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You don't have to wait until Black Friday to score a deal this year, and if you're in the market for one of Sony's best PlayStation exclusives of 2022, Amazon and Best Buy have you covered. Both stores are selling Horizon Forbidden West for only $40 USD right now, which is the best markdown on the title we've seen since launch. This deal seems to apply only to the PlayStation 5 version of the game and not the PS4 edition. The PS5 version normally goes for $70 USD, so this is a pretty...
If you walked through Stray's neon-soaked streets and thought "this game could use a lot more unicorn killing," then you're in luck thanks to Gori: Cuddly Carnage's latest trailer. The "skate-and-slash" action game's trailer debuted during the PC Gaming Show 2023 Preview. It features the titular Gori--who the game's official Steam page describes as a "a badass murder-kitty on a death-dealing hoverboard"--and shows off his heavy-duty arsenal of weaponry including neon-lit whips and massive...
The Nintendo Wii U console is officially 10 years old today, which is traditionally a number that's accompanied by a tin or aluminum gift to symbolize strength and resilience. While the Wii U's longevity wasn't as durable as those materials, many of the games that appeared on that system were a different story entirely and represent some of the best Nintendo experiences that fans could have at the time. NPD Group's Mat Piscatella went back into the archives of the Wii U charts and pulled up...
The director of Fallout: New Vegas has said he could see himself returning to the Fallout universe one day, though it's too soon to say if that will happen. Josh Sawyer directed 2010's New Vegas and told Kinda Funny Games that he still loves Fallout and offered up some possible locations for a future title. "I could see myself working in it again, but you know, we'll see where the future takes me," he said, as reported by VGC. New Vegas takes place in Las Vegas far into the future. But...
Big changes are coming to Destiny 2's PvP modes in the future, as Bungie plans to overhaul the Crucible in a manner similar to how Trials of Osiris was revamped several seasons. In an update on its blog post, Bungie detailed how it plans to revisit various aspects of the game to see how well they fit with the rest of Destiny 2. This redesign will begin in Season 19 and will continue well into the future of Destiny 2, as Bungie plans to update the Crucible playlist structure and streamline...
Call of Duty fans who also subscribe to Comcast's Xfinity internet service can get a nice perk for Modern Warfare II and Warzone 2.0. Subscribers are able to claim a free Season 01 battle pass. Members can head to their rewards and deals page in their account, and a code should be waiting, according to CharlieIntel. It's a nice perk, but not the first for Xfinity members--they also got a Modern Warfare II beta code. The Modern Warfare II/Warzone 2 Season 01 battle pass does away with the...
The gaming conglomerate Embracer Group recently released its interim Q2 report, and it revealed a "transformative" six-year deal with multiple partners. However, it's not clear who these partners are, and what this deal will actually involve. According to the report, the Embracer Group expects "the whole or parts" of this six-year transaction to close during the financial year. The partnership apparently covers a range of "large-budget upcoming games," and Embracer expects it to "improve...
The Division Heartland, Ubisoft's upcoming free-to-play Division game, has been rated for release in America, which suggests the game might be set to launch relatively soon. The ESRB database contains a listing for Heartland on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The ratings group assigned the title an M rating, which is the same rating as The Division and The Division 2. The ratings description doesn't give much away, but it does mention how players will take on the role of an...
The Nintendo Switch eShop is getting 45 new games this week, including the highly anticipated Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Game Freak's next mainline Pokemon game is set to release on November 18. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is an open world game set in Paldea, a region loosely inspired by Spain. The three different starter Pokemon are the Grass cat Sprigatito, Fire crocodile Fuecoco, and the water duck Quaxly. Scarlet and Violet also has three different quest lines: Victory Road, The Path...
Frozen Flame is a new survival adventure game that puts players in the dying world of the Dragons. The game has now launched into early access for Windows users on Steam after a recent beta period. First-time players will be thrust into a land of the unknown, where they only know a little about the combat and exploration the game has to offer. While Frozen Flame does offer some tutorials along the way, the first hour or two will be challenging for players trying to navigate the landscape...
