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James Cameron has been trying to bring cult sci-fi manga Battle Angel Alita to the big screen for the best part of two decades. When he found himself tied up in the world of Pandora for Avatar (opens in new tab) and its long-awaited sequels, he passed the directing directing …
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January, 2019
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10 January
The latest free game from Epic Games Store is the wondrous What Remains of Edith Finch
Nothing draws people in like free stuff, and the Epic Games Store is giving you a great reason to visit by giving away a free game every two weeks. First there was Subnautica (opens in new tab), then Super Meat Boy, and from now until January 24 you can grab …
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10 January
New Red Dead Online battle royale mode Gun Rush ups the ante with 32 players and plenty of guns
We all knew this was coming: Red Dead Online (opens in new tab) got another battle royale mode in today’s update, and it’s much bigger than the existing bow-and-arrow battle royale Make It Count (opens in new tab). It’s called Gun Rush, and it pits up to 32 players against …
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7 January
Overwatch short story confirms Soldier 76 likes guys and thats rad
Overwatch (opens in new tab) expands its roster with new heroes a few times a year, but sometimes it’s just as exciting to learn more about one that’s been here from the start. A new short story from Overwatch lead writer Michael Chu is our first real look at the …
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3 January
Is Infinity Ward already teasing the new Call of Duty? Maybe, but reports say its not Ghosts 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (opens in new tab) has only just released its first batch of DLC (opens in new tab), but the internet is already talking about the next instalment in Activision’s mammoth first-person shooter franchise. That’s because Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward is back on its …
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2 January
After 2 short videos, Jack Blacks new gaming YouTube channel has already surpassed 2.5 million subscribers
My brain is turning to jelly a bit. Between Soulja Boy’s now-defunct line of bootleg consoles (opens in new tab)and the equally unlikely Mad Box console from Project Cars developer Slightly Mad Studios (opens in new tab), I’m kind of losing my grip on reality. So, why not add Jack …
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December, 2018
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30 December
“These characters are like my children”: Street Fighters community players, creators, and fans on what makes the series so special
For over 30 years, Street Fighter has been at the pinnacle of the fighting game genre. Like a crafty veteran prize fighter, Capcom has managed to not only keep up with its competition, but outfox it along the way. Rivalries with the likes of Mortal Kombat and The King Of …
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23 December
What are video game engines and what do they do?
Frostbite, Unity, Unreal… we’ve all heard of the world’s most popular game engines and seen their logos in front of games such as PUBG, Firewatch and Battlefield V (opens in new tab). You’ve probably seen their jaw-dropping tech demos (opens in new tab) that highlight advancements in lighting, animation, physics …
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22 December
How to get started in indie game development
Okay, so you’ve got a killer idea for a game but have no idea where to start. Or maybe you have a vague idea, but the sheer volume of things to consider makes going beyond your initial idea seem overwhelming and stops you from getting past the first steps in …
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21 December
Best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate characters
There are over 70 characters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (opens in new tab) and it can take a long time to master just one. Only eight are available from the get-go and it can feel like an eternity of battles before they’re all unlocked. While this isn’t a definitive …
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