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  A Working Version Of Mercy’s Staff From Overwatch

  I mean “working” in that it actually spins around while you’re walking with it, not that some cosplayers have made a pioneering breakthrough in medical science. This staff, built by Engineer_Corwin, is just incredible. Taking some existing 3D print models made by Jill Cope, he’s crammed a motor and complex set of gears in there…

  By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2017
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  After 12 Years, Famed Club Penguin Iceberg Finally Tips

  After nearly 12 years in operation, Disney’s kid-friendly MMO Club Penguin is closing, but not before players get a chance to realize one of the game’s longest-running memes. The iceberg has tipped. The old iceberg is melting away on March 29, as Club Penguin closes to make way for a new MMO, Club Penguin Island.…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2017
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  I’ve Fallen In Love With Grim Puzzle Game Yankai’s Triangles

  Yankai’s Triangles is a mobile puzzle game from the developer of Circa Infinity, and it makes me feel like I’m in hell. Right after the presidential inauguration I was looking for new puzzle games to help me handle the outside stresses in my life. My friend Sam recommended a few, among them Yankai’s Triangles. The…

  By Gita Jackson Published February 1, 2017
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  Here Is A Ridiculously Well Animated Video Game Jazz Band

  When video games depict a musical performance, they usually half-ass the animations. The drummer waggles his sticks around, the guitarist scrubs at the strings, the sax player sways like a drinking bird. Not Yakuza 0, man. This game takes musicians seriously. In the video above, you can watch a brief, extremely well animated sequence where…

  By Kirk Hamilton Published February 1, 2017
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  An Arcade Shooter That’s A Hellish Glitchscape

  Luminous Corridor 2 is a twin stick shooter by Loren Schmidt that calls back to great games like Robotron. With oppressive arcade music and a trippy, neon wasteland to blast baddies in, it has equal parts charm and challenge. It’s this week’s Indie Pick. There’s no understating what strong visual aesthetics can provide for a…

  By Heather Alexandra Published February 1, 2017
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  Jury Awards Zenimax Half A Billion Dollars In Oculus Lawsuit [Update]

  The lengthy legal battle between Facebook and Zenimax just wrapped up. A Dallas, Texas jury has awarded half a billion dollars to Zenimax. The reason? Apparently, Palmer Luckey didn’t comply with a non-disclosure agreement. The lawsuit began with Zenimax accusing the virtual reality company of “illegally misappropriating” their trade secrets back in 2014, the same…

  By Nathan Grayson Published February 1, 2017
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  Nintendo Finally Showed The Switch The Way I Was Hoping To See It 

  The debut trailer for the Nintendo Switch was packed with good-looking 20-somethings playing in fashionable apartments and rooftop parties. As a 40-something father, it didn’t feel like a product aimed my way. Nintendo’s Super Bowl ad fixes that feeling. While many people remarked on the millennial festival that is the Nintendo Switch preview trailer, it’s…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2017
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  Poochy Makes Yoshi’s Woolly World For 3DS Cuter, But Less Hardcore

  Today, Nintendo added saccharine platformer Yoshi’s Woolly World to its already plush 3DS lineup. In case you hadn’t heard, this time, it’s got puppies. Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World is fucked-up cute. I don’t even like dogs, but the Poochy Pups slay me. That said, they’re not just in the game to melt cat-lovers’ frosty…

  By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 1, 2017
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  New GameStop Program Leads Employees To Lie To Customers

  Have you gone to GameStop over the past few months and tried to buy a new game? Have they told you that it’s not in stock? They may simply be lying to you, fueled by a new program that discourages GameStop salespeople from selling unopened copies of video games. The program, called “Circle of Life,”…

  By Jason Schreier Published February 1, 2017
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  Digimon World: Next Order Is Very Complex

  Last year Bandai Namco gave us Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, a Persona-flavored RPG that let players decide how much time they wanted to dedicate to breeding the perfect Digimon. Released this week, Digimon World: Next Order throws players into the deep end within the first 20 minutes. Digimon World: Next Order for the PlayStation 4…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2017
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  Every Big Game Coming Out This Winter

