The Nintendo Switch is a gimmick in that it can act as both a home console and a handheld. A big part of the reason the Switch pulls it off is thanks to its flash-based game cards. But still, some wonder -- why didn't Nintendo use discs for the Switch? Why the cartridges?
Read MorePlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may soon be ending its console exclusivity. According to data on Sony's servers, as well an online post from a video game market analyst, PUBG could be coming to PlayStation 4 sometime in December.
Read MoreSubscribers to Nintendo Switch Online finally know which NES games they can look forward to for the rest of 2018. Nintendo revealed the rest of the year's lineup today in a YouTube video, touting the service's existing titles before focusing on the six that will arrive in the next two months.
Read MoreFortnite's v6.22 patch hit today, bringing a brand new Heavy Assault Rifle to the game along with a few new modes for both Battle Royale and Save the World. Epic Games detailed the changes today in patch notes posted to the company's Fortnite blog.
Read MorePath of Exile, the free-to-play action RPG that's drawn comparisons to the Diablo series, is finally making its way to PlayStation 4 in December. The news was announced on the game's Twitter account earlier this afternoon.
Read MoreThe launch of Fallout 76 is just around the bend, but if you're looking to take an early trip to West Virginia, there's still time. There are two more B.E.T.A. sessions scheduled over the next few days, according to Bethesda's Fallout account on Twitter: one tomorrow, and one on Thursday.
Read MoreFortnite is inspiring a lot more developers to take a good, hard look at cross-platform support for their games. This time it's Overwatch, the popular hero shooter made by Blizzard Entertainment.
Read MoreYou'll soon be able to don the uniforms of your favorite NFL team in Fortnite, according to a post published on the game's blog today. The NFL is partnering with Fortnite to provide skins for the Fortnite Item Shop, all of which can be swapped to feature the colors and logos of all 32 NFL teams.
Read MoreThere's a new Diablo game coming! But not to your PC or game console. Instead, Blizzard wrapped up its BlizzCon Opening Ceremony by announcing Diablo Immortal, a game built entirely with smartphones and tablets in mind.
Read MoreOne of the longest running rumors in all of video games has to be the "Madden Curse." Today, we are going to take a look at some of the aspects of the Madden Curse: how it began, where it stands now, and some of the players it has devastated the most.
Read MoreFans eagerly awaiting a more original World of Warcraft experience will have to wait a little bit longer for the entire thing. Blizzard announced today at BlizzCon that World of Warcraft Classic will release in Summer 2019 -- at least eight months away.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Switch isn't the only hardware Nintendo is finding success with. Its line of retro consoles -- comprised currently of the NES Classic and SNES Classic -- have combined to sell 10 million units, according to a report from IGN.
Read MoreEvery single aspect of Red Dead Redemption 2 is above and beyond what players can expect from even the most polished titles already on shelves. Once again, Rockstar has shown the industry that they could be doing more and doing it better.
Read MoreThis prequel to Rockstar's multi-award-winning 2010 Western readily takes on the playful habit of stashing content where you least expect to find it. From UFOs to freaky outhouses, we're taking a look at some of our favorite Easter eggs you missed in Red Dead Redemption 2.
Read MoreA European news outlet has settled with Take-Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games, over a leak involving Red Dead Redemption 2 that the website published in early February. According to GamesIndustry.biz, TI Media has agreed to pay Take-Two around $1.3 million.
Read MorePC gamers are likely getting an oldie-but-goodie title to play in the very near future. Thanks to a report from Gematsu, we now know that the Entertainment Software Rating Board -- ESRB for short -- has dished out a rating for a PC version of Sunset Overdrive.
Read MoreHot on the heels of glider re-deploy, Fortnite: Battle Royale players now have a brand new way to get around the map. Balloons have been introduced in Fortnite patch v6.21, along with several other changes Epic Games detailed in a blog post published today.
Read MoreWith Rockstar's new megahit, quite simply, there's a lot to take in. And with so much to see and do throughout the game's massive sandbox narrative, we thought we'd point out a few of the best parts of Red Dead Redemption 2 you never knew existed.
Read MoreNintendo streamed a hefty Nintendo Direct today that got into more details about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including some news that should make some fans very happy. A few additional characters are joining the fight in Smash -- and more will come later via DLC.
Read MoreFortnite: Battle Royale's gliders aren't just awesome looking -- they're handy traversal tools. Epic has been testing the ability to re-deploy them for the past week, and according to the company, the results have been "positive." So glider re-deploy isn't going anywhere. At least for now.
Read MoreLooking for a new game to play this Halloween? Were you a fan of Undertale, the widely loved indie RPG released in 2015? If both of those are true, you may want to download the newest title from Undertale creator Toby Fox. It's called Deltarune, and it's free to install right now.
Read MoreYou're probably sick and tired of hearing about how popular Fortnite is, but there's a good chance one Fortnite-related statistic can still shock you, and it has to do with how many Nintendo Switch consoles have downloaded the game since June. Spoiler: it's a lot.
Read MoreSony has announced which games are coming to PlayStation Plus in November, and it's safe to say the lineup has a little something for everyone. PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition and Yakuza Kiwami, along with several other titles.
Read MoreIt's easy to dismiss FIFA as "just another" sports title, but that would be ignoring the many innovations and design decisions that have made the franchise so popular. There's a lot of insight to be gained in examining what makes the FIFA game series tick.
Read MoreThere's nothing more frustrating in a loot-based game than getting the same loot you already have, over and over. The latest patch for Destiny 2 fixes that very problem, and it's available to download now.
Read MoreNintendo isn't quite done with the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate news. In a Twitter post published today, the company instructed fans of the series to tune in on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:00 a.m. PST for a special Smash-focused Nintendo Direct.
Read MoreA favorite of the survival horror genre, the Silent Hill series contains some of the most terror-inducing games ever made. With its top-notch narratives and haunting environments, this reputation is well deserved; but the plot lines delve deeper into the human psyche than you may realize.
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