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Microsoft and Nintendo have agreed to terms to put Call of Duty on Nintendo platforms for the next 10 years if Microsoft's bid to buy Activision Blizzard goes through. But actually getting Call of Duty to run on the relatively less powerful Switch? That might not be so easy, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has said. Speaking to The New York Times, Spencer said there was "definitely work" to be done to make a Call of Duty game perform well on Switch. In a separate interview with The...
Like previous seasons, Destiny 2's Season of the Seraph features a new activity in the shape of Heist Battlegrounds, which forms a central part of the current storyline. Anyone who has dived into the Battlegrounds playlist will be familiar with the structure of this mode, which tasks three Guardians with a mission to help restore the Golden Age AI Rasputin by obtaining vital data from key points in the Solar system. Like Season of Plunder's Expeditions and Season of the Haunted's Nightmare...
Valve boss Gabe Newell has responded to Microsoft's announcement that it would continue to release the Call of Duty series on Steam should its deal to buy Activision Blizzard go through. Newell told Kotaku that Valve is happy that Microsoft wants to keep making Call of Duty available on Steam, but putting it down on paper in an official capacity wasn't actually necessary. Newell said Valve, as a company, doesn't believe in requirements from publishing partners, and Microsoft and the Call of...
From the moment I took my first steps onto the frigid mountaintops outside the city of Kyovashad in Diablo IV, it was clear that Blizzard was serious about responding to some of the complaints of Diablo III. While Diablo III contrasted pops of bright colors against the grotesque horrors of the world, Diablo IV is immediately more oppressive and dire in its presentation. Its hues are muted and gray, its world uninviting and harsh, its stories seemingly primed to expose the worst parts of its...
Activision Blizzard will reportedly release Diablo 4 on June 5, 2023. The action-RPG will supposedly be in the spotlight at The Game Awards, where this date and preorders will be announced. Twitter user Aggiornamenti Lumia apparently found a hidden listing on the Microsoft Store that revealed Diablo 4's release date. On Xbox, the game will apparently be 80GB in size and come in three different editions: standard, digital deluxe, and ultimate. Windows Central added that preorders will...
Guerrilla Game's Horizon series took a massive step forward this year with the launch of Horizon Forbidden West, but if you've been looking to see where the series began and you've got a PC that can handle it, then this deal on the first game will get you up to speed. Over on Fanatical, you can grab Horizon Zero Dawn for just $14 , a huge 72% discount on the first chapter in Aloy's saga. It's worth noting that Horizon Zero Dawn also happens to be verified for Steam Deck, and this is the...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe welcomes a series of new tracks today with Wave 3 of the Booster Course Pass, but that's not all. A new "Custom Items" feature is now available in a free update. As its name suggests, this feature allows players to choose the items that appear in certain races. This applies to offline versus races and some online modes, Nintendo of Europe said in a tweet. As you can see in the image below, players can choose Random, All On, and All Off, or they can select individual...
Elden Ring's big new multiplayer update launches today, December 7, but it does more than just add PvP to the popular title. The full patch notes have been released, and the update also includes multiple new hairstyles for players, general balance tweaks, and a series of bug fixes. The Colosseums at Limgrave, Caelid, and Leyndell are now open to players for head-to-head competition through 1v1 duels or as team fights for up to six players. There are also "special fights" available in which...
Pokemon Go's final Community Day for 2022 is coming, and it's going to be a big one. Niantic has announced that all the Pokemon featured in Community Days over 2021 and 2022 will be returning for the upcoming event, through wild encounters, field research, and raids. Players will have the chance to play catch-up on missed Community Days, with 15 Pokemon returning in wild encounters, and more yet available through field research, eggs, and raids. Players will also be able to evolve a number...
Journey spiritual successor Sky: Children of the Light is available from today on PlayStation consoles. The free-to-play game is already available on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch, and new players on PlayStation will be able to play alongside veterans from other platforms. Thatgamecompany has marked the release of Sky on PlayStation with a pack of Journey-themed items available for $25. While Sky has a heavier focus on online multiplayer and live service replayability, the free-to-play...
