These Are The Youngest Players In Esports History
These esports players got started much earlier than their peers. When and where did they get their big breaks and what are their careers like now?
Read MoreThese esports players got started much earlier than their peers. When and where did they get their big breaks and what are their careers like now?
Read MoreG2 Esports has long dominated the League of Legends competitive scene. Founded by former pro gamer Carlos "ocelote" Rodriguez in 2013, the team was originally known as Gamers2.
Read MoreWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion finally arrived, leaving players eager to roam the lands of Azeroth. Here's how to level quickly in the expansion.
Read MoreThough the game takes place in a dystopian future, Cyberpunk 2077 gives a nod to remnants of the past with the appearance of an iconic Mortal Kombat character.
Read MoreIf you haven't gotten a refund for your copy of Cyberpunk 2077, you might be pleased to know that there's a silver lining in the form of free DLC.
Read MoreNeed for Speed: Heat goes back to basics by recapturing the excitement of earlier games, while introducing new features that racing fans are sure to love.
Read MoreThis new action RPG​ game, called Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, is being developed by CyberConnect2.
Read MoreWe have all the details on what to expect for Terminator: Resistance.
Read MorePlateStation quickly ran into issues and was forced to change its name to Customize My Plates. The trouble did not end there for the company, however.
Read MoreDo you have more than one Fortnite account? If so, time is running out for you to merge that account with others.
Read MoreThese are the issues that can sink a developer's reputation.
Read MoreSquare Enix have assembled a team of all-stars for the Avengers video game.
Read MoreTwitch is quick to crack down on bad behavior, but not everything has been combed through.
Read MoreThere is no franchise, title, or studio that is safe from producing something that fans will be angry about.
Read MoreHere are some of the unanswered questions we still have about Apex Legends.
Read MoreWe're going to tell you everything about Shenmue 3: when it's coming out, where you can play it, what you can expect to see, and more.
Read MoreYou'll be hard-pressed to find a AAA game without some sort of expensive bundle filled with statues and trinkets that almost no one needs.
Read MoreNow that gaming is a more mainstream activity, memes based on video games are experiencing wider usage online.
Read MoreFrom magical barbers to the world's most beleaguered police force, here are some of the sillier aspects of Grand Theft Auto 5 that we just kind of roll with.
Read MoreThere's no way Grand Theft Auto is going anywhere soon. Let's rate the best of the series.
Read MoreHearthstone's simplicity hides a lot of complicated concepts, so we've collected some of the most common false "facts" about Hearthstone.
Read MoreThere are a bunch of things most people don't know about this famous YouTube star. Those are the facts we're going to hit on today.
Read MoreTo properly get into what sets JablinskiGames apart from all the rest, let's take a look back at Jack Black's wild career.
Read MoreHorror is big business, and fans of both horror movies and games are asking for more and more from their scares.
Read MoreA new trailer provides a look at Gylt, the survival horror title that will serve as Google Stadia's lone launch exclusive.
Read MoreKojima Productions left some fans disappointed this week. Some fans believed that maybe the video game developer would be sharing info on its latest project.
Read MoreYou'd think after over a hundred Mega Man games, the world would know all there is to know about the Blue Bomber. But you'd be mega-wrong.
Read MoreNo Man's Sky has been out of the spotlight for some time, which is why many were confused when the game began trending on Twitter recently.
Read MoreIt has been a rough week for Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red, and it didn't get better when the troubled game was removed from the PlayStation Store.
Read MoreControl is getting the next-gen console treatment. Remedy Entertainment announced that its paranormal action-adventure game is heading to PS5 and Xbox X|S.
Read MoreThe team at Innersloth waited several years for Among Us to explode in popularity. Recently, Microsoft revealed that Among Us is coming to the Xbox.
Read MoreOverall, one of the biggest issues with the PS5 is the all-white color scheme. Luckily for fans, they're about to get lots of new options from PlateStation.
Read MoreMicrosoft has released some numerical data that only adds to Microsoft Flight Simulator's already-impressive critical accolades.
Read MoreEpic's popular free game giveaway is back for the holidays, this time with even more titles. What is the first title?
Read MoreIf you've been looking forward to the final event of Call of Duty: Warzone's Doritos Bowl, you will have to wait a little longer.
Read MoreIn spite of the issues with Cyberpunk 2077 since its launch, the new game has teamed with Kojima Productions to give free content to Death Stranding fans.
Read MoreUbisoft has released XP boosters for Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, reigniting a controversy that was present when the last game in the series debuted.
Read MoreNintendo never explained why it opted for a limited release strategy for Mario's 35th anniversary content, until now.
Read MoreJust hours after Among Us joined the Switch, players discovered that they can actually access the upcoming new map, the Airship, early.
Read MoreTwitch released a new policy update this week to include a few new banned words that caught fans and popular streamers off-guard.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 released in a fairly buggy state. Turns out Cyberpunk 2077's cavalcade of glitches might be the most expensive in gaming history.
Read MoreThe rocky release of Cyberpunk 2077 may mean delays for the action RPG's multiplayer mode, which developer CD Projekt Red had planned to work on separately.
Read MoreGiven the disappointing state of Cyberpunk 2077, many players are in need of some levity. Thankfully, Cyberpunk 2077 is more than happy to oblige with a glitch.
Read MoreIt's beginning to look a lot like zombies as Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War launches its first season.
Read MoreThe Cayo Perico Heist offers up a new island. However, fans aren't happy about yesterday's release for one major reason.
Read MoreAre streaming services going to be the next big innovation in gaming? Nobody's quite sure. However, among those who would answer in the affirmative is Ubisoft.
Read MoreToday, Genshin Impact developer miHoYo also announced a quiz event arriving on Dec. 18 called "A Thousand Questions With Paimon."
Read MoreRed Candle Games' critically acclaimed first-person psychological horror game, Devotion, was set to make a comeback on the digital GOG platform, but now that's no longer the case.
Read MoreOne lucky gamer was able to experience everything the new Xbox Series X had to offer, in a way no one would have expected.
Read MoreResident Evil Village a little bit further away from release, but now Madmind Studio has just unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming horror game, Paranoid.
Read MoreA six-year-old boy in Wilton, Connecticut left his mother shocked recently when it was discovered that he had unknowingly racked up more than $16,000 in Apple App Store charges while playing Sonic Forces on his iPad.
Read MoreAmong Us is finally branching out its platforms. At the end of Tuesday's Nintendo Indie World showcase, Nintendo surprised fans by announcing that InnerSloth's hit social deception game is available now on Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreNintendo Switch Online is taking Nintendo Switch players back to the '90s with its December 2020 selection of games. Nintendo announced this week that Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! will be available soon to all Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
Read MoreAfter Death Stranding earned mostly positive reviews from critics and gaming audiences alike, many fans have wondered what the studio has next. On Dec. 15, a tweet from Kojima Productions hinted that "exciting updates" will be announced via various social media platforms on Dec 16.
Read MoreInitially, Vin Diesel was only going to voice the character of Santiago in Ark 2 and Ark: The Animated Series. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, the famed actor joined Studio Wildcard as the president of creative convergence and an executive producer.
Read MoreThanks to the unrelenting masses of displeased gamers, CD Projekt Red promised refunds, except not really. The company is actually passing refund responsibility off to stores.
Read MoreGamers have seen the PlayStation 5 on its side. They've seen it standing up. Now get ready for ... upside down? A PlayStation executive shared a video this week of his cat enjoying the Bugsnax loading screen, but many fans were more focused on the unusual orientation of his PS5.
Read MoreRecently, scalpers have taken to reselling consoles for exorbitant amounts of money, and many desperate customers have resigned themselves to paying these prices in order to get a console for the holidays. Now, however, the fans are fighting back.
Read MoreFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout continues to be a hugely entertaining game for audiences, and now it has taken the next step in its path to global domination. Panda Global has made history by announcing the world's very first professional Fall Guys team. That's right; Fall Guys now has a pro following.
Read MoreOn a recent post to the official PlayStation blog, visitors were asked to vote for the best games of the year across a number of categories.
Read MoreSince its launch earlier this year, Call of Duty: Warzone has become an immensely popular title. Sure, Infinity Ward has had to get pretty tough with cheaters, but fans are mostly pretty happy with the battle royale shooter. However, it seems that Call of Duty: Warzone is set to change in a big way.
Read MoreAt this point, modesty is out the window when playing Cyberpunk 2077. The trouser problem — in which the player character's private parts may clip through their pants — was just the beginning.
Read MoreThere's an easy way to get better at Fortnite: Battle Royale. Just avoid making some rookie mistakes and you'll be the last player standing in no time.
Read MoreBack in 2019, EA and Respawn Entertainment announced Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, a title that would resurrect the franchise through the magic of VR. Audiences had high hopes for the game, but according to reviews, it isn't worth the 13 hours of playtime — or the 170 GB of hard drive space.
Read MoreEA released a statement earlier today regarding the deal. Anticipating an early 2021 acquisition, EA and Codemasters leaders expressed their excitement for this new partnership. Andrew Wilson, the CEO of EA, discussed the many opportunities that lie ahead for both companies.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red issued a lengthy apology this week following several fan complaints about the highly-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, including concerns surrounding bugs and last-gen console functionality.
Read MoreNovember was a busy month for the gaming industry, and now market research company the NPD Group has released its list for the month's best-selling video games. The list covers a variety of released titles and the approximate sales tracked from retailers and digital store sales in the U.S.
Read MoreRobert Iger, executive chairman of The Walt Disney Company, announced that Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins would be working on the next Star Wars feature film. The title, Rogue Squadron, might ring some bells for die-hard Star Wars acolytes and avid gamers alike.
Read MoreAt last night's The Game Awards, BioWare shared a teaser trailer for a new game in the Mass Effect series. Even better, several members from the original trilogy's development team have returned to work on the next title.
Read MoreMiHoYo has officially outlined the imminent 1.2 update, subtitled "The Chalk Prince and the Dragon," in a press release, revealing much of what had leaked previously to be true, as well as some entirely new story and gameplay content.
Read MoreFor the final month of the year, a brand new slate of recommendable games will be added to the Xbox Game Pass library. Among those new titles is an open-world action RPG that has actually claimed more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition.
Read MoreEpic Games' latest Fortnite announcement had heads rolling at The Game Awards, finally revealing the newest character skin to join the battle royale game.
Read MoreHazelight Studio's Josef Fares, director of the game It Takes Two, premiered a trailer for the previously-announced game at Thursday's The Game Awards 2020 along with an announcement.
Read MoreFans finally got a glimpse at the brand new Among Us map, called The Airship, in a teaser video during The Game Awards 2020 on Thursday. The new map is slated to be available in early 2021.
Read MoreThe 2020 Game Awards have been a host to tons of exciting video game news and announcements. For fans of Ark: Survival Evolved, a new game is on its way, though from the looks of it, the sequel will mark a major departure from its predecessor.
