Mario Kart Tour multiplayer beta starts in December for Gold Pass subscribers
The Mario Kart Tour multiplayer beta test will start in December, but it will only be available to the game's Gold Pass subscribers. Players who want to be among the first to send blue shells to their friends will have to sign up for the $5-month-plan, which also unlocks the highest racing tier of 200cc.
Blizzcon 2019: Souls are power in Shadowlands’ Tower of the Damned
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is set to offer up a raid-like dungeon to players of just about all skill levels. Torghast, the Tower of the Damned, is a randomly generated dungeon crawler for mismatched groups of heroes, and will finally explore an iconic part of Azeroth's history.
Blizzcon 2019: Diablo 4 has a lot of stuff, and looks a lot like an MMORPG
Blizzard expanded on details about Diablo IV at Blizzcon 2019. The game will include an open world, numerous multiplayer activities, world bosses, and plenty of cosmetic items including, for the first time, mounts. It's not quite an MMORPG, but it's closer than ever before.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands promises characters finally won’t look like clones
Shown off briefly during the World of Warcraft: What's Next panel at this year's Blizzcon, game director Ion Hazzikostas demonstrated a range of new character customization options coming with next year's Shadowlands expansion.
BlizzCon 2019: Here’s what Blizzard announced from Diablo IV to Overwatch 2
Miss out on BlizzCon 2019? These are the biggest announcements from the opening ceremony, including two new game reveals, a new expansion for World of Warcraft, and an apology from Blizzard for its recent controversial actions regarding a Hearthstone player.
BlizzCon 2019: Overwatch 2 announced with focus on story, co-op modes
Blizzard officially announced Overwatch 2 during BlizzCon 2019, and the game is taking a different approach than most sequels. Players in the original game and Overwatch 2 can enjoy competitive play together. The sequel will add a new story option that offers player-versus-environment missions.
Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion at BlizzCon 2019
Blizzard announced World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the latest expansion for the hit MMORPG at Blizzcon 2019 on Friday. Shadowlands will be released sometime next year, and will be the eighth expansion for World of Warcraft, focusing on Azeroth's afterlife.
Blizzcon 2019: Diablo 4 announced with Barbarian, Sorceress, and Druid
Blizzard officially announced Diablo 4 at Blizzcon 2019. The details are slim, but we do know a few important parts of the story thanks to a long opening cinematic. Blizzard has also revealed the Barbarian, Druid, and Sorceress will be playable classes.
Blizzcon 2019: Blizzard’s president opens ceremonies with Hong Kong apology
Blizzard President J. Allen Brack opened the ceremonies at Blizzcon 2019 with an apology for the company's recent actions, which censored the protests of Hong Kong supporters.
Gamer group plans BlizzCon 2019 protest over Blizzard Hong Kong controversy
With BlizzCon 2019 set to kick off on Friday, fans plan to ramp up their campaign against Blizzard over its decision to punish competitive players for expressing solidarity with the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. One group is planning a three-hour protest outside of the BlizzCon exhibition.
BlizzCon 2019 schedule: Opening ceremony, panels, events, and more
Blizzard Entertainment's annual convention begins with pre-show festivities on October 31. If you don't want to miss out on the opening ceremony, panels, the cosplay show, and some special community events, you can find out exactly what's happening and when with our BlizzCon 2019 schedule.
Nintendo Switch Lite sales show handheld systems can still thrive
The Nintendo Switch Lite is off to a strong start, and it should be encouraging to anyone interested in traditional handheld gaming. The system sold nearly 2 million units during its launch, and those figures should only get larger after the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Greatness did await PS4, with second-highest sales for any home game console
Sony's PlayStation 4 continues to impress this console generation, passing the total sales of the original PlayStation and even Nintendo Wii. Only the PS2 has more home console sales than PS4, though the original DS and Game Boy have also sold more total units when including handheld systems.
EA goes against the grain, brings its games back to Steam
You’ll soon be able to play your favorite EA games on Steam, including the new Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. EA games will launch on Steam in the spring. Steam users will now be able to access tons of EA Access subscription perks, such as discounts on games, in-game items, expansions, and more.
Blizzard Gear store leaks Overwatch 2 art, World of Warcraft expansion info
With Blizzcon 2019 expected to kick off at the beginning of November, new images have been leaked on the official Blizzard Gear store, indicating that the gaming giant may possibly reveal the next iteration of Overwatch as well as the next expansion for World of Warcraft titled Shadowlands.
Everything we know about Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding
Unsure what Hideo Kojima's game Death Stranding is going to be about? So are most people. Here is everything we know about the game so far. We detail the story threads we know of at this point, gameplay info shared by Hideo Kojima, and the characters portrayed by the all-star cast.
ESPN claims Overwatch 2 may debut at BlizzCon, with a greater emphasis on story
ESPN claims it has received a document that contains a slew of information surrounding Overwatch 2. According to the site's report, Blizzard Entertainment is expected to reveal the next installment in the Overwatch series and will have a heavier emphasis on narrative elements, plus a new PvE mode.