Ahead of its pending acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has announced a 10-year commitment that will see Call of Duty games published on Nintendo platforms again. The deal was announced in a tweet by Phil Spencer, who added that Call of Duty games will also continue to be offered for PC players on Steam simultaneously with Xbox. Spencer's tweet is light on details, though the Xbox head elaborated on some details in an interview with The Washington Post, saying that the entire...
How to relearn moves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is easier than it’s ever been. No longer do you have to track down a special NPC and spend rare currency to inspire the ol’ noggin. Instead, you just open a menu and spend absolutely nothing. How to relearn moves in Scarlet and Violet You can have a Pokemon remember moves from their move summary page. Open the menu and choose one of the Pokemon in your party, or access your boxes and pick the Pokemon you want. Access their summary, and...
The Lucky Egg is back in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and there’s not much you have to do to get it. The experience boosting item is free for the taking after you pass a certain milestone. This guide explains how to get the Lucky Egg and what to do with it once it’s all yours. How to get the Lucky Egg in Scarlet and Violet Professor Jacq, the biology teacher, rewards you with the Lucky Egg, after you earn your fifth Gym Badge. You can tackle Scarlet and Violet’s Gyms in any order, but if...
The Gimmighoul evolution method in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is one of the most unusual and time-consuming, as it relies partly on luck and partly on spending time scouring the countryside for tiny golden coins. Even if you aren’t bothered by completing the Pokedex, you could do worse than adding Gholdengo to your team. This guide explains how to evolve Gimmighoul and what role Gholdengo can fill on your team. Where to find Gimmighoul If you landed here without actually having Gimmighoul...
To celebrate the latest update in Valheim, Iron Gates released a new cinematic trailer showing off the first biome update, The Mistlands. The newly introduced biome is currently the largest biome in-game and introduces a variety of new content. In addition, a new magic system is being introduced that will alllow players to harvest eitr--ancient essence found that can only be found in the roots of the Yggdrasil World Tree. When it's consumed, players will gain the ability to use fire and ice...
All online games in China have been taken offline for the duration of December 6 as part of a day of mourning for former president Jiang Zemin. Video game market analyst Daniel Ahmad reported the news on Twitter, showing an example of a gaming website rendered black and white as a sign of mourning. Other online and real-world entertainment sites and activities have also shut down in respect for President Zemin, who died from Leukemia last week. This is not the first time online game...
Thanks to a new Dead Island 2 showcase, we now have more details on what can be expected upon its release as well as an extended look at its gameplay. The showcase revealed a new feature called Alexa Game Control that'll allow players to use their voice to perform in-game actions. Based on what was shown in the trailer, players can use Alexa to lure zombies their way, equip weapons, and activate abilities. In addition, it was revealed that the character you play is infected and is walking...
Developer WayForward has announced River City Girls 2 will launch December 15 in North America and Europe. The beat-'em-up sequel starts after the first game and features Marian from the Double Dragon franchise as well as Provie from River City Ransom: Underground. Marian first appeared in Double Dragon as Billy Lee's girlfriend who, after taking a punch to the gut, becomes a damsel in distress for the entirety of the game. River City Girls 2 will see her dishing out some pain as a playable...
The Destiny 2 Seraph Key Codes are the latest material to be added to the game, courtesy of Season of the Seraph. As we're used to from previous seasons, the new seasonal activity features an optional chest at the end that needs a particular material to be opened. Alongside packing some extra loot for your return to the orbit, the chest is involved with More Than A Weapon, which is the weekly quest of Season 19. While the resource isn't as elusive as others in the past, some activities...
There’s finally a Bisharp evolution in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, but the process of getting Kingambit is one of the most specific evolution methods in the new monster catching RPGs. It takes a long time, some luck, and plenty of patience, but at the end of it all, you get a much improved version of Bisharp with the potential to be one of your team’s powerhouse Pokemon. This guide explains how to evolve Bisharp and where to get a Leader’s Crest. How to evolve Bisharp into Kingambit...