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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Age-Rating Says You Can Play as Link as Well as Zelda, Sparking Fan Theories

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The reveal of upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom caught the eye because it features Zelda as the protagonist — a first for the series. But according to an age-rating for the game Link is playable, too. http://dlvr.it/T9c40W

Sony Extends Concord Beta by a Day

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Sony has extended the Concord early access beta by a day. Check out the details. http://dlvr.it/T9c3pc

Daily Deals: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Final Fantasy XVI, HyperX CloudX, and More

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Ahead of Prime Day on Tuesday, now is the time to cash in on some sweet discounts. In particular, some of the biggest games of 2024 are now available at a discount, which makes today a perfect time to pick up a new title you've been holding out on. The best deals for Sunday, July 14, include SMT V: Vengeance, Final Fantasy XVI, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and more. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $39.99 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now on sale for the first time since launch! SMT V: Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. The biggest feature available in this upgraded re-release is the all new Canon of Vengeance route, which is essentially 40 hours of new story content. At $39.99, this is a steal for what will likely end up being one of the most popular RPGs of the year. Final Fantasy XVI for $29.99 Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 has hit a new all time low at Amazon at $29.99. As one of...

Daily Deals: Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4, and More

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This weekend is kicking off with plenty of deals, especially for Nintendo Switch owners. The Target Circle promotion is still ongoing, with loads of discounts that you can still take advantage of. Ahead of Prime Day this week, now is the time to cash in on some sweet discounts. The best deals for Saturday, July 13, include Super Mario RPG, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4, Super Mario Odyssey, and more. Super Mario RPG for $39.75 The remake of Super Mario RPG is $39.75 at Amazon right now, which is the lowest we've seen this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch. It's the perfect Mario title to check out if you're looking for a fun title while awaiting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door next week! Super Mario Odyssey for $34.99 ...

The Best Board Games for Parties and Large Groups in 2024

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These are the best games for groups, from light-hearted party games to nerdy board games for friends to strategize on together! http://dlvr.it/T9Y3f3

$500 aluminum version of the Analogue Pocket looks like the Game Boy’s final form

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Other Pocket iterations have stuck to colorful (and cheaper) plastic. http://dlvr.it/T9Ww53

Type Soul Codes July 2024

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Get your hands on free rewards and bonuses with these new and active Type Soul Codes for July 2024. http://dlvr.it/T9WBT9

Blade Ball Codes July 2024

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Use these active Blade Ball Codes for July 2024 to net bonuses and rewards including free spins on the wheel in the lobby and tickets to open chests. http://dlvr.it/T9WB9j

Mortal Kombat 1’s Ed Boon Confirms Big Balance Changes Are Coming Alongside DLC Character Takeda

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Ed Boon, chief developer of NetherRealm Studios, has revealed Mortal Kombat 1 is set for some big balance changes and offered a new look at upcoming DLC character Takeda. http://dlvr.it/T9Vp63

The First Descendant Dev Nexon Promises to Change Controversial Icons After Destiny Plagiarism Accusations

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The developer of looter shooter The First Descendant has said it will change the icons in the game after it was accused of copying Bungie’s Destiny 2. http://dlvr.it/T9VMRB

The Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Is Up for Preorder at Best Buy

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This is the first time it's available here in the States http://dlvr.it/T9TYDt

College Football 25's Road to Glory Mode Officially Revealed in Latest Deep Dive

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EA Sports has provided a deep dive into fan-favorite single-player mode Road to Glory, revealing how players can live the life of a student-athlete in College Football 25. http://dlvr.it/T9SmrM

The First Descendant Patch 1.0.2 Makes Some Big Changes — Here’s What It Does

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The First Descendant update 1.0.2 is out now across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Here's what it does. http://dlvr.it/T9Smdr

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Goes Free via Amazon Prime

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is one of three extra games to be offered to Amazon Prime members at no additional cost this month. http://dlvr.it/T9SN5l

Double Dragon Is Getting a 3D Beat 'Em Up From Arc System Works

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Guilty Gear maker Arc System Works is reviving the classic side-scrolling arcade game, Double Dragon, as a 3D beat 'em up set to release in 2025. http://dlvr.it/T9Qzqb

Best VR Headset in 2024

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We dive into the deep end of virtual reality to bring you the best VR headsets, which we've all rigorously tested. http://dlvr.it/T9Qkrx

Microsoft asks many Game Pass subscribers to pay more for less

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Launch day access to first-party titles now restricted to $19.99/month "Ultimate" tier. http://dlvr.it/T9QMK7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 a Hot Topic as Microsoft Hikes Xbox Game Pass Prices

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a hot topic in the wake of Microsoft announcing it will increase the price of Xbox Game Pass and introduce a new standard tier which doesn't include day one releases. http://dlvr.it/T9Pyr5

Palworld Dev Signs Deal With Sony to Form Palworld Entertainment and Expand the IP

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The developer of Palworld has signed a deal with Sony to form a new business called Palworld Entertainment to capitalize on the breakout success of the video game by expanding the IP. http://dlvr.it/T9PyXT