Read MoreThe official trailer for EA and BioWare's Dragon Age 4 was finally revealed during The Game Awards 2020 on Dec. 10, and it was filled with small details and references that even the greatest Dragon Age fans might have missed.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 has landed in spectacular fashion, setting a record on Steam for the most concurrent players. While the game seems to be living up to the hype in many regards, some oversights in the DMCA-avoiding streamer mode has left some content creators vulnerable.
Read MoreAudiences have waited eight years for Cyberpunk 2077. But on Dec. 10, Cyberpunk 2077 finally released to audiences worldwide, and the general consensus is the game could have spent a little more time in the optimization oven.
Read MoreOn Dec. 5, a livestream of a Splatoon 2 tournament, called the North American Open, was unexpectedly canceled the day before its final rounds. Then the hashtags #freemelee and #freesplatoon began to trend on Twitter, both of which catalogued unpopular decisions made by Nintendo.
Read MoreWhile PlayStation fans are waiting for the next round of systems to become available, customers in the UK are getting some majorly disappointing news regarding the availability of Sony's newest console.
Read MoreAfter examining a ton of negative feedback, the developers at miHoYo have finally chimed in and essentially stated that Zhongli isn't weak, you're just playing him wrong.
Read MoreIn Sept. 2020, Ubisoft announced at its Ubisoft Forward event that it would be remaking Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. In a now-deleted Facebook post from Ubisoft Czechoslovakia, it has been revealed that the release date for the Sands of Time remake has been pushed back
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077, perhaps the most anticipated game of 2020, is nearly here, and the early critical response has been positive so far. However, Game Informer associate editor Liana Ruppert has reported suffering a grand mal seizure while reviewing the game.
Read MoreCall of the Sea is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Billed as "a weird tale of otherworldly mystery," the game takes place in the '30s and puts you in control of Norah, who is on a mission to find her lost husband.
Read MoreThe hidden Easter eggs in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla just keep on coming, now a month after the game's release. References to popular movie franchises, gaming memes, and anime characters are just a few of the gems that have been found so far. Eagle-eyed gamers added League of Legends.
Read Morehile a Western release date for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers was leaked in early December when a trailer briefly becoming available ahead of schedule, Atlus has now officially confirmed the game's English-language release.
Read MoreIt's been a long time since Star Wars fans were able to draw their lightsabers in the beloved RPG classic Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. For gamers who have been hoping for some kind of news from the series, their wishes have finally been granted.
Read MoreLately, video game developers have entered into an unspoken agreement to take up as much of your time as possible. If a game doesn't offer an ever-changing catalogue of new missions and content, it provides an explorable digital landmass quickly approaching the size of Rhode Island.
Read MoreNeverwinter, the free-to-play, Dungeons & Dragon-inspired MMORPG from developer Cryptic Studios, is getting a major overhaul to both its combat and character customization systems. The developer is hoping to add balance and flexibility to the gameplay experience.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 is just days away from its Dec. 10 official release following three major delays earlier this year and a rumored fourth delay back in November. It's been a long journey to get to this point, but soon, fans will take on the role of a mercenary outlaw.
Read MoreIf you've seen the new ad from Microsoft, you know the company is continuing its "Power Your Dreams" campaign in a rather novel way: by capturing the dreams of gamers in lucid dreaming experiences and using that data to inspire a content series that it's calling "Made from Dreams."
Read MoreSince some scalpers purportedly have more PS5 stock than most retailers, you might think buying one of these consoles from eBay is your only option, but if you thought it was safe to trust these hustlers, guess again.
Read MoreTumblr's 2020 year-end round-up of the platform's most beloved video games, movies, and television shows is here. In a year where people spent months isolated from each other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not entirely surprising to see that games involving connection & nostalgia topped surveys.
Read MoreGenshin Impact has received numerous awards. The game gained wide recognition for its ambitious open world that could be played on consoles, PC, and mobile devices. miHoYo, the company behind the game, is now able to confidently say that its efforts were definitely rewarded.
Read MoreCall of Duty fans were just days away from the Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season One update, but unfortunately they will have to wait just a little longer. Publisher Activision announced over the weekend that the update, which was scheduled for Dec. 10, will be delayed one more week.
Read MoreWhat began as a somewhat amusing series of console mix-ups has turned into something much more sinister. For weeks, reports have come in from the UK concerning preordered PS5 consoles that have been swapped out with very different items.
Read MoreSony finally revealed this week how and when it decided on the price for the PlayStation 5, putting to rest a handful of rumors regarding COVID-19 delays and competitive tactics against Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S. Sony waited until only 2 months before the PS5's official release to drop its price.
Read MoreFans of the Two-Time Champion may be wondering what he could possibly be up to next, and his latest comments may hint toward his largest move yet. It seems as though Dr Disrespect may be making some kind of big investment in Call of Duty League (CDL).
Read MoreSony and Microsoft have presented gamers with very powerful machines for the new generation. While both systems push hardware limits, the two companies have demonstrated vastly different strategies and philosophies. It seems there's a difference in how Microsoft and Sony view their budget consoles.
Read MoreThe long-awaited Metal Gear Solid film adaptation finally seems to be moving forward, with Star Wars star Oscar Isaac set to play lead character Solid Snake, according to Deadline.
Read MoreIt's been five years since Rocksteady Studios released the final entry of its Batman:Arkham series, Batman: Arkham Knight for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs. Now the developer has dropped a holiday gift for fans: the Zur En Arrh and Anime Batman skins are now free to all players.
Read MoreWhile Genshin Impact was just about as immediate of a success as a game could conceivably be at the time of its launch, it was (and still is) incomplete. The world in which Genshin Impact takes place revolves around seven elements.
Read MoreRecently, a trailer for the Western release of Persona 5 Scramble hit the internet. Now named Persona 5 Strikers, the trailer shows off all the Persona 5 musou goodness audiences have longingly anticipated since 2019 — including bosses and special moves — but now with English voiceovers.
Read MoreIn addition to his rap career, Tyler, The Creator has some voice acting credits under his belt, including a 2011 guest appearance on Cartoon Network's The Regular Show. One particular gig seemed to slip under the radar for quite some time: Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5.
Read MoreFans have noticed a Star Wars Easter egg where Fortnite's Peely was encased in carbonite, just as Han Solo was in The Empire Strikes Back. Reddit user Urboijeff shared a screenshot of the carbonite, which could be found in one of the rooms inside the new Hunter's Haven house.
Read MoreWorld of Warcraft's latest update, Shadowlands, has given players plenty of new content to tinker with, at the cost of some light frustration. The recent expansion fleshes out the game's Shadowlands areas, adding five new locations to explore in the misty realm.
Read MoreGenshin Impact transformed from a derided, purportedly shameless Breath of the Wild clone into an anime-shaped snowball of success. The game has won numerous awards and experienced faster financial success (at least in the short term) than its supposed inspiration, Zelda.
Read MoreA 21-year-old California man has been sentenced to three years in prison by the U.S. District Court in Seattle for hacking into Nintendo servers and leaking confidential information. Ryan Hernandez is expected to pay upwards of $259,000 in damages to Nintendo.
Read MoreA trio of surprise statements from BioWare announced the departure of two key members of the company's senior leadership team, Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah. The news was first shared by Laura Miele, EA's chief studio officer, on BioWare's official blog.
Read MoreUsually, console updates feature quality of life improvements that help streamline experiences and add new features. However, companies sometimes sneak in changes that displease a chunk of their audiences, which is the case with the recent Nintendo Switch update.
Read MoreSea of Thieves was first released in 2018 to an overall middling reception. Over the course of the following year, however, developer Rare earned some of the acclaim the game's day one version was lacking through a series of updates. Now, Rare has announced yet another significant change-up.
Read MoreRomance isn't dead, and especially not in gaming. Haven is a romantic adventure from indie studio The Game Bakers, and was made to be played solo or with a loved one. Antagonists Kay and Yu are on the run, traveling across space to begin their new life together on a mysterious planet.
Read MoreFortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 is well under way, and this time, the battle royale game is bringing in a few new friends. This season's plot revolves around Agent Jonesy recruiting hunters, heroes, and everyone in between, and the battle pass is already turning heads with The Mandalorian.
Read MoreAccording to a reputable tipster, 2019's Modern Warfare might be getting its very own next-gen console version. This would replace the current backwards-compatible version of the game that's playable on PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not optimized for them.
Read MoreWhen Elden Ring, a collaboration between FromSoftware and legendary Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, was announced in 2019, fans of both fantasy masters went wild. However, that anticipation has been dulled slightly by an overall lack of further news, coupled with newer rumors.
Read MoreA major patch, scheduled for Dec. 1st, is set to significantly overhaul some key features in Red Dead Online. While some of the patch's additions are intended to bring new players to its community, one new feature in particular has made some of the game's devoted fans upset.
Read MoreMotion Twin's Castlevania-inspired game Dead Cells is kicking off the new year with a brand new DLC called Fatal Falls. The $4.99 content, which will include two new biomes and a boss, will arrive roughly one year after Motion Twin released Dead Cells' Bad Seed DLC. Fatal Falls is expected in 2021.
Read MoreWhen fans of Resident Evil heard about a reboot to the films, there was hope, because the reboot is supposed to be true to the original games. However, after a set reveal, fans are worried again about the Resident Evil reboot. The Spencer Mansion is not getting as much love as other revealed sets.
Read MoreLast year, Apex Legends came up with the Holo-Day Bash, which featured the Winter Express train mission and a number of seasonal skins. Apex Legends brought back the event again this year, and gamers looked forward to seeing what new goodies were in store. They were not happy with what they found.
Read MoreA brand new update to Dauntless, called Dauntless Reforged, is coming on Dec. 3. The update serves to improve upon the key elements of developer Phoenix Lab's free-to-play co-op beast-hunting game. A small collection of new features and tools will be available as a free addition to Dauntless.
Read MoreFall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is ending the year with another major sales milestone. Mediatonic shared a press release announcing that Fall Guys had sold more than 11 million copies on PC in 2020. Beyond that, the developer reflected on a year filled with "enriching" and "surreal moments."
Read MoreAs chaotic and competitive as Fall Guys is, at its core, it is still a very cute-looking and colorful game. However, it looks like Fall Guys is gearing for a crossover with a franchise that couldn't be more different from this adorably addictive multiplayer game. That series is none other than Doom.
Read MoreThe Arecibo Observatory radio telescope has collapsed this week after mechanical trouble. The world's second largest single-dish radio telescope was made famous not only for its aid in many scientific discoveries, but also its appearances in GoldenEye, as well as a handful of science fiction films.
Read MoreFortnite's Galactus event was so popular that Twitch malfunctioned at the event's end, presumably due to the high volume of viewers watching Fortnite streams across several channels. Reports flooded in from Twitch users regarding a handful of issues that made the streaming site basically unusable.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 is finally due for release on Dec 10. Fans have even more to get excited about after a trailer dropped on YouTube showcasing the game's photo mode. Since Cyberpunk 2077 is primarily first-person, the game's photo mode is a big chance for players to show off their customized character.
