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Blizzard will soon be giving away free in-game goodies for World of Warcraft in the form of Twitch Drops, with a mount, pet, and in-game toy all up for grabs. As detailed in a new blog post, the first phase of the promotion will start on November 15 with the arrival of the second phase of the Dragonflight pre-patch. Between November 15-17, players who have connected their Battle.net account to their Twitch account and watch four hours of WoW content on a channel that has drops enabled will...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Amsterdam level has already triggered a range of reactions, including some Dutch people praising its realistic depiction of the famous city. However, not all the press is positive, as it seems that a hotel that's clearly depicted in the game is considering possible legal action against publisher Activision Blizzard. As reported by the Dutch outlet de Volksrant, the five-star Conservatorium Hotel appears under the name Breenbergh in Call of Duty: Modern...
According to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, Microsoft loses as much as $200 on every Xbox it sells. According to CNBC, Spencer recently disclosed that Microsoft subsidizes the production cost of a new Xbox by about $100 to $200 per console. Spencer added, the report said, that Microsoft expects to make up the difference by selling games and accessories, which are known to have better profit margins. The report had no information on the subsidization costs for the Xbox Series X versus...
Last month's announcement of an upcoming game starring Iron Man was revealed to be the first of several titles based on a Marvel Comics IP, but EA didn't reveal exactly how many Marvel projects it has in development. Today, EA has lifted the lid on its collaboration plans with Disney and Marvel, and has confirmed that it a three-game deal has been signed according to to Bloomberg. So far, only the Iron Man game has been revealed, which is being developed by Dead Space remake studio EA...
Tuning your attachments in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a fun way to make your weapon behave exactly as you want, but it also has an unfortunate side effect: making the game crash. Infinity Ward announced on Twitter that attachment tuning in Modern Warfare 2 is disabled "until further notice" due to this crashing problem. According to the devs, these crashes seem to happen to users who have five attachments equipped, though they aren't quite sure what's causing it yet. Players who...
It's Monday and that can only mean one thing: We're back for another week of Wordle guides. After a long weekend, it's time to get back into the swing of things, and we're here to make sure you do that by getting the Wordle correct. Unfortunately for those looking to cruise into November, the Wordle gods have given users a tricky answer, and on Halloween no less. Today's answer is not especially common, which will likely give a majority of players some trouble. If you haven't started the...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 includes a tinnitus setting that players can toggle on and off. The optional effect, which simulates the real-life ringing in ears that can be caused by close proximity to explosions and gunfire, is a fun addition to the franchise that's been around for some form or fashion for years now. However, not all shooter fans want to hear that effect for the hundreds of hours that they'll put into the game's multiplayer--especially if they suffer from real-life...
Apex Legends Season 15: Eclipse, is set to launch tomorrow, and developer Respawn Entertainment just posted the upcoming season's patch notes in a new blog on EA's official Apex Legends website. Of course, much of the changes aren't too shocking--the notes mention more about the new Broken Moon map, including the other two maps that will be in rotation this season: World's Edge and Olympus. This confirms players won't be seeing Storm Point or Kings Canyon in standard battle royale mode, at...
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered released on PC a couple months back to rave reviews. If you haven't picked it up yet, your patience has been rewarded. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is currently discounted to $43.19 at Fanatical. This is the lowest price yet since launch, and you'll receive a Steam key that can instantly be redeemed on Steam. See at Fanatical If you have a Steam Deck, Marvel's Spider-Man is verified and runs pretty darn well on Valve's handheld. Of course, to get the most...
God of War Ragnarok releases in November, but at least one retailer began selling the game early, and that means spoilers about the highly anticipated PlayStation game are out there. Cory Barlog, who directed 2018's God of War and produced Ragnarok, voiced his frustration over this in a series of tweets recently. "A retailer selling the game nearly TWO WEEKS before release. Just so disappointing," Barlog said. "Sorry to everyone that you have to dodge the spoilers if you want to play the...
