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  Espire 1: VR Operative Free Content Update Released

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-05-2020, 02:22 PM
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  Espire 1: VR Operative Free Content Update Released

  More VR stealth action at no extra cost.
  
  Tripwire and Digital Lode just released a new update for Espire 1: VR Operative today. This update will add in some new content for the low price of $0 for everyone that already owns the game. The content has its own special name, Espire 1: VR Operative Assimilation.
  
  This update is available for all VR platforms such as the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, Rift-S, HTC Vive, Valve Index, and even Windows Mixed Reality. PlayStation VR owners...

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  New Game Plus Added to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-04-2020, 04:24 PM
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  New Game Plus Added to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

  A free content update is now available.
  
  EA and Respawn released a free new content update on May 4 for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. One of the most requested features for the game was added in today's update. This is, of course, the ability to play with a New Game+ option that carries over some unlocks to a second playthrough of the game. You can tell by those ominous italics that there's a catch here with this implementation of New Game+. More on that in just a second.
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  EA Play Live 2020 Set for June 11

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-04-2020, 03:38 PM
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  EA Play Live 2020 Set for June 11

  It's all digital.
  
  EA just announced that they will once again hold their EA Play Live event for 2020. This event will be similar to last year's event, except that instead of having a presentation in front of a live audience, it will be a digital only affair.
  
  EA Play Live 2020 begins on June 11 at 4PM (PST). As was the case with last year's event, you can expect to see various world premiere trailers, new news, and "more!" Oh I do love me a nebulous "more"...

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  id Software and Composer Mick Gordon Officially Part Ways

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-04-2020, 02:28 PM
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  id Software and Composer Mick Gordon Officially Part Ways

  This is a huge loss for everyone.
  
  There have been some rumblings over the past week or so that Mick Gordon was not at all happy with how some aspects of the DOOM Eternal soundtrack were being handled. These issues were first brought up around April 19, 2020 after it was discovered that many of the audio tracks from the official DOOM Eternal soundtrack were severely lacking in dynamic range. Mick responded to the Twitter thread saying that he did not mix the tracks in question and that...

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  Free Demo Released for Dreams

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-04-2020, 12:45 PM
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  Free Demo Released for Dreams

  Free demos are always cool to see.
  
  As of May 1, Media Molecule announced and released a free demo for Dreams to everyone that owns a PlayStation 4. This demo can be downloaded via the PlayStation Store. From the looks of the store page, the game is also currently on sale for up to 25% off, making it just $29.99 (USD) for a limited time.
  
  Media Molecule says that the demo includes access to a rotating playlist of some of their favorite creations made within Dreams. This...

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  Top Three Midlaners To Play in Dota 2 7.26c Patch

  • Created by: Major 0
  • Published: 05-04-2020, 11:50 AM

  Top Three Midlaners To Play in Dota 2 7.26c Patch

  
  Today we take a look at some of the strongest mid-laners in Dota 2 that will help you gain MMR or simply win games in normal Dota 2 matches.
  
  The meta of Dota 2 changes frequently, and it’s nothing like it was a few years ago. Still, the mid position is the second most important position in the game, and that’s why it’s called the position 2.
  
  Almost no pub game starts without a fight for who will take the mid lane, because people know how much...

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  New Release Dates Revealed for The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima (Updated)

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-01-2020, 04:21 PM
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  New Release Dates Revealed for The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tsushima (Updated)

  They really mean it this time!
  
  Original (April 27, 2020): Sony has just provided the updated release dates for both The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima. Both of these titles had suffered some unfortunate delays due to the little global pandemic thing. It was just a couple of short weeks ago in early April when we first learned that The Last of Us Part II was "delayed indefinitely."
  
  Today, Sony has once again provided actual release dates for these titles...

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  Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Announced by Geoff Keighley

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-01-2020, 04:09 PM
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  Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Announced by Geoff Keighley

  You all ready for four months of Geoff Keighley?
  
