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PlayStation Creator Ken Kutaragi Isn't A Fan Of The Metaverse Or VR

7 days ago Gamespot

While Facebook, Deadmau5, and Walmart have plans to get in on the ground floor of the Metaverse market, PlayStation inventor Ken Kutaragi isn’t a fan of it or the virtual reality hardware that would be needed to interact with that…

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WWE 2K22's Cover Star Is Rey Mysterio, NWO Edition Revealed

7 days ago Gamespot

Future WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio was revealed to be the cover star of 2K Games’ upcoming WWE 2K22. In addition, various editions for the upcoming game have been revealed–including an nWo-focused one–and they will be available on PlayStation…

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What Will Happen To Activision's Call Of Duty Charity After Microsoft Buyout?

7 days ago Gamespot

Activision’s Call of Duty charity, the Call of Duty Endowment, is not technically a part of Activision Blizzard, and for that reason, it might not be included in the proposed sale to Microsoft. The details are still being worked out,…

Sony Responds To Xbox/Activision News, Says Games Will Stay Multiplatform For Now

7 days ago Gamespot

Sony has responded to Microsoft’s blockbuster proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a deal that sent shockwaves through the industry and one that could hurt the PlayStation company. One of the biggest questions going forward, should Microsoft’s deal go through, is…

Reviews

Windjammers 2 Review – Spin To Win

1 week ago Gamespot

The competitive disc-flinging of Windjammers is uniquely appealing. I’ve long heard of its majesty from the anime/alt-fighting game community (and particular game media figures). and a few heated sessions of high-speed dashing, tossing, and lobbing was all it took to…

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Former XCOM, Civilization Devs Have Formed A New Studio

1 week ago Gamespot

The world of turn-based strategy games just got a new player, as former Firaxis developer Greg Foertsch revealed his new studio Bit Reactor. The studio is made up of other Firaxis alumni, as well as talent pulled from other studios.…

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Here's What Lessons Nightingale Will Draw From Mass Effect, Dragon Age, And Anthem

1 week ago Gamespot

Inflexion Games, a Canadian game studio made up of ex-Bioware developers and headed by former Bioware GM Aaryn Flynn, announced its first game Nightingale at last year’s Game Awards. At first glance, the survival crafting game doesn’t seem to have…

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Have A Nice Death Gets March 8 Release Date

1 week ago Gamespot

Have A Nice Death, the hand-drawn indie roguelite that was announced at last year’s Game Awards, now has an official release date. Developer Magic Design Studios will launch on March 8 via Steam early access, for a price of $15.…

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League Of Legends Patch 12.2 Introduces New Champion Zeri, Lunar New Year Skins

1 week ago Gamespot

League of Legends‘ first new champion for 2022, Zeri, the Spark of Zaun, arrives this week on January 20, along with the rest of the updates included in patch 12.2. With Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year…

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Dying Light 2 Threatens 350K Words, 40K Lines Of Dialogue

1 week ago Gamespot

Barely a week after Dying Light 2 Stay Human developer Techland made the questionable decision to brag that the game would take 500 hours to fully complete, the studio is at it again, this time flexing its enormous amount of…

Google Play Games for PC Beta Test Registration Begins In Asia

1 week ago Gamespot

Mobile gaming is about to invade the PC ecosystem, as Google Play Games has begun registrations in three Asian countries for a Google Play Games on PC beta test today. Players in Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan can sign…

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What's In The Fortnite Item Shop Today – January 20, 2022: New Tones And I Emote

1 week ago Gamespot

The Fortnite Item Shop has been renewed for another day of digital goods for sale, with new crossovers debuting yet again. This time, however, you won’t see any new skins, but there are a few new songs to go along…

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Monster Hunter Games Ranked From Worst To Best

1 week ago Gamespot

Monster Hunter Rise launched on PC last week, becoming the second mainline Monster Hunter game available on the platform (in the West, anyway). Rise is the latest installment in the franchise since Monster Hunter World and its Iceborne expansion finally…

