• Fortnite Patch v10.30 Map Changes

    Fortnite's v10.30 Update went live on September 11, introducing some significant changes to the battle royale map. Epic Games restored some classic Fortnite locations, but with a unique twist. Here's everything you need to know about the new landscape.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite Season 10 Week 7 Battle Star Location

    Week 7 of Fortnite's tenth season is upon us, introducing a new collection of limited time challenges and a hidden Battle Star to track down. Every Battle Star you collect confers a free Battle Pass tier—a great opportunity for you to progress through the ranks faster.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 12th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite Season 10 Team Spirit Mission Challenges

    Are you a team player? If you're hoping to knock out this week's Fortnite Battle Pass mission challenges, you better be. The Team Spirit mission is all about joining forces and working toward a common goal. And below, we're going to tell you exactly what you need to do to complete every challenge.

    By Shawn Farner September 12th, 2019 Read More
  • The Summer Fortnite Theory That Might Actually Be True

    Fortnite​ is one of the most frequently updated live service games in existence, but not all of the updates have fans. Some players believe that some of the changes the game rolls out -- changes that aren't always welcomed with open arms -- have a hidden agenda​.

    By Shawn Farner September 11th, 2019 Read More
  • Apex Legends Physical Editions: Release Date And Legendary Skins

    Electronic Arts has shared the details about two Apex Legends physical editions slated for release next month. The Apex Legends Lifeline Edition and Bloodhound Edition both come with an exclusive Legendary skin, additional themed cosmetic items, and Apex Coins.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • Rage 2's Rise Of The Ghosts Expansion Arrives Sept. 26

    It feels like Rage 2 came out a year ago, doesn't it? Unfortunately, it was one of those games that got lost in the pre-E3 shuffle. If you happened to be a fan of Bethesda's latest shooter, good news: there's an expansion on the way! Bad news: it's still a few weeks out.

    By Shawn Farner September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • Apple Arcade Launches On Sept. 19, Features 100 Exclusive Games

    Apple has long teased a serious entry into the video game space; this despite owning the App Store, which hosts hundreds of thousands of games. The problem with the App Store, though, has been discoverability. That's the nut Apple hopes to crack with Apple Arcade, which launches Sept. 19.

    By Shawn Farner September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • This Is How Solid Snake Got His Name

    In the world of video games, there's often a great story behind the names given to some of our favorite characters. Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Solid series is no exception, especially when you remember who created him: Hideo Kojima, a sort of video game rock star if there ever was one.

    By Shawn Farner September 10th, 2019 Read More
  • Project Resistance: Watch Capcom's Teaser Trailer

    Does anyone have any other guesses about what Project Resistance is? Capcom shared a highly anticipated teaser trailer for the game today, and while we're thrilled for another look at this new Resident Evil, we also have more questions than answers.

    By Shawn Farner September 9th, 2019 Read More
  • September 2019 Video Game Releases

    We've finally reached the month of September, which has traditionally kicked off the busy time of year for video game releases. And you'll be pleased to know that September 2019 is no exception. There are a lot of games coming out this month, and we've got the scoop on all of them.

    By Shawn Farner September 6th, 2019 Read More
  • This Is How Blizzard Entertainment Started

    You might be familiar with Blizzard Entertainment thanks to one of its modern titles: Overwatch, for instance, or maybe even Hearthstone. But the company is far older than you might imagine and has been shaping the video game world for quite some time.

    By Shawn Farner September 6th, 2019 Read More
  • How To Make Money On The GTA 5 Stock Market

    Money makes the world go 'round, and that's true even if you're inhabiting a video game world like Grand Theft Auto 5. What makes GTA 5 so unique, though, is that the game takes finance to a deep level; so deep that there are actually in-game stock exchanges.

    By Shawn Farner September 5th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite Season 10 Boogie Down Mission Objectives

    Fortnite has officially refreshed for the week, which means an all-new Battle Pass Mission has arrived with new objectives to complete and rewards to earn. This week's Mission is called Boogie Down, and as the name implies, you'll be doing quite a bit of dancing this week in order to get your loot.

    By Shawn Farner September 5th, 2019 Read More
  • We Finally Understand The Entire Street Fighter Story

    This is the entire epic history of Street Fighter, taken from dozens of games, anime, manga, and webseries. Everyone has their favorite characters, but there's really only one that's essentially the backbone of the entire series, and that's Ryu.

    By Justin Clark September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Fortnite Teases It: Chapter Two Crossover Event With Red Balloons

    With It: Chapter Two days away from its theater debut, Fortnite seems to be planting the seeds for a crossover event featuring the horror film. Sightings of red balloons have started pouring in across Reddit, the locations ranging from Salty Springs to the mountain near Happy Hamlet.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Is Sub-Zero Scorpion's Brother?

    The various Mortal Kombat timelines are confusing to say the least. We can understand, then, how players can get tripped up, as they routinely do around the characters of Sub-Zero and Scorpion.

    By Shawn Farner September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • This Is Where Princess Peach Got Her Name

    If you're an old-school gamer who's been playing since the days of the original Super Mario Bros., you know Princess Toadstool and Princess Peach to be the same person. But she goes almost exclusively by Peach these days. Where did that name come from?

    By Shawn Farner September 4th, 2019 Read More
  • Control And Alan Wake May Share The Same Universe

    Control, the mind-bending shooter from Max Payne creator Remedy Entertainment, continues to rake in praise, despite some initial performance issues on console. A gift that keeps giving, details hidden throughout the game point to a possible connection to Alan Wake, another beloved Remedy title.

    By Dani Lee Damas September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • The One Character We Still Want To See In Mortal Kombat 11

    It seems hard to believe, but there are characters who seem important to the MK universe and are not at all present in Mortal Kombat 11. Like a certain half-female half-Tarkatan assassin; the one best known for her purple attire and sharp chompers. You know which one we're talking about, right?

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Here's How Mario Got His Name

    Long before "It's-a me, Mario!" introduced us to Super Mario 64, Nintendo's most recognizable mascot didn't have a name. Executives at Nintendo had thrown out his previous title -- Jumpman -- and were on the search for something new. But the search wasn't going well.

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More
  • Persona 6: When Will The JRPG Sequel Be Released?

    Yeah, we know. Persona 6? Didn't Persona 5 just come out a few years ago? Yes, it did. And we're well aware that these are not games that come out very quickly. Before Persona 5 eventually released in 2016, it had been eight years since we'd last received a mainline Persona title.

    By Shawn Farner September 3rd, 2019 Read More