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My Hero Academia has arrived in Fortnite, and over the next two weeks, it's going to have a huge impact on how you play. That's because this collab isn't just about item shop cosmetics--though it certainly does have those. But on top of that, the island is now home to a new MHA-themed Mythic weapon: Deku's Smash. Deku's Smash is just as big of a shift to the Fortnite meta as the Kamehameha was during the Dragonball collaboration this past summer. This is to say you should expect things to...
It's bad news for games like Starfield, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Final Fantasy XVI, as a strong contender for 2023's game of the year has just emerged in the shape of Peppa Pig: World Adventures. The adorable TV star is back in a new game next year that will see her visit several locations around the world. Alongside her family and friends, Peppa will be trotting out to Paris, Australia, London, and several other locations, meeting new characters and dressing up. You'll also be able to...
Marvel Snap picked up the Best Mobile win at The Game Awards last week, and this week is thanking players for the accolade with a handful of freebies. All players will be gifted 1000 credits, as well as a Mystery Variant, just for logging into the game. Players can find the current rewards in their in-game mail the next time they log in. Marvel Snap added that an extra freebie consisting of a GOTY Card Back and Title will also be gifted early next year. Marvel Snap isn't the first game to...
As you navigate your way through Elden Ring's massive open world, you may find yourself wanting to blend various playstyles. That's entirely possible thanks to tons of cool spells that can be used in tandem with your melee weapons to dish out the hurt on your foes. Gravity Well is one such sorcery that blends exceptionally well into melee-centric builds, and we'll tell you where you can find it in this guide. Gravity Well explained Gravity Well is a sorcery that requires 17 Intelligence to...
Overwatch 2's Season 2 dropped on December 6, and following the release, Activision Blizzard made some further tweaks and balance changes to the hero roster. Ramattra, the new Omnic Tank added in Season 2, has been buffed. His Nemesis form is more effective, with increased movement speed and armor bonus. His Omnic form's Void barrier has a reduced cooldown time. Doomfist's abilities have also been slightly adjusted. His Rocket Punch ability has been incrementally nerfed. Cooldown lasts one...
The Epic Games Store’s annual holiday sale is now live, giving PC gamers a great way to load up on free and discounted games from now until January 5. There are hundreds of PC games from the Epic Games Store catalog sale including big AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 for $30 (normally $60) and Red Ded Redemption 2 for $19.79 (normally $60), and games from smaller studios like Weird West or The Pathless, both of which are just $20 each (normally $40). PC ports of Sony’s first-party...
Bungie has addressed rumors that secrets would cease to be part of Destiny 2. A new statement claims that not only will secrets continue to be a part of the game, they will come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In the most recent This Week At Bungie, assistant game director Robbie Stevens addressed rumors that secrets will stop being developed. Stevens wrote, "the people working on Destiny 2 believe that secrets are an important part of this franchise, and we’re dedicated to delivering...
Vampire Survivors, the bullet-hell rogue-like that is one of GameSpot's best games of the year, just got its first paid DLC, Legacy of Moonspell. Inspired by Japanese monster hunters, the Legacy of Moonspell includes a brand-new map, Mt. Moonspell, in addition to eight new characters and 13 new weapons and evolutions. Here's everything included in the new Legacy of Moonspell DLC for Vampire Survivors. New map Mt. Moonspell The DLC only includes one map, Mt. Moonspell. This map takes place...
Following the launch of the big Season 1 Reloaded update, Activision is hosting a double XP weekend for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. Season 1 Reloaded added more operators and the new Chimera assault rifle to multiplayer and battle royale, and now players can enjoy an easier time leveling up with an extended double XP weekend event. The double XP and double weapon XP rates are active across all platforms. The event will run from December 15-19 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET...
Humble Bundle's Sid Meier's Ultimate Collection features the latest Civilization game, Civilization 6, complete editions of past Civilization games, and more. You can get the Sid Meier bundle for just $15, and it contains 20 selected items that normally would be $471 in total. See at Humble There are no payment tiers with different selection of games, as seen in some other Humble Bundles. $15 is the minimum to get everything in the Sid Meier bundle, and if you choose to pay more, you'll...
