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Nintendo will fix a game-breaking bug in Paper Mario: The Origami King

Nintendo has acknowledged a nasty bug in Paper Mario: Origami King that stops players from being able to beat the game. It's unknown when the fix will launch.
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Millions flocked to Pokémon Go Fest 2020 — and spent millions doing it

Over just two days and with a completely virtual event, Niantic Labs netted $17.5 million from its Pokémon Go Fest 2020, according to a new report.
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How a King Arthur game was summarily scrapped at Ubisoft

Former Ubisoft executive Serge Hascoët killed a King Arthur game envisioned by Dragon Age design Mike Laidlaw because he didn't believe in the fantasy genre.
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How to watch Fortnite’s We the People Voter Suppression panel

Fortnite is hosting a We the People Voter Suppression panel on Tuesday, July 28 to talk about and combat Black voter suppression. It's hosted by Cari Champion.
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Microsoft says Halo Infinite is still a ‘work-in-progress’

Halo Infinite's first gameplay footage didn't go over too well with players who feared it didn't look too great. Now Microsoft has responded with caution.

Paper Mario: The Origami King bug can block players from beating the game

A newly discovered bug inside Paper Mario: The Origami King prevents players from being able to complete the game. But the number of people affected is small.
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Microsoft Xbox Series X Games Showcase: Everything revealed

Microsoft held its July Xbox Series X games showcase on Thursday, where it unveiled new gameplay footage for Halo Infinite and other games for the console.
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Game sales soar in June, thanks to The Last of Us: Part II, Nintendo Switch

New NPD data shows total video game sales hit $1.2 billion in June, nearly matching the June record of $1.3 billion spent in 2009. Here's a rundown.
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Microsoft discontinues the Xbox One X, Xbox One S All-Digital Edition

With the Xbox Series X months away from launch, Microsoft has discontinued the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition, but they will remain on sale.
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Amazon delays shipments on some Ghost of Tsushima pre-orders

Ghost of Tsushima is slated to hit store shelves on Friday, but Amazon has informed some shoppers that they won't get the game until next week at the earliest.
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Activision’s The Red Door leaks. Is it Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?

The Red Door is a shooting game that will carry an M for Mature rating, according to the listing. But it might actually be Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gamers will be able to play anywhere with xCloud add-on

Xbox chief Phil Spencer said it will bundle its streaming service xCloud with Game Pass Ultimate.
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Sony ups PlayStation 5 production as pandemic boosts gaming

With the coronavirus pandemic spurring increased interest in gaming, Sony is now planning to produce up to 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles.
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Why Red Dead Online players are dressing up as clowns

Red Dead Online players are upset the game hasn't received a major update in recent months and are now dressing like clowns to protest the dearth of updates.
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Nintendo and Lego piece together NES-themed set

Nintendo and Lego have partnered on a new NES Lego set that includes everything from a console and television to an NES controller. It launches on August 1.
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Ubisoft Forward: All the biggest announcements

Ubisoft held its game announcement livestream on Sunday, complete with news on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Hyper Scape, and Watch Dogs, among other games.
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Activision has been quietly banning — and unbanning — Call of Duty players

Activision and Infinity Ward have been quietly banning and then unbanning Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty Warzone players. Exactly why is unclear.

Ubisoft scrambles to take down leaked Assassin’s Creed Valhalla footage

Ubisoft is scrambling to hide Assassin's Creed Valhalla footage that leaked online over the weekend and has streamed to YouTube, Streamable, and elsewhere.
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Ubisoft launches urban battle royale game Hyper Scape

A new battle royale game from developer Ubisoft has launched on Twitch. Dubbed Hyper Scape, it promises to deliver an urban battle royale experience to players.
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Nintendo president apologizes for Joy-Con drift

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa formally apologized for the Nintendo Joy-Con controller drift and acknowledged "any trouble caused" to its customers.
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Fortnite finally leaves Early Access nearly three years after launch

Fortnite has been in early access since its launch in July 2017, but it's now shedding that tag. Epic Games also said its Save the World PvE will be premium.
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Hideo Kojima stokes new Death Stranding speculation with latest tweets

Hideo Kojima is collaborating with Yoji Shinkawa on a new game that appears to be based in the Death Stranding universe. Exactly what he has planned is unknown.
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As PlayStation Plus turns 10, Sony offers three free games

Sony's PlayStation Plus has turned 10 years old, and Sony is celebrating with a new commemorative theme and a free multiplayer event over the July 4th weekend.
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The Last of Us Part II sells 4 million copies in three days, setting new record

The Last of Us Part 2 tallied 4 million unit sales in its first three days on store shelves, earning it the top spot in PlayStation 4 exclusives, Sony said.
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Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire: Everything to know

Cyberpunk 2077's first Night City Wire livestream delivered a new trailer, some surprises, and plenty of news as the game prepares for its launch this year.
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Apple iOS 14, iPadOS 14 deliver major gaming improvements

A variety of new features coming to iPadOS 14, iOS 14, and tvOS means gaming on Apple hardware will feel like console gaming when they launch later this year.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons summer update adds swimming

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons summer update will feature a new water world, where players will be able to swim and dive, and feature all-new characters.
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Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla director steps down after affair allegations

After infidelity accusations surfaced on Twitter this weekend, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla creative director Ashraf Ismail has stepped down. He also apologized.
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Apex Legends’ 2020 ‘soft launch’ will lead EA’s next big mobile push

Apex Legends will be available on mobile devices this year as part of a broader mobile push, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said. It has no official launch date yet.
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Pokémon Presents event begins and ends with Pokémon Unite

Pokémon Unite, a team-based battle game, will be available free-to-play on Nintendo Switch and mobile, the Pokémon Company announced at its event on Wednesday.
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Former Microsoft employee recounts racism at Mixer

Former Microsoft Mixer employee Milan Lee said that he experienced racism at the company, and one manager described a scenario with slaves and slave masters.
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How to watch the Pokémon Presents livestream on Wednesday

The Pokémon Company is holding another Pokémon Presents event on June 24. The company hasn't said what it will announce at the show, but you can watch it here.
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Microsoft is shuttering Mixer as it partners with Facebook Gaming

Microsoft announced plans to shutter Mixer in favor of Facebook Gaming. The company said Facebook Gaming will "make it easy" for anyone to join from Mixer.
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TwitchCon San Diego has been canceled

After canceling TwitchCon Amsterdam in March, Twitch has announced that it will cancel its TwitchCon San Diego, in light of coronavirus pandemic shutdowns.
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Cyberpunk 2077 release date pushed back again

In a statement, Cyberpunk 2077's developers said the game won't be ready for its planned September launch and will be pushed back to a November 19 release.
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EA Play Live 2020: How to watch and what to expect from today’s event

Electronic Arts will unveil a host of new games at its EA Play Live 2020 event on Thursday. Here's your guide on how to watch it and see every big announcement.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console could power xCloud servers next year

Microsoft's Xbox One S will power its xCloud game-streaming service, but it will reportedly transition to Xbox Series X at some point in 2021, a report says.
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We put Pokemon Smile face-to-face with kids. They weren’t impressed

Pokémon Smile is a fun game for your kids to play while they need to brush their teeth. But whether they'll actually continue to use it is decidedly in doubt.