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Gaming icon Sonic the Hedgehog marks 25 years with limited-edition art book

Sega's blue hedgehog mascot stars in a new hardcover compendium that collects 25 years of art from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
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Nintendo issues 3DS exploit bounty for enterprising hackers

Nintendo has reached out to the hacking community with cash rewards for users who report vulnerabilities in Nintendo 3DS system security.
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Can’t find an NES Classic Edition? RetroEngine Sigma offers an alternative

The creators of RetroEngine Sigma seek funding for a plug-and-play "mini console" and media player capable of emulating thousands of classic video games.
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‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ season pass subscribers get ‘Rogue One’ expansion today

Electronic Arts has released its latest batch of Star Wars: Battlefront DLC, granting early access to players who purchased the game's digital Season Pass.
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PSX 2016 offers RPG fans a glimpse at gameplay combat in 'Ni no Kuni II'

Bandai Namco Entertainment offered fans a first look at Ni no Kuni II's combat mechanics in a new trailer showcased at PlayStation Experience 2016.
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'Wipeout: Omega Collection' resurrects classic racers at 4K on PS4

Sony announced that a Wipeout series compilation is coming to the PlayStation 4 in 2017, boasting remastered versions of Wipeout HD, Fury, and 2048.
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PlayStation Plus delivers free 'Invisible Inc.' and other games in December

Sony revealed that PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download Invisible Inc., VVVVVV, and other standout games in December free of charge.
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‘Stardew Valley’ hits PS4 and Xbox One in December, Nintendo Switch port planned

Stardew Valley will make its console debut next month for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, while a planned Wii U adaptation has been put out to pasture.
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EA gives fans a free look at 'Titanfall 2' multiplayer mode this weekend

Electronic Arts is kicking off a free trial weekend for Titanfall 2 this Friday, letting FPS fanatics sample the action on PS4, Xbox One, and PCs.
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Valve wants to make HTC Vive cheaper by simplifying tracking components

Valve is seeking alternative construction methods for its SteamVR Tracking Base Stations, with the aim of reducing HTC Vive costs by a significant margin.
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Gotta catch … 100 million? ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ developer challenges players

Game Freak has issued a worldwide challenge for 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Moon' players that will put their creature-taming skills to the ultimate test.
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Ubisoft activates 'Watch Dogs 2' multiplayer modes across all platforms

Publisher Ubisoft is set to relaunch Watch Dogs 2's multiplayer component on Tuesday after unexpected issues rendered the game's online modes inoperable.
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Lace ’em up: ‘FIFA 17’ is free to play this Thanksgiving weekend on consoles

EA Sports is kicking off a free weekend for FIFA 17 on Thanksgiving Day, giving PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players a free shot at its latest soccer sim.
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A Good Bundle, a good deal: Fundraiser offers 150 indie games for $20

Indie gaming marketplace Itch.io is offering 150 digital PC games as part of A Good Bundle and supporters can pick up the full set for only $20.
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‘Lego City Undercover’ returns with a remastered multiplatform release in 2017

'Lego City Undercover' is getting a second chance in the spotlight with a remastered release for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in 2017.
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No screen’s too small for ‘Doom’: Classic game now playable on MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar

A port of id Software's classic first-person shooter Doom is now playable within the tiny, stretched confines of the MacBook Pro's new Touch Bar.
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‘Deus Ex Go’ players can design maps using new level editing and sharing functionality

Deus Ex Go players can experience the game from a designer's perspective later this week with the launch of Puzzle Maker, a free level-design toolkit.
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Windows Holographic Shell delivers low-end VR with modest system requirements

Microsoft's Windows Holographic Shell targets low-end computer builds, and its system requirements will likely be within reach for a broad audience.
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NetherRealm Studios polls fans to determine 'Injustice 2' guest stars

NetherRealm Studios is polling players regarding roster additions for Injustice 2, revealing that guest stars from Mortal Kombat are under consideration.
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Tactical Haptics raises $2.2 million to develop VR tactile feedback controllers

