With this year's Tokyo Game Show scheduled to run from the 12-15 of September, Square Enix has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 3 DLC, titled Re Mind.

[i[Re Mind is a free update (free DLC? isn't that a swear word for investors?) and will see Sora and friends travelling to a familiar realm as they face off against the mysterious Organisation XIII. Square has stated that the DLC will include a new battle form, new bosses and enemies and more Keyblades. Additionally, you'll also be able to switch to series regulars Aqua, Riku and Roxas during some of the new battles.

Check out the trailer below for a better look at the Re Mind content!

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A new trailer for Capcom's Project Resistance has debuted ahead of Tokyo Game Show, and looks to be a successor to Resident Evil: Outbreak.

The trailer depicts four characters in a laboratory environment [though, one that's not a particularly sterile] facing off against waves of zombies, lickers and other foes.

While not actual gameplay footage, it does lend credence to the fan-theory that the teased project would be co-operative, and perhaps following on from Outbreak.

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Despite being developed by one of the best action game studios in the business, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order falls short of its predecessors. Gameplay more often than not turns to button mashing monotony and is only briefly satisfying when playiing with a new character,

On paper, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has everything it needs to be a superb game. Team Ninja developed it, arguably one of the most impressive action game studios in the industry. It has a roster, overflowing with fan favourites and is the follow up to two highly-revered (among fans) superhero ARPGs that released a decade ago. With that many stellar ingredients in its favour this game should be great, but ultimately feels lacking.

If you've turned on a TV or been on the internet in the last five years, you'll immediately recognize at least a handful of the game's characters. The roster is stacked with familiar faces from Marvel's vast history, with many showing direct influence from the MCU. The story is a fresh slate for the series, but its overall arc is relatively similar to the recent Avengers movies.

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Learn everything you need to know about Ghost Recon Breakpoint and what you will experience on Auroa. The game will be available on the 4th October on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

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To provide a bit of background before we jump into my impressions of the VariDesk, I've struggled with scoliosis and a plethora of other back issues for the vast majority of my life. I rarely go a day without experiencing back or neck pain and am a frequent daily user of brain-numbing pain management medication. I've spent years in doctors and chiropractor offices but gave up as everything I tried felt like it was there to mask the pain and not fix it in a meaningful way. While a standing desk isn't going to make everything better suddenly, I was hopeful that it would help with some of my daily pains and discomfort. I've been looking into Standing Desks for a few months now and was thrilled when VariDesk reached out and provided us with one at no cost.

Right off the bat, the VariDesk is an absolute breeze to set up. There are no bible-length instructions or a myriad of tools you'll need to assemble. The VariDesk is ready to go straight out of the box. The packaging keeps the unit safe and secure while it ships to you and will take all of five minutes to open up and put on your preferred surface.

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Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a wonderful idea that fails to deliver on almost every level. While it can be breath-taking to look at, it is a tedious chore and needlessly unforgiving. I applaud Patrice Désilets and his team for attempting something new and fresh, but great ideas alone do not make for great games.

One of the great things about video games is that game developers can make literally anything. While we may get an almost endless supply of down the barrel shoot stuff titles, there is an ever-growing number of games delving into areas left relatively unexplored. There are also those taking a well-worn idea and reimagining it into something new and fresh. Game designer extraordinaire Patrice Désilets of Assassin’s Creed fame has put his buckles and swashes behind him to take on a very different type of open-world adventure with his new development house Panache Digital Games.

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Hideo Kojima isn't just thinking of gamers when it comes to who will play Death Stranding – he thinks movie goers will be playing the game as well.

The game will include a 'Very Easy Mode' for those that don't normally play video games. Kojima believes a number of people will buy the game purely to see the performances of actors like Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lea Seydoux.

In addition to the big names headlining the game, Death Stranding is expected to feature a number of cameos, with director Guillermo Del Toro already appearing in the game, as well as games industry veteran and Kojima fan-club president, Geoff Keighley.

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It's time to refuel the bike and head back to the Pacific Northwest. PlayStation 4 exclusive, Days Gone is set to receive an update next week which will add a New Game Plus mode, allowing players to play through the story again with "previously earned weapons, bike upgrades, NERO boosters, skills, recipes, encampment trust and credits, collectibles, and trophy progress unlocked from the beginning."

