Resident Evil 7, Texas Chainsaw & Deep South Horror

There's an unforgettable scene in Tobe Hooper's horror classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre where Sally, the final victim of the murderous Sawyer family, is bound to a chair and forced to break bread with her captors. The family bicker and tease one another in a chilling perversion of a Norman Rockwell painting, before chainsaw-wielding igor Leatherface arrives in full matriarchal costume to complete the picture.

It's a scene echoed near beat for beat in Capcom's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, which also takes place in the Deep South. Marguerite, Jack and Lucas Baker are this generation's Sawyers, willing you to take part in their twisted practices, to sit at the dinner table and eat the decaying remains of their victims while they literally rot beside you.

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Nintendo Sells 1.5 Million NES Classics Worldwide

Nintendo has sold a lot of NES Classic Edition consoles.

The company announced it had sold 1.5 million NES Classics worldwide at its corporate strategy meeting today. The information was translated by Wall Street Journal technology reporter Takashi Mochizuki, who said "NES Classic Edition global sell-through 1.5 million; increasing production."

The Nintendo Classic Edition was notoriously difficult to get a hold of when it launched in November, with the Nintendo of America Twitter account tweeting that the company it was "working hard to keep up with consumer demand." Many retro fans were unsurprisingly frustrated at the time.

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Super Mario Run Update Adds Easy Mode

Nintendo has released a new update for Super Mario Run on iOS.

As Nintendo confirmed on Twitter, the update adds a new Easy Mode that will provide players with unlimited Bubbles and eliminate the time limit.

Super Mario Run's version 1.1.0 patch notes

The update also changes Toad Rally mode, making it easier to gather Toads and harder to lose them. Nintendo also added "compatibility with new events," a Korean language option, and unlimited redemptions for Toad as a playable character when connecting your My Nintendo account.

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EA Confirms New Need for Speed Will Debut in Next Fiscal Year

A new Need for Speed is currently in development and is set to be launched during EA's fiscal year 2018, the publisher has revealed.

EA CEO Andrew Wilson revealed during its quarterly earnings call that the team behind the upcoming Need for Speed game "is pushing the boundaries of action driving."

"We've given this game an extended development cycle to focus on innovation, and the Need for Speed team is pushing the boundaries of action driving with what we believe is the most exciting and best-looking Need for Speed game we've ever produced," Wilson said during the fiscal year 2017 third quarter call.

Wilson said the title will launch in the company's 2018 fiscal year, which begins on April 1, 2017 and ends on March 31, 2018.

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EA Puts the Brakes on Skate 4 Rumors

EA has confirmed there's no Skate 4. At least, not yet.

On January 28, EA community manager Daniel Lingen got the hype machine primed and ready when he tweeted out "#skate4." During the question and answer period EA's quarterly investors call, it flat-out said it's "not presently making Skate 4."

That doesn't mean there's no future for the Skate franchise, but it just means we may be waiting quite a while before we're flicking sticks and landing tricks again.

Skate 3 came out way back in 2010. The good news, at least for Xbox One owners, is that Skate 3 is backwards compatible on Xbox One, so you don't need to pull out your last gen system to play it.

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BioWare Bringing Out New IP Before March 2018

BioWare is making a brand new game that we'll be able to play surprisingly soon.

The news was announced at EA's investor meeting today by CEO Andrew Wilson, who described it as an action adventure title set in a "unique new universe."

"At the end of the fiscal year, our BioWare studio will be delivering an all-new IP," said Wilson. "A clean-sheet design with new concepts, new gameplay mechanics, and new stories set in a unique new universe. This game has the potential to fundamentally disrupt the way people think about an action title, bringing friends together to play in exhilarating new ways. We're very excited about the future of this new franchise and its ability to attract a large global audience."

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Take Place Across Multiple Eras

During its third-quarter earnings call with investors, EA gave more details on the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront sequel.

The follow-up is due to release holiday 2017, with EA mentioning the addition of a single player campaign to the sequel. It also said the new Battlefront game has "more heroes and characters" than the original game, and takes place not only in multiple locations, but also across multiple eras within the Star Wars universe.

EA first officially confirmed the sequel to Star Wars Battlefront back in May 2016, and at E3 we learned EA Motive was working on the game. EA has Motive, DICE, and Criterion bringing "their areas of expertise" to the game.

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Rainbow Six Siege Getting a Free Weekend

Ubisoft is letting people try out Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege this weekend for free.

From February 2 to 5, everyone can play the competitive shooter. The Rainbow Six Siege free trial will offer all of the maps, modes and operators available in the full version of the game.

In addition, Ubisoft is promising that all progress will carry over to the main game from the free weekend. Rainbow Six Siege is currently on Year 2 of DLC content.

The shooter has also seen rising numbers of players over the past year.

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A Star Wars Story We Want: The Ancient Jedi

The Star Wars Expanded Universe may be gone, but some of the saga's grand history involving the ancient Jedi could still be made into amazing standalone movies. A Star Wars Story like Knights of the Old Republic or Dawn of the Jedi, for example, could thrill mainstream crowds and old-school fanboys alike.

Many fans were not happy when Disney declared the EU to no longer be canon (retitling it Legends in the process). But what if the Legends could return? Star Wars Rebels has already introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn into the new timeline, and if the rumors are true that Woody Harrelson is playing Garris Shrike in the Han Solo movie, then Thrawn won't be the only EU character to be making a comeback. More intriguingly, a recent episode of Star Wars Rebels alluded to a war in the past between the Jedi and Mandalore. Star Wars fans may recall that the Mandalorian Wars were a critical part of the backstory for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which is also one of the all-time great Star Wars video games. If aspects of KOTOR are still canon, then there could be ripe material from that era for a future Star Wars anthology film to explore. And it's not the only piece of ancient Star Wars history that deserves to be fleshed out on the big screen…

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Kingdom Hearts Pays Homage to Final Fantasy VII

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, and to celebrate, a new Kingdom Hearts image has been released that pays homage to the classic 1997 role-playing game.

The official Kingdom Hearts Twitter account posted the following image, which is a clear callback to the box art of the original Final Fantasy VII:

Kingdom Hearts pays homage to Final Fantasy VII, via Twitter

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For Honor Open Beta Coming Next Week

For Honor will be holding an open beta for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 starting on February 9 and ending on February 12, Ubisoft has announced.

The beta will include the Duel, Brawl, Dominion, and a new 'Elimination' mode that was not playable during last week's closed beta. Elimination is described as a "best-of-five series of four-on-four matches with no respawns," according to Ubisoft.

The beta will also continue the War of the Factions meta game, which lets players pick from the Knight, Samurai, or Viking factions to control territories. The winning faction will claim the best rewards once the full game launches.

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GTA Online Xbox 360, PS3 Transfers End in March

The ability to transfer your characters and progress from the last-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto Online will cease on March 6, 2017.

In a post on its official website, Rockstar Games announced that those who still wish to move their GTA Online content from PS3 or Xbox 360 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC will need to do so before that date.

The current-gen versions of GTA Online boast a number of enhancements over their PS3 and Xbox 360 counterparts. In addition to improved visuals, the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions feature loads of additional content that has been added through free updates.

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Morrowind Is Coming to The Elder Scrolls Online

Bethesda has announced the next expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online, Morrowind, which will release worldwide on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on June 6.

According to the YouTube description for the official trailer, the expansion will offer a new player class, the Warden, alongside a new PvP mode called Battlegrounds.

Today's news confirms rumors about Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls Online that began circulating earlier this month after a map of Vvardenfell was discovered in the game's files. Morrowind follows the Homestead DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online that launches next month, as well as the One Tamriel update that opened the game's world to all players.

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10 Pokemon Duel Tips

Take these tips to heart to be a master at Pokemon Duel.

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Every Marvel Game Currently in Development

"The world will always need heroes. We just need to re-assemble them."

