Posts

Tomorrow starts a new season for Destiny 2, and the promise of new rankings, new weapon sets, and new items to chase. On top of that, Season 5 will introduce three new pinnacle weapons into the fold, one each for Crucible, Gambit, and Strikes. While Bungie had previously detailed those three pinnacle weapons in text form, today the Destiny 2 developer gave fans a live look at each in action. And while some may not have been sold on the strength or the viability of these new weapons, seeing them in video is pretty convincing....

Without a doubt, one of the best aspects about the video game community, particularly when it comes to Destiny, is the friendships and bonds that are formed from the shared experience of exploring and playing through the virtual worlds created by development teams like Bungie. Unfortunately, though, such relationships can have untimely ends, much like the Destiny clan Maetal Militia’s connection with their teammate GiorgioButon, who recently passed away at the age of 31 after a lengthy battle with cancer....

Although Destiny has proved to be a huge commercial success for Bungie, the title has not been without its share of criticism. The popular multiplayer MMORPG/shooter hybrid was seen as a disappointment by some upon launch, due to a perceived lack of deep content or story. Meanwhile, others have been put off by the excessive pricing of DLC packs, with upcoming The Taken King DLC retailing for $40.00. There has been turmoil behind the scenes at Bungie as well, with the Destiny developer caught up in a vicious legal battle against former in-house composer Marty O’Donnell....

The eternal struggle of good versus evil spans across centuries in the Castlevania universe. From the Belmonts to Alucard, there have been a lot of heroes to contend with the Prince of Darkness himself: Dracula. There have been a lot of Castlevania games with sequels and prequels alike, and this has resulted in a rather convoluted, confusing timeline. Keep in mind that this will be focusing only on the main timeline of Castlevania games in chronological order, so reboots/remakes like the Nintendo 64 games and the Lords Of Shadow series will not be featured....

Adidas has teamed up with Marvel to bring fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales the ultimate treat. The Miles Morales Superstar sneakers showcase the German shoe company’s classic three-stripe design accompanied by Spider-Man’s signature red and black costume colors. The heel of the shoe features a webbing pattern with the iconic spider in the middle – and the laces sport both the PlayStation logo as well as Morales’ Spider-Man tag. Available in both kid and adult sizes, the sneakers will launch on November 19 in the US and Canada, with Europe receiving them at the later date of December 4....

Just a couple of days ago, the video game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment released a relatively new story trailer for its forthcoming action-RPG known as Code Vein, which teased out some of the elements in the forthcoming title’s overall narrative, while also showing off some fresh gameplay. Now, it seems as if the creators are turning their attention toward the possibility of bringing multiplayer support to the game, as producer Keita Iizuka and director Hiroshi Yoshimura explain how the feature could work should it come to pass....

Westwood Studios’ Command and Conquer released 25 years ago and helped to revolutionize the burgeoning real-time strategy (RTS) genre of gaming. Last week that game, now subtitled Tiberian Dawn, alongside its 1996 prequel Red Alert were packaged together with their expansion packs by Petroglyph Games in the Command and Conquer Remastered Collection. The collection boasts updated and 4K-capable graphics, expansive online battling and map editing functionalities with source codes released by EA, and multiple quality of life improvements....

Battlefield 1 is now release. PC gamers can still reap a 20% off discount on the Origin code, just check below. T-minus less two and a half weeks as Battlefield 1 goes live for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Pricing starts as the usual $59.99 that we’re all familiar with, but this wouldn’t be a pre-order deals roundup if we didn’t find any discounts and bonuses ;) With Beta reviews fairly positive for Battlefield 1, pre-ordering may be worth checking into as digital pre-order incentives are now available from straight up savings to bonuses and gift codes....

Coming to us very soon from data centers that are relatively not that far far away, Star Wars: The Old Republic will be setting a tingle the midichlorians of MMO gamers everywhere. Some of you lucky kids were probably even part of the early access elite and have already chosen on which side of the Force you fall. However, some of you may still be undecided. So rather than make the obvious jokes about Han shooting first or that George Lucas will probably demand patches for the game that requires your character to scream “NOOOOOO!...