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Halo Infinite BTB Hotfix Is Out Now, But Doesn't Appear To Fix Ongoing Issues

1 week ago Gamespot

A hotfix for Halo Infinite meant to fix ongoing matchmaking issues for the game’s Big Team Battle mode is now live, but looks to have only brought “minor improvements.” Big Team Battle has been largely unplayable since late December, with…

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Latest Fortnite Leaks Include Green Goblin, Hawkeye, and Arcane Skins

1 week ago Gamespot

With Fortnite, almost everything leaks, but not usually at such a rate as we’ve been seeing lately. A trio of high-profile crossovers appear set to come to Fortnite, with at least some of them arriving perhaps as soon as this…

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New World Won't See New Content In February, Devs Focusing On Bug Fixes Instead

1 week ago Gamespot

Amazon Games’ MMORPG New World won’t see any major content releases in February, with the team instead looking to focus on delivering as many bug fixes as possible. The news comes via a New World developer update video, in which…

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The Best Rainbow Six Extraction Operators

1 week ago Gamespot

In Rainbow Six Extraction, a great number of Operators from Rainbow Six Siege have been called upon to form REACT, the only team equipped to deal with the Archaean threat. But some Operators are better equipped than others. While most…

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Activision Blizzard Workers Alliance Says Acquisition “Does Not Change The Goals”

1 week ago Gamespot

Despite Microsoft’s pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard, members of the Activision Blizzard King Workers Alliance are still dead set on improving the company as a whole for all of its workers. In a Twitter thread, the group simply stated “The…

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The Next Fortnite Soundwave Event Will Feature Tones And I

1 week ago Gamespot

Following Egyptian artist Mohamed Hamaki’s spotlight, the Fortnite Soundwave series has named its second act: Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I. The Soundwave Series: Tones And I interactive event will be free for all Fortnite players beginning January 21 at 3…

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Call Of Duty: Vanguard And Warzone Pacific Season 2 Delayed

1 week ago Gamespot

Activision has delayed the launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific’s Season 2. The new season is now scheduled to go live on Monday, February 14, which is Valentine’s Day if that matters. The new season was previously…

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Genshin Impact Windtrace: How To Play The Multiplayer Mode And What Rewards You Can Earn

1 week ago Gamespot

Genshin Impact‘s Windtrace has returned, running now through January 27. The asymmetrical multiplayer mode pits three rebels against one hunter in a game of hide-and-seek. Similar to prop hunt modes in other games, the rebels can turn into inanimate objects…

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WoW Burning Crusade Classic Update Adds Black Temple, Mount Hyjal Raids: Full Patch Notes

1 week ago Gamespot

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Classic players will soon be able to confront iconic Warcraft villain Illidan Stormrage himself, with the game’s latest content update adding two new raids in the form of Black Temple and the Battle For…

Nintendo

Dying Light 2 For Nintendo Switch Has Been Delayed

1 week ago Gamespot

Dying Light 2 Stay Human for Nintendo Switch has been delayed. Just a few weeks before the game was due to launch on February 4 on Nintendo’s hybrid console, Techland has announced that the Switch version is now slated to…

Xbox

Razer's Limited-Edition Boba Fett Xbox Controller Hits Lowest Price Ever

1 week ago Gamespot

Razer’s limited-edition Boba Fett Xbox controller is now available at the lowest price we’ve ever seen. First released during the 2021 holiday season, the highly rated gamepad is listed on Amazon with a $30 price cut–just in time for The…

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Battlefield 2042 3.2 Patch Notes Include Bug Fixes And Stability Improvements

1 week ago Gamespot

DICE has released the full patch notes for Battlefield 2042‘s next big update. The 3.2 update is releasing on January 20, and it includes bug fixes and stability improvements, mainly. Included in the patch are fixes for hit-registration issues, while…

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Eastshade Dev Reveals Songs Of Glimmerwick, An RPG Where You Cast Spells With Music

