News::'Ghostbusters' game coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC this July

Early trailers for the new, somewhat divisive Ghostbusters movie has sparked a wave of renewed interest in the spooky franchise. Unsurprisingly, Activision is working on a new video game to coincide with the film's release, which will arrive on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC (Steam) on July 15th. It's set after the events of the new movie, putting you in charge of some fresh Ghostbuster rookies as they try to capture spectres around New York City. Each character will have their own personality, strengths and play style, encouraging team-based strategies in up to four-player couch co-op. Just remember, don't cross the streams.

Via: USA Today

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News::Yahoo Esports goes mobile with a dedicated Android app

If you thought Yahoo's push into esports would stop at a dedicated editorial team, guess again. Now the outfit is taking that expertise mobile with the launch of the Yahoo Esports app on Android. It's a bit sparse at the moment, though, only covering a quintet of games: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends and Street Fighter V.

Source: Google Play

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News::Play Doom's open beta all weekend on PS4, Xbox One and Steam

As promised, Doom's multiplayer open beta has arrived. It's been available to download the past few days and now you can actually play the thing. Contents include two maps and two play mode (team deathmatch and warpath), while weapons range from plasma rifles, to shotguns, lightning guns and (yes) rocket launchers. The Gauss Cannon also makes an appearance as a power weapon, and you'll even be able to play as a demon, if that's your choice in life. It's live starting today on PS4, Xbox One and Steam.

It's going to be a busy month for betas: Overwatch's own is happening right now, while both GOW4 and Mirror's Edge will kick off next week.

Source: Doom

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News::It's time for the first Pokemon General Election

The world's first Pokemon election is happening, and only one of the 720 candidates will be elected. In Japan, timed to promote the latest in a possibly never-ending series of movies, the company is holding an vote to choose one Pokemon -- which somehow apparently makes it different to the many popularity polls it's held before. (Pikachu regularly does well, as do rare, powerful 'mon.) Voting, on adorable physical Poke-ballots, will be held in Pokemon Centers and Toys 'R Us stores across Japan, while residents will also be able to vote online on their 3DS through Japan's network of Seven-Eleven convenience stores and its WiFi hub.

Via: RocketNews24

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