Read MoreDr Disrespect is no stranger to controversy, and his recent comments regarding mobile gaming have landed him in hot water. The Doc had previously apologized for making fun of mobile gaming. Now, however, Dr Disrespect has seemingly decided to just double down on his opinions regarding mobile games.
Read MoreThe PS5 has had its fair share of ups and downs. However, something that has come to the attention of the lucky few who were able to get their hands on the system is leaving owners boggled. Users have noticed that a significant percentage of their storage is taken up by data labeled as "Other."
Read MoreIf you recently brought a PlayStation 5 into your home, you're likely enjoying the many new features it has to offer. One such feature is "Activities," which allows gamers to immediately jump into a game without title cards. According to a recent leak, this feature could have broader implications.
Read MoreCreating the music for critically-acclaimed Spider-Man: Miles Morales was a hefty task for composer John Paesano. He described his experience in an interview with i09 Gizmodo, relaying the trials of creating the right sound for the game. Paesano collaborated with hip-hop producer and artist Boi-1da.
Read MoreEmulating video games is also morally gray and possibly illegal — even though manufacturers like Sony have also used emulation on many occasions. Ironically, it turns out that the Xbox Series X has a bigger PlayStation 2 library, thanks to emulation, than the PS5 has through backwards compatibility.
Read MoreNintendo rolled out a new update for the Switch this week, bringing a ton of additional features and small changes. Among these is a new Nintendo Switch Online button on the home screen, as well as ways to transfer screenshots, both of which have led fans to conflicted feelings about Version 11.0.0.
Read MoreMicrosoft touted the Xbox Series X as the next big leap in gaming, a powerhouse with more teraflops than any other console on the market. But, now that the hype has died down, many gamers are starting to feel that the Series X, while bringing in many good reviews, isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Read MoreAccording to Call of Duty YouTuber JGOD, Warzone players can get an unfair advantage by using long-range weapons from the series' latest installment.
Read MoreAfter offering over 20 years of service to independent game developers and artists alike, Adobe has ended support for its Flash Player.
Read MoreApex Legends Season 8 is on its way in just a few weeks, and it's slated to bring one highly-requested feature, as well as a new character and new nerfs.
Read MoreLongtime Call of Duty and Fortnite YouTuber TheSmithPlays announced on Dec. 28 that he is done producing video game content on his channel.
Read MoreDevolver Digital, the publisher behind the immensely popular multiplayer game Fall Guys, are already teasing at the possibility of new projects in 2021.
Read MoreIf you purchased Maneater just before the ShaRkPG was announced as one of January's free PlayStation Plus games, you may be in luck.
Read MoreThe next generation of consoles has turned into the current generation of consoles, and for many, it was as disappointing as 2020 has been in general.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed something off about the children in Cyberpunk 2077? The unusual appearances are enough to fuel Cyberpunk 2077-themed nightmares.
Read MoreSupposedly, Nintendo 64 classics Banjo-Kazooie and Blast Corps were going to be released on the Wii U Virtual Console in Japan.
Read MorePlayStation Plus users are in for a treat when the new year arrives. On Jan. 5, 2021, subscribers to the service will have two PS4 titles and one PS5 title.
Read MorePlayers have now discovered a hole that leads to an unpopulated underground region of Night City, complete with a black wall beneath.
Read MoreYouTube gamer CouRage got into the holiday spirit this year, teaming up with online fundraiser platform Tiltify to donate a total of $50,000 to streamers.
Read MoreTacticalGramma, showed that not only can she win over viewers online, but she can also dominate opponents with her solid sniping skills.
Read MoreA tourism collaboration between Solaseed Airlines and The Pokémon Company has completely decked out planes in a Pokémon-themed aesthetic.
Read MoreDid someone post some God of War: Ragnarok leaks? Did Sony cheekily imply Kratos is the next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter? The answer is more mundane.
Read MoreThe more bells and whistles a device provides, the more vulnerable it is to Murphy's law — and right now, the DualSense is the poster child for that reality.
Read MoreA reliable data miner revealed this week that it appears a new map change may be coming to Epic Games' battle royale soon.
Read MoreA recent conversation between a streamer and journalist regarding Elden Ring's debut is making waves within the gaming community.
Read MoreApex Legends debuted "Fight Night," a video filled with references to other Legends and stories that only true fans of the Respawn Entertainment game will know.
Read MoreIf you love that little round pink puff whose adventures have appeared on Nintendo gaming systems since 1992, you might have reasons to be excited about 2021.
Read MoreWith 2021 just around the corner, gaming fans will have new releases in the month of January to look forward to.
Read MoreIn Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a total of 16 critters will be disappearing on Dec. 31. That means this could be your last chance to find them for some time.
Read MoreOn Dec. 28, a hashtag for Sucker Punch Productions' open-world samurai stealth adventure Ghost of Tsushima was trending on Twitter. Here's the reason it was.
Read MoreRecently, Respawn Entertainment added a new job opening to its careers portal, and the posting implies that the Apex Legends developer has a new IP on the way.
Read MoreDr Disrespect, has just shared a "multi-million dollar" idea about Call of Duty: Warzone. Here's what Dr Disrespect's Gulag idea would mean for Warzone.
Read MoreThanks to performance issues at launch, things haven't been looking so great for Watch Dogs: Legion, and it looks as though things may get even worse.
Read MoreJust like fine wine, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets better with age. This Mario game has beaten its own sales records every year since its release in 2017.
Read MoreA screenshot posted on Twitter showed Valkyrae's channel analytics, which were briefly visible during one of her recent streams.
Read MoreIn an official statement on the Gal Gun Twitter account, Inti Creates announced that Gal Gun Returns won't be joining Xbox consoles anymore.
Read MoreMembers of Rockstar Games' development team quite literally put their lives on the line for Agent, the 2009 spy game that never was.
Read MoreThe Elder Scrolls may be the next video game series to get the Netflix treatment.
Read MoreStarting Jan. 1, Fire Emblem Heroes players can participate in a special New Year's event. Here's what to expect.
Read MoreTrusted leaker HYPEX posted on Twitter that Weapon Mod Slots could be coming to Fortnite. Here's what this rumored feature could mean for the game.
Read MoreA brief dramatic audio interaction shared by the Apex Legends Twitter account has provided a sort of climax to an ongoing story thread.
Read MoreA speedrunner discovered a bizarre way to beat Dragon Quest 3 on the NES, and you must be willing to possibly sacrifice an NES and a copy of the game to try it.
Read MoreDreams is home to thousands of user creations, and its reviews are overwhelmingly positive, but nevertheless, it's struggling to stay alive. Here's why.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed: Valhalla originally included a fan-favorite mechanic that didn't make as much sense as initially thought. Here's why it was cut from the game.
Read MoreFans of YouTube streamer Valkyrae have been concerned for her since she abruptly ended a stream on Dec. 27.
Read MoreFollowers of the Fatal Frame series may have something to look forward to in the foreseeable future.
Read MoreCooler Master and KFC have the solution to suit all your gaming and energy reclamation needs: the KFConsole.
Read MoreA talented modder has "demade" CD Projekt Red's bug-ridden, bad luck-driven action adventure for the original PlayStation, complete with many of the same bugs.
Read MoreTo say that the past few months have been up and down for Cyberpunk 2077 would be an understatement. But CD Projekt is still going to end 2020 on a high note.
Read MoreThe whole Twitter exchange went to the next level when Halsey requested Corpse Husband to teach her how to play Among Us.
Read MoreMortal Kombat 11 creative director Ed Boon has stoked the flames of speculation yet again.
Read MoreXbox has yet to fully release its streaming service, Project xCloud, but Microsoft is already looking into gathering some exclusive games for the platform.
Read MoreThe mission of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 series, it seems, is to bring higher-level performance down to a price that's much easier to swallow.
Read MoreRecently, the popular streamer xQc was banned from Twitch for stream sniping during a Twitch Rivals Fall Guys tournament at GlitchCon.
Read MoreWhat better way to usher in 2021 than with new merchandise from My Nintendo Rewards!
Read MoreAccording to a tweet from noted Fortnite leaker HYPEX, Fortnite may add even more services to their new crop of NPCs.
Read MoreXbox Game Studios shared a major update for one of its award-winning titles this week: Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Read MoreXbox Live Gold members, get ready to face your fears as Little Nightmares heads to Games with Gold next month.
Read MoreThe latest look at PSO New Genesis comes courtesy of a livestream, dramatically titled PSO New Genesis Prologue 1, that included the game's opening cinematic.
Read MoreHere's some good news for Pokemon fans who wear glasses: JINS, an eyewear company based in Japan, has an online store selling official Pokemon-themed glasses.
Read MoreFor the past several months, two of the title's biggest factions have locked horns in a Guinness World Record-breaking space battle.
Read MoreUntil recently, the PlayStation 5's backwards compatibility has been confusing, to say the least, but a new PS5 update has made cross-gen less confusing.
Read MoreA new piece of software promises to keep a closer eye — or in this case, a closer ear — on what kind of music gamers are listening to.
Read MoreToday, directors like Christopher Nolan seem to recognize the video game medium for its potential.
Read MoreXbox One X could either be the next big thing in gaming or a complete afterthought.
Read MoreTeam 33, a relative newcomer to the esports scene, just signed on Joseph Deen. If you've never heard of Deen before, that's because he's eight years old.
Read MoreOn Monday evening, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill, which includes a second COVID-19 relief check and a felony streaming act among many other items.
Read MoreA lighthearted video by Fortnite streamer and Ninja duos partner SypherPK leveled a serious allegation against the popular battle royale game.
Read MoreThe latest Stardew Valley update is the biggest yet. Patch 1.5 adds a new island, new character customization options, a new farm, and split-screen co-op.
Read MoreA Warsaw attorney and CD Projekt Red investor named Mikołaj Orzechowski posted on Polish financial website Bankier about a potential lawsuit for CD Projekt Red.
Read MoreMediatonic is giving away a costume just in time for the holidays, and the company announced the festive gift in the best way possible.
Read MoreCould we see Sony's PlayStation 5 at CES 2020? Sony's official CES page has players thinking a PS5 reveal could be just around the corner.
Read MoreNine-year-old Ryan Kaji makes more money from his YouTube channel, Ryan's World, than both PewDiePie and Mr. Beast.
Read MoreIn a new creative effort to boost the visibility of the Xbox Series X, Microsoft has taken a cue from Jenga to create a unique set of the tabletop game.
Read MoreMiHoYo's latest announcement about Genshin Impact's upcoming 1.2 update details a system that rewards users who haven't recently signed into their accounts.
Read MoreIf you thought previous glitches made Cyberpunk 2077 virtually unplayable, those issues have nothing on the latest bug that makes the game literally unplayable.