So ends the dramatic teaser trailer for the new Avengers game revealed last week. A partnership between Square Enix and Marvel, this yet-unnamed project is being developed by Eidos Montreal and Crystal Dynamics. Known best for their work on the Tomb Raider series, Crystal Dynamic's involvement suggests the new Avengers game will have a heavy focus on third-person action and a mix of melee and ranged combat.

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GTA Online: Half Off CEO Offices and More in New Update

Get a 50% price cut on Executive Offices, plus a bunch of discounts and bonuses all across GTA Online through February 13th.

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Konami Reports Rise in Profits, Decline in Revenue

Despite an overall drop in revenue, Konami has reported a year-over-year increase in profits.

According to the publisher's financial results, its "consolidated total revenue and operating profit" for the nine-month span concluding on December 31, 2016 were ¥163.94 billion (approx. $1.45 billion USD) and ¥29.59 billion (approx. $262 million), respectively. When compared to the year prior, the company's revenue is down 8.5 percent, while profits are up 69.8 percent.

Konami specifically cited the success of its recently released mobile games Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links and Jikkyou Powerful Soccer, "both of which enjoy a strong start with an unprecedented number of downloads at a faster-than-ever pace."

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Final Fantasy XV Getting Power Rangers-style Costumes

Final Fantasy XV's first piece of character-focused DLC, dubbed Episode Gladio, will release on March 28. There's also something a little more... unexpected on the way.

Square Enix shared news on the first character episode DLC - as well as three screenshots (below) - during its Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary celebration event, Dualshockers reports.

The publisher also announced that prior to the release of the Gladio DLC, Final Fantasy XV players will be able to outfit their heroes in Power Rangers-style Magitek Exosuits on February 21. The Exosuits will be available as part of an upcoming free "Booster Pack" and a paid "Booster Pack +." The free version is available to all who own FFXV, while the plus option is exclusive to those with a Season Pass.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Key Art Revealed

The official key art for Final Fantasy VII Remake has been revealed.

As reported by Gematsu, Square Enix debuted the new image during the opening ceremony at its Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary celebration. No further details about the game were revealed during the event.

Final Fantasy VII Remake key art

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII, which released for PlayStation in 1997. Tetsuya Nomura, who's directing both the remake and Kingdom Hearts III, recently shared an update on the status of both games, saying they "still have a way to go" before either is ready for launch.

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Final Fantasy XII Remaster Gets a Release Date

Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, the remaster of 2006's PlayStation 2 game, is due for release on July 11 on PS4.

The announcement came during the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Opening Ceremony event in Tokyo. July 11 is the date for North America and Europe, while Japan will have to wait an extra couple of days until July 13.

The world of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII will feature upgraded graphics, and western players will be able to finally use the Zodiac Job System, a 12-job character progression system which was only included in the original release in Japan.

Other upgrades include a remastered soundtrack, the addition of 7.1 surround sound, auto-saving, faster loading times, and a Trial Mode, which sounds like you'll be taking on all types of monsters in successive battles.

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Nintendo Financials: Pokemon Helps Massive Profit Increase

Pokémon played a big role in Nintendo's end of year profits, the company's financial reports show.

According to Nintendo, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon have shifted a combined 14.6 million units since their launches last year, placing the titles ahead of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Super Mario 3D Land, and Super Smash Bros. 3DS in terms of lifetime sales.

Here's the current breakdown of top-selling software for Nintendo 3DS.

• Pokémon X / Pokémon Y - 16.06 million.
• Mario Kart 7 - 14.82 million.
• Pokémon Sun / Pokémon Moon - 14.69 million.
• Pokémon Omega Ruby / Pokémon Alpha Sapphire - 13.68 million.

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Nintendo Delays Animal Crossing Mobile Release Date

Nintendo's fourth smartphone game, Animal Crossing, has been delayed until the next financial year. A new release date window has been pencilled in for some time between April 2017 and March 2018.

Originally due to launch last year, this marks the second delay for Animal Crossing's mobile entry after it was put on ice and scheduled to release before the end of next month.

Instead, the free-to-play game has been pushed back once more so that Nintendo can focus on the Android launch of Super Mario Run in March, as well as the release of Fire Emblem Heroes on 2 February.

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Fire Emblem Heroes Isn’t a Mobile Knock-Off

Fire Emblem Heroes feels like the ultimate crossover comic book for a Nintendo universe full of heroes and villains. And it could not have come at a better time for the long-running, turn-based strategy series. After years of niche status, Fire Emblem is in the middle of a renaissance since 2013's successful FE Awakening on Nintendo 3DS. The new free-to-play mobile game appears to be a faithful experience, but one that uses random selection mechanics, called Gacha, as motivation for players to build an unstoppable FE dream team.

The mobile debut of Fire Emblem uses the same tried-and-true battle language of the series, but it makes a few changes too. Hardcore fans will recognize the familiar weapon triangle, a series mainstay that uses a rock, paper, scissors system to determine which weapons dominate in an engagement (sword are strong against axes, axes beat spears, and spears get a damage boost versus swords). It's an elegant system that can always be found at the lower right of the screen. Every skirmish takes place on a single screen map, so you can position your troops and attack using a single hand while you're riding the bus or train. The smaller battlefields appear much simpler at first than the larger ones we've seen on the 3DS, but they feel engineered for quicker turn-based matches on the go.

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Find Every Mr. Everywhere Bobblehead in Resident Evil 7

Break every statuette in Resident Evil 7 for an easy achievement and unlock new items.

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Overwatch's Bastion is Getting Buffed

Overwatch's big friendly robot is getting a rework.

Overwatch's game designer Geoff Goodman confirmed the news that Bastion will be getting a buff in response to a complaint on the game's official forums, and said a PTR build where you can test the revamped character out will be coming "fairly soon". Check out the full list of changes in Goodman's comment below.

"Here are some high level stuff we're likely to have testable in the next PTR:

Recon Mode - Lowered spread and increased magazine size, to help with general viability in this mode.

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Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset Review

Editor's note: IGN is ramping tech and hardware reviews back up, one product category at a time. We're kicking off with deep dives into some of the best-of-the best headsets, GPUs, Mice, Monitors, and keyboards from the last few years.

The HyperX Cloud II (See it on Amazon) sits at the top rung of Kingston's consumer-focused headset lineup, making it the company's best all-purpose gaming headset, but one notch below the "studio" quality Cloud Revolver. It costs $99.99 and features 7.1 virtual surround sound via its USB controller but can also be used via its 3.5mm audio jack with phones, tablets, and game consoles. The vanilla Cloud model lacks surround sound as well as the noise- and echo-canceling microphone found on the newer "II" model. So how does it stack up to the competition? Let's dive in.

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The 9 Absolute Best Overwatch Funko Pops

Overwatch Pops are a hot ticket item, between the run away success of the game and the sweeping popularity of all things Funko Pop. While there are only so many characters in the Overwatch universe, there are plenty of cool variations on familiar characters to make any collector excited. Recently Funko announced wave 2 of its Overwatch Funko Pops, which means completing your set got just a little harder. Especially since the new figures open up new possibilities for exclusive variants.

Let's take a look at the best of the best of Overwatch Funko Pops. Most of these Funko Pops are exclusive to specific retailers or were only sold at specific events, but they can still be nabbed for a premium price from Amazon, Ebay, and other retailers via third-party resellers. So if you see one you just have to have, you aren't completely out of luck, if you have some extra dough. Let's take a look:

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Zelda: BotW 'Impossible' to 100 Percent Complete in a Week

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is so large that, according to series producer Eiji Aonuma, it will be "impossible" for players complete the game in its entirety within a week.

The Completionist -- a YouTuber who attempts to 100 percent complete a game within the span of 7 days each week -- asked Aonuma about creating Breath of the Wild's rich world, and the series producer prefaced his response by saying, "First of all, it's going to be impossible for you to 100 percent complete Breath of the Wild!"

