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Yesterday, Blizzard released a new short story expanding on the lore of Overwatch that focused on healer-sniper Ana and popular DPS character Soldier: 76. While the biggest news from the story was definitely the revelation that Soldier: 76 is gay, it also gave fans a look at a new Ana skin based on her appearance in the Bastet story, which can be unlocked in the game now. The new Bastet skin for Ana can be unlocked in Overwatch by completing the Bastet Challenge....

Speculation and theories are flooding the Overwatch community this week as teases for the twenty-forth playable character have been surprisingly frequent. While Doomfist was initially a shoo-in, Blizzard has thrown the community a few curveballs that have changed the direction of the investigation. Recent events point to two potential candidates, which could indicate Blizzard’s intention to release both characters simultaneously. Doomfist The Doomfist legend has been prominently featured in Overwatch from the very beginning....

Pete Vlastelica has stepped down after only one year as acting Overwatch League commissioner, according to a report from The Esports Observer. Vlastelica has held the position since May of 2019, when former commissioner Nate Nanzer stepped down. Vlastelica also currently serves as Activision Blizzard Esports CEO, but will be taking on a new position within the company following the upcoming OWL Grand Finals. Vlastelica appointed himself commissioner of Activision Blizzard’s Overwatch League after former commissioner Nate Nanzer suddenly left the league to take up a position at Epic Games....

Patrice Désilets may never see 1666 hit store shelves, but that’s not stopping him from informing gamers as to what could have been. More specifically, the former Ubisoft dev is leaving his fans with a juicy morsel, teasing them so that they beg, nay plead, to see this game. And it all starts with a pretty bold comparison. According to Désilets, 1666 was going to become the new Assassin’s Creed, an exciting new IP with historical trappings....

PayPal tweets that next Thursday, June 23 is the “official” start date for the 2016 Steam Summer Sale, lending further credibility to a previous leak on Reddit. For most people, recreation during the summer means lounging by the pool or maybe heading to a backyard barbeque. But for PC gamers, the arrival of summer brings with it a great excuse to stay indoors: the Steam Summer Sale. Gamers can now mark their calendar for next Thursday, June 23rd as the annual sale’s start date has leaked online....

Good Old Games, better-known as GOG, has made a name for itself as a Steam alternative. By offering DRM-free games as well as very old games that aren’t otherwise available on digital PC storefronts, it has given PC gamers a way to buy games that doesn’t involve giving money to (Steam parent company) Valve. It’s also run by CD Projekt, the parent of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer, CD Projekt RED....

When the Monster Hunter Rise demo came out in January, players got the chance to test their mettle in either a beginner-level quest or an intermediate-level quest. Now, just a couple of weeks ahead of launch, the boldest hunters can see if they have what it takes to defeat the flagship monster of the new game in an extremely challenging advanced-level quest. This is the Rampage incarnate, Magnamalo. The odds are stacked against the hunter in this new quest....

The Odogaron of Monster Hunter World is a fearsome beast with a powerful jaw and blood-rending claws. Considering Capcom has sold over 1 million physical copies of the game in Japan alone, it seems safe to say many gamers have encountered this beast, and some may need a little help. From the best weapon to the best element, here’s everything needed to take down this powerful beast. First off, it’s located in the Rotten Vale section of Monster Hunter World....

The biggest appeal of Monster Hunter World is, of course, hunting monsters, but this can sometimes be difficult. In our solo guide, we suggest restocking supplies to handle more difficult hunts; however, restocking can be difficult without the camps required to fast travel, so here is a list of available camps. First off, it is noteworthy that, after discovering the location of a camp, a setting-up camp quest may become available at the resource center....

Microsoft is working on a brand new video game system to welcome in another era of consoles. The company doesn’t look like they have any immediate plans to make any such device official until they’re good and ready. However, that’s not stopping the speculation that some publishers, like Electronic Arts, already are in possession of the dev kits for the new console. Development on the Xbox 360 successor has been re-revealed through a number of LinkedIn profiles of individuals who work at Microsoft and have incriminating entries under their experience....

