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Way back in Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 6, there was a ghost NPC named Willow you could speak to who roamed the forests of Weeping Woods at night. Now, for Fortnitemares 2022, Willow is back, but she's not in any kind of talking mood. These days, she's more about attacking players on sight, because she's a new boss NPC you can fight. Like before, Willow lives in the woods--specifically the woods to the west of the Reality Tree, which is the current battle royale map's closest equivalent to...
The only thing easier in Minecraft than punching a tree is getting lost. You found the coolest river, the richest cave… but you can't remember where your house is. At the beginning, you just have to be careful, but as the game progresses your options for making sure you know where you are in your Minecraft world multiply. Here's what you need to know about navigation and finding your way around in Minecraft. The Basics: Paths, Directions, and Signs The kids in fairy tales did it, and you...
Overwatch 2 has finally launched, turning the hero shooter into a free-to-play title. This change also adds new heroes, new maps, and a new mode, Push. This also means that Overwatch has officially switched to a 5v5 instead of a 6v6, dropping one of the tanks on each team. This means that the balance and meta of the game have changed drastically, putting more emphasis on individual performance, meaning high-skill characters like Hanzo are thriving in the right hands. You can see how all...
Steam Deck can now show you the make and model of the component parts in your device. To access this new feature, you'll have to opt in to client beta services via the Steam Update Channel in settings. You can then access the component lookup view by clicking Settings, then System, then the Model/Serial Numbers button under the Hardware header. In this view, you can see the model and manufacture of the components in your Steam Deck without opening it up. The idea is to provide clarity as to...
Overwatch 2's first match double XP weekend event kicked off on October 21 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET. It's the first of three double XP weekends Blizzard is holding in order to make up for Overwatch 2's rocky launch. Here's the full schedule of double XP events. They all start at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET and end at the same time. October 21-24 October 28-31 November 24-28 Note that players will only get double XP from matches during this event, and not from daily and weekly challenges. With the...
Overwatch 2 launched with new modes, new heroes, and new maps, but it also brought over the entire Overwatch hero roster. That means heroes like Moira have returned in the sequel to the hero shooter, although most of them have been adjusted to match the new 5v5 modes. Here's how to best utilize one of the best damage dealing supports in Overwatch 2. You can see how all heroes, including this one, stack up in our Overwatch 2 tank tier list, DPS tier list, and support tier list. Where did your...
Gotham Knights, like many games that offer the choice, is better in co-op. Beating up evil-doers is simply more fun when you have a sidekick. Of course, in this game, you're both technically sidekicks, but since Batman is dead, it'll be up to you to defend the city that meant everything to him. In this guide, we'll walk you through your co-op options within Gotham Knights, including an explainer on cross-play, details on the forthcoming four-player mode, and a guide on how to change the...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign is currently available in early access, featuring the familiar face of Captain Price and a fully-assembled Task Force 141 on a brand-new blockbuster mission to stop stolen missiles from being used in a revenge plot against the United States. If you're looking to set aside some time to play Modern Warfare 2's campaign, here's everything you need to know. How long does it take to beat CoD: MW2's campaign? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign...
The DualShock line of controllers ended with the PlayStation 4 generation, but if you've been looking for a mint-in-box version of the DualSense predecessor, you can grab one right now for a bargain. Over on eBay, the still-excellent controllers are on sale from a licensed Sony reseller for just $40. These are brand-new controllers, and Antonline is a Sony authorized reseller. It's hard to find DualShock 4 controllers at this price in general, so getting a new one at this price makes it even...
Trials of Osiris, Destiny 2's weekly high-level PvP mode, is now live. Fans of the apex multiplayer mode can battle for a great Adept weapon this weekend, with the map on rotation being a classic arena. Here's where you'll play Trials of Osiris this weekend and what weapons you can earn for going flawless. You can also see where Xur is, and if the Agent of the Nine's inventory can help give you an edge in the arena after this week's mid-season weapon-tuning update. Map: The Burnout...