Aonuma went on to say that "development was certainly a long road," noting that they initially started with just an empty field and progressively added new elements to flesh it out. "We'd go back and play the game over and over again to see what needed to be added, then repeated that process endlessly," he explained.

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How Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Teases Kingdom Hearts 3

As its title suggests, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is meant to serve as the lead-up to the last entry in the Kingdom Hearts Dark Seeker saga — Kingdom Hearts III.

One portion of the collection (and be sure to read IGN's Kingdom Hearts 2.8 review) in particular, 0.2 Birth By Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage, offers more than just table setting. It delivers some important insight into what to possibly expect from the long-awaited sequel in the series. From gameplay to the story, Aqua's journey through the Dark World is the closest we've come to playing Kingdom Hearts III, and here's what that experience tells us about what's to come for Sora, Mickey, and the rest of the gang.

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How Evolution Works in Pokemon Duel

Learn how, and why, to evolve in Pokemon Duel.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nendoroid Figure Revealed

An adorable Link figure, based on his appearance in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is on the way from Good Smile's Nendoroid line.

Good Smile revealed that the Link Nendoroid will feature two face plates. That means the cute hero can silently smile or have a shouting expression, like he's about to cut down some grass.

The regular version of the Link Nendoroid also comes with a bow, arrow, quiver, sword, shield, sheath and the Sheikah Slate. But there's also a DX edition.

The deluxe package provides Link with a trusty stead. Plus he gets a tasty chicken leg, an axe, club and hood with alternate hair parts. Pre-orders will begin tomorrow.

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Horizon: Zero Dawn’s Open World Is the Star of the Show

You know those absurdly slick E3 gameplay demos - the almost eerily flawless cascades of world-building and tutorialising that accompany new game reveals these days? Perhaps the best thing I can say after playing several hours of Horizon: Zero Dawn is that on more than one occasion, it made me – a seasoned professional in the business of making beautifully made games look like crap – feel like I was the guy playing one of those demos.

Take my first encounter with a Tallneck, Guerrilla Games' combination giraffe/robot/Ubisoft tower/brontosaurus creatures. As I picked through the vine-wrapped ruins of a human city, I stopped to take in the view – girders of golden hour sunlight pushing past improbably crooked high-rise buildings and discoloured steeples. As I panned the camera, the Starship Enterprise head of a Tallneck swept unexpectedly into view, accompanied by main character Aloy expressing suitable awe.

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Out This Week: Fire Emblem Heroes, Double Dragon IV, Poochy and Yoshi's Woolly World

With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.

Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

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Deus Ex Sequel Originally to Be Made by KOTOR 2 Devs

A sequel to Deux Ex: Human Revolution was originally going to be made by Obsidian Entertainment, according to studio CEO Fergus Urquhart.

While Eidos Montreal ended up developing the followup to Human Revolution, Urquhart revealed on the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered that Obsidian was initially going to develop the sequel, and it would have been out two years prior.

"I know that Human Revolution 2 would have been out two years before because we were originally... we were a developer that was going to do it," he said.

Eidos Montreal's sequel, titled Deux Ex: Mankind Divided, released in September of last year for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game received a glowing review from IGN for its "layered, intelligent, and impeccably designed" gameplay that "rewards curiosity and creativity."

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Fallout 4 Getting High-Res Upgrade for PC and PS4 Pro

Fallout 4 is getting a substantial high-res upgrade for PC and PS4 Pro.

Update 1.9, which comes out next week for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, will add a native 1444p resolution, enhanced godray effects, better draw distances for objects, NPCs, tress and grass, and enhanced lighting and graphics features for the PS4 Pro.

Bethesda will also release a high-resolution texture pack for PC next week as a free download and "a love letter to our amazing PC fans that have supported us not just with Fallout 4, but across multiple decades and games," the company said in a blog post.

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Psychonauts PSVR Game Gets a Release Date

Double Fine has announced that Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin will be released for PlayStation VR on February 21.

Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is a PSVR exclusive and picks up immediately after the story of the original Psychonauts, bridging the gap between that game and the upcoming Psychonauts 2. The story will see Raz trying to rescue his friends entirely using his psychic powers.

In PSVR, players see the world in first-person through the eyes of Raz, plus as other players via the power of Clairvoyance. Raz will use other powers including Telekinesis and Pyrokinesis.

Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin was first announced back in 2015. Separately, Double Fine also announced Psychonauts 2, which was successfully funded on Fig and is expected to release in 2018. If that's still not enough Psychonauts for you, the original game is currently available on PS4 as a PS2 classic.

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The Orks of Dawn of War 3 Are Brutish, Clever Fun

From RPGs and RTS games to pretty much everything else, I rarely manage to find the fun in straightforward solutions. I want resources to manage and decisions to make; extra layers of consideration that make me feel crafty for having one. It's this preference for finesse over brute force that's kept me away from factions like the Orks in most strategy games, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 3 looks to be the sole exception: though they certainly aren't performing rokkit science, Relic's rendition of da boyz have just enough brains to make their substantial brawn a lot of fun to run amok with.

The main reason for this is scrap - yes as is in scrap metal. Scrap is generated any time Orks destroy a mechanized enemy unit, or when one of their own bites the proverbial dust. It sounds unassuming, yes, but it's cleverly woven into nearly every part of the Ork gameplan, giving them a overall style that really is their own. You don't have to take my word for it either, just check out this video of a full Ork mission playthrough for a better sense.

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Nearly 10 Percent of Resident Evil 7 Players Play in VR

A respectable slice of Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's player base is choosing to play the game in VR.

According to official figures on ResidentEvil.net, 9.48 percent of players are choosing to play eyeball-to-eyeball with the Baker family, rather than from the relative safety of traditional sofa gaming.

At the time of writing 87,463 users are logged as having played the survival horror in VR, out of a total 922,904 players across all platforms.

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Deus Ex Franchise on Hiatus, Says Report

The rebooted Deus Ex series has apparently been put on hiatus after failing to meet sales expectations, says a new report.

Eurogamer reports that inside sources have said that developer Eidos Montreal has moved the majority of its efforts towards developing the next game in another rebooted series, Tomb Raider.

It is also working on games for the new Square Enix-Marvel partnership, beginning with the Avengers project, a collaboration with Crystal Dynamics.

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How to Unlock Infinite Ammo, X-Ray Glasses, and More in Resident Evil 7

Unlock cool rewards for beating Resident Evil 7 in different ways.

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Don't Miss A Single Antique Coin in Resident Evil 7

Don't miss out on unlocking a powerful gun and other items by finding every antique coin in Resident Evil 7.

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Kingdom Hearts 3D Treasure Chests Locations

Unlock new items by finding these hidden chests around the world of Kingdom Hearts 3D

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34 For Honor Beta Tips

Become a better warrior with these For Honor tips.

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Build the Right Team for Dota 2's Dark Moon Event

Use these tips to create a team that can withstand Dota 2's hordes of enemies to win more gold in this special mode.

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How to Evolve in Pokemon Duel

Pokemon Duel treats evolutions in a way that may surprise you.

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Urban Empire Review

There's a case to be made that Urban Empire is a perfect city sim for our times. Many traditional city sims grant us autocratic control, and the whims and wants of the populace largely remain abstractions and jumbles of figures. Urban Empire, though, focuses on the grim reality of the bickering, backstabbing, and befriending that goes on in a mayor's relationship with multiple political parties before any proposal becomes a reality. It's an approach that's commendable for its realism, but in this case, it's one that quickly grows predictable and occasionally dull.

It starts out promisingly enough. Urban Empire keeps its ambitions manageable by limiting the gameplay to the two-century span between 1820 and 2020, and it injects some volatility by mirroring the economic effects of events like the recession of the 1840s and the First World War. It drives home its focus on people by making you not a detached puppet master, but rather a member of one of four dynasties with different histories and ambitions. There are the starkly conservative Von Pflizens, for example, and the Sant'Elias clan who believes good technology can fix everything.

