[ad_1] Smyths/Engadget Such a move would be huge for the Halo franchise. But it’s not all that shocking in 2020. Last year, for instance, Infinity Ward released Call of Duty: Warzone — a battle royale successor to Blackout, which was only available through Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — as its own free-to-play experience. […]
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Epic Games Store adds support for community-made mods
[ad_1] Besides its exclusives, something PC gamers have consistently criticized the Epic Games Store over is its less robust feature set than Steam. Mod support was one of the big ones. The Steam Workshop allows you to download, install and manage modifications easily. And for all of the things Steam could do better, mod support is […]
2K’s upcoming NFL games will feature real pro players
[ad_1] 2K’s forthcoming football games will feature real NFL pros thanks to a new deal the publisher signed with the NFL Players Association. The agreement allows the company to use the names, numbers, images and likenesses of more than 2,000 current professional NFL players. “We’re thrilled to be working with the NFLPA and OneTeam to […]
Netflix is reportedly working on an animated Splinter Cell series
[ad_1] After a seven-year hiatus, Splinter Cell could soon make a comeback. Variety reports Netflix and series publisher Ubisoft are working on an animated adaption of the long-running stealth game series, with John Wick franchise co-creator Derek Kolstad on writing duties. Kolstad is also said to be an executive producer on the adaptation. Netflix has reportedly ordered […]
‘Hyper Scape’ is coming to PS4 and Xbox One on August 11th
[ad_1] Hyper Scape Season 1 starts August 11! Our first season introduces a new weapon, a new hack, new limited-time game modes, a 100-tier Battle Pass, and more. Oh, and did we mention that Hyper Scape Season 1 is coming to XBOX ONE and PlayStation 4? pic.twitter.com/HneNXHfTMB — Hyper Scape (@HyperScapeGame) July 30, 2020 Season […]
A Pac-Man edition of ‘Monopoly’ includes a mini arcade game
[ad_1] Pac-Man just turned 40 years old and to help mark the anniversary, there’s a new version of Monopoly centered around the iconic character. It includes a digital banking unit that doubles as a mini arcade game you play whenever you pass Go. You’ll play for points instead of cash in Monopoly Arcade Pac-Man, and […]
Razer updates its BlackShark headset with THX spatial audio
[ad_1] The BlackShark V2 is a souped-up version of that model. It has titanium-coated 50mm drivers that deliver THX spatial audio with “added vocal clarity,” ultra-soft ear cushions and a removable version of the same mic. You can connect it to a USB sound card, and you’ll have what Razer describes as advanced audio and […]
Riot ends Saudi Arabian esports deal following fan and caster backlash
[ad_1] “I am let down by the LEC today,” Indiana ‘Froskurinn’ Black, an LEC caster tweeted shortly afterwards. “There have been many good days to be a member of the LEC team, today is not one of those days,” fellow caster Daniel ‘Drakos’ Drakos tweeted. Other members of the LEC broadcast team, including Andrew ‘Vedius’ […]
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ will support one VR headset this fall
[ad_1] Microsoft The Reverb is a product of collaboration among Microsoft, Valve and HP, and the G2 model is due to land in the fall, likely with Flight Simulator support in tow. The headset is priced at $600. Flight Simulator lands on August 18th, and it comes in three flavors, each at a different price […]
Apple’s App Store antitrust questions will be uncomfortable for Valve
[ad_1] Steam went live in 2003, five years before the debut of the App Store. It was Valve’s attempt to streamline the update process for its own games — notably Counter-Strike — with a pipeline for software fixes built directly into the client. Valve made Steam mandatory with the release of Half-Life 2 in 2004, […]