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Microsoft announced Halo Wars 2 at Gamescom today, saying the sequel is coming to Windows 10 as well as Xbox One with Total War developer Creative Assembly taking the helm of the RTS spinoff. They...

Red Ash Kickstarter falls $280k short of its goal.

A DRM-free version of Sylvio is now available on the Humble Store by way of the official website for this first-person horror game for Windows and OS X after previously only being offered on Steam....

Grand Ages: Medieval PC Interview - GameWatcher.

A new "Stronghold Trailer" from Mad Max shows off more of Avalanche Studios' upcoming action game based on the post-apocalyptic movie franchise. Here's word on the only anti-hero with the balls to...

The Mirror's Edge Twitter account offers an act of faith with a short clip showing a glimpse of gameplay from the upcoming continuation of Mirror's Edge, the parkour action game. The post indicates...

A new Gamescom trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (it's such a relief when it's not written in all caps) shows off more of the upcoming anime game. The clip shows "the new...

Here's a new gameplay reveal trailer for Dark Souls III, offering a look at FromSoftware's upcoming action/RPG sequel. Word is: "Dark Souls III continues to push the boundaries with the latest,...

A new "Thank You" trailer from Homefront: The Revolution is a new Gamescom 2015 trailer for the upcoming shooter sequel set in an occupied United States. Here's the description of the clip: "Citizens...

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Microsoft will likely unveil something called Xbox Elite Series today. Madden NFL 16 gets a 10-hour EA Access trial starting Aug. 20.

Sony Warns Vaio Users Against Upgrading To Windows 10.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Comes With Entire Gears Collection For Free. Official Guitar Hero Live: Gamescom Behind the Scenes Trailer. Rock Band 4 Soundtrack Adds These 17 New Songs.

Dota 2 - The International main event now underway. $18 million a stake. This Week in Grand Theft Auto Online: Break the Bank with Double GTA$ & RP in The Pacific Standard Job (August 3 - 9).

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A new trailer from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare shows off more of the Descent exo-zombie chapter in the Reckoning expansion that's coming to Xbox LIVE tomorrow and other platforms (presumably) next...

A new teaser trailer for Star Wars Battlefront teases a Fighter Squadron reveal on Wednesday, presumably at Gamescom (thanks nin). The video is not posted by EA, but it looks authentic, running a...

Konami announces an August 13th release date for a playable demo for Pro Evolution Soccer 2016, though it's not clear if the Windows version is part of this, as they simply say the demo "will be...

Total War Battles: KINDOM Beta Version 0.3 NOW LIVE.

Matt Chat 302: Bartle on Text vs. Graphics and UK vs US Games Industries. Thanks Ant.

Assembly Summer '15 competition results. Video of the winner. Download all the entries. Thanks Morris.

DISTRAINT on Steam Greenlight. "DISTRAINT is an upcoming 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC which will be released at Halloween." Here's a trailer.

The weekly GFK Chart-Track U.K. sales charts are online. LEGO Jurassic World returns to the top spot on the all platforms top 40 where Rory McIlroy PGA Tour drops from number one to number four. On...

The Steam Top 10 still showed last week's results when we checked yesterday, but it's now updated to reflect the bestselling titles on Steam for last week: Rocket League ARK: Survival Evolved Grand...

Hi-Rez Studios announces Paladins, a team-based MOBA shooter coming to PCs and consoles in next year. This will be a free-to-play game "combining rich fantasy, deep strategy and a new customisation...

Konami announces the PC edition of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN will be released simultaneously along with other editions of the stealth/action sequel, after previously announcing it would...

Longbow Games announces an August 25th release date for Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients, the third installment in this war game series (though the previous game was not titled Hegemony II),...

Innovation of the week- A paper-thin, solar-powered charger. Thanks HARDOCP. Playing The Wise Ass Is Paying Huge Dividends for T-Mobile. Microsoft patents new gesture unlock which will only work for...

Thanks Ant. Competition? 99% Still Rent Cable Box, Pay $231 in Fees Annually. Verizon Union Workers Authorize Strike. Infographic: Comparing Comcast 2 Gig Pricing to Muni-Broadband. Pew- 15% Simply...

I would like to thank the Mets for improving to the point where they are actually still relevant at this point in the season. Normally I'd already have turned my complete sports focus on the fact...

A look at the evolution of modern video game controllers. Thanks HARDOCP… Steam Gauge: Measuring the value of the Steam Summer Sale…

Apple Music has big problems. Thanks HARDOCP.

Xbox One Quantum Break Release Date Teased.

BATTLETECH: New Kickstarter from Harebrained Schemes Interview at MMORPG.com. Thanks nin.

Gospelherald.com - 'Command and Conquer- Generals 2' Release Date- Is EA Allowing This Well-Known Gaming Franchise to Die? Not the first place one would expect to see this editorial. Thanks CNCNZ.com...

Thief on Steam. Save 75%.

The Resident Evil Facebook page indicates the recent Resident Evil HD may be followed by a similar high definition remake of Resident Evil 2 (thanks Destructoid). Here's word on the survival of this...

Totem Games now offers digital distribution of Ironclads 2: American Civil War, an unexpected sequel to their strategy game set in the early days of modern naval conflict. Here's word: In 1862, when...

Independent Games Festival Chaiperson leaves; new chair arrives; #GamerGate declares victory. Infinite Space 3: Sea of Stars by Digital Eel will be shown at the Seattle Indies Expo 2015 at the end...

Apple releases the third public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Thanks Ant.

Dustin Browder has replied to a couple of concerns about Heroes of the Storm on Twitter, addressing one ongoing issue about the MOBA as well as a newer one. The major issue is the game's matchmaking...

Thanks Ant. Mass AdblockPlus-installation now available on all major browsers. Amazons crazy Dash Buttons on sale for all Prime members. Time Warner Cable: 'Vast Majority' Prefer Uncapped Usage...

iPad Market Share Falls Below 25% as Tablet Market Continues to Decline. Thanks OS news via Ant. Starbucks's iOS app now lets you order ahead and skip the line. Thanks Ant. Guide Me - Android Apps...

NHL 16 EA SPORTS Hockey League Beta Is Now Available. Submerged is Now Available for Digital Pre-order on Xbox One. This Week On Xbox July 31st, 2015. Harmonix delays Amplitude for PS4 and PS3 to...

Total War: Arena Alpha Impressions on PC Invasion.

A World of Warcraft forum post from Bashiok announces this prominent community manager is parting ways with Blizzard after almost 12 years as one of the most visible presences on their forums (thanks...

The SUPERHOT Kickstarter page announces that a beta version is now available those who have backed this MOBA first-person shooter with at least $40.00 (thanks Polygon). They offer a new trailer to...

Steam News announces the official release of Dream, which is now out of Early Access, offering a 20% launch discount. The launch trailer came out a couple of weeks ago, and this post details the...

A new patch is now available for Assetto Corsa on Steam, updating the VR-friendly racing game (currently on sale for half-off) to version 1.2. This change log has complete details on the patch, while...

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