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Titanfall 2 review

‘Titanfall 2’ review

'Titanfall 2' has refined the original’s best ideas to make a great game that facilitates awesome moments.
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Battlefield 1 review

‘Battlefield 1’ review

‘Battlefield 1’ goes back in time to pick up a number of powerful, refreshing ideas that stand out among first-person shooters.
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You can’t always win in ‘Battlefield 1,’ and that’s the point

With Battlefield 1, DICE has traded in the series' modern motifs for a new setting, World War I. The effects of the change go far beyond the game's art.
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Hands On: ‘Mafia III’

Developer Hangar 13 worked very hard to get details righ in the next ‘Mafia,’ which is set in New Orleans circa 1968.
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Forza Horizon 3

‘Forza Horizon 3’ review

In Forza Horizon 3, Playground Games has combined all the best ideas in racing titles to make an open-world driving game hyper-focused on fun.
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Hands on: ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Zombies in Spaceland’

Developer Infinity Ward takes the baton from Treyarch and takes Zombies to a crazy theme park full of interesting new additions.
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Hands on: ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’ multiplayer

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare take the series to space, but its multiplayer will feel familiar to anyone whose played the last two games in the series.
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No Man's Sky

‘No Man’s Sky’ review

After two years of free updates, "No Man's Sky" is finally the game many players expected when it was first released. Though it's a greatly improved version of the open, endlessly explorable galaxy originally promised, "No Man's Sky" remains an experience that can be awe-inspiring or strikingly tedious.
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The best Oculus Rift games

The Oculus Rift brought back virtual reality and put a modern twist on it. Jump into the fun and take a look at the best Oculus Rift games available right now.
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‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’ is Stalingrad meets ‘Battlestar Galactica’

The latest ‘Call of Duty’ takes to outer space, and nails the huge, bombastic feel of the series despite its sci-fi setting.
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The underdogs of E3 2017: The 10 best indie games on display this year

Big names may get all the press, but there are plenty of intriguing indie titles at E3. Here are our picks for the 10 best.
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Overwatch: Origins Edition

‘Overwatch’ review

In Blizzard’s expertly designed multiplayer shooter, the most fun comes from working together with other players.
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Warcraft review

Even those who know their murlocs from naga and high elves from night elves are mostly just going to be bored by Warcraft.
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Dark Souls III

Dark Souls III review

For those new to the series, Dark Souls III feels deliberately tuned to offer tribulations and triumphs, without sending players packing in frustration.
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The Division

Tom Clancy’s The Division Review

The Division dumps stat-building MMO elements into a tactical shooter, but doesn’t press “blend” long enough for this shooter smoothie to taste good.
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Firewatch

Firewatch review

Though it excels at interpersonal drama in a beautiful, natural setting, Firewatch’s greater mystery collapses under a forced conclusion.
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Far Cry Primal

Hands on: Far Cry Primal

The open-world Far Cry series goes prehistoric, a setting that perfectly suits its hunter/gatherer gameplay.
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6: Siege

Rainbow Six: Siege review

Rainbow Six: Siege’s focus on teamwork and tactics create some amazing moments, but the total package can get repetitive.
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Star Wars Battlefront

Star Wars Battlefront review

Star Wars: Battlefront nails the epic feel of the original Star Wars trilogy, but the game underneath that spectacle can be frustrating.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider

Rise of the Tomb Raider review

Carried by one of the best game protagonists in the industry, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a fun, exciting, spectacular experience that transcends its parts.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 review

There’s a lot packed into Treyarch’s latest CoD entry, but much of it is a step back for the franchise.
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Halo 5 Guardians

Halo 5: Guardians review

Halo 5: Guardians brings some excellent new multiplayer offerings, but its weak campaign, dull plot and co-op-heavy design make it frustrating to play alone.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Taskmaster challenges guide

The many challenges set out by Taskmaster in Marvel's Spider-Man are some of the toughest you can find in the game. Here's what you need to know to get an edge.
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‘Super Mario Odyssey’: Here’s how to solve every kingdom’s common puzzles

Lots of recurring puzzles in "Super Mario Odyssey" are easy to miss - here's what you should check for in every kingdom to find every Moon
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Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda: The best weapons in the galaxy you should craft

Mass Effect: Andromeda has nearly 70 weapons to choose from, so we've laid out the 16 most powerful, accurate, and hardcore weapons you won't want to miss.
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How to sync an Xbox One controller with your console

Setting up a new controller? Here's what you need to know to sync your Xbox One controllers to your console and troubleshoot any problems that may pop up.
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9 tips to help you master Fortnite on your smartphone

Winning a Fortnite match on your phone requires getting used to new touchscreen controls. Here's what you need to know to win your first mobile Victory Royale.
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Here’s every Xbox One X Enhanced game that supports 4K resolution

Microsoft boasts that its Xbox One X is the most powerful console ever released, with increased frame rates, quicker load times, 4K resolution, and much more.
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The 10 best guns in ‘Destiny’ and where to find them (including ‘Rise of Iron’)

'Destiny' is all about the guns. Here are the best weapons currently in the game (through the recent 'Rise of Iron' expansion) and where you can find them.
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‘Shadow of the Colossus’ remake beginner’s guide

New of "Shadow of the Colossus?" These tips will help you find the secrets of the Forbidden Lands and defeat its deadly inhabitants.
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8 tips to take the tedium out of crafting in ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’

'Horizon: Zero Dawn' handles its crafting system with aplomb, but it still takes some getting used to. Here's how to make the most of it.
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Gather ’round the TV with 14 party games even Uncle Frank can figure out

Looking for something to do after the big dinner? Grab these party games you can play with family, even if they're not good with controllers.
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Xbox One vs. Xbox One S: Is a mid-tier upgrade worth your money?

To help you decide between the original Xbox One and the Xbox One S, here's a spec comparison that covers everything you should know about the two consoles.
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5 romantic gestures you can make to your significant other in video games

Show your video game-playing valentine how much you care by putting in some effort with these romantic in-game activities.
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How to record and share gameplay on the PlayStation 4

No matter if you stumble upon an Easter egg in The Last of Us Part II or steal a win in Apex Legends, you can easily record your gameplay on PS4. Here's how.
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How to trade with other trainers in Pokémon Go

You can now trade Pokémon with your friends in Pokémon Go, but there are a few rules you'll have to follow in order to start trading. Here's how it works.
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How to use a VPN with your PlayStation 4

Using a VPN on your PS4 will allow you to browse region-locked content and take on players from around the world. Setting one up, however, takes some work.
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12 great old games coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018

These are the ports of awesome games from other platforms that'll be coming to fill out the Nintendo Switch library in its second year.
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