Read MoreTyler "Ninja" Blevens is facing backlash after he accused Valorant team Built By Gamers (BBG) of cheating
Read MoreRemedy Entertainment, the studio behind 2019 critical darling Control, looks to be hard at work on its next major project.
Read MoreNow that it's clear Cyberpunk 2077 hasn't lived up to its sky-high expectations, it's time to play the blame game.
Read MoreAs the presidential campaigns continue to ramp up operations before Election Day on Nov. 3, the Democratic candidate has come up with a novel way to woo voters.
Read MoreThe District Court of the Hague has ruled against Electronic Arts in a case that claims paid loot boxes in FIFA games violate the Netherlands' Gambling Act.
Read MoreSucker Punch Productions has just revealed a set of outfits for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends that homage characters from fellow hit PlayStation franchises.
Read MoreThe Last of Us Part 2 had a controversial night at The Game Awards this year, pulling in seven of the ten awards it was nominated for.
Read MoreMicrosoft announced this week that it would be offering full refunds for Cyberpunk 2077 as players continue to experience multiple bugs and glitches .
Read MoreLeague of Legends has been one of the leading MOBA titles for over a decade. Now the franchise can add MMORPG to that list.
Read MoreEven though Blizzard Entertainment is dedicated to producing Diablo 4, the company is also hard at work on Diablo Immortal.
Read MoreThe new Overwatch map features what could be a teaser for a new hero.
Read MoreDespite newer releases, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare still has a solid player base. Now, a major content drop might be on the way for CoD: Modern Warfare.
Read MoreSince early 2020, rumors have circulated about the possibility of Nintendo releasing a new model of its current system called the Switch Pro.
Read MoreIt's been a long time since the Left 4 Dead franchise has seen a new game. That's why Back 4 Blood is the game Left 4 Dead fans have been waiting for.
Read MoreFor Mac users who have felt left out from all the cloud gaming fun, the time is now to rejoice: Google has found a way to bring Stadia to iOS platforms.
Read MoreBlizzCon Online, happening on February 19 and 20, will feature updates on the highly anticipated Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, and that's good news for fans.
Read MoreThe makers of Fortnite have debuted a limited-time mode called The Spy Within that should make Among Us fans feel right at home.
Read MoreIn an emergency meeting, Cyberpunk 2077's studio has admitted what we all suspected: that they knew about performance issues for the game on last-gen systems.
Read MoreA recent tweet from Retro Studios revealed that the company is still in search of a Boss/AI designer for Metroid Prime 4. That, and previous troubles, are why fans are worried about Metroid Prime 4.
Read MoreExclusive content in Black Ops - Cold War ceases to be exclusive on Nov. 1, 2021, but until then, PS4 and PS5 players will still have a year-long head start on everyone else.
Read MoreMicrosoft, Sony, and Nintendo have teamed up for one very important reason: to keep each and every gamer as safe as possible.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 has received praise for delivering on its ambitious, beautiful open-world, but bugs and broken features marred its launch to the point that Grand Theft Auto fans have expressed some unexpected patience for the long-overdue sequel.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red's long-awaited sci-fi RPG Cyberpunk 2077 dropped this week. Despite some positive reviews and a new Steam record, the first returns aren't great for the Polish game studio.
Read MoreMicrosoft just dropped a bomb to kick off The Game Awards this evening. The Initiative, Microsoft's mysterious development studio, was one of E3 2018's best reveals. No one knew what the team was working on or what they were doing — not until today.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077, the newest and buzziest game from Polish developer CD Projekt Red, has a tiny problem. Gamers have shared via Twitter that, well, their characters' genitals are clipping through their clothing.
Read MoreA proposed "must pass" spending bill in Congress could mean jail time, or a fine of up to $30,000, for streamers who use copyrighted material. In other words, this new law could put streamers in a serious bind.
Read MoreMicrosoft has big dreams for the Xbox, and while the company has realized those dreams in the US, it has always struggled overseas. And based on the consoles' first-month sales, in Japan, Xbox doesn't stand a chance against PS5.
Read MoreOn Wednesday night, Cyberpunk 2077 finally launched after nearly eight years in production, and it immediately set a new Steam record.
Read MoreThe much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 comes out tomorrow, and developer CD Projekt Red has released an official launch trailer to celebrate the milestone. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here's the small detail you missed in the Cyberpunk 2077 launch trailer.
Read MoreYouTube's most watched game in 2020 might surprise you: It's Minecraft. But why not? The game is as popular toady as when it was first released.
Read MoreThings are getting weird in Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War. Treyarch's latest installment in the Black Ops series has seen quite a few bugs in its first month since release, and this might be the most bizarre Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War bug yet.
Read MoreIt looks like some fans couldn't wait until the Dec. 10 release date to get their hands on Cyberpunk 2077. According to reports, Xbox players are able to start playing the game a day early by changing their location and time zone to New Zealand.
Read MoreLast year, Microsoft was one of many gaming giants to step up with huge news regarding its latest console. Is the Xbox developer going to drop another bomb this year?
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 has finally released, and critics say it's worth the long wait. Unfortunately, not all experiences are created equal. Here's why, currently, Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox has the edge over PS5.
Read MoreSage might well be the most nerfed agent in Valorant. But now, for the 1.14 update, this Valorant agent just got buffed for the first time.
Read MoreGeoff Keighley is gearing up for another installment of the annual The Game Awards. Along with world premiere announcements of upcoming titles, accolades will be handed out to the finest games across multiple categories.
Read MoreSony just released a trailer with the latest and upcoming titles for the PlayStation 5. The video only includes games that have already received trailers, but it makes up for this shortcoming with important information on how long the PS5 will tether certain releases.
Read MoreTwitch is rolling out a new feature that will make it easier for smaller streamers to build their presence.
Read MoreAfter teasing an announcement one month ago, EA (via IGN) just confirmed that Dragon Age 4 will make an appearance at 2020's The Game Awards next Thursday.
Read MoreSince the beginning days of the world wide web, creators have had to contest with negative comments and outright harassment from their viewers. Battling trolls is a constant struggle, and many platforms have tried to fight back against the haters by enforcing strict rules.
Read Morehe recent Demon's Souls PS5 remake from Bluepoint Games, which released to critical acclaim on Nov. 19, used a rubber ducky placeholder asset during the design and testing phase and it nearly broke the entire game.
Read MoreVR enthusiasts and fans of the long-dormant Medal of Honor series have been patiently awaiting the return of the series, Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, since its 2019 announcement.
Read MoreAmazon Prime members can get a free copy of Electronic Arts' Battlefield 3 for the entire month of December. The third installment in the Battlefield series is one of the most popular of the franchise, so this deal is definitely not one to miss.
Read MoreGeoff Keighley, host of The Game Awards, revealed this week that Among Us developer InnerSloth will unveil a brand new map for the social deception game during the awards show on Dec. 10.
Read MoreIn order to compete with gaming giants like Sega and Nintendo, Philips knew it had to do something different. Thus the Philips CD-i was born, and it cost an astonishing $1000.
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 is designed to be quieter than the PS4 — and that gulf might widen with future firmware updates — but not every PS5 is equally quiet.
Read MoreFortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 continues to revolve around the Zero Point, the ongoing mystery of the time-looping island that players ransack every match, and Agent Jonesy.
Read MoreThe latest State of Decay 2 update is here! Developer Undead Labs has added a new difficulty mode, a Stay Frosty Pack featuring new equipment and outfits, and other changes — including new achievements and next-generation optimization.
Read MoreWhat Sony's PlayStation Now service lacks in recent releases it makes up for in beloved titles. Starting today, gamers who subscribe to PS Now can play one of Sony's best recent IPs: Horizon: Zero Dawn.
Read MoreThings keep getting worse for EA Sports and FIFA 21. The publisher has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in the US District Court of Northern California for allegedly increasing the difficulty of FIFA 21's Ultimate Team mode in an attempt to increase loot box sales.
Read MoreFall Guys, the battle royale that's taken the gaming community by storm, is deep in its second season, which brought about some head-turning changes. As players enjoy everything new Season 2 has to offer, developer Mediatonic has begun building hype for Season 3.
Read MoreFortnite's Chapter 2 Season 4 finale event kicks off on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. ET with the long-awaited arrival of Galactus, Destroyer of Worlds. Here's how to watch Fortnite's Season 4 finale Galactus event.
Read MoreBethesda's director recently opened up about the future of gaming. According to Todd Howard, the biggest changes coming to the future of gaming will be all about accessibility.
Read MoreAre you tired of buying a new game, only to find yourself waiting as it installs on your system? If so, there's good news: Microsoft has brought an exciting update to Xbox Game Pass that will make excessive install times less of an issue.
Read MoreIndie studio Romero hoped to cash in on the longevity of the gangster genre 90 years later with its release of the strategy based game, Empire of Sin, out Dec 1.
Read MoreIn the early years of home console gaming, several notable systems were released that pushed the industry forward.
Read MoreSuperman 64 is regarded as one of the worst superhero video games of all time. How'd that happen? What really went wrong with Superman 64?
Read MoreFinal Fantasy 14 is one of the most popular MMORPGs in the world, but it had a terrible start. Here's why Final Fantasy 14 was such a huge flop at launch.
Read MoreCould Princess Peach have possibly conceived a child with Bowser? That's the bizarre theory to explain a cutscene in Super Mario Sunshine.
Read MorePokemon has been the subject of plenty of rumors and urban legends. One particularly grisly creepypasta involves Lavender Town, and it's completely fake.
Read MoreDespite Nintendo's best efforts to generate buzz around the game, EarthBound completely flopped, reportedly selling fewer than 150,000 copies in North America.
Read MorePikachu, the iconic yellow mascot of Pokémon, was originally supposed to look entirely different. This is what Pikachu almost looked like.
Read MoreHow could the Sega Saturn have undone all of the success achieved by the Genesis? This is why the Saturn reveal is considered one of the biggest E3 fails ever.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing's Tom Nook once alluded to an "incident" after working for a fox, presumed to be Mr. Jolly Redd. Here's the truth about their fan-created feud.
Read MoreNo one tells a greater story about Tom Nook than Sable, the porcupine designer and co-owner of the Able Sisters clothing store.
Read MoreAlthough the series has been poked and prodded at over the years, one of Pokémon's earliest controversies revolves around the design of Pokémon #123, Jynx.
Read MoreWhen it's Wario's turn to be the protagonist, who serves as his antagonist? Who could possibly be rotten enough to be his archenemy?
Read MoreThere are few games in history as influential as Space Invaders, which has an impact so wide that the video gaming industry would look different without it.
Read MoreThe last reported Sega Master System game did not arrive until 1988, and it was a Brazil-only release.
Read MoreAt one point, Dirty Harry was going to get a third-person shooter game, which collapsed due to development issues.