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Days of War Will Feature 100-Player Battle Events

Developer Driven Arts has released WWII multiplayer shooter Days of War on Steam Early Access, announcing the introduction of 100-player battles on the game's Omaha Beach map.

Driven Arts notes the feature in still in development and is not in the base game yet but the first 100-player battle weekend event will run from February 3 to 5. Further details can be found at the game's Steam Hub.

"We love tight competitive gameplay more than anyone, but World War II was defined by its massive battles and invasions, and we want to bring that experience to Days of War with 100-player combat," explained lead designer Lee Snodgrass.

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A Complete Guide to For Honor's Preorder Bonuses

For Honor is coming soon, and it has an axe to grind with you.

For those who are a bit behind, check out our For Honor multiplayer preview, where we learn first-hand just how dangerous the Shugoki warriors can be.

As with most major releases, multiple versions of For Honor will be available when it is released on February 14. Plus, if you're planning on preordering, some retailers offer much more bang (and exclusive goods) for your buck than others. If you're a more casual player, the standard $60 version ($48 with Amazon Prime) will be just fine, but we're here to break down all the various preorder bonuses and exclusives if you want something more.

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AOC G2460PQU 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review

AOC offers no less than 6 versions of the G2460 24" monitor, and its "PQU" variant falls roughly into the middle of its lineup since it has a higher refresh rate than a standard monitor, but doesn't include adaptive refresh rate technology. The G2460PQU (See it on Amazon) is considered the "extreme professional" version since it does sport the 144Hz refresh rate, and at $279 it's in the upper tier of pricing for 144Hz, 24" monitors. Before we jump into the specifics and our hands-on impressions and testing, check out the manufacturer-supplied specs:

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Gears of War 4 Gets Versus Social Cross-Play

Microsoft and The Coalition are now allowing Xbox One and PC players to fight against one another in Gears of War 4.

The game's social quickplay is now a cross-play playlist, according to the Xbox Wire. That means Xbox One and PC players can duke it out in Gears of War 4's versus multiplayer.

The move is planned to be permanent, after these first few months serve as a trial. The Coalition actually tested out Gears of War 4 multiplayer cross-play back in December for a weekend.

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How to Transfer Your Pokemon with the Pokemon Bank Update

You can now transfer previous gen Pokemon into Pokemon Sun and Moon. See how and learn all about Pokemon Bank's new features.

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Dark and Light Wants to Convert Fantasy Fans

When the first teaser for Snail Games' Dark and Light dropped in 2016, the initial response viewed it as The Witcher 3-meets-Ark: Survival Evolved. But while comparisons can be made to both, Dark and Light is very much trying to be its own beast; a survival RPG far less story-driven than The Witcher 3 yet far more forgiving than Ark.

"We want to find a good balance between the openness of the game, the sandbox nature, and also giving players an idea of what to do," associate producer Jonathon Stebel told me during a recent visit to Snail Games' Los Angeles office. "It's daunting when you just get dropped into a world when you're surrounded by hostile creatures and it's pitch black out. It's really hard to get into it, especially if you're not already into that genre. We're trying to figure out ways to still let players do whatever they want without having their hand held, but introduce new players to the genre who are coming from fantasy games: RPGs, MMOs."

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Could Heartbound Be the Next Undertale?

At its core, Heartbound is a charming indie game about a boy and his dog. It takes place from a top-down perspective, just like the old-school 16-bit style roleplaying games that inspired it. Comparisons to recent indie hits like OneShot and Undertale are obvious, but aren't actually the chief inspirations for this latest experimental endeavor.

"The biggest inspirations for me were things that I personally went through in my life," explains Jason Thor Hall, Game Director at Pirate Software, and lead programmer on the project. "Seeing how people deal with trauma and mental issues was a big factor and just learning how to gamify those topics in a way that's relatable but not overbearing. In terms of specific games from a narrative and design perspective, I loved Secret of Evermore, Secret of Mana, Earthbound, and Chrono Trigger."

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Hilarious Street Fighter Costumes Coming to Dead Rising 4

Dead Rising 4 will be getting two new difficulty modes and a Street Fighter outfit pack for free on January 30, Capcom has announced.

In addition, starting January 31 Dead Rising 4 will be getting an hour timed trial for Xbox One. Players will have access to Story Mode and multiplayer and all achievements earned and saved game progress will carry over into the full game if the game is purchased after the trial.

In the two new difficulty modes, enemies do more damage, Frank's weapons break faster, and food restores less health than before. The five Street Fighter outfits, some of which can be seen below, can be accessed by visiting your in-game wardrobe.

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Obsidian CEO Reveals Fallout 3 That Never Released

Obsidian Entertainment CEO Fergus Urquhart, who worked on a number of classic role-playing games, including the early Fallout titles and the Baldur's Gate series at Black Isle Studios, has come forward to shed light on a third Fallout game that was never released.

On the latest episode of our monthly interview show IGN Unfiltered, Urquhart revealed that before Black Isle began work on its more widely known Fallout 3 project, codenamed Van Buren, the studio also worked on another version of Fallout 3 that ultimately led to the creation of Icewind Dale.

"It was actually the second Fallout 3," Urquhart said of Van Buren, noting that Black Isle's first Fallout 3 project was in the works a bit earlier, after Fallout 2 was complete and Planescape: Torment was still in development.

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Mass Effect: Andromeda Details a Few New Squadmates

Mass Effect: Andromeda is less than two months away, and - following the release of the latest cinematic trailer - we're beginning to see more information about the team you'll be leading in the game.

In a new "Andromeda Initiative" video on the Mass Effect website, Cora Harper, second in command under original Pathfinder Alec Ryder, introduces us to some of the team. Harper herself is a biotic, and takes charge of the team's ground missions. She has apparently served with Asari commandos, meaning we may see her as the bridge between the human team and their alien allies.

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Nintendo Talks Us Through the Switch UI (a Little)

Nintendo has released a new rundown of features on the Nintendo Switch hardware, including a closer (if still limited) look at the Home menu UI.

The Nintendo UK website now lists a "Specifications" section, running through the various ports and features of the hardware (although offers little on its much debated internal CPU/GPU).

Included is a short rundown of the console's Home menu, explaining its news, eShop and album tabs (below):

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Classic Halo Helmets Coming to Halo 5 Next Month

Halo 5: Guardians players will soon be able to adorn their Spartan with classic Halo helmets, as 343 Industries has announced that the Classic Helmet REQ pack will launch on February 9.

As noted in the latest Halo Community Update, the helmets won't be released alongside any additional content, as "they are their own thing and technically part of Monitor's Bounty." Additionally, 343 Industries is currently at work on various technical improvements and bug fixes and plans to roll out a maintenance update "sometime in the near future."

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Nintendo Reveals New Stage for Splatoon 2

Ahead of its release for Switch later this year, Nintendo has revealed a new stage that will be featured in Splatoon 2.

The stage, which (as noted by Siliconera) is dubbed "Fujitsubo Sports Club" or "Barnacles Sports Club," was shown off in a group of screenshots posted on the official Japanese Splatoon Twitter account.

Barnacles Sports Club screenshot

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Resident Evil 7's Patch Adds Teaser for Free DLC

Completing Resident Evil 7 with the version 1.01 patch will provide players with an early glimpse at what's ahead in the upcoming "Not a Hero" DLC.

Warning: Resident Evil 7 "Not a Hero" DLC spoilers ahead.

Those who finish the game will be treated to the following teaser image (via Stevivor), which indicates that Chris Redfield - or someone calling themselves Redfield, at least - will play a central role in the free downloadable content. The teaser also confirms the DLC will launch sometime this spring.

Resident Evil 7 "Not a Hero" DLC teaser

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IGN UK Podcast #368: The Highs and Lows of Resident Evil 7

After months of lurking in the shadows, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is finally here and it's a return to form for the series. Gav, who's a huge fan of Resident Evil, says it has some of the best moments in any of the Resi games, which is high praise indeed, but it cannot quite sustain the momentum all the way through.

