Some God of War fans were surprised when Sony's Santa Monica Studio revealed that the upcoming Ragnarok will conclude the "norse saga" of the franchise. However, a new behind-the-scenes video reveals that the team behind the game frequently debated whether to make the norse saga a trilogy or not, with director Cory Barlog making the final call.
"There were pros and cons for either approach," says lead writer Rich Gaubery. "We waited for Cory Barlog to weigh in, and he did. And he said...
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One of the newest damage heroes in Overwatch 2 is Echo, a futuristic robot that's been programmed to inflict maximum casualties on any battlefield she touches. Echo is an extremely versatile hero that's already generated some buzz in the early going of Overwatch 2. Not only can this hero deal significant damage, but she has a number of mobility abilities that can give enemies fits when trying to take her down.
Veterans and newcomers are on a neutral playing field when it comes to Echo...
Xbox players will finally be able to mute their console's startup sound and power chime thanks to a new system update for Microsoft's consoles.
In a thread on Twitter outlining the new features that have arrived as part of the Xbox's October 2022 update, the official Xbox Twitter account said "a lot of fans" had requested the ability for Xbox consoles to boot up silently. But the silent boot and power chime options are just one of a handful of minor updates that have come to Xbox as part of...
Cyberpunk 2077's recent resurgence on gaming charts hasn't been short-lived, as developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the game has had 1 million active players every day, for four weeks. CDPR celebrated the news with a tweet and a new GIF, which riffs on the popular Parks and Recreation meme starring Chris Pratt's bewildered face.
A number of factors have seen Cyberpunk 2077's popularity explode in recent weeks, helping the game begin its redemption arc after a disastrous launch. A...
On November 8, Halo Infinite's winter update will bring network campaign co-op, the Forge beta, and several new multiplayer additions.
Campaign Co-Op will let players gain progress all together. Entering into a session will place the group at the point where the furthest behind player is. Every collectable will also be obtainable for every player that hasn't gotten it yet. In setup, players can select skulls from the ones that every player has unlocked. Players can now also replay missions...
Call of Duty games won't be seen on Xbox Game Pass for "a number of years" as "prior agreements" between Sony and Activision will prohibit the franchise from moving to the subscription service if Microsoft's acquisition is approved. In Microsoft's response to the Competition and Markets Authority's decision to enter a second phase of investigation into the proposed $69 billion deal, footnote references to a tweet from Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer were highlighted by the company.
"The...
Australian McDonald's fans can treat themselves to a Tracer skin for Overwatch 2, apparently only available for a limited time.
The epic skin, called "Tracer Lightning," gives everyone's favorite pilot stroke hero a fresh hair-do, and a fairly garish new costume. To get the skin, apart from living in Australia and possibly enjoying McDonald's, you just need to order a Big Mac, McChicken, or a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets combo in the MyMacca's app (context for the US crowd: they call it...
Destiny 2's annual Festival of the Lost might be focused on chills and thrills, but like other seasonal events in the game, it also has a goofy layer of fun thanks to a fresh selection of emotes and cosmetic items. If you open up the Eververse store you'll spot all the new stuff that can be purchased with either the premium Silver or in-game Bright Dust currencies, and if you're a fan of Scooby Doo and Ghostbusters, the inventory is an absolute treat.
Hold me, Scoob.
One of the first great...
A massive block of Activision Blizzard shares was recently sold off in a move that some are taking as a signal that the proposed sale to Microsoft might not happen due to regulatory concerns.
SeekingAlpha discovered (via Ethan Gach) that a block of 3.7 million shares sold recently at a price of $72.25 per share, netting the seller $267,325,000. That is obviously a huge sum, but whoever sold these shares--the report mentioned it might have been Goldman Sachs--would be taking a huge loss...
Today's Silent Hill event has kicked the rumor mill into overdrive, with hints of multiple Silent Hill projects in development leaking online. Now, it seems that notable publisher Annapurna might be involved in an upcoming game in the series, and several sources have suggested that Stories Untold developer No Code is handling developmental duties.