The games industry’s proclivity for giving away free stuff never quite gets old, with nearly every platform offering some sort of free lineup on a regular schedule. Right now, Xbox Live Gold subscribers have a chance to grab a few new games, as the next Xbox Live Gold games for February 2021 are available to claim now. First on the list is Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition. While not the most notable game subscribers are being granted access to this month, Danadara Trials of Gear Edition does boast stylish graphics and 2D Metroidvania gameplay, a combination that has fueled the success of titles like Ori and the Blind Forest and Hollow Knight....

The Mortal Kombat Twitter account announced the release date today for the upcoming Kombat Pack trailer, and they did so with a characteristic self-awareness and some help from a fan. First, the big news. Ever since the trailer for Nightwolf dropped this morning, fans have been clamoring for more information about the rest of the DLC fighters that will be included in the Kombat Pack. They won’t have to wait too long, a new trailer will come on August 21st....

As if all of the information on Mortal Kombat 11 pouring out today wasn’t enough to get gamers hyped, the game’s Kollector’s Edition includes an item so perfect for series fans, it may convince them to go all-in on a pre-order. Coinciding with the Mortal Kombat 11 livestream today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a preview of the game’s Kollector’s Edition on Twitter. In it, you will find the obligatory Steelbook case, a collector’s box, and an honest-t0-goodness life-size Scorpion mask....

In the absence of an official Dark Souls title, fans have flocked to indie darling Mortal Shell en masse. Impressions from the beta have been solid and next week’s launch is being hotly anticipated. That massive demand isn’t being ignored as publisher Playstack has announced that a physical release (planned for North America and Europe) for the game will be happening on October 2, 2020. In a statement to the press, Playstack CEO Harvey Elliot said, “The response to Mortal Shell has been energizing and unrelenting....

Motorola Moto G5 vs Moto G4: Design G5 is smaller and lighter Both have 3.5mm headphone jack and Micro-USB G5 has a fingerprint sensor Motorola Moto G5 preview Motorola Moto G5 vs Moto G4: Display G5 has smaller display Both Full HD resolutions G4 has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Motorola Moto G4 review Motorola Moto G5 vs Moto G4: Camera Both have 13MP rear cameras, 5MP front cameras G5 has phase detection autofocus G5 has a display flash...

After a century of waiting (or what feels like it), Taleworlds has finally released Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord. Well, it’s only Early Access at the moment but these are desperate times so we’ll take whatever escape we can as we hole up in our homes with nothing better to do than watch Netflix or pretend to be digital feudal lord with the social skills of a barbarian– the latter sounds more promising....

The seminal anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion occupies hallowed space in the pantheon of great anime. Hideaki Anno’s 1995 masterpiece is studied to this day, and has had a lasting impact on the anime industry. With the upcoming final part of Anno’s revisiting/reimagining of Evangelion set to release in mere days, a multitude of Eva merchandise is popping up. When something related to the beloved series appears it generates interest from the fanbase, and some concept art for an Evangelion-themed monitor is doing just that....

A few years ago, Mystery Science Theater 3000 made its grand return. Through an incredibly successful Kickstarter, they raised enough money and showed proof of enough fan interest to get the show back with a new season. Netflix acted as the home to the eleventh season with fourteen episodes and much fun was had by all. The Return also led to a series of live tours that kept going until COVID kicked in and they also did a Dark Horse comic spinoff....

Anyone who’s heard of Mortal Kombat will most likely imagine the yellow-garbed Scorpion and his fire-themed attacks. Scorpion set his mark as one of gaming’s most recognizable characters. After all, no fighting game ever had a ninja as iconic as Scorpion. At most, Scorpion’s Mortal Kombat rival Sub-Zero is almost nearly as iconic as him. Scorpion has more to show than just his sleek moves and his brutal “Get over here!...

Niantic has confirmed the mythical Pokemon Meloetta will be making its Pokemon Go debut at next month’s Go Fest. The hype train continues to pick up speed as Pokemon Go heads towards this year’s Go Fest. This Go Fest promises to be bigger than ever for two reasons. It will mark the fifth anniversary of Pokemon Go’s launch, and it is also taking place during Pokemon’s 25th year. Niantic has already revealed what the theme for this year’s Go Fest is going to be....