Diablo IV's collector's edition is now available for preorder on the Blizzard Gear Store, and includes an artbook, map of Sanctuary, a "Candle of Creation," and more. Blizzard went over each piece of the collector's edition in a recent livestream. Priced at $96.66, the collector's edition does not include an actual copy of Diablo IV, but does have a bunch of other goodies for fans of the game to enjoy. Of particular note is an electric candle that sports the visages of both the angel...
It might be hard to believe, but we are now two months--and more importantly, two seasons--into Overwatch 2. Though its predecessor received frequent updates, new maps, new heroes, and plenty of seasonal events, Overwatch 2 is largely new territory for the team at Blizzard. The studio is now driven towards creating more cohesive content than ever before in order to accommodate the game's new seasonal system and free-to-play, battle pass-driven business model, and naturally, player reactions...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Next-Gen Update has revitalized one of the best open-world RPGs ever made. Originally released back in 2015, the new update for the game introduces graphical improvements, newly-implemented mods on PC, and some additional content. A highlight of the new content is a replica of the Netflix series armor that players can earn by taking on a new quest in Velen. Thousands of players on PC and the current-generation consoles have hopped back into the various regions The...
One of the fathers of World of Warcraft, Chris Metzen, is once again working on the Warcraft universe as a creative advisor after having departed Blizzard in 2016. The news comes via Warcraft senior vice president and general manager John Hight, who announced the partnership on Twitter. Hight states that Metzen will return to working on World of Warcraft initially, but that in time "his work will expand to other projects across this growing franchise." "Chris was one of the original team...
The Season 1 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 2 is now live, and the big update added Call of Duty's first-ever Destiny-style Raid. This is a cooperative mission that includes puzzle-solving, close-knit teamwork, and communication. Our full guide will show you how to get the Raid completed and reap its rewards. What are Raids in Modern Warfare 2? Raids continue the story of Modern Warfare 2's campaign, and this is a trio mode with a mix of stealth, action, and puzzle-solving objectives...
Apex Legends' new Wintertide Collection Event just entered its second week, but the annual holiday event isn't the only source of festive, free cosmetics available to players this season. Today, Respawn unveiled Apex's latest trio of Prime Gaming cosmetics. The bundle includes an exclusive new skin for Revenant along with a matching banner frame and Rampage weapon skin. But the service's $14/mo subscription fee isn't too steep (it costs even less for students and anyone on government...
The upcoming Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy is only a few short weeks away from release on February 10, and a new showcase video from publisher Warner Bros Games displays over a half-hour of new gameplay. The video begins with game director Alan Tew showing off Hogwarts Legacy's broom flying mechanics as the character zips around the large open world outside of the magical school. As the player-character flies around, the game's development team explains how you can find quests by...
Here's something you may not have realised about Destiny 2's Dawning event: players will be able to level up crafted weapons faster for the duration of the holiday event, with bonus progress awarded while completing activities. The buff was pointed out by Bungie community manager dmg04 on Twitter, who added that using snowballs to defeat enemies will also count towards levelling up any crafted weapons players have equipped. This little bonus will be helpful for players who want to level up...
If the most devastating part of The Witcher 3 for you was not being able to tell Roach what a good boy he is, you'll be delighted to know CD Projekt Red has fixed this glaring omission. As part of the game's next-gen upgrade, players can now pet Geralt's iconic horse Roach. This is easily the patch's most significant feature. In a video posted by Twitter user and Witcher creator Neon Knight, Geralt walks up to his horse and pats him gently along his mane. You can do this in your game simply...
If gaming on the couch isn't enough for you, Tesla has an offering--gaming in a car. The company announced that players will be able to play Steam games in select Model S and X Teslas as part of an upcoming holiday update. In the promotional video, you can see a user play Cyberpunk 2077 and swiping through the Steam storefront. Wireless controllers are supported, as well as mouse and keyboard (though the latter setup is undoubtedly unwieldy). In order to access the Steam beta feature...