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Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is getting the brand-new Ashika Island map for Season 2. The latest blog post from Activision includes new images and close-ups of the map's main points of interest, and Ashika Island's story details could be teasing an unexpected return for one of Modern Warfare 2's campaign characters. Ashika Island is a smaller, secondary map designed for Warzone 2's "Resurgence" respawn modes and DMZ. The island is described as being part of a small archipelago located somewhere...
Microsoft has built up an impressive roster of Xbox Series X|S controllers over the past few years, with new special-edition color schemes launching pretty regularly. These typically carry a slightly inflated price tag compared to the standard Xbox colors--but that’s not the case today. Head over to the Microsoft Store, and you can pick up the Mineral Camo or Lunar Shift Special Edition for just $50 each, down from their usual $70. Buy Mineral Camo Buy Lunar Shift These controllers...
God of War Ragnarok has reached a new sales milestone. Developer Santa Monica Studio announced that the PS5 and PS4 action game has passed 11 million copies sold. This number presumably includes sales across PS4 and PS5, as well as copies sold in hardware bundles. "None of this would be possible without the support of our fans, so thank you for coming on this journey with us!" the studio said. Ragnarok sold 5 million copies in its first week back in 2022 to become the fastest-selling...
Frictional Games has officially locked in a release date for Amnesia: The Bunker, and it's only a few months away. Amnesia: The Bunker was only announced in December, but Frictional Games has confirmed today that the latest entry in the popular horror series will be launching May 16. This is a delay of a couple of months, as when the game was announced it was given a March release window, but it's not too much longer of a wait, all things considered. In this particular outing, you'll be...
The annual Anime Month Sale is now live on Xbox, giving you a chance to score tons of JRPGs and anime-inspired action games at some of the lowest prices of the year. Games are a big part of the sale, although you’ll find some great anime shows and movies up for grabs, too. It's worth noting that many of the games featured in the sale have anime vibes rather direct ties to an actual anime. If you haven't played Devil May Cry 5, now’s the perfect time to pick it up. The Devil May Cry 5...
Sony has confirmed that the PS Plus Collection will be discontinued in May, bringing an end to the free library of games that were offered as an extra to PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5. The PS Plus Collection included a number of Sony's big first-party games and a few third-party extras that could be redeemed and added to your library, but it'll be taken offline on May 9. "We also wanted to provide an update on the PlayStation Plus Collection that has been offered as a benefit to...
On February 16, Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition will makes its debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The bloody FPS previously launched on PC, PS4, and Xbox One almost a year ago. This updated version of Shadow Warrior 3--which is a free upgrade for existing owners--will sport a host of new things: a Survival mode, arenas, and weapon skins. This edition will also introduce a New Game Plus mode, hardcore difficulty, and two visual options (60 frames-per-second performance or 4K...
After the announcement that Apex Legends Mobile will be taken offline in 90 days, fans are clamoring for answers. Respawn tweeted the brief announcement yesterday afternoon, accompanied by a link to a Q&A page on EA's website. But fans are still looking for answers. Thankfully, the entirety of EA's Q3 earnings call was transcribed by The Motley Fool, and provides a bit more insight into the fate of Apex Legends Mobile--including a suggestion that this may not be the last players see of the...
Tomb Raider Reloaded finally has a definitive release date, with players now able to pre-register to play it when it launches next month. First soft-launched in select regions in Asia in 2021, the first roguelike in the series will be launching on iOS and Android February 14, with users on the latter platform available to pre-register to play right now. iOS users can sign up on the game's website to be notified on the day it launches. Netflix subscribers will find the game in the app the...
A new trailer for WWE 2K23 has shown off more gameplay for this year's entry in the sports entertainment franchise. Just like last year's game, WWE 2K22, you can expect plenty of elbow drops, slams, and a chance to knock out influencer Logan Paul. One of the major additions this year is the introduction of WarGames, which doubles up on ring space and encloses the area inside of a massive steel cage. Originally a signature match type found in WCW, WWE revived the hellish structure several...
