‘The Division 2’ private beta kicks off February 7 on consoles and PC
The private beta for Tom Clancy's The Division 2 starts on February 7 and runs until February 10, Ubisoft announced in a new story trailer. To guarantee access to the beta, you have to pre-order the game on PS4, Xbox One, or PC. Beta content has not been revealed, but we have an idea of what to expect.
Get some bang for your buck with these Nintendo Switch console deals at Walmart
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are in the past, but you can still get some bang for your buck on game consoles before the holiday season is done. Walmart has Nintendo Switch bundles on sale right now, including one that includes a free copy of Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle and a Nintendo Labo bundle.
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.
Gun Rush gives ‘Red Dead Online’ its own battle royale mode
Rockstar has added a big addition to Red Dead Online called Gun Rush. The battle royale mode tasks 32 players with scavenging for weapons and ammo inside a shrinking playable area to see who has what it takes to be the last outlaw standing. Rockstar promised that more multiplayer modes are on the way.
Epic Games store to sell Ubisoft games, starting with ‘The Division 2’
The Epic Games store has made its first major splash by partnering with Ubisoft to sell The Division 2 on PC. Epic will carry multiple editions of the game, with all pre-orders granting access to the upcoming private beta. More Ubisoft titles will arrive on the Epic Games store in the future.
Razer Turret Keyboard for Xbox One gets surprise CES 2019 launch
The Razer Turret, the first official wireless keyboard and mouse set designed for the Xbox One, is now available for $250. The keyboard uses Razer's Chroma technology and has an ergonomic design and features a slide-out mouse surface to make gaming on the couch comfortable with a keyboard.
Impaling demon tentacles helped earn ‘Devil May Cry 5’ a ‘Mature’ rating
Just like every other entry in the action series, Devil May Cry 5 has been given a Mature rating by the ESRB. Part of the reason it received the M rating? Well, some unfortunate folks are impaled by demon tentacles in one cutscene. Devil May Cry 5 launches March 8 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
This 87-year-old grandma eats, sleeps, and breathes ‘Animal Crossing’
Is there such a thing as too much Animal Crossing? The answer to that is a resounding no, and one 87-year-old grandma knows that. She has logged a ridiculously impressive 3,580 hours in Animal Crossing: New Leaf over the past four years. That's about 2.5 hours per day, or 150 days worth of play.
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Silver Lining’ sends Spidey off in style
Marvel's Spider-Man: Silver Lining offers an exciting end to The City That Never Sleeps DLC saga. Silver Lining doesn't have much new in terms of mission variety, but it has the best side content from the three-part expansion. A renewed emphasis on the major characters gives it a lot of heart.
The winners and losers of the console wars in 2018
The Nintendo Switch came into its second year on the market riding high. Sony released a dazzling set of exclusive games. Microsoft gobbled up game studios left and right. It was a big year for the three biggest names in gaming, but which were the biggest winners and losers of the trio?
Not everything can be Fortnite: The biggest gaming fails of 2018
2018 has been a great year for games, but even great years have missteps. We're looking at you Fallout 76. From colossal flops to disturbing tweets to press conference blunders, let's take a look at the biggest gaming fails of 2018. As it turns out, battle royale doesn't always win over gamers.
The best guns in ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ and where to find them
Red Dead Redemption 2 features around 60 different weapons across five or six classes of guns, depending on how you count. Some guns are better than others, though. In our Red Dead Redemption 2 guns guide, we detail the best guns for each class, all of which can be obtained and upgraded easily.
Check out the best deals from GameStop’s Game Days Sale
Who said the holiday deals season ended after Cyber Monday? GameStop has hundreds of games available for discounted prices between now and December 25 as part of its Game Days Sale. We checked out the deals and have rounded up all of the best Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One deals here.
Spawn creator suggests the antihero could appear in ‘Mortal Kombat 11’
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane hinted that the comic book antihero could join the cast of Mortal Kombat 11 during a Reddit AMA. If Spawn does indeed join NetherRealm's upcoming fighting game, it would be the second time Spawn has appeared in a major fighting game franchise. MK11 launches April 23, 2019.
Xiaomi’s Gamepad 2.0 turns the Black Shark into a mini Switch
Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi has introduced the Gamepad 2.0 for its Black Shark gaming phone that launched earlier this year. The new gamepad is incredibly similar to the Switch Joy-Con, with one piece attaching to each side of the phone. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’: Everything you need to know
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lands on Nintendo Switch on December 7. It's something of a greatest hits in the brawling franchise, featuring all of the series' fighters and a massive number of stages. We've compiled everything you need to know about the upcoming brawler in one easy to read place.
