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How Video Game Review Restrictions Work (And Don't)
4.2.2021
The recent Cyberpunk 2077 review fiasco has people asking (again) why reviews of big budget games are what they are. Let’s talk about it.Read more
Latest Division 2 Patch Brings Bland Resident Evil Items And A Beautiful New Next-Gen Framerate
4.2.2021
On February 2 The Division 2 received its latest update, Title Update 12.1, which added a bunch of Resident Evil-themed items as part of a new apparel event. More importantly, it updated the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions to run at 60 frames per second, allowing console players to experience...
Serena Williams's Interior Decor Is a Nerd's Delight
4.2.2021
Serena Williams is Architectural Digest’s new cover star. In the feature, written by former Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Elaine Welteroth, Williams walks AD through her Miami enclave, designed by sister Venus’s design firm V Starr. It’s a lot. Read more
Zenimax Co-Founder & CEO Robert Altman Has Died
4.2.2021
Robert Altman, who co-founded Bethesda parent company Zenimax and was the company’s chairman and CEO, has died, Bethesda announced today.Read more
Destiny 2 Players Can't Believe How Unlucky They've Been Chasing Its Best New Rocket Launcher
4.2.2021
Eyes of Tomorrow is one of Destiny 2's best rocket launchers. It’s also one of its rarest, and some players who have spent months trying to get their hands on one have still come up short. They’re especially shocked now that one of Bungie’s developers has confirmed it’s supposed to be easier...
It's Official, Lego Is Making A Sonic The Hedgehog Set
4.2.2021
Early last year the Lego Ideas program began looking into the possibility of turning a fan-made Sonic Mania Green Hills Zone design into a real Lego set. This morning The Lego Group makes it official. Lego Sonic the Hedgehog is happening. Read more
A Terrifyingly Good Deal: Get Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition on PC for $18
4.2.2021
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (PC Key) | $18 | Newegg | Use code BESTGY3Read more
Man Arrested After Selling A Hacked Sobble From Pokémon Sword and Shield
4.2.2021
People in Aichi Prefecture, Japan have arrested a 23-year-old man for violating the country’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act. According to Asahi News, the suspect is accused of selling a modded Sobble.Read more
Yoko Taro Thinks Nier Violates Square Enix's Own Guidelines For Fan Creations
4.2.2021
Square Enix has published Japanese-language guidelines for derivative fan creations. These guidelines cover Nier Replicant, Nier Gestalt, Nier: Automata, Nier Re[in]carnation, and Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... In sort, all the Nier games!Read more
Activision Accused Of Stealing Call Of Duty Character
4.2.2021
The creator of a character called “Cade Janus”, developed as part of a film pitch, is taking Activision, Infinity Ward and Major League Gaming to court, accusing them of going behind his back and stealing the character for use in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.Read more
Genshin Impact Devs Awarded PS5s, Graphics Cards Via RNG
3.2.2021
Raffles and gift give-aways aren’t uncommon at company parties, but the company behind Genshin Impact went a step further, randomly awarding hard-to-get graphics cards and PS5s to employees as thanks for helping make one of last year’s hottest new free-to-play gacha games.Read more
EA Is Salivating At Codemasters' Annual Formula 1 Potential
3.2.2021
One of the world’s biggest video game publishers is on track to buy the world’s biggest racing game developer. And in case you question why Electronic Arts would be interested in Codemasters, it’s all about the annual potential.Read more
Every Game Should Have A Train Level
3.2.2021
Hitman 3 ends with one wild ride. The game’s first five levels are sprawling playgrounds that demand stealth, caution, and careful planning. The final level, “Untouchable,” is a fast-paced race through a train. It is, in a word, awesome. More, please! Actually, you know what? Just go ahead and...
Canceled Xbox 360 GoldenEye Remake Is In The Wild
3.2.2021
A playable version of that beautiful Xbox 360 GoldenEye 007 remake we reported over the weekend is quickly spreading online after Ars Technica spilled the beans last night. I’ve played it and, unsurprisingly, it’s really great.Read more
A Traveler's Guide To The Best Final Fantasy Worlds To Live In
3.2.2021
I’m a few days past my Final Fantasy XV blitz and I’m still enmeshed in a quagmire of feelings and emotions. Since finishing the game, I watched Kingsglaive the prequel movie, I’ve considered re-watching the prequel anime, and I’m one retail therapy session away from buying the novel. I’ve already...
Help, I’m Stuck Between Two Very Good New JRPGs
3.2.2021
Two new games from two of my favorite Japanese role-playing game series have dropped at the same time, and I am driving myself up a wall trying to give them equal time. It feels like I’ve entered into a polyamorous relationship with Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends &...
Call Of Duty: Warzone Bans Over 60,000 Accounts For Cheating
3.2.2021
Activision banned over 60,000 accounts in Call of Duty: Warzone yesterday. In a statement, the publisher cited use of cheat software in the battle royale. The bans follow several months of community frustration about aimbot and wallhack cheats that players blatantly use in both casual matches...
Mass Effect DLC Missing From Remaster Due To Corrupted Source Code
3.2.2021
On May 14, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will bring 4K versions of the original Mass Effect trilogy plus most of its downloadable content to PS4, Xbox One, and PC. However, one single-player expansion is notably absent: the first game’s Pinnacle Station. According to an interview with Game...
How To Mute Jerks In Destruction AllStars
3.2.2021
Anyone who’s ever been online could’ve predicted this. Give people an internet connection and a microphone, and some will quickly reveal just how much they suck. Following yesterday’s release of the PS5-only Destruction AllStars, players almost instantly reported instances of serious verbal...
There's A Total War: Warhammer III And It's Coming Out Later This Year
3.2.2021
Strategy game makers Creative Assembly announced Total War: Warhammer III today, and it’s coming out sometime in 2021. Read more