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StarCraft 2 Legacy of the Void Closed Beta Impressions: Archon Mode

By Steven Wong, Apr 13, 2015 1:00pm PDT

One of the biggest features coming to StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void is the cooperative Archon mode, where two players take control of the same base. The mode is accessible in the closed beta, and we try our hand at cooperating. If only we weren't our own worst enemies. Che...

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StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void enters Closed Beta on March 31st

By Steven Wong, Mar 18, 2015 12:26pm PDT

StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void will start its closed beta on March 31st, giving participants the chance to try out the new units and experience the two-player cooperative Archon mode. 

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Battlefield Hardline Open Beta Impressions: Fighting on the Streets, Highways, and Data Networks

By Nathaniel Hohl, Feb 06, 2015 1:00pm PST

We jump into Battlefield Hardline's new open beta to see how far this large-scale game of cops and robbers has come.

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"Before last nights BF4 shackbattle a few of us checked this out and I think we were all ..."

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Evolve trailer hunts for the Savage Goliath

By Steven Wong, Oct 17, 2014 6:55am PDT

The Evolve Big Alpha starts later this month, and pre-ordering the game guarantees you a spot. As incentive, this trailer gives a menacing look at the Savage Goliath skin

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"hmm, so we should underhype as much as possible? thought this might be the next big thing in ..."

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Escape Dead Island takes a new survival horror approach

By Robert Workman, Jul 01, 2014 8:24am PDT

Escape Dead Island will introduce a new style of play to the series.

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"so we're getting Dead Island 2, the Dead Island DotA clone and now Escape Dead Island ..."

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EverQuest director discusses Landmark's growth and connection to EverQuest Next

By Ozzie Mejia, Jun 25, 2014 3:00pm PDT

Landmark has ballooned into more than just a supplement to EverQuest Next. Franchise Director Dave Georgeson talks to Shacknews about the game's future and how it will inevitably connect to Sony's next big MMORPG.

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Battlefield: Hardline: Cops and Robbers in an all-new warfare

By Steven Wong, Jun 18, 2014 2:35pm PDT

Battlefield: Hardline pits Police against Criminals in an all-out war on the city streets. We put our skills to the test in the beta and see how well the game upholds the Battlefield name.

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Battlefield Hardline beta due for Xbox One

By Robert Workman, Jun 16, 2014 10:10am PDT

Battlefield: Hardline will get its own special beta on Xbox One.

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"Beta just means demo where if you criticize the beta in any way gamers on internet forums will ..."

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Landmark competition opens to feature user-created content in-game

By Steve Watts, May 05, 2014 7:00am PDT

EverQuest Next's Landmark creation tool has kicked off a competition to create buildings that will be used in the final game. You can earn an item for your trouble, along with the knowledge that your actual creation will be featured in the final game.

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New Doom beta only coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 04, 2014 11:30am PDT

While MachineGames' shooter is cross-gen, the Doom beta will not. Bethesda has confirmed that the beta will only be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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"Yeah, what they're saying is only the latest generation of the 3 main platforms, even though the ..."

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Final Fantasy XIV free PS4 beta weekend starts now

By Andrew Yoon, Apr 04, 2014 6:00am PDT

If you want to explore the world of Eorzea, you'll be able to do so for free this weekend through an open beta.

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Landmark adds Player Studio this month

By Steve Watts, Apr 02, 2014 10:30am PDT

Landmark, the EverQuest Next creation suite, will become compatible with Player Studio sometime this month. That will allow you to use the simple creation tools and sell your items on the marketplace for real revenue.

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EverQuest Next Landmark is now just 'Landmark'

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 27, 2014 8:00am PDT

Today, you'll be able to jump into Sony Online Entertainment's creation tool--but it'll be with a different name. EQN Landmark is now simply "Landmark."

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Project Spark open beta goes live on Xbox One

By Andrew Yoon, Mar 18, 2014 8:45am PDT

Project Spark, Microsoft's build 'em up for Xbox and PC, is now available as an open beta on Xbox One. That means you no longer need to use a beta...

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Titanfall: Hardpoint Domination mode caught on video

By Andrew Yoon, Feb 12, 2014 11:30am PST

The final Titanfall video we have from the upcoming beta showcases one more mode: Hardpoint Domination. Once again, this mode can be found in most...

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