No Major Changes Coming To Destiny Before Launch

“The biggest beta for this generation of consoles”, “the biggest beta ever for a new IP” and “played by 4,638,937 players” are all quotes attributed to the success of the Destiny beta. With certified star power from developer Bungie and a lofty concept in its always connected sci-fi world, it’s no wonder that the game has been doing so well. In fact, there’s been so much awe, wonder and general good feelings surrounding the first person shooter that Activision said that it could be the best-selling IP of all time....

August 18, 2022 · 3 min · 457 words · Virginia Shumate

No Man S Sky Runs On Different Server On Pc

No Man’s Sky developer and Hello Games founder Sean Murray confirms that the PC version of the space exploration title is running on a different server to PS4. With No Man’s Sky now available for PS4, many console owners are already digging in to what the game has to offer. The same cannot be said, however, for PC users, who are currently being forced to wait until August 12 to be able to play the title....

August 18, 2022 · 3 min · 516 words · Elizabeth Baker

On The Level Why Through The Fire And Flames Is The Gold Standard Of Bonus Levels

Bonus levels have existed almost as long as video games themselves, as a way to reward the player for their progress. Bonus levels are often without consequences; just fun, extra stages that differ from standard gameplay in some fashion. They could simply differ in difficulty, such as Street Fighter II’s car destruction stages where players punch inanimate vehicles instead of humans who fight back – or it could play like a different game entirely, such as Sonic 2’s 3D halfpipe stages....

August 18, 2022 · 4 min · 811 words · Anthony Oden

One Piece Each Straw Hat S Best Attack

As One Piece’s protagonists, the Straw Hat Pirates have become one of the most notable crews while wreaking havoc in the New World. Boasting a roster of Devil Fruit users, swordsmen, proficient weapon-users, and hand-to-hand combat experts, the crew’s power-level is astronomical, earning them their well-deserved reputation. While remarkable as an overall crew, each Straw Hat has demonstrated expertise as a solo combatant. Though the power levels differ amongst them, each crew member is undoubtedly a capable battler, wielding their own unique abilities and weapons....

August 18, 2022 · 7 min · 1310 words · Ray Powell

Overcooked All You Can Eat Confirmed For Ps5 And Xbox Series X

The Overcooked games have been hailed as some of the finest co-op experiences available on current-generation platforms. And now it’s been confirmed that the Overcooked experience will be carrying over to next-generation consoles. As announced during the latest Summer Game Fest event, Overcooked: All You Can Eat is in active development for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Overcooked: All You Can Eat is not a proper Overcooked 3, but it may be the next best thing....

August 18, 2022 · 2 min · 419 words · Harold Redmond

Overwatch Is Getting A High School Esports Rec League

Younger players looking to sharpen their skills and train up for professional eSports may have just gotten a new path to the top thanks to a brand new Overwatch Rec League. While major league events have recently been shut down due to coronavirus, this new rec league is looking to start up as early as this next fall. Working in tandem with PlayVS, an organization dedicated to helping set up esports leagues for high school and college teams, Blizzard has added Overwatch to the list of associated games....

August 18, 2022 · 3 min · 446 words · Mildred Harris

Overwatch Voice Line Hints At New Map

Blizzard’s multiplayer shooter Overwatch has received several major updates over the last few weeks. The game kicked off its Summer Games event, added a Deathmatch game mode, as well as a brand new map set at the home of purple-skinned sniper Widowmaker. While that’s a lot of content to enjoy, even more big changes could be right around the corner. That suggestion comes from new voice lines datamined by one Overwatch player....

August 18, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Barbara Bunting

Paradise Killer Brings Open World Crime Solving To Your Doorstep On September 4

Open-world crime thriller Paradise Killer will be heading to PC and Switch on September 4, 2020. Developer Kaizen Game Works, in collaboration with publisher Fellow Traveler, have shared a new trailer that gives us a short look at the art style and general gameplay feel of this unique combination of genres. You can currently pre-order the game on the Nintendo eShop and receive a 20% discount on its price. This offer will be active until September 11, 2020....

August 18, 2022 · 2 min · 239 words · Thomas Morales

Monster Hunter Stories 2 Could Have At Least 3 New Amiibo Figures

Fans awaiting Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin may have some extra amiibo to look forward to. The online retailer Play-Asia reveals three new amiibo listings for the upcoming RPG Monster Hunter Stories 2. Unlike the mainline Monster Hunter series, this spin-off game features much different gameplay. That said, one aspect it includes is compatibility with Nintendo’s line of figurines, amiibo. In the well-received Monster Hunter Stories, the statues could be tapped to unlock a host of extras....

August 17, 2022 · 3 min · 445 words · Betsy Preston

Mortal Kombat Top 10 Liu Kang Fatalities Ranked

Mortal Kombat has had many iconic characters that have pulled out our hearts, torn out our spines, and humiliated us after the words “Finish Him” flashes across the screen. Of the many dark forces and baddies that look to claim the six realms for their own in Mortal Kombat, we are safe to say that Earthrealm (our realm) is in safekeeping. Who should we thank for that…? Of course the one and only classic Mortal Kombat tournament champion, Liu Kang....

