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Minecraft is getting two theme parks, with the first due in 2026

Two theme parks are being planned based on Minecraft. Mojang are partnering with Merlin Entertainments to open the destinations, including rides, hotel rooms and shops, in the UK and US in 2026 and 2027. Merlin are the operator of existing theme parks and attractions including Alton Towers, Legoland, Sea Life, ...
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Players Have Made Their Own Battle Format That Bans EX Monsters

Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to be ridiculously popular, but in the early days of the game there are only a limited number of ways to engage with other players. Trading still hasn't been released yet, and battling only has one regular format that lets you start a match with a ...
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Valve might be moving closer to a Steam Controller 2 and new VR controllers, rumours say

Valve said that they want to make a new Steam Controller back in 2022, but such a thing might be getting closer to production, according to dataminer Brad Lynch. Read more ...
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Soapbox: How Nintendo Unexpectedly Taught Me To Love Gacha Games

From Nah-cha to Got-cha.Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, how Tim learned to love the lottery...When I first played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 upon its launch, I was ecstatic to once again bond with ...
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Xbox Insiders Can Play Test War Robots: Frontiers Now Through December 4

Summary
  • Online mech shooter developed by Pixonic.
  • Now through until December 4 Xbox Insiders can join a limited-time Console Playtest .
  • Build your first mech in three modes, battle on the worlds of the Wild Ten, and unlock a free Daybreak Sparrow Sticker for participating.
New worlds are calling! War Robots: Frontiers, a ...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s launch has been marred by long load times, server issues and now it has overwhelmingly negative reviews

I've been looking forward to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 since it was announced, but I might wait a while longer before trying to play it. It launched yesterday and currently sits at "overwhelmingly negative" Steam reviews due to long loading times caused by server issues. Read more ...
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Fortnite Just Raised Its Battle Pass Price for the First Time Ever

Epic Games is making some changes to its Fortnite Battle Pass model that will see its standard pass getting a price increase in just a few weeks.The gaming mega company talked players through its plans in a post on its website today. While the update details various adjustments, such as ...
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Masterfully silly brawler Gang Beasts gets surprise update with driveable cranes and Hitchcockian bird attacks

Gang Beasts is one of the games I think of when I recall the golden days of video game expos, before Covid rolled up and nuked the business model. It casts you as one of several jellybaby pugilists, fighting for dominance over such locations as Ferris wheels and the tops ...
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Monster-Fusing RPG Cassette Beasts Lands New Game Mode And Rewards In ‘Gauntlet Update’

Plus, bonus cosmetics in new DLC.The creature-catching RPG Cassette Beasts has landed a bumper pack of bonus content today, publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio announced, thanks to the arrival of the 'Gauntlet Update' and 'Fashion Pack' DLC.We'll start with the free stuff. The Gauntlet Update brings the game ...
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Watching A Lot of Football This Month? Keep the Game Going With EA Play

November 20, 2024 Watching A Lot of Football This Month? Keep the Game Going With EA Play
  • Charlie Fortescue, Director, Global Corporate Communications, EA
Gamers, treat yourself this month to some incredible gaming experiences with your EA Play* membership! When you’re done watching your favorite football team defeat ...
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