Announced on the PlayStation Blog, New Game Plus will arrive on September 13 and can be initiated from any saved game, provided the "I'm Never Giving Up" storyline has been completed. Players will have access to all of the previous difficulties along with two new ones in the form of "Hard II" and "Survival II". Both new difficulties can be played by new players too, but you'll probably want to start with one a tad easier for your first time through.

On top of New Game Plus, the update will also feature new trophies, "Including one related to a mysterious new weapon from an agent that only operates in the shadows." The weapon in question looks to be the MB-150 sniper rifle, which appeared in a couple of the previous Syphon Filter games, which were also developed by Sony Bend.

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The critically acclaimed Return of the Obra Dinn is coming to consoles later this year.

News came originally as part of yesterday's Nintendo Direct, however developer Lucas Pope has since clarified that the title will be coming to all major console platforms.

The ports are being handled by Warp Digital, which is tasked with converting a 1-bit 800x450 game – a task that Pope noted is "harder than it might look."

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When played with a group of friends The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan is an undeniably fun experience. However, the main story and core game feel rather skeletal when not being filled out by the real-world flesh and blood of your nearest and dearest. Bugs and performance issues constantly nag, but the real disappointment is that as a horror story Man of Medan is not even close to being as smart or fun as its predecessor. I hope the next entry in The Dark Pictures anthology can recapture the gore and glory from Until Dawn.

What's your favourite scary video game?

For me, that's a rather complicated and involved question, but when it comes to "traditional" horror, then Supermassive Games' 2015 love letter to horror Until Dawn would rank at the top of the list. It is a well written and deeply satisfying self-aware horror opus that delivered scares, tension, and buckets of digital gore. So, when I heard that Supermassive was reteaming with horror indie icon Larry Fessenden for another choice-driven journey into fear, I knew I had to join them!

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UPDATE: For reasons unknown, Deadly Premonition is still not available on the NZ & AU eShop.

In an unexpected yet excellent announcement, Nintendo has revealed that Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise, a sequel to the cult-classic survival horror original that released back in 2010 will release next year.

Announced during Nintendo's latest Direct Stream, the sequel will follow FBI agent Aaliyah Davis and her investigation of an old serial killer case. Naturally, her case is connected to an old case handled by the protagonist from the first game, FBI agent Francis York Morgan.

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Ikumi Nakamura, the creative director for Ghostwire: Tokyo has announced her departure from Tango Gameworks.

Nakamura was with the studio for nine years, joining just one month before it was acquired by Zenimax. During this time she served as lead art designer for The Evil Within and its 2017 sequel.

Most recently she gained online fame after her charismatic reveal of Ghostwire: Tokyo during Bethesda's E3 2019 Showcase.

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The long rumoured Nintendo Switch port of Overwatch looks to have leaked ahead of its official announcement in today's Nintendo Direct.

Thanks, yet again to some retail leaks the Switch port of the hero-shooter appears to be releasing on October 18. Overwatch initially released on PS4, Xbox One and PC back in May 2016 and has seen a steady stream of updates and content since launch.

The official announcement is expected this morning at 10 AM during Nintendo's Direct stream.

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Thanks to eagle-eyed gamers and another website slip-up, it looks to be all but confirmed that Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered are coming to the Nintendo Switch in the form of a bundle.

Spotted on German retailer The Console Club, the listing has since been taken down, but showed the two titles bundled together for €38.90 (just under $69).

With Ubisoft's decision to move the franchise from annual instalments to bi-annually, we've already seen several ports and remasters of previous entries. Assassin's Creed III Remastered was recently released on the Switch earlier in the year, so it's likely (if the news turns out true) that we'll see this new bundle in time for Christmas.

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While it's likely Dave Bautista won't be in the Gears of War movie, that hasn't stopped the WWE star from appearing elsewhere in the franchise.

Announced on Twitter today, his wrestling persona Batista will be available as a playable character in Gears 5 multiplayer between September 15 and October 28 in conjunction with the WWE Clash of Champions event.

"Dave has long been passionate about joining the Gears franchise, and we’re thrilled to be working in partnership with him to bring his signature WWE style to the game," said developer The Coalition.

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I was foolishly naive when I started this game last week.

In the lead up to WoW Classic's release, I'd been laughing with friends about how many players were going to struggle in the original version of Azeroth; how they had never known the struggles we veterans faced back in the day, and how modern WoW had made them soft and entitled.

Not me, though... I had been there when server queues were a nightly thing, levelled countless characters to 60 and beyond, and stood over the defeated remains of Ragnaros, Onyxia, C'thun and others. I knew what Classic had in store for me, and was ready to grind it out.

