In what seems to be a trend for highly anticipated new releases, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s launch has suffered from massive technical issues. Users on Xbox One, Playstation 4, and PC seemed to be reporting a whole host of issues just hours after the game officially became available. Many Twitter accounts were reporting slow download times, random error codes, and that the game would cause their console to crash....
This week, Sea of Thieves developers from Rare put on a stream meant to inform its community about upcoming content for the sea-faring, multiplayer game. However, what viewers got was a surprise that few could have expected, and that made one Rare team member infamous. The intent of the latest Sea of Thieves stream was to discuss the Pirate Emporium, a premium store that is coming to the game with the Smuggler’s Fortune update....
The release of the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion is almost here, and many players are certain to be dusting off their Charge Blades and getting ready to take on the new MHW: Iceborne monsters. However, before rushing into battle against these new foes, some players may be curious about exactly how to start the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion, and it is that which this MHW: Iceborne guide looks to address....
The sequel to Overwatch was one of the biggest announcements made at this year’s BlizzCon. Many fans are pumped to see what the sequel has in store for Blizzard’s team-based shooter franchise, and what sort of different Overwatch tricks they can pull off in the game. It turns out there may be even more in store for the shooter franchise than anticipated. In an interview with Edge magazine, director Jeff Kaplan hinted there may be some spin-off games and even movies based on the Overwatch universe in the future....
In 1995, Mortal Kombat was at the height of its popularity. Not only did was there a movie on the way, but Mortal Kombat 3 was also making its way into the arcades. How big a deal was Mortal Kombat 3? Big enough that it had its own commercial… For an arcade game! You simply did not do that. Ever. The game featured classic characters, new characters, and old characters with redesigns....
MultiVersus gameplay has leaked online and, unsurprisingly, the game looks a lot like Smash Bros. The near five-minute gameplay clip is live now on vk.com, and looks like it was captured from a recent restricted test, given the black bars that block an identifying watermark from showing on-screen. We see a raft of characters from the Warner Bros. character pile in action, including Wonder Woman, Batman, Harley Quinn and Velma....
Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse’s anime series that debuted in 2012 has been, for many western fans, the first contact with the Muv-Luv series, but at long last, the visual novel has been released in English. It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the usual scenario with the visual novel originating the anime series, which usually is summarized and oversimplified. Things are quite a bit more complex and you can read all about it in our recent interview with the creators....
NBA 2K20 released at the end of last week, and players are now busy mastering the new dribbling system and perfecting their builds. While some fans will certainly spend their build time working out the best center build in NBA 2K20, others will prefer to put together an overpowered point guard build instead. Indeed, for fans that are looking for the best point guard build in NBA 2K20, the purpose of this guide is to provide exactly that....
One of the surprise announcements at Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference was the reveal of Blair Witch, a new first-person horror game from Bloober Team, the studio behind similar titles like Layers of Fear and Observer. The wait for Blair Witch is nearly over, and now a new trailer has been released that highlights the story’s more “insane” elements. The new Blair Witch trailer depicts how main character Ellis will slowly become insane over the course of the game....
With a new major update, comes new characters for Genshin Impact players to enjoy. Genshin Impact recently hit Version 2.1 and will see the release of four new characters: Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara, Aloy, and the still unreleased Sangonomiya Kokomi. With all these new playable wallet-snatchers (sleep well, my debit card), mihoyo released some gameplay trailers to show off their kit. These trailers give a detailed explanation of each characters’ kits and playstyle....
Type-moon released another trailer of its fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina, showcasing the upcoming DLC character Aoko Aozaki. While this trailer displays a full match pitching Aoko versus Shiki Tohno, which adds to the one released a few days ago. We know that She will be released on January 13 alongside Dead Apostle Noel. You can check it out below, alongside Aoko’s official description. “One of only five magicians who exist in the world....
Today Blizzard Entertainment had a few “announcements of announcements” to make regarding World of Warcraft and its games set in the Warcraft world. The new expansion for the venerable MMORPG is going to be announced next month, on April 19. No further information was provided on what the expansion will entail, so we’ll have to wait and see. On top of that, we that the first Warcraft game designed specifically for mobile platforms will be revealed in May....
Niantic has announced a new update to Pokémon Go “based on the current global health situation,” and tweak mechanics to let players enjoy the game in “individual settings.” The statement was supplied to Polygon, and the developer is working on “updates to Pokémon Go features and experiences that can be enjoyed in individual settings.” Firstly, nests of wild Pokémon will rise in frequency so that players encounter more monsters while in one place....
Nintendo and Microsoft have partnered up for a new Minecraft trailer celebrating cross-platform play between the Switch and Xbox One. The epic bromance is a pretty significant step for the industry, considering this is really the first time that a hardware manufacturer has promoted a rival console in a positive light. Positive light is the key phrase there. Remember back in the 90s, when Sega attempted to flog the Mega Drive by describing how it did want ‘Nintendont’?...
Nintendo is selling empty cardboard boxes to animal crossing fans. The limited-edition Animal Crossing New Horizons Nintendo Switch hits shelves on March 13th—one week before the game’s release. Even if you’ve never played the game, the console’s palette of washed-out pastels and charming, island-themed artwork are enough to make anyone think about buying one. For some of the game’s most fanatical followers, however, the packaging alone is enough to go crazy for....
Nintendo has said it’ll fix a game-breaking bug in its Nintendo Switch Online release of Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. The classic 2000 platformer was the latest N64 release on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack last week. However, players soon discovered a specific bug when underwater that could cause Kirby to enter a stunned state forever. Interestingly, this bug only seemed to occur on this emulated version, and not the original hardware....
Nintendo Switch Sports is the most recent simulation sports game that revolves around a fictional sports facility, Spocco Square. These sports include Tennis, Bowling, Badminton, Soccer, Volleyball, and Chambara. For those confused about Chambara, it is a Japanese Samurai Swordplay making its mark along with these sports. As you proceed through the game, there’s a wide range of collectibles and different types of equipment you can unlock as well. So, here’s our guide on all the unlockables in Nintendo Switch Sports....
The second installment in the Nioh series is heading to PC real soon, publisher Koei Tecmo has announced. Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition follows the first game‘s PC release cadence, by arriving as a complete edition after the PS4 launch. Nioh 2 will release on PC via Steam on February 5, 2021. The complete edition comes with some great bonuses for those jumping in with the PC release. First off, the game’s three premium expansions are included: The Tengu’s Disciple, Darkness in the Capital and The First Samurai....
NIS America has released a new trailer for Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, taking a closer look at the character Velvet. Velvet, twin of Ingway, is the princess of the destroyed kingdom of Valentine and Odin’s first born daughter. Releasing in Europe this summer, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is a complete HD remake of the original PS2 side-scrolling action game Odin Sphere from Vanillaware. Source: NIS
I like driving. You might have noticed as much already, but honestly I really love driving, and not just the ragged edge variety - indeed, the driving I love the most is often a much more sedate affair. It’s why I stop for traffic lights when playing GTA, why it was love at first sight when it came to the calming adventures within Euro Truck Simulator and it’s why, when driving the streets of London myself, I crave nothing more than an acknowledgment of good traffic etiquette from a passing pedestrian - perhaps even the fabled double wave....