The Epic Games store is already luring indie studios away from Steam
The Epic Games Store is less than a week old, but it's already making waves among indie studios. Following on the heels of Ashen and Hades, multiple studios have announced that their games will be timed exclusives for the Epic Games Store. One studio even canceled its Steam release completely.
These are all the best trailers and new games revealed at The Game Awards 2018
The Game Awards 2018 featured a ton of new game reveals and announcements for existing games. From Mortal Kombat 11 to Far Cry New Dawn to a surprise new fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Game Awards gave us plenty to get excited for. Check out all of the trailers and announcements here.
‘Fallout 76’: Everything you need to know
Bethesda's Fallout 76 takes the open world series in a new direction. With an emphasis on co-op, survival, and rebuilding a broken world, it's far different from anything we've seen from the series or Bethesda to date. Here's everything you need to know about Fallout 76, including post-launch controversies.
‘Return of the Obra Dinn’ compels you to solve the seemingly impossible
Return of the Obra Dinn is the latest game from the mind behind the exemplary Papers, Please. Lucas Pope's latest experiment is a grand murder mystery set on a ghost ship in 1807. Rendered in 1-bit Macintosh-style graphics, Obra Dinn does a startlingly good job making the possible feel impossible.
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.
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ scene alludes to notorious 19th-century serial killers
Red Dead Redemption 2 is brimming with details and secrets. Historian Mike Stuchbery made an interesting connection between a strange occurrence on the Aberdeen Pig Farm and the Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers that terrorized Kansas. RDR2 is just the latest of many to allude to the family.
Everything you need to know about ‘Just Cause 4’
Just Cause 4 is the biggest Xbox One and PS4 release in December, and it looks like it will up the ante for the consistently over-the-top open world franchise. From story details to extreme weather to the freedom the game's systems provide, take a look at everything you can expect from Just Cause 4.
Nintendo scrambles to stop ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ leaks, piracy
Nintendo is dealing with a massive problem with its biggest holiday title, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pirated copies of the game and a mountain of leaks appeared online a full two weeks before the game's scheduled launch on December 7. Nintendo has issued copyright claims against many video leakers.
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ online mode gallops into open beta in November
Red Dead Redemption 2's online mode, dubbed Red Dead Online, won't be available when the game launches October 26, but you won't have to wait long. Red Dead Online, which takes cues from Grand Theft Auto Online, enters open beta in November. The online mode will be free for those who own the game.
Nintendo and Microsoft say they’re all-in on E3 after Sony bows out of 2019 event
Shortly after Sony announced it will not participate in E3 2019 for the first time, Microsoft and Sony announced the show will go on as usual for each software giant. E3 2019 now presents a unique opportunity for Sony's major competitors, as the PlayStation brand has stolen the show in recent years.
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Turf Wars’ sees Spidey confront the villainous Hammerhead
The second part of Marvel's Spider-Man's The City That Never Sleeps DLC swings into action on November 20. Titled Turf Wars, the new storyline is focused on Hammerhead, who is waging war across New York City. Along with new story missions and side content, Turf Wars introduces three new suits.
Faction-based PvP, new Vault openings coming to ‘Fallout 76’ after launch
Bethesda is already hard at work on post-launch content for Fallout 76. Following its November 14 release, expect to see new quests, events, and C.A.M.P. improvements. Faction-based PvP is also in the works, and more vaults will open. Hopefully we won't have to wait forever to find out what's inside.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ parachutes onto PlayStation 4 on December 7
Following months of speculation, PUBG Corp. has announced that PUBG is coming to PS4 on December 7. The PS4 version includes all three maps and major features, and you can get some PlayStation-themed apparel items by pre-ordering. PUBG will also debut a new, optional Survivor's Pass at launch.
Everyone’s favorite Pokémon turns gumshoe in ‘Detective Pikachu’ trailer
The first Detective Pikachu trailer has arrived, and it looks like a video game movie could actually be good? Voiced by Ryan Reynolds, Pikachu is undeniably cute in what is shaping up to be a family-friendly buddy comedy. The other Pokémon on display in the trailer range from odd to frightening.
Xbox gaming chief has sights set on improving Microsoft Store experience
Xbox chief Phil Spencer acknowledged that the Microsoft Store still has a ways to go to become a solid platform for PC gamers. Spencer promised to take on a bigger role to help fix the problems that plague the store, which currently suffers from bugs, download errors, and weird inconsistencies.