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Studios are constantly looking for ways to keep players invested in their games once the credits have rolled. For many gamers, the experience only truly begins once the endgame starts and in typical fashion, Gearbox is making sure to pack plenty of content into the eagerly anticipated Borderlands 3.

The developer took to the stage during PAX West to reveal how they intend to keep players hooked on the loop long after completing the main story. The three main features outlined by Gearbox during the presentation are the return of True Vault Hunter Mode, Guardian Rank and the addition of Mayhem Mode.

True Vault Hunter Mode is Borderland 3's equivalent of New Game Plus and will see players taking on the story again from the beginning, except this time they'll keep all of their attributes, skills and weapons from their first playthrough. Enemy difficulty will, of course, be increased to keep the combat fun and challenging during the second run.

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CD Projekt Red has dropped another gameplay walkthrough for its soon-to-be-released Cyberpunk 2077.

Set in a new area called Pacifica, the video shows off two gangs – The Voodoo Boys and The Animals – and how the player can choose to interact with them.

Different play styles can allow for a run-and-gun attitude, or avoid confrontation by hacking networks, objects, and people.

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While servers for WoW Classic are under siege from scores of players, Blizzard is gearing up for another war with Sina Games – creator of the mobile game Glorious Saga.

A lawsuit has been filed against the Chinese developer for a "massive infringement" on Blizzard's IP.

Even the briefest of glances at Glorious Saga will spot infringing assets, with Blizzard claiming that "every monster, creature, animal, and vehicle in the Infringing Game was copied from the Warcraft games."

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CD Projekt Red has their hands full with Cyberpunk 2077 right now, but that hasn't stopped the developers from listening to fan feedback and making changes to the game before its April release.

With the release of Cyberpunk 2077 drawing closer, CD Projekt Red are slowly trickling out more information about the highly anticipated title.

The folks at Metro sat down with senior concept artist Marthe Jonkers to discuss the world of Cyberpunk and its colourful inhabitants. Following some criticism in the past, the studio is doing away with gender selection in the character customisation options. The studio is focusing on making Cyberpunk 2077 "a video game that's really inclusive".

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Take a final look at Man of Medan before you delve into the first terrifying game from The Dark Pictures Anthology! Don’t … Play… Alone! Out 30th August on Playstation 4, Xbox One & PC Digital.

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Astral Chain is one of the most exciting new IPs I've played in years. From its stunning combat design to its gorgeous visuals, it packs a punch in almost every area. Combat feels incredible and the Legions add a huge amount of options to how you tackle any given battle. Some may fault the game for its more quiet moments and investigations, but the contrast they offer to the frantic action, feels near-perfect in its execution.

I was all of ten minutes into Platinum Games' latest when I realised I was in for one hell of an insane ride. From the epic Anime theme song to the incredible character designs and stunning combat effects, there's just so much to love. Platinum Games have crafted yet another genre-defining action-packed experience that, if played right, will lead to another stellar franchise for the veteran developers.

Right from its opening moments, Astral Chain assaults the player with a cacophony of visual and audio delights as you hack, slash, blast and investigate your way through a beautiful world on the brink of complete disaster.

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The closure of Telltale Games in 2018 cut short the life of a number of beloved franchises, however a new company is seeking to resurrect the studio.

LCG Entertainment has purchased the assets and back catalogue rights to the majority of Telltale's games.

The new Telltale Games will be headed up by Jamie Ottilie and Brian Waddle.

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Development of New Line's upcoming Mortal Kombat movie is well under way. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the casting of two more key characters from the prolific fighting series.

Jessica McNamee, who recently starred in The Meg is reportedly in final negotiations to play Sonya Blade. Australian actor Josh Lawson, best known for his run on House of Lies has signed a deal to play Kano.

Lewis Tan, who most recently starred in Wu Assassins and Deadpool 2 is in the final stages of signing on to play an undisclosed role. With Joe Taslim already being cast as Sub Zero, Tan could potentially be playing series favourite Scorpion.

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Techland has pulled back the curtain on its E3 2019 walkthrough, offering 26 minutes of new gameplay.

Narrated by lead game designer Tymon Smektala, we follow our hero, Aiden Caldwell as he sets out to solve a water crisis facing the surviving people of the city.

Throughout the walkthrough, we're treated to some gory combat, fast-paced traversal, and narrative choices that shape the world and how the mission plays out.

