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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection: hands-on with split-screen at GDC 2015

By Ozzie Mejia, Mar 05, 2015 5:00am PST

One of the Borderlands series' most requested features has been local split-screen co-op. Shacknews recently had a chance to go hands-on with this new feature. So how did local Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel co-op fare?

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"Oz, I think the first two games both had split screen co-op on consoles."

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Evolve and the Quandary of Female Characters

By Brittany Vincent, Feb 24, 2015 10:00am PST

A recent interview discussed why Evolve featured an overwhelming number of male characters in its playable roster, compared to the pithy number of female hunters. Perhaps this disproportionate attitude is indicative of a bigger problem with characters in gaming. 

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"Wait. We're complaining about bad female character writing in games where ALL the character ..."

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Civilization: Beyond Earth update prepares for Starships' arrival

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 20, 2015 11:45am PST

The latest update for Civilization: Beyond Earth is addressing several aspects of the Firaxis strategy game, including trading routes and Wonder effects. However, it will also prepare for the incoming arrival of Sid Meier's Starships by adding in a connectivity feature.

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"Some nice changes. It sounds like they made a bunch of the Wonders more worthwhile."

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Final Score: Evolve

By Josh Hawkins, Feb 18, 2015 2:00pm PST

It's been a while, but it's time to take a look at Evolve's Final Score.

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"I've already got 10 hours out of it and will play at least that much more. That's already good ..."

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WWE 2K15 re-enters Mark Henry's Hall of Pain with new 2K Showcase DLC

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 17, 2015 5:00pm PST

Mark Henry was a bit player in the WWE Universe until 2011 when he suddenly destroyed anything and everything that stepped in front of him. WWE 2K15 is now giving players a chance to relive that ascension with the new "Hall of Pain" 2K Showcase DLC.

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Evolve Review Recap

By Steven Wong, Feb 13, 2015 11:30am PST

If our Evolve review didn't answer all your questions, check out the review recap, where Greg Burke and Ozzie Mejia go further in-depth about the experience.

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"ozzie sounds like the let's player slowbeef to me, it's uncanny. "

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Evolve: Hunter Tips - Class Breakdown

By Shack Staff, Feb 12, 2015 5:00pm PST

We break down the characters and classes of Evolve, and share a few tips to help you keep that Monster on it's toes.

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Evolve - Monster Tips - Become the Perfect Monster

By Shack Staff, Feb 11, 2015 3:00pm PST

Tired of getting stomped by those pesky hunters? Don't worry, we've got your back. 

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"NICE. I thought Daisy tracked by scent. Great to know sneaking works!"

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Evolve's season pass doesn't cover $130+ worth of available DLC

By Daniel Perez, Feb 11, 2015 11:05am PST

There's over $130 worth of downloadable content available for Evolve, and season pass owners get none of it.

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"Smite currently gives you 62 characters for $30. And that $30 pack gives you all future ..."

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Turtle Rock co-founder discusses troubled launches, character progression, and Evolve's DLC plan

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 10, 2015 1:00pm PST

Outside the official launch event for Evolve, Shacknews got the opportunity to talk to Turtle Rock co-founder Phil Robb and discuss Evolve's progression system, the game's DLC plan, and the plan to ensure that Evolve doesn't become the latest blockbuster game plagued by issu...

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Watch Sid Meier and Firaxis construct vessels in Sid Meier's Starships

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 09, 2015 3:00pm PST

Now that fans have had a first glimpse at Sid Meier's Starships, now Sid Meier and Firaxis are offering a look at how to build the ideal starship.

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"Looks great and now I know that Sid is directly involved in this game as well. This is ..."

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Evolve's real monster is a 3GB day-one patch

By Daniel Perez, Feb 09, 2015 6:51am PST

Looking forward to playing Evolve this week? Well, you're going to have to be a little more patient as a 3GB day-one patch has been let loose.

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"Thats your speed. Now Evolves speed with a million folks all trying to update on day one....."

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Evolve Review: Evolution Does Not Happen Overnight

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 08, 2015 9:00pm PST

The wait is over and the monsters of Evolve are rampaging onto PC and consoles this week. Is this a hunt worth embarking on? Our review.

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"Its too much money for what it is, I play SP mostly for I have no time for MP, and it sounds ..."

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Evolve Trailer Jumps Into an Intense Game of Hide-and-Seek

By Steven Wong, Feb 04, 2015 8:25am PST

Evolve hits with a few surprises in its first live-action trailer.

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"Personally I've had enough of "live action" trailers. Just show me real game footage and be ..."

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The next Borderlands will skip previous generation consoles

By Ozzie Mejia, Feb 03, 2015 4:10pm PST

The Borderlands franchise isn't looking backwards with the series' next installment. Today's financial earnings call confirmed that it will be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but not their predecessors.

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"This is very true, there's not much else they can do if they stick to that art style, but right ..."

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