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  Star Wars: Squadrons is Out Now

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  • Published: 10-02-2020, 03:09 PM
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  Star Wars: Squadrons is Out Now

  Pew pew in epic space battles.
  
  Today, pilots of all shapes and sizes are preparing for battle. Star Wars Squadrons is out now from EA, Motive Studios, and Lucasfilm. It is a "spaceflight simulation" that includes a first-person dogfighting focused campaign in addition to 5v5 multiplayer battles.
  
  The single player story focus on an alternating perspective between two customizable pilots, one who serves the New Republic and the other who serves the Galactic Empire....

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  Amnesia: Rebirth First Gameplay Footage

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  • Published: 10-02-2020, 02:20 PM
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  Amnesia: Rebirth First Gameplay Footage

  Get your first look at the horrors that await.
  
  Frictional Games decided that today was a good day to reveal some gameplay for Amnesia: Rebirth. This 5 minute long video includes a look at the game's environments, puzzles, and yes, even a look at the monsters that are waiting for you.
  
  Amnesia: Rebirth will scare up some horrors on October 20 for the PC and PlayStation 4. Pre-orders are open now on Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store (affiliate link), and PlayStation Store....

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  World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Delayed

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  • Published: 10-01-2020, 05:06 PM
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  World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Delayed

  Pre-patch also pushed out to October 13.
  
  Blizzard just said that World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the next major expansion for their still popular MMORPG, has been delayed. It has been pushed back now until "later this year" with a solid release date not yet revealed. As is typical for these sorts of delays, the delay was an "incredibly difficult decision for the team" but they ultimately feel as though it was the "right decision for the game--and for (the)...

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  Minecraft Steve Joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster

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  • Published: 10-01-2020, 04:24 PM
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  Minecraft Steve Joins the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Roster

  The second character for the Fighters Pass Vol. 2 announced.
  
  Nintendo revealed earlier today that Steve and Alex from Minecraft fame will be added to the list of fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The two are actually the second character reveal for Fighter Pass Vol. 2, with the first being Min Min from Arms. The DLC pack is $29.99 (USD) for all of the fighters including Min Min, Alex, and Steve. There are still four additional fighters that have yet to be revealed in this pack....

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  The Shattered Warpgate Update for PlanetSide 2 is Out Now

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  • Published: 10-01-2020, 03:10 PM
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  The Shattered Warpgate Update for PlanetSide 2 is Out Now

  A massive update is out now.
  
  Rogue Planet Games just released The Shattered Warpgate update for PlanetSide 2. This is a massive update to the free-to-play FPS for the PC, with the update coming later for the PlayStation 4. This update includes new features and gameplay improvements to the game. This includes a revamped map for Esamir, new mission system, and more. ...

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  Let Keanu Reeves Make You Forget About the Cyberpunk 2077 Crunch

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 10-01-2020, 01:26 PM
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  Let Keanu Reeves Make You Forget About the Cyberpunk 2077 Crunch

  Crunch? What crunch? There's no crunch here. Look, it's Keanu Reeves!
  
  CD Projekt Red has released a new trailer today for Cyberpunk 2077. This is no ordinary trailer though, this is a new commercial for the game. Not only is it a new commercial, but it's one that stars Keanu Reeves. Yes, the Keanu Reeves! He's so dreamy.
  
  This commercial first aired during the first game of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and the Heat. This commercial has Keanu Reeves inviting players...

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  Zombies are Back in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 03:35 PM
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  Zombies are Back in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

  It's another Zombies mode for Call of Duty.
  
  The Zombies mode is back for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Here is your first ever look at the game courtesy of the official Call of Duty YouTube channel. Black Ops Cold War will be released on November 13. ...

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  Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr are Free in October

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 03:20 PM
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  Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr are Free in October

  Free on PlayStation Plus.
  
  Those with active PlayStation Plus subscriptions will have Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr to look forward to as their free games for October 2020. Both of these titles will launch on October 6. These games will replace September's PS Plus games of Street Fighter V and PUBG on that date. ...

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  Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Includes a Younger Looking Peter Parker

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 03:07 PM
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  Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Includes a Younger Looking Peter Parker

  Only included with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition.
  
  Insomniac Games' community director James Stevenson provided some hot new details about Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered that is included only with Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales: Ultimate Edition. Remember that there is no upgrade path from the PS4 release. This PlayStation 5 re-release of the critically acclaimed title will feature some changes made specifically for the next-gen experience. This news comes...

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  CD Projekt Red Studio Head Responds to Mandatory Crunch Controversy

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 02:32 PM
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  CD Projekt Red Studio Head Responds to Mandatory Crunch Controversy

  Push them to the limit.
  
  On September 29, it was revealed that CD Projekt Red was starting a mandatory 6-day work week ahead of the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. In simple terms: This is the start of the oft-controversial "crunch" that is prevalent throughout the gaming industry. An email was sent to employees this week from studio head Adam Badowski saying that "the entire (development) studio is in overdrive."
  
  This comes roughly one year after the heads...

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  New Units Revealed for Stronghold: Warlords

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 01:36 PM
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  New Units Revealed for Stronghold: Warlords

  Four new units were just announced.
  
  Firefly Studios just revealed new gameplay footage for Stronghold: Warlords. The trailer reveals four brand new units coming to their "castle sim RTS." Each unit has their own unique abilities, counters, and tactics.
  
  The units include the Ninja, Warrior Monk, and mounted cavalry. By my count that is only three units. That's because the mounted cavalry is split between the Imperial Cavalry and the Auxiliary Cavalry. These all...

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  Steam Digital Tabletop Fest Announced

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  • Published: 09-30-2020, 01:04 PM
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  Steam Digital Tabletop Fest Announced

  Debuts on October 21.
  
  Valve just announced the first ever Steam Digital Tabletop Fest. This will be a celebration of games that cross between the physical world and the digital world. It will run from October 21 through the 26th.
  
  Valve partnered with Auroch Digital to bring an event that will include virtual let's plays, panels, talks, and more streaming activities. There will be plenty of "legendary designers, upcoming studios, and you." Some of the speakers...

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  Assassin's Creed Valhalla Story Trailer

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  • Published: 09-29-2020, 03:49 PM
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  Assassin's Creed Valhalla Story Trailer

  Becoming Eivor.
  
  This new trailer for Assassin's Creed Valhalla will show you how you will transform into Eivor, a fierce Viking warrior. Assassin's Creed Valhalla is due to be released on November 10, 2020 for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store, and Stadia. The PlayStation 5 launch will obviously happen when that console is launched on November 12 in North America. ...

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  Sniper Elite 4 Coming to Switch

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  • Published: 09-29-2020, 03:10 PM
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  Sniper Elite 4 Coming to Switch

  X-ray nut shots on the go!
  
  Sniper Elite 4 is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2020. Given that there are only a couple of months remaining in 2020, it probably stands to reason we'll see it sooner rather than later. Rebellion is bringing its sniping focused action title to the Switch with all of the trademark gameplay that you know and love from the other versions of the game.
  
  This includes the X-ray kill cams, up close melee combat, far away sniping combat, various weapons...

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  EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in November

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  • Published: 09-29-2020, 02:54 PM
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  EA Play Joins Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in November

  EA benefits begins on November 10.
  
  In six weeks from today (September 29), EA Play will be added at no addition cost to your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefits. That just also happens to be the same date in which the Xbox Series X|S will be launched worldwide. It's a hell of a day for Xbox fans out there that just seems to keep getting better and better.
  
  EA Play will benefit those on the Xbox One and Series X|S platforms alike. December will see more benefits come to those...

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