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EVO 2016 Lifts Ban on DualShock 4 Controllers

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Pad players rejoice! Competitors will have a bit more freedom when deciding what device they want to use. DualShock controllers were originally banned due to their bluetooth capabilities, but with that said there are some rules if you choose to go this route.

DualShock users must make sure their controller is no longer synced to the system. This will make sure that no one interferes with competition. Anyone that does not follow this rule with be disqualified from the tournament.

If you prefer DualShock controller and would like to compete on the biggest stage in fighting games, make sure you get your practice in. If you’re unsure on how to desync your controller from a PS4, check out the video below.

EVO 2016 takes place July 15-17 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Coming This Summer

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Star Wars fans will finally get a SW7 based game without having to spend a lot of money. *cough* Disney Infinity *cough cough.*

Lego has you covered as they revealed the next game in the ever growing Lego video game franchise is based on The Force Awakens. If you are a fan of the Lego games, then this should be a blast. Check out the trailer below.

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens drops June 28th, 2016 and will be available on every system imaginable: PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS3, PS Vita, WiiU, and 3DS.

Mortal Kombat XL Edition Announced

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Those that have been waiting for a “game of the year” version of Mortal Kombat X will not have to wait much longer.

The Mortal Kombat XL edition includes all skins, characters, kombos, x-rays, and fatalities from Kombat packs 1 and 2. The price of the XL edition is yet to be announced, but if you preorder now you get the Cosplay Pack that features Cassie Cage and Jacqui Briggs as Sub Zero and Scorpion.

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Mortal Kombat XL is set to release March 1st in North America and March 4th in Europe for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One digitally and in stores. PC players seem to be out of luck at the moment as it is not mentioned in the trailer at all.

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Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Comes out June 7th

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The announcement came out after Atlus launched the official website for the game today. The remake of the PS2 classic will appear on PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. Check out the Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir website for more information.

Odin Sphere is one of those game I missed out on playing. I do have an affinity for mythology so I won’t be missing out this time.

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Check out the Gameplay Trailer For Kombat Pack 2

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Warner Bros. has released the gameplay trailer for the next batch of characters featured in Kombat Pack 2.

Characters included are Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Xenomorph (Alien), Bo Rai Cho (drunken fist master) and Tri-Borg (combination of Cyrax, Sektor, and Robot Smoke). The video also details some of the other content included in Kombat Pack 2 such as Goro, new apocalyptic skin themes for Takeda, D’Vorah, and Erron Black and:

  • Brazil Pack – The Brazil Pack features three new character skins: Futbol Cage, Capoeira Liu Kang, and Gaucho Kung Lao.
  • Kold War Pack – The Kold War Pack includes three new character skins: Motherland Sonya, Tundra Sub-Zero, and Revolution Kano.
  • Kold War Scorpion – Kold War-themed Scorpion character skin.

Combat Pack 2 comes out later this year.

Source: Gamespot, YouTube

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A New Year Rises in Destiny This Weekend

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If you log into Destiny this weekend and complete an activity, (Nightfall, PVP for example) you are entitled to some cool in-game rewards.

Some of the rewards include 15 strange coins, 15 motes of light, and a “exclusive” new emblem. Those are some pretty valuable rewards considering Xur is in the Tower for his weekly visit. The event is good up until the end of this Sunday the 10th so go get you some Destiny rewards.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider Coming to PC in January

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According to a recent Steam listing, Rise of the Tomb Raider will be coming to PC January 2016. There is no specific release date just yet.

At Gamescon 2014, the game was originally announced as a console “exclusive” to the Xbox One, but then Square Enix stated that the exclusivity would last one year and then the PS4 would get it. They also announced the PC would get the game early 2016.

Rise of the Tomb Raider was released on the Xbox One this past November and was met with positive reviews. Stay tuned to find out when Square Enix announces a release date.

Source: Steam

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What Are Ya Playin’ This Weekend?

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Happy Friday gamers! It’s been a while since “What are ya playin,” has made an appearance, but its back! I hope you are able to get plenty of game time in this weekend.

Its a beta hype weekend for me. I will be playing the Street Fighter V beta, the Black Desert Online beta and I will also be continuing my playthrough of Xenoblade Chronicles.

Thats enough about me, what about you? What are you playing this weekend?

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Kojima Explains Why He Chose to Partner With Sony

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Kojima explained his reasoning in a recent exclusive interview with IGN. It all boils down to familiarity. “We know each other well,” he says. “I feel like this is an environment where I will be able to make something and feel comfortable.” Considering what he went through at Konami, I’m sure really appreciates that feeling.

Hideo Kojima has developed a strong bond with Sony for over a decade now. He even mentions the trust he has developed with Sony over the years and how they have helped him with his global recognition. “With Sony PlayStation, they make their content globally. It’s thanks to Sony that I was able to make a splash in the global market.”

Check out the interview below to hear Kojima speak on it himself.

Kojima officially left Konami this past Wednesday. His new company, Kojima Productions, is already underway and he has confirmed that he is working on a new exclusive project for the PlayStation 4 and PC.

Source: IGN

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Twitter Hires First Ever Director of Gaming

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Twitter is embracing the social media aspect of gaming by filling its first ever position dedicated to gaming.

YouTube’s former head of gaming content, Rodrigo Velloso, takes the helm of director of gaming partnerships at Twitter. Velloso will be working with gaming content creators for better use of the platform.

This could be really good for Twitter and for gamers. Twitter now is a good platform for gaming content creators, but with a lot more dedication from Twitter itself, this could be a really great thing for gamers to make more connections and talk about the things we love.

Check out Variety for the full story.

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