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Half-Life: Alyx — Pre-Loading And Launch Times Announced

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Half-Life: Alyx, the first new entry in the series in 13 years, is finally launching on March 23 as a virtual reality-exclusive game. Developer Valve has now announced exactly when the game will launch and when pre-loading will begin.Pre-loading starts on Friday, March 20, Valve confirmed in a tweet. Players can download the entire game at that point, but of course it won't become playable until March 23. The game unlocks at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on March 23, Valve also confirmed.Half-Life: Alyx will play on all

GTA Online And Red Dead Online Events Will Continue During Coronavirus, Rockstar Says

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Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) threatening to disrupt its development workflow, Rockstar Games isn't planning to stop its ongoing content updates for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online.In a message posted on its official Twitter page, Rockstar Games said it is maintaining a weekly programming schedule and more events and activities for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online are coming. These are typically a mix of experience bonuses, new missions, and clothing items, and they occasionally contain older content brought back for a limited time.Like several other

Mortal Kombat 11 Spawn DLC Character Launches Today For Kombat Pack Owners

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Mortal Kombat 11's sixth DLC character, Spawn, finally arrives on all platforms today for those who own the Kombat Pack expansion.Spawn is the latest guest character to fight alongside MK mainstays like Liu Kang and Scorpion. He brings his signature hellish powers with him into battle, giving him access to a variety of weapons including his cape, guns, otherworldly demons, and more. Spawn will also be available as an individual purchase on March 24.MK11's Kombat Pack retails for $40 USD on most platforms, such as Steam, Switch, and Xbox One.

All The Nintendo Switch Games Announced During March’s Indie World Stream

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Nintendo showcased a ton of upcoming Switch games during its March 2020 Indie World presentation, a couple of which are out on the Eshop right now. We got a look at more than 20 titles during the stream, including a few that will arrive on the hybrid system as timed console exclusives, such as Exit the Gungeon. To help catch you up, we've rounded up all the games announced during Nintendo's Indie World presentation below.Blue FireDeveloped by Robi Studios, Blue Fire is an action-adventure game set in the ruined kingdom

Apex Legends Evo Shields Will Stay Following System Override Collection Event

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Following the conclusion of Apex Legends' System Override Event, which officially wrapped up on March 17, developer Respawn Entertainment confirmed that the new Evo Shields are here to stay.This item was exclusive to the Deja Loot LTE. Now that System Override is done, Evo Shields can be seen in Ranked, the quick-play mode Play Apex, and "limited-time modes moving forward."Evo Shields are upgradeable armor pieces that progressively grow stronger as you deal damage to enemies. Despite it starting out weaker than a common white body shield, rain enough bullets on

Doom Eternal – Gnarliest, Goriest, And Most Brutal Kills

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Blood, guts, and gnarly destruction are the cornerstone of Doom. Anyone that has played the 2016 Doom reboot will know that id Software pushed the beloved first-person shooter franchise to its extremes with that game. The developer delivers an experience that will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most metal video games ever. For the sequel, however, it is--excuse the cliche--turning things up to 11.Doom Eternal is bigger and more outrageous in every way. As the Doom Slayer, you'll be ripping and tearing your way through the demonic hordes

Watch Microsoft’s GDC Stream: Xbox Series X, Gears 5, XCloud, And More Panels

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Despite being postponed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Game Developers Conference is still continuing as a digital event, with talks being streamed throughout the week on Twitch. As part of this, Microsoft will hold its two-day Game Stack presentation, during which the company intends to talk more about Project xCloud and the Xbox Series X, among other things. You'll be able to watch it all here on GameSpot.Microsoft's "New Chapter in Gaming" panel will be held on Wednesday, March 18 at 11:55 AM PT / 2:55 PM

No Man’s Sky Devs Show Gameplay Of Its New Puzzle Game The Last Campfire

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Revealed during Nintendo's latest Indie World stream, No Man's Sky developer Hello Games' latest, smaller project, The Last Campfire, is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One and PS4 in Summer 2020.A new gameplay trailer for the game was shown during the stream, introducing players to Ember--a creature attempting to navigate through various puzzling environments in search of a way home. Hello Games' emphasizes that the journey is more than just about reaching the destination, with Ember unraveling a meaning to life and rekindling hope in a hopeless world.The Last

Fortnite Update Out Now, Adds Helicopters And Spy Games LTM

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Epic Games has rolled out a new update for Fortnite. The game's 12.20 patch is now live on all platforms, and while the developer is continuing its streak of not sharing patch notes, there's one obvious new addition to the battle royale shooter this week: helicopters.The choppa is a brand-new aerial vehicle that can be found at helipads across the island. While it isn't outfitted with any weapons itself, it seats up to five players--one pilot and four passengers--and lets you fly around the map. You can take a look

Project xCloud Developer Update: Making Games Cloud Aware

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Imagine being able to play the games you want, with the people you want, anywhere you want. That's Xbox's aspiration. Project xCloud is an important step in bringing us closer to that aspiration. By leveraging the power of the cloud, we enable existing games to reach new audiences in new ways that were never before possible without having to change your game. Over the past year, we've invited gamers and developers to start experiencing cloud game streaming. Through the Project xCloud Preview, we have made 90+ titles available to play