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The Dark Knight's greatest enemy may not be the central antagonist of the next Batman video game but that doesn't mean you can't hear Mark Hamill do his rendition of the Joker anymore. This Clown Prince of Crime? He literally poops on Batman. Thanks, Robot Chicken!Read more...

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 21:13 GMT

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You Are Never Too Old To Cosplay

Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 21:30 GMT

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Nobuo Uematsu loves indies--the famed composer best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series i

Aww. Now I can't stop thinking about cosplay couples growing old together, never feeling too old to hit the convention circuit to share their love of dressing up as their favorite characters.Read more...

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 20:56 GMT

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Nobuo Uematsu loves indies—the famed composer best known for his work on the Final Fantasy series is going to work on the upcoming strategy game Defender's Quest 2. Cool!Read more...

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Bombin' the A.M. With Scoops and the Wolf: 04/04/2014

Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 21:25 GMT

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Bombin' the A.M. With Scoops and the Wolf: 04/04/2014

We question whether Nintendo has finally turned a dark corner, ruminate over the lessons of Threes, and discuss the week's big news.

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 21:25 GMT

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We Are Now Roughly Two Weeks Away from a New Tex Murphy Adventure

We question whether Nintendo has finally turned a dark corner, ruminate over the lessons of Threes, and discuss the week's big news.

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Is that you, Tex Murphy?

Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 20:30 GMT

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Is that you, Tex Murphy? It remains amazing to me that in this, the year of our lord 2014 AD, we are getting a new Tex Murphy game. But we are, thanks largely to the magic of Kickstarter. Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure launches on April 22 on Steam and GoG, and I will play the heck out of it. Here's a new launch trailer loaded with rich, delicious FMV cheese.Read more...

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 20:04 GMT

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We Are Now Roughly Two Weeks Away from a New Tex Murphy Adventure

And this trailer just put the biggest, dumbest grin on my face.

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 20:04 GMT

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Watch A Robot Destroying Threes, Live

And this trailer just put the biggest, dumbest grin on my face.

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 19:20 GMT

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Quick Look: Mercenary Kings (PS4)

Matthew Wegner is working on a cool-looking game, but in his free time, he built an actual physical robot that plays Threes, the puzzle game that we're obsessed with. You can watch it playing live on Twitch right here.Read more...

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 19:00 GMT

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Quick Look: Mercenary Kings (PS4)

That's right, Mr. Boss, Brad's got you right where he want--WAIT WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 19:00 GMT

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App Store Update: April 4

That's right, Mr. Boss, Brad's got you right where he want--WAIT WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

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Posted by IGN Apr 04 2014 18:30 GMT

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The genre fusion of Evolution: Battle for Utopia rounds out the week, while Rovio Stars' Tiny Thief goes free.

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Google partners with Pikachu in Google Maps: Pok?©mon Challenge

Posted by Joystiq Mar 31 2014 19:30 GMT

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Google wants to hire the very best. Like no one ever was. If you're a Pokémon master and can meet some extreme physical fitness requirements, you might have what it takes to survive the Pokémon Challenge, a fictional Google Maps-based job application that employs an augmented reality interface. The latest version of Google Maps for smartphones now includes a built-in Pokedex, so even those who aren't seeking employment with Google can capture nearby critters.

Google is fond of video game-themed April Fools' jokes, having previously launched a faux 8-bit version of Google Maps in 2012. This year's prank is such a simple and engaging concept that you have to wonder why Nintendo hasn't attempted something similar -- and no, the stripped-down Pokémon Dream Radar doesn't count. Forcing players to scale real-world cliffs in order to capture rare Pokémon dovetails nicely with Nintendo's recently announced shift into the health sector, too. Get on it, Nintendo!

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Free Month of Xbox LIVE, New Humble, Indiana Jones, GTAV

Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 17:15 GMT

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Signing up for Bing Rewards (which you should do anyway), gets you a free month of Xbox LIVE. No-brainer. [Bing]Read more...

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The Deep Sea Is Terrifying, And This Game Proves It

Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 17:30 GMT

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Amazon Fire TV games work with other Bluetooth controllers

My hands are sweating. As I walk inside narrow metal hallways, I notice that I'm hearing things that, frankly, I'm not even sure are actually there. Hollow screeches. Faraway wails. It reminds me of seeing a shadow in the corner of your eyes, a darkness your eyes can never catch up with but that you're still convinced is present, waiting. Read more...

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Posted by Joystiq Apr 02 2014 20:30 GMT

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Amazon just revealed its $99 Fire TV game and video streaming device today, and unveiled a $40 Bluetooth game pad to go along with it. As it turns out, developers appear to have the option to make their Amazon Fire TV games compatible with other controllers.

"I don't have the full data set, if any is the right term. Generally speaking, it's a Bluetooth controller," Mike Frazzini, VP of Amazon Games told Engadget today when asked about the Fire TV's controller support. "And the same thing vice-versa. Third-party controllers can work on Fire TV as well."

According to a mandatory configuration file for all Amazon Fire TV game developers listed on Amazon's site, developers must note if the app "supports a game controller, either the Amazon Fire game controller or a Bluetooth game controller from another manufacturer." While Amazon doesn't confirm official Fire TV support with the game pads, other Bluetooth controllers like Nintendo's Wii Remote and Sony's DualShock 4 could feasibly work with some games if developers so choose.