Meanwhile, Alex and Rory went on a day trip to Paris, but rather than take in the sights they teamed up and took on the Santa Blanca drug cartel in Ghost Recon Wildlands. And while flying helicopters and gunning down sicarios is fun, this week's Keyword Countdown is even better!

IGN UK Podcast #368: The Highs and Lows of Resident Evil 7

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Find Every Mr. Everywhere Bobblehead in Resident Evil 7

Break every statuette in Resident Evil 7 for an easy achievement and unlock new items.

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Overwatch Passes 25 Million Players

Overwatch has now passed 25 million players, Activision Blizzard announced today.

Word comes by way of the game's official Twitter account, which tweeted out the milestone with the message "The world needs heroes, and over 25 MILLION have answered the call! The fight for the future isn't over yet, though... Are you with us?"

It should be noted that the 25 million figure, which is up 5 million from October, is presumably referring to total registered Overwatch accounts. Blizzard hasn't released sales numbers for the multiplayer shooter.

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The NEW Games of 2017

Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing the Nintendo Switch, Nioh, Stardew Valley, and more. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.

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RTX Hits Sydney February 4-5

RTX is coming to Sydney's International Convention Centre at the beginning of February, and here are the unmissable highlights of the show if you're planning on checking it out.

Hands-on with the Switch

Nintendo's bringing the Switch to RTX, so you can go hands-on and see whether or not the next Nintendo console is worth that pre-order. While you wait, here's what we thought of it.

Hands-on with Halo Wars 2

The sequel to the popular 2009 RTS game will also be playable at RTX. Here are 4 reasons why Halo Wars 2 has something for everyone.

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Accel World vs. Sword Art Online Announced for PS4, Vita

Bandai Namco today announced Accel World vs. Sword Art Online, a new anime crossover RPG from the author of both series, Reki Kawahara. It will launch digitally on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in Summer 2017.

Check out some images from the game in the gallery below.

The original story from Kawahara involves the worlds of Sword Art Online and Accel World, chaotically merging into one. As the merging unfolds, skilled Alfheim Online players from Sword Art Online and Burst Linkers from Accel World join forces to stop the Seven Kings of Pure Color.

Players construct three-person teams composed of favorite characters from both franchises, combining skills like magic and fairy flight from Sword Art and special techniques from Accel World. An online multiplayer mode will let you team up in battle with three friends.

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LG 24GM77-B 144Hz Gaming Monitor Review

LG isn't exactly known for its gaming hardware, but it has an extensive lineup of premium monitors targeted specifically at gamers that range from widescreen behemoths to more pedestrian panels for gamers on a budget. The 24GM77-B (See it on Amazon) is LG's least expensive 24" gaming monitor at a $299 MSRP, and it offers both a high 144Hz refresh rate as well as a plethora of gaming-specific features. Before we jump in, the manufacturer-provided specs:

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Resident Evil 7 Proves VR Is More Than Just a Gimmick

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's 10 hour campaign can be played entirely in virtual reality — every jump scare, every grueling boss fight, every disgusting enemy encounter, experienced up close and uncomfortably personal with the help of Sony's PlayStation VR headset.

As someone who was initially skeptical about how a full-length, entirely VR-optional game would work in VR, I was surprised to discover that it was actually… pretty good!

So far, most successful or well-known virtual reality experiences have been created specifically with VR in mind: Job Simulator, Batman: Arkham VR, and so on. These games take advantage of VR's unique offerings to craft moments that wouldn't be the same played on a screen. Seeing your hands in-game using PlayStation Move or the HTC Vive controllers goes a long way to make you feel physically present in a virtual world, even if you are just sloppily putting together cartoon sandwiches in a comedy game. But while it's important for developers to identify what some of VR's specialized capabilities are sooner rather than later, the result has been a lot of games attempting to experiment with the same few ideas, over and over again. It's easy for VR skeptics to feel unsure about whether these isolated mechanics are enough to carry a full-length AAA game campaign.

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Former Rockstar North President Announces New Game

Former president of Rockstar North, Leslie Benzies, has announced a new video game, Everywhere, using Amazon's free game engine, Lumberyard.

Everywhere is the game's temporary title, and there are no further details currently known about the project, including its genre, gameplay, and what platforms it might appear on. However, Benzies did reveal that his studio has a long-term vision for the title, with the goal "to create a platform where players can be entertained, and also entertain others while blurring the lines between reality, and a simulated world."

Benzies also confirmed that his team will use Lumberyard's client and cloud features "to create a new type of game that was never before possible for today's massive gaming communities."

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11 Tips for Success in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Use these tips to create a deck that'll help you develop your dueling strategies.

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8 Mass Effect Andromeda Figures Coming From Funko

With Mass Effect Andromeda nearing release, Funko has unveiled eight new figures based on the game.

The Pop! vinyl collection features characters from Mass Effect Andromeda. There's the hero Sara Ryder, for instance, along with Peebee, Liam Kosta and even the main villain Archon.

Funko actually revealed two of the Mass Effect Andromeda characters earlier this week, along with an Overwatch set of figures. The company also recently released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt figures.

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QuakeCon 2017 Dates Announced

QuakeCon 2017 will return to Dallas on August 24-27, Bethesda has announced.

The largest bring your own computer (BYOC) LAN party in North America is open to the public for free and will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center. A special room rate at the resort is being offered to QuakeCon attendees for $185 per night.

Over two thousand BYOC seats will be available at the event, but other "diverse activities" are being offered for those who choose not to bring a computer, according to Bethesda. Attendees will get sneak peeks of upcoming Bethesda games as well as the ability to attend presentations, tournaments, workshops, and exhibits from leading tech companies.

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Star Wars: Here's Every Announcement Poster

As readers surely know by now, the news came earlier this week that Star Wars: Episode VIII will be called Star Wars: The Last Jedi. That of course got fans to speculatin' about the nature of the title -- who is the last Jedi? And also, why is the logo's font in the first poster for the film red?

You'll have to click through the links above for more on those burning questions, but below you'll find a quick slideshow of every Star Wars announcement poster ever released. From the original film (before it was even called A New Hope) to the prequel films and of course up through The Force Awakens, Rogue One and now The Last Jedi, see them all right here:

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11 Relaxing Video Games for De-Stressing

When we think about our favorite gaming moments, we tend to think of the high-octane stuff: car chases, escaping heavily-armed guards, racking up a kill streak in the final moments of an online game...

But there's another side to games, too: the peaceful ones that offer us some much-needed variety and help us de-stress at the end of a long day.

If you're looking for calmer games to help you unwind, here's our list of gaming's most relaxing titles.

Professor Layton and The Unwound Future commands no extensive knowledge of video game logic, which makes it appropriate for both experienced and inexperienced players. Made up of riddles, visual challenges, and brain teasers, it's great for both long play sessions and short bursts. It's this engrossing playstyle and the stunning animated presentation that make it an exceptional short-term antidote to stress.

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Obsidian Announces Pillars of Eternity 2

A fan-funding campaign for a follow-up to 2015's Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, is now live.

Obsidian Entertainment, the developer behind Fallout: New Vegas, South Park: The Stick of Truth, and the original Pillars of Eternity, launched the campaign on Fig. The campaign has an overall goal of $1.1 million USD.

According to Obsidian, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire "improves upon the rich narrative, beautiful environments, and intricate, tactical combat" that helped make the first game a success.

The sequel sees players return to the world of Eora, this time to explore the Deadfire Archipelago. Traveling "by land and sea," players move from island to island, exploring the environments and smoothing out relations between the locals, "trading companies, and bands of fierce pirates."

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Dirt 4 Announced and Dated for PS4, Xbox One and PC

Codemasters has announced Dirt 4, the latest in its series of off-road racing games, for PS4, Xbox One and PC. It will be released on June 9.

