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This Week in Games: Five Stories You Missed

Here is a quick look at the stories that shaped the week in gaming.

  1. A studio announced a free weekend for its co-op adventure, with progress carrying over to the full release.
  2. A new handheld revision was confirmed for later this year, with a larger screen and longer battery life.
  3. An indie team shared a postmortem on its first year, including the features it cut to ship on time.
  4. A major tournament published its new rules for online play and anti-cheat checks.
  5. Several retailers ran early bird discounts on upcoming sequels.

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