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Rad isn’t really dramatically reinventing any wheels, but it’s the perfect wee game to have sitting on your HD for some casual fun. You can bust out a run in its delightfully weird world in an hour or so and have a slightly different experience each time. It may not inspire the sort of rabid devotion of something like Spelunky, but it’s a great gaming snack between meals.

Post-apocalyptic games are so old hat. But what about post-double-apocalyptic? That’s the (slightly) novel setting that Double Fine (wonder where they got the idea?) have come up with for their new rogue-like, Rad. Rad sees players assuming the role of a teen member of a community clinging to survival in a blasted landscape, as you do. The first apocalypse “wasn’t much of a surprise” the game tells us, being of the nuclear annihilation variety, but a second rather abruptly shut down a technologically advanced culture known as the “Menders” in the middle of their recovery operation, and their mysterious machinery also litters the mutant-infested landscape. The teen protagonist must adventure beyond the safety of their village into this dangerous land, as they’re tasked with restoring essential resources for the community. (Aren’t you always?) But before they go, they get a bit of a Mender upgrade (via mystical keytar) that will allow them to turn the inevitable radioactive mutations, which come with wandering the (randomly generated) landscape to their advantage.

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Control is a mesmerising dive into the warped world of the supernatural that sets a new high bar for world design alongside its bizarre, yet compelling story, and power fantasy combat.

Playing through Control is like playing through a fever dream - grounded in things you understand, but with everything slightly off-kilter, the edges of reality blurred, and with nothing quite making sense.

Yet, Remedy has somehow managed to balance the experience of a fever dream with the modicum the control necessary to make the experience empowering, instead of overwhelming.

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The director for Sony's Uncharted film, Dan Trachtenberg has left the project due to "creative differences."

Trachtenberg was brought on at the beginning of this year, after the departure of Shawn Levy. This now marks the fifth director to leave the project.

In addition to directors, the Uncharted project has had a number of writers and actors attached at one time or another.

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Pre-Order Now. Available for PlayStation®4 on November 8, 2019. Through their first face-to-face meetup, Sam learns of Mama’s tragic connection to BTs. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation®4. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the DEATH STRANDING. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time. Starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.

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Shenmue III resumes the epic storyline started by master storyteller Yu Suzuki more than 20 years ago. Suzuki, a pioneer of open-world games and immersive experiences, is set to add a bold new chapter to the sweeping tale of young martial artist Ryo Hazuki.

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Get ready to explore a world unknown in this all-new action adventure from Remedy Entertainment and 505 Games. You play as Jesse Faden, a new Director of a secretive agency in New York, taken over by otherworldly threat. This is her story. Grab hold of your Service Weapon, utlilize your superhuman powers and get ready to regain Control. #ControlRemedy

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Pre-Order Now. Available for PlayStation®4 on November 8, 2019. As a BRIDGES member, Deadman knows the ways of the living – and the dead. From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes an all-new, genre-defying experience for the PlayStation®4. Sam Bridges must brave a world utterly transformed by the DEATH STRANDING. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time. Starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.

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Survival shooter DayZ is no longer in the crosshairs of the Australian Classification Board, following worldwide changes to the game.

The Classification Board was seeking to ban all copies of the title in Australia due to cannabis being available as an in-game consumable.

In response, developer Bohemia Interactive has removed all instances of the item – not just in Australia, but in all other countries as well.

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Remnant: From the Ashes is a spectacular co-op experience when played with friends, and a potentially frustrating one when played with strangers. While procedural generation can lead to some monotony, a solid combat engine and incredible creature design make it a punishing, yet incredibly satisfying joy to play. The game is held back by several bugs and crashes, but this shouldn't stop you from giving it a go.

I vividly recall wondering to myself as I resurrected for the fourth or fifth, or was it the sixth time, under the broken skyline of a shattered cityscape – Am I actually good enough to review this bloody game? Sure, I had lain waste to many of the city’s minor denizens, beings twisted by a pervasive alien infestation known as The Root and remade into horrors. I had even helped in the destruction of a couple of the world’s gatekeepers, corrupted monstrosities whose pain, suffering and anger transformed them into creatures of pure nightmare. So, I logged out and took an hour or so to gather myself. Upon re-entering the shattered world, I was joined by a couple of friends, and together we not only triumphed where I had failed numerous times before, but I began to see why I failed, or more accurately how the game had failed me, but I will get to that in a bit.