Reliable leaker Tom Henderson tweeted a note today that clearly referenced this claim. The rumor first emerged from a VGC report earlier this...
God of War Ragnarok's recording sessions took so long that Atreus' actor's voice dropped, requiring some sound wizardry to balance out the actor's performance.
Sony shared a video this week giving fans a behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated God of War Ragnarok. It's been a good few years since the last game was released, so it isn't surprising that Atreus' voice actor, Sunny Suljic, has gone through some vocal changes. But as a result the team made some changes.
"Our actor for...
Konami's Silent Hill event has hyped fans wondering what the future holds for the dormant franchise. Well, according to the event's own YouTube description, it appears that the long-rumored Silent Hill 2 remake is indeed real.
Twitter user Nibel first noticed that the Silent Hill Transmission's YouTube metadata contained several references to apparent Silent Hill projects, including Silent Hill Ascension, Return to Silent Hill, and Silent Hill 2. That event is happening today, October 19...
It might be the middle of 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 October 19, and players will need some extra help with this one. The word itself is somewhat common, though it wouldn't be surprising if some users had never heard of it all. There's also some complicated spelling in the word that will certainly give players a hard...
Roblox has posted its key metrics for September, revealing that the gaming platform made an average of $7 million per day for the month. The company went public early last year, and has released the September metrics as part of its regular reporting for shareholders.
The company reported between $212 million and $219 million in bookings for September--averaging out to over $7 million per day, and improving on last year's numbers by 11% to 15%. The game also continues to post record numbers...
Minecraft has announced its next big update for 2023. So far only referred to as update 1.20, it'll bring camels, craftable bamboo items, new default skins, and more to vanilla Minecraft, as reported by Eurogamer. Unlike past updates, the upcoming one doesn't have a name yet, and to avoid overpromising has only revealed new features that will definitely make it into the game.
The new update was announced at Minecraft Live over the weekend, with the Minecraft team adding first and foremost...
It's the spooky season, which means it's the perfect time for updates on one of the biggest horror franchises in gaming. Capcom has announced that there will be a Resident Evil showcase on Thursday, October 20 at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT.
While we don't know a ton about the showcase, we do know it'll feature updates on the two biggest RE projects currently in development, the Resident Evil 4 remake and the upcoming Resident Evil Village Gold Edition.
That new edition of Village will include...
Genji in Overwatch 2 remains one of the more popular DPS characters thanks to his exceptional mobility. Fast doesn’t always mean easy, though. Genji may be a common pick, but he takes some getting used to before you can really make him shine. He’s also not your typical DPS hero and works better in the shadows instead of on the frontline. Here's how to efficiently play as Genji.
Genji overview
Genji routinely finds himself at the top of Overwatch DPS rankings, mostly because he also finds...
Electronic Arts has confirmed it is shutting down the online servers for a number of games in the near future, including the beloved Mirror's Edge. EA disclosed all of the games that will be scaled back or shut down completely on its website.
Starting this off is not a complete shutdown but a change for The Sims 4. On October 18, The Sims 4 Deluxe Edition will be removed from the Play List for EA Play members, replaced by The Sims 4 EA Play Edition. Also on this day, The Sims 4 Bundle is...
A Plague Tale: Requiem continues the cinematic, medieval, and stealth franchise on Xbox, PC, Playstation, and Nintendo Switch. Critics are praising the bleak narrative and the well done, if predictable, additions to its stealth action. However, several critics also mentioned technical issues, including frame rate dips and graphical glitches.
In GameSpot's A Plague Tale: Requiem review, Richard Wakeling gave the game a 7/10 saying, "A Plague Tale: Requiem excels in the same areas its...
Jennifer Hale, who is voicing Bayonetta in Bayonetta 3 after original voice actor Hellena Taylor couldn't come to terms with Platinum Games, has released a statement about the situation. Hale is one of the most prolific and experienced voice actors working in video games today, known for her performances as Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, among numerous other roles.
Hale said in a statement, "As a longtime member of the voice acting community, I support every actor's right to be paid well...