1 week ago Gamespot

Developer Eastshade Studios–the studio behind Eastshade–has announced its next game: Songs of Glimmerwick. An announcement trailer for Songs of Glimmerwick reveals the game to be a narrative-driven RPG where you play as a student at a university of magic where…

Playstation

More Than 600 PlayStation Games Are Discounted In The Latest PSN Sale

1 week ago Gamespot

One of the PlayStation Store’s best sales has returned. The Games Under $20 promotion features more than 600 titles at some of the lowest prices we’ve seen. All games in the catalog are (you guessed it) listed for less than…

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US Rep Touts “Encouraging” Assurances From Microsoft On Activision Blizzard Acquisition

1 week ago Gamespot

Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard is a big moment of corporate consolidation, bringing together two of the largest video game publishers under a single roof. That has raised some questions regarding antitrust concerns, but at least one key lawmaker…

Playstation

Microsoft's Buyout Of Activision “No Doubt Weakens” Sony, Analyst Says

1 week ago Gamespot

Microsoft is proposing to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, its biggest ever buyout and the largest acquisition in gaming history by a wide margin. The sale, should it go through, would “no doubt” have a material effect on Sony’s…

Trailers

Horizon Forbidden West Story Trailer Revealed, As Black Panther And Matrix Stars Confirmed For The Cast

1 week ago Gamespot

With only a few more weeks to go before it arrives, Sony has released a new trailer for Horizon Forbidden West. Unlike the other trailers that focused on tribes, hostile mechanical wildlife, and robots with impressive swimming skills, the latest…

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GTA Trilogy Did “Great” For Take-Two Despite Launch Issues, CEO Says

1 week ago Gamespot

Despite a string of issues at launch, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition did “just great” for the company, according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick. He told CNBC (via VGC) that, while the compilation package had “a…

Reviews

Review Roundup For Rainbow Six Extraction

1 week ago Gamespot

If you’re looking for a new game to play with friends–and one that involves fighting against parasitic alien lifeforms bent on world domination–Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Extraction might suit your very specific tastes. A spin-off of Rainbow Six Siege, Extraction tasks…

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus Has Begun Leaking Everywhere

1 week ago Gamespot

Nintendo’s latest Pokemon game officially arrives on January 28, but with a few days left to go, it appears that some copies of Pokemon Legends: Arceus have broken the street date. Social media websites such as Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube…

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EA Was Reportedly In The Mix For Activision Blizzard Deal

1 week ago Gamespot

Microsoft recently announced that it has proposed to buy Activision Blizzard in a deal valued at nearly $70 billion, but it seems that several other companies, including EA, were interested in a deal with the Call Of Duty publisher as…

Xbox

Will Guitar Hero Come Back Under Microsoft? Kotick Says The Xbox Company Has Resources To Do It

1 week ago Gamespot

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has shed new light on why he is selling the Call of Duty company to Microsoft in the biggest gaming acquisition in history. Speaking to VentureBeat, the executive–who has been accused of knowing about and…

Playstation

Sony’s Market Value Dropped By $20 Billion After Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Deal Announcement

1 week ago Gamespot

Microsoft’s $68.7 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard sent shockwaves throughout the industry this week, even reaching far enough to seemingly shake up Sony’s worth on the global market. Sony Group Corp. share fell by as much as 13% after…

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Battlefield 2042 Is Finally Adding New Scoreboard, See It Here

1 week ago Gamespot

DICE has outlined several key updates and changes coming to Battlefield 2042, which was just recently announced as one of 2021’s best-selling games overall. Update 3.2 is coming January 20, and it will include “a handful of small fixes and…

Kotick Wanted To Buy Kotaku Or PC Gamer To Change Public Narrative – Report

1 week ago Gamespot

Following the ongoing controversies and lawsuits that have Activision Blizzard in the headlines, the company’s CEO Bobby Kotick reportedly wanted to buy gaming publications to sway the public narrative. In a new Wall Street Journal report, it was claimed by…

