Disney Infinity shuts down as Disney drops out of game publishing

Company will take $147 million writedown for shuttered toys-to-life line.
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Nintendo's next game console may solve a huge issue with consoles in a bizarre way

Remember the Nintendo 64? You're forgiven if you don't — the game console is 20 years old as of 2016, and its games look woefully outdated compared to the gorgeous graphics of modern ones. Beyond being a Nintendo console packed with beloved games like "Super Mario 64," the Nintendo 64 was the last Nintendo console that used game cartridges.
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Inside the World of Professional Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors really is a sport. But it remains to be seen whether RPS pros can convince the rest of the world that it's a skilled pursuit.
Read more: http://snapzu.com/JazzofAllTrades/inside-the-world-of-professional-rock-paper-scissors

Learning Chess at 40

My 4-year-old daughter and I were deep into a game of checkers one day about three years ago when her eye drifted to a nearby table. There, a black and white board bristled with far more interesting figures, like horses and castles. “What’s that?” she asked. “Chess,” I replied. “Can we play?” I nodded absently.
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'Oregon Trail' officially inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame

"Congratulations! Let's see how many points you have received."
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Battlefield 1 - Official Reveal Trailer

Discover classic Battlefield gameplay with epic multiplayer and an adventure-filled campaign. Experience the Dawn of All-Out War, Only in Battlefield 1. Battlefield 1 will be available from Oct 21st, 2016 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
Read more: http://snapzu.com/mariogi/battlefield-1-official-reveal-trailer

Enter the Holoverse: World-first hologram arcade set to open

A Brisbane man can make snow fall on cue and safaris in Africa possible, all from a building in south-east Queensland.
Read more: http://snapzu.com/Dino55/enter-the-holoverse-world-first-hologram-arcade-set-to-open