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Patrick Klepek
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Senior reporter at Kotaku, streaming Mario deaths at youtube.com/patrickklepek

Twisted Pixel has split off from Microsoft, and is once again an independent studio, according to a report from IGN. This isn’t the first time Microsoft has allowed a developer to go off on their own; it happened to Bungie back in 2007. Given Destiny’s success, perhaps they regret that decision now. Read more

Davey Wreden, co-creator of The Stanley Parable, has announced his new game, The Beginner’s Guide. While we don’t know much about The Beginner’s Guide yet, chances are it’s pretty weird. We won’t have to wait long to play it, either, as game’s website says it’s launching on October 1 for PC and Mac. Read more

Anyone who’s played N++ can see how utterly ridiculous this stage is. Watch the whole thing, then weep at our inability to ever be as good at this player. Jeez. Read more

After suffering a pretty shady delay, Comcept claims Mighty No. 9 will ship on February 9 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. The 3Ds and Vita versions are coming “at a later date.” We’ll see! Start placing your bets. Read more

At Oculus Connect today, the company announced video apps, including Netflix and Twitch, and confirmed Minecraft is getting proper VR support in 2016. An updated Gear VR, compatible with all 2015 Samsung phones, hits in November for $99, but no word on a price or release date for the Rift...yet. Read more

A bridge of p switches, followed by a pipe to nowhere? Mario Maker is for jerks. Good luck with F829-0000-0066-E98B!
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Next month’s Games With Gold lineup has been announced. Valiant Hearts: The Great War and The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season are coming to Xbox One, while Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and Walking Dead are for Xbox 360. Sony hasn’t announced what’s coming to PS Plus just yet. Read more