Let's say you don't have a gaming PC, but you want to play Overwatch. You discover you can subscribe to GeForce Now -- a new streaming service from Nvidia -- and pay Activision Blizzard $20 for a copy of the game. That all seems kosher, right? Not to Activision Blizzard, apparently.
Read MoreDestiny 2 patches have earned a reputation for doing more harm than good. This vicious cycle continued when the words of a well-meaning community manager seemed to jinx the latest hotfix.
Read MoreSome video games feature average folks, the kind of heroes you'd normally find fixing your sink. And yet, these normal Joes and Janes become champions. Alternatively, sometimes games start with a powerful hero, then ratchet things up. Here are the most over-powered video game characters of all time.
Read MoreDon't hold your breath waiting for the next entry in Rockstar Games' open-world crime simulator...because you'll pass out
Read MoreFrom innocent mistakes, to tactical errors, to bizarro business decisions, here are some of the most noteworthy Nintendo missteps that earned an apology.
Read MoreWhen it comes to game updates, how big is too big? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare might have just answered that question. The game's Season 2 update is now live, and hard drives everywhere are starting to buckle under its enormous size. It might be one of the largest updates we've ever seen.
Read MoreThe gaming industry would probably rather you not know about these secrets. But just like a good cheat code, nothing stays hidden for long.
Read MoreThere are some things in Grand Theft Auto 5 that just plain don't make sense. A few story beats feel a little unclear, while some moments in the game seem to skip over major things, like character motivations, just to get to the next set piece. Let's take a look at a few of these plot holes.
Read MoreThe Division 2 was priced at a full $59.99 when it released last year, and -- according to critics -- was a pretty solid title. Game Informer gave it a 9. GameSpot also gave it a 9. It stands to reason, then, that The Division 2 would still carry a premium price tag. Not so much.
Read MorePut down those chocolate hearts and pick up an incendiary rifle. A new Broken Hearts Day event will launch as part of Borderlands 3's upcoming Valentine's Day patch.
Read MoreIt's been a long road for fans of The Last of Us. With The Last of Us Part 2's release date of May 29, 2020 growing closer and closer, anticipation is at a fever pitch. Now, we finally know when some lucky fans will be able to finally play The Last of Us Part 2 for themselves.
Read MoreCould Sony look to sell more microtransactions in the next generation? The company hasn't really been known to milk consumers in the way that an EA or an Activision might, but the publication of a new PlayStation patent raises serious questions.
Read MoreStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has come and gone, and while the game was mostly enjoyable -- and a fitting tribute to the Star Wars universe -- there were a few things we could get nitpicky about. The big one? The bosses.
Read MoreThe Dead Cells: Prisoner's Edition Bundle has just been announced by Motion Twin. If the trailer is any indication, the Prisoner's Edition is looking like the stuff that a rabid fan's dreams are made from. In addition to the base game and the Bad Seed DLC, it comes with all kinds of other goodies
Read MoreIt's no secret that the Nintendo Switch makes traveling a little more bearable. Nintendo is ready to take things a step further, though, by ensuring more people get their hands on a Switch while traveling through select U.S. airports.
Read MoreHitch up your horse, kick off your cowboy boots, and take a seat next to the campfire. Here are a dozen reasons why Arthur Morgan would be a terrible friend.
Read MoreThe PlayStation brand is well known for hosting highly polished, big-budget exclusives like Uncharted and Horizon Zero Dawn. In Fall 2018, Insomniac's Spider-Man joined that lineup, and quickly prompted Sony to buy the studio outright. Now we have a sense of just how much Sony paid.
Read MoreFor years, Professor Oak has been one of the most famous and lauded Pokemon researchers... but he was a trainer once, too. Soon he'll be reliving the good old days of battling Pokemon
Read MorePokemon fans were shocked (and some were outraged) when Nintendo announced that Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield would be getting two new areas via DLC. If this rumor about Animal Crossing: New Horizons is true, it seems that Nintendo appears to be all about DLCs now.
Read MoreRemember Anthem? Sometimes we've wondered if Bioware would rather us forget about its failed shooter. The game was a flop that made fans worried about the future of the studio -- it was that bad. Despite this, Bioware has remained dedicated to Anthem, and now plans to revamp the game wholly.
Read MoreConsidering how many bad games have been made over the years, it's always a bummer to hear about something that sounds awesome but was canned before we could play it. You can probably add Boss Key Productions' unmade Alien game to that list.
Read MoreThe Xbox Series X, along with the PlayStation 5, will help push console gaming into a more technologically impressive future. But the guts inside these machines aren't everything -- the games matter, too.
Read MoreToxic gamers can be a real hassle for those of use who just want to play a few drama-free rounds of Counter Strike: Global Offensive. Valve has taken notice of this issue, and is implementing a new strategy to block out the haters.
Read MoreIt appears fans of Resident Evil will soon have a new way to experience Capcom's iconic horror series. Following Resident Evil 2 Remake's breakout success, the franchise will reportedly be making its way to the small screen, according to a leak found on the Netflix website.
Read MoreHackers are generally the worst part of any game (and they've been a constant thorn in the side of Red Dead players), but this is some particularly inventive griefing. And it's not an isolated incident.
Read MoreFans haven't been the happiest with the new fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, creator Masahiro Sakurai included. Maybe everyone would have been hyped if they knew that a certain Disney character was considered as an addition to the game.
Read MoreThough Minecraft released over a decade ago, the sandbox game has remained popular thanks to fresh content and the advent of streaming events like "Minecraft Mondays." The next update will add further fuel to the fire with a long overdue makeover for the dark recesses of the Nether.
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