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Overwatch Offering Double XP For the Last Weekend of its Anniversary Event

This weekend, you can earn double XP in Overwatch, plus get your last shot at items from the Anniversary Event. The Overwatch Anniversary ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 7, 2017

Gallery of the Day

8 Games that Let You Play God

Editor’s Note: If you’re looking for something to fill you days (and nights!) with, why not try one of these games that literally ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 6, 2017

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Nintendo Announces Pokken Tournament DX for Switch, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for 3DS

Nintendo’s Pokemon-themed Direct stream announced Pokken Tournament DX for Switch, as well as Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon for 3DS. If you ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 6, 2017

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The PS4 is Getting a Temporary Price Cut in the US for E3 Week

If you’ve been waiting for the price of the PS4 to drop before you bought in, there’s a temporary drop coming for E3. ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 6, 2017

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GOG.com Launches Summer Sale – Check Out The Escapist‘s Picks

GOG.com has launched its biggest sale of the year, and it includes titles selected by the staff of The Escapist. It’s that time ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 6, 2017

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SMITE Adds Co-op RPG Dungeon Mode with Trials of King Hercules Adventure

If you always thought SMITE felt like some MMOs, you’re going to love its new cooperative RPG Dungeon mode. SMITE has always been ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 6, 2017

Gallery of the Day

8 Great Isometric Action RPGs You Should Have Played

Action RPGs really began when Diablo launched in 1996. Since then, there have countless games that offer their own take on the formula. ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2017

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Diablo 3: Eternal Collection Rated by ESRB for PS4 and Xbox One

A new console version of Diablo 3 may have been revealed by the ESRB. There might be a new console version of Diablo ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2017

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Nintendo to Stream a Pokemon-Themed Nintendo Direct Tomorrow

Could this be the announcement of a Pokemon game for Switch? Nintendo will be streaming anew Nintendo Direct tomorrow morning at 10 AM ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2017

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New Friday the 13th Patch Fixes a Number of Technical Issues

There’s a new patch for Friday the 13th on PC and Xbox One that fixes a number of the game’s technical issues. Friday ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2017

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No More Gameplay Balance Changes For Destiny as Focus Shifts to Destiny 2

Bungie is putting its full focus on Destiny 2, which means no more updates for Destiny. The release of Destiny 2 is getting ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2017

Rants and Raves

The $100 Steam Direct Fee is Bad for Steam, and Bad for Gamers

Ever since Valve announced that it would be doing away with Steam Greenlight and replacing it with a new system called Steam Direct, ...

By Ron Whitaker Legacy AuthorJune 2, 2017

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