[ad_1] Minecraft Earth‘s early access release is finally rolling out to countries around the world, although it’s not necessarily available where you might expect it. Mojang and Microsoft have confirmed that the augmented reality game is now available on Android and iOS in nine countries. The UK is the most recent addition, but it’s also […]
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‘Rocket League’ will allow players to trade its not-quite-loot boxes
[ad_1] To get everyone on the same page, Rocket League will convert any existing loot crates players have in their inventory to blueprints when the update goes live in December. When you launch the game, they’ll be there waiting for you to reveal what they can turn into. The one thing to note here is […]
Amazon snaps up Critical Role animated series as a Prime exclusive
[ad_1] You should hear more about the “logistical details” of the arrangement in late 2020. The core cast members will both reprise their roles and serve as executive producers, including Matthew Mercer (McCree in Overwatch) and Laura Bailey (Nadine Ross in Uncharted). Vox Machina will revolve around a story from Critical Role’s campaign that sees […]
YouTube star Jarvis banned from ‘Fortnite’ over cheating
[ad_1] Critics like The Fortnite Guy have argued that a permanent ban was unfair to Jarvis, pointing out that he got a permanent ban while players who cheated in a pro tournament got away with a temporary ban and even competed in the Fortnite World Cup. In theory, Epic was playing favorites. However, Epic stressed […]
Top Twitch streamer CouRage jumps to YouTube
[ad_1] CouRage will be a familiar face to streaming and esports fans. He has more than 2.1 million Twitch followers and already had a sizable presence on YouTube with almost 1.9 million subscribers. Along with streaming his own gameplay, Dunlop’s known for esports hosting and commentating, including at Call of Duty and Fortnite events. He’ll […]
Hideo Kojima says his game studio may venture into filmmaking
[ad_1] Kojima’s film influences became obvious in 1998’s Metal Gear: Solid. The PlayStation hit was a 3D update to Hideo Kojima’s earlier Metal Gear games, which were released on 8-bit computers like the MSX. The game stunned audiences with its visual atmosphere, orchestral soundtrack and dramatic dialogue that set the bar for future triple-A action […]
‘Dota 2’ will match players sooner if they’re open to different roles
[ad_1] It works on a credit system that provides more Fast Queue games the more you’re willing to play any role. You get four games (on top of the one you’re playing) each time you play solo. Two-player parties earn two games each, while three-player teams earn a game each. Five-player stacks will always enter […]
‘WoW’ Shadowlands expansion will revamp the leveling system
[ad_1] From a gameplay standpoint, players will explore five new zones, and the game is getting a new leveling experience. The progress from levels 1 – 10 will be completely revamped, before players can explore any of the previous expansions while they progress from 10 to 50. Once a character reaches level 50, then they […]
Blizzard’s 2019 event opened with an apology for its response to protests
[ad_1] Along with announcements of new games and expansions, the opening remarks from Blizzcon 2019 included a reference to how the company handled a Hearthstone pro who voiced support for Hong Kong protesters in a post-match interview. Blizzard banned the player, “Blitzchung,” for a year, stripped him of his winnings and cut ties with the […]
Blizzard unveils ‘Overwatch 2’ at BlizzCon
[ad_1] The Overwatch team is introducing character leveling this time around. There’ll be unlockable abilities (or “talents”) for the hero missions and possibly story missions, but you won’t be able to customize hero abilities in player-vs.-player modes. You can expect to see several heroes join the ranks, including the long-rumored Sojourn. The current heroes will […]