Resident Evil Re:Verse, a multiplayer game free for owners of Resident Evil Village, will enter an early access period ahead of the game's proper launch. The early access event begins on Sunday, October 23 at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET until October 25 at 11 PM PT, which is 2 AM ET on October 26.. The full game will launch three days later on October 28. The game supports cross-play on all platforms. Re: Verse will see support after launch, with more survivors, creatures, stages, costumes, and...
The Callisto Protocol, the next game from Dead Space and Call of Duty veteran Glen Schofield, has gone gold. This means development on the game is finished to a point where it is ready to be printed on discs. The developers at Striking Distance Studios aren't just sitting around until the game's December 2 release date, however, as it's understood that work continues after this milestone. In any event, "going gold" is a major milestone in a game's development, and it means The Callisto...
Xur has officially arrived in the Solar system, bringing with him plenty of new Exotic, Legendary, and older gear for sale. Here's where to find Xur and what he's selling. This week you can find Xur in the EDZ, in the Winding Cove area. For his weapon, Xur is offering Arbalest; Hunters can pick up the Frost-EE5 boots; Titans can grab the Ursa Furiosa gauntlets; and for Warlocks, Xur has the Karnstein Armlets gloves. Xur Location Xur's location in the EDZ. Spawn in at the Winding Cove...
As part of today's Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom has revealed a full-length cinematic trailer for Resident Evil 4 Remake. The trailer showcases some of the game's most iconic moments, as well as fan favorite characters and enemies. Following an in depth look at Resident Evil's gameplay and a quick interview detailing some of the game's most significant changes, the trailer made its debut. The footage begins in the game's iconic Spanish village, showcased in the previous gameplay trailer...
Leon Kennedy will, of course, remain the protagonist of Resident Evil 4 for the game's upcoming remake, but Capcom is taking a slightly different approach this time around. The studio is more directly connecting Resident Evil 4 to Leon's first appearance--the Raccoon City Incident in Resident Evil 2. Speaking to GameSpot, producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said that Leon will make references to the incident over the course of Resident Evil 4's remake. At certain points, you may see the game...
Resident Evil 4 is one of the greatest games ever made, but I don't have to tell you that. I don't have to remind you that it changed the landscape of third-person action games, or that it single-handedly redefined the entire Resident Evil franchise, as well as the survival-horror genre (for better and worse). But still, those facts cannot be understated, especially when talking about its upcoming remake. When Capcom officially announced it was remaking Resident Evil 4, I was apprehensive...
A demo for Resident Evil Village's third-person mode is now available on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. In today's Resident Evil Showcase, after showing the features of upcoming DLC, the stream announced that players can now play a Resident Evil Village demo. Though the demo is meant to highlight the new third-person mode, you can play in first-person as well. The demo will be available starting at 4 PM Pacific Time, October 20. You can play the demo for a total of 60...
During the latest Resident Evil Showcase, Capcom revealed new gameplay footage for the upcoming remake of Resident Evil 4. The gameplay showcases protagonist Leon first entering the village that kicks off the game. The gameplay focuses on Leon's first big encounter with the infected Ganados villagers, which sees him having to constantly shoot and run to stay one step ahead of being killed. In the trailer, you can see Leon quickly boarding up doors to buy himself time and jumping across...
As part of an ongoing collaboration with Limbitless Solutions, a non-profit which creates 3D-printed prosthetics for children, 343 Industries has introduced two new prosthetic sleeve designs based on Halo characters. The first is based on the Mjolnir power armor in Halo Infinite. The other is based on the armor of Halo: Reach star Spartan Catherine-B320, aka “Kat,” who was one of the first characters in Halo use a prosthetic limb. 343 Industries also assisted Limbitless Solutions in...
Vampire Survivors, the hit indie game where you get to embody bullet hell, recently received a major 1.0 patch that adds a new stage, new modes, and Twitch integration. If you've already unlocked all relics from version 0.11, you'll automatically get the Achievement The Eudaimonia Machine and the new stage. The two new modes are Inverse and Endless. Inverse flips the stages' layouts upside down, gives bonus health and speed to enemies, but also gives you extra gold, luck bonus, and...