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Katee Sackhoff discusses beating up the cast of ‘Riddick’

'Riddick' star Katee Sackhoff sits down with Digital Trends to chat about building her latest badass lady role with David Twohy and Vin Diesel.

Tips for surviving the multiplayer and zombie ‘Apocalypse’ in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’

We take a strategic look at the four multiplayer maps and all-new Zombies adventure in this starter's guide for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC pack, Apocalypse.
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The evolution of Borderlands seen through concept art and script excerpts

Take a peek at some concept art and design documents that were used as reference materials in the making of Gearbox Software's Borderlands and Borderlands 2.
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Flashback review

VectorCell stumbles slightly in its remake of Flashback, delivering a capable puzzle-platformer that falls short on combat and struggles to tell its story effectively.
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We head back to Pandora with a first look at the new ‘Borderlands 2’ DLC

We go hands-on with two of Gearbox Software's upcoming DLC add-ons for Borderlands 2: the Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2: Digistruct Peak Challenge and TK Baha's Bloody Harvest.
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‘The Last of Us’ patch adds a grim new multiplayer mode, ‘Interrogation’

Sony and Naughty Dog reveal a new multiplayer mode for 'The Last of Us,' called 'Interrogation.'
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How Gearbox crafted new ‘Borderlands 2’ characters too tough for the original game

Development leads at Gearbox Software guide Digital Trends through the process of creating character DLC for Borderlands 2. Learn how a punching robot is a noob's best friend and why self-immolation can sometimes be a good thing.
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EA goes up against CoD’s annual offerings with Battlefield, Star Wars, and ‘Titanfall’

EA Labels president Frank Gibeau confirms that the publisher's new "shooter rotation" for annual releases is built around the Battlefield, Titanfall, and Star Wars: Battlefront franchises.
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‘Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition’ brings every DLC under one umbrella in Oct.

2K Games and Gearbox Software confirms October 2013 release plans for 'Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition,' a $60 bundle that includes the 2012 game, all story DLC released thus far, and an assortment of other extras.
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Pirates, ninjas, and robots: Expanding ‘Borderlands’ $10 at a time

A crew of Gearbox Software development leads chat with Digital Trends about the ever-changing process of bringing downloadable story content for 'Borderlands 2' into being.
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Madden NFL 25 review

The latest entry in EA Sports' Madden series celebrates 25 years in style, with new features and revised mechanics elevating 'Madden NFL 25' to 'best one yet' status.
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Exclusive: Upcoming ‘Borderlands 2’ DLC powers you up and sends you hunting for heads

Gearbox Software offers Digital Trends an exclusive first look at two of its upcoming 'Borderlands 2' downloadable content packs: Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2: Digistruct Peak Challenge, due on September 3, and TK Baha's Bloody Harvest, due in October.
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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ details leak from PSN pre-orders, Rockstar Games responds

New details from Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V emerge after fans gain access to digital pre-order files on Europe's PlayStation Network.

‘The Wolf Among Us’ writer on giving voices to voiceless characters

Telltale Games' Pierre Shorette, lead writer on episode one of 'Fables' prequel 'The Wolf Among Us,' sits down to chat with Digital Trends about his process for bringing together the studio's latest story-driven adventure.
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Ben Affleck to fight Superman as the new Batman

Warner Bros. officially confirms Ben Affleck as the new Bruce Wayne/Batman in Zack Snyder's previously announced Superman/Batman team-up movie.
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Hands-on and thumbs up with ‘NBA 2K14’ and its new “pro stick” controls

Our first hands-on look at 'NBA 2K14' brings no surprises. Visual Concepts faces some competition this year for the first time in awhile, but its work on the NBA 2K series continues to set a high bar of quality for all other comers.
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Don’t ask these banned ‘Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number’ questions

Devolver Digital and Dennaton Games posts a "banned questions" list at Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number's booth at Gamescom 2013.
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‘The Elder Scrolls Online’ skipping free-to-play in favor of monthly subscriptions

