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All energy could be renewable by 2030

A new study shows that by 2030, we could create 100 percent of our energy around the world from totally renewable and affordable sources. But will we?
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Nintendo 3DS launch title review roundup

The Nintendo 3DS has arrived, but what is a video game system without games to play? From Super Street Fighter IV to Lego Star Wars III, we discuss some of the launch day hits--and misses--of the 3DS.
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Adam Sandler dodges a Razzie, escapes this year’s ‘winners’ circle

Despite eight nominations for the 34th annual Razzies, Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups 2 didn't earn an award; Jaden Smith didn’t fare as well.
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‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’: We answer your questions

You have questions, we have answers. 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' is now available, and we answer some of your biggest questions.
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Groundhog Day director and Ghostbusters star Harold Ramis dies at 69

Harold Ramis, Ghostbusters and Stripes star and director of films including Groundhog Day, Caddyshack, and others, has died at the age of 69.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Review

The fourth film in the franchise, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides delivers all the requisite action ingredients, but without the spark of life that animated its more successful predecessors.
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The most anticipated games of 2014

From current-gen to next-gen to PC, here is a list of the games coming out in 2014 that we already have our eye on. This list is by no means comprehensive, so if you think we missed one, let us know in the comments!
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Movies we hope don’t suck 2014 edition

We look forward to the upcoming movies of 2014 that we hope don’t suck, because if they do, there will be bigger consequences than a box office flop. In part one we look at the movies coming between January and April.
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Titanfall survival guide: Getting to know the modes

Some tips and tricks for surviving Respawn Entertainment's multiplayer, Titanfall
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The internet strikes back: N-Controller has fired Ocean Marketing

Following one of the most epically bad customer service responses in history, N-Controller has fired Paul Christoforo and Ocean Marketing.
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‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ review

Will Ferrell returns to the role of TV news anchorman Ron Burgundy in ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.’ The cast and crew return as well, but somewhere along the way something was lost.
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Do not adjust your headset: Facebook just bought Oculus VR

Facebook confirmed the purchase of Oculus VR, the makers of the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift. The purchase is valued at approximately $2 billion, and is expected to go through by the end of Q2 2014.
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Sony sees the Facebook purchase of Oculus as validation of its own VR efforts

Sony's Shuhei Yoshida is praising the Facebook purchase of Oculus VR, claiming it validates Sony’s own VR efforts.
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Oculus backers feel betrayed, but Facebook may still be its best shot at VR domination

Facebook’s $2 billion acquisition of Oculus VR has put the company’s founders in hot water with early backers, but they may not understand the precarious situation it found itself in.
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Hands on: Oculus Crystal Cove

At CES in Las Vegas, Oculus VR used the opportunity to unveil its newest version of its virtual reality headset, Oculus Rift. The headset still isn’t quite ready for retail yet, but the improvements are major.
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Hands on: Valve Steam Controller prototype

We had the chance to try out Valve’s Steam Machine controller at its press event in Las Vegas for CES. Our impressions were brief, but gave us a hint at what to expect.
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Review: ‘The Wolverine’ exposes Jackman’s darker side, but feels declawed

Hugh Jackman returns for his sixth time on the big screen as Logan, aka Wolverine. This time he heads to Japan for an uneven, but decent adaption of the story that made the character famous.

‘Star Trek Online’ publisher promises future free-to-play on consoles

Perfect World Entertainment, the publisher of ‘Star Trek Online’ and 'Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter' is planning next-gen console releases for its future and current titles.
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Iron Man 2 Review

Check out our definitive Iron Man 2 review to decide if it's worth the wait - and your money.

Hands on with ‘Saints Row IV:’ New publisher, same humor

The new publisher hasn’t slowed down Volition Games’ Saints Row Franchise.

Grand Theft Auto V revealed as the series returns to the smoggy confines of San Andreas

Rockstar has released the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, showing off the setting and indirectly introducing the main character.
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Lord of the Rings: War in the North Collector’s Edition unboxing

To commemorate the release of Lord of the Rings: War in the North, WBIE and Snowblind have created a Collector’s Edition version with all kinds of extras for fans of the property.
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Rage Review

Review: Id is back with Rage. Simply put, it's one of the best games of the year.
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Child of Eden Review

Review: Originally released as a Kinect game, Ubisoft's sound and rhythm-based game comes to the PS3 via the Move.

Moneyball Review

Review: Factual inaccuracies aside, in Moneyball Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill aim for the Oscars with the true(ish) story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane, and how he changed the game of baseball forever.
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Gears of War 3 Review

Review: Epic Games does the series proud with Gears of War 3, the best game in the series, and one of the best — and biggest — games of the year.
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Resistance 3 Review

Review: Resistance 3 is a dark and frantic first-person shooter that is a must-own for fans of the genre.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer hands-on

We got a chance to go hands-on with the multiplayer mode of Modern Warfare 3 at the Call of Duty XP event this weekend in LA, check out our impressions.
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‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ review

Peter Jackson’s middle point for his Hobbit trilogy serves as an unnecessary, but ultimately enjoyable bridge between the first and third parts of an unwarranted trilogy.

The world of Dragon Age: Inquisition is very pretty according to this trailer

BioWare and Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U drops 130 screenshots – you read that right

Nintendo has released a shocking number of screenshots for upcoming fighting game Super Smash Bros. of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
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Leaked photos hint at an Assassin’s Creed set in Paris during the French Revolution

There may be two Assassin's Creed games this fall, including one set in France during the French Revolution.

The classic adventure game Gabriel Knight returns for its 20th anniversary

The classic point-and-click adventure game from Jane Jensen and Sierra On-Line, 'Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers,' is returning next year just in time to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

The trailer for Christopher Nolan’s new film ‘Interstellar’ is here, sort of

The new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ doesn’t reveal much, but it sure is pretty. The film stars Matthew McConaughey and debuts November 7, 2014.
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The future of gaming (still) belongs to consoles

With the launch of every new gaming console, a vocal contingent of PC supremacists claim this will be the generation when PC gaming takes over. They are still wrong.
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Alien: Isolation set for a Halloween debut

Sega’s Alien: Isolation will be released on October 7, 2014 for PC, PS3, PS3, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Gamed: You should be ashamed of yourself for not appreciating Hideo Kojima’s misogyny

This week in Gamed we look at Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s response to accusations of misogyny, Madden’s weak debut, and how to do a crowdfunding campaign right.
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Square Enix releases a revealing new Final Fantasy XV trailer for Japan

Square Enix has unveiled a new trailer of its upcoming Final Fantasy XV in Japanese.