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Carl Sagan pitched a Contact video game in 1983

Famed astronomer Carl Sagan wanted to bring his expertise to the world of video games in the 1980s, a recently unearthed pitch document reveals.
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Original Game Boy Pokemon games return for 3DS eShop in February

Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow are due to hit the Nintendo 3DS eShop as Virtual Console titles in commemoration of the franchise's 20th anniversary.
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess remake launching for Wii U in 2016

Nintendo will launch a visually updated version of its Wii launch title The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Wii U next year.
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System Shock’s new owner discusses remake, possible sequel

After purchasing the rights to the franchise, publisher Night Dive Studios is now discussing a remake and sequel for the cult classic PC game System Shock.
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Microsoft stuffed Windows 10 into your Xbox One today. Here’s what’s changing

Microsoft launched a major update for its Xbox One console, significantly overhauling the system's interface and introducing many long-requested features.
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Time-twisting adventure Life is Strange hits retail in 2016

Square Enix's episodic adventure game series Life is Strange will see a limited edition retail release for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in 2016.
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J. J. Abrams partners with Infinity Blade developer for upcoming Spyjinx

Film director J.J. Abrams has partnered with Shadow Complex developer Chair to produce Spyjinx, an upcoming strategy game for PCs and mobile platforms.
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Officially licensed Friday the 13th game clears Kickstarter goal

Gun Media has reached its Kickstarter goal for Friday the 13th: The Game, ensuring a release next year for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs.
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Nintendo Badge Arcade released for free on 3DS

Nintendo has released Nintendo Badge Arcade, a 3DS app that allows players to outfit their Home screens with unique customization items earned via gameplay.
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Mario fan fully recreates a series obscurity in Super Mario Maker

Nintendo fan "Forteblast" has fully recreated one of the most obscure entries in Nintendo's flagship Super Mario franchise using Super Mario Maker.
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Rock Band creator launches music-driven pet sim BeatNiks

Rock Band and Guitar Hero creator Harmonix taps the mobile market with BeatNiks, a music-driven virtual pet simulation for iOS and Android devices.
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Rocket League receives gameplay-altering update with new mutators

The latest patch for Rocket League adds new options to change in-game ball physics and driving mechanics, giving veterans a new degree of challenge.
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Helldivers coming to Steam in December with bundled expansions

After debuting for PlayStation consoles earlier this year, Arrowhead's co-op twin-stick shooter Helldivers is coming to PC platforms via Steam in December.
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Nintendo’s PlayStation prototype seen in action for the first time

A one-of-a-kind Nintendo PlayStation prototype was successfully restored to working condition and shown in action for the first time ever.
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Microsoft reveals first batch of 104 backward compatible Xbox 360 games

Microsoft's Major Nelson revealed that more than 100 Xbox 360 games will be playable on the Xbox One with a system update launching later this week.
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Banner Saga 2 delayed to 2016, series console ports in limbo

Stoic's tactical-RPG sequel The Banner Saga 2 will miss its originally scheduled 2015 release date, placing promised console ports in jeopardy.
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Blizzard’s Overwatch hits retail for PS4, Xbox One, and PCs in spring 2016

Blizzard's Overwatch is coming to the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PCs as part of an "Origins Edition" retail package launching in the spring of 2016
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Steam’s ‘misleading’ Grand Theft Auto V sale runs afoul of UK authority

The Advertising Standards Authority in the UK has reprimanded Steam creator Valve over "misleading" tactics used to promote Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V.
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Steam launches Item Stores for user-made content

Digital PC gaming platform Steam has introduced Item Stores, a new feature that allows game developers to sell in-game content via a web interface.
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Fallout 4’s Pip-Boy companion app out now for iOS and Android

Wastelanders and vault-dwellers take note: Bethesda has released its free Fallout 4 companion app Fallout Pip-Boy via Google Play and the iTunes App Store.
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Hearthstone introduces co-op as part of a limited-time event

Blizzard's online collectible card game Hearthstone will roll out its first-ever co-op gameplay session this week with a special limited-time Tavern Brawl.
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Bethesda launches new Fallout Vault Boy collectible bobbleheads

Bethesda is now accepting pre-orders for a new series of five-inch Vault Boy bobbleheads inspired by the upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4.
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Konami shutters Metal Gear Online developer Kojima Productions LA

Konami has shut down Kojima Productions Los Angeles, the studio responsible for the online multiplayer component of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
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Dust off your Game Boy for this official Gunman Clive demake

After seeing ports across multiple Nintendo consoles and portables, indie run-and-gun shooter Gunman Clive's latest destination is...the Game Boy.
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Fan modders turn Sonic Generations into a 3D Mario game

Dedicated Sonic fans have released a comprehensive mod for the PC version of 2011's Sonic Generations, introducing Nintendo's Mario as a playable character.
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Sony adds over 100 games to PlayStation Now, including Capcom classics

Sony has greatly expanded its PlayStation Now streaming subscription service, adding more than 100 PlayStation 3 games to its unlimited-play lineup.
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Skullgirls creator releasing free PS4 prototype of next game

Skullgirls developer Lab Zero Games announced that it will release a free prototype version of its action-RPG Indivisible for the PlayStation 4.
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The Binding of Isaac adds 'over 100 hours' of gameplay in new DLC

A sizable expansion for Edmund McMillen's The Binding of Isaac is now available on Steam, adding a new gameplay mode and hundreds of new items.
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SNK Playmore to renew focus on console and mobile game development

SNK Playmore announced that it will shift its development focus to the console and mobile gaming sectors, following major changes in its pachinko business.
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Facebook’s Zuckerberg pledges to put an end to Candy Crush spam

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg vowed to significantly scale back unsolicited game messages exchanged between users on the social networking site.
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Shenmue III project update details the return of a cult classic

Following up on a $6 million Kickstarter campaign, Shenmue III's creative team has posted a project update detailing early testing of gameplay elements.
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Mass Effect 2, Magicka 2 free for PlayStation Plus members in November

Sony announced that it will give away free digital copies of BioWare's sci-fi epic Mass Effect 2 for PlayStation Plus members in November.
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Twitch embraces the arts with Creative category, Bob Ross marathon

Twitch has expanded its gaming-focused streaming service, introducing a new "Creative" category featuring artists, musicians, and other creators.
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Sci-fi shooter Titanfall hits mobile in 2016

Respawn Entertainment's sci-fi mech shooter series Titanfall will continue on iOS and Android devices with a slate of games from developer Particle City.