Featuring buggies, trucks, rally and rallycross vehicles, the game appears to be aiming to combine the hardcore realism of 2015's Dirt: Rally with the slightly wider, more accessible approach of the last numbered Dirt game.

The game will feature over 50 off-road vehicles (so far, the list comprises the Ford Fiesta R5, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, Subaru WRX STI NR4 and Audi Sport quattro S1 E2), rally locations (Australia, Spain, Michigan, Sweden and Wales) with multiple tracks, and is an official partner of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, including its real-life tracks.

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How to Use Pokemon Bank with Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow

Transfer your Virtual Console Pokemon to Pokemon Sun and Moon and get Mewnium Z with the Pokemon Bank update.

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Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Developers Making an Avengers Game

Square Enix and Marvel have announced a "multi-game partnership", starting with an Avengers game made by Tomb Raider developer, Crystal Dynamics and Deus Ex developer Eidos Montreal due for release in 2018.

Announced first on Twitter, there are few details so far, other than the cryptic use of the word "Reassemble" in the trailer and hashtags. The current name of the game appears to be "The Avengers project", but that is almost certainly a working title.

The trailer's YouTube description sheds slightly more light on the game, and the partnership between Square and Marvel:

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Ace Combat 7 Now Coming to Xbox One and PC Too

It had previously only been announced for the PlayStation 4, but Bandai Namco has announced that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will be coming to PC and Xbox One as well.

PlayStation 4 players will be able to play sections of the game developed specifically for the PSVR headset. There has been no word yet on whether these VR sections will also eventually make their way to the PC version.

Bandai Namco promises "fierce air combat experiences," and "a multitude of authentic and futuristic aircrafts to fly." It sounds like there will be a mix of modern weaponry and "near-future super weapons" at your disposal during your dogfights.

Sunao Katabuchi, writer of Ace Combat 4 and 5, is making a return to the series as lead writer for Skies Unknown's single player campaign. There will also be multiplayer modes, but details are slim for them so far.

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12 Things You Need to Know About Ni No Kuni 2

Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom has to be one of my most anticipated games this year. 2013's Wrath of the White Witch, after all, was – in many ways - a dream JRPG. Sure, it had its fair share of familiar systems and grindy combat, but its themes were deep, its characters charismatic and its presentation stunning. What else would you expect from a title with Studio Ghibli-produced 2D cutscenes, a Joe Hisaishi score and a beautiful, cel-shaded visual aesthetic?

Fast forward to 2017 and I've just been given my first proper look at the sequel – Revenant Kingdom – and it did not disappoint. The game is coming from the same core creative team, and the gameplay demo I saw confirmed that Level-5 hasn't been afraid to make sweeping changes, as hinted at in the most recent trailer. I also found out a bunch of cool new details about the characters and world. Let's run through 12 things you need to know about Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom.

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MissingNo. Is Still Causing Problems in Pokemon Sun & Moon

With Pokemon Bank now updated, some players have been testing what happens when you transfer the 'glitch Pokemon' MissingNo. into Sun and Moon.

According to players, transferring MissingNo. from Pokemon Red, Blue, or Yellow into Bank via the Transporter app messes with nicknames, permanently rebranding your catches. MissingNo. vanishes from the Transport Box, and monsters' names are each pushed one to the right, permanently.

In the case of Twitter user blazevoir, a Tentacool ended up being named MissingNo., a Rhydon became Tentacool, a Wartortle became Rhydon and so on. Here's a video showing the weird bug in action.

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Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding, and Building the Studio

"You're leaving the world you know, and entering somewhere completely different." Those were the words spoken to us as we entered Kojima Productions' brand-new and incredibly-impressive studio space in the Shinagawa ward of Tokyo. Mere blocks away from Sony's Japan Studio, Kojima Productions is one of the strangest-but-fitting studios I've ever visited, and taking a tour of the space and speaking with the team has me even more excited for Death Stranding.

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The office starts normal enough, with a small room that houses a spartan trophy case, including a pair of E3 2016 IGN awards. But upon tapping your employee ID badge on a futuristic-looking podium, a wall opened up, revealing a sight that I've never seen before in the dozens of games studios I've visited. As Hideo Kojima himself told us, "I want to make something no one has ever seen before, to take them to a place they have never been, to teach them something new."

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Hideo Kojima on His Time with Konami

Hideo Kojima commented on his inspirations, Kojima Productions, and his time with his former employer Konami. In a statement given to us during our visit to the opening of the new Kojima Productions studio space, the Metal Gear/PT/Death Stranding creator had this to say:

"The me that stands here now is the product of the past 53 years of my life. Everything I experienced over 53 years; movies I've seen, books I've read, music I've listened to, games I've played, people I've met and the 30 years spent in this industry, have formed who I am. Not one of these things has been without purpose, including my experience creating games at Konami. I'm embarking on a new challenge with a fresh slate, but I intend to keep pushing the creative envelope until the day I die. I believe my experiences over the past 53 years won't lead me astray."

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Find All Zodiac Relics in Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

Earn experience quickly by unlocking boss fights hidden within the zodiac relics.

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Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue Review

The awkwardly titled Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8: Final Chapter Prologue is meant to set the stage for the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3, but this collection will really only be of value to those who are already well versed in all things hearts and heartless. Without that background, dropping into this collection at this point would likely leave amateur keyblade wielders in a confusing place.

Final Chapter Prologue is composed of three portions: 0.2 Birth By Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage, Dream Drop Distance, and Back Cover. The first of those three, a mini-chapter that fills in the gaps of Aqua's history, is 2.8's most exciting and rewarding aspect.

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ViewSonic XG2401 Gaming Monitor Review

The Viewsonic XG2401 (See it on Amazon) is the company's mid-range 24" gaming monitor and it costs a bit more than the base models due to the fact that it has FreeSync adaptive refresh rate technology, which is all the rage these days. It has HDMI and DisplayPort video inputs for fast-paced gaming, three USB ports for peripherals, and a 144Hz refresh rate too (DisplayPort-only) making it a well-equipped piece of gaming hardware. Before we jump in, let's take a look at the manufacturer-supplied specs: 

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Every Game Confirmed to Release in 2018

We still have an entire year of releases staring us down here in January 2017, but things change, deadlines shift, and games often slip further into the future.

2017 may just be getting started, but believe it or not, 2018 is already starting to take shape. These are the games currently announced for release during 2018.

Currently in development, Koji Igarashi's return to a classic Castlevania: Symphony of the Night-style game was met with a great amount of enthusiasm, going on to break records and earn more than $5 million on Kickstarter.

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20 Photos of Japan's Resident Evil 7 Launch Merchandise

The Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Launch Celebration in Tokyo, Japan on January 24 had plenty of awesome Resident Evil merchandise on display, spanning multiple games from Capcom's long-running survival horror series.

Check them out in the gallery below.

As you can see, the merchandise includes everything from iPhone covers and shirts donning the Resident Evil 7 logo, to stainless steel BSAA mugs, playing cards, a pillow of a S.T.A.R.S.-branded rocket launcher, Umbrella Corporation and R.P.D. floor mats, a 20th anniversary Chris Redfield figurine, and more.

Most of the merchandise seen is Japan-only. Don't miss our review of Resident Evil 7, which called it a fun new spin on the classic Resident Evil formula.

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How to Get Mewnium Z with the Pokemon Bank Update

The Pokemon Bank gains a National Dex and more with this update. Here's everything you need to know.

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Power Rangers Film Getting Fighting Game Tie-In

Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, a multiplayer fighting game, has been announced for iOS and Android.

The upcoming mobile title will release this March and serve as a tie-in to Lionsgate's upcoming Power Rangers live-action film, GameSpot reports. Legacy Wars will feature villains from the classic TV series, and its character designs will be based on those in the movie.

Power Rangers: Legacy Wars

Developer nWay, the studio behind the mobile game ChronoBlade, is developing the upcoming mobile fighting game.

