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Watch Dogs‘ Aiden Pearce Wreaks Havoc in Launch Trailer

Watch Dogs‘ launch trailer stresses that Aiden can be brutal. Watch Dogs is Ubisoft’s upcoming big game, and all of the trailers have ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 22, 2014

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19 Galaxies Confirmed as Most-Distant Galaxy Cluster

Image Source: Hubble Space Telescope The JCKS 041 galaxy cluster represents a breakthrough for scientists to study old galaxies and their origins. Andrew ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 22, 2014

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Far Cry 4 Creative Director Responds to Box Art Concerns of Racism

While some people raised concerns over Far Cry 4‘s box art, the creative director says the character featured in the center of the ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 21, 2014

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Xbox One, PS4 Waste $400 Million Annually in Standby Mode

Image Source: NRDC The current generation of video game consoles cost $1 billion to operate annually and $400 million in utility bills while ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 20, 2014

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Google Challenges You to Solve Animated Rubik’s Cube Puzzle

The latest Google Doodle celebrates the 40th anniversary of Ernő Rubik’s puzzle, the Rubik’s Cube. Google created an interactive animation of a Rubik’s ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 19, 2014

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GOG Considers Adding Early Access Program

GOG may add Early Access games, but it would approach Early Access through its own curated model. GOG, the DRM-free marketplace that specializes ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 19, 2014

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Female Animal Crossing Villager Is Playable in Super Smash Bros

Following a male counterpart to the Wii Fit Trainer in Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS, the Villager from Animal Crossing ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 16, 2014

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Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment Also Confirmed for Europe, Australia

The previously Japan-only PSP game Sword Art Online: Infinity Moment will also be included as a part of the PS Vita’s digital-only Sword ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 15, 2014

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The Akira Project Finishes Its Live-Action Akira Trailer

The Akira Project presented its results of a crowdfunding campaign that funded the creation of a fanmade live-action adaptation of Akira. The Akira ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 12, 2014

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Strong Final Fantasy XIV Sales Lead Square Enix to Financial Turnaround

Sales of Final Fantasy titles, Thief, and Tomb Raider exceeded Square Enix’s expectations, causing the company to revise financial results. Square Enix revised ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 9, 2014

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Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Announced – Update

Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are a “fresh take” on the original Game Boy Advance titles. Update: Nintendo president Satoru Iwata clarified ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 9, 2014

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Don’t Starve Together Coming This Summer as Multiplayer Expansion

Klei Entertainment’s Don’t Starve will have a free multiplayer expansion for current customers and is expected to have the normal features of the ...

By Carly Smith Legacy AuthorMay 8, 2014

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