  Winter. The season where we cut open tauntauns in order to keep warm. And where we bundle up with a blanket, some cocoa, and games. Here’s a list of the numerous games coming out during these snowy times. This piece originally appeared 12/21/16. We’ve updated it with new release dates, including information about the Nintendo…

  By Heather Alexandra Published February 1, 2017
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  Seems Like EA Is Mostly Done Updating Star Wars Battlefront

  In an earnings call yesterday, EA offered more information about a new Star Wars Battlefront for the holiday season later this year. As the series moves on, this leaves some fans of the current game unsure of what the future might be. The next Battlefront title will let fans “play with more heroes and characters…

  By Heather Alexandra Published February 1, 2017
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  Overwatch Player Fakes Everyone Out With Lucio Wall Riding Skills

  Some people—most people, probably—play Capture The Flag by barreling straight into the enemy’s base, shooting down anyone that gets in the way. Lucio, however, has options. We all know that in the right hands Lucio can be a wall-riding demon, and Erez Perlman uses that to great effect on Lijiang Tower. Watch as he circumvents…

  By Patricia Hernandez Published February 1, 2017
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  Here’s The PlayStation Plus Lineup For February

  There’s a range of games in PlayStation Plus’ lineup for February, which drops on the 7th. I can’t not “aaww” at the LittleBigPlanet games, and though I wasn’t a huge fan of Not a Hero on PC, I might really enjoy blasting away at foul-mouthed pixel enemies from my couch. As ever, these games are only…

  By Riley MacLeod Published February 1, 2017
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  Smash Bros. Sells Better On 3DS Than Wii U

  Yesterday’s Nintendo financial report revealed that Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U sold 3.43 million fewer copies than the same game on the 3DS. It’s a surprising discrepancy considering that Smash 4 is the franchise’s first handheld incarnation and the game has traditionally been played on a home console. The 3DS’s 50% sales buff…

  By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published February 1, 2017
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  Nintendo Accidentally Reveals Switch Developer Menu

  Nintendo Switch won’t be out for another month, but thanks to a trailer screw-up this morning, we can already see what the devkits look like. If you’ve ever wanted to see what developers get to see when they work with pre-release hardware, now’s your chance. As spotted (and screenshotted) by NeoGAF user mocolostrocolos, Nintendo Portugal…

  By Jason Schreier Published February 1, 2017
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  The Brothers Grim

  Nelson Tai is an artist specialising in weapons, mechs and vehicles. You can see more of Nelson’s work at his personal site and ArtStation page To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner. Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing…

  By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2017
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  Snacktaku Finally Speaks Out On The McDonald’s Grand Mac Situation

  Snacktaku fans have been seeking our counsel on McDonald’s Grand Mac and Mac Jr. since the fast food restaurant started selling the limited-time size variants nationwide last month. Today we finally break our silence. Somebody drop us a beat. Last year McDonald’s began testing two new sizes of its Big Mac in select U.S. cities.…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 1, 2017
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  Japan Has Magikarp You Can Eat

  Magikarp might be a useless Pokémon, but it certainly makes for a tasty snack! In Japan, “taiyaki” is a fish-shaped cake stuffed with red bean paste or custard. Taiyaki speciality shop Kurikoan has launched totally official Magikarp taiyaki—rather, “Koiking-yaki.” (In Japanese, Magikarp is called “Koiking.”) Priced at 106 yen (US$1.81), the treat comes in little…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2017
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  Overwatch Pro-Gamers In Trouble For Relationships With Female Fans [Update]

  This week, reports out of South Korean have two players on esports team Lunatic Hai at the center of a scandal. According to Inven (via tipster Sang), the whole things began after a post appeared, with the writer claiming she had dated a pro-gamer and mentioned Lunatic-Hai player Lee Tae Jun when asked to name…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published February 1, 2017