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The Walking Dead’s Michonne stars in a Telltale-produced miniseries

Developer Telltale Games will tackle Robert Kirkman's work for a third time with The Walking Dead: Michonne, a three-episode miniseries debuting this month.
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Classic puzzler Lumines returns this year on iOS and Android

Q Entertainment's classic block-dropping puzzler Lumines will return with a pair of mobile games launching later this year, developer Mobcast announced.
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Cookie Clicker deploys major update, putting global productivity at risk

Indie developer Julien "Orteil" Thiennot has released a long-awaited update for his hit browser game Cookie Clicker, reigniting a global addiction.
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Final Fantasy Tactics director's Kickstarter game now on indefinite hiatus

Playdek has suspended development of Unsung Story, a Kickstarter-funded tactical RPG designed by Final Fantasy Tactics director Yasumi Matsuno.
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Capcom unveils Street Fighter V full-length CG trailer

Publisher Capcom has released a full-length trailer for Street Fighter V, giving an early glimpse at the game's roster of featured competitors.
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Stuck in The Witness? These tips will put you on the right track

If you've spent the last few weeks trapped on an abandoned island, you're not alone. Here’s how you can survive The Witness and keep your sanity intact.
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Respawn confirms single-player campaign for Titanfall 2

Titanfall series writer Jesse Stern confirmed that Titanfall 2 will include a single-player campaign, addressing criticism aimed at the series' 2014 debut.
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Bethesda's Todd Howard nabs GDCA lifetime achievement award

Organizers of the 16th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards announced that Bethesda's Todd Howard will receive the event's Lifetime Achievement Award.
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EA now accepting signups for Mirror's Edge Catalyst prerelease beta

Electronic Arts is now accepting signups for a Mirror's Edge Catalyst closed beta launching ahead of the game's multiplatform retail release in May.
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Warm up the BFG! Bethesda’s long-delayed Doom reboot arrives May 13

Bethesda Softworks announced that a reboot of id Software's landmark first-person shooter Doom will debut for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs in May.
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Nintendo details Zelda: Twilight Princess HD gameplay improvements

Nintendo has a number of major changes in store for its upcoming HD revamp of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, resulting in a streamlined experience.
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Sega's 7th Dragon III Code: VFD announced for U.S. release on Nintendo 3DS

Publisher Sega announced that its Nintendo 3DS RPG 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is due for a North American launch later this year.
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Nintendo’s first mobile app will debut in March, alongside a new user account system

Nintendo has revealed plans to launch a unified "My Nintendo" user account system across all of its gaming platforms worldwide in March.
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Move over Tupac, Hatsune Miku: Splatoon’s Squid Sisters perform live in Japan

Fresh off of their first-ever live show in Japan, Splatoon's starring Squid Sisters may soon be immortalized as collectible amiibo figurines.
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Sony puts March’s PlayStation Plus freebie up for vote

Sony is relaunching its PlayStation Plus-exclusive "Vote to Play" campaign, letting service subscribers choose one of next month's free games.
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Here’s what you’ll get with The Division’s Season Pass

Ubisoft announced its DLC plans for Tom Clancy's The Division, revealing that Season Pass buyers will receive three expansions in the months after launch.
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‘Let’s Play’ enters the public domain as USPTO kills Sony’s trademark attempt

The USPTO has updated its rejection of Sony's recent "Let's Play" trademark request, essentially rendering the phrase part of the public domain.
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Gears of War 2, Hand of Fate free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in February

Xbox Live Gold subscribers have another prime batch of free games to look forward to next month, including highlights like Gears of War 2 and Hand of Fate.
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EVO 2016 tournament lineup revealed, expanded Vegas venue announced

Street Fighter V and Pokken Tournament join a lineup of returning favorites for this year's EVO 2016 international fighting game tournament in Las Vegas.
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Downwell brings Spelunky-styled action to Android

Critically acclaimed indie action game Downwell is now available for Android devices courtesy of a new port from creator Moppin and Devolver Digital.
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PlayStation Plus offers up Helldivers, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax for subscribers in February

Sony announced that PlayStation Plus members will receive free copies of Helldivers, Nom Nom Galaxy, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and other titles in February.
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Umbrella Corps brings multiplayer Resident Evil to PS4, PC in May

Umbrella Corps, a third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms in May.
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Burnout vets take golfing to the next level with Dangerous Golf

Three Fields Entertainment announced the upcoming multiplatform launch of Dangerous Golf, an extreme sports sim from the creators of the Burnout series.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s finale FNaF World pulled from Steam, refunds issued

Five Nights at Freddy's series creator Scott Cawthon has pulled FNaF World from Steam, citing dissatisfaction with the game's critical reception.
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Remastered Valkyria Chronicles on its way to PS4 in North America

A remastered PlayStation 4 version of Sega's strategy-RPG Valkyria Chronicles will hit North America this year digitally and at retail.
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Microsoft gives away The Witcher 2 as part of Xbox One backward compatibility update

The Xbox 360 version of The Witcher 2 is free to download for a limited time as part of Microsoft's latest backward compatibility update for the Xbox One.
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Iron Maiden’s Legacy of the Beast free-to-play RPG takes metal to mobile

Iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden will star in Legacy of the Beast, an upcoming mobile RPG from developer Roadhouse Interactive.
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Mortal Kombat XL coming to PS4, Xbox One in March

Mortal Kombat X will return to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as Mortal Kombat XL, a package that collects all previously released DLC and bonus content.
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Popular visual novel series Dangandonpa comes to PC this year

Japanese developer Spike Chunsoft revealed that the first game in its acclaimed Danganronpa visual novel franchise is coming to Steam in February.
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Send your friends skyward with a balloon as Metal Gear Online launches fully on PC

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's multiplayer mode Metal Gear Online is now up and running on PC platforms via Steam, publisher Konami announced today.
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Live-action FMV games featured in latest Humble Weekly Bundle

The latest Humble Weekly Bundle offers a pay-what-you-want collection of PC games that feature full motion video (FMV), recalling a bygone gaming era.
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Nintendo's final 2D Metroid game out now on Wii U eShop

Nearly 12 years after its initial release, Nintendo's Metroid: Zero Mission has resurfaced as a downloadable Virtual Console title via the Wii U eShop.
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Harvest Moon goes all-in on iOS with fully-fledged mobile release

Publisher Natsume tackles the mobile market with Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories, a fully-featured entry in the long-running farming simulation series.
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ESPN rolls out eSports-focused news site

Global sports news network ESPN has launched an eSports site dedicated to "deliver comprehensive coverage surrounding the world of competitive gaming."
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Desert Bus VR in the works from Penn Jillette and Borderlands studio

A VR remake of the infamously tedious driving sim Desert Bus is in development at Borderlands studio Gearbox Software, co-creator Penn Jillette confirmed.
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Nintendo reveals amiibo-powered puzzler for 3DS, Wii U

Nintendo's amiibo figures power the upcoming Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge, a puzzle-platformer launching this month for the Wii U and 3DS in Japan.
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Free-to-play World of Tanks invades PlayStation 4 next week

Wargaming's free-to-play World of Tanks will make its PlayStation 4 debut in January with an array of platform-specific gameplay features.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer boogies to PlayStation 4, PS Vita in February

Indie developer Brace Yourself Games revealed that its rhythm-driven dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer will hit the PS4 and PS Vita in February.