Read MoreIf you think you are ready to enter the ranks of all-time Mario fans, then here is the Mario game you probably haven't heard of.
Read MoreThe cast of Super Mario hasn't changed much since the beginning, but Bowser wasn't always going to be a giant turtle. Here's what he almost looked like.
Read MoreBiden now has his own island, filled with campaign yard signs, a merchandise shop, and even the candidate himself.
Read MoreMany are obsessed with the new Super Mario Bros. 35 battle royale. Here's how you've been playing Super Mario Bros 35 all wrong.
Read MoreIf you know your video game history, you're probably aware that Final Fantasy 7 almost had a different destiny. Here's the version you never got to play.
Read MorePokémon has had its fair share of creepy Pokédex entries, but the UFO-inspired Sableye takes the cake when it comes to creepy Pokémon.
Read MoreFighters Megamix combined the rosters of Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers. There's one guest character in particular that's the weirdest of all, however.
Read MoreWaluigi has been dangled in front of Smash players for over a decade now. Waluigi first made his Smash debut as an assist trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Read MoreWhile it may not be gory, Mario Teaches Typing 2 is still a surreal nightmare that should've been looked at a second time before it was released to the public.
Read MoreWith so many iconic Nintendo characters to choose from, many names have been cut from the Super Smash Bros. series, including this Donkey Kong character.
Read MoreNoctis has also appeared in franchise predecessor Final Fantasy 14. Creating Noctis in the first place required one ingredient many players may not expect.
Read MoreOne specific Pokemon game was slightly different than the rest. This crossover was a little odd, to say the least, but the video game was received positively.
Read MoreWhile there is plenty to be freaked out by in Pokémon, one of the standouts is a mysterious side quest most players won't notice in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Read MoreSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate is the fighting game crossover gift that just keeps on giving. Here's why Blastoise didn't make the cut as a Smash roster member.
Read MoreHacks have made it easy for fans to bend Breath of the Wild to their whims, and results are...well, let's just say they aren't pretty.
Read MoreAs a company that has been involved with video games since the late 1970s, Nintendo has a long, storied history that could fill several books. As such, the company is liable to have encountered a controversy or two. This is the shady side of Nintendo.
Read MoreThe Mushroom Kingdom is pretty complex, and there's a lot going on there that's going to fly over children's heads.
Read MoreOctober 18, 1985. It was a historic day in video game history: the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System. A moment that forever changed the course of the video game industry.
Read MoreWhile 2020 has certainly been a bumpy ride, it's been a good year for the Switch. Here are the best Nintendo Switch games of 2020.
Read MoreThese days, Pokemon Snap is still of high value — but some versions of the game are more valuable than others. The beloved game can fetch a pretty penny, if it is the correct copy.
Read MoreEach of Nintendo's consoles have left an indelible mark on the world of gaming. But which one truly takes the spot as most gamers' favorite Nintendo console of them all? As it turns out, 45% of people picked this as their favorite Nintendo console ever.
Read MoreWhile fans might enjoy collecting every installment of their favorite puzzle game, there's one version of the famous block builder that never actually existed — a version for the Sega Mega Drive — making it one of the rarest games in the world.
Read MoreThe Switch did have some flops -- and some were worse than others. Whether it was a rushed development cycle or just an overall bad experience, these games brought little to the table.
Read MoreWhen the Super Nintendo started strong in 1991, Sega was not content to stay in second place.
Read MoreDuring the Wii's reign, Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360 were pushing the envelope as to what kind of graphics could be produced on a console. Sadly, the Wii didn't measure up, capping at 480p. But at least it had addictive motion controlled games like Wii Sports and Just Dance.
Read MoreIn April of 1992, Expert Gamer, a video game magazine, released an article detailing a very specific method to obtaining a character that was not a part of the Pokemon universe. The article allegedly detailed a method to obtain Yoshi, the loveable green dinosaur from Super Mario Bros.
Read MoreNintendo has done some shady things in the past, and such a tradition continues into 2020. As much as the company has frustrated its fans, gamers continue to forgive Nintendo. With so many great games and a constant reimagining of the way people play, it's hard to stay mad at the legendary company.
Read MoreWhile a fair share titles like Overcooked and Cuphead have earned widespread acclaim for their cooperative gameplay, the list of worthwhile co-op experiences on the Switch doesn't end with the hits. Here are three under-the-radar co-op titles for the Switch well worth checking out.
Read MoreLike most consoles, the Game Gear came in different variations via special editions.
Read MoreIt looks like the Nintendo Switch release of Super Mario Galaxy is the closest thing fans will get to another sequel. That's okay, because it gives everyone a chance to once more see all the Easter eggs that Nintendo put into the original game, including a Pokémon reference.
Read MoreThe Nintendo Switch has been a highly successful console for Nintendo, selling 63 million units worldwide as of Nov. 2020. In traditional fandom fashion, many have taken to making custom Switch consoles themselves, referencing everything from popular memes to blockbuster movie franchises.
Read MoreIts arrival on Nintendo's miniature hardware gave it the ability to be compatible with yet another Game Boy multiplayer enabled peripheral. It also holds the distinction of being the only FPS to ever see a release on the Game Boy. The game we're speaking of is the little known Faceball 2000.
Read MoreThis is no Super Mario Bros., sealed NES copies of which sold for just over $100,000 in 2019 and then $114,000 in 2020. The rarest Game Boy game is Spud's Adventure. Spud's Adventure, as could be expected from a non-iconic title, sells for a price closer to ClayFighter: Sculptor's Cut.
Read MoreGorons are some of The Legend of Zelda's most popular characters; they've been in every Zelda game in one iteration or another, and you meet many different Gorons throughout the course of the series.
Read MoreLong before the era of walkthroughs, guides, and data mining, fans were left to take whatever they heard at the playground about a specific video game as the truth. One of these infamous rumors revolved around a mysterious Pokémon known as MissingNo., a top secret Pokémon.
Read MoreWhen it comes to SEGA, everyone has become accustomed to seeing the world's most recognizable "Blue Blur" hold down the fort for the Japanese publisher/developer. But at one point in time, Sonic wasn't the sole mascot for the company.
Read MoreNintendo has been a pioneer in the video game industry for almost 40 years. It's a gaming giant that, on the surface, appears to be incapable of folly. That said, it is not an infallible company, and there are plenty of moments in its history that Nintendo wants you to forget.
Read MoreMarch 31 will be Nintendo's darkest day. That's when a bunch of Mario games as well as the Game & Watch will no longer be available.
Read MoreSuper Smash Bros. has become one of the most beloved fighting games in video game history, but it almost didn't see the light of day. Here's why the original Super Smash Bros. nearly didn't happen.
Read MoreOne of the main types of action games that can be seen across numerous consoles are the ones that let you live out your ninja-based fantasies. The Game Boy Advance made sure to offer that type of experience with a little known action platformer from Konami/Hudson Soft. That one game is Ninja Five-O.
Read MoreIf you're looking for information about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, you've come to the right place.
Read More2020 is home to some of the best PC games of the decade, and not just because it is the first year of a new one.
Read MoreYou may even own some of these games and not realize that Valve, or the game's developer, yanked it from Steam after you obtained your copy.
Read MoreBest known for League of Legends, Riot Games has apparently been busy developing its astonishingly popular property into a full-blown franchise.
Read MoreHyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity allows you to play as many different characters as you learn more about the events that happened 100 years before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild begins. Here are the steps you need to take to unlock Calamity Ganon in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.
Read MoreRiot Games has announced the release of the latest champ to hit Summoner's Rift. The League of Legends community is about to meet Rell, the full metal equinist. Rell is the newest champion since the release of K/DA popstar, Seraphine, arrived in Patch 10.22. Rell is the latest "full tank" support.
Read MoreSony has come up with dozens of projects to further expand on its brand or consoles. PlayStation TV was one of these ideas that just never seem to take off.
Read Moren order to get a feel for just which streaming services players are trying out, despite the newness of the technology, SVG conducted a survey of 1,200 people.
Read MoreBy using ray tracing, developers have a chance to improve visual fidelity across dynamic environments, such as open world settings.
Read MoreWhat franchises are coming and how will Sony respond to Warner Bros. moving their 2021 movie lineup to HBO Max for a simultaneous release?
Read MoreWe've got the info on what to expect from Ghost of Tsushima and when to expect it.
Read MoreThe PlayStation 3 was poised to be one of the greatest consoles ever after the immense success of the PS2. So why did was the PS3's reveal such a flop?
Read MoreAt first glance, it may be difficult to notice the differences between the Sixaxis and its successor.
Read MoreWhile the series was at one point among the most popular franchises on the PlayStation 2 that spawned it, Onimusha today is all but forgotten.
Read MoreHere's a rundown on what we know about the Nintendo Switch so far, and how it'll stack up against the Xbox One and PS4.
Read MoreAs exciting as the PS5 may be, it is not without its faults. These are the ways the PS4 is still better than the PS5.
Read MoreUntil December 2020, Among Us was locked into only mobile devices and PC via Steam. Will Sony's PlayStation consoles be next to join the crew?
Read MoreSeason for the PS5 was announced at the 2020 Game Awards, and its trailer is generating excitement. Here's what we know so far about Season.
Read MoreYou probably wouldn't be surprised to know that the Vita has its share of rare games. If you happened to snag a limited edition copy of Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 1, you could be looking at a small fortune. Here's the scoop.
Read MoreThe original PlayStation had a wide array of titles, and some of them are hard to find today. But there's one rare PlayStation light gun game that could make you a fortune.
Read MoreDemon's Souls treats magic as a powerful tool, and has done so since its original incarnation. When used correctly, magic can ease the game's difficulty. Not by much, but you know what they say: Any port in a storm.
Read MoreBeing an immensely story and character-driven game, The Last of Us was filled with so many little details to help bring it all to life. The problem that developers didn't realize was that they might have been a little too detailed.
Read MoreGenshin Impact's patch 1.1 introduced a ton of new content for players to keep themselves entertained with, including new weapons. One of them, The Unforged, will be one of the hottest weapons available in the game. Here's how to get the five-star claymore.
Read MoreNow that the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 are finally out, owners of Destiny 2 now have the ability to take advantage of the game's free next-gen upgrade. That next gen upgrade includes a bigger jump in graphical fidelity across both consoles that makes the ongoing FPS's epic battles look even flashier.
Read MoreIt doesn't matter how many times the Penetrator turns you into a human kabob or the Tower Knight introduces you to the soles of his metal boots. Eventually, through sheer perseverance and stubborn human will, you will beat the final boss. However, that is not the end of your journey.
Read MoreIf you own a PlayStation 5, you might already know about how it improves on past Sony generations. But, have you really dug into the console's more obscure options?
Read MoreSuperman 64 was immediately met with a ton of negative feedback, and is considered one of the worst superhero games of all time. The game was very glitchy, the controls were horrendous, the graphics were subpar and unfinished — it was a video game disaster.