EA Motive's Iron Man game has reportedly entered a phase of playtesting, just a month after it was first announced. According to Insider Gaming, testing sessions will be held from October 31 to November 2 and will also feature feedback sessions that discuss how the game will play, what modes it will offer users to explore, plot points, and more. These sessions will be one-on-one, with the experience being detailed on the EA Playtesting website, the report said. "Get an inside look at a...
Best Buy has kicked off a buy two, get one free video game sale featuring titles for PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The list of eligible games is pretty darn impressive, as it includes a number of PS5 exclusives and a bunch of games that released this year. As usual with these sales, the lowest priced item in your cart will be free. Though many of the included games are full price, you're still getting the best discount available now if you're interested in picking up a trio of games. B2G1...
Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been met with some resistance while various regulatory groups across the world have analyzed it for any anti-competitive elements, with Sony being one of the loudest voices in the room. The home of PlayStation has criticized as being potentially harmful to its business, but Microsoft's head of gaming Phil Spencer has once again dismissed the idea that Call of Duty will become an Xbox console exclusive. "We're not taking Call of Duty...
One of the most memorable elements of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding was its standout soundtrack from the band Low Roar. Frontman Ryan Karazija recently passed away suddenly at the age of 40, and Kojima has paid tribute to the man who was instrumental in the creation of Death Stranding. Posting on Twitter, Kojima said, "I heard the news. I can't believe it. I don't want to believe it." The developer went on to say Death Stranding would not have happened without Karazija and his music...
Apex Legends Mobile Season 3: Champions went live last week, debuting a new battle pass and Seasonal Store, along with a plethora of limited-time events. But the star of the season is, of course, Ash: a human-turned-simulacrum who made her debut in Titanfall 2, then joined the Apex Games in Season 11 before making her way over to mobile. You might think you know this legend inside and out--especially if you've played Titanfall 2 or Apex Legends--but playing Ash in the Apex Legends Mobile...
Alongside new playable legend Catalyst, Apex Legends Season 15 adds a fifth battle royale map to the game called Broken Moon. Broken Moon explores both the bright and dark sides of the moon, contrasting heaven and hell. Located upon Cleo, the partially destroyed moon hanging over Boreas, Broken Moon will feature African culture and imagery, reflecting what we've seen of Catalyst and Seer's homeworld. We first saw Boreas and Cleo just prior to Season 10 and the introduction of Seer. Unlike...
Overwatch 2 will receive its first major hero balance patch on November 15, Blizzard has announced, far earlier than the previously announced balance changes scheduled to come with the game's second multiplayer season. Blizzard originally stated major balance changes would not be coming until Season 2 (which is slated to start in early December), as "no hero's overall power level is far out of line with our goals." It seems a lot has changed in the two weeks since that post, as now Blizzard...
People logging into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II for the first time today might have noticed there is no hardcore playlist. It's not a mistake, but rather Infinity Ward is rolling out the new playlist later this year. In an update to a previously published blog post, Infinity Ward said the mode--which is called Tier 1 in Modern Warfare II instead of the Hardcore titling from past games--will arrive with the start of Season 01. This season begins November 16 with the launch of Call of...
In Motordoom, you rip sick tricks on a motorbike while murdering demons en masse. The game takes inspiration from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and action roguelikes a la Vampire Survivors. In a brief video the developer posted on twitter, you can masked motorbike rider flipping and grinding while shooting floating, brain-like demons. Just like THPS, a string of trick names and a current combo score are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Kills are included in the combo chain. At one point...
The spooky season is coming to a close, but Fanatical is giving you one last chance to pick up some chilling horror games to celebrate Halloween. The aptly named Build Your Own Horror Triple Pack lets you bundle three games for just $3, selecting from a catalog of highly reviewed indies. These titles might not be as popular as Resident Evil or Dead by Daylight--but you’re getting three games for three bucks. And considering most of these typically retail for around $15, that’s a pretty...