[ad_1] For people who have already played Uncharted 4, the other free game in April is Dirt Rally 2.0. While it won’t appeal to everyone, race sim fans will likely find a lot to like about the rally car game. If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, you’ll be able to download Uncharted 4 and Dirt […]
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‘Fortnite’ gets a bullet-stopping ‘Kingsman’ umbrella
[ad_1] The rain-defeating device also works as a melee weapon and even a temporary glider. Just don’t expect to pull off your best Mary Poppins impression — you’ll meet the ground much sooner than you would if you used your normal glider. The same update also introduces an inflatable crash pad that can save you […]
'Apex Legends' tournaments get a new online-only schedule
[ad_1] Respawn and EA's dreams of establishing Apex Legends as an esports staple aren't going according to plan. The Apex Legends Global Series team is moving its events online "for the time being" due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that me… [ad_2] Source link
Atari's latest attempt at milking nostalgia is a 'Pong' RPG
[ad_1] Atari is trying themed hotels, retro consