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'Street Fighter 5' introduces six new characters
'Street Fighter 5' introduces six new characters

"Street Fighter 5" is getting six brand-new fighters. The announcement was made at the 2017 Capcom Cup. Yoshinori Ono, the executive producer of popular fighting game handled the character reveals.

'The Walking Dead' to receive new Co-Op game adaptation in 2018
'The Walking Dead' to receive new Co-Op game adaptation in 2018

Popular TV series "The Walking Dead" is getting another video game adaptation in 2018. The game is slated to release sometime during autumn of 2018. It will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and will be a four-player cooperative multiplayer game.

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' plot spoilers and tribute to Carrie Fischer
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' plot spoilers and tribute to Carrie Fischer

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is the latest addition to the "Star Wars" movie franchise. The movie aired earlier on Dec. 9 in Los Angeles, but will be making its debut to the rest of the US on Dec. 15.

'Day Z' creator working on new narrative game 'Living Dark'
'Day Z' creator working on new narrative game 'Living Dark'

The creator of the popular zombie survival game "Day Z" is working on a new project. Titled "Living Dark," the upcoming game will be procedurally generated noir story.

'Overwatch' introduces Winter Wonderland Christmas event
'Overwatch' introduces Winter Wonderland Christmas event

Competitive multiplayer shooting game "Overwatch" is celebrating the holidays with a new event titled "Winter Wonderland." The event includes Christmas-themed skins and new game modes to try.

'Smite' DLC free to PS Plus members this December
'Smite' DLC free to PS Plus members this December

Once a month, PlayStation Plus members get access to free games on multiple PlayStation Consoles. This time, members will be able to grab free "Smite" downloadable content (DLC) for the PlayStation 4.

Samsung releases 2-in-1 Notebook 9 Pen featuring the company's 'largest and most powerful' battery for notebooks
Samsung releases 2-in-1 Notebook 9 Pen featuring the company's 'largest and most powerful' battery for notebooks

Samsung has unveiled the new generation of its Notebook 9 series. The company revealed featured two new laptops and a 2-in1 device that will be launched on the market next year.

'Escapists 2' gets new holiday-themed update 'Santa's Shakedown,' including new jobs and craft materials fit for the Christmas season
'Escapists 2' gets new holiday-themed update 'Santa's Shakedown,' including new jobs and craft materials fit for the Christmas season

Video game developer Team17 has added yet another free downloadable content (DLC) for their prison simulator, "The Escapists 2."

'Grand Theft Auto Online' gets massive expansion 'The Doomsday Heist' that adds 15 new vehicles and six new weapons
'Grand Theft Auto Online' gets massive expansion 'The Doomsday Heist' that adds 15 new vehicles and six new weapons

Rockstar Games released the latest expansion for "Grand Theft Auto Online." Titled "Doomsday Heist," the expansion is one of the largest released for the game to date.

Net Neutrality Update: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel discusses identity theft on FCC docket; New York Attorney General discouraged to investigate
Net Neutrality Update: FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel discusses identity theft on FCC docket; New York Attorney General discouraged to investigate

The vote to repeal net neutrality is happening this week, and the issue remains to be rife with controversy. There are recent reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) docket itself is flooded with comments from people that had presumably stolen identities.

'Civilization 6: Rise and Fall' new civ news: Queen Wilhelmina's 'The Netherlands' revealed
'Civilization 6: Rise and Fall' new civ news: Queen Wilhelmina's 'The Netherlands' revealed

The "Rise and Fall" expansion pack will be released in a few months. More and more teasers are being released with the most recent one being the new Netherlands civ.

'Shenmue 3' news: New character revealed in partnership with Lakshya Digital studio
'Shenmue 3' news: New character revealed in partnership with Lakshya Digital studio

Ys Net has been developing "Shenmue 3" for around two years now. They have partnered with an art studio and have revealed a new character.

'One Piece' game updates: New game in the works; Release set next year
'One Piece' game updates: New game in the works; Release set next year

Popular anime and manga series "One Piece" has had many games throughout the years. Bandai Namco is proud to release an entirely new game next year.

'Splatoon 2' patch update, news: Big update adds new game mode
'Splatoon 2' patch update, news: Big update adds new game mode

"Splatoon 2" has recently released a big update with patch 2.0. They have again released another big update featuring an all new game mode.

'H1Z1' news: Free trial for a week
'H1Z1' news: Free trial for a week

"H1Z1" has been on early access for a long while now. However, with the numerous changes since its early access release, they are giving a week of free trial for players to give it a second chance.

Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt dating rumors: 'It's completely false,' claims source
Jennifer Lawrence, Brad Pitt dating rumors: 'It's completely false,' claims source

A source close to Brad Pitt debunked the rumors of him dating "Hunger Games" actress Jennifer Lawrence.