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 is live, and the sequel includes the brand-new Stronghold locations for battle royale and the DMZ extraction mode. Here we break down everything you need to know about Warzone's new high-tier looting grounds, so you can get loaded up with some of the game's best gear. New Strongholds feature explained Strongholds are buildings filled with high-tier loot and cash, but they're well protected by AI enemies. There are 77 possible Stronghold locations on Al Mazrah, but...
Destiny 2's Season 19 will see the arrival of a new mode called Iron Banner: Fortress. Bungie describes Iron Banner: Fortress as a mode similar to Zone Control, in which players compete to capture and hold zones. Caital also apparently has some role to play in Fortress, but Bungie leaves the exact details of how she affects the mode's gameplay a secret. Iron Banner: Fortress goes live on January 3, 2023. For Season 19's Iron Banner rewards, Saladin will have Auto Rifles and Slug Shotguns...
PGA Tour 2K23 is on sale for current and last-gen consoles at multiple retailers as part of early Black Friday promotions. Over on Amazon, PGA Tour 2K23 standard edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X is down to $50 (normally $70), while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One standard editions are just $40 (down from $60). If you prefer buying digitally, you can grab an Xbox Series X game code for $49 (normally $70), or an Xbox One key for $39 (normally $60). See at Amazon Xbox owners can...
Apex Legends developer Respawn Entertainment has just released Season 15's first Prime Gaming bundle. The bundle features a trio of matching cosmetics, all themed around Season 15's debut legend, Catalyst. The cosmetics' designs show off Catalyst's deep connection to her homeworld's moon and nature in general. Available only to Prime Gaming subscribers, November's cosmetic bundle has a leafy autumn theme, containing two subscriber-exclusive cosmetics for Catalyst, and an Alternator weapon...
With Season of Plunder's storyline winding down in Destiny 2, things have been quiet in the game before the start of Season 19. Players looking for one last activity to engage in before the final season begins ahead of February's Lightfall expansion can get ready to spread some charity across the Solar system, as next week will see the launch of the new Eliksni Quarter community event. One of the new social hubs in Destiny 2, the Eliksni Quarter houses refugees from the House of Light who...
Like other seasons before it, Season of Plunder has given players a chance to earn a new title--in this case, Scallywag--by completing several seasonal Triumphs within the game. While these activities haven't been too challenging, they have been time-consuming with their requirements and Bungie has decided to make this pursuit easier. "We've looked at the data and the Season of Plunder Seal and title is harder to acquire than originally intended," Bungie explained in its weekly blog update...
Today is stealth-action franchise Splinter Cell's 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, Ubisoft put out a video celebrating the franchise and revealing details of the upcoming remake. The video features a panel with several developers working on the Splinter Cell remake, including creative director Chris Auty, technical director Christian Carriere, senior game designer Andy Schmoll, and associate level design director Zavian Porter. The panel shares their first experiences with the...
Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 just dropped, but unfortunately teaming up with friends in the free-to-play shooter is currently a struggle. However, there is an alternate way to invite players to a party so you don't have to fly solo. A bug is currently preventing players from accessing their friends list. Trying to access the social tab for Warzone 2.0 (or Modern Warfare II for that matter) simply brings up a pop-up that says fetching online profile, and then kicks players back to the home...
Xbox rolled out new updates for November, including closer integration with Discord. Aside from being able to join a Discord call directly from the console, there are minor upgrades in the Microsoft Store, Captures, Power Options, and more. In the Microsoft Store, when games on your wishlist go on sale, you'll receive a notification. You can choose to turn the notifications on or off through Settings > Preferences > Store notifications. Family and friends can also now buy things off your...
Battlefield 2042's third multiplayer season is set to introduce some new high-tech firepower to DICE's shooter on November 22, including the addition of a railgun and a transforming tank that can detect the source of incoming attacks. The tank in question, the EMKV90-TOR Tank, can be used in two different modes. Mobility mode allows the tank to navigate swiftly around the battlefield, while transforming into Siege mode significantly slows down the tank's maneuverability in exchange for...