Xbox Fan Creates Stellar Assassin's Creed Origins Xbox Series X

With the Xbox Series Xseemingly just around the corner, it’s no wonder that fans are getting more and more excited each day. It seems that a variety of artists and designers are also taking joy in creatingfan made limited edition console designsbased on various games, and now anAssassin’s Creed: OriginsXbox Series X fan design has been made. Assassin’s Creed Originswas a fan favorite because of some of the changes it made to the previous games' formula, but that also earned it a lot of ire from those that preferred the original style....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Sheila Gonzalez

Yakuza Remastered Collection is a Big Win for Game Pass

Recently,Yakuza Remastered Collectionarrived on Xbox Game Pass, allowing players to experience the life of a Japanese outlaw for themselves. Formerly a PlayStation exclusive, theYakuzafranchise has made itself famous for its unique balance of dramatic storytelling, wacky sense of humor, and challenging, yet extremely amusing mini-games, andYakuza Remastered Collectiondelivers all of that. Picking up whereYakuza Kiwami 2leaves off, players will be tasked with ensuring the streets of Kamurocho and beyond are safe and order is kept in the criminal underworld, all while keeping Kiryu entertained in between, of course....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Lisa Ponce

‘Rude’ Overwatch 2 Trick Helps Reaper Players Fool Their Opponents

While playing as Reaper, oneOverwatch 2gamer devised a clever strategy that caught an enemy team by surprise. Reaper is a hero known for causing chaos in an enemy team’s backline, and this clip shared by the player showed that there are multiple ways of doing this inOverwatch 2. The phrase “Die! Die! Die!” has become instantly recognizable to manyOverwatch 2fans over the years. This is because when these words are heard, it often means players are about to beeliminated by Reaper’s Death Blossom, his Ultimate ability which damages all nearby enemies....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Kathleen Cook

Activision Blizzard CEO Requests Massive Pay Cut Until Workplace Culture is Improved

Since July,Activision Blizzardhas been involved with a lawsuit, filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, for its harassment and treatment of women in the workplace. It has been a very public matter, with Activision Blizzard’s initial response criticized as tone deaf, with employees speaking out against the company, with repugnant details likeBlizzard’s Cosby Suiteemerging, with a couple of more lawsuits being filed alongside the first one, and more....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Mark Taylor

Arkane’s Blade Game Already Has a Perfect Release Date

Summary The reveal ofMarvel’s Bladeat the Game Awards was an unexpected but welcome surprise for Marvel and Arkane fans alike, as the developer behind titles likeDishonored,Prey,Deathloop, and most recentlyRedfallunveiled their upcoming project to the excitement of many fans who were not expecting a licensed game to be their next title. The cinematic trailer for the game didn’t reveal much about its gameplay but teased enough to get fans of the hero hyped....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Jamie Mendoza

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Confrontations Weapons Pack Revealed Through New Trailer

Activision has released a new trailer for their upcoming titleCall of Duty: Black Ops ColdWar.This trailer showcases some of the sharp graphics, fast-paced action, and new weapons that will be in the next title. Alongside campaign and multiplayer footage, theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarConfrontation Pack has been officially revealed. Call of Dutytitles often launches withspecial promotional cosmetics for fans who pre-orderthe title. This pack will be available for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game offering players a few solid starter weapons....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Anita Carey

Call of Duty: Warzone Nuke Event Location Possibly Revealed

Call of Duty: Warzonefans have been waiting for the nuke event for some time now, and with Season 3 around the corner, that wait could finally be coming to an end. When the nuke does finally come, it seems likeCall of Duty: Warzonefans may want to keep an eye on Verdansk’s Dam. Call of Duty: Warzone’s damhas been a topic of speculation for several weeks, as players noticed that the dam was supposedly melting earlier in Season 2....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Christopher Jennings

Civilization 6: Use This Cheat Sheet for the Best District Placement

Proper District placement inCivilization 6is extremely important, as adjacency bonuses can have a huge impact on how much players benefit from their Districts. However, with so many different Districts inCiv 6, it can be hard to keep track of all of the relevant adjacency bonuses and building requirements. Fortunately, one industriousCivilization 6fan has made a Districts cheat sheet, which will make it much easier for players to setup the best District layouts....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Aaron Callahan

Dark Souls 3’s Deacons of the Deep Are a Prime Example of a Long-Running FromSoftware Gimmick

While many of FromSoftware’s bosses make use of unique movesets and arena designs, even encounters from titles as late asDark Souls 3lean heavily on gimmicks to diversify the fights. Among these gimmick bosses are the Deacons of the Deep, which takes an older concept from earlier titles and hones it to near perfection, similar to howBloodborne’s Darkbeast Paarl evolves the DPS check. The Deacons of the Deep themselves aren’t always seen as the most interesting fight in some playthroughs, but it does stand out when comparingDark Souls 3to older games....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 652 words · Terri Johnson

Destiny 2 Should Bring Back an Exotic Armor Feature From the Original Game

Summary By early 2024, many of the Exotic Armor pieces and Weapons from the originalDestinyare already inDestiny 2. Not to mention, more are on the way in the upcomingThe Final Shape expansion. However,Destiny 2has left out an entire category of Exotics from the original game, which should be reconsidered. Exotic class items from the originalDestinyare a highly useful feature thatDestiny 2should bring back. Even if they don’t end up providing the same utility as they did in the original game, this feature could still be a game-changer for fashion enthusiasts and hardcore players inDestiny 2....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Lindsey Carrillo

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for February 18

Quick Links Destiny 2fans are now only a few days away from the launch of the highly anticipated expansion, The Witch Queen. Over the past month, Bungie has released tons of new information on what players can expect, including recent revelations presented inthe Witch Queen launch trailer. While providing more clues and context for the expansion’s narrative elements, it also teased players with a very brief look at the upcoming and still mysterious Raid....

May 18, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · Andrew Sanders

Destiny 2’s Armor Charge Builds Explained

Summary After the Lightfall expansion was released, most of the existing armor mods InDestiny 2were removed, so Armor Charge mods quickly emerged as the uncontested meta. Understanding how these mods work can be incredibly useful for players looking to optimize their builds inDestiny 2. After reachingGuardian Rank 5 inDestiny 2, players will gain access to Armor Charge mods. These mods allow players to gain stackable buffs, like improved ability cooldowns, increased weapon damage, extra utilities when getting Finisher kills, and other powerful benefits....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Thomas Rush

Digimon Survive Already Has a Neat Digimon Adventure Easter Egg

Digimon Surviveis one of the most anticipated games of 2021 with its plan to take the series in a darker direction while still appealing to its core fanbase. Over the years, theDigimonseries has explored mature themes and evolved alongside its audience to be marketed towards teenagers and adults. With a number of reboots and sequels to the original series,Digimonhas plenty of callbacks for its original audience now that they’re grown up....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Meghan Martinez