Death Stranding no longer a PS4 exclusive, will get a PC release in summer 2020
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding will not remain a PlayStation 4 exclusive for long, as the game is set to make the jump to PC next summer via publisher 505 Games. The PS4 version will still be published by Sony, and will launch on November 8. It's Kojima's first project since leaving Konami.
Persona 5 Scramble will continue Phantom Thieves’ story into summer vacation
Atlus rolled out a new trailer for Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers, which reveals that it will not be a typical Musou-style game. Persona 5 Scramble, which will continue the Persona 5 story into the summer vacation of the Phantom Thieves, is set to launch in Japan on February 2020.
Electronic Arts hints at possible return to Steam, 8 years after Origin launch
A tweet featuring a steaming mug may be hinting that Electronic Arts is planning to bring its games back to Steam. The speculation is supported by recent discoveries, including a test application that will allow players to buy games on Steam, but run them through the Origins launcher.
Ubisoft files lawsuit against Rainbow Six: Siege cheat maker who bragged on BBC
Ubisoft has filed a lawsuit against an underage Dutch hacker who recently bragged about his earnings from selling cheating software for Rainbow Six: Siege. The hacker, who goes by the handle JVL, is behind MizuSoft, which allegedly sold cheats as a subscription for about $77 per month.
Ubisoft learns lesson from Ghost Recon Breakpoint, delays three AAA games
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot lamented over the disappointing reception for Ghost Recon Breakpoint, but the developer learned valuable lessons from the Ghost Recon Wildlands follow-up. To avoid similar issues, three games have been delayed to its next fiscal year, including Rainbow Six Quarantine.
PlayStation 5 exclusives may dive into deeper collaborations with Sony Music
Death Stranding is being considered as an "important benchmark" for what is expected to be deeper collaboration between Sony Music Group and the PlayStation 5. The soundtrack of the new Hideo Kojima game will feature real-world, Sony-licensed artists, and this may continue for PlayStation 5 exclusives.
Command & Conquer Remastered stays true to original in first gameplay teaser
Electronic Arts revealed the first look at Command & Conquer Remastered in a gameplay teaser that showcased upgraded 2D graphics. The project, which includes Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn and Command & Conquer: Red Alert, stays true to the original games, but there is still no release date.
Sony says PlayStation 5 will be world’s fastest console, then takes it back
A now-removed line from a job posting at Sony claimed the PS5 will be the world's fastest game console, but can the next PlayStation system make good on that promise, or will Xbox Scarlett reign supreme? Both consoles are due to release for the holidays in 2020, with no firm launch dates set.
Square Off’s new self-moving chessboard doesn’t just play chess
The Square Off self-moving chessboard was one of the best parts of CES 2017. Now, the chessboard that emulates Wizard's Chess from Harry Potter just got better with the launch of the Square Off Neo and the Square Off Swap, with new features that allow you to watch live professional chess games in real time and more.
Superstar streamer Shroud joins Ninja, moves exclusively to Mixer
Superstar Twitch streamer Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek will no longer be a Twitch streamer, as he has signed a deal to stream exclusively through Microsoft's Mixer. Ninja made a similar move this past summer, though many prominent gaming personalities have stuck by Twitch up to this point.
It’s gonna be May 29: The Last of Us: Part 2 gets new release date
Naughty Dog and Sony have opted to delay The Last of Us: Part 2 until May 29, 2020. Director Neil Druckmann cited quality and polishing concerns with the game, which was supposed to launch in February. The original release date was announced just one month ago, alongside a new cinematic trailer.
Everything we know about The Last of Us Part II
Naughty Dog is developing a sequel to one of its most popular games, The Last of Us. Here's everything we know so far about the game's plot and direction. We cover the game's new gameplay features, as well, including updates to stealth, improving your abilities, and the enemies you'll be fighting.
The Last of Us: Part 2 reportedly delayed weeks after release date announcement
Sony and Naughty Dog have reportedly already delayed The Last of Us: Part 2 past its originally scheduled February 2020 release date. The game's release date was only announced one month ago, and it's due to be one of the very last exclusive titles released on PS4 before the jump to PS5.
Google announces game studio dedicated to original titles for Stadia
On Thursday, October 24, tech giant Google has announced its first game studio, Stadia Games and Entertainment. According to Google, this new Montreal-based studio will be dedicated to creating original and exclusive video games for its upcoming cloud-based gaming service, Stadia.
Conan O’Brien ascends from Clueless Gamer to cameo in Death Stranding video game
Comedian and talk show host Conan O'Brien visited Kojima Productions to view Death Stranding for his TBS show, and during the trip he was turned into a character in the video game. He is joined by other celebrities in the game like Guillermo del Toro and Norman Reedus. It's due to release on November 8.
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep Leviathan’s Breath exotic weapon quest
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep's Make Bows, Not War quest gives players a new heavy bow called Leviathan's Breath that deals serious damage. Here are all the steps you need to take to complete this exotic weapon quest so you can earn yourself the shiny new boy.
Bethesda’s Fallout 76 subscription plan costs an eyebrow-raising $100 per year
Bethesda has announced a new service called Fallout 1st coming to Fallout 76 that includes access to private servers. The service's high price is not being received well by players, considering that the base Fallout 76 game received scathing reviews when it originally launched in 2018.