Overwatch 2‘s “What’s Next” livestream contained a ton of new information about the in-development sequel, including a reduction to team sizes. Peppered throughout the two-hour presentation were other details around new maps and modes, as well as adjustments to some heroes, which have been rounded up down below to help …
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After 12 years at Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch‘s lead character artist Renaud Galand has left the company to “embark on a new exciting adventure.” Galand shared the news in a lengthy Instagram post featuring a photo of his badge with the words “Team 4” on it, a reference to the internal …
Read More »Ubisoft Counters Report On Company's "Minimal" Changes To Toxic Work Culture
The French publication Le Télégramme published an investigative report in early May on Ubisoft following the company’s wave of accusations that surged last year. The findings suggest little has been done to “foster an inclusive and positive work environment,” as CEO Yves Guillemot said in October 2020. However, Ubisoft insists …
Read More »Overwatch 2 PvP Stream: How To Watch Today's "What's Next" Presentation
Overwatch 2‘s two-hour “What Next” livestream goes live today and with it comes a look at some brand-new PvP gameplay. Check below for the embedded video, as well as a little about what will be featured during the presentation, including an extended look at the upcoming hero shooter. [Update: The …
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My Hero Academia: The Strongest Hero, an open-world action-RPG based on the anime and manga of the same name, is out now on Android and iOS. Though it’s free, The Strongest Hero does contain in-app purchases. The Strongest Hero lets players control various My Hero Academia characters, including All Might …
Read More »Overwatch Anniversary Limited-Time Event Now Live With New Skins
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Read More »Guilty Gear Voice Actor Resigns So Black Women Can Be Cast
The voice actor for Guilty Gear Xrd’s Ramlethal Valentine won’t return to voice the character in the Strive sequel. Erin Fitzgerald announced on Twitter that she “happily stepped away so they could cast more appropriately.” Earlier this month, it was announced that Laura Stalh (Hunter x Hunter, The Promised Neverland) …
Read More »Valorant Pro Sinatraa Suspended For Six Months Following Sexual Assault Allegations
A Valorant Esports committee has issued a six-month suspension to Jay “Sinatraa” Won following an investigation into sexual assault allegations levied at the former Overwatch MVP last March. The Competitive Operations team, a committee within Valorant Esports responsible for enforcing policy regulations, said the suspension was a result of Won …
Read More »Rainbow Six Siege Operation North Star Teased
While Rainbow Six Siege Year 6 Season 1 is underway, information about Season 2 of the shooter is now leaking. To get ahead of the rumors, Ubisoft has announced that the new content drop is called Operation North Star, corroborating what a Rainbow Six Siege dataminer previously revealed. The game’s …
Read More »Subnautica: Below Zero And Free Subnautica Update Out Now
Subnautica: Below Zero, the sequel to 2018’s deep sea survival simulator of the same name, is now available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Creator Unknown Worlds Entertainment shared a new trailer highlighting the frigid environments players will endure in the game. The trailer, …
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