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Apocalypse Now Video Game Announced

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to support development of a video game based on Francis Ford Coppola's seminal war film Apocalypse Now.

The Coppola family's film studio American Zoetrope will join forces with "entertainment and games industry veterans" to develop a psychological horror RPG around the 1979 movie. Said veterans include Rob Auten (Gears of War, Battlefield), Lawrence Liberty ( Fallout: New Vegas, The Witcher) , Montgomery Markland ( Wasteland 2 and Torment: Tides of Numenera) and in an advisory capacity, Obsidian Entertainment's Design Director Josh Sawyer.

The Kickstarter page for the project is now live, and comes complete with a special message from Coppola himself:

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Nintendo Switch Pre-Orders are Live!

Jan 25 Update: Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers are now available for Pre-order on Amazon!

Nintendo has finally lifted the lid on its newest system, the Nintendo Switch. Coming to North America on March 3 and priced at $299.99! Preorders have started going live at several retailers!

Nintendo has noted that, in Japan, preorders for the Switch will not be available until January 21.

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Where to Find Every Antique Coin in Resident Evil 7

Don't miss out on unlocking a powerful gun and other items by finding every antique coin in Resident Evil 7.

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6 Things We Learned About Ghost Recon Wildlands

Ghost Recon Wildlands takes the tactical shooter in a new direction, its open world offering a new level of freedom and opportunity for the series. The Ghosts are dropped deep inside Bolivia, a country ruled by the drug cartel Santa Blanca and its hired private army, Unidad. But by targeting Santa Blanca's sicarios leading to the Ghosts can restore balance to the country.

Wildlands is a very different type of Ghost Recon game, to the point it doesn't really feel much like it belongs to the series at times. The fundamentals are present – your squad of four grunts, the ever-satisfying sync shot and a smattering of tactics – but the shift to an open world has had a much bigger impact than just the size of the map.

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Some Mario Sports Superstars Amiibo Cards Use Art From Past Nintendo Games

You might well find art from GameCube and Wii games inside your booster packs.

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The Magicians Wants You To Know It's Messing With You

The Magicians isn't going to wait long to resolve its big Season 1 cliffhanger, but expect the Syfy fantasy series to take you on one heck of an unexpected journey from there.

Full spoilers for The Magicians: Season 1 continue below.

We visited the Season 2 set of The Magicians back in October when the show was filming its eighth episode, and already the stars were incredibly buttoned up on the many plot twists and turns had taken to get to that point. Considering the majority of the cast whose characters we saw die in the Season 1 finale were working on set that day, it's safe to say that all hope is not lost for our favorite group of Brakebills magicians, but co-showrunner John McNamara teased that the question of whether Quentin & co survive is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Prey Release Date Announced

Bethesda has announced that Prey will be released worldwide on May 5, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

A new trailer revealed the release date along with our best look yet at main character Morgan Yu and the alien threat he's fighting on board space station Talos I.

Along with the news, Bethesda also announced the Cosmonaut Shotgun Pack, a bonus pack that will be available to players who pre-order Prey.

The Cosmonaut Shotgun Pack will offer a Margrave shotgun (a Yu family heirloom, according to Bethesda), as well as three Neuromods, two medkits, a shotgun ammo Fabrication Plan, and "a unique upgrade to help players preserve their limited resources."

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Evo 2017 Game Line-up Announced

Evo 2017, the fighting game community's biggest tournament, is taking place in July, and the games at the event have now been revealed.

During a Twitch live stream last night, the organisers announced eight games confirmed to be at the show, and also revealed there would be a player vote for the ninth game on the roster.

The eight games definitely at Evo are: Street Fighter V, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2, Super Smash Bros. Wii U, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Injustice 2, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Tekken 7, and The King of Fighters XIV.

Street Fighter V, the Smash Bros. games, and Tekken 7 have all been seen at Evo before, while the other games on the list will be making their debut.

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Project Scorpio Is a "Full Blown Next-Gen Machine" Says Dev

An Xbox developer has spoken out on the rumoured power of upcoming console upgrade, Project Scorpio.

Creator of Ori and the Blind Forest, Thomas Mahler took to NeoGAF to answer a question about whether Scorpio is a PS4 Pro style console update, or a whole new generation of Xbox console. His answer - it's sort of both:

"Scorpio isn't just a half-assed upgrade (which the PS4 Pro kinda is...), but a full blown next-gen machine that's just backwards-compatible to your current library."

That's a little outside of the company line - Microsoft has previously downplayed the idea of a separation between its consoles, even saying that Scorpio will put an end to the idea of console generations altogether.

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Pokemon Bank Now Compatible With Sun and Moon

You can now transfer your favorite old Pokemon to Sun and Moon using the Pokemon Bank.

Well, maybe not ALL your favorite old Pokemon, but any Pokemon from Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, X, Y, or the 3DS Virtual Console versions of Red, Blue, and Yellow, can now be transferred.

Nintendo is also giving away Mewnium Z crystals to Pokemon Bank users. That's the Z-crystal for Mew, in case you were wondering. Nintendo points out the Z-crystal only works in Pokemon Sun and Moon, but you have until October 2 to claim your Mewnium Z, so if you don't have Sun or Moon, there's plenty of time to get it.

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7 Things Pokemon Duel Doesn't Tell You

This Pokemon strategy game just got a surprise release, but that doesn't mean you have to play unprepared.

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Update: New Games Added to Nintendo Switch Launch Lineup

The Tomorrow Company has added three new games to the Nintendo Switch library at launch.

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Every Overwatch Year of the Rooster Skin

The Year of the Rooster event brings with it twelve new skins and a special arcade mode.

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Resident Evil 7 Collector's Edition Unboxing

Check out the terrifying house that comes in this collector's edition for the newest Resident Evil game.

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Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Collector's Edition Revealed

Square Enix has unveiled a collector's edition for Final Fantasy XIV Online: Stormblood.

The collector's edition for the MMO's second expansion comes with a Zenos aye Galvus figure, art book, cloth map of Eorzea and more. There are in-game items too, like a Syldra mount and chicken knife.

Square Enix has pulled back the curtain on the Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood Collector's Edition.

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Mario Sports Superstars Will Support New Line of Amiibo Cards

All-new Amiibo cards will be available for the upcoming Mario Sports Superstars on the Nintendo 3DS.

These cards--which have previously been used in games like Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer--give unique in-game bonuses when activated manually. They are a way to provide some of the benefits of Nintendo's collectible Amiibo figurines without

One free pack will be included with the game, after which subsequent blind packs will have to be purchased separately for $4.99. This is the first time collectible Amiibo cards have been released for a Mario game.

Mario Sports Superstars releases on March 24 and will feature a number of sports games featuring characters from the Mario universe, including soccer, tennis, golf, baseball, and horse racing.

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Project Scorpio Info Leak Re-Confirms 6 Teraflop GPU

A look at official information from Microsoft about the upcoming Project Scorpio has been analyzed and gives more clues as to the power of the iterative update to the Xbox One.

Digital Foundry, who made a video sourcing information from a public-facing Microsoft report, says the whitepaper confirms Scorpio is getting a different RAM architecture than Xbox One, four times the L2 cache, and gives more evidence of a six teraflop GPU.

That means the GPU in Scorpio has around 4.5 times the compute power of the current Xbox One.

Digital Foundry's analysis also casts doubt the CPU will have AMD's new Zen architecture, and will instead use chips based on the Jaguar family, as is the current case with Xbox One, PS4, and PS4 Pro.

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Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass DLC Revealed

Battlefield 1's first expansion pack, titled They Shall Not Pass, will include four new multiplayer maps, the French army as a new faction, a new game mode, new artillery, and more, EA has announced today.

