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Since DayZ first came out and YouTube gameplay videos began to gain popularity, we’ve been excited for the idea of the imminent explosion of a genre of video game that scratched that infected itch for a massive survival sandbox experience, where the only rules are the ones players choose to play by. DayZ was a fan-made mod for ARMA 2 (and now ARMA 3) and it’s sinced evolved into the development of a full-fledged standalone release by ARMA studio Bohemia Interactive....

It’s been only a few hours since their announcement and already the slights and snubs, surprises and triumphs, of 2020’s Oscar nominations have burned a hole into film discourse. Were you happy that Joker surprised and led the pack with 11 nominations or were you put off that one of those included Todd Phillips in Best Director—a category that found space for five men but not one slot for Greta Gerwig’s warm-hearted Little Women adaptation?...

Overwatch 2 is far more than a set of fresh maps, modes, and heroes, as Blizzard details changes being made to some of its heroes. Aside from sound and visual updates to make each weapon feel more unique, the iconic tank hero Reinhardt could be getting a whole new playstyle in Overwatch 2. This would not be the first rework for the shield tank, as an experimental update late last year saw the German knight getting a huge boost to his damage output....

Not long after the release of Overwatch’s newest hero Moira, Blizzard has made its next Hybrid map available to all players on PC, via the game’s Public Test Realm. Announced back at BlizzCon 2017 by none other than Game Director Jeff Kaplan himself, Blizzard World is a map inspired by all of the developer’s past and current titles, and is packed full of Easter eggs to be discovered. The theme park map lets players visit the Hearthstone Tavern, Pylon Terrace, and many other locations pulled from other Blizzard games as Overwatch players battle it out to first Assault the objective and then Escort a payload to the end of the map....

Overwatch players that aren’t a fan of the recently-introduced 1% ruling to the game’s competitive game mode will be happy to know that Blizzard has adjusted its decision as to how ties should be decided. Now, instead of a team only having to touch the objective to in order to break a tie and secure the win, teams will also have to achieve a minimum of 33% progress on the point....

After promising changes to Roadhog’s hook ability in Overwatch late last year, Blizzard details how the ability is changing and when players can expect to see it. Just four days into 2017 and Blizzard has been quite active with its very popular team-based shooter, Overwatch. The game just recently wrapped up the Winter Wonderland holiday event which added a new game type focused on the arctic explorer Mei, along with a ton of seasonal content like skins, sprays, emotes, voice lines, and more....

Overwatch is likely to see separate balancing across its PC and console versions as Blizzard monitors which heroes perform better on each individual platform. It’s been on people’s minds for some time now, but Blizzard has finally come forward to announce that its newly-released shooter Overwatch will indeed be balanced on consoles, separately from the PC version. This statement was made by the game’s official Twitter account in a reply to a fan’s question....

Since Star Wars Battlefront 2, video games with loot boxes have been under intense scrutiny, including Paladins: Champions of the Realm. The Overwatch-like game recently introduced a loot box system called Cards Unbound that was accused of being pay-to-win. After months of complaints, which included fans uploading “bad fan art” on Reddit as a means of protest, Hi-Rez Studios has decided to remove loot boxes from the game. This is according to Chris Larson, who is now serving as executive producer for Paladins: Champions of the Realm....

What is Pebble Time? Black watch case and silicone band with black PVD stainless steel bezel White watch case and silicone band with silver PVD stainless steel bezel Red watch case and silicone band with black PVD stainless steel bezel What’s new with Pebble Time? What else does Pebble Time feature? An improved backlight New Cortex M4 processor 6-axis gyroscope Smart accessory port (for plugging in third-party sensors and smart straps) Up to 7 day battery life Water resistant and durable Tactile buttons for easy “eyes-free” clicking Silent vibrating alarms and discreet notifications Language and international character support (with Chinese coming soon) Fitness tracking (via third-party apps) such as step tracking with Misfit and Jawbone Works with iOS 8 on iPhone 4s and above and all Android 4....

Monster Hunter fans are eagerly awaiting March 26 for the release of Monster Hunter Rise, which is going to be a game changer for the franchise, in some respect. The excitement of its launch will also extend to May when the game’s four-disc soundtrack releases, housing 117 songs. Japan’s Gamer.ne revealed that Capcom is working on a gargantuan soundtrack to compliment the aesthetic of Monster Hunter Rise. Where most games get two or three discs, Rise’s score will be spread across four discs, accumulating an impressive 117 tracks to immerse you in the Monster Hunter world....

