Sony, Microsoft And Nintendo Will Force Devs To Disclose Loot Box Odds
Loot boxes have long been under fire from both gamers and governments. Now it appears real action will be taken to rein these microtransactions in.
Read MoreLoot boxes have long been under fire from both gamers and governments. Now it appears real action will be taken to rein these microtransactions in.
Read MoreFallout 4 puts you in the shoes of the only survivor of Vault 111, who exits to discover a world ravaged​ by nuclear war. It's your job to set things right and bring humanity back from the brink of extinction. But if you're here, it's probably because you want to know how time consuming that'll be.
Read MoreRocket League has been an indie darling and an esports staple since it launched back in 2015, but if there was one thing players didn't like about the game, it was Rocket League's randomized loot crates. Those loot crates are now getting the ax, according to developer Psyonix.
Read MoreNinja has been streaming on Mixer for less than a week, but he's already making huge waves on the platform. He's accumulated over 800,000 followers on Mixer thus far, which puts him in second place behind fellow streamer TheGrefg, according to SocialBlade. Now he's reached another major milestone.
Read MoreIf you're interested in the deep lore of Dark Souls, we've got a quick primer to help you get started.
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, multiple Mortal Kombat 11 online competitors have become the targets of DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks, some of which have reportedly exposed IP addresses. These attacks have brought to light dangerous vulnerabilities in the game's multiplayer modes.
Read MoreThe original Pac-Man released in 1980, and has been ported all over the place ever since. Some of us have played Pac-Man for decades. It's considered an irreplaceable classic. Never once have we asked: what are the Pac-Man ghost names?
Read MoreCould Capcom have a new Resident Evil game in the works? That's the hope, now that it's been confirmed Capcom is attending this year's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
Read MoreIn the wake of last week's domestic terrorist attacks, one man took to Twitter to explain why he felt civilians should have access to assault rifles: roving bands of feral hogs. The tweet has since gone viral, especially within the gaming community.
Read MoreDr. Disrespect is one of the most recognizable streamers on Twitch, and thanks to that, one of the wealthiest entertainers on the platform.
Read MoreTyler "Ninja" Blevins married his long-term girlfriend Jessica Goch in a private ceremony in August 2017. Before that, Jessica spent years helping Tyler build his career as his business manager, a role she continues to occupy.
Read MoreFortnite's newest update is here, and it's transformed Neo Tilted into a Wild West-era location called Tilted Town. The rules in Tilted Town are simple: "No Breakin'. No Buildin'." But mere hours after the update's release, players have already figured out ways to skirt those rules.
Read MoreRockstar Games has come under fire in the past for its culture of crunch and its less-than-stellar treatment of temporary contractors. Now it appears at least one of those areas is being addressed by the company.
Read MoreBorderlands 2 is a first-person shooter that's all about leveling up, obtaining gear, and then leveling up more and obtaining better gear. In a sense, it was Destiny before Destiny, and it's soon getting a sequel come September 2019 when Borderlands 3 drops.
Read MoreIt sure looks like Fortnite's battle royale map is going to be changing an awful lot this season. With today's update, Tilted Towers has officially become Tilted Town, an Old West locale that looks more Red Dead Redemption than Fortnite. But there's more to this change than meets the eye.
Read MoreA lot of people are considering a career in video game streaming these days. Who wouldn't want to play video games all day? But the reality of pulling off such a move is much harder than it sounds. For instance, you need to accomplish the whole "making a living" part and get paid for your time.
Read MoreDeveloper Bohemia Interactive has announced a free weekend for Vigor, their upcoming shoot 'n' loot survival game. During the trial period, Xbox One Gold members can sample the timed Xbox exclusive, which is currently in early access, ahead of its full launch later this summer.
Read MoreThe Doc let his audience know exactly what it would take for him to leave Twitch behind and embrace Mixer with open arms.
Read MoreUnlike Abilities and Combat Arts, you can't assign spells on the inventory menu, and unlike weapons, you can't purchase them from the store. So, where do they come from?
Read MoreSome have described Genshin Impact, miHoYo Technology's open world action game, as an anime version of Breath of the Wild. The similarities took the spotlight at the China Joy gaming expo this weekend when Sony released the title's first gameplay footage, drawing immediate backlash from Zelda fans.
Read MoreSolo play is a staple of the battle royale space, found in popular titles like Fortnite, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and Call of Duty's Blackout mode. Apex Legends has shied away from adding such an option, but it appears one might be on the way; with a bit of a disclaimer, as it turns out.
Read MoreFighting game tournament EVO played a video yesterday that appeared to tease Metal Gear Solid star Solid Snake as an addition to Tekken 7. That revelation got plenty of people talking, but unfortunately, the clip has been revealed as a giant hoax, perpetrated by the organizers of EVO itself.
Read MoreTHQ Nordic has confirmed the release date for the rumored Switch port of Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition. The remaster includes enhanced game balancing and performance, better loot distribution, and updated visuals. It also features Darksiders 2 hefty lineup of DLC.
Read MoreWho are Mario and Luigi's parents? The two brothers didn't just sprout up out of nowhere, but in the countless Super Mario video games and spin-offs, the topic of their parentage doesn't really play a key part. Believe it or not, however, the origins of Mario and Luigi have been covered. Sort of.
Read MoreIt's no big secret that Fortnite is a money-making machine. Epic Games stumbled upon something spectacular when it welded a battle royale mode onto the title, and now the company is pulling in cash hand over fist. But how much money does Epic Games make from Fortnite? What are the specifics?
Read MoreAfter skipping out on Twitch to stream on its rival, Mixer, Ninja is off to a roaring start on the platform. He can now say, emphatically, that he has more subscribers on Mixer at this moment than he ever did over on Twitch. But there's a very good reason for that: one we'll fill you in on.
Read MoreIf you still haven't picked up Grand Theft Auto V, you might actually be in the minority at this point. Years after its release, the game is still showing up on best seller lists. But say you are totally new to the title. How long will it take to beat GTA V? How long can you spend playing this game?
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