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Want To Improve Your Memory 12% in Just Two Weeks? Try This.

A study in the “Journal of Neuroscience” has good news for forgetful people, according to the University of California at Irvine. It turns out that playing 3D video games, even for...Read More

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Cloud, Bayonetta, and More Amiibos Confirmed

The final Super Smash Bros.-dedicated Nintendo Direct aired today, and it wrapped up by confirming several new amiibo figures. On the list: Cloud (Final Fantasy VII), Bayonetta (Bayonetta 2), Corrin (Fire Emblem Fates),...Read More

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Bayonetta Hits Super Smash Bros

Today was the final Nintendo Direct dedicated to Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. During the presentation, game director Masahiro Sakurai announced the identities of the final two characters in...Read More

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Guitar Hero Live Introduces New Multiplayer Challenge Mode

Guitar Hero Live is introducing a new game mode called “Rival Challenges.” It will be a part of Guitar Hero TV, the always-on playlist of songs that players can  jump...Read More

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The Third Time Is The Charm: Kojima Is Leaving Konami

For real this time. Probably. Nikkei reports that Hideo Kojima is currently starting his own studio, and is speaking to Sony about partnership. Perhaps this will finally put an end...Read More

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Destiny Level Boost Pack Launches You to Level 25

If you want to play Destiny but you don’t want to do the grunt work, there’s a solution. Now Destiny players in the U.K. and North America can buy a...Read More

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Hurry Up: Xbox Elite Controllers Are Selling Out

If you are planning on purchasing an Xbox One Elite Controller sometime soon, well, you’d better get a move-on. According to a Tweet by Phil Spencer, the units are flying...Read More

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Microtransactions Coming to Call of Duty Black Ops III

Activision has announced that microtransactions are coming to Black Ops III. The Call of Duty Points system will be implemented for the first time.Read More

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9 Games That Won’t Break the Bank This Holiday

Christmas is right around the corner, which means if you were planning on getting gifts for the special people in your life, you don’t have much time left. If those...Read More

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New Book Teaches Python Programming with Minecraft

There’s a new book out, “Learn to Program with Minecraft,” that uses Minecraft to teach coding skills. Minecraft is the most popular game in PC-gaming history, and millions of kids play...Read More

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The Fallout 4 Patch On Xbox One Still Isn’t Perfect, But It’s a Start

Fallout 4‘s first patch has arrived, bearing bug-fixes, better performance, and the end of the infinite money glitch. Digital Foundry has just released a technical analysis of the game on...Read More

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The Witcher Announces a Holiday-Outfit Modding Contest

CD Projekt Red, the developer behind The Witcher, has announced a holiday-outfit modding contest for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The prize is a real sword.Read More

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Adorable Platformer Unravel Gets New Trailer & Release Date

Unravel, an upcoming puzzle-platformer for PS4 and Xbox One, is just too darn cute. The game was announced last June during E3 with the most adorable speech ever, and now we have a release...Read More

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No Fable Legends for the Holidays, says Lionhead

The Fable Legends closed beta has been delayed. Now it’s slated for the spring of 2016, according to a post on Lionhead’s official site.Read More