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The latest update to MultiVersus continues to expand Warner Bros. platform fighter, introducing a new Game of Thrones-inspired map, holiday event, and for those willing to spend a little cash, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson himself. Johnson enters the MultiVersus arena as a variant for Black Adam, the super anti-hero who he recently portrayed in the DC film of the same name and that Johnson insists will, in fact, make a profit. Black Adam was added as a playable fighter for the start of...
Starting tomorrow, December 15, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 players will gain access to a limited-time multiplayer package. The free trial will last until 10 AM PT on December 19 and includes three maps as well as four different modes. The Call of Duty blog provided specifics on what exactly is available with this special access to Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer. For starters, the trio of maps are Farm 18, El Asilo, and Shipment. Added as part of Season 1 Reloaded--which features major...
Fortnite has had its fair share of crossovers over the years, but few people saw this one coming: Metallica is now in the game. While there are no character skins of Lars, James, and the rest, you can have your character play one of the band's most popular songs--and even better, your friends can join in for free. The Master of Puppets emote costs 500 V-Bucks, or about $3.50, and plays a segment of Metallica's "Master of Puppets," the band's headbanging 1986 single. The first person to do...
Tekken 7 has officially sold over 10 million copies, according to Tekken lead Katsuhiro Harada--roughly 20% of the Tekken series 54 million total sales. Tekken 7 released in 2015, and in-between June and December, moved over 1 million units. Harada posted in June that Tekken 7 sold 9 million copies. Bandai Namco released a Tekken 7 Definitive edition back in 2021, a repackaged edition that includes the base game and all the content from four season passes. In the year since, Bandai Namco...
Signature cards in Hearthstone will be seeing massive changes as part of the game's next expansion. These cards--which were added in the latest Hearthstone expansion, March of the Lich King--have been a hot topic in Hearthstone community since their introduction. Following a large number of players voicing confusion and frustration with the cards, Blizzard has outlined a series of changes that seek to address those concerns. In a post on the Blizzard forums, later shared on Twitter by...
High on Life releases today for Xbox and PC, and it's also on Game Pass from day one. Various outlets released their reviews ahead of the launch, and we've rounded up a selection below. High on Life, made by the studio founded by Justin Roiland and Tanya Watson, is a first-person shooter featuring talkative guns and an alien space cartel who get "high" on humans. Players assume the role of an average high school student who gets tasked with the surprise mission of saving humanity. Each...
From December 14, any player that owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be treated with a free, next-generation update. This update gives players access to improved graphics as well new quests, cosmetics, and more, all for free if you already own the game. Those who do not own the game will be able to buy The Witcher 3: Complete Edition, which includes the next-gen update as well as both of the game's narrative expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. In addition to all of that content...
Overwatch 2 Season 2 marks the return of the Winter Wonderland event, bringing back limited-time arcade modes, special holiday-themed cosmetics, and rewards that players can earn by completing challenges or by watching Overwatch 2 on Twitch. During the event players can enjoy Mei's Snowball Offensive, Mei's Yeti Hunt, and Freezethaw Elimination. Winter Wonderland 2022 runs from December 13 to January 4, here's everything available during the event, including the new D.Va Twitch Drops...
Starting today and ending January 4, players can participate in special holiday and winter-themed modes in Overwatch 2 as well as pick up some limited-time goodies. Multiple arcade modes are available exclusively during this period. The first is Mei's Snowball Offensive. In this mode, Mei fires snowballs that instantly KO enemy players. Every player plays as Mei in 6v6 elimination or eight-player free-for-all rulesets. The next is Mei's Yeti Hunt, a 5v1 raid-style mode. Five players, as...
Destiny 2 is bringing The Dawning festivities back once more, allowing you to bake all sorts of cookies for both old and new faces. The event runs until the weekly reset on Tuesday, January 3, and there are a few tweaks to keep in mind compared to previous editions -- including the addition of Event Cards introduced this year, as well as new recipes like Lucent Crunch and Candy Dead Ghosts. As per usual, you can kickstart the event in the Tower by talking to Eva Levante in the center of the...