  The Summer of Keighley is nearly upon us. I assume that is the alternate name that was being shopped around before they actually decided on the "Summer Game Fest." This whole thing is being labeled an "all-digital consumer celebration." The Summer Game Fest will bring fans "a season of breaking news, in-game events, and free playable content" from a variety of developers, publishers, and platform owners....

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  Online Multiplayer Added to Classic Star Wars Battlefront on Steam

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-01-2020, 01:52 PM
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  Online Multiplayer Added to Classic Star Wars Battlefront on Steam

  The king is dead, long live the king.
  
  It has been one very interesting week for Star Wars Battlefront fans. First, we learned that DICE will no longer have any new content releases for Star Wars Battlefront II. Both it and Battlefield V are no longer going to receive new content updates from DICE as they move on to working on new projects like a new Battlefield game for 2021.
  
  Today, there was a bit of good news for fans of Battlefront. Specifically, I'm talking about fans...

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  Xbox Series X Game Showcase on May 7

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-30-2020, 06:07 PM
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  Xbox Series X Game Showcase on May 7

  Next-gen is almost here.
  
  Microsoft, by way of their Xbox Twitter account made a quick announcement today. The company knows how much fans have been waiting to see new games coming to the Xbox Series X, their next-generation console. The wait won't be too much longer now as Microsoft announced a look at next-gen gameplay is coming on May 7 at 11AM (ET).
  
  The showcase will air on Inside Xbox at that date and time. We'll obviously have more details afterwards. ...

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  Assassin's Creed Valhalla Details and First Trailer Reveal

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-30-2020, 05:24 PM
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  Assassin's Creed Valhalla Details and First Trailer Reveal

  Coming Holiday 2020 on EGS, Uplay, and next-gen consoles.
  
  As promised yesterday, Ubisoft did indeed reveal plenty of details for their next Assassin's Creed title today. It's called Assassin's Creed Valhalla and it is in development for the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, and Stadia. On the PC side of things, it will be sold exclusively through either Uplay and, you guessed it, the Epic Games Store. No matter where you decide to purchase it, Assassin's Creed...

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  Next Battlefield Confirmed for 2021

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-30-2020, 04:30 PM
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  Next Battlefield Confirmed for 2021

  Support for Battlefront II and Battlefield V ending.
  
  DICE recently announced that they are bringing an end to new content updates for both Star Wars Battlefront II and Battlefield V. Just this past week, we brought you word about how DICE was ditching all future Battlefield V chapters and would have a final content drop arrive this Summer.
  
  In addition, this week's release of the Battle on Scarif update for Battlefront II marks that particular game's final content update....

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  Dungeon Defenders: Awakened Leaving Early Access in Late May

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-30-2020, 03:32 PM
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  Dungeon Defenders: Awakened Leaving Early Access in Late May

  Full release includes additional content.
  
  On May 28, Dungeon Defenders: Awakened will be leaving Steam Early Access. This co-op focused game blends together tower defense with some hands-on action. The full release on May 28 will include "an arsenal of fresh content." This content looks to be new bosses, game modes, difficulty settings, and more.
  
  In Dungeon Defenders: Awakened, you and some pals will build up a variety of defenses to fight against waves of enemies....

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  Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-29-2020, 03:34 PM
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  Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Announced

  New trailer coming April 30.
  
  Ubisoft officially announced that their next entry in the Assassin's Creed franchise is called Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. I hear tale that various people throughout history, typically of the viking variety, are awaited there. Perhaps you are one of them?
  
  Ubisoft made the announcement of just the title earlier in the day on the 29th. The actual world reveal, which should include the first ever trailer premiere, will occur on April 30 at 8AM...

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  Dread Nautical Out Now on Consoles and the Epic Games Store

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 04-29-2020, 03:02 PM
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  Dread Nautical Out Now on Consoles and the Epic Games Store

  Lovecraft + strategy = ...
  
  Zen Studios has just released their new game, Dread Nautical, for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via the Epic Games Store (affiliate link). This game blends together elements of horror, strategy, roguelikes, and a little splash of RPG elements for good measure.
  
  Dread Nautical finds players on an eerie cruise ship called the Hope. On the Hope, players will have to navigate through 20 randomly generated decks. They will need...

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