Likewise, while the Amazon Fire TV supports up to seven Bluetooth game controllers simultaneously, software development kit documentation notes that "only four of those controllers are assigned to player numbers." This seemingly caps local multiplayer gaming on Amazon Fire TV at four players at a given moment, which may not be an issue since gaming is more or less a "bonus" for the streaming device.

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Looks like Amazon has already taken down the page that explains how to define the controllers.json Controller Configuration File. Not sure what it's means, but I can't find info on it anywhere else on the Internet. The app submission section claims the file is needed. Do you still have the page, the first URL you list, cached?

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I thought so to, but the samples with the sdk add-on do not come with controllers.json. Maybe amazon has decided the file isn't needed. Supporting any an all blutooth controllers is the best way anyways. I'm wondering what the original web page said.

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The Powerbombcast Episode 7 - *Points at WrestleMania Sign*

Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 18:00 GMT

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Finally, A Video Game That Lets You Worship Gabe Newell

It's WrestleMania weekend! Join the gang as they make predictions for the many matches on the card, discuss the relative merits/demerits of a Daniel Bryan or Triple H title win, and try to guess what horrible things the Ultimate Warrior will say during his Hall of Fame Speech.

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 17:00 GMT

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Bombin' the A.M. With Scoops and the Wolf: 04/04/2014

The wonderful folks at Giant Bomb got their hands on a copy of Crawl, which lets you explore a dungeon where your friends are the monsters. It looks like the game's sense of humor is already living up to its excellent trailer . Read more...

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 16:33 GMT

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R.I.P. Fire Pro Wrestling Creator Masato Masuda

We question whether Nintendo has finally turned a dark corner, ruminate over the lessons of Threes, and discuss the week's big news.

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 16:06 GMT

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Sad news for fans of both video games and professional wrestling today as we learn that Masato Masuda, the original designer and creator of the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise, has died. He was 48 years old.

News initially broke by way of Goichi "Suda51" Suda, who took to Twitter to say that "[Masuda] was one of the greatest creators of video games and he was my direct teacher. Thank you for giving us our favorite Fire Pro-wrestling. You are the god of it." Inside Games also confirmed Masuda's passing, noting that his death occurred on March 29.

Before going on to create the Fire Pro series, Masuda crafted one of the first noteworthy wrestling games ever made in Pro Wrestling for the Nintendo Entertainment System/Family Computer Entertainment System. The studio behind the game, TRY, eventually became Human Entertainment, the studio best known for its many entries in the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise.

The series was noteworthy for a variety of reasons, including its tight, sometimes unforgiving gameplay, its wealth of customization options, its use of unlicensed characters that typically looked an awful lot like real wrestlers, and its staunch dedication to 2D, sprite-based art. The series rarely saw release outside of Japan, but became something of a cult favorite among hardcore wrestling fans who had the means to import them. Suda himself actually worked on the franchise as a director and writer on both Super Fire Pro Wrestling 3 Super Bout, and Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special.

I certainly count Fire Pro among my all-time favorite video game franchises, and it's horrible to learn not only that its creator is gone, but at such a young age. Our condolences go out to Masuda's family and friends.

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R.I.P. Fire Pro Wrestling Creator Masato Masuda

Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 16:06 GMT

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Sad news for fans of both video games and professional wrestling today as we learn that Masato Masuda, the original designer and creator of the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise, has died. He was 48 years old.

News initially broke by way of Goichi "Suda51" Suda, who took to Twitter to say that "[Masuda] was one of the greatest creators of video games and he was my direct teacher. Thank you for giving us our favorite Fire Pro-wrestling. You are the god of it." Inside Games also confirmed Masuda's passing, noting that his death occurred on March 29.

Before going on to create the Fire Pro series, Masuda crafted one of the first noteworthy wrestling games ever made in Pro Wrestling for the Nintendo Entertainment System/Family Computer Entertainment System. The studio behind the game, TRY, eventually became Human Entertainment, the studio best known for its many entries in the Fire Pro Wrestling franchise.

The series was noteworthy for a variety of reasons, including its tight, sometimes unforgiving gameplay, its wealth of customization options, its use of unlicensed characters that typically looked an awful lot like real wrestlers, and its staunch dedication to 2D, sprite-based art. The series rarely saw release outside of Japan, but became something of a cult favorite among hardcore wrestling fans who had the means to import them. Suda himself actually worked on the franchise as a director and writer on both Super Fire Pro Wrestling 3 Super Bout, and Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special.

I certainly count Fire Pro among my all-time favorite video game franchises, and it's horrible to learn not only that its creator is gone, but at such a young age. Our condolences go out to Masuda's family and friends.

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Unfinished: Crawl 04/03/2014

Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 16:00 GMT

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Unfinished: Crawl 04/03/2014

The Four Horsemen of the Co-Opalypse rain destruction down on dungeons, monsters, and each other.

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Posted by Giant Bomb Apr 04 2014 16:00 GMT

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Five-Year-Old Boy Exposes Xbox Security Flaw

The Four Horsemen of the Co-Opalypse rain destruction down on dungeons, monsters, and each other.

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Posted by Kotaku Apr 04 2014 14:40 GMT

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