Join the fight against Australia’s bushfires with these gaming offers
Several video game companies are currently assisting in relief efforts for Australia during its massive bushfires. Activities range from fundraising through shirts and in-game items to direct donations. We'll let you know the steps you can take to donate to the country during its time of need.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare racks up over 500 million multiplayer play hours
Multiplayer fans certainly love Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, as the game's multiplayer mode has been played for more than 500 million hours thus far, with 300 million total matches. These numbers set records through the first 50 days for a Call of Duty game this generation, despite including a campaign, as well.
Give thanks for the long-awaited arrival of Zombies on Call of Duty: Mobile
Activision and Tencent are finally adding Zombies mode to Call of Duty: Mobile in the game's latest update. The free-to-play shooter launched a few months ago with competitive multiplayer and battle royale modes, and a third option was shown but inaccessible on the game's main menu.
Call of Duty: Mobile is the best shooter I’ve played on a smartphone
Call of Duty: Mobile attempts to put the franchise's tight gameplay in the palm of your hand. It's largely successful, thanks to precise controls and attractive graphics. Call of Duty: Mobile will please fans, but probably won't win new converts. It arrives on iOS and Android later this year.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s best shotgun gets a big nerf
Infinity Ward has released an update that reduces the effective range of the 725 shotgun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The weapon has been criticized as being overpowered since the game's launch. Changes to footstep audio effects and a map for both normal multiplayer and Ground War were also included.
Blizzcon 2019: You can play Diablo 4 solo, but expect to meet strangers
Diablo 4 will have solo play despite its always-online overworld. While you can expect to see other players in the world, story missions and dungeons will be instanced for your group. Blizzard detailed this and more at Blizzcon 2019.
Destiny 2 Legendary Shards guide: What they are and how to get them
Legendary Shards are essential to progressing your character to maximum Power in Destiny 2. Here's everything you need to know, including where to find Legendary Shards, how to use them, and the endgame content you can expect to play once you've upgraded your equipment sufficiently.
Activision unveils its post-launch content plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
With a little more than a week until Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is released across the globe, both the game's developer and publisher have reached out to maintain that the upcoming FPS title will not include the controversial virtual items, loot boxes, and supply drops.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare — everything we know
Infinity Ward and Activision have officially revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Rather than a remake of the original game, it will be a reimagined take on the iconic first-person shooter series. It will, however, still see the return of fan-favorite character Captain John Price.
Call of Duty: Mobile reaches 35 million downloads 3 days after its release
A mobile version of Call of Duty was released at the beginning of October on smartphones. Since its launch, the game's publisher reported that the game is finding significant success with more than 35 million people installing the game on their Android and iOS devices.
BlizzCon 2019 Virtual Ticket goodie bag comes with sweet WoW and Overwatch skins
BlizzCon 2019 is a mere month away and with that comes the launch of the virtual tickets. If you can't attend the event in person, you can still participate at home and get some sweet rewards that include WoW and Overwatch skins along with some more goodies from other popular Blizzard games.
Get no-scope headshots on the go when Call of Duty: Mobile launches October 1
Call of Duty: Mobile will be free on both iOS and Android devices on October 1. The game comes with both competitive multiplayer and battle royale modes, and features maps and characters from other games in the franchise. It arrives just a few weeks before the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on consoles and PC.
Get a free copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare with Nvidia RTX graphics cards
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the latest AAA title to support real-time ray tracing, and it will now be bundled free with every purchase of an eligible Nvidia GeForce RTX card, or equipped laptop or desktop. The game is set to launch October 25 with an open beta starting September 19.
Tips to reach the top of the scoreboard in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer beta is here, and you can start getting destroyed in the game starting on September 19. If you want to succeed, make use of our Call of Duty: Modern Warfare tips and tricks so you can hit the top of the scoreboard and win games for your team.
How to play the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare beta
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare features a multiplayer beta for consoles and PC. Here is how you can get into the beta first and start trying out the game's maps and modes before launch. The beta is available first to PS4 players and will then feature cross-play between PS4, Xbox One, and PC players.
From hurdles to Mankrik’s wife, here are the best bits from the WoW Classic AMA
With only six days to go before launch, the World of Warcraft Classic team took to Reddit to answer player's burning questions. Here's what they had to say on everything from holiday events to Mankrik's wife.