Read MoreKirby's design is so basic, yet so appealing, one might assume he was created without much thought. And if that was your first guess, you would have guessed correctly. This is the true story of how Kirby almost didn't become a video game character — and why he looks the way he does.
Read MoreThe Demon's Souls remake was released for PS5. The original Demon's Souls allowed players to encounter and fight boss demons, but very many of these bosses had glaring weaknesses. This made some bosses very easy to dismantle in the midst of battle. This still holds true for the Demon's Souls remake.
Read MoreRegardless of any controversies or criticisms, The Last of Us 2 deserves to win Best Action/Adventure game at The Game Awards. Here's why.
Read MoreIn mid-November, gamers discovered a sneaky little addition to the PlayStation 5 remake of Demon's Souls: a devious door squirreled away in the labyrinthine alleys of World 1-3. This is the truth about Demon's Souls' mysterious door.
Read MoreMany big-name developers still hold Cliff Bleszinski in high regard and want to work with him, including Hideo Kojima, but Bleszinski turned Kojima down. Why?
Read MoreLet's take a look at some of the funny, awkward, and downright embarrassing times streamers went live by mistake.
Read MoreNinja and SypherPK first partnered up in 2020 during the Fortnite Champion Series, and have since remained close collaborators. And while Ninja is known to stir up some controversy, the relationship he has with SypherPK hasn't soured.
Read MorePerhaps you recently discovered TimTheTatman, fell in love with his videos, and want to know how he became the streamer he is today. Or, maybe you are a longtime TimTheTatman fan who wants to learn more about the guy. Either way, continue reading.
Read MoreGrand Theft Auto fans are not pleased with a "new" trailer for the series. Expecting new information during The Game Awards, GTA players were instead met with an online slap to the face after the event's seemingly debuted a trailer for an upcoming content update.
Read MoreThe Monster Hunter movie is receiving major backlash from China after a controversial scene was shown during screenings of the film. The clip that caused an uproar makes use of a racist joke that has caused the film to be pulled from Chinese cinemas just one day after its release.
Read MoreThe holidays are upon us and Epic Games is celebrating with two free titles from Obsidian that RPG fans are sure to enjoy. From December 10, both Pillars of Eternity: Definitive Edition and Tyranny: Gold Edition will be free on the Epic Games Store until December 17.
Read MoreThere are many great titles up for Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year, but Sony's The Last of Us Part 2 is a strong contender, earning the most nominations.. In light of the renewed attention that Naughty Dog's action-survival feature has received, Sony released a new trailer.
Read MoreFans of Gravity Rush, Siren, and the Silent Hill series are in for some interesting news. The creative mind behind those games, Keiichiro Toyama, is leaving Sony to start up his own independent studio. Toyama announced the opening of his new studio, Bokeh Game Studio, on Twitter.
Read MoreCD Projekt's Cyberpunk 2077 will arrive later this month, bringing a ton of action, role-play, and Keanu Reeves. Fans are excited to see the famous John Wick actor star in a video game, but many gamers might not remember that Cyberpunk 2077 is actually not Reeves' first video game — sort of.
Read MoreEven a great video game can get repetitive. Here are some of the top games you should play if you enjoyed Monster Hunter: World.
Read MorePerhaps one of the more uncanny resemblances of a game to real life comes from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and its focus on societal manipulation.
Read MoreThe Steam Machine initiative was, for all intents and purposes, Valve's attempt at challenging game consoles.
Read MoreSVG compiled a few of the year's most memorable moments and asked fans which one stood out as the best one to them.
Read MoreWith the release of the Xbox Series X and S, it's easy to forget how Microsoft started it all. The original Xbox was underrated. Here's why.
Read MoreNintendo's Wii U GamePad was the disappointment of disappointments. Here's why the Wii U GamePad didn't have the success that it hoped for.
Read MoreTo say that the 2021 video game release schedule is stacked would be an understatement. What upcoming video game sequel are you looking forward to the most?
Read MoreThere's been little to no word on when the next installment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, Grand Theft Auto 6, will release.
Read MoreGearbox Software's Randy Pitchford is a controversial figure, to say the least. Here's the shady truth about the Borderlands creator.
Read MoreThough the company has yet to detail Fortnite's planned New Year's Eve 2021 event in full, some recent leaks shared online have provided fans a look.
Read MoreContra is remembered for many things, but there's something hidden within the first game that Americans didn't know about.
Read MoreSo what was it about Deadly Premonition that was so compelling? Gamers wanted to know: how did an objectively terrible game become a phenomenon of its own?
Read MoreAtari has certainly fallen from the lofty days of the Atari 2600, and a big misstep along the way was the Atari Jaguar. Here's the truth behind the game system.
Read MoreSix Days in Fallujah was set in Iraq, and the game attempted to recreate the battle between the United States army and the Iraqi insurgency.
Read MoreCould it be that one of the nastiest characters in the game was actually looking out for his fellow man?
Read MoreThere's an especially infamous ending from MK4 that makes everyone who watches it laugh uncontrollably or cringe from overwhelming embarrassment.
Read MoreDmC: Devil May Cry is seen as a low point in the series for one major reason: the game's reimagining of Dante. Here's why it caused so much controversy.
Read MoreOne thing that may not be fixed in the upcoming patches for Cyberpunk 2077 is the cut content promised to gamers during the development cycle.
Read MoreBack in 2010, an epic Justice League game was coming, tied to a movie that was also in development. Sadly, neither the film nor the game saw the light of day.
Read More2020 was a great year for gaming, but some slated titled were delayed to 2021. According to a survey, 59% of people wish this game came out in 2020.
Read MoreBatman has popped up all over the DC Universe — and even outside of it. Back in 1989, Gotham City's savior made one of his more shocking crossover appearances.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 has extremely open world to play around in. Here are some of the weirdest locations you can visit in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreLet's face it: Night City wouldn't be the best place to live. Here's why you wouldn't survive life in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreThere's one Batman game out there that looked and sounded like it could match the same excellence the Arkham games had.
Read MoreThe reasons for not pre-ordering games are varied, but no matter what your gaming predilections, there's a solid argument that you shouldn't pre-order games.
Read MoreDon't let Wind Waker's colorful cartoony art style fool you. Like other Zelda titles, it knows how to serve up a good scare.
Read MoreMurdered: Soul Suspect is a mystery both in its plot and in its release. The weeks following its release were filled with a mysterious Airtight Games halt.
Read MoreWhen Eidos Montreal announced plans to reboot Thief with a modern open world, fans were thrilled — but they were also ultimately let down by the results.
Read MoreThanks to data published by The Guinness Book of World Records, there's a definitive answer as to which game holds the record for the most swearing of all time.
Read Moredeveloping a game that takes place in the future means you have to craft a world filled with predictions. Here's one way in which Deus Ex predicted the future.
Read MoreThis hybrid racer/puzzler is the Xbox 360 classic known as Trials HD, which placed players in the role of a daring motorcyclist.
Read MoreThis is how one of the most acclaimed FPS designers in gaming history followed up the critically-lauded Doom with a certified flop in Daikatana.
Read MoreBlizzard originally released Diablo 3 in a state that left fans of the acclaimed franchise disappointed.
Read More2018's God of War is such a large and bustling game, it's bound to have content referencing other properties.
Read MoreThe words "Nintendo" and "horror" don't often go together, but when they do, acclaim tends to follow.
Read MoreConsidering how innovative it was, you would think the N-Gage would have made it into the modern era. However, it was a major failure.
Read MoreOne of the creepiest of Skyrim's unsolved mysteries is the unfortunate woodsman in the forest near Falkreath.
Read MoreControversial video games have faced bans since the beginning, but one Massachusetts town banned every single arcade game in the 1980s. Here's why.
Read MoreCould it have been Capcom's answer to Super Mario Galaxy? This is the canceled Mega Man game you'll never get to play.
Read MoreSeven years after it's initial release in Japan, the insanely popular MMORPG Phantasy Star Online 2 is finally coming to the United States.
Read MoreLaunching a new video game is hard, but Gizmondo tried ... before the entire thing ended in a cataclysmic car crash and jail time for key executives.
Read Morenspiration can come from anywhere, and video game characters are no exception. So what about Sega's own Sonic the Hedgehog?
Read MoreThanks to some recent digging by internet users, the world has gotten a look at a Simpsons game that never was. Here's the truth about The Simpsons Bug Squad.
Read MoreKeanu Reeves has taken on the role of Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077, much to the excitement of fans. You may be wondering: Just who is Johnny Silverhand?
Read MorePlans for Darth Maul were not limited merely to animated appearances and a brief live action cameo, but included a starring role in a video game.
Read MoreThere's one GTA 5 Easter Egg hidden in Red Dead Redemption 2 that even the most devoted Rockstar fans might not have noticed.
Read MoreThere are so many Easter eggs in Red Dead Redemption 2 that it's difficult to compile them all, and that includes an Evil Dead reference.
Read MoreGamers have been willing to overlook a lot while playing Grand Theft Auto 5. But they're not letting the company off the hook completely.
Read MoreHere are a couple of tips on how to turn your time with the helicopter into an absolute Warzone killing spree.
Read MoreThere are plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about Bravely Default 2. Here's what we know about it so far.
Read MoreEven though Fallout: New Vegas is a wildly popular game, there may be some facts about it that even the most hardcore fans of the franchise don't know.
Read MoreBecoming a Gunner in Deep Rock Galactic isn't exactly going to turn it into Call of Duty, but your job is to point and shoot.
Read MoreDeep Rock Galactic is a game about mining. So why wouldn't you choose the Driller? Deep Rock Galactic's Driller class is all about mobility.
Read MoreShadow Complex was released to massive critical acclaim, earning a score of 88 on Metacritic, and was largely received as a great action-platformer.
Read MoreSit back, relax, and enjoy this handy guide we've put together on all things Gears of War to help get you all caught up before Gears 5 drops.
Read MoreEven if you're a huge fan, read on to learn things you may not know about Street Fighter.
Read MoreFrom doomed house pets to cannibal cults, Grand Theft Auto 5 has enough disturbing, depressing, and just-plain-gross stories to keep you busy for hours.
Read MoreNot only is Fez 2 cancelled indefinitely, but creator of the game Phil Fish has gone largely silent.
Read MoreFew Fallout characters captured hearts and minds like Dogmeat — a canine companion available in nearly every iteration of the franchise.
Read MoreDeep Rock Galactic isn't just any shooter game. But with a few expert tips, you'll be blasting through all that space rock in no time.
Read MoreThe Atari 7800 was expected to be the next major console of its time. The Atari 7800 was poised for success, so why exactly did the system fail?
Read MoreSkyrim has many unsolved mysteries, but none of them are as utterly strange as the letters that can help players increase their Dragon Shout abilities.
Read MoreA number of shocking claims have cropped up about the XBox Series X, from the console's bad "smoking" habit to a nifty ping pong ball trick.
