Pokémon Sword and Shield blow past franchise launch record
Pokémon Sword and Shield managed to have the highest-grossing launch in the series' history, with 2 million copies sold in the United States alone and 6 million worldwide. The games are only available on Nintendo Switch, which recently saw its own sales increase after the launch of the Switch Lite.
Anthem is getting huge changes to save the game from irrelevancy
Anthem developer BioWare is reportedly making huge changes to the game, including its mission structure and even the world itself, in order to save the project after it released earlier this year to poor reviews. The game followed Mass Effect: Andromeda, which also was met with a disappointing reception in 2017.
Cinemark Theaters brings The Game Awards to the big screen with Jumanji
Cinemark Theaters is partnering with Sony and The Game Awards for a special event on December 12. The film Jumanji: The Next Level will be screened before a live broadcast of The Game Awards. The awards will still also be shown on streaming platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, and Twitter.
Rockstar is already banning players for modding Red Dead Online on PC
Red Dead Online players who had been playing modded versions of the game are already being suspended or outright banned by Rockstar, with their progress being reverted back to the start. Rockstar does not appear to be handing out similar bans to those who mod the single-player portion of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Xbox brings brand-new franchises from Rare and Obsidian to X019
During its X019 celebration, Microsoft hosted a special episode of its Inside Xbox show and announced new franchises from studios Rare, Obsidian, and Dontnod Entertainment. Project xCloud was also featured, and a whole bunch of the biggest games will soon be available for Xbox Game Pass.
Rockstar acknowledges big problems in Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar Games has issued an apology for the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, acknowledging issues with crashing and stuttering that have plagued some players since it launched last week. Steps are being made to correct the issues and players will receive a gift package with items for the online component.
How to watch the X019 Xbox presentation, and what to expect
Microsoft is planning a special episode of its Inside Xbox show to be streamed during the X019 celebration in London. Here is how you can tune in to watch the show, and what we expect to see. Confirmed studios and topics include Rare, Obsidian, Ninja Theory, Respawn, Devolver Digital, and Project xCloud.
Google Stadia vs. Nintendo Switch: How do the gaming platforms compare?
Google Stadia releases on November 19, but is the game streaming service a worthwhile alternative to the Nintendo Switch, or should you stick with Nintendo's hybrid console? We compared the two to help you decide, breaking down things like performance, game library, unique features, and cost.
Sonic the Hedgehog finally looks like himself in redesign for new movie
Sonic the Hedgehog has been given a brand new design in the latest trailer for his upcoming movie. The character design in the first trailer received backlash from fans when it was first revealed, leading to Paramount delaying the film in order to completely alter his appearance to better resemble the games.
Don’t wait for the Nintendo Switch’s price to drop, because it likely won’t
Nintendo has revealed that it has no intention of cutting the Nintendo Switch's price in the near future. It has remained at $300 since its launch in 2017, though the handheld-only Switch Lite is $200. There also doesn't appear to be any significant sales being offered on the consoles for Black Friday.
The Google Stadia launch lineup is looking a little barren
Google has revealed the games available for those who purchase Google Stadia access on November 19. Though some big games are included, it is much smaller than players were likely expecting. A handful of additional games will be made available by the end of the year, including Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Pretend it’s 1985 again with this 8BitDo NES-style mouse
8BitDo created a new wireless mouse inspired by the design of the original Nintendo Entertainment System's controller. It features a directional pad on the side and buttons that mimic the controller, with colors and sizes that make them nearly indistinguishable from the original buttons.
Don’t fret, PC players: Death Stranding will hit Epic Games Store and Steam
Death Stranding PC publisher 505 Games will release the title on the Epic Games Store and Steam simultaneously in summer 2020. The game is currently available as a PlayStation 4 timed exclusive, and is the first project from Hideo Kojima since his public split from longtime employer Konami.
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.
These Xbox gifts are the perfect choice for gamers this holiday season
The holidays are upon us, and as you are shopping for friends and family, you may want to purchase Xbox products. Using our Xbox gift guide, find the best systems, accessories, and games to buy this year, including console-exclusive games like Gears 5 and the super-powerful Xbox One X console.
The first Red Dead Redemption 2 mods are here, let you play as The Joker
Red Dead Redemption 2 only just released on PC, but the modding community has already begun creating custom features for the game. Thus far, they've already given protagonist Arthur Morgan a Joker overhaul, as well created a custom save file that lets you skip the opening section of the game.
Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima wants to turn his focus to movies
Kojima Productions founder Hideo Kojima has never been shy regarding his love of cinema, and the game designer said in a recent documentary that his studio will also produce films in the future. Its latest project is the game Death Stranding, which releases for PlayStation 4 on November 8.
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.
BlizzCon 2019: Watch the opening ceremony here at 11AM Pacific
BlizzCon 2019 is quickly approaching, and the event has always been home to some of the biggest game announcements from Blizzard Entertainment. This year, we'll tell you how to watch BlizzCon 2019 and what to expect. New sequels in some of the company's biggest game franchises are predicted for the opening ceremony.
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.
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.
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.
You can join a Twitch Plays livesteam of The Outer Worlds ahead of its release
Obsidian Entertainment is hosting the first pre-release Twitch Plays event for The Outer Worlds, letting viewers control what happens in its upcoming science-fiction role-playing game. The game was co-directed by Fallout creator Tim Cain, and bears some resemblance to Fallout: New Vegas.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint review: A breaking point
Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a more varied game than its predecessor Ghost Recon Wildlands, but it remains too unpolished for a major AAA release from such an acclaimed shooter franchise. Microtransactions available for several different types of items don't help to smooth out the rough edges.
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.
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.
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.