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Public showing of the game has previously been limited to cinematic trailers, with the gameplay footage only being shown behind closed doors.

Both fan and critical reception has been mixed at best, but I'm holding out hope that Crystal Dynamics can make it work.

In the expanded footage below, we get a good look at the "A-Day" prologue mission, which will act as a tutorial for players. The gameplay shows off how the Avengers handle and the gameplay associated with their respective powers and abilities.

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A sequel to 2017's Little Nightmares has been announced by Bandai Namco and is set for a 2020 release.

Little Nightmares II will tell the sotry of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by the humming transmission of a distant signal tower.

He'll be accompanied by Six; our yellow raincoat-wearing hero from the first game, who will serve as an AI companion in the sequel.

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GreedFall releases 10th September on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One! GreedFall, the upcoming RPG from Spiders Studio, will send you on a voyage to uncharted lands when it releases 10th September on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. On the island of Teer Fradee, you’ll forge your own destiny - but you will not be alone. In the latest “Companions Trailer”, Spiders and Focus Home Interactive emphasise the importance of your companions, your relationships with them and the stories they bring. In GreedFall, you are a diplomat above all else. What defines your character is how you deal with the unique situations your position puts you in and the company you choose to keep. Think your choices well, as each of the companions you encounter on your journey belongs to one of the many factions or guilds, with all the prejudices and ambitions this may bring. Beyond the influence of their faction’s goals, each companion has their own personal quests. Ignore them for too long and they may decide to leave you. Help them and you could have an ally – or lover – for life. Your companions will notice what you say and do, so consider their reactions before committing to a decision. Think carefully when picking which two companions to bring with you, as each have unique skills to offer. If you suspect a challenging fight ahead, consider bringing along Coin Guard mercenary Kurt, who can be kitted out as a tough front-line warrior. Outside of combat, be cautious when entering diplomacy with a faction one of your companions are antagonistic with. Your choices will shape the world, along with the lives of those in it.

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The Surge 2: Prepare for launch with the Gamescom Gameplay Overview Trailer - just one month to go!

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More than a century after the bombs, Arizona is dying. The Patriarch of Colorado has promised to save it if the Desert Rangers can rescue his land from his three bloodthirsty children. In this tactical RPG the Rangers must travel North to build a new base, equip a vehicle, train recruits, explore Colorado’s hostile frozen wastes, meet the locals—and decide which ones to help. In Wasteland 3 the fate of Arizona depends on the fate of Colorado. Wasteland 3 will be arriving in Spring 2020 on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, Playstation®4, Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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Learn how to unleash your inner Vault Hunter on Sept 13 with the help of Lilith and the Crimson Raiders' “Official Guide to the Borderlands”. #LetsMakeSomeMayhem

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E3 has come and gone, and Gamescom is right around the corner with promises of even more game announcements. We don’t know if and when we might get official announcements, but we’ve compiled a list of games rumored to be in development that may shock you.

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With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself. Gears 5 launches on September 10th. Play 4 days early with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or the Gears 5: Ultimate Edition.

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You haven’t seen darkness. Not yet. A great battle approaches. What was once a symbol of humanity’s determination has now become a battleground against the Nightmares of our past. Destiny 2: Shadowkeep launches October 1.

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Rise and be remade to win! You are the chosen one, now it’s time to begin. Who among you will make this sacrifice?

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Check out this selection of indie titles coming to Nintendo Switch soon in our Indie World showcase!

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Pilot a heavily armed Gravcycle in Disintegration, a new sci-fi first-person shooter unlike any other. Command your troops on the ground as you battle through a thrilling single-player campaign, and compete in frenetic PvP multiplayer against other pilots and their crews. Disintegration will be available in 2020 for PlayStation 4.

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RAZE HELL. DOOM Eternal launches on 11.22.19. Watch the reveal of the DOOM Hunter, one of DOOM Eternal’s new and most formidable enemies.

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Drive into your first adrenaline-fueled look at gameplay for Need for Speed™ Heat, a vibrant street-racer where daytime is a bright sunny, urban environment and night a dangerous neon playground. Turn the key. Burn all limits.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch will launch digitally and in retail on October 15th, 2019.

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Sony is finally bringing Insomniac Games into its fold of Worldwide Studios.

The publisher made the announcement today via Twitter:

"Joining the WWS family gives Insomniac even greater opportunities to achieve our studio vision of making positive and lasting impressions on people's lives," said Insomniac founder and CEO Ted Price.

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