The endgame for World of Warcraft's new Dragonflight expansion has arrived, with a plethora of new content for players to sink their teeth into as they continue their journey in the Dragon Isles. Season 1 kicks off with the introduction of the new Vault of the Incarnates raid, where players will seek to prevent the expansion's current big-bad Raszageth from releasing her fellow evil-doers from their ancient magical prison. There's a good chance she will succeed in her task and push the...
This year's Nintendo Switch year-in-review stats are officially up, so you can log into the Nintendo official website and see just how much time you spent catching them all. You can access the stats simply by logging in to your Nintendo Online account on the official website page, which is also linked in the tweet below. Categories shown include the game most played overall, games played at launch, and games played for multiple years in a row. You can also see the games you played most in...
Diablo II: Resurrected is ready to celebrate the holiday season with an advent calendar of in-game surprises over the next 22 days. As detailed in a blog post that is appropriately vague, Blizzard states that a new gameplay modifier will affect all online-enabled games each day from now until January 4. When it comes to what those gameplay modifiers will actually entail, Blizzard isn't spoiling the surprise, only stating that "powerful loot, a dash of terror, and a new surprise to...
Fresh off of the announcement of Valiant Hearts: Coming Home coming exclusively to the service next year, Netflix Games has announced a new set of games coming to its ever-expanding portfolio--some of which are dropping today. Two games are being added to the Netflix mobile app today: The critically acclaimed indie adventure Kentucky Route Zero joins with all five chapters included, while Twelve Minutes, the time-loop-themed mystery that launched on Xbox Game Pass in 2021, makes its mobile...
Lost Ark's Wreck the Halls update is coming December 14, adding the Summoner advanced class alongside new raids and even more trade restrictions for new players in an effort to combat the game's botting problem. The Summoner is the latest Mage advanced class, and as their name implies, they have the ability to summon forth various spirits to aid them in battle. Their gameplay revolves around collecting a resource that is used to summon increasingly more powerful Elemental spirits. A large...
GTA Online's latest update starts a new storyline called Los Santos Drug Wars, which launches players into the world of producing and delivering psychedelics. Players will team up with a wacky crew of drug runners and chemists called the Fooliganz. Players will take on The Last MC, among other enemies, and establish their dominance in Los Santos' drug trade. Lead by goofy repeat criminal Dax, the Fooliganz include the metalhead Luchadora, the chemist Labrat, and the paranoid Ron. Players...
The mid-season update for Season 1 of Warzone 2 arrives on December 14, and the big update includes a new soccer-themed limited-time mode that lets players get on the field with some Rocket League-style action in the Warzone Cup. Here is everything you need to know about this very limited event. When does the Warzone Cup begin? The Warzone Cup is a limited time mode that begins with Season 1 Reloaded on December 14. The mode is only available for a short time, as the event concludes on...
It might be the middle of the week, but there's still no slowing down this Wordle train. We've returned to offer more help to people in need when it comes to getting the Wordle correct. This time, we're helping out with the answer on December 14. Players will likely need some serious help with this answer, as it features more vowels than consonants. If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you can check out our list of recommended starting words. However, if you're already past the...
Sonic's return to the mainstream has been fantastic over the last couple of years, and with the momentum of two successful feature films behind the blue blur, Sega's iconic mascot hit the ground running in Sonic Frontiers recently. While it's a game that definitely has room for improvement, the flaws can easily be overlooked when you dig into what makes Sonic Frontiers special. Right now, you can save big on Sonic Frontiers at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop...
It's the second week of Destiny 2's Season of the Seraph, which means that a fresh selection of seasonal objectives have been added to the to-do list. This week, you'll want to equip your favorite mid-range weapons, ready a Stasis or Void subclass, and head to the Cosmodrome to complete several objectives in one fell swoop. For anyone looking to upgrade the Exo Frame in the HELM, you'll want to do More Than A Weapon II and Heist Battlegrounds II to earn Exo Frame modules. If you've got a...