Anthem Launched Today, Sort Of
Anthem -- the new action RPG from EA and BioWare -- doesn't officially launch until Feb. 22. But there are certain players that have access to at least some of the game today. Are you one of them?
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This Kickstarter Promises A Modern Day Dreamcast Controller
Do you still have a Sega Dreamcast hooked up? If so, there's a Kickstarter that might interest you. It's looking to deliver a modern day take on the Dreamcast's controller design, and just recently, it smashed through its fundraising goal of $13,000, collecting over $62,000 overall.
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Fortnite's Earthquakes Are Now Creating Cracks
The world of Fortnite has been experiencing earthquakes for several weeks now, but up to this point, those quakes haven't had a noticeable impact. That's starting to change.
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Microtransactions That Games Should Be Ashamed For Offering
The debate around whether microtransactions are fair has yet to be settled, and it likely won't be for years to come. Still, some games stand out for having more egregious forms of monetization. We've gathered some of the worst offenders with the most shameful microtransactions.
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6 Best And 6 Worst Things About RDR2's Gun Rush Mode
The new Gun Rush mode in Red Dead Redemption 2 relies on plenty of tried-and-true elements of battle royale games. Still, its simplicity in concept and execution hasn't prevented it from receiving some mixed reviews from fans and critics alike.
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Tetris Is Killing It On Twitch Right Now
What do Hearthstone, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and Overwatch all have in common? They're all games that tend to do well on Twitch, bringing in huge audiences. And right now, they're sitting behind the newest variant of a game that first released in 1984 -- Tetris.
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How To Self-Revive In 'Apex Legends'
Wait, you say. You can self-revive in Apex Legends? Go down and get back up again? Why yes, you can. If you get shot down during a match, you haven't bled out completely, and you've been lucky in your looting, you can absolutely revive yourself in Apex Legends. Here's how.
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Where To Find Gavin In 'Red Dead Redemption 2'
The campaign and various side missions in Red Dead Redemption 2 will take you all over, crossing several state lines into many cities and small towns. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to solve some of the world's many mysteries. But there's still one question that remains unanswered.
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Everything You Need To Know About The PS5
Over five years have passed since the PS4 arrived on the scene, leaving hopeful gamers to wonder what the future might hold. Rumors and speculation about Sony's next-generation console abound, though the company itself maintains a veil of mystery.
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The 5 Best Announcements From Nintendo Direct
It was tough to choose the five biggest announcements from this Direct. After all, we know that there were more than that. So we had to be choosey. But once you see the list, you'll understand. Here are the five biggest announcements from this Direct.
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Tails From Sonic Has The Most Depressing Back Story
As the youngest member of Sonic's supporting cast and the character who looks up to Sonic as his personal hero, Miles "Tails" Prower is probably the easiest character in the games for kids to identify with. Unfortunately, he's also the one whose backstory gets way darker than you'd expect.
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Epic Games Is Fighting Back Against 2 Milly's Emote Lawsuit
Have you ever seen a dance move described in excruciating detail? You're about to. According to Gamesindustry.biz, Fortnite developer Epic Games has filed to have rapper 2 Milly's emote lawsuit dismissed -- and in the process, is laying out what makes the emote different from 2 Milly's dance.
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Super Mario Bros. 2, Kirby's Adventure Now On Switch
Finally, finally, finally. We've complained at least two months in a row about Nintendo's neglect of a certain NES classic. That ends today. Super Mario Bros. 2 is now playable on the Nintendo Switch, along with another retro NES title, Kirby's Adventure.
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Where Are The Final Fantasy Characters In Kingdom Hearts 3?
Something very obvious is missing from Kingdom Hearts 3. And it's something that'll be immediately apparent to those who've been on the Kingdom Hearts train for almost 17 years: Final Fantasy characters.
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What The Critics Are Saying About Metro Exodus
We're just two days away from the release of Metro Exodus, the post-apocalyptic shooter from 4A Games and Deep Silver. And fortunately, for those who've been holding out for critical takes on the game, the review embargo has lifted.
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Small Details You Missed In Apex Legends
There are definitely some interesting things that you might have missed in Respawn's newest game, especially if you're unfamiliar with some of the studio's prior work. Below, we've collected what we -- and many others -- have discovered so far. All of the small details you missed in Apex Legends.
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Layoffs Hit Activision Blizzard
It wasn't a matter of if, but when. Activision Blizzard has told its employees that the company intends to lay off some of its workforce, with Kotaku reporting that the total number of employees let go "could be in the hundreds."
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Smite Now Supports Cross-Play And Cross-Progression, But Not On PS4
Hi-Rez Studios has stayed true to its word. According to VG247, the company has officially dropped its 6.1 update for Smite, enabling cross-platform play and cross-progression on PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
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Destiny 2's Crimson Days Event Is Now Live
There's finally something to do in Destiny 2 again -- that is, if you don't mind it being centered around Valentine's Day. Today kicked off the 2019 edition of the game's Crimson Days event, which means there's a whole lot of red in the Tower, and a whole lot of loot ready to be earned.
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The Untold Truth Of Apex Legends
It's been an unbelievable time for Apex Legends, and -- dare we say -- there hasn't been a game that's come out of nowhere to dominate the conversation like this since Fortnite: Battle Royale. But it wasn't a straightforward journey to get here, either for Respawn Entertainment or for EA.
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Apex Legends Could Get Solo And Duos Modes
Apex Legends is highly unique in that the battle royale game only has one mode, which requires you to play in a squad of three. But it might not be that way forever, according to GamesRadar.
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Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered Might Get A Switch Port
We've known for a while that Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered is hitting PS4, Xbox One, and PC this spring. But it seemed odd that Ubisoft wouldn't also bring the game to the Nintendo Switch. According to DualShockers, however, evidence for a Switch port has been uncovered on Ubisoft's own website.
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Apex Legends Developer Throws EA Under The Bus
Apex Legends may be the first surprise hit of 2019, and that's thanks in no small part to the quality experience that Respawn Entertainment has delivered. But the studio apparently wants you to know, very badly, that EA had nothing to do with this game whatsoever.
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2019 Games That Won't Live Up To The Hype
Sometimes, a game just won't live up to its trailer, and other times, expectations become so high that no amount of polish can live up to it. To temper your expectations, we have gathered some games set for a 2019 release that might not meet your demands.
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Every Fortnite Live Event You Missed
Undoubtedly, what draws everyone into Fortnite, and what keeps them logging in on certain special days, has to be the game's live events. And below, we've listed every single one that's happened so far. Here is every Fortnite live event you missed.
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What Apex Legends Does Better Than Fortnite
Apex Legends features some quality-of-life decisions that improve the overall battle royale experience. Let's take a look at what Respawn did better than Fortnite — and by extension, a majority of other battle royales out there.
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CEO Of Smite Developer Hits Sony On Unfair Crossplay Stance
It was just a matter of time. Sony's slow-moving beta for PlayStation cross-play has only been available for two games thus far: Fortnite and Rocket League. Now the CEO of another development studio is giving the company an earful.
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