VR technology developer Tactical Haptics announced that it has raised $2.2 million in funding for its research and development in the field of VR haptics.
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‘Persona 5’ delayed until April, fans can pass the time with this gameplay trailer

Atlus demonstrates Persona 5's sidequests in a new trailer released this week, revealing that players can boost their stats by bonding with friends.
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Roccat's Cross multiplatform gaming headset set to launch in December

German gaming hardware manufacturer Roccat revealed that its latest over-ear headset will hit retail in December with support for multiple gaming platforms.
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‘Harvest Moon’ creator’s ‘Birthdays: the Beginning’ set for U.S. launch in March

Birthdays: The Beginning, a world-building sandbox simulation game from the creator of the Harvest Moon series, will make its PS4 and PC debut in March.
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Amazon’s trade-in program now pays out instantly for games, tech, and books

Need some extra cash for your holiday shopping? Amazon is now issuing instant gift cards for customers who trade in used video games, laptops, and books.
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'Super Mario Run' rushes to iOS devices on December 15

Nintendo's enduring mascot character Mario will make his mobile debut next month when Super Mario Run launches for the iPhone and iPad on December 15.
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Nvidia’s updated Game Ready Drivers target ‘Battlefield 1,’ ‘Civilization VI’

Nvidia has updated its GeForce Game Ready Drivers with support for Battlefield 1 and Civilization VI, enabling faster framerates and improved performance.
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ESL, Sliver.tv partner for world's first VR live-streamed esports event

ESL will host the world's first virtual reality gaming tournament broadcast later in November, giving esports fanatics a view of the action via VR headsets.
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'Minecraft' Exploration Update introduces the Cartographer, llama caravans

Minecraft fanatics can now brave the challenges featured in this week's Exploration Update, a free expansion that adds new enemies, items, and quests.
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Oculus debuts Asynchronous Spacewarp VR frame-blending technology

Virtual reality hardware maker Oculus has rolled out Asynchronous Spacewarp technology for Oculus Rift headsets, enabling support for lower-end computers.
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Nintendo denies, then confirms that it’s ending Wii U production

After previously claiming it had no plans to end production of the Wii U, Nintendo has confirmed that the last consoles have already been sent to retailers.
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IMAX Virtual Reality fund nabs a $10 million investment from Acer

Acer has invested $10 million into IMAX's Virtual Reality Fund in a bid to "support the development of high-quality and immersive VR content."
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'Skyrim: Special Edition' outputs native 4K on PS4 Pro at the cost of performance

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim natively outputs 4K resolution when played on PS4 Pro consoles, but the game's performance takes an unexpected hit as a result.
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Nintendo’s rarest Kirby video games have been saved, thanks to historians

A group of gaming historians has recovered some of the rarest Nintendo-published Kirby games ever produced during the Super NES era.
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‘XCOM 2’ adds controller support on PC to give players a first-person perspective

The latest patch for XCOM 2 introduces controller support and full camera control, allowing players to more fully explore the game's expansive environments.
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Capcom is actively exploring Nintendo Switch porting possibilities

Global publisher Capcom is exploring the possibility of porting its recent PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases to the upcoming Nintendo Switch console.
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BenQ Zowie XL2540 monitor delivers a consistent 240Hz refresh rate

Taiwanese hardware manufacturer BenQ is rolling out its new Zowie XL2540 monitor, which promotes distraction-free esports gaming at a 240Hz refresh rate.
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‘Forza Motorsport 6: Apex’ gets new cars, Nürburgring track in paid update

Forza Motorsport 6: Apex fans can now experience Germany's legendary Nürburgring track as part of the free-to-play game's latest paid expansion.
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'The Voter Suppression Trail' is a free-to-play spoof inspired by current events

The New York Times has launched 'The Voter Suppression Trail', a free-to-play browser game that highlights the voting difficulties many Americans will face.