Video Games
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Widescreen: 'Back to the Future' 4K remaster comes homeOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - "Back to the Future" hasn't strayed far from our collective pop culture consciousness in the past 35 years, but it's suddenly everywhere again - and not just because it ...
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Here are the best new things we noticed about 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla'
Oct 18, 2020 6:00 am - At first glance, a lot is awfully familiar in “Assassin's Creed Valhalla,” especially compared to its 2018 predecessor, “Assassin's Creed Odyssey.” The open-world series...
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Untangling the PlayStation 5 preorder mess, and where to get one
Sep 19, 2020 6:24 am - Sony seemingly had a game plan for preorders, but it quickly turned into online mayhem and confusion. After Sony unveiled the Nov. 12 launch date and prices for the Play...
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'Prince of Persia,' Ubisoft's long-missing star, returns for a 'Sands of Time' remake
Sep 12, 2020 7:28 am - Absent for 12 years, one of gaming's first action stars returns for a full-on remake of a title regarded as one of the best games ever made. "Prince of Persia: The Sands...
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Analysis: Microsoft's Xbox game plan has big problems
Sep 12, 2020 6:19 am - The latest round of the gaming console wars has officially begun. Following a protracted standoff between Microsoft and Sony over which company would share their plans f...
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Nintendo is releasing Mario games on Switch for a limited time. But why?
Sep 05, 2020 6:20 am - Thursday morning, a 10-minute Nintendo Direct announced some unexpected news: A slew of classic Super Mario games are coming to the Switch. "Super Mario 64," "Super Mari...
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Take or leave the fringe features, but the core of 'Madden 21' still feels great
Aug 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lining up under center and taking a snap in "Madden 21" for the first time in a long time in the long-running NFL sim series is an eye-opening experience, particularly f...
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'Fortnite' is trying to change public opinion about Apple, but small developers are lost in the debate
Aug 24, 2020 6:00 am - "Fortnite" is not only one of the most popular video games in recent years, it's also now a powerful public relations weapon in the legal fight between its multibillion-...
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'Carrion': Don't play this one right before bedtime
Aug 01, 2020 7:26 am - "Carrion" Developed by: Phobia Game Studio Published by: Devolver Digital Available on: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One • • • Sometimes it's good to be bad...
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'Ooblets' is an addictive combo of 'Pokémon' and 'Stardew Valley,' but needs more work
Jul 21, 2020 6:00 am - Upon booting up "Ooblets," I was immediately taken by its cheery and adorable presentation. Everything is bright, colorful, and all its characters are warm and friendly....