August 17, 2022 · 7 min · 1333 words · Marc Winder

Multiversus Every Alpha Character Ranked Easiest To Hardest

Multiversus (a free-to-play, Smash Bros.-like fighter from WB) is surprisingly good. I highly recommend participating in the game’s closed alpha period if you’re able to do so, but those who do jump in early may want to know that some members of the game’s roster of famous fighters are significantly easier to play than others. While that’s hardly unusual for fighting games, I was a bit surprised to see that some Multiversus characters are noticeably more complex....

August 17, 2022 · 13 min · 2693 words · Emily Garcia

National Puzzle Day Resident Evil S History Of Puzzles

The Resident Evil games are well known for their blend of survival horror, action, and puzzle gameplay. Ever since its outset, the franchise has been filled with a myriad of different brain teasers and puzzles to solve in order to progress through a stage or find some of the most rare weapons and equipment available to players. On National Puzzle Day (January 29), it’s a good time to take a look back at some the best the series has had to offer....

August 17, 2022 · 4 min · 717 words · Sandra Cornett

Nba 2K21 Cover Athlete Damian Lillard Will Have 2 Unreleased Songs Featured In Game S Soundtrack

NBA 2K21 cover athlete Damian Lillard will have two unreleased rap songs feature as part of the upcoming title’s soundtrack. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar was recently announced as the player who will be the face of 2K21 and, given that he’s quite polished as a rapper apart from being one of the elite players in the NBA, fans will come across some of his music while playing the game....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 324 words · Shante Jenkins

Neil Druckmann Reveals That Naughty Dog Has Several Cool Things In The Works

Naughty Dog Co-President Neil Druckmann has responded to fans asking about future projects by stating that the developer is working on “several cool things.” Ever since the incredibly successful launch of The Last of Us Part 2, the question many people have been asking is what’s next for Naughty Dog? In fact, so many people have been asking that question that Neil Druckmann himself has responded on Twitter, teasing fans by claiming he has “several cool things we can’t wait to share with you....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 409 words · Jamie Snow

New Borderlands 2 Trophies Reveal Next Dlc Expansion

The first DLC expansion for Borderlands 2, Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, has been available for less than a week, but already it appears that Gearbox Software is gearing up for their next DLC offering. While it’s unclear if this next piece of content will be included under the Season Pass umbrella, it seems to be offering players more tasks to complete in the world of Pandora. Like Captain Scarlett, the skinny on this next DLC was leaked by an update to the Borderlands 2 trophy list, which has grown by three since last we checked....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 399 words · William Mclaughlin

New Leak Reveals Schedule And Some Specs For Nvidia Rtx 3080 And Ampere Range

As may be expected for the most hyped graphics cards in many years, the rumors are flowing fast regarding the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, RTX 3080, and the rest of the Ampere based range. The latest credible leak reveals some information about the specifications gamers can expect from the new cards, as well as backing up the staggered launch rumors. It also states that the expected RTX 30 Series naming system is not yet confirmed....

August 17, 2022 · 3 min · 520 words · Christine Leclaire

New Pokemon Snap 10 Things Only Players Of The Previous Games In The Franchise Noticed

New Pokemon Snap captures the hearts of many Pokemon fans around the globe as it provides a relaxing and interesting alternative to the combat-focused games in the franchise. Players move along beautiful courses populated with lots of Pokemon and the game plays out rather like an interactive nature documentary. As a game in the long-lived Pokemon franchise and a sequel to a popular Nintendo 64 classic, New Pokemon Snap also contains many neat references and throwbacks that fans of the series will appreciate....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1118 words · Nicholas Grear

New Releases June 26 Through July 2 2011

Hard though it may be to believe, June 2011 – the month that brought us E3, inFamous 2, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and more – is nearly at an end. It may be going out with more of a whimper than a bang, but rest assured that plenty of great games are still on the way this Summer. Following last week’s bonanza of big new games, the most anticipated new releases this week are nearly all downloadable titles, headlined by the Call of Duty: Black Ops - Annihilation map pack on Xbox 360....

August 17, 2022 · 3 min · 622 words · Troy Bowers

New Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne Hd Screenshots Revealed

Fans of Atlus’s Shin Megami Tensei franchise were stunned last week when not only was a trailer for the upcoming Shin Megami Tensei 5 finally released after almost 3 years of waiting, but a remaster of the PlayStation 2 classic Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD Remaster was also revealed for release in Japan this October, while western Atlus fans will have to wait until the more ambiguous “Spring 2021” to play this classic RPG....

August 17, 2022 · 2 min · 378 words · Wayne Trappey

New Twitter Feature Will Help With Video Game Spoilers

The recent major The Last of Us Part 2 leak has once again started a conversation about online spoilers. Specifically, a conversation about how to avoid them and how game developers and publishers can help fans do so. Perhaps not coincidentally, Twitter recently launched a new feature that might help. And game developers like Naughty Dog are already using it so that their Twitter followers don’t risk getting spoiled. Twitter’s new feature isn’t a revolution, but it is a surprisingly big change....

August 17, 2022 · 3 min · 456 words · Gertrude Chabot