Mega evolution update brings massive changes to raids in Pokémon Go
Two- and four-star raids are leaving Pokémon Go, as are team bonuses when competing in raid battles. Rewards will be altered to make it more fair to players.
U.S. trademark hints at upcoming Western release for Persona 5 Scramble
The Western release of Persona 5 Scramble may be coming soon, as hinted by an approved U.S. trademark application, but it will be known as Persona 5 Strikers.
Marvel’s Avengers beta test draws more than 6 million players
More than 6 million players spent more a total of more than 27 million hours in playing the Marvel's Avengers beta, which will result in fixes from Square Enix.
Ubisoft apologizes for raised fist symbol in Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad
The raised fist, linked to the Black Lives Matter movement, will be removed from the opening video of Tom Clancy's Elite Squad after an apology by Ubisoft.
Capcom will reportedly soon reveal new Monster Hunter game for Nintendo Switch
Capcom is reportedly working on a new Monster Hunter game for the Nintendo Switch that will run on a version of the RE Engine compatible for the hybrid console.
Sony to explore releasing more first-party PlayStation games to PC
Sony Interactive Entertainment is exploring the possibility of launching more first-party PlayStation games on PC, after the platform jump of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Epic’s battle against Apple faces its first real test of customer loyalty
Avengers storm the latest chapter of Fortnite, but iOS and Android customers are left out of the battle.
Razer BlackShark V2 Review: Premium headset, nice price
The Razer BlackShark V2 has great sound for a moderately priced gaming headset.
Seriously Sony, just take our money. The PS5 pre-order circus is a mess
Sony opens up direct pre-orders 'invitations' but doesn't say which fans will get a console or how much they'll have to pay
GTA 5 cross-platform support: Everything we know
Is GTA 5 cross-platform? Players have been asking since 2013, but Rockstar has met them with radio silence. Here's everything you need to know about crossplay.
Steam adds customizable way to filter offensive language
Steam is testing a Text & Chat Filtering feature that allows players to block offensive and profane language with curated lists.
Fortnite season 4, week 1 challenge guide: Where to collect floating rings at Misty Meadows
The first week of season 4 in Fortnite includes a challenge that has players collecting floating rings in Misty Meadows. Here's where you can find them all.
Epic Games’ apps are officially off the Apple App Store
Apple followed through on the termination of Epic Games' developer account on its App Store, removing its apps from the digital storefront amid a feud.
Fortnite season 4 week 1 challenges: How to eliminate Doctor Doom at Doom’s Domain
Struggling to complete Fortnite's season 4 week 1 challenge for eliminating Doctor Doom in Doom's Domain? In this guide, we'll show you how to complete it.
What’s it like to play Fortnite on iPhone today?
Even though Fortnite is gone from the App Store, players can still play the game on iPhone. It's a very different experience than its console counterparts.
Five-time chess champion Hikaru Nakamura signed by e-sports giant TSM
E-sports giant TSM signed its first-ever chess player, five-time U.S. champion Hikaru Nakamura. The chess legend has over 500,000 followers on Twitch.
Everything we know about Hitman 3: Release date, locations, and VR support
Hitman 3 is poised to be the first big game of 2021 and the new console cycle. Here's what you need to know about the stealth action sequel.
Fortnite: Chapter 2 Season 4 map guide
Fortnite has introduced a reworked map for Season 4. The changes aren't as dramatic as last season, but there are still plenty of cool locations to discover.
Fall Guys Season 2, Dragon Age, and more revealed at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gamescom's Opening Night Live was filled with game reveals and extended gameplay demos for current and next-gen hardware.
Here are the best video game releases for August 2020
There are some hidden video game gems that came out in August, including a PC port of Horizon Zero Dawn and a reimagining of Battletoads, a classic 90s title.
How to use Animal Crossing’s new Dream Suite to visit other islands
The Dream Suite returned to Animal Crossing: New Horizons as part of the summer update. Here's how to unlock it, and a few choice island codes to tour, too.
343 Industries hires a Halo vet to finish Infinite campaign
Joseph Staten, a veteran of the Halo series, recently joined the 343 Industries Halo team to help finish the Halo Infinite campaign to meet a 2021 release date.
Call of Duty: Warzone chapter 5 map — everything you need to know
Call of Duty: Warzone's map, Verdansk, is massive and can be daunting to explore. We break down Warzone's map in relation to its latest seasonal update.
Fortnite season 4, week 1 challenge guide: Where to investigate mysterious claw marks
To unlock the Wolverine skin in Fortnite, you first need to complete a series of challenges. The first one requires you to investigate mysterious claw marks.
All Fortnite season 4 week 1 challenges and how to complete them
Fortnite is teaming up with Marvel once again for its fourth season, and with it comes a new set of challenges. Here's how to complete all of them for week 1.
Sony opens up PlayStation 5 pre-orders to select players
Sony is now offering a select group of interested PlayStation 5 owners the opportunity to pre-order the console. But they still don't know what it will cost.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 Nexus War event adds Marvel’s mightiest heroes and villains
Fortnite's latest season brings some of Marvel's biggest heroes and villains to the game alongside themed events.
A new Pokémon Go-like, monster-hunting Witcher game is coming to mobile
CD Projekt Red announced a game based in The Witcher Universe for mobile phones that allows for monster hunting in augmented reality for Android and iOS.
Everything to know about Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is the next left-field spinoff in the Kingdom Hearts series. Here's what we know about the rhythm-action game.
Mega evolutions are coming to Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go's latest update will add mega evolutions to the game, a popular feature from Pokémon X & Y.
Save $28 on a one-year PS Plus subscription when you subscribe today
With the PS5 right around the corner, this is a great time to grab a PlayStation Plus subscription and CDKeys has a one-year subscription on sale right now.
Fall Guys becomes the most downloaded game in PS Plus history
Fall Guys is now the most downloaded PS Plus game of all time, beating out giants like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered and Destiny 2.
Wasteland 3 Review: A strong entry in the storied franchise
The latest tactical RPG from inXile Entertainment provides a nearly unprecedented level of choice and an immense graphical leap over its predecessor.
Microsoft’s The Initiative studio hires top talent from Bungie, Crystal Dynamics
While Microsoft's The Initiative gaming studio has yet to announce a single video game, it continues to hire top tier talent from the gaming world to work there
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