• What Apex Legends Does Better Than Fortnite

    Apex Legends features some quality-of-life decisions that improve the overall battle royale experience. Let's take a look at what Respawn did better than Fortnite — and by extension, a majority of other battle royales out there.

    By Robert Scarpinito February 9th, 2019 Read More
  • PUBG Creator Responds To Apex Legends

    Battle royale shooter Apex Legends has been taking the world by storm since it launched this past Monday. And now the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds -- the game that made battle royale popular -- has weighed in on Respawn Entertainment's new title.

    By Shawn Farner February 8th, 2019 Read More
  • Microsoft Is Giving Away The Original Crackdown For Free

    Who doesn't like a free game? You can get one right now, if you have an Xbox 360 or an Xbox One. The original Crackdown is totally free right now, according to VG247, in order to celebrate the impending launch of Crackdown 3, which arrives on Feb. 15.

    By Shawn Farner February 6th, 2019 Read More
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Shipping Like Crazy

    It is both a surprise, yet not a surprise at the same time. Red Dead Redemption 2 has moved a whole lot of product. That is almost expected, given Rockstar's prior history with Grand Theft Auto 5. But did anyone think the studio would have moved 23 million copies of RDR2 already?

    By Shawn Farner February 6th, 2019 Read More
  • 'Mortal Kombat 11' Developer Seals Shaggy's Fate

    The Mortal Kombat Shaggy saga has come to an end. On a Q&A for the upcoming Mortal Kombat 11, NetherRealm Studios community manager Tyler Landsdown put the matter to rest, stating definitively that Shaggy will not appear in Mortal Kombat 11. Ever.

    By Shawn Farner February 6th, 2019 Read More
  • Apex Legends Logged A Million Players In Just 8 Hours

    It seems Apex Legends had one heck of a launch. According to GameSpot, Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall​ battle royale game managed to hit the million-player mark in just eight hours yesterday -- a good sign for a title that most hadn't heard of before the week began.

    By Shawn Farner February 5th, 2019 Read More
  • Expert Tips Kingdom Hearts 3 Doesn't Tell You

    At many points, Sora, Donald, and Goofy will find themselves completely surrounded by opponents. Luckily, Sora can pull off some feats to manage any opponent that stands in his way, but the game doesn't tell you about some of them. We've gathered some tips that you can start using right now.

    By Robert Scarpinito February 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite's Marshmello Show Drew A Crowd Of 10 Million

    Fortnite's first-ever live concert turned out to be a rousing success. According to Eurogamer, 10 million players -- and millions of others via streaming services -- watched Marshmello's live set this past Saturday, paving the way for Epic Games to put on similar events of this type in the future.

    By Shawn Farner February 4th, 2019 Read More
  • The Endings Of Resident Evil 2 Explained

    True to Capcom tradition, the refurbished elements of Resident Evil 2 contribute to a slightly different story with a few fresh twists and turns (and a few different endings, to boot). Here are the endings of Resident Evil 2, explained in all their virus-laden glory.

    By Chris Lockey February 2nd, 2019 Read More
  • Anthem's Open Demo Is Now Live

    Heads up, BioWare fans. The Anthem open demo is now live, which means the public at large can now experience a few story missions, activities, and Javelin types on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

    By Shawn Farner February 1st, 2019 Read More
  • 'Mortal Kombat 11' Director Shares Epic Shaggy Character Mockup

    We reported a few days back about a groundswell of support for Scooby-Doo's Shaggy to join the Mortal Kombat 11 roster. And we told you about the game's director, Ed Boon, seemingly shutting the idea down on Twitter. But it seems Boon isn't ready to let the joke die just yet.

    By Shawn Farner February 1st, 2019 Read More
  • Expert Tips Resident Evil 2 Doesn't Tell You

    Resident Evil 2 is reborn in gory glory. There's a lot of little complexities to be had in this reimagining of the classic, however, and the game leaves quite a bit up to the player to discover along the way. We've got you covered with a few tips that'll hopefully get you out of Raccoon City alive.

    By Nicholas Werner January 29th, 2019 Read More
  • 'Mortal Kombat 11' Director Responds To Shaggy Petition

    It's sometimes said that everyone has a dark side. Does Shaggy from Scooby-Doo have enough of one to join the brutal, bone-crunching cast of Mortal Kombat 11? A Change.org petition seem to think so. And now that the petition's picked up steam, Mortal Kombat 11 director Ed Boon has issued a response.

    By Shawn Farner January 29th, 2019 Read More
  • Quantic Dream Is Done Making PlayStation Exclusives

    It's been a while, but Quantic Dream is once again becoming a multi-platform developer. The studio is hard at work creating a game engine that is compatible across all platforms, which means players on PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch have a shot at seeing a new Quantic Dream game.

    By Shawn Farner January 29th, 2019 Read More
  • How To Survive Mr. X In Resident Evil 2

    So you've finally encountered Mr. X, the hulking figure who barely seems to fit through the hallways and doors of Resident Evil 2. And you're probably wondering -- how do you shake this guy? Can you kill him? We have the answer here.

    By Shawn Farner January 29th, 2019 Read More
  • Anthem's Next Demo Will Have More Javelins For VIPs

    Anthem's VIP demo weekend didn't go so well, but there's good news for those who took part -- and VIPs who might not have jumped in. When the public demo opens this Friday, every javelin will be available to use for those who pre-ordered the game, or those who subscribe to EA or Origin Access.

    By Shawn Farner January 28th, 2019 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Kingdom Hearts

    Kingdom Hearts is one of the most popular JRPG franchises ever. How did a blend of Disney and Final Fantasy become one of the industry's hottest properties?

    By Cody Gravelle January 25th, 2019 Read More
  • Anthem's VIP Demo Is Live, And The Servers Are Slammed

    It wasn't difficult to see this coming. Anthem's VIP demo, which allows pre-order customers and EA/Origin Access subscribers to play a vertical slice of the game, is now live as of 12 p.m. ET. And people are having a really hard time getting in.

    By Shawn Farner January 25th, 2019 Read More
  • The Entire Kingdom Hearts Series Explained

    The Kingdom Hearts franchise made a name for itself as an action RPG set in the wondrous worlds of Disney, but it goes far deeper than this simple premise implies. The franchise weaves one of the most convoluted tales in gaming history, told across eleven games and one feature-length movie.

    By Robert Scarpinito January 25th, 2019 Read More
  • Why The Epic Games Store Might Destroy Steam

    Epic Games unveiled the Epic Games Store, issuing a real challenge to Steam's throne. If Epic can leverage its considerable power and stay true to its word, Steam might have a legitimate competitor. That's good for everyone — except for Valve, of course.

    By Christopher Gates January 25th, 2019 Read More