Verdun Heights, the first of the four maps, will have players fighting through massive forest fires created by the Battle of Verdun. The map is "an uphill battle towards the massive fortresses of Verdun. A constant grinding struggle where the artillery never stops," according to a post on the game's website. Next up is Fort Vaux where players will fight "in the maze of dark galleries and wet stone corridors" inside a fort.

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Overwatch 'Year of the Rooster' Event Now Live

Overwatch's latest seasonal event themed around the lunar New Year is now live on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Dubbed the 'Year of the Rooster' event, the update contains over 100 themed cosmetic items and will run until February 13.

During the three-week event, loot boxes will be replaced by Lunar Loot, which can be earned or purchased, guaranteed to contain at least one Year of the Rooster item including new skins like "Palanquin D.Va" and "Wukong Winston", which re-imagines the space gorilla as the Monkey King himself.

Other items include themed profile icons, sprays, victory poses, emotes, highlight intros, and of course, more skins for Roadhog, Reinhardt, Mei, Zenyatta, Junkrat, and more.

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Nintendo Says Pikmin 3DS Is Still Coming in 2017

Nintendo has reiterated that the previously announced new Pikmin game for 3DS will still be released sometime in 2017.

The game was first revealed last year at a Nintendo Direct but there have been no further updates about the title until today. However, besides the 2017 release being reconfirmed, the 3DS game still does not have a specific title or release date.

This latest Pikmin entry will let players assume the role of Captain Olimar in a side-scrolling adventure with a focus on action. It won't contain open exploration like in the previous games in the series, but will instead have players tap the 3DS screen to aim where they want to throw Pikmin. The original three Pikmin types -- blue, yellow, and red -- will also all be a part of Olimar's new adventure.

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February Free Xbox Games With Gold Announced

Microsoft has revealed the four games available for free for Xbox One and Xbox 360 Gold subscribers in February as part of its Games With Gold program.

The full list and periods of availability to download these games for free are:

• Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime — Available from February 1-28 on Xbox One
• Project Cars Digital Edition — Available from February 16-March 15 on Xbox One
• Monkey Island 2: Special Edition — Available from February 1-15 on Xbox 360 and Xbox One
• Star Wars: The Force Unleashed — Available from February 16-28 on Xbox 360 and Xbox One

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a cooperative space-shooter that first released in 2015. IGN gave the game an 8.5, saying "its novel core emphasis on relying on coordination with another player or an AI partner to overcome such challenges is usually strong enough to overcome the occasional frustration."

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The Banner Saga 3 Announced, Kickstarter Campaign Launched

Developer Stoic has announced a Kickstarter campaign for its final third entry in the Banner Saga series, The Banner Saga 3.

Stoic aims to raise at least $200,000 USD to successfully make what the studio deems a "worthy, climatic conclusion" to its turn-based strategy series which, for now, has only been announced for PC and Mac. The Banner Saga 3 will have players travel journey beyond the wall of Darkness to explore the world for the first time, including the city of Arberrang.

The game will also sport the same hand-drawn art style and challenging turn-based tactical battles the series is known for. A release date for the title has not been announced yet.

Being an independent developer, Stoic doesn't plan on taking any outside funding "to bring this series home, we'd love Kickstarter support to add additional features that are simply beyond our current budget," said John Watson, co-founder and Technical Director at Stoic.

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Asus VG248QE Gaming Monitor Review

High refresh rates are the latest buzz in the monitor world and the Asus VG248QE (See it on Amazon) is a solidly built, entry-level model that runs at 144Hz and is a good introduction to the world beyond 60Hz. It's a bit more expensive than competing models but performed well in our benchmarking and hands-on testing. Before we jump in, let's take a look at the baseline specs, as supplied by the manufacturer:

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Kevin Smith Joins Call of Duty's New Co-Op Zombie Mode

If you like zombies and '90s nostalgia, the new Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare DLC is right up your alley.

Rave in the Redwoods is a new co-op survival mode included with the upcoming Call of Duty DLC map pack, Sabotage. The zombie mode takes place in an abandoned summer camp and features four "classic '90s characters" battling for survival.

Kevin Smith lends his likeness and voice to the game, helping players escape the hordes of raver zombies who've taken over.

In addition to Smith, the four characters from the original Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare zombie mode return, along with Willard Wyler, the villainous film director played by Paul Reubens, perhaps best known for his Pee-wee Herman character.

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Disney Infinity Studio Reformed Under Warner Bros.

Avalanche Software, the studio behind Disney Infinity, is developing a Cars 3 video game for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Following Disney's cancelation of its toys-to-life franchise last year, Avalanche has been re-opened under Warner Bros. and is currently at work on a video game based on the aforementioned Pixar film. The title is slated for release sometime in 2017, but no specific platforms were announced.

John Blackburn will head up the reformed Avalanche Software, and the Cars 3 game will be developed using the studio's Octane engine technology, the rights to which have been acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

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New Pokemon Mobile Game Gets Surprise Release

Pokemon Duel - a previously Japan-only free-to-play mobile game - has been released on the Apple Store and Google Play store.

Announced by the Pokemon Company, the surprise release is a competitive digital board game that sees players using teams of six Pokemon figurines to reach a space on the opponent's side of the board. Pokemon battle using a new system (but using familiar techniques) and players can use "plates", essentially one-use power-ups.

The game offers booster packs for winning against other players, but more can be bought using real-world currency.

Released as Pokemon Comaster in Japan last year, the game was developed by a company that builds advanced artificial intelligence.

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This Zelda: Breath of the Wild Figure Is Gorgeous

The first in a series of upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild figures from First 4 Figures is BotW Link, and he's pretty damn gorgeous.

We got the first hands-on for this 10" tall, PVC figure, including a pamphlet that hints at upcoming figures in the line, and a small story detail. Click right to see all the images:

The Link figure is currently available for pre-order for $89.99 on Best Buy's website, and is set to release in March, alongside Breath of the Wild itself. We'll keep you updated as we hear more about the two figures hinted at in the pamphlet, too (pictured below).

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Resident Evil 7 DLC Coming to PS4 Next Week

Resident Evil 7's first two DLC packs, Banned Footage Vol. 1 and 2, are coming to PlayStation 4 January 31 and February 14, respectively. Both Vol. 1 and 2 will then be released on Xbox One and PC February 21.

Banned Footage Vol. 1 includes two tape missions and a new game mode, according to a post on Capcom's website. Bedroom challenges players to quietly escape from a locked room, while Nightmare is a wave-based survival mission. The new mode, Ethan Must Die, is described as "a tough-as-nails mode separate from the tapes and story of the main game."

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Nintendo Switch: First Look at the Touchscreen in Action

While Nintendo has yet to officially showcase the capabilities of Nintendo Switch's touchscreen, a video demonstration offers a first look at the console's multi-touch interface in action.

Check out the video below (courtesy of All Games Delta) to see a PR rep swipe across the screen as they demo Skylanders Imaginators.

New details about Nintendo's upcoming console continue to trickle out ahead of its worldwide launch on March 3. Earlier this month it was revealed that Nintendo Switch's tablet screen uses the haptic touch technology from Immersion Corporation, and just last week Nintendo confirmed that Miis will make a return for Switch, but they won't be a key part of the system.

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Overwatch Leak Showcases New Mode, Map and Skins

A new trailer for Overwatch's upcoming Year of the Rooster event appears to have leaked, showcasing a new mode, map and skins for Blizzard's popular multiplayer shooter.

Tracer, Junkrat, Symmetra, and Bastion's bird Ganymede will all apparently be sporting new looks for the event. Check out the trailer below for a sneak peek at the new skins, as well as what appears to be a Capture the Flag mode, aptly dubbed Capture the Rooster, and a Chinese New Year-inspired take on the Lijiang Tower map.

This trailer comes shortly after a set of Legendary skins for the upcoming Year of the Rooster event surfaced online, showcasing Zenyatta dressed as the Buddhist master Tang Sanzang, while Winston, Reinhardt and Roadhog are dressed as his three disciples.

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