen games like Astro’s Playroom and Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and I’ve also had fun revisiting various PS4 games with improved performance. I say all of…

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PS5 Changes That Would Make A Big Difference

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Sony Interactive Entertainment Partners With Esports Venture RTS To Acquire Evo

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it, along with upstart company RTS, has acquired the Evolution Championship Series (Evo). RTS is a new venture from esports league company Endeavor, and the joint purchase brings the biggest annual fighting game tournament…

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Magic: The Gathering Goes ARPG Next Week With Magic: Legends

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If you’ve been waiting since our cover story on Magic: Legends to get your hands on the ARPG take on Magic: The Gathering, the time is almost here. The Magic: Legends open beta kicks off next week, here’s what you…

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Ubisoft Warns Against Fake Far Cry 6 Demos

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Click here to watch embedded media Hot on the heels of Capcom’s warning against fake Resident Evil Village demos and Blizzard having to do the same with Diablo II: Resurrected, Ubisoft is now warning fans about a new scheme surrounding…

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New World of Warcraft Charity Pets For Doctors Without Borders Are Here

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From now until April 26, World of Warcraft players can unlock pets for all WoW players by meeting some donation goals for medical humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders. What lovable little creatures are available? It’s Bananas, the Monkey and…

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Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Crossovers Announced For Final Fantasy, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, And Fortnite

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The Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Celebration is underway and there’s a ton of content for fans and newcomers to get their hands on and experience. In addition to the Definitive Survivor Trilogy, Cookbook, and “The Lost Valley” statue announcements during…

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Tomb Raider Cookbook Announced

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You may be reeling from the numerous reveals that dropped at today’s Square Enix Presents showcase, but among the games and the announcements there was a cookbook. That’s right, a Tomb Raider cookbook. What does Lara eat when she’s not…

Trailers

Project Athia Rerevealed As Forspoken With New Trailer

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During its Square Enix Presents livestream on Thursday, Square Enix rerevealed Project Athia, first announced last summer, as the game Forspoken. A new trailer, albeit brief, was also shown during the presentation, highlighting new gameplay and the game’s lead actress,…

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Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off With Trilogy Collection And More

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During the Square Enix Presents Showcase, new information surrounding the Tomb Raider reboot trilogy was announced in the form of the Definitive Survivor Edition. Because who doesn’t want to celebrate Lara Croft? A bundle with all three of Lara Croft’s…

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GI Show – Mortal Kombat Movie Preview And The Marvel's Avengers Roadmap

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Click here to watch embedded media On this week’s episode of The Game Informer Show, we discuss a handful of the games we’ve been digging recently, including The Outer Worlds: Murder On Eridanos, Red Ronin, Devotion, Mundaun, Fights in Tight…

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Marvel's Avengers Announces Black Panther Expansion For Later This Year

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Last year, during the studio’s launch edition of the Marvel’s Avengers War Table, Crystal Dynamics mentioned that due to the unfortunate passing of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, it altered one of its announcements that was scheduled for around that…

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Breaking Down Marvel's Avengers' 2021 Content Roadmap

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When Marvel’s Avengers launched last year, developer Crystal Dynamics laid out ambitious post-launch support plans for the game. Unfortunately, those plans have been largely delayed due to the shift to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic and various reprioritizations…

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Life Is Strange: Remastered Collection Announced

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Following the reveal of a brand new Life is Strange game with True Colors, a story about the power of empathy and dealing with loss, Square Enix also confirmed some other fandom goodness for the franchise. Life is Strange: Remastered…

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New Life Is Strange Game, True Colors, Is A Story Of Mystery, Death, And The Power Of Empathy

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Life is Strange: True Colors is the latest Life is Strange game in the franchise and Deck Nine showed off the reveal trailer during today’s Square Enix Presents showcase. The latest story is an all-new tale starring a brand new…

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New Outriders Trailer Shows Off Dangerous Wildlife, Different Biomes, And More

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Outriders is a looter shooter from People Can Fly that offers wild powers, an RPG-influenced narrative, and some pretty impressive weapon designs. Following the positive feedback given after a successful Outriders demo period, Square Enix has shown off even more…

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Scarlet Nexus Is Getting An Anime

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Many game franchises are tapping into the anime world to give the stories, worlds, and characters to life. Scarlet Nexus, the upcoming JRPG by Bandai Namco, seems like an obvious fit, as the game already looks like an anime. The…

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New Mass Effect Legendary Edition Video Shows Off Why Captain Anderson Is The Best