Crash Bandicoot: On The Run is already putting up impressive numbers, quickly climbing to the top of the charts on both iOS and Android. Now, Stephen Jarret – VP of Game Design at King – is offering up a few tips to help you climb the game’s leaderboards. If you’re having trouble acclimating to Crash’s new auto-running ways, here are some tips and tricks from Jarret that’ll have you posting high scores in no time....

Those strange sounds that have been scaring players in Demon’s Souls are actually just a bug, according to a new statement from Sony. Players first noticed the creepy sounds in the Nexus, a location in Demon’s Souls where players can upgrade their gear, repair equipment, and sell items, though players have reported hearing them in several of the game’s locations. The sounds vary. Sometimes the noise is similar to that of a gong being hit, other times it sounds similar to a distant growl....

The Crown Tundra DLC recently launched for Pokemon Sword and Shield and has been received with near unanimous acclaim. On top of introducing a frankly massive amount of new and returning Pokemon, the entire region is gorgeous and a genuine joy to explore, while the Max Lair serves as a fresh post-game section that shakes up the traditional Pokemon formula in exciting new ways. But the Crown Tundra has inadvertently broken Pokemon Sword & Shield, and if you’re anything like me, you probably didn’t even notice....

Crusader Kings III is shaping up to be an expansive, captivating take on grand strategy and dynasty simulation. Despite very little experience with the genre prior to my test run, I found myself fully immersed in solidifying the well-being and success of my family. If you are the type of player who values options, you’ll find that Paradox has plenty to offer within their upcoming title. Did one of your vassals displease you?...

When Studio MDHR released Cuphead after years of fine-tuning and fan hype, few could have predicted the overwhelmingly positive reaction that would follow. After several awards and mass amounts of critical acclaim, Microsoft took to the stage at the company’s E3 2018 conference to make a fairly expected announcement: Cuphead will be getting downloadable content. The new adventure will don the moniker ‘The Delicious Last Course’, and will take players through a brand new island fills with new bosses to defeat....

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally available, and while critics and fans alike have been enjoying their first hours spent with the game, there is no denying that it is buggy in its current state. One of the many Cyberpunk 2077 bugs discovered is more entertaining that frustrating, however, as it sees all the game’s NPCs being given a gun. Popular Twitch streamer and YouTuber Dunkey stumbled upon the gun glitch while playing through the game naturally, laughing loudly at the Cyberpunk 2077 NPCs holding the weapons....

Dark Souls has a wide array of weapons at your disposal, but there are so many to choose from that it can sometimes be overwhelming trying decide which is best to use. Do you go with a spear? Or maybe an ax? Or how about a whip? Well, there’s nothing wrong with going with the classic fantasy weapon: the sword. But even among the swords in the game there are just too many to choose from....

Grand Theft Auto Online has an update that adds mysterious content that may be teasing an even bigger update coming soon. This morning, dead bodies with briefcases randomly started washing to shore in GTA Online. Fans have figured out that each real-time hour, a corpse will appear in different beach locations scattered around the city of Los Santos. This mysterious event may be linked to the rumors of a large update to Grand Theft Auto Online, seemingly supported by a cryptic video tweeted by Rockstar this morning that depicted quick shots of an island with the words “El Rubio Dossier” at the beginning....

It’s been no secret that Electronic Arts would be throwing horror savant Isaac Clarke into another title after the events of Dead Space 2. Walking away with such high marks from our own review staff, Visceral Games has taken an appropriate step into the shadows to contemplate the best direction for the franchise, and to guarantee that the next title will be just as prolific as its predecessors. Though as careful as developers tend to be, slip-ups and speculations will always tend to leak out....

Deep Rock Galactic is a pulse-pounding title that pits players against the dangerous depths of procedurally generated planets full of valuable resources begging to be exhumed. The action of Deep Rock Galactic is often harrowing and that will leave players scrambling to formulate a plan that will leave their dwarf alive and kicking at the end of any given play session. This focus on action can hide the robust system of customization and optimization from players that tend to rush....

Events are core to any live-service title, Destiny 2 being no exception. These time-limited activities offer unique loot or activities that are otherwise unavailable. Destiny 2 has a wide range of events that cycle through the game as often as once a week. Iron Banner, Festival of the Lost, and Solstice of Heroes are just a few examples of the types of events that players can experience. Some are beloved for their plethora of loot or pinnacle gear while others are disliked for how little they impact the game....