[ad_1] This definitely isn’t the first esports event to be affected by COVID-19. Blizzard cancelled Overwatch matches to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. It is one of the more prominent examples, though, and shows that some forms of pro-level competitive gaming can persist even when a health crisis makes it risky to gather […]
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Game Developers Conference will stream panels and awards for free
[ad_1] All the virtual talks will be available for free through the GDC Vault, while “many” will reach YouTube in the weeks and months ahead. Some of these talks will appeal primarily to developers. GDC has historically covered topics that may be interesting to many game fans, though, and this year’s may be no exception […]
'Horizon Zero Dawn' arrives on PC this summer
[ad_1] It turns out the reports were accurate: Sony will release Horizon Zero Dawn on PC. Herman Hulst, the company's recently promoted head of worldwide studios, confirmed the news in an interview with the PlayStation Blog. While Hulst didn't share an exac… [ad_2] Source link
Nintendo offers a rare discount on select Mario games
[ad_1] Leading the sale is Super Mario Maker 2 (Amazon, eShop). It’s currently $40, down from $60. Engadget senior editor Devindra Hardawar liked the Nintendo Switch release of Mario Maker a lot when he played it last year. According to eShop price tracker DekuDeals, $40 is the lowest price Super Mario Maker 2 has sold […]
NFL and 2K revive their partnership to make more football games
[ad_1] The multi-year deal promises multiple titles, and the first could arrive in 2021. The partners have not shared specific game titles, developers or financial terms. But 2K confirmed that the projects are in “early development.” The NFL and 2K previously worked together on the NFL 2K franchise, which ran from 1999 to 2004, when […]
‘Command & Conquer Remastered Collection’ arrives on June 5th
[ad_1] Besides graphical enhancements, EA says fans can expect to find updated controls and a tweaked user interface. The bundle will feature full multiplayer support out of the box. There will be one-on-one quick matches, elo-based matchmaking, leaderboards and replays. One of the studios that helped develop the Command & Conquer Remastered Collection was Petroglyph […]
‘Phantasy Star Online 2’ will finally come to North America next week
[ad_1] You’d be right to be wary of such promises, of course. Sega has been saying for years that the game was heading to the US, and then in 2013 announced a delay without explanation. Things have been largely silent since then, although an English language version was released in Southeast Asia not long after. […]
Former Nintendo exec Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board
[ad_1] The recently retired exec justified the move by contending that the industry needed a “healthy and vibrant” GameStop. The new positions come as part of a larger shakeup of GameStop’s board. Four directors are retiring in June of this year, while two more will leave in June 2021. The median tenure for someone on […]
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ is a free battle royale game launching tomorrow
[ad_1] At launch, the title will feature two gameplay modes — battle royale and plunder — and a single map called Verdansk that can support up to 150 players simultaneously. In plunder mode, the goal is to finish the match with the most money by searching the map for loot, taking down other players and […]
Best Buy discounts the entry MacBook Air to its best price yet
[ad_1] The good news is Best Buy has also discounted the 256GB variant. At the moment, you can buy the gold and silver models for $1,050, and the space gray one for $1,100. We’ve seen the 256GB MacBook Air sell for less in the past, but that was part of a short Amazon deal of […]