New Sims 4 skin tones and hair options arrive on October 6
The Sims 4 will get two updates that improve the look and versatility of hairstyles and skin tones, emphasizing improvements for darker tones.
How to dominate the underworld in Hades
Hades is a roguelike from indie darling Supergiant, praised as the game of the year by some. Here's what to expect, and tips and tricks on how to best play it.
What you need to know about Epic Games’ feud with Apple (and Google)
Epic Games, developer of Fortnite, is feuding with Apple and Google. Why? It's a sticky situation involving app store revenue cuts and antitrust law.
Untitled Goose Game’s co-op update takes flight
The popular Untitled Goose Game just got an update featuring a new goose to help in the mayhem. The new update goes live on September 23.
iOS 14 update may delete Fortnite, Epic warns
Epic Games says that Apple's new iOS14 update may permanently delete Fortnite from users' iPhones.
Xbox All Access: Everything you need to know for Xbox Series X and Series S
Xbox All Access offers an easier way to buy into the next generation of consoles, but is the service worth it? Here's what you need to know.
Blizzard veterans team up to form new game company
Former Blizzard veterans have come together to form a new game company called Dreamhaven, a publisher that oversees multiple development studios.
Final Fantasy XIV free trial: Level cap, limitations, and included content
Final Fantasy XIV's new free trial is very generous, but just how generous? Here's everything you need to know about the FFXIV free trial before playing.
Xbox One X’s Amazon sales rank climbs due to Xbox Series X pre-order confusion
The current-gen Xbox One X accidentally climbed Amazon's sales charts amid today's pre-order confusion for the Xbox Series X.
Best Grau loadout in Call of Duty: Warzone
Having the right weapon in Call of Duty: Warzone is essential, and one of the best in the game is the Grau 5.56. Here are the best loadouts to use with it.
Xbox Series X and Series S pre-orders were just as messy as PlayStation 5
The Xbox Series X and Series S are now up for pre-order, but even Microsoft's own website is struggling to keep up with the demand.
Amazon Big Fall Sale 2020: 7 deals you can’t afford to miss
Working from home? Studying from home? Whatever the case, the Amazon Big Fall Sale has great offers and discounts. Here are the best deals.
Call of Duty Warzone: How to get Sheet Lightning
One of the most popular M13 assault rifles right now in Call of Duty Warzone is the Sheet Lightning. A lot of streamers are using it. How do you find yours?
U.K. retailers struggle with Xbox Series X pre-orders
Game and Smyths, two U.K. game retailers, saw their sites buckle under the Xbox Series X pressure they experienced on Tuesday.
Razer’s new Hyperspeed peripherals are decadent gear for hardcore gamers
Razer has always lagged when it comes to wireless gaming peripherals, but that ends now. We quickly review the new Deathadder, Blackwidow, and Blackshark.
PUBG cross-platform support: Everything we know
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is a great game that's even better with friends. Here's how PUBG handles cross-platform support for players on consoles and PC.
How to get the Snake Shot Akimbo attachments in Call of Duty: Warzone
The Akimbo Snake Shot with the .357 in Call of Duty: Warzone is one of the most devastating combos in the game. Here's how to use it and how to unlock it.
Marvel’s Avengers: Essential tips and tricks for starting out
Interested in trying Marvel's Avengers but don't know where to start? Here are some beginner tips to get into the game and be one of Earth's mightiest heroes.
How to pre-order the Xbox Series X and Series S
Xbox Series X and Series S pre-orders go live in a few days. To get you ready, here's what you need to know about pre-ordering the Xbox Series X and Series S.
The 15 best Nintendo DS games of all time
The Nintendo DS is still wildly popularly with retro and modern gamers alike, thanks to a catalog that features hundreds upon hundreds of high quality titles.
Blizzard will host BlizzConline, an online-only BlizzCon for 2021
Blizzard has announced the return of BlizzCon with BlizzConline, an online only event set for next year.
Nvidia breaks silence on disastrous RTX 3080 launch
After issues with inventory and bots across its own storefront and its third party partners', Nvidia speaks to what went wrong and what it has done to fix it.
Surprise Bethesda buyout plays right into Microsoft’s next-gen strategy
Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda is not about hardware. It’s about games as a service and GamePass and xCloud just got a huge bump.
Former Skullgirls developers launch new game studio called Future Club
After a mass layoff at Lab Zero followed harassment allegations against its interim CEO, former developers created Future Club, a new cooperative studio.
Deathloop, Ghostwire: Tokyo will still be PlayStation 5 timed exclusives
Following Microsoft's announcement that it is acquiring Bethesda, Microsoft says Deathloop and Ghostwire: Tokyo's will still be PlayStation 5 timed exclusives.
Microsoft will acquire Bethesda in blockbuster $7.5 billion deal
Microsoft has agreed to acquire video game giant Bethesda, securing the rights to huge franchises like Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored, and Doom.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls to take up 20% of PlayStation 5 storage
The file sizes of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Launch Edition and Demon's Souls will already take up about 20% of the PlayStation 5's 825GB SSD.
Snipers intentionally overpowered in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War alpha test
Treyarch intentionally made sniper rifles overpowered in the alpha test of Call of Duty: Blacks Ops Cold War. The weapons will be nerfed for the game's beta.
Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for PlayStation 5
Walmart will no longer accept in-store pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 on September 22, as the retailer wants to keep customers safe and socially distanced.
Respawn swings banhammer on Apex Legends cheaters
Respawn issued one-week bans against Apex Legends players who were taking advantage of exploits, as the developer continues its crackdown against cheaters.
Sony apologizes for PlayStation 5 pre-order mess, promises more consoles
Sony apologized for the chaos caused by PlayStation 5 pre-orders, which suddenly started among retailers, causing many gamers to miss out on securing a console.
How to use Roll20
Whether you have a dedicated adventuring party or are looking for a group, Roll20 makes playing and GMing TTRPGs like D&D and V:TM easy as defeating a flumph.
First major Marvel’s Avengers patch since launch fixes more than 1,000 issues
The first major patch for Marvel's Avengers since its September 4 launch fixes more than 1,000 issues, including in the game's campaign and multiplayer modes.
Standout games from the Game Devs of Color Expo
The Game Devs of Color Expo is happening this weekend, and here are some of the standout titles from developers involved in the event.
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