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June 11, 2019

Ubisoft says its games ignore politics. So why are they so political?

Prior to E3, Ubisoft reiterated again that it doesn't make political statements in games. At its press conference, however, we saw previews of Watch Dogs Legion and Ghost Recon Blackpoint that suggest otherwise.

June 10, 2019

Fallout 76 to add NPCs and a battle royale mode called Nuclear Wasteland

In an effort to get players back into the game, Bethesda is releasing a free update called Wastelanders that will add NPCs, dialogue trees, and a new questline. A battle royale mode is also coming to the game.

June 7, 2019

Alexey Pajitnov still hasn’t mastered Tetris, the game he invented 35 years ago

Tetris first fell into the hands of players in 1984 and still has the attention of players almost 35 years later. We caught up with creator Alexey Pajitnov to find out how he feels about the game today.

June 6, 2019

Nintendo’s E3 2019 booth lineup does not include Animal Crossing

Nintendo announced the games that will be playable on the showroom floor at E3. Titles include Pokémon Sword and Shield, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Link’s Awakening, and more. One game not mentioned, however, is Animal Crossing.

June 4, 2019

Google will announce Stadia pricing, games, and launch details this week

In a tweet, Google revealed details about Stadia's pricing, games, and launch will be shared this week during a new livestream called Stadia Connect ahead of E3 2019. Here's how you can tune in.

May 28, 2019July 1, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 review

Super Mario Maker 2 improves on its predecessor in virtually every way, offering a robust level design toolkit for creators and an equally lavish experience for those who just want to play.

May 24, 2019

A new bill could outlaw loot boxes in video games. Here’s what it says.

Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri is making noise with his newly proposed bill that aims to tackle pay-to-win micro-transactions and loot boxes in video games played by kids. But what would the bill do, exactly?

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May 18, 2019

The Astro A40 TR and Mixamp Pro TR turn the volume up on pro gaming audio

The A40 TR and Mixamp Pro TR are Astro's latest entries to professional grade gaming gear. The two accessories hold their own alone, but together their true potential is fully realized.

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April 16, 2019

Bethesda’s sharp new Elder Scrolls mobile game is blunted by microtransactions

Elder Scroll: Blades brings elements of the most popular open-world RPG to mobile phones. It has many of the features fans will expect but, in its current Early Access state, lacks the real charm and depth of its predecessors.

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April 2, 2019

Crunch at Bioware contributed to issues with Anthem and Mass Effect: Andromeda

Anthem's launch left many feeling as though the game didn't have enough time in the oven and anonymous sources confirmed that unclear direction, technical issues, and crunch culture largely contributed.

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