Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may bring back Home Run Contest, Stage Builder modes
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may soon add the Home Run Contest and Stage Builder modes, both fan favorites that have appeared in previous games in the series. Dataminers have discovered code referencing the two game modes, which may be coming to the multiplayer brawler in the version 3.0 update.
Google gaming console controller design, features reportedly revealed in patent
A newly discovered patent may have revealed the design and features of the controller for the rumored Google gaming console. The patent itself is a for a notification system, but it comes with technical sketches of a controller that resembles the DualShock controller for the PlayStation 4.
Power up your gaming and save on Corsair headsets and keyboards
Corsair is currently selling two headsets and an RGB gaming keyboard at reduced prices, giving you a great opportunity to upgrade your gear and improve your performance in your favorite games. Corsair also produces gaming mice with similar features and customiztion options.
The Division 2 will take up lots of hard disk space, especially on PlayStation 4
The Division 2 will launch with a day-one patch that will require players to free up significant space from their hard drives for the initial install. Xbox One and PC owners will need to prepare up to 52 GB of space, but PlayStation 4 owners will need to have up to 92 GB open on their console.
Apex Legends is getting a flamethrower, remote turret, NPCs, and more
Apex Legends dataminers have discovered files for two new weapons, namely the flamethrower and remote turret, though they may instead be a new character's abilities. A significant number of files related to NPCs have also been uncovered, but it remains unclear how they will be added to the game.
Devil May Cry 5 is fantastic, but DmC: Devil May Cry’s message is more relevant
Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 is one of the best games of 2019 and a welcome return for the series, but its success should not discount just how wonderful Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry really was. The reimagined version of the series was criticized for its change in tone and characterization.
Save tons of coins on must-have Nintendo Switch games for MAR10 Day
Nintendo is offering big savings on the Nintendo Switch and its Mario-themed games at several different retailers. The savings are to celebrate March 10, otherwise known as MAR10 Day. You can choose from great games featuring the famous hero, as well as new My Nintendo rewards.
Fortnite season 8, week 2 challenge guide: Visit the furthest points on the map
The Fortnite season 8, week 2 challenges have arrived and one requires you to visit the furthest points on the Battle Royale map. We've put together a guide that details where you can find the north, south, east, and west points so you can earn those five Battle Stars and level up half a tier.
Nintendo Labo: VR Kit brings cardboard-assisted VR games to Switch
Nintendo's fourth Labo DIY kit is all about VR. The VR Kit includes six different Toy-Cons to create from cardboard and then use in virtual reality on Switch. The kit can either be bought as bundle for $80 or separately via a $40 starter pack and two $20 expansions. The VR Kit launches April 12.
HP Omen X Emperium 65 review
Gaming monitors keep getting bigger, but the 65-inch Omen X Emperium takes it to another level. In fact, this $5,000 display is as close to a gaming television as we’ve ever seen. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have the picture quality chops to compete with the Samsungs and LGs of the world.
Battle royale success tied to good graphics and a fast monitor, Nvidia says
Having a G-Sync monitor with fast refresh rates may be just as important for winning battle royale games, like Fortnite, as a good graphics card, Nvidia said. When paired with a good discrete graphics card, like Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080, the hardware combo allows gamers to spot and respond to enemies faster.
Devil May Cry 5 Beginner’s Guide
Just getting started in Devil May Cry 5? Here are some tips and tricks for beginners to the demon hunting business. From which difficulty you should choose to combat, upgrades, and exploration, our guide will help anyone get ahead in the latest entry to the DMC series.
The PlayStation Vita is dead, but iOS just got its best feature
Sony finally ended production of its unsuccessful PlayStation Vita console just days ago, but the handheld's best feature, Remote Play, has already arrived to iOS devices as a free app. Using Remote Play, players can stream games from their PS4 at home to their mobile devices.
Become a master demon hunter with our Devil May Cry 5 weapons and abilities guide
Devil May Cry 5 throws a lot of different characters, weapons, and abilities at you early on. It can be intimidating trying to decipher which are the best and where to spend your previous red orbs. Here's a guide on the weapons and ability upgrades you should get as soon as possible.
Report: New Apex Legends character leaked, coming soon with Battle Pass
According to a report from Daily Esports, a new character named Octane is set to arrive in Apex Legends around March 12. This will also apparently be when the game's Battle Pass launches, offering cosmetic items up for those who purchase it. The game passed 50 million players in just one month.
Devil May Cry is an aging series, but its demon hunters still party hard
It has been more than a decade since we've been to Capcom's original Devil May Cry series, and it has returned in a big way with Devil May Cry 5. The game revels in excess to great effect, putting us in control of three characters with drastically different play-styles and abilities.
PDP LVL 50 headsets prove price doesn’t always equal quality
The PDP LVL 50 headset line offers comfort and sound quality at a price nearly any console player can afford, but one of the headsets emerged as the clear victor during our time with them. The wired headsets start at $50, and all four models use a flip-to-mute feature for the microphone.