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 2 Delayed Just Two Days Before Launch

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Rocksteady Studios has announced that it has pushed back the release date for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's second second, two days before it was supposed to release. http://dlvr.it/T9NZLn

How to Play the Resident Evil Games in Chronological Order

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Wondering how to play the Resident Evil games in order? We're here to help break down the chronology of Capcom's survival horror franchise. http://dlvr.it/T9NKFH

Microsoft’s Amazon Fire TV Ad Declares: ‘You Don’t Need an Xbox to Play Xbox’

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Microsoft is now rolling out Xbox Gaming on Amazon Fire TV, and has released an advert that reinforces the message that you do not need an Xbox console to play Xbox games. http://dlvr.it/T9MXkh

The First Descendant Hit With Destiny Icon Plagiarism Accusations — but There’s Seemingly More to the Story

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The First Descendant, a free-to-play co-op focused looter shooter from Korean games company Nexon, is blowing up across PC and console with big player numbers on Steam specifically. But as players debate the rights and wrongs of its ultra aggressive monetization, another controversy has hit the game. http://dlvr.it/T9M85J

New Hellblade 2 Sales Data Offers a Clearer Picture of How It Did on Xbox Game Pass and the Charts

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New Hellblade 2 sales data reveals that it struggled to crack the sales charts at launch, but that it fared a bit better on Game Pass, landing at number 12 in monthly active users on Xbox. http://dlvr.it/T9LJ99

Best Gaming Headset 2024: Wired and Wireless Options

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We've tested gaming headsets ranging from budget models to fancy wireless ones with 7.1 surround, and everything in between. Based on our testing here are the best gaming headsets. http://dlvr.it/T9L5jT

Preorder PlayStation's New Horizon Forbidden West Aloy Collectible Figure

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Part of The Shapes Collection, you can now preorder PlayStation's Aloy collectible figure from Horizon Forbidden West. http://dlvr.it/T9KqZ8

Bleach Rebirth of Souls, New 3D Fighting Game Following Original Story, Announced Alongside First Trailer

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Bleach Rebirth of Souls, a brand new fighting game that follows the original story, has been officially announced at Anime Expo alongside its first trailer. http://dlvr.it/T9Jycy

Rogue Company Dev Pulls All Dr Disrespect Content, Offers Rogue Buck Refunds Rather Than Real Money

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Hi-Rez Studios has pulled all Dr Disrespect content from Rogue Company after the streamer was found to have sent sexually explicit messages to a minor. http://dlvr.it/T9JbNt

Bloodborne Complete Guide Anniversary Edition Preorders Get a Massive Discount at Amazon

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A beautiful new complete Bloodborne guide from Future Press is coming in September. http://dlvr.it/T9HMCv

Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide Vol. 3 Revealed, Preorders Now Available

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Future Press has revealed its new Elden Ring: Strategy Guide Vol. 3: Shadow of the Erdtree. Preorders are available now. http://dlvr.it/T9HM3z

Daily Deals: Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Pikmin 4, and More

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The weekend is here, and new deals have arrived alongside it! This weekend, you can find discounts on new games, accessories, hardware, and more. The best deals for Sunday, July 7, include Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Dragon's Dogma 2, iPad Air, Persona 3 Reload, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, and more. Tekken 8 for $34.99 We've got a new all-time low for Tekken 8, with 50% off right now at Amazon. Tekken 8 is the latest major fighting game to be released for the current generation of consoles. Over 32 characters are already playable, far surpassing titles like Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1. The online modes far surpass their predecessors, with good netcode and many different ways to play. Pikmin 4 for $34.99 This week at Target, you can save on Pikmin 4, with copies available for just $34.99. As the latest title in the Pikmin series, Pikmin 4 brings loads of new features for fans, new and old alike, to dis...

Daily Deals: Dragon's Dogma 2, iPad Air, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and More

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The weekend is here, and new deals have arrived alongside it! This weekend, you can find discounts on new games, accessories, hardware, and more. The best deals for Saturday, July 6, include Dragon's Dogma 2, iPad Air, Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and more. Dragon's Dogma 2 for $55.99 For the first time since release, Dragon's Dogma 2 is available on sale. You can save $14 off Capcom's latest RPG for a limited time at Amazon. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, "It is a retelling and reimplementation of all of those wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic, including an awesome dynamic world and some of the best combat in the genre that integrates a subtle but amazingly complex physics system." Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) for $399.99 Currently, Best Buy has the 5th Generation Apple iPad Air on sale for $399.99. This device features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB of storage, Wi...