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is just the game that keeps on giving, which has held especially true during this period of isolation. As many public places, including museums, aquariums, theme parks, and more are closed, finding ways for them to advertise and stay relevant is critically important. As such, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has elected to conduct a virtual tour of the museum in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Having streamed for a while now, some representatives from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California were joined by fossil expert Emily Graslie to do a virtual tour of the aquarium in the latest installment in the Animal Crossing series, New Horizons....

The Eredrim shell will probably be the last shell you will pick up in Mortal Shell, but that doesn’t mean you should blow off this highly durable shell. Utilized correctly, this shell will make you an unstoppable tank. Despite being held until the late game compared to the other three shells you find in Mortal Shell, Eredrim, the Venerable is perhaps one of the best to use for newer players. His durability comes maxed out, allowing you to take way more hits than any other shell, plus can even get more HP boosts through skills....

Moto Z2 Play vs Moto Z Play: Design Z2 Play is thinner, at 5.99mm (original is 7mm thick without Mod) As a result, Z2 Play has 3,000mAh battery (original has 3,510mAh) All-metal shell, including rear (original has etched glass back plate) Moto Z2 Play review: All the mod cons Moto Z2 Play vs Moto Z Play: Fingerprint scanner Z2 Play adds pill-shaped fingerprint scanner (original has square shape) Both feature NFC for payments and Android Beam Moto Z2 Play vs Moto Z Play: Display Both have 5....

“Good people of the Imperial City!” bellows the announcer, the gravel in his throat rising as he addresses the cardboard cutout crowd, “Welcome to the Arena! It looks like the Yellow Team has pulled a fast one by replacing their combatant with three Argonian prisoners… This should be interesting!” The gate slides down, creaking until the metallic clash against stone leaves a faint trail: the fight to the death ensues....

100Thieves founder and CEO, Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag, took to Twitter on Tuesday to voice his frustrations regarding Call of Duty: Warzone’s utilization of skill based matchmaking. Skill based matchmaking has often been a controversial topic among gamers, both casual and competitive. Fewer voices have more impact on game developers, however, than the streamers and content creators broadcasting gameplay to tens, sometimes hundreds, of thousands of viewers. One of the most influential members of that group, Nadeshot, took to Twitter to plead for a ranked playlist, since the developers of the popular battle royale game, Call of Duty: Warzone, seem to insist on including skill based matchmaking in their game....

Brand new Nilfgaardian armor was shown in its full glory on the set of The Witcher Season 2 from Netflix. The original series was criticized among the fans of the franchise for some costume design, so the creative team decided to completely change the approach for Season 2, bringing a new look for Geralt’s armor as well as the other characters’ appearances. The Witcher Season 1, based on Sapkowskis novels, features the main star Henry Cavill as wandering White Wolf, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allan as young Ciri....

Neon Genesis Evangelion is widely regarded as one of the best anime productions of all time, encompassing both the original 26 episodes from the anime and the Death & Rebirth and The End of Evangelion, as well as the newer Rebuild of Evangelion movies. The latter is now set to put an end to the series in early 2021 with the impending release of Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time....

Mastery at fighting games generally depend on both button input timing precision to a fraction of a second, as well as complex series of button presses in order to execute combos essential to high-level play. This means that for fighting games more so than virtually any other genre of video game, an appropriate controller is an essential tool. Japanese controller and accessory manufacturer HORI has in recent times become a go-to for controllers designed explicitly for use in fighting games compatible with all major systems....

The release of Kingdom Hearts 3 is only getting closer. Fans of this crossover franchise between Final Fantasy and Disney are getting desperate to finally get their hands on the title, and with development having recently been completed, it’s starting to sink in that what was once the butt of an Internet joke is actually happening. But this doesn’t mean Square Enix will stop teasing fans with some new trailers. In fact, they still have three more planned....

The Lego community is proving to be quite the commission engine, thanks to the Lego Ideas program. The company also involves its customers in product decision-making, and the latest set selected by the community will have Star Wars fans very pleased. The Lego Group has confirmed that the Lego Star Wars UCS Republic Gunship has been commissioned. Debuting as the first Ultimate Collector Series set, the Republic Gunship will safely land for purchase within the next nine months - just in time for the Christmas rush....