So you probably know the story by now: World of Warcraft Classic is insanely overpopulated. Players are waiting hours to log in, and though Blizzard is working to get more servers online, it's not doing so fast enough. Fortunately, the studio is enabling character moves... with some caveats.
Read MoreFrom eternally burning ghost towns to twisted rituals and hauntings, some of our favorite video games have drawn inspiration from actual events.
Read MoreMicrosoft announced a slew of new titles for its Xbox Game Pass service today, and -- praise be -- the company decided to split the PC and Xbox One announcements up into separate posts. This makes it crystal clear which games are coming to which platforms, and we salute this change. Thank you.
Read MoreSteam will receive an overhaul in September, including changes to the Library layout, and a new Events tool. Valve discussed the changes during a private briefing before PAX West alongside plans on the horizon for Steamworks and Steam Labs.
Read MoreCD Projekt Red has confirmed plans to add a multiplayer component to Cyberpunk 2077 after launch. This news follows years of reports that the game's multiplayer remained in research and development.
Read MoreIt feels like a lifetime has passed since we got our first look at Gears 5. But Sept. 10 will be here before we know it. And if you happen to be an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you'll actually be able to access the game on Friday, Sept. 6. But what are reviewers saying now? Let's find out.
Read MoreMonster Hunter World: Iceborne is not just additional content; it's basically a whole new game tacked onto the original.
Read MoreA Switch port of Blizzard's popular hero shooter Overwatch already seemed likely. Thanks to some new retail leaks, it's starting to look like a slam dunk.
Read MoreThe various Mortal Kombat timelines are confusing to say the least. We can understand, then, how players can get tripped up, as they routinely do around the characters of Sub-Zero and Scorpion.
Read MoreIf you're an old-school gamer who's been playing since the days of the original Super Mario Bros., you know Princess Toadstool and Princess Peach to be the same person. But she goes almost exclusively by Peach these days. Where did that name come from?
Read MoreThe Bureau runs much like any government agency would, which includes the use of a security system to provide tiered access to key sectors and rooms. To proceed through the game, you must pick up security passes of increasing levels.
Read MoreThink of this article as a guide on what not to play if you want to keep your relationship.
Read MoreAfter teasing new features for Red Dead Online last month, Rockstar Games has provided a full breakdown for the upcoming Frontier Pursuits update in addition to locking in a release date.
Read MoreDid you know there's a Nintendo Direct happening tomorrow?
Read MoreControl, the mind-bending shooter from Max Payne creator Remedy Entertainment, continues to rake in praise, despite some initial performance issues on console. A gift that keeps giving, details hidden throughout the game point to a possible connection to Alan Wake, another beloved Remedy title.
Read MoreThe Oldest House, strange phenomena aside, runs much like any government agency would, including its use of the clearance system. To progress through Control, you must gain access to increasing levels of security clearance, which allow you to pass through doors with corresponding numbers.
Read MoreIt seems hard to believe, but there are characters who seem important to the MK universe and are not at all present in Mortal Kombat 11. Like a certain half-female half-Tarkatan assassin; the one best known for her purple attire and sharp chompers. You know which one we're talking about, right?
Read MoreLong before "It's-a me, Mario!" introduced us to Super Mario 64, Nintendo's most recognizable mascot didn't have a name. Executives at Nintendo had thrown out his previous title -- Jumpman -- and were on the search for something new. But the search wasn't going well.
Read MoreAs members of the guild turned esports organization Method raced to be the first to take their World of Warcraft Classic characters to level 60, a lone European player plugged away, beating the high-profile group to the illustrious honor of World First.
Read MoreYeah, we know. Persona 6? Didn't Persona 5 just come out a few years ago? Yes, it did. And we're well aware that these are not games that come out very quickly. Before Persona 5 eventually released in 2016, it had been eight years since we'd last received a mainline Persona title.
Read MoreGears 5 appears to be a big departure for the Gears of War series. The game features a non-Fenix female lead in Kait Diaz. The shooting mechanics are getting an overhaul. And there are more open areas in Gears 5, including spaces that reportedly dwarf those found in other Gears titles.
Read MoreThe Grand Theft Auto series is known for having a sizable amount of secrets, but is it possible we're still discovering brand new cheats in GTA San Andreas, a game that's now fifteen years old?
Read MoreSince the release of Overwatch in 2016, fans have wondered what the future of the franchise might look like. Could Overwatch be an ongoing live service title like another Blizzard game, World of Warcraft? Or could Blizzard see fit to release an Overwatch sequel at some point?
Read MoreDespite Epic doing, on paper, exactly what a competitor should to in order to pose any sort of serious threat, the facts of the matter don't lie. There's some very real reasons why folks have come to view the house that Fortnite built with suspicious eyes.
Read MoreWe've seen a lot of horrifying stuff in Mortal Kombat over the years. Still, those who were there from the very beginning have some very special connections with this series that some of the younglings might not.
Read MoreTwo of 2019's most-anticipated horror games—The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan and Blair Witch—released today, bringing a little Halloween spirit to the end of summer. Gamers looking to add some scares to their weekend can grab both titles on sale from a variety of vendors.
Read MoreIn a world without Reddit and Twitter, the headline for this piece would've been way better. Reggie Fils-Aime as a college professor? There are so many great ways to title that. We'll get to them in a moment, as soon as we explain just what in the world we're talking about.
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