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A new Mass Effect Legendary Edition video shows off exactly why Captain Anderson is the best Space Dad. The latest snippet shows off the various improvements made to the third game in particular, which is evident with the details added…

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5 Games That Need A “Snyder Cut”

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Shrill cries of “release the Snyder Cut!” were answered today with the premiere of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. This got me thinking: If screaming at studios to release the original versions of their films can actually yield results, why not…

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Animal Crossing Horror Short Don’t Peek Being Adapted To Full Length Film

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Don’t Peek is a short horror film released on YouTube last year about a woman who encounters a malevolent spirit within Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Before you immediately declare this idea as “dumb”, I’d encourage you to give the short …

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Xbox And The Rock Team Up For New Energy Drink Promotion And Mini-Fridge Giveaway

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Do you smell what The Rock is…er, drinking? Because the wrestler-turned-actor is teaming up with Microsoft once more for an energy drink promotion and a free Xbox mini-fridge giveaway. We shared a video of the Xbox mini-fridge in action yesterday,…

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Rainbow Six Siege And Dirt 5 Are Free To Play On Xbox For A Limited Time

4 weeks ago Game Informer

If you’ve always wanted to check out Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft’s successful 5v5 shooter, you can download it and play it for free starting today and running until March 24 at 11:59 p.m. PT. All player progress made during this…

PS5 VR Details Reveal PSVR2 Controllers, Haptic Feedback, Finger-Touch Detection, And More

4 weeks ago Game Informer

With the recent Play at Home free VR games giveaway confirmed yesterday and the reveal of the PSVR 2 previously, VR on the PS5 has many intrigued. For players already familiar with PSVR technology and for those interested, Sony has…

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Alienware Teams Up With Cherry MX For Mechanical Keyboard Power

4 weeks ago Game Informer

As PC gamers, we all love our mechanical keyboards (although our teammates and coworkers might not, hearing all the clickety-clack over Discord). Now, Alienware is partnering up with Cherry MX on two laptops, the Alienware m15 R4 and the Alienware…

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More Gaming Companies Are Standing Up Against Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Yesterday, we shared the public statements of both Bandai Namco and PlayStation regarding the continuous rise of anti-Asian violence in the United States over the course of the year, inflamed by COVID-19 prejudices. Now, more game companies are making a…

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Dying Light 2 Update Shares 2021 Release Window Goals, Ignores Recent Abuse Allegations

4 weeks ago Game Informer

As promised, Techland has offered up a new Dying Light 2 update after fan concern hit an all-time high over worries that the title will never see release. Following recent work culture allegations and the stance of silence regarding any…

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An Official Xbox Mini-Fridge Is Now A Thing As Microsoft Carries On The Series X Fridge Meme

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Lamarr Wilson via Instagram Friendships come and go, but memes? Memes last forever. That’s especially true for the team over at Xbox because not only is their social media team on fire with its meme game, but the company itself…

Sony Shows Off Some Upcoming Indies Coming To PS4 And PS5

4 weeks ago Game Informer

2021 has been a relatively slow year so far in terms of releases which is why we’re always happy to see new games on the horizon, big or small. Today, Sony rolled out the red carpet for a selection of…

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What Are NFTs And How Are They Going To Ruin Gaming?

4 weeks ago Game Informer

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet in the past few days and weeks, inevitably you’ve heard of the NFT (non-fungible token) “craze” that’s going on, with big names selling their tweets, gifs, or JPGs for astronomical sums. What the…

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What Are NFTs And What Is Their Impact On The Gaming Industry?

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No New Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Planned After Yuffie's Release With Intergrade

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Sony revealed Yuffie’s addition to the Final Fantasy VII Remake previously with the PlayStation 5-exclusive Intergrade version. With updated visuals and the return of this highly energetic character, fans have been curious if this addition is a sign of more…

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New Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Track Revealed (UPDATE)

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Hot Wheels is teaming up with Nintendo once more for a new Mario Kart Rainbow Road track because the pain and shame of this particular road in-game weren’t enough. The new Rainbow Road Raceway kit is set to launch this…

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The Platinum Architect – Mark Cerny On His Fascination With PlayStation Trophies

4 weeks ago Game Informer

Mark Cerny has worn many hats in his career. From designer and programmer to director and producer, he’s helped bring dozens of video games to life and has been an instrumental player in guiding development teams towards success. He’s now…

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Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Has A Release Date

4 weeks ago Game Informer

When Disco Elysium: The Final Cut was first revealed during The Game Awards, it did not have a solid release date – only a vague “March” window for the PS5, PS4, PC, and Stadia versions. The deeper into March we…

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