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Hacking is a "Reality of Life," Take-Two Exec Says

Following the massive data breach at PlayStation company Sony, an executive from Grand Theft Auto parent company Take-Two has spoken out to say hacking is a “reality of life,” and that it’s not going away. Speaking Tuesday at the BMO Capital Markets Technology and Digital Media Conference, president Karl Slatoff fielded a question about the […]

GTA 5 Australia Ban Undermines Freedom of Expression, Take-Two Says

Grand Theft Auto parent publisher Take-Two Interactive president Karl Slatoff on Tuesday spoke out against the two Australian retailers that banned Grand Theft Auto V from sale in the country over its controversial content. Speaking during the BMO Capital Markets Technology and Digital Media Conference, Slatoff said the decision, though it won’t impact the company’s […]

Microsoft Teases ‘Splosion Man Dev’s Next Game

While official details are being kept under wraps, Microsoft’s Xbox gaming boss Phil Spencer has teased exciting details about the next project from The Maw and ‘Splosion Man developer Twisted Pixel. Spencer says he’s seen Twisted Pixel’s next title, and explains that, while it’s still early days, the project is shaping up well. The game […]

Tekken 7 Character Lucky Chloe Revealed

Tekken series director Katsuhiro Harada has revealed a new character for fighting game Tekken 7. During the franchise’s recent 20th anniversary celebration in Japan, Harada revealed “Lucky Chloe,” a cat-themed female fighter. As you can see in the announcement video above, she wears a cat costume. The Tekken series is known for its quirky characters, […]

Free-to-Play Doesn’t Have to be Evil, Former BioWare Dev Says

In March 2015 during the Game Developers Conference, the man who led Star Wars: The Old Republic‘s transition from a paid game to a free-to-play title will share his thoughts on free-to-play gaming in a presentation called “Free-to-Play Is Not (Necessarily) Evil.” As part of the presentation, Schubert will share lessons learned from The Old […]

Rise of the Tomb Raider Will be Published by Microsoft

A Microsoft executive has confirmed that the corporation will act as publisher for Square Enix’s Rise of the Tomb Raider for Xbox One. Aaron Greenberg, a marketing manager for Xbox, revealed the deal when responding to a fan on Twitter. @diosmekemeke Yes we are publishing Rise of the Tomb Raider. — Aaron Greenberg (@aarongreenberg) December […]

Xbox One: How to Upload Game Clips Directly to Twitter

Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb has created a quick video tutorial that teaches you how to upload Xbox One video clips directly to Twitter. This feature isn’t new, of course, but if you’re still curious about how it works, this video will definitely help you out. As Hryb shares, the Xbox One Twitter sharing process […]

Arcade Highlight: Titan Arena

If you’ve been paying attention to the Arcade Community, then Titan Arena will come as no surprise. Originall placing in the top ten of our Rock the Cabinet contest under a different name, Titan Arena piqued our interest because of its simple gameplay and customizable weapons. It supports up to 12 players and is a […]

Patch 2.1.2 PTR Patch Notes (Updated 9/12)

Last updated December 9 @ 4:00 a.m. CET. Below you'll find the preliminary PTR patch notes for patch 2.1.2. Please note that this isn't the final version of the patch notes and that some changes may not be documented or described in full detail. PTR PATCH 2.1.2 – v2.1.2.28709 To provide feedback on patch 2.1.2, […]

Gaming Deals: Get a PS4 with Destiny or Far Cry 4 for $400 and More

Sony has the best new deal of the day, with a $400 PlayStation 4 bundle that includes one out of four games: Destiny, NBA2K15, Far Cry 4, or LittleBigPlanet 3. You can find more details about the special offer on the here. Best Buy also has a “buy two games, get a third free” deal […]