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The four survivors get ready to, well, survive in Back 4 Blood
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Back 4 Blood Open Beta Set To Swarm PC And Consoles In August

If you're a fan of mowing down hordes of zombies, then rejoice, for the Back 4 Blood open beta is almost upon us. The co-op zombie shooter's open beta period starts this August for PC and consoles,…

June 11, 2021 | 10:01 EDT

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Among Us Geoff Keighley Mask Returns for Summer Game Fest 2021

The Among Us Geoff Keighley mask made its debut late last year. Now, it's going to be returning once again in celebration of Summer Game Fest 2021 as a Twitch Drop that you can get for watching the…

June 8, 2021 | 02:38 EDT

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Halo Infinite 2022 Calendar Confirms Choppers Are Coming Back

A new Halo Infinite calendar has revealed that a major vehicle from the previous games is coming back. With the return of the Brute enemy, the classic Chopper vehicle is making a comeback, and there'…

June 8, 2021 | 12:22 EDT

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Guilty Gear Strive Review

It’s hard to believe that the Guilty Gear series is over 20 years old at this point. A franchise from a relatively unknown developer that once turned the fighting genre on its head, Arc System Works…

June 7, 2021 | 06:00 EDT

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Halo Composer Marty O'Donnell Considers Retiring from the Gaming Industry

Legendary Halo composer Marty O'Donnell is apparently considering retirement from the gaming industry "for good" according to a series of tweets that have since been deleted. Marty O'Donnell is…

June 4, 2021 | 02:18 EDT

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Transform Into Aliens With the Minecraft Ben 10 DLC, Available Now

He's slimy, creepy, fast, and strong — and you can get started with a new adventure right now: the Minecraft Ben 10 DLC is available for purchase on the Minecraft Marketplace! Minecraft, on its own…

June 1, 2021 | 01:35 EDT

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Minecraft Caves And Cliffs Update Part 1 Release Date Announced

Mojang and Microsoft have announced the Minecraft Caves and Cliffs update release date for Part 1. You'll be able to get your hands on new blocks, new creatures, and plenty more in both Minecraft…

June 1, 2021 | 08:57 EDT

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You Can Now Get Among Us Free on the Epic Games Store

Epic Games and Innersloth have a rather surprising announcement — you can now get Among Us free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time as part of the Epic Mega Sale. Among Us is a cutesy social…

May 27, 2021 | 12:59 EDT

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Borderlands 3 Crossplay Nearly Here, But Not For PlayStation

Gearbox says a Borderlands 3 crossplay update is ready for release, but there's a hitch. Borderlands 3 won't be getting cross-play support for PlayStation consoles, meaning you'll only be able to…

May 27, 2021 | 08:44 EDT

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Call of Duty Bans 350K Accounts in Anti-Toxicity Effort

There have been more than 350,000 Call of Duty bans by its anti-toxicity team as part of its ongoing effort to address offensive language and names that may upset some players. Call of Duty: Black…

May 26, 2021 | 02:00 EDT

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Rust Console Edition Review

After years of promises, Rust Console Edition has finally received its big release. As someone who has gotten very into the survival genre since the pandemic began and hadn't played Rust since the…

May 25, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer First Impressions

After a surprisingly stellar outing with Season of the Chosen, expectations for the next stage of Destiny 2 were high. Season of the Splicer starts by introducing new characters and ideas teased in…

May 21, 2021 | 11:00 EDT

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Destiny 2 Vault of Glass Raid Race Arrives This Saturday

The Destiny 2 Vault of Glass Raid Race has been announced and will be arriving this Saturday, marking the first time such a competition is taking place in Bungie's multiplatform MMO. Destiny 2 is an…

May 18, 2021 | 01:30 EDT

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Knockout City

Ready to dodge some balls and take it to the streets against your friends? Have some fun with Knockout City, a team-based competitive multiplayer game by developer Velan studios. Your goal is simple…

May 23, 2021 | 08:57 EDT

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Animal Crossing Bathtub Glitch Lets You Play in the Pool

An Animal Crossing bathtub glitch has been discovered that lets you do something pretty cool — you can transport your player character into bathtubs and water to cool down for the summer. Animal…

May 13, 2021 | 02:00 EDT

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Among Us Twitch Mobile Integration & Discord Integration is Here

