Sony Santa Monica's hotly-anticipated new God of War game is out now, and the reception has been stunning so far. According to early reviews, Kartos' adventure through Norse Mythology is the best game in the franchise. A key part of that positive reception has been based around the relationship between Kratos and his son, which is why it's pretty shocking to find out that Atreus was nearly cut out of the game altogether!
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We're just days away from the theatrical release of Avengers: Infinity War. The Avengers are up against their toughest foe yet, with Thanos aiming to destroy half the universe. We'll all be cheering for the heroes in theaters, but if some small part of you wants to explore the evil side of that conflict, you'll soon have the chance! The mighty villain will soon be joining LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 as a playable character.
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A legend returns tomorrow. For the first time in five years, a brand new God of War adventure is almost here, and Sony Santa Monica is bringing major shake-ups to their hit series. This time around, Kratos will be battling his way through Norse Mythology instead of the usual bouts with Greek gods. Early reviews call it the best game in franchise history, but if you're still not sold, Polygon has released over two hours of footage.
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While investigating ten games with loot boxes, The Dutch Gambling Authority has stated that they found four games that violate their Betting and Gaming Act. They also warned game publishers to modify their loot boxes to remove "addiction-sensitive" elements by mid-June and went on to say that "Offering this type of game of chance to Dutch players without a license is prohibited."
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Bandai Namco and Arc System Works have a smash hit on their hands with Dragon Ball FighterZ, and it's still getting better. Following the roll-out of Bardock and Broly as the game's first DLC characters, another newcomer has been teased for the fight. This time, it's a major villain from the recently-finished (at least for a little while) Dragon Ball Super series.
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We're just under two months away from E3 2018, and the E3 press conference schedule is starting to come together. While we still don't have any plans from Sony or Nintendo (other than their Smash Bros. tournament), we now know when Ubisoft's conference will be held. Ubisoft's E3 2018 press conference will be held on June 11th at 1:00 PM PST (4:00 PM EST); fans will likely learn more about previously-announced titles like Beyond Good & Evil 2, Skull and Bones, and The Crew 2, as well as new announcements and more.
Last week, SEGA announced that the Dreamcast classic Shenmue and its sequel, Shenmue II, would be getting "definitive edition" rereleases on PS4, Xbox One, and PC later this year. While they laid out a bunch of new and improved features for the games, SEGA did not reveal crucial detail about the ports until now: the price. According to a video from YouTuber Adam Koralik, who played the games recently in Japan, the rerelease bundle will cost players $30, with global versions of the game featuring similar pricing in local currencies.
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swings onto PlayStation 4 this September in Insomniac Games' take on the iconic, web-slinging Marvel hero. In addition to the game's Collector's Edition (which comes with a steelbook, an artbook, and a statue), fans can also look forward to a tie-in prequel novel and a second artbook launching around the same time.
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Capcom is bringing the entire Mega Man X series to modern platforms in July in the form of the Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1+2 pack. The bundle includes all eight games with updates and enhancements, plus a ton of new content. The first of the two collections was recently featured on Capcom TV, giving us a good look at the menu, the extra content contained in the Museum, and the new X Challenge boss mode.
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Indie team Yacht Club Games has a huge hit on their hands with Shovel Knight, totaling over 2 million copies sold. They've kept fans hooked on the retro platformer with two expansion packs since launch, and a third is on the way. Unfortunately, fans are going to have to wait a little longer than they expected to get their hands on the King of Cards expansion.
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Last month, Activision officially confirmed rumblings that their next big shooter would be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The full reveal is slated for one month from today, but two juicy rumors have surfaced ahead of time, potentially revealing a major shift for the series. According to two different sources, Black Ops 4 will lack a traditional single-player campaign. And it just might be replaced by a Battle Royale mode.
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Sonic fans are looking forward to diving right back into the mania once Sonic Mania Plus drops this summer. Expanding on the original release of the highest rated Sonic game in well over a decade, the Sonic Mania expansion is set to bring new modes and playable characters in the form of the returning Mighty and Ray.
However, looks like some fans have gotten into some of the fun early as a substantial Sonic Mania update dropped for PlayStation 4 earlier today. The update has since been pulled from the server, but not without some fans already looking into what's changed.
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Square Enix has been hard at work on Kingdom Hearts III for what feels like an eternity, and the long-awaited game is finally expected to launch later this year. A new trailer just dropped, showing off a small, but thoughtful, touch that will add some extra fun to the game. Kingdom Hearts III will feature mini-games styled after classic LCD handhelds and starring Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
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Back in June 2016, Electronic Arts announced a new indie program called EA Originals, a program that would give indie developers a chance to show off their games while also getting some help publishing the game from EA. On March 23, 2018, Hazelight Studios released their own EA Original, a story-driven co-op game A Way Out.
Now, Hazelight Studios has announced that A Way Out had sold over 1 million copies in just over two weeks, exceeding their expectations as well as EA's. Should EA give more games like this a better chance? Head inside to read the full story.
Hideo Kojima and his team have been hard at work on Death Stranding since his departure from Konami. They've kept fans tantalized with cryptic trailers, but we still know relatively little about the game. We may have to wait a little longer for more story and gameplay details (E3 is just around the corner), but Kojima has decided to give fans a sneak peak at the process of creating the game's cut scenes. Of course, that means guest appearances by stars Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen!
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