Platinum Games has announced that it'll be celebrating the 10th anniversary of cult-classic game, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, later this month. The developer's celebration of the hack-and-slash adventure will take place on February 21. Platinum hasn't revealed a digital venue or exact timing just yet, but it did make the announcement with some brand-new and adorable art of Raiden in his trademark electrolyte-harvesting pose. 2022 was an interesting year for Metal Gear Rising, as the...
Hogwarts Legacy, the big upcoming Harry Potter game, releases this month after multiple delays and controversy surrounding author JK Rowling. The game's launch trailer has now landed, showing off what players can expect in the magical open-world game. Players come to Hogwarts as a fifth-year student in the 1890s, long before the events of the books. In addition to exploring the castle and learning spells, players will venture beyond the castle walls. The player character has the rare...
Tom Brady, widely considered the greatest quarterback in NFL history, and one of the most famous athletes ever in the US, has retired for a second time. The first-ballot Hall of Famer completed his 23rd season in the NFL with a Wild Card playoff exit after posting decent (but comparatively subpar) stats throughout the year. Brady made the announcement via his Twitter account, saying that he is retiring "for good" this time. The famed QB first announced his exit from the league last year...
NASCAR is taking steps to discourage a driving technique popularized in part by video games. For anyone just catching up, on the last lap of a huge race in 2022, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain cranked his car into fifth gear, slammed it into the wall, and zoomed past multiple drivers to finish fourth and qualify for the Championship Finals. Chastain said he learned the "wall-ride" technique from playing an old NASCAR game for GameCube. Well, unfortunately for Chastain and any other drivers...
Electronic Arts management has confirmed that the publisher's upcoming Lord of the Rings mobile game, Heroes of Middle-earth, remains in development. That wouldn't normally be very noteworthy, but the company confirmed this after it canceled Apex Legends Mobile and Battlefield Mobile this week. EA boss Laura Miele said on an earnings call this week that the team at EA's Capital Games continues to actively develop Heroes of Middle-earth. The game was soft-launched in select territories in...
Redfall publisher Bethesda has confirmed that the game will require an always-online connection, even when playing in single-player. On the official Redfall FAQ, the new requirement states that a "persistent online connection is required" for single-player and co-op, and that a Bethesda.net account will also be necessary. This isn't an unusual move, as many modern games require some form of an online check-in as an anti-piracy measure--or progression fairness to keep the playing field level...
Dead Space's senior producer, Phil Ducharme, and creative director, Roman Campos-Oriola have shared that they are interested in exploring new ideas for the series, following the release of the Dead Space remake. In an interview with GQ, Ducharme and Campos-Oriola spoke about the recent launch of Dead Space and looked back on how they adapted the original game from 15 years ago and shaped the horror game into something new. The developers discussed how the horror genre was niche in the...
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 February 1. It's the first day of the month, and you're going to want to start it off strong. Luckily, the answer today is relatively simple, but it isn't used often in every day life. If you haven't started the Wordle just yet, then you can check out our list...
EA has released a new base game update for The Sims 4 which includes a number of medical wearables, binders, and shapewear for Create A Sim, as well as console improvements and a long-awaited furniture item--the humble light switch. The new Create A Sim items give players a heap of more options in creating Sims that mirror a range of different life experiences. A new Medical Wearables category has been created under Body and Face Accessories. The category includes a hearing aid that comes...
Destiny 2's latest patch has introduced daily Deepsight weapon focusing, meaning players can now nab four guaranteed "red-bordered" Deepsight weapons every day until the season ends on February 28. Through the rest of the season, players can focus Deepsight weapons once per day from each of the four seasonal vendors, a feature that was previously limited to weekly. Focusing weapons will still require players to have the required Umbral Engram and Umbral Energy. The latest patch also...