Among Us Twitch Mobile Integration and Discord Mobile Integration has arrived in a new update that will make it easier than ever to stream the game from your mobile device. If you haven't yet played…

May 12, 2021 | 01:55 EDT

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The State of Destiny 2: Season of the Chosen

With the closing ceremony of this year's Guardian Games, Destiny 2's Season of the Chosen is now wrapping up. While we have concerns regarding changes to come, it is also important to look back at…

May 10, 2021 | 12:00 EDT

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Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Nintendo Switch Release Date Delayed

The Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Nintendo Switch release date has been unexpectedly delayed, pushing back the surprising revival of this classic console game. If you've never played Baldur's Gate:…

May 7, 2021 | 02:08 EDT

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Rust World Revamp Update Overhauls the Map

Get ready for big changes — the Rust World Revamp Update has arrived, bringing some pretty big changes to the game's map along with a helping of some new content for gamers to enjoy. Rust is one of…

May 6, 2021 | 02:50 EDT

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Destiny 2's Transmog System Sounds Terrible

As Season of the Chosen wraps up for Destiny 2, Bungie revealed in one of their weekly update posts details for a long-requested feature: an armor transmog system. As people combed over this new…

May 6, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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More Minecraft Slabs and Stairs Would Make for a Better Game

There are quite a few Minecraft slabs and stairs available in the game. Not every single block type can be crafted into a new shape—and boy, would it be nice to have a little more variety. Minecraft…

May 5, 2021 | 01:00 EDT

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Halo MCC Custom Game Browser Now Available on PC For Limited time

Good news for fans of shooters — the Halo MCC Custom Game Browser is now in testing. Gamers now have the chance to play Halo: Reach custom games while 343 Industries runs some stress tests. Halo:…

April 29, 2021 | 03:24 EDT

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Free Monster Hunter Rise Item Pack Has Launched

A free Monster Hunter Rise item pack has launched to celebrate 6 million sales. Kamura Pack 2: Big Hit Celebration is here — and you can claim it in-game right now! Monster Hunter Rise is the newest…

April 28, 2021 | 02:22 EDT

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Dark Envoy Delivers an RPG With a Deadly Duo in 2022

The next great experience from Tower of Time developer Event Horizon Games has had a bit of a facelift, and that's not all — we now know that Dark Envoy is finally coming to PC and consoles next year…

April 26, 2021 | 05:23 EDT

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Next Animal Crossing Update Brings May Day Madness And More

Nintendo has revealed what's coming in the next Animal Crossing: New Horizons update. It's arriving in just a couple of days and will bring May Day tickets, International Museum Day fun, and Reese…

April 26, 2021 | 10:54 EDT

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EA Funneling Players Towards Loot Boxes In FIFA, Leaked Document Says

A leaked internal EA document has revealed that the company intentionally pushes players towards a game mode featuring loot boxes in FIFA 21. This comes at a moment when loot boxes - and EA in…

April 26, 2021 | 09:37 EDT

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Crucible

The first major game from developer Relentless Studios and publisher Amazon Game Studios, Crucible was a free-to-play massively multiplayer first-person shooter designed to be the first title to show…

April 25, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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The Destiny 2 Transmog System is a Grindy Mess

The Destiny 2 transmog system has been revealed by Bungie. While some more customization is always a welcome change, this new system might have a little too much grind for fashion-conscious players…

April 22, 2021 | 02:52 EDT

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New Minecraft Java Edition Snapshot Adds Dripstone Growth And More

Mojang has released a new Snapshot update for Minecraft: Java Edition. The latest snapshot switches up azaleas and dripstone in the game, as well as bringing some texture tweaks, some Caves and…

April 22, 2021 | 08:51 EDT

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Next Big Among Us Update To Bring 15 Player Lobbies And More

Innersloth has revealed details of what's coming in the new Among Us update. The studio is working on some pretty big features for the update, including a couple of oft-requested additions to the…

April 21, 2021 | 09:20 EDT

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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem

Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is a brand new, hack and slash RPG where you must travel across the world to battle the supernatural and more. You are one of the few survivors of a massacre, only to be…

May 23, 2021 | 08:51 EDT

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Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update Split In Two, Part Two Coming In Winter

The upcoming Minecraft Caves & Cliffs update has been delayed...sort of. Mojang says the update has been more difficult to develop than it anticipated, so it's splitting Caves & Cliffs in two…