ZeniMax Online Studios general manager Matt Firor confirms that 'The Elder Scrolls Online' will embrace a monthly subscription pricing model, with players expected to spend $14.99 per month in order to play.
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‘Diablo III: Reaper of Souls’ expansion brings new loot, quests, and the Angel of Death

Activision Blizzard reveals 'Reaper of Souls,' the first story add-on pack for 'Diablo III.' In addition to bringing new content to the game, the expansion also updates some of the underlying systems for loot and endgame play.
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‘EVE-VR’ goes from Oculus Rift demo to full game as ‘EVE: Valkyrie’

CCP Games offers a first look at EVE: Valkyrie, a full game version of the EVE Online dev's Oculus Rift tech demo, EVE-VR. More info is set to be revealed later in 2013 and the release is planned for 2014.
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‘Call of Duty: Ghosts’ introduces Blitz, the next generation of Capture the Flag

Infinity Ward reveals another new 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' multiplayer mode, Blitz. It's a like Capture the Flag, just crazier.
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‘The Wolf Among Us’ builds on the successes of ‘The Walking Dead’

Telltale Games breathes life into Bill Willingham's 'Fables' comics in 'The Wolf Among Us'. Join us for a first look at the opening hour from the first of five planned episodes, set to launch in early fall 2013.
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Splinter Cell: Blacklist review

Ubisoft Toronto delivers a technically impressive action/stealth game in ‘Splinter Cell: Blacklist,’ but fails to tap into the heart of why players still care about these characters.
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DICE details ‘Battlefield 4’ DLC and Premium subscriber bonuses

Electronic Arts and DICE detail the five planned DLC releases for 'Battlefield 4' and run through the benefits that fans receive when they sign up for the game's season pass, 'Battlefield 4' Premium.
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Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program to gradually encourage more self-publishing

Microsoft confirmed the first details for Independent Developers @ Xbox (ID@Xbox), which aims to encourage indie devs to create content for the Xbox One.
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Xbox One launch day lineup revealed

Microsoft confirms an Xbox One launch lineup consisting of 23 games. Here's the full list.
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Your guide to kicking off your criminal career in ‘Payday 2’

Here are a few tips and strategies for those who are just getting started with Overkill Software's fun, co-op play-driven heist simulator, 'Payday 2'.
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‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Achievements speak of spaceships and bail bondsmen

The full list of Achievements for Rockstar Games' upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto V' offers new hints of what's to come in the developer's latest sprawling open world game.
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Ubisoft’s ‘Child of Light’ draws from JRPGs and ‘Limbo,’ uses ‘Rayman Legends’ tech

Ubisoft Montreal's Patrick Plourde reveals the first details for 'Child of Light,' a side-scrolling RPG built on the same tech as 'Rayman Origins' and drawing inspiration from Playdead's 'Limbo' and JRPGs.
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‘CoD: Ghosts’ producer shares what’s in and what’s out for the next-gen shooter

Activision VP of production Daniel Suarez talks no livestreaming, eSports, and perks in 'Call of Duty Ghosts.'
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PayDay 2 review

Overkill Software builds on the great ideas put forward in 2011's 'Payday: The Heist' for a sequel that offers considerably deeper investment and more replay value. Only technical shortcomings hold 'Payday 2' back from greatness.
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Gone Home review

Anyone can play Gone Home, and everyone should. This is interactive storytelling at its finest, a powerful and affecting story that sticks with you long after the closing moments leave you breathless.
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Hands on: ‘CoD: Ghosts’ multiplayer feels polished, but frantically familiar

Infinity Ward offers a promising first hands-on runthrough of the competitive multiplayer in 'Call of Duty: Ghosts'. New modes, new perks, new streaks, and plenty more to come.
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Review: ‘Kick Ass 2’ a softer punch makes for a harder experience to enjoy

In 'Kick Ass 2,' director Jeff Wadlow takes over for Matthew Vaughn and injects a new sensibility to the franchise, but loses something important along the way that.