With a chaotic fusion of jazz and violence, Ape Out could be my game of the year
Ape Out is a wonderfully stylish game about a giant ape escaping captivity by conducting a violent jazz symphony. Its minimalistic control scheme and singular premise serve as great reminders about how magical video games can be when you strip away all of the superfluous baggage.
The next Xbox could be disc-free and arrive as soon as May
Microsoft is reportedly set to unveil a new disc-free version of the Xbox One S, and it could arrive as early as May. The console will likely see a steep price cut compared to the current Xbox One S, but it doesn't appear that it will impact the continued sale of Xbox One systems with disc drives.
EA has no idea why Anthem is crashing your PlayStation 4
Players have reported that EA's new game Anthem is crashing their PlayStation 4 consoles, but the company doesn't appear to know exactly why this is happening. The game is also on Xbox One and PC, but the worst problems have plagued Sony's system, with some being unable access their data again.
Walmart nets you big savings on games for Xbox, PS4, and Switch
Walmart is currently offering several big-name video games on its website at reduced prices. Games include Just Cause 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Grand Theft Auto V on Xbox One and PS4. Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle are also on sale.
Save serious cash on a Corsair headset, keyboard, and mouse during Amazon’s sale
Corsair is currently running a sale through Amazon on a headset, keyboard, and mouse, all designed with gaming in mind. Savings last from March 3 through March 9 on all three products, and includes up to 25 percent off. The headset is also compatible with consoles, iOS, and Android.
Microsoft wants Xbox Game Pass on PS4. Cross-platform news expected at GDC 2019
Microsoft's Phil Spencer has revealed that he wants the company's Xbox Game Pass service to come to more devices. The PlayStation 4 appears to be on that list as the consoles increase their cross-functionality. Two games are currently playable between Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players.
Halo Infinite, a spiritual reboot for the series, will make its way to E3 2019
Halo Infinite, the follow-up to 2015's Halo 5: Guardians, was described by 343 Industries as a spiritual reboot of the series. The game will be at E3 2019, coinciding with reports that Halo Infinite will be a launch title for the next-generation Xbox consoles that will also be unveiled at the event.
Sony is apparently issuing refunds to Anthem players on PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 owners have reported instances of Anthem causing the console to go back to the dashboard, or in some cases, completely shut down. Some frustrated players claim that it is easy to request for a refund from Sony for digital copies of the game that were downloaded from the PlayStation Store.
Fortnite may soon add respawn mechanic similar to Apex Legends
Fortnite may soon add the respawn mechanic, which was popularized by the surprise Battle Royale hit Apex Legends. Gamers have discovered files related to the Second Chance Van and the Second Chance Card, and have pieced together that respawning in Fortnite will likely work much like in Apex Legends.
Bethesda generates a buzz with previews of Fallout 76 brewing station
Bethesda previewed to Fallout 76 players the Wasted on Nukashine quest and the Brewing Station, which will give players the ability to make wines and spirits, beers, and mixed drinks. The beverages, like their real-world counterparts, will grant various bonuses, alongside different negative side effects.
This Nintendo Switch bundle gets you Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for free
Though there are rarely that many Nintendo Switch deals to be found on the web, there are a few decent bundles to be had if you dig deep enough. Walmart is currently hosting one such bundle that gets you a free copy of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle when you purchase the Switch at full price.
Apex Legends was leaked last year, but nobody believed it
Apex Legends, which seemingly came out of nowhere to challenge Fortnite for the Battle Royale throne, was apparently leaked last year on Reddit. Developer Respawn Entertainment was relieved that nobody believed the leak, which was undeniably an image of an early version of the game's King's Canyon map.
Sony officially ends PlayStation Vita production after 7 years of struggle
Sony has officially ended production of the PlayStation Vita, which was a commercial failure despite being an upgrade to the successful PlayStation Portable. The handheld console bids goodbye seven years after its North American launch, though this is not a surprise as there have been signs of its demise.
Fortnite season 8 new map locations guide: Lazy Lagoon, Sunny Steps, and more
Season 8 is finally here in Fortnite! As such, the map is totally different than ever before with new locations, changes, and so on. Here is our Fortnite season 8 map guide that goes over all of the changes, big and small, that you need to know about.
I finally played Undertale and I learned monsters have feelings too
Deltarune arrives later this month on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 so I decided to finally play Undertale, the game that inspired it, to see just what makes it the iconic indie game its known to be. With memorable characters, a unique soundtrack and a weird story, there’s a lot to experience in this unconventional RPG.
Remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 may be in the works
A rating for a remastered campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was spotted on the PEGI board. The listing has since been removed, but seems to imply that the multiplayer mode will not be included. Developer Infinity Ward has not released any details on its planned Call of Duty game for 2019.
Is the wait nearly over? Borderlands 3 reveal could happen at PAX East in March
Gearbox Software is set to host a panel in March at PAX East, where it promises "never-before seen reveals." The next entry in the Borderlands franchise, presumably titled Borderlands 3, is the only game known to be in development at Gearbox. So could we finally see Borderlands 3 in action?
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