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The Epic Games Store is once again hosting its 15 Days of Christmas giveaway event. From now through December 29, you can claim one free game every day on the Epic Games Store. Typically, Epic gives away one or two free games each week, so now's your chance to stock up and play some new games over the holidays. In previous years, the promotion has included some very popular games in both the AAA and indie spaces. Just like Christmas morning, you won't know what your mystery gift is until it...
If you're a magic user in Elden Ring but you still enjoy using a shield, too, you may benefit from Scholar's Shield, which can boost your shield's damage negation. Luckily, it can be purchased extremely early in the game for a relatively low cost, and we'll tell you precisely where to find the NPC that sells it. Scholar's Shield explained Scholar's Shield is a sorcery that requires 12 Intelligence to cast. By casting the spell on a shield, it will improve its damage negation. Scholar's...
For retro gaming fans who love physical media but are gobsmacked by the price of old carts, the Evercade brand has fulfilled a nostalgic dream over the past two-plus years. With a pick-up-and-play mentality, a growing library of carts filled with officially licensed retro console and arcade games, and multiple hardware iterations, the Evercade has found its niche in an increasingly popular market. The Evercade EXP, an updated version of the original handheld, is the best Evercade yet. If...
Marvel Snap, the mobile Marvel digital card game, released on October 18. Ahead of the holidays and new year, more details about what players can expect from Marvel Snap was released in a roadmap. The roadmap is split into three sections: "coming soon," "in development," and "in concept." Coming soon means features under this category will be launched in the near future. Battle Mode Vs. Friends is one such update, and it's been highly anticipated since November's tease. Currently, there's...
The Microsoft Surface and iPad Mini lineups are filled with some of the most popular tablets on the market. They can also be quite expensive, with price tags that can soar over $500. But if you’re looking to save a bundle of cash, consider picking up a refurbished unit--as today you'll find the Microsoft Surface 3 and iPad Mini 4 on sale for less than $200. The discounts won’t stick around long, so here’s a closer look at the two impressive price cuts. Source
Marvel Snap’s Pool 3 has the largest number of cards of all current pools, and it can be daunting to figure out what works well in tandem or what win conditions you should be in tune with. These cards are unlocked from Collection Level 486 and onwards. This guide will detail some of the best Marvel Snap decks and tactics you can implement that will have you ascend the ranks and become victorious against your opponents using all Pool 3 decks. Discardian Dissonance Discardian Dissonance is...
The Xbox Store's massive Countdown Sale recently kicked off, discounting tons of Xbox games for as much as 60% off as we count down the final days of 2022. Some notable deals include Halo Infinite’s single-player campaign for $30 (normally $60), Elden Ring for just $42 (normally $60), and Forza Horizon 5 for $39 (normally $60). There are also bundle deals like this Assassin’s Creed Valhalla + Watch Dogs: Legion Bundle for just $33 (down from $110), and Dishonored: Death of the...
Street Fighter 6's second closed beta test began on December 16 and ends on December 19. Ahead of the second beta, Bandai Namco posted a Twitter thread of tips. If you've participated in the first beta test, then the info should mostly be familiar. The Battle Tutorial is replayable, and it will pop up when players access the Battle Hub for the first time. For Battle Settings and Control Types, check out the tips Bandai Namco provided below. Character Customization: Custom avatar can only...
If you’re looking for additional privacy and security when working on your computer, there’s no better solution than a VPN. Unfortunately, most services require a monthly subscription or lofty one-time fee. Right now, however, you can purchase a three-year subscription to the Windscribe VPN Pro Plan for just $57, down from $207, when using promo code WINDSCRIBE at checkout. See at GameSpot Deals Windscribe might not be as well-known as some other VPN services, but it offers much of the...
World of Warcraft players in China may have to take the fate of their characters into their own hands, with Blizzard announcing it will allow Chinese players to download their characters ahead of an imminent shutdown of Blizzard game services in the region. It was announced in late November that Blizzard could not come to a mutually-satisfactory deal with China's NetEase, which has long served as the distributor of various Blizzard games, including WoW, in the region. Since the two parties...
Fortnite is kicking off its third major anime crossover today with the introduction of My Hero Academia (MHA) content coming to the game. After having what seemed to be massive success with Naruto and Dragon Ball, Epic's battle royale and creative suite is taking on the My Hero series in a similarly major way. Alongside four in-game skins, an incredibly powerful new Mythic weapon called Deku's Smash, and in-game challenges, one of the best parts of the crossover is the new game mode, Hero...
The year might be coming to a close, but there's no rest for your resident Agent of the Nine in Destiny 2. Xur has popped back for another visit to the Solar system, and as usual, he has a fresh inventory of rare and Exotic armors and weapons. Here's where you can find Xur and what Exotics he's selling this week. This week you can find Xur in the Tower, in the Hangar area. For his weapon, Xur is offering Graviton Lance. Hunters can pick up the Khepri's Sting gauntlets, Titans can grab...
After taking a break last week, Destiny 2's Trials of Osiris is back for a fresh run on online competition and fireteams attempting to earn that coveted flawless run. This is the first Trials of Season of the Seraph, and comes after some heavy patching in Destiny 2 that introduced a wide number of weapon changes. Here's where you'll play Trials of Osiris this weekend and what weapons you can earn. You can also check out where Xur is to see if any of his inventory can help you out this...
The Game Awards announced a record-breaking number viewership number for 2022. An estimated 103 million viewers tuned into the show, a 20% increase from last year's 85 million views. The Game Awards aired on December 8, and as per the usual program, featured both award-winners and world premieres. Elden Ring took home the Game of The Year award, and we also saw new trailers from anticipated games like Final Fantasy XVI and Street Fighter 6. In new announcements, Armored Core 6, Hades 2, and...
Nintendo has been steadily adding retro games to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service over the past few months, and four new Sega Genesis games are the latest additions. As usual, you can play them right now if you subscribe to the extra Expansion Pack plan. The four games in question are the beloved beat-'em-up Golden Axe 2, the sci-fi shoot-'em-up Alien Storm, the Bejeweled-esque puzzler Columns, and the hit fighting game Virtua Fighter 2. While none of these would be...
Ubisoft’s Winter Sale is here, discounting dozens of games from the publisher as much as 80% off. Customers who spend at least $20 can also use coupon code HOLIDAY22 to get $10 off their total order. The winter sale discounts and special coupon code are valid until January 5, 2023. Please note that all of the prices in this article do not include the $10 coupon, but some of the titles are discounted to just under $20, forcing you to buy more than one game to get the additional discount...
If you're looking for last-minute Christmas gifts, this hardcover coffee table book featuring glossy photos of consoles spanning from Atari to Xbox is discounted right now. The Game Console 2.0 is currently $20.79, roughly 50% off the original $40 price. See at Amazon The listing is $26, but there's a coupon box you can click to get another $5.20 off. The discount will be applied at checkout. The Game Console 2.0 is 264 pages covers five decades of consoles and contextualizes the...
Aloy's adventures will continue in the Horizon universe, but Guerrilla Games is also working on a separate multiplayer title in the franchise. There's no official name yet or a release window, but the developer is hiring staff for an online co-op project. Guerrilla Games confirmed this new entry in the Horizon series on Twitter with a job listings sheet. The open positions posting mentions the developer is hiring in Amsterdam for single-player, online, and external project teams. "A new...
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...