That escalated quickly. After making fans sit through a four-hour stream that featured little more than still scenery, Respawn Entertainment officially unveiled Apex Legends -- and announced that it's launching today.
Read MoreFortnite's first-ever live concert turned out to be a rousing success. According to Eurogamer, 10 million players -- and millions of others via streaming services -- watched Marshmello's live set this past Saturday, paving the way for Epic Games to put on similar events of this type in the future.
Read MoreCan you name an actor or actress from any of the original Mortal Kombat films? Probably not. The older Mortal Kombat movies weren't exactly brimming with star power. Fortunately for us, though, Twitter artist @Bosslogic has his imagination.
Read MoreThe Shaggy revolution rages on. Tens of thousands have joined a Change.org petition asking that the Scooby-Doo character be added to Mortal Kombat 11, and now that petition -- which had 173,000 supporters on Jan. 29 -- has blown past the 300,000 mark.
Read MoreTrue to Capcom tradition, the refurbished elements of Resident Evil 2 contribute to a slightly different story with a few fresh twists and turns (and a few different endings, to boot). Here are the endings of Resident Evil 2, explained in all their virus-laden glory.
Read MoreIt looks like the PlayStation 5 might have backward compatibility, after all. According to Push Square, Sony has filed a patent for a mechanism to run legacy software -- which could point to the PS5 being able to run past PlayStation titles.
Read MoreHeads up, BioWare fans. The Anthem open demo is now live, which means the public at large can now experience a few story missions, activities, and Javelin types on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Read MoreWe reported a few days back about a groundswell of support for Scooby-Doo's Shaggy to join the Mortal Kombat 11 roster. And we told you about the game's director, Ed Boon, seemingly shutting the idea down on Twitter. But it seems Boon isn't ready to let the joke die just yet.
Read MoreWorld of Warcraft Classic is, for better or worse, a return to the 2006 era of the game that some feel was its peak. It's possible that nostalgia has colored that opinion significantly, though, because we've compiled an extensive list of issues the game might face.
Read MoreWe felt pretty good about Darksiders: Warmastered Edition coming to Switch yesterday after THQ Nordic accidentally leaked its trailer. But we didn't want to come right out and say it was definitely happening. We wanted to be sure. And now we are.
Read MoreAnother Nintendo game is getting delayed, though fans might not be quite as brokenhearted about this one. According to GameSpot, Mario Kart Tour -- a mobile game take on the series -- won't release in the first few months of this year, as previously announced.
Read MoreThe Game Pass library just keeps growing. After adding a slew of titles to the service earlier this month, Microsoft topped off January with one final game: 2014's Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
Read MoreResident Evil 2 was a classic from the moment that it was released, but it was far from a sure thing.
Read MoreJust as some of the Greek gods had some very strange first appearances, Kratos likewise came into the world in a most unexpected place: he appeared suddenly and without warning near some greasy meats and fries. Here's the story of how Charlie Wen designed the Ghost of Sparta.
Read MoreMost casual video game fans have an understanding of Rockstar's impact, but there are still plenty of stories involving the company that are lesser known.
Read MoreOops. It appears that THQ Nordic is so wrapped up in buying forgotten licenses that it made a grave mistake -- revealing Darksiders: Warmastered Edition for Nintendo Switch before the game was officially announced.
Read MoreHey PlayStation fans -- it's almost the end of the month, which means you're just a few days away from downloading a slew of new titles for the PS4, PS3, and PS Vita, courtesy of PlayStation Plus.
Read MoreResident Evil 2 is reborn in gory glory. There's a lot of little complexities to be had in this reimagining of the classic, however, and the game leaves quite a bit up to the player to discover along the way. We've got you covered with a few tips that'll hopefully get you out of Raccoon City alive.
Read MoreIt's sometimes said that everyone has a dark side. Does Shaggy from Scooby-Doo have enough of one to join the brutal, bone-crunching cast of Mortal Kombat 11? A Change.org petition seem to think so. And now that the petition's picked up steam, Mortal Kombat 11 director Ed Boon has issued a response.
Read MoreLooking to stock up on PlayStation 4 games? You can do so for a fairly low price thanks to the latest indie promotion from Humble Bundle, which offers nine PS4 titles that can either be purchased in tiers or as one giant $15 package.
Read MoreIt's been a while, but Quantic Dream is once again becoming a multi-platform developer. The studio is hard at work creating a game engine that is compatible across all platforms, which means players on PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch have a shot at seeing a new Quantic Dream game.
Read MoreWe're nearing the start of another month, so you know what that means -- more Xbox Live Games with Gold. In February, subscribers can look forward to the following titles: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Assassin's Creed Rogue, Super Bomberman R, and Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy.
Read MoreRed Dead Redemption 2 includes a multitude of different ways for players to meet their demise. Some of the most bizarre deaths come from the most unexpected sources, including special NPCs, animals, and the physics engine itself.
Read MoreAssassin's Creed 3 spends a lot of time in Boston and New York City, two of America's most storied port cities. And hey, speaking of ports, it looks like Assassin's Creed 3 is getting another one -- this time to the Nintendo Switch.
Read MoreSo you've finally encountered Mr. X, the hulking figure who barely seems to fit through the hallways and doors of Resident Evil 2. And you're probably wondering -- how do you shake this guy? Can you kill him? We have the answer here.
Read MoreAnthem's VIP demo weekend didn't go so well, but there's good news for those who took part -- and VIPs who might not have jumped in. When the public demo opens this Friday, every javelin will be available to use for those who pre-ordered the game, or those who subscribe to EA or Origin Access.
Read MoreLike the zombies in the games, the Resident Evil franchise is practically immortal, even if the story sometimes seems to shamble and stumble here and there.
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