The nominations for Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards 2020 were unveiled this week, filled with the year's most popular and groundbreaking titles across all gaming platforms. The PlayStation 4 made out particularly well, as the console's exclusives dominated the nominee list in multiple categories.
Read MoreSince it was released for early access in September, the co-op survival horror game Phasmophobia has been a runaway success. Now, it just showed off its newest location.
Read MoreWhile marking the Nov. 18 Sea of Thieves update, Rare executive producer Joe Neate took to Twitter to reflect on his team's accomplishments in 2020. Neate even teased new Shrouded Ghost content, referring to a rare megalodon whose in-game elusiveness has tantalized Sea of Thieves players for years.
Read MoreEight games will be leaving Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass program on Dec. 1, 2020. The diverse group of titles include Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, Demon's Tilt, Faeria, Hatoful Boyfriend, Absolver, The Escapists 2, Wandersong, as well as the remaster of the controversial Dead Island.
Read MoreGears 5 has added a number of recognizable guest characters to its roster. Now, Gears 5 and WWE fans just got great news.
Read MoreFortnite developer Epic Games has officially made its legal battle with Apple into an international one by filing a thirteen-page complaint in the Federal Court of Australia. Epic Games says that Apple is in breach of the Australian Consumer Law and certain parts of the Competition and Consumer Act.
Read MoreAs the PS5 launches worldwide on Nov. 19, Sony has found some unique and creative ways to celebrate the console's imminent release around the globe. First there was the transformation of the Kanda Shrine in Tokyo to celebrate the PS5 launch in Japan. Now Sony's reach has turned to London.
Read MoreNiantic has just announced numerous key additions to its flagship product, Pokémon Go, set to roll out over the course of the next few weeks. As explained in a recent post to the Pokémon Go blog, the series of updates is titled "Go Beyond." The expansion includes an increase to the game's level cap.
Read MoreIn the second week of November, Famitsu posted its early review of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The magazine gave the unexpected love child of Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors an impressive 36/40. Famitsu's analysis also set the stage for a slew of subsequent stellar reviews.
Read MoreFollowing accusations of stream-sniping, some of Twitch's most high-profile streamers think there's a good change that xQc will be banned from the platform. The whole thing started when xQc utilized a frowned-upon tactic during a Fall Guys tournament.
Read MoreThanks to its adaptive triggers and haptic feedback capabilities, PlayStation's latest video game controller is able to engage with a few of the player's senses at once. Now gamers have discovered that the DualSense controller has another handy feature that nobody knew about before launch.
Read MoreThrough the magic of editing, one gamer has made a recreation of the epic "Leap of Faith" scene from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse in Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS5. The 44-second video was posted on Twitter by a user called Much, and it has gained over 75 thousand likes since it was posted.
Read MoreThe new console generation is officially underway. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S have made their way to customer's homes (well, at least the lucky pre-orders did), and people are settling in to see what the new systems have in store. However, we may now know the winner of the console war.
Read MoreBecause of the PS5's high demand, it feels like you'd have a better chance of getting something decent from Genshin Impact's gacha system. Despite the odds, one man was able to get his hands on a PS5 for his gaming buddy.
Read MoreFor many people, gaming is a way of life, and it's a great way to connect with loved ones and share mutual interests. The family that slays together, stays together. Some gamers have also figured out they can use a love of gaming to help tie the knot, which has resulted in an unusual PSA.
Read MoreWhile Sekiro's difficult can be enraging at times, it's a beloved game that managed to sell an impressive two million copies before it has even been out for 10 days. Clearly, the fans cannot get enough of this game. With that said, a sequel should be inevitable, right? You would definitely think so.
Read MoreGrand Theft Auto is an incredibly successful series that has gone on to influence many other video game franchises, particularly due to its large open-world maps and sandbox-style gameplay. With any influential video game property, there are bound to be clones that attempt to ride those coattails.
Read MoreA game studio cannot prosper on one franchise alone, and usually, their games take place in completely separate universes. No so for Remedy Entertainment. Here's the untold truth of the Remedy Connected Universe.
Read MoreMaybe the most exciting are the launch games exclusive to the PS5, which range from eagerly-awaited sequels, to remakes of beloved action games, to a game where players get to explore an island of anthropomorphic food. With all of these options available, which title are players the most eager for?
Read MoreOne year since his meme takeover, Baby Yoda continues to show that his influence is as ever-expanding as the galaxy itself. The adorable green creature made his blocky debut In the trailer for Minecraft's new Star Wars DLC pack. And guess what? He's still as cute as ever.
Read MoreGames, movies, and television shows often include Easter eggs, little references that viewers have to search to find. In the recently released Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, there are some Easter eggs that fans of a certain teen wizard will appreciate.
Read MoreIn a recent announcement, Ubisoft revealed three upcoming DLC expansions to Immortals: Fenyx Rising that will integrate new characters and a new story centered on Chinese mythology. Here's what these Immortals: Fenyx Rising expansions could mean for the future.
Read MoreThe critically praised PlayStation 5, has brought SSDs and improved performance across the board, including long-promised reduced load times. So, how long does it take to load games on PlayStation 5?
Read MoreSpider-Man: Miles Morales has been out since Nov. 12, and players are discovering plenty of Easter eggs. So far, these have included a touching tribute to Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, references to Uncle Ben and Aunt May, and so many more. Now, they also include a few X-Men references, too.
Read MoreAnimal Crossing is known for its holiday events, and New Horizons is no exception. Starting Nov. 19, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' winter update will roll out to Switches everywhere. According to the official trailer, players have a number of features and treats to look forward to.
Read MoreBack in 1996, a video game based on the alternate reality outlined in the Marvel 2099 comic book series was set for release. Here's the lowdown on the Marvel 2099 video game that never saw the light of day.
Read MoreThe upcoming Final Fantasy 16 may have a lot of cool lore for fans to delve into, but many players may be wondering what the popular franchise will have in store when it comes to the game's biggest battles. The Final Fantasy franchise is notorious for its incredibly difficult boss fights.
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