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Rockstar went to the streets for its gangster dialogue in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

Rockstar hired real gang members to record dialogue for 'Grand Theft Auto V,' says GTA in-game radio DJ Lazlow Jones.

Steam introduces something PC fans haven’t seen for decades: the ability to share games

Valve's new Steam Family Sharing service allows you to share most of your library with family or close friend.

New Harry Potter-themed movies and video games are on the way

J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' universe returns in new film and video games based off of Hogwarts' textbook “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

A new study shows that video games can improve your daily life

A recent study found that a game called NeuroRacer can help the elderly improve multitasking abilities.
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Quarterbacks Kaepernick and Russell each risk an eyebrow, thanks to Madden

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, make a bet on their upcoming real life game while playing 'Madden 25.'

Rhode Island loan to Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios is now under investigation by the SEC

The deal between Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios and the state of Rhode Island which produced ‘The Kingdoms of Amalur: reckoning’ before leading to bankruptcy, is now being investigated by the SEC.

Activision Blizzard hires major lobby firm to prepare for video game legislation

Activision Blizzard has hired a major DC lobbying firm to advocate on behalf of the video game industry in light of a bill calling for research into violent video games.
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Game sales in the US show biggest growth in over two years

Sales of video games in August in the U.S. rose 21-percent from the same time last. It marks the first double digit growth since April of 2011, and further helps the prediction that 2013 is going to be a very good one for gaming.
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Don’t worry about watching football tomorrow, ‘Madden’ already picked the winners of week 1

With the NFL season getting underway this week, we turned to EA Sports ‘Madden 25’ to get a prediction for who the winners and losers will be. Check back with us each week for new predictions!
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Activision and Tencent join the ESA, further increasing the group’s clout in DC

After a five year absence, Activision Blizzard has renewed its membership with the Entertainment Software Association, and it is joined by Chinese gaming giant Tencent. And the timing may be crucial.

Six tips on how to succeed in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’ from Activision

Every week there are dozens of Call of Duty clips posted online depicting tricks, tips, and just generally doing cool things in 'Black Ops II.' Here are our favorites of the week.

Microsoft clarifies (and contradicts) its Xbox One ‘FIFA 14’ giveaway in Europe

contradicting earlier claims, not every Xbox One will include a copy of 'FIFA 14' in Europe, only the consoles specifically marked as “Day One.” All other skus will not include a game.

Metal Gear creator wants his characters to be “more erotic”

Hideo Kojima, creator of the quarter century old Metal Gear series let it be known on his Twitter feed that he wants his characters in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V to be “more erotic.”
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It looks like US Xbox One buyers may receive a free game after all

Customers that purchase a Xbox One in Europe will receive a copy of FIFA 14, but as yet Microsoft has yet to confirm a similar deal in America. That may just be a matter of time.
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The Xbox One will ship with a free game in Europe, but what about the US?

At Gamescom, Microsoft revealed that the Xbox One would launch with a game in Europe, EA Sports’ FIFA 14. So far this deal seems to be for Europe only, leaving us to question what about the U.S.?

Gamed: Games and war, which one is bad again?

Even as the country discusses war with Syria, another study concludes that violent video games don’t trigger violent tendencies in teenagers. Plus, Nintendo hates Australia, Iran hates female characters, and Uwe Boll hates us all.

‘Hotline Miami’ may become a movie, but it needs your help

A new Indiegogo project to make a short film based on the bloody, top-down action game Hotline Miami is underway. The filmmakers are asking for $50,000 to make it happen.
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Nintendo drops the Wii U price, and 3D from the 3DS

Nintendo is making moves in time for the holiday season. The Wii U will receive a $50 price drop, a version of the Nintendo 3DS without the 3D is on the way, and several games and bundles have been announced.

Gamescom 2013 shatters attendance records; 2014 dates announced

Gamescom in Cologne, Germany was already the biggest gaming event in the world after 275,000 attended in 2012. This year, 65,000 more people than that attended.