Reviews

Rainbow Six Extraction Review – Breach And Clear

1 week ago Gamespot

I couldn’t help but pump my arm and mutter a “hell yes” as my squad finished up our first successful incursion in Rainbow Six Extraction. Even on the easier difficulties, missions had proven to be brutal. And yet, we’d cleared…

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How Long To Beat Rainbow Six Extraction: All Maps, Missions, And Endgame

1 week ago Gamespot

Rainbow Six Extraction has arrived, and in it, you and two friends will do battle with a swarm of hostile aliens called Archaeans all across locations in the United States. While the game features some randomized elements and doesn’t precisely…

Reviews

Rainbow Six Extraction Review – Get In, Get Out

1 week ago Gamespot

Guides

Rainbow Six Extraction Beginner's Guide: 15 Tips For Surviving The Archaeans

1 week ago Gamespot

Rainbow Six Extraction reimagines the tight, team-focused world of Rainbow Six Siege as an unforgiving PvE experience where teams of three take on an alien threat known as the Archaeans. In Extraction, it’s team up or die, but the finer…

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EA Play Rewards For January: Get Free Items In Apex Legends, Batlefield 2024, Madden 22, And More

1 week ago Gamespot

EA has now announced the EA Play member freebies for January 2022, which include rewards for FIFA 22, NHL 22, Madden NFL 22, Battlefield 2042, and Apex Legends. To redeem their bonus items, EA Play subscribers simply have to log…

Xbox

All The Xbox Game Pass Titles Leaving January 31

1 week ago Gamespot

January has so far been a massive month for Xbox Game Pass users, with the likes of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Spelunky 2, and Outer Wilds joining the service earlier in the month. Now, an additional nine games have been…

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Read Microsoft Executives' Email To Staff About The Activision Blizzard Acquisition

1 week ago Gamespot

With the announcement of its intention to buy Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion, Microsoft has rearranged its gaming arm, creating a Microsoft Gaming division with Phil Spencer at its head. In emails to staff reproduced by The Verge, both…

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Read Bobby Kotick's Letter To Staff About The Microsoft Buyout

1 week ago Gamespot

Earlier today, Microsoft announced its intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard for a total of almost $70 billion, making it the biggest acquisition in gaming history if the sale goes through. The surprise announcement comes after months of controversy for Activision…

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The Sims 4 Will Have Customizable Pronouns

1 week ago Gamespot

The Sims 4 developer Maxis has announced that customizable genders are on the way. The announcement was shared during its official Sims 4 livestream, in which key members of The Sims team sat down with various gender researchers to discuss…

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Bobby Kotick's Payout Is A Small Price For The Good That Could Come From Microsoft's Acquisition

1 week ago Gamespot

Microsoft’s announcement of a planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard sent ripples through the industry for a number of different reasons. The ramifications for Microsoft’s library, Xbox Game Pass, exclusivity, and more are all staggering. But much of the discussion has…

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League Of Legends: Wild Rift 3.0 Update Patch Notes–Game, Sett, Match

1 week ago Gamespot

The 3.0 patch notes for League of Legends: Wild Rift have been released, and along with a brand-new Champion comes a new way to play LoL on the go. The new hero is Sett, a leader in the Ionian criminal…

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With Activision Blizzard Acquisition, The Microsoft Mobile Footprint Grows Stronger

1 week ago Gamespot

Earlier today, Microsoft shocked the industry with news it will acquire Activision Blizzard for nearly $70 billion. While reactions came pouring in–and memes quickly flooding social media–most of the discourse has centered around Activision Blizzard’s flagship titles. While those questions…

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Activision Blizzard Fired Nearly 40 Employees Accused Of Misconduct Since July 2021

1 week ago Gamespot

Since July 2021, Activision Blizzard has reportedly fired or pushed out more than three dozen employees and disciplined nearly 40 others as part of its efforts to address the company’s allegations of sexual harassment and unethical working conditions, according to…

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