Read MoreIf you have played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and loved it, here are some titles to check out.
Read MoreYou only get one first impression and in the video game industry, staying power is hard to come by—as these games found out the hard way.
Read MoreUntil recently, only German speakers were aware of the antics of streamer Maximilian "HandOfBlood" Knabe.
Read MoreFrom super-powered bosses who read your input to indistinct win conditions, these games throw fairness out the window
Read MoreYou might yearn be a Death Knight in real life, with the might of an unholy warrior and the magic of a master necromancer at your fingertips.
Read MoreWhile Fall Guys has a Steam version to go with its PS4 counterpart, Xbox One and Switch ports are nowhere to be seen.
Read MoreWhile big name consoles are on the way, 2020 is shaping up to be the Year of the Console. Here's what gamers have to look forward to during the next 12 months.
Read MoreAs long as developers have made video games, they've hidden secret Easter eggs. Here are some that were supposed to stay hidden.
Read MoreThe actual honor for the final game released for the Wii U belongs to Shakedown: Hawaii, which came out in August of 2020.
Read MoreFortnite is now one of the most popular games in the world, easily topping the charts at Twitch on a regular basis.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 is chock-full of secret and hidden content, including a memorable iconic pistol called Skippy. Here's how to find Skippy in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreAlien: Isolation has one of the most impressive AI systems in any video game, and it's the secret behind the game's terrifying Xenomorph.
Read MoreAsh took a break from all the Deadites, demons, and Black Friday shoppers to co-star in a friendly game of video poker. And he wasn't alone.
Read MoreGTA Online's new Cayo Perico Heist features a hidden Golden Gun straight out of a James Bond movie. Here's where to find 007's Golden Gun in GTA Online.
Read MoreGears 5 is a $60 game, so since Hivebusters is 1/3 the price, it must also be 1/3 the length, correct?
Read MoreQuake feels different from games that preceded it, in part, because of Reznor's gritty, dark soundtrack and ambient screams.
Read MoreSkyrim's Headless Horseman doesn't have an attached quest. Is he just an Easter Egg? Lots of fans think there's more to it.
Read MoreStar Wars: Republic Commando did receive very favorable reviews, so why will players never see a remake of the original?
Read MoreLike many open-world games, some of Cyberpunk 2077's best content is found off the beaten path. Here are some things you won't want to skip in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 released with some questionable features.
Read MoreHow did a studio like BioWare go from the top to the middle, seemingly? Let's take a look at what went wrong with Mass Effect: Andromeda to find out.
Read MoreOne of the newer Exotic weapons is the hilariously-named The Big Chill, which rapidly throws snowball grenades at enemies. Here's where and how to find it.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 features plenty of content that could be considered inappropriate for younger players, but there are other things that only will get.
Read More"How many hours would it take to play every video game" is one of those questions that pops into your head late at night when you can't sleep.
Read MoreAdamantine Shards can be collected throughout Immortals Fenyx Rising. Here's how you can snag a few extra Blue Shards for the road.
Read MoreYou might not have ever played this title before, so here's the deal with Condemned: Criminal Origins.
Read MoreImmortals: Fenyx Rising has a few mounts, including the Silver Pegasus Laurion. Here's how to find the Silver Pegasus mount in Immortals Fenyx Rising.
Read MoreValorant Episode 2 comes coupled with the addition of a new agent. The details are minimal, but there have been some small tidbits of information.
Read MoreRockstar Games loves to put Easter eggs in its titles, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is no exception. Here's what you need to know about the game's UFO Easter egg.
Read MoreFans can now take advantage of the new Xbox Series X's 4K and 60 FPS capabilities while galavanting across Skyrim's massive world.
Read MoreWorld of Warcraft is not for everyone. Luckily, the MMO and other RPGs have thrived and evolved. It has never been easier to move on to a new game.
Read MoreIn Cyberpunk 2077, it seems that ultimately very few actions actually matter in the long run. In the game, all roads lead to Rome — or in this case, Arasaka.
Read MoreWith the release of GTA Online's Cayo Perico Heist update, Rockstar Games has added a brand new island to expand the game's map.
Read MoreSkyrim is one of gaming's biggest, most sprawling epics. One of the game's hidden bosses will engage you once you've reached level 80.
Read MoreFrom surprising references and celebrity cameos to the creation of cars and characters, here's the untold truth of Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreLike lots of open-world games, Skyrim is full of Easter Eggs. But one Skyrim Easter Egg in particular brings a little Star Wars to the high fantasy setting.
Read MoreWhile many aspects of Dauntless' gameplay and economy have been shuffled around, plenty of the old tried and true strategies remain sound.
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us, and even the Destiny universe has a special holiday celebration. Here's what to expect in Destiny 2's holiday event, The Dawning.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, SNK of Neo Geo fame has a new console set to release in 2021. Here's everything we know about SNK's new console.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 released Dec. 10, and if you've already completed the game's main questline, you probably have some lingering questions.
Read MoreThe Xbox 360 certainly had a great run with plenty of titles, including some rare ones. However, the rarest Xbox 360 game probably isn't what you expect.
Read MoreWhether it's something like the first platformer or first handheld console, gaming has, and always will be, full of exciting "firsts." In the case of one particular game, the feat that it accomplished was out of this world, literally.
Read MoreWithin the game's first week of release, both console versions of Cyberpunk 2077 have sat at dismal user ratings of 3.9 for Xbox One and 2.9 for PS4. There are certifiably terrible games that players could be said to have enjoyed more than Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreAgent 47 from the Hitman franchise is routinely ranked among the most popular video game characters of all time. But the Hitman games have never really been about the character, so some tidbits about Agent 47 that even the diehards might not know.
Read MorePublishers and developers know that nostalgia sells, especially Ubisoft. However, Splinter Cell hasn't seen a new game in some time. According to a survey, many people want Splinter Cell to make a comeback.
Read MoreOnce Eivor has established their new home, built up alliances throughout England, and taken down the Order, what's next? If you aren't ready to say goodbye to Eivor or are looking to get that 100% completion, here are some of the things you can do after you beat Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Read MoreSam Fisher, the lead character of the Splinter Cell franchise of games and books, is a household name for anyone who loves spies, international espionage, and stealth games. What's so great about Sam Fisher? What are the secrets, hard facts, and thematic elements that surround his character?
Read MoreThe Call of Duty series is, by far, one of gaming's most commercially successful franchises of all time. At 300 million units sold as of May 2019 and with insane daily revenue, the popular first-person shooter franchise is equally matched by few other franchises.
Read MoreWhile there are a variety of other reasons that The Last of Us 2 was in the news after its release, the concept of ludonarrative dissonance was another piece of the discussion surrounding this narrative driven game.
Read MoreIn the end, retail prices boil down to the costs to produce the consoles, and the latest generation in gaming doesn't even come close to the prices that some past consoles have seen. Here are some consoles that cost more than the Series X and PS5 at launch, with prices adjusted for inflation.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 draws influence from a number of works of art that came before, from Blade Runner to Neuromancer, but there's one reference to something you probably didn't expect going into this game: The Office.
Read MoreHop into that comfy computer chair, because reliving these gaming moments is going to mean a lot of pushing the keyboard away, wincing, and going, "Eeesh." These are some of the cringiest moments in video games.
Read MoreThe Dark Souls series, the spiritual successor to Demon's Souls, is renowned for many things. Most notably, its unrelenting difficulty. While the series' difficulty is derived from many aspects, its bosses are far and away the largest source of frustration.
Read MoreFriends and Fallout are both equally venerated in their respective mediums, with the former being one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 90s and the latter standing as one of gaming's most recognizable franchises. And they also share an actor/voice actor in common.
Read MoreBeing the newest game in a long-running series, Yakuza: Like a Dragon also includes improvements on existent systems from prior entries too. Series veterans may have an edge in understanding, for example, how to read the map or the mechanics of certain minigames.
Read MoreSimilar to past games, Yakuza: Like a Dragon can go on for hours and hours if you want it to. It all comes down to how much of a completionist you are, and how deeply you intend to search the map. Here are a few areas you might have missed.
Read MoreThe trailer for the next Mass Effect game, shown at The Game Awards 2020, has sparked all kinds of debate over what it will entail and, according to BioWare, "has much to unpack."
Read MoreIt often seems like GTA Online fans have a love/hate relationship with their sandbox of choice. As much as they enjoy playing the game, they also often take to complaining about its flaws in equal measure.
Read MoreWith the release of the Xbox Series X and Series S, the Xbox One generation is slowly but surely winding down, but 2020 saw a lot of great releases, including some that were nominated in the 2020 Game Awards. Here are the best Xbox One games of 2020.
Read MoreThe pandemic-accommodating 2020 The Game Awards delivered an announcement-heavy remote ceremony from three cities this year, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo. Here are two of the very best parts of The Game Awards 2020, as well as two of the worst portions of the evening.
Read Morea collection of fresh weapons with unique skills can be unlocked by completing special missions for Fortnite's many, many NPCs, and there's even a brand-new currency to help you get rich quickly: gold bars.
Read MoreThere are plenty of games that Metroid enthusiasts can play while they wait. In fact, if you haven't played Super Metroid in a while, it may be time to dust off your Super Nintendo and enjoy a 2D adventure starring the mighty bounty hunter.
Read MoreThe newest Xbox Game Pass ad was certainly eye-catching to Xbox fans, and part of that may be due to the boppy indie tune that played in the background. What is that catchy song and why does it sound so familiar?
Read MoreApex Legends had a strong 2020, finishing off nearly its second full year live with the introduction of its seventh new character, its second new map, and full cross-play between all versions of the game. But not every change was a hit. These were the worst changes to Apex Legends in 2020.
Read MoreThe Xbox 360 was once known for the abundance of shooting games that the console had. The Halo series and Call of Duty: Black Ops were all just a small taste of the shooters available. There is one FPS for the Xbox 360 that players might be less acquainted with, because it was never released.
Read MoreSome of Black Ops - Cold War's most acclaimed missions involve collecting evidence and solving puzzles, in addition to defending your team. Other missions, though, were less impressive, and one of the earlier missions in particular seemed to leave fans and critics unsatisfied.
Read MoreTo install Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond, gamers need more than 340 GB of free space, which is a massive amount of room to dedicate for a single game.. Here's how long it takes to beat Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.
Read MoreUnderstanding Vector's role, for those who have yet to meet him in the game, requires some basic knowledge of certain in-universe lore details.
Read MoreThe Game Awards 2020, one of the biggest nights in the gaming industry, has finally concluded. Winners were named in more than 30 categories. Here are all of The Game Awards 2020's winners.
Read MoreSome of the issues in CD Projekt Red's newly released Cyberpunk 2077 are highly entertaining. Regardless of how you feel about the game itself, these glitches are undeniably strange, and sometimes even a little risque.