Rare Xbox One spotted in the wild – but don’t go trying to buy it just yet

Select Microsoft employees are going to receive a rare white Xbox One that includes a year of Xbox Live, and all first party games for a year.
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So long, Microsoft Points, it’s been fun

Microsoft has officially done away with its Microsoft Points and replaced them with real cash values, and your current points will he converted. Simply update your Xbox and say goodbye.
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The next-gen consoles may lead to interactive TV if Ubisoft gets its way

Back during E3, Ubisoft confirmed that it is moving ahead with its plans to create interactive TV where you choose the outcome, starting with it Rabbids franchise
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All of EA’s games may soon have a free-to-play version

Electronic Arts’ COO Peter Moore: EA will no longer release games without an online component, and is moving more and more towards a free-to-play model.
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Gamed: Ben Affleck destroys the world

This week in Gamed, we say goodbye to Steve Ballmer, I explain how Shadows of the Eternals cost me dearly, and Ben Affleck is the most important thing in the entire world.
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Crytek’s free-to-play shooter ‘Warface’ heads to beta, again

Crytek’s long, long overdue free-to-play shooter Warface has entered what Crytek is claiming is the “final phase of beta testing” before the game is finally released in America and other markets.
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‘The World’s End’ review: The Cornetto trilogy concludes in style

Director Edgar Wright returns with longtime collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to conclude the “Three Flavours Cornetto” trilogy on a high note with ‘The World’s End.’
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GameStop predicting biggest console launch ever

GameStop CEO Paul Raines told investors that he expects 2013 to bring "the largest console in history" during a recent earnings call. He also noted that Sony leads Microsoft by a 2 to 1 margin in customer email sign-ups for info about the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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‘Killer Instinct’ returns, and brings a new pricing model for console gaming with it

Microsoft has announced that it will give gamers three different ways to buy the upcoming title, "Killer Instinct."
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‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’ revisits America’s ‘Golden Age,’ tarnish and all

2K Marin’s third-person squad-based shooter The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is set during the so-called “Golden Age of America,” a time of growth, expansion, optimism, and unchecked racism and misogyny.
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PS Vita price drop confirmed, and ‘Borderlands 2’ goes handheld

At its Gamescom press conference, Sony announced that the Vita will receive a price drop as was rumored this week, and Gearbox’s Borderlands 2 is coming to the system as well.
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Oculus VR opens its doors to devs with a new site where they can share games

Oculus VR, makers of the Oculus Rift headset have unveiled “Oculus Share,” a new site for developers to post the demos they have already created for the VR headset, to add more, and to have the community offer feedback.
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Stan Winston built real, working (and terrifying) Terminators

A newly released video shows Stan Winston building the very first terminators, the T1s, which he designed, then built actual working models for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
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Microsoft planning on packaging a “major” game with the Xbox One

When the new Xbox One is released, it may include a full price “major third-party title,” according to sources speaking with CVG. The deal will likely be announced at Gamescom, and while the source only claimed knowledge of Europe, it seems likely that the U.S. would also offer the same deal. The source couldn’t identify […]
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PS Vita drops price in the US… kind of

Both Best Buy and Target are offering both the wi-fi and wi-fi/3G models of the PS Vita for $200, a $50 and $100 saving respectively. The real question is whether this is a sale, or an early look at a long overdue price drop.
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Gamed: Sony makes news by promising to make more news

In this week’s edition of Gamed, Sony is promising to reveal … stuff on August 20, Assassin’s Creed, and Capcom promises to take the Resident Evil franchise back to its roots.
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EA Sports loses the Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC, and more may follow

After losing the licensing rights to the NCAA name, EA Sports has also lost the rights to feature the Big Ten, Pacific-12, and Southeastern Conference. And more may follow.
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A visual look at the new Call of Duty: Ghosts

We got our first look at the Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer this week, but it wasn’t the first time we’ve seen the game. We’ve collected all the images for you to check out right here.
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After converting $75K into gold bars, a gold farmer loses her house, business, and is sued

A World of Warcraft player made $75,000 farming gold and items in the game then selling to players. She then had her real profits turned into gold bars, which were promptly stolen and the insurance company refused to honor her claim.