Call of Duty: Mobile will come preloaded on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
The currently unreleased, free-to-play game Call of Duty: Mobile will come pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones. The game is due to release on iOS and Android and is undergoing beta testing, but it hasn't yet received a firm release date.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s stark realism leaves a bombshell impression
With the help of a new engine and redesigned systems, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare feels remarkably fresh again. I spent three hours with the multiplayer and came away feeling like I did when I first played the original Modern Warfare. It could be an important turning point for the franchise.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is an aggressively familiar reboot
Modern Warfare takes the Call of Duty franchise back to the glory days of Call of Duty 4 with a new campaign mode that bills itself as "realistic" and "morally complex." In truth, it's rather simple, but it could still be a great shooter.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will focus on troubling, realistic emotions
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is reportedly the title for this year's entry in the series, and it will be a soft reboot of 2007's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. The Infinity Ward game is also said to draw inspiration from the controversial No Russian level of 2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Activision reveals game modes, multiplayer maps for Call of Duty: Mobile
Activision revealed the first five modes for Call of Duty: Mobile, namely Free-for-All, Team Deathmatch, Frontline, Hardpoint, and Domination. The publisher also highlighted five maps from previous entries in the franchise, but said that the game will not only feature multiplayer modes.
New Infinity Ward-developed Call of Duty will be revealed before the end of June
There are leaks and theories out in the wild regarding the next Call of Duty game, and Activision has confirmed that an official reveal will happen before the end of June. With Infinity Ward handling development, the most credible suggestion is that Modern Warfare 4 is up next.
Here’s everything we know about Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the latest game from Dark Souls and Bloodborne developer From Software. Here is everything we know about the new game, including its setting and combat changes. Sekiro is due to release on March 22 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, along with a collector's edition.
Blackout to go? Call of Duty: Mobile is coming this summer
Activision and Tencent have partnered to create Call of Duty: Mobile, a free-to-play version of the popular shooter franchise that will be available on iOS and Android devices this summer. It will feature popular competitive multiplayer maps and modes, and appears to feature battle royale as well.
Sekiro: Shadow Die Twice launch trailer is filled with truly weird enemies
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is nearing its release date, and the game has received an official launch trailer to celebrate. It's filled with truly odd enemies, including a bull with a flaming log for horns. The trailer also features some of the crazy gadgets and weapons you'll be able to use.
Activision not doing itself any favors with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 loot boxes
New loot boxes added to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 have caused a somewhat uneven playing field for those who choose to spend extra money. Certain limited-time items can now only be found in loot boxes. They can also be acquired through normal play in multiplayer or Blackout mode.
Activision offers ‘Guitar Hero Live’ refunds after obliteration of song library
Activision launched the Guitar Hero Live refund program as support for Guitar Hero TV ended, obliterating the system's song library. Players who want their money back will need to accomplish a claim form and meet certain requirements, including proof of purchase through a receipt or credit card statement.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ will make Blackout mode free to play this week
Treyarch and Activision are offering Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout battle royale mode as a free trial download for a limited time. The mode will be available for free from January 17 through January 24. On PC, a version of the game that omits Zombies is available for just $40.
Bungie parts ways with Activision, will self-publish future Destiny content
After an eight-year partnership, Destiny developer Bungie and publisher Activision are parting ways. Unlike Bungie's previous split with Microsoft (for Halo), Bungie will acquire the rights to Destiny to continue self-publishing future content in the franchise. Unannounced Destiny content is on the way.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ multiplayer weapons guide
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has several different guns to choose from in its multiplayer mode, and they're split across multiple classes. Here's a guide to all of them and when you should use them. Additional weapons are coming in future updates, and we will add them to the list as they become available.
Start your engines: ‘CTR: Crash Team Racing’ remaster is probably coming
CTR: Crash Team Racing, Sony's original answer to Mario Kart, seems to be getting remastered for current generation consoles. A picture of furry Crash-colored dice is circulating online with a message to tune in for The Game Awards. A remaster of the racer comes on the heels of Crash N. Sane Trilogy.
Shocking plot twist revealed in leaked ‘Destiny 2: Black Armory’ cinematic
A data miner leaked a cinematic video that is believed to be from the upcoming Black Armory of the Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion. The video, which features a Ghost named Pulled Pork, reveals a plot twist that will make players look forward to how events will unfold in the new DLC.
‘Destiny 2’ continues to expand: New ‘Forsaken’ raid is coming December 7
Bungie is adding a new Destiny 2: Forsaken raid to the game for anyone who owns the Annual pass. The raid will begin on December 7, and a number of other additions are coming for Forsaken and Destiny 2 owners. Updates are mapped out through next August and include an additional raid.
Snoop Dogg will get a copy of ‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ delivered by the dragon
Spyro the Dragon -- or a fire-breathing drone of him -- is flying across the United States to deliver a copy of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy to Snoop Dogg. The rapper made the request on Twitter, and the dragon has been taking pictures of videos showing his crazy journey to Los Angeles.