EA Sports FC 25 Will Reportedly Release This September, According to Leak

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EA is looking to usher in a new era of soccer gaming with an EA Sports FC 25 release date of September 27, 2024, according to a recent leak. http://dlvr.it/T9Cjtw

The First Descendant Dev Launches Investigation Into ‘Abusive Users’ as Chat Slammed for Being a 'Cesspool'

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The First Descendant is only a week old but it’s already suffering from a player toxicity problem the developer has said it will investigate. http://dlvr.it/T9CQjJ

It's a Dino Crisis for Capcom as It Abandons New Exoprimal Content Just a Year After Launch

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Capcom’s co-op dinosaur mech game Exoprimal will not receive any new content, the company has announced just a year after the game came out. http://dlvr.it/T9BgcF

Nintendo Says Generative AI Can Be Used in ‘Creative Ways,’ but Highlights IP Issues

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Nintendo has commented on the controversial topic of generative AI in video game development, outline the pros and cons as it sees them. http://dlvr.it/T9BgC6

The First Descendant’s Huge Launch Continues, as Do the Problems

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The First Descendant has enjoyed a big launch, but it’s also been marred by a number of issues that developer Nexon has continued to apologize and offer compensation for. http://dlvr.it/T9BfrH

PlayStation Reveals The Shapes Collection Figures With God of War, Horizon, and Ghost of Tsushima

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PlayStation has announced a new line of collectible figures called The Shapes Collection which includes franchises such as God of War, Horizon, and Ghost of Tsushima. http://dlvr.it/T98hTb

13 Games to Play If You Loved Skyrim

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So many amazing adventures you might not have had yet. http://dlvr.it/T98h7S

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Patch Addresses Overpowered Weapons and More

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Elden Ring developer FromSoftware has released the first hefty game update, Version 1.12.3, following the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, which reduces the strength of overpowered weapons and more. http://dlvr.it/T98JBV

Zenless Zone Zero Review

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Style and substance combine in HoYoverse’s urban gacha brawler. http://dlvr.it/T98Hn1

Final Fantasy 14 Keeps Infamous Low-Poly Grapes Amid Dawntrail Graphical Upgrade

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Final Fantasy 14's infamous low poly grapes remained untarnished despite the rest of the game receiving a big graphical upgrade upon the release of expansion Dawntrail. http://dlvr.it/T97BbM

Man Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Carrying a 6-Inch Master Sword in Public

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A man was sentenced to four months in prison for carrying a six-inch Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda series in public. http://dlvr.it/T96Cgv

Battlefield 3, 4, and Hardline Being Delisted This Month on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

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EA is delisting Battlefield 3, Battlefield 4, and Battlefield: Hardline from the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 digital stores on July 31, 2024. Announced on X/Twitter, the delisting comes ahead of Xbox 360 and PS3 servers for all three games being shut down on November 7, 2024. Thus marks the end of an era for some of the most popular multiplayer shooters of all time. Players who own the games either physically or digitally will still be able to play their single player portions but all multiplayer modes will cease to be playable. All DLC will similarly be removed from sale on July 31. Servers for the PC version of Battlefield 3 will be unaffected by the sunsetting, EA clarified, as will Battlefield 4 and Battlefield: Hardline servers on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Battlefield 3 is perhaps the most beloved of the three and will celebrate its 13th birthday just two weeks ahead of the servers going offline. "Battlefield 3 offers an unforgettable, world-class multiplayer su...

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Has Classic Frank and Even Chuck Skins, but Only if You Preorder

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster completely refreshes the original game but fans who don't love the revised character design of protagonist Frank West can switch back to the original — as long as they preorder. http://dlvr.it/T95qYF

The First Descendant Enjoys Big Player Numbers on Steam Despite ‘Microtransaction Hell’

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Nexon’s free-to-download looter shooter The First Descendant enjoyed a huge launch on Steam, but players have hit out at the ultra aggressive microtransactions. http://dlvr.it/T95pxp

Eagle-Eyed GTA Fan Spots a Single Piece of Jewelry From the GTA 6 Trailer in the New GTA Online Update

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GTA fans have spotted a nod to GTA 6 in the latest GTA Online update. http://dlvr.it/T94m7V

Tech Experts Reveal Why Some Games Run Better on PS5 Despite Xbox Series X Being More Powerful

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It is widely accepted that Microsoft’s Xbox Series X console is the most powerful ever made, so why do some games run better on Sony’s PlayStation 5? That’s a question finally answered by the tech experts at Digital Foundry. http://dlvr.it/T93PgM

The Best SD Cards for Nintendo Switch in 2024

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Time for a storage upgrade? http://dlvr.it/T93PFH

Driving Empire Codes July 2024

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Looking to earn some free items and resources in Driving Empire? We've got you covered. Below, you'll find all of the free codes currently redeemable in the game in July 2024 so you can stock up on new cosmetics and other useful resources. If you're looking to track down new codes the moment they become available, you'll want to make sure you're a member of Driving Empire's official Discord server. If you keep an eye on the Updates channel, you'll see the developers revealing new codes you can cash in within their posts. You should also follow the game's official X account, which will publish these codes when they become available. Of course, you can also keep an eye on this article for a convenient roundup of all active codes. Active Driving Empire Codes July 2024 * 1MILLIONLIKES - Confetti License Plate * 950KLikes - Fuji License Plate How to Redeem Driving Empire Codes To redeem Driving Empire codes, you'll want to boot up the ...