April 14, 2021 | 11:26 EDT

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How Animal Crossing Ushered in the Age of Endless Games

Twenty-two years ago, the world was introduced to an animated raccoon (OK, technically a tanooki) real-estate investor, general store owner and probable mob boss. To say it was a simpler time would…

June 20, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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How Animal Crossing Ushered in the Age of Endless Games

Twenty years ago, the world was introduced to an animated raccoon (OK, technically a tanooki) real-estate investor, general store owner and probable mob boss. To say it was a simpler time would be an…

April 14, 2021 | 11:30 EDT

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Borderlands 3 Director's Cut Introduces New Boss, Themed Loot

The Borderlands 3 Director's Cut add-on has arrived, featuring the debut of the new boss Hemovorous the Invincible, new locations to explore, a set of three Vault Cards featuring themed gear, and…

April 8, 2021 | 01:48 EDT

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New Minecraft Snapshot Brings Big Changes to Ore

It's that time again! Minecraft Snapshot 21W14A has arrived, bringing some small but significant changes to the way Iron, Gold, and Copper ore works (and the usual batch of bug fixes, too).…

April 7, 2021 | 03:20 EDT

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False Call of Duty Zombies Bans Reportedly Caused by Bug

Dozens of incorrect Call of Duty Zombies bans have been reported by players, apparently due to a bug that is affecting certain games once they get to a high round. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War …

April 7, 2021 | 02:01 EDT

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Monster Hunter Rise 1.1.2 Update Fixes Save Corruption Bug

The Monster Hunter Rise 1.1.2 update has arrived, fixing a critical save lock bug that was plaguing unfortunate players along with a few other issues in the game. Monster Hunter Rise is the latest…

April 6, 2021 | 02:54 EDT

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Monster Hunter Rise Review

If only Monster Hunter Rise had come out a year ago when most of us were locked inside, bored, and without anything to do. Many looked to video games to fill in the void. For me, Animal Crossing: New…

April 9, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Monster Hunter Rise High Rank Guide

Fellow hunters, Monster Hunter Rise is a bona fide smash hit and many of you are already making your way towards endgame content: the High Rank hunts. But how exactly does this change to High Rank…

April 2, 2021 | 05:07 EDT

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Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Delayed Again

TT Games has announced a Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delay for an indefinite amount of time, with its new release date to be announced soon. It was originally revealed in 2019 and later delayed to …

April 2, 2021 | 11:18 EDT

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Among Us Player Count Jumps 500% with Airship Map Release

The Among Us player count has soared by more than 500% on Steam alone following the release of the new Airship map, and that's not all — the game's viewership on Twitch has also had similarly strong…

April 1, 2021 | 03:46 EDT

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Advanced Monster Hunter Rise Gathering Guide

Fellow hunters, if you've been following our guides on Monster Hunter Rise, there's a good chance you have some experience under your belt, and although you've already done some gathering in the game…

April 2, 2021 | 10:55 EDT

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Minecraft Snapshot 21W13A Brings Goats to Java

Goats are finally coming to Java Edition with the release of Minecraft Snapshot 21W13A, along with a number of changes to Caves & Cliffs features already available for testing on the platform.…

March 31, 2021 | 03:04 EDT

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Among Us Bigger Lobbies and Art Revamp in Development

Get ready to fix a ship with more friends — the much-desired Among Us bigger lobbies are finally in development, and that's not all that's coming in the future from Innersloth. Among Us has been…

March 31, 2021 | 02:43 EDT

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Monster Hunter Rise Gathering Guide | Early Gathering

Like its predecessor and pretty much every title in the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Rise has a huge focus on farming. If you’re planning on making any sort of progress, you’ll need to grab…

March 31, 2021 | 02:35 EDT

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Back 4 Blood

The spiritual successor to Valve's Left 4 Dead series, Back 4 Blood follows the same, zombified formula, where you and three other players must survive against a horde of infected as you race to a…

April 7, 2021 | 11:37 EDT

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How Monster Hunter Rise Differs from World

As we all rise to play the newest Monster Hunter game we’re noticing new things all over. The previous main entry Monster Hunter World drew quite the crowd and the DLC of Iceborne only did more for…

March 31, 2021 | 11:30 EDT