Read MoreFrom 2003 to 2005, Z-Axis was working on an Iron-Man video game for Activision. The game was to star the iconic cybernetic red and gold superhero, but there is actually very little information about the game itself.
Read MoreYou might have heard how Ciri can be seen on a magazine cover in Cyberpunk 2077, but there's another Witcher Easter egg you might have missed. This Easter egg is even better, especially if you were frustrated by The Witcher 3's smuggler caches.
Read MoreIf you've already completed the action-packed and quite humorous journey of Immortals: Fenyx Rising, there are a few games out there that can entertain you while you wait for even more Fenyx Rising content. Here are some games you should play if you loved Immortals: Fenyx Rising.
Read MoreBecause the Sega Dreamcast was cut down so early in its life span, there are probably many planned titles that never saw the light of day. One such game was a strange RPG by the name of Ninth Will. Here's what we know about the bizarre RPG you never got to play on the Dreamcast.
Read MoreIn 1992, a particularly strange game called Robosaurus was in development, but it never saw release. Here's what we know about the SNES dinosaur action game you never got to play.
Read MoreThe Yakuza games starred Kazuma Kiryu up until Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon, which brought in Ichiban Kasuga. Of course, this begs the question: Which of these Yakuza heroes would win in a fight?
Read MoreThe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have proven to be formidable opponents, but the PS5 seems to have an advantage with its DualSense controller. However, there are a number of things you never realized your Series X controller could do.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 has been one of the year's most hotly anticipated titles, despite multiple delays. It's hard to miss that Keanu Reeves is in the game, but there's also a YouTube star you didn't realize was in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreHideo Kojima, the creative (and predictive) mind behind the Metal Gear Solid series and Death Stranding, managed to make his way into Cyberpunk 2077's Night City. This cameo is very brief and only turns up during a specific mission called "The Heist."
Read MoreEven though Cyberpunk 2077 will hit store shelves on Dec. 10, it will only ship with its single-player component, so you might be wondering: When is Cyberpunk 2077's multiplayer coming out?
Read MoreWhile charting a path through Cyberpunk 2077's Night City is largely going to depend on personal preferences and decisions made moment-to-moment, there are, fortunately, some tips all players can follow. These are the first things you should do in Cyberpunk 2077.
Read MoreThe Solas that Dragon Age fans know and love (or love to hate) began much differently. While it's common for characters to go through changes during development, Solas' transformation is particularly radical, especially since it had to overcome a challenging hurdle.
Read MoreAfter almost a year of hints and rumors, Olympus finally arrived with the Apex Legends Season 7 update. Here are some Easter eggs you probably missed in Apex Legends' newest map.
Read MoreCyberpunk 2077 has been in the public eye for years, so with its Dec. 7 review embargo lifted, expectations formed during that time can now finally be confirmed or denied. The length of the game has remained far from the most contentious topic among discussions.
Read MoreThe Red Dead Redemption series is full of interesting Easter eggs and strange characters, like an actual vampire. One of the more interesting people you'll encounter in Red Dead Online is Madam Nazar.
Read MoreBefore Resident Evil 2 had Claire, there was Elza Walker. Elza Walker was a motorcycle racer who was also a student at Raccoon University. She was going to be the protagonist of Resident Evil 2, but the game would eventually be redeveloped and Elza would disappear from the script.
Read MoreLeague of Legends is the hottest commodity of competitive esports, and Korea has been a staple in the competitive League of Legends scene since season 3. The latest Korean victory was from DAMWON Gaming during their Worlds 2020 run in Shanghai, China. This is the the untold truth of DAMWON Gaming.
Read MoreBack in 2019, Fortnite linked up with "a galaxy far, far away" for an epic intergalactic crossover event. A major piece of dialogue popped up during the event and raised an intriguing question: is Fortnite now an official part of the Star Wars series canon?
Read MoreFortnite: Chapter 2 - Season 5 is one of the most notable updates to the game yet, and God of War's Kratos is now a skin in the game. Here's how to get the Kratos skin in Fortnite season 5.
Read MoreLeave it up to the creativity of gamers to uniquely customize their Xbox Series X consoles. Whether modeled after a specific game's color schemes or given other vibrant aesthetics, many have been capable of designing some of the coolest-looking Xbox Series X units that are to be envied by any fan.
Read MoreDigital artist @spdrmnkyxxii seems to consider Christian Bale a good choice for the role of Metal Gear Solid's Liquid Snake, and has proven the point with an extremely convincing image of the actor as the character.
Read More2006's Sonic the Hedgehog, a.k.a. Sonic 06, is an infamous title in the iconic blue hedgehog's library that will never be forgotten. Contained in this game were an assortment of technical bugs, a broken physics engine, a god awful story, and overall terrible gameplay.
Read MoreDragon Age takes place in the world of Thedas, a continent where Elves, Humans, Dwarves, Qunari, and Darkspawn live, fight, and work. However, everyone in this world isn't out to offer players a mead or give them clues for quests.
Read MoreA combination of those factors has made some Nintendo games worth thousands of dollars for the cartridge alone. A boxed copy with a manual drives prices even higher. However, one game, Stadium Events, is so rare, with only a handful of copies in circulation, that it has become legendary .
Read MoreRetro video games are some of the most highly sought-after items in gaming, and that's especially true for Atari 2006 games. But then there's the rarest Atari 2600 game, Air Raid.
Read MoreHades is tough enough to challenge even the most experienced player, but Aid boons from famous Olympians can help Zagreus in his journey out of the underworld. These are the most powerful Aid Boons in Hades.
Read MoreEven though many games in the Call of Duty franchise are set during historical wars, it shouldn't surprise you to learn that they take liberties with the truth. Here are some things that were historically incorrect in Black Ops - Cold War.
Read MoreImmortals Fenyx Rising is the latest expansive, open world game by Ubisoft, and you know what they say about open world games: The bigger the game world, the more developers have to put in it. During your 20 to 50 hour campaign, you'll find everything gamers have come to expect from Greek mythology.
Read MoreIn order to determine the next video game fans want to see on the big screen, SVG conducted a survey of more than 700 people asking which character is most in need of a live-action adaptation.
Read MoreUbisoft recently dropped a trailer announcing the newest For Honor hero. It's Gryphon, a.k.a. Holden Cross, a onetime member of the knightly Lawbringer faction who's now gone mercenary. Gryphon will be available on Dec. 10.
Read MoreThe NES may be gone, but it is certainly never forgotten among pop culture retail items. In 2020, Puma announced the release of an NES-themed pair of sneakers, called the Future Rider Nintendo Entertainment System. They were actually not the first footwear to feature the NES.
Read Moretar Wars has been inspiring games since 1983, when Star Wars: The Arcade Game was released. Since then, the franchise has put out countless new video games through different developers and publishers. But what about those characters that have been forgotten when it comes to Star Wars video games?
Read MoreIn its three years of existence, the Overwatch League (OWL) team known as the San Francisco Shock has gone from stumbling new kids on the block to defending Overwatch League Grand Finals Champions. It's become one of the most-watched of the 20 teams in the League.
Read MoreSurvival horror continues to be a robust video game genre in 2020. While this year probably didn't see any original horror titles that are going to launch a new franchise, like a Silent Hill or a Resident Evil, it still offered plenty of jump-scares, gore, and disturbing scenes.
Read MoreThe relationship between the world of fast cars and fast consoles has by and large been a successful one. Video games allow auto enthusiasts to drive their dream cars, regardless of price obstacles, decorated in whatever garish paint jobs they can imagine.
Read MoreOf course, there were predecessors to the Game Boy, if only a few. However, one in particular, the Milton Bradley Microvision, served as a direct inspiration for the improving form and function of the Nintendo Game & Watch, in turn resulting in the cartridge-based Game Boy itself.
Read MoreWhile it's not quite the biggest game in the Assassin's Creed series, Valhalla is still a hefty experience that will take at least 60 hours to complete. Even so, there's still plenty about the game to keep pondering about.
Read MoreThere are a number of hidden Easter eggs that are worth checking out in Assassin's Creed: Valhalla. Players will have to dig deep for these finds, searching every corner of the map and interacting with every NPC — or you can just check out the list below.
Read MoreIn the span of a few years, Uldren went from uneasy ally to unforgivable enemy, and would see his story twist and turn a few more times after that.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed: Valhalla came out on Nov. 10. Ubisoft is generally historically accurate — even when it comes to horses — while taking some liberties because, well, it's still a video game. But what about Valhalla's accuracy? Where did Ubisoft go wrong with its recent Assassin's Creed installment?
Read MoreFor those who missed the legendary Galactus event, here's a quick summary of how things unfolded and what this means for the future of Fortnite.
Read MoreDestiny 2 has certainly had its ups and downs and a bit of a rocky launch to Beyond Light. Getting Stasis Fragments isn't an easy task: That's because you actually have to finish the Beyond Light campaign before you even get started. Read on to find out what your next steps will be.
Read MoreThe recently-debuted Assassin's Creed: Valhalla takes players to 9th century England and recreates the conflict between the Scandinavian Vikings and the local Anglo-Saxons. But one of the most important characters in the game is Basim, a Middle Eastern assassin who starts out as the mentor to Eivor.
Read MoreWith PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on the market as of this past November, Sony and Microsoft have renewed a rivalry that began back in the PS2 and Xbox days. In order to come up with a look at which console has the edge this holiday season, SVG conducted a survey of 700 people and has predicted a winner.
Read MoreIt's one thing to trick gamers with an elaborate April Fool's joke. It's a whole other thing when that joke makes a major impact by transforming that prank into something real. If you've never heard the name Sheng Long and have no clue as to how monumental he ended up being, then read on.
Read MoreAs always, there are some mechanics that the game doesn't explain very well, but can be game-changers if used properly. The game is also full of fun secrets that are easy to miss. Here are some tips to help you become the best Viking scourge of the 9th century, just like you've always wanted to be.
Read MoreWhile there is a lot to discover in-game about every race in The Elder Scrolls universe, one group stands out as difficult to pin down: the elves. This is the untold truth of The Elder Scrolls' elves.
Read MoreThe introduction of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has brought along some new additions to the game, including the new and rare Cloudfeather Guardian. Here's how to summon Cloudfeather Guardian in WoW: Shadowlands.
Read MoreAs of Dec. 1, there's a new update available for Red Dead Redemption 2. Plenty of information has been released already about expansions to the Bounty Hunters role, which will have 10 new ranks, new targets, additional high-level items, new weapon variants and more. But there's more to Update 1.26!
Read MorePrior to Destiny 2: Beyond Light's launch in November 2020, developer Bungie decided to help hand cannons regain some glory. And did they ever. These are the best hand cannons in Destiny 2.
Read MoreThe expected Breath of the Wild comparisons are abundant, but derivativeness and quality are two separate measures. Critics have been mostly positive and enjoyed their time in Fenyx Rising. Given Ubisoft's love of expansive and lengthy games, the matter of time is an important factor.
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