Loot boxes have been controversial for years, but now England's children's commissioner plans to do something about them. Commissioner Anne Longfield has essentially equated loot boxes to gambling, suggesting that loot boxes should be governed under the UK's Gambling Act.
Read MorePhysical games aren't dead yet, according to Forever Entertainment. The company behind Panzer Dragoon: Remake announced that, along with a digital edition, collectors will be able to get their physical, real life hands on a physical, real life copy of the game this winter.
Read MoreBioShock creator Ken Levine has been busy working on something after BioShock Infinite's release in 2013. Now we're starting to get a sense of what that game might be, thanks to a job post from Levine's new studio, Ghost Story Games.
Read MoreIt's been several years since Guy Beahm -- better known as Dr Disrespect -- worked on Call of Duty multiplayer maps for Sledgehammer Games. But it looks like the Doc never lost his talent; at least, not if the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare map he showed off on Twitter is any indication.
Read MoreGrand Theft Auto 5 still continues to be a burden upon some parents. With that, we've compiled some of the more gruesome moments in the series that are sure to leave Mom and Dad all riled up over the controversy -- if they're not enjoying the game themselves, that is.
Read MoreBigben has shared the first details about Swansong, the upcoming Vampire: The Masquerade title from The Council developer Big Bad Wolf Studios. Set in the World of Darkness tabletop universe, Swansong will draw upon the rules and mechanics released in Vampire's fifth edition.
Read MoreFans had a lot to be excited for when the first Fortnite: Chapter 2 launched with a whole bunch of new skins to earn. But which skin is the rarest?
Read MoreSunless Skies: Sovereign Edition, the enhanced version of the gothic space exploration title from Failbetter Games, is on its way to consoles next year. The Sovereign Edition expands on the core game, adding new stories, an overhauled character progression system, new Facets, and more.
Read MoreApparently we weren't supposed to find out so soon, but get hype, because your Sims are going to college. The as-yet announced expansion Discover University expansion will soon be coming to The Sims 4, according to some screenshots from (a perhaps accidental update to) the Xbox Store.
Read MoreCould it be? Blizzard has been infamously tight-lipped about the much-anticipated next entry in the beloved Diablo franchise. However, a listing for a Blizzard artbook called The Art of Diablo may have just let slip that Blizzard will be telling us more about Diablo 4 very, very soon.
Read MoreDigital Extremes has shared the content slated to arrive in Warframe's next update, The Old Blood, including a new Warframe, a Melee Phase 2 rework, revamped ability kits for Vauban and Ember, and new gear and customizations.
Read MoreBorderlands 3 is taking full advantage of the spooky season and spreading a little Halloween cheer via the upcoming free content update called Bloody Harvest. Get ready to harvest some ghostly new loot, Vault Hunters. You're in for a treat... and a few tricks.
Read MoreBloody Harvest, the first limited-time event for Borderlands 3 is on the way. Slated for an October launch, the update will usher in lots of spooky content just in time for Halloween.
Read MoreWe've gathered all of the secret achievements and trophies for Red Dead Redemption 2 and explained how to get each and every one of them. Some of them are real doozies, and we have no idea how anyone would figure them out on their own.
Read MoreThe Red Dead series has all the elements of a proper Western: gritty protagonists meting out their own version of justice, a crime-ridden desert backdrop, and long-awaited shootout showdowns. Plus, the Houser brothers have given the games a continuing narrative filled with heists and chases.
Read MoreHalloween is one of the best times of the year for gamers. Beyond the costumes, we're treated to a plethora of spooky events and other promotions. The Epic Games Store is the latest vendor to get in on the ghoulish fun with their Halloween Sale, offering savings that are all treats, no tricks.
Read MoreJust about every game has a speed running scene. Dragon Age: Inquisition is one of these games.
Read MoreAnime fans, get excited. Fighting game fans, get even more excited. The latest news surrounding Dragonball Z: Kakarot is big. As the title suggests, the game is all about protagonist Goku's story, but that doesn't mean the developers haven't included some fan favorites as playable characters.
Read MoreIn honor of PDXCON, Paradox Interactive's annual convention, the publisher has made Crusader Kings 2 free to play on Steam. This promotion debuts amidst a massive Paradox Interactive Publisher Sale, featuring up to 80% off in discounts.
Read MoreDr Disrespect isn't exactly a respectful person. More specifically, this bombastic character streamer has no respect for Fortnite or its developers. Even as every other streamer seems to have jumped on the Fortnite: Chapter 2 hype train, the Doc believes that Fortnite is on its way out.
Read MorePokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield's Wild Area is the first real "open world" we'll be able to experience in a mainline Pokemon game. But look out: some of the wild Pokemon found within the Wild Area are incredibly powerful.
Read MoreBlizzard Entertainment has cancelled the event meant to commemorate the launch of the Overwatch: Legendary Edition for the Nintendo Switch at NintendoNYC on Wednesday, October 16. This move follows weeks of controversy surrounding Hearthstone Grandmaster Blitzchung and the Hong Kong protests.
Read MoreRespawn Entertainment has shared that Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order will allow Xbox One X and PlayStation 4 Pro users to choose between prioritizing quality or performance.
Read MoreAs Dota Underlords creeps towards the conclusion of its Beta period, Valve has shared some information about what it's termed "The Big Update," including the addition of new heroes and alliances.
Read MoreIs Okami making a comeback? Maybe. It's an unsure maybe, but it's still a maybe.
Read MoreDon't get us wrong, we like surprises. But if we had an idea of what Epic Games had in mind for the next phase of Fortnite, we wouldn't have been so overwhelmed at what we found. Here's what we wish we'd known about before the second chapter's launch.
Read MoreFortnite: Chapter 2 has replaced Battle Stars with XP for its Season 1 Battle Pass. With Battle Stars no more, Epic Games has hidden the location of a new type of collectible in their weekly loading screens: letters. Here's how to find this week's hidden "F."
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