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Path of Exile 'Conquerors of the Atlas' expansion and mobile game announced
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Path of Exile is an incredibly popular Diablo-like action game and recently, developer Grinding Gear Games announced the sequel which lets you carry over your character and cosmetic purchases. However, that wasn't all. An expansion, called Conquerors of the Atlas also made an appearance. However, the highlight for me had to be the announcement of a mobile game for Android and iOS...
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Gears 5 and Minecraft win big at The Golden Joystick Awards
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The Golden Joystick Awards take place every year and they're voted on by the public. This year, some more winners were crowned for 2019. Two Microsoft games, Gears 5 and Minecraft, won the Xbox Game of the Year accolade and the Still Playing Award. As you probably surmised, Gears 5 won the Xbox Game of the Year since it was a new release, and Minecraft bagged the Still Playing Award...
FINALLY A SEQUEL
Diablo-like 'Path of Exile 2' announced, removes socketable gems
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Today, Grinding Gear Games revealed Path of Exile 2. Path of Exile is an incredibly popular Diablo-like console and PC game that relies on only cosmetic microtransactions for continued development. It's free-to-play, but unlike other titles, it doesn't feature a single pay-to-win purchase. I've been playing it for years now and not only has it received game-changing updates, but the...
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Rage 2 lands on the Microsoft Store for PC
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Developed by Avalanche and id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, is now available on PC through the Microsoft Store. It's also included in Xbox Game Pass for PC.
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Gears Tactics and Ori and the Will of the Wisps will be at The Game Awards
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The Game Awards 2019 take place in December, and host Geoff Keighley is hyping them up by teasing a number of amazing Microsoft Exclusives. Not only will Ori and the Will of the Wisps be there, but Gears Tactics — an XCOM-like title set in the Gears of War Universe — will also showcase new gameplay or possibly get a release date.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets a new story trailer
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Get prepared for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order before it release this fall.
It's not over
Xbox Scarlett won't sacrifice power, studio acquisitions aren't over
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Recently, Xbox head Phil Spencer sat down with Eurogamer to discuss everything from studio acquisitions to Project Scarlett. The interview is quite lengthy, but there are a few tidbits that are important to mention from the conversation. The interview started off with some interesting news about Gears 5. Despite the fact that it's been available on Xbox Game Pass, it sold more than Gears of War 4.
A rebuild is coming
BioWare reportedly overhauling Anthem, developing new Mass Effect
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According to a new report from Jason Schreier, a reputable journalist at Kotaku, BioWare is now planning to completely overhaul Anthem, though the studio isn't exactly sure how yet. From the same report, development of a new Mass Effect game has begun.
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How I avoid price traps when shopping for RAM on Black Friday
If you're a PC builder, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop for RAM. But it's important to avoid launching yourself in unprepared.
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order launches on Xbox One and PC
You'll be happy to know that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is available on Xbox One and other platforms. You can buy the game for $60, but there's also a Deluxe Edition with some cosmetic items. If you're an EA Access member, you can get a 10 percent discount.