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  Fortnite Season 9 Launched

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 05:10 PM
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  Fortnite Season 9 Launched

  New Battle Pass cosmetics await you.
  
  The 9th season for Fortnite is upon us. The latest season has launched this week and with it comes a revamped map, new cosmetics, new modes of transportation, and more. Some of the highlights include the Neo Tilted and Mega Mall locations. Players can now get to and from places utilizing the Slipstream wind transportation.
  
  Those who like the Creative mode also have some new goodies today like the Hover Platform, a more advanced Creature Manager system, and new islands to build on.
  
  The Save the...

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  Release Date Set for Sci-fi VR Shooter - Space Ops VR

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 04:08 PM
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  Release Date Set for Sci-fi VR Shooter - Space Ops VR

  A new sci-fi VR shooter is almost here.
  
  Developer Fibrum shared with us that their upcoming sci-fi VR shooter called Space Ops VR now has a release date. That date is none other than May 30. Their game will be available across a variety of headsets and controllers including the devices in the Vive, Oculus, and Windows Mixed Reality VR categories. It will be sold through Steam.
  
  You play as a new recruit of the Space Ops, an "elite corps of first responders that guard perilous deep-space expeditions." These soldiers train in "cutting-edge...

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  Life is Strange 2 Episode 3 is Out Now

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 03:08 PM
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  Life is Strange 2 Episode 3 is Out Now

  Episode 3: "Wastelands" is available now.
  
  DONTNOD and Square Enix today released the third episode for Life is Strange 2. The episode, entitled "Wastelands" continues the story of two brothers, Sean and Daniel Diaz, on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The two are still travelling from Seattle to Mexico, with this episode taking place after a "dramatic escape from Beaver Creek." They find themselves now in California's famous Redwood Forests.
  
  Life is Strange 2 is an adventure title from the studio that brought...

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  Titan Quest: Atlantis Expansion is Out Now

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 02:34 PM
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  Titan Quest: Atlantis Expansion is Out Now

  The third expansion for Titan Quest is out now.
  
  Atlantis is the name of the third expansion for Titan Quest and it's available now. As you could probably already tell, this expansion has a decidedly underwater theme going for it. You will get the usual expansion content like new environments, new quests, new skills, and new items.
  
  Titan Quest is an action-RPG. Those who have played any of the Diablo games probably understand what this type of game is. It's been out for a while now. In fact, while I was writing this up, Steam announced that the...

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  Rage 2 Launch Trailer

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 01:58 PM
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  Rage 2 Launch Trailer

  It's almost time to get this party started.
  
  Rage 2 will be released on May 14, 2019 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. You can currently pre-order the game from the Bethesda site. Those on PC should note that the game will be available both on the Bethesda.net launcher and on Steam. ...

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  Guild Wars 2 Season 4, Episode 6 'War Eternal' Releases May 14

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 01:15 PM
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  Guild Wars 2 Season 4, Episode 6 'War Eternal' Releases May 14

  Take flight on the new Skyscale dragon mount.
  
  On May 14, Guild Wars 2 will once again get some new content. This marks the release date of the Living World Season 4, Episode 6 entitled "War Eternal." This will be the final episode for the fourth season. When it releases, you will obviously get a continuation of the story, but also the opportunity to get the new flying dragon mount, Skyscale.
  
  War Eternal will be free to everyone that owns Guild Wars 2 that logs in to the game while the episode is live. It's yours forever without spending...

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  Barotrauma Coming to Steam Early Access in June

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 12:09 PM
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  Barotrauma Coming to Steam Early Access in June

  16 players. One sub. Unlimited deep sea horrors.
  
  On June 5, the multiplayer sci-fi submarine "simulator" known as Barotrauma will enter into Steam Early Access for PC, Mac, and Linux. This game will send you and your pals on an undersea adventure beneath the surface of Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. You will encounter plenty of alien creatures and, as you may expect, many of them are not friendly.
  
  Players will have to handle challenges from both inside and outside of the ship. This Early Access release will get the usual treatment...

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  GRIP: Combat Racing Adding Free New AirBlades Game Mode

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  • Published: 05-09-2019, 04:01 AM
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  GRIP: Combat Racing Adding Free New AirBlades Game Mode

  Get ready to defy gravity again.
  
  A new game mode and content update was released today for GRIP: Combat Racing. The update introduces new anti-gravity racers called "AirBlades" to the game. AirBlades utilize the "Element 115 anti-grav engine" that allows them to operate more like the ships from Wipeout than the vehicles from Rollcage. Both vehicle types can still flip on any side as they choose their own path around the track.
  
  AirBlades are available on all of the original tracks that shipped with GRIP. They also have special...

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  U.S. Senator Proposes Bill to Ban Loot Boxes and Pay-to-Win Microtransactions

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  • Published: 05-08-2019, 07:49 PM
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  U.S. Senator Proposes Bill to Ban Loot Boxes and Pay-to-Win Microtransactions

  "Keep ur politics out of muh vidyagams!"
  
  Representative Josh Hawley announced a new bill that aims to ban loot boxes and pay-to-win (P2W) microtransactions in games that are "played by minors." The senator understands that it's a broad label but clarified that this will include games designed for kids under 18 and games "whose developers knowingly allow minor players to engage in microtransactions."
  
  Sure, that is still a fairly broad umbrella since there are just so many games that this would apply to. Which is actually...

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  Next Ghost Recon Game Name Possibly Leaked

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  • Published: 05-08-2019, 07:04 PM
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  Next Ghost Recon Game Name Possibly Leaked

  Read this for spoilers, or just wait until the actual reveal tomorrow.
  
  Ubisoft may have accidentally leaked the name of their next Ghost Recon game ahead of tomorrow's reveal. The name? Ghost Recon Breakpoint. The following image was caught by Reddit user jrmywl30. They say that it appeared first on the Ghost Recon sub-Reddit and was quickly pulled.
  
  The image shows a "Wolves Collector's Edition" for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. It's suggested that the game will be a direct sequel to Ghost Recon Wildlands. Does Wildlands need a sequel? Maybe....

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  Days Gone Outperforms God of War in Japan

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  • Published: 05-08-2019, 06:13 PM
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  Days Gone Outperforms God of War in Japan

  Something something "but people are tired of zombie games" something something.
  
  According to reports passed along to the public by Benji-Sales on Twitter, launch week sales of Days Gone has surpassed both God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn in Japan.
  
  According to the report, Days Gone sold over 114,000 units in Japan in its first week of availability. In comparison, Horizon Zero Dawn sold about 116,500 units in its first week. God of War came up well short in the land of the rising Sun, having sold just shy of 51,000 units in its first...

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