There are a few interesting guns to be claimed from the Pale Heart of the Traveler in Destiny 2’s new expansion, The Final Shape, but The Call is the standout. This little sidearm fires rockets–it was only the second rocket-assisted sidearm to come to Destiny 2, with the first being …
Read More »Bungie Announces Mass Layoffs Less Than Two Months After Destiny 2: The Final Shape's Launch
Destiny developer Bungie has announced a significant round of layoffs, in what is just the latest example of a round of layoffs affecting more than 100 people. “Due to rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions, it has become clear that we need to …
Read More »EA Teases Next Battlefield Game, Saying It's Among Company's Most Ambitious Projects Ever
EA’s Battlefield 2042 was something of a disappointment for the company, but the franchise remains popular and is set to expand with a major new installment. During EA’s latest earnings briefing, CEO Andrew Wilson said making the new Battlefield game is a top priority for EA right now, adding that …
Read More »Mafia: Definitive Edition Comes To Game Pass In August
2K and Hangar 13 have announced that Mafia: Definitive Edition will be added to Game Pass on August 13 for console, PC, and cloud. Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of the 2002 game with extra features such as additional vehicles, weapons, and outfits. It also implements Mafia 3’s gameplay …
Read More »Microsoft Gaming Marks 500 Million Monthly Players, Notes Fallout TV Show's Impact On Game Pass
In its latest financial earnings call, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella celebrated a major milestone for the company’s gaming division, reporting 500 million monthly active users across all platforms and devices. While the success has clearly been influenced by Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision, the Fallout TV show also got a shoutout …
Read More »This Fortnite Cybertruck Bug Might Get You Killed
The Tesla Cybertruck has been the subject of jokes and memes since the very moment it was announced, and they didn’t slow down at all once the thing came out earlier this year–its launch was greeted with all sorts of severe issues, which have sparked multiple recalls. Now, the Fortnite …
Read More »This Guy Rebuilt The Original Final Fantasy 7 In LittleBigPlanet 2, And It's Awesome
Nearly 27 years after the original game’s release, Final Fantasy 7 superfan Jamie Colliver has finished his magnum opus: A shot-for-shot remake of the original PlayStation 1 game, created entirely via LittleBigPlanet 2. Colliver’s remake reimagines the original game as a platformer, with every scene, every location, every line of …
Read More »Destiny 2 Perfect Paradox God Roll Guide
Saint-14’s shotgun, Perfect Paradox, was a serious powerhouse in Destiny 2 when it was released way back in the Curse of Osiris expansion, and then again during the Season of Dawn. It’s been a while, but Echoes Act 2 has brought the weapon back in a big way with a …
Read More »Madden NFL 25's Franchise Mode Aims To Put Players In The Coach's Seat
Franchise mode in Madden NFL 25 will undergo some significant changes. To add an extra level of immersion, Madden NFL 25 now includes personality management and storylines, changes to how the draft is done, and more. The draft will now include a simulated event that’s meant to mirror how the …
Read More »The First Descendant's First Major Update Adds A Very Lucio-Inspired Playable Character
The first major update for The First Descendant is here, and it adds two new playable characters, including one that looks to have definitely taken some inspiration from Blizzard’s popular hero shooter, Overwatch. Her name is Luna, a music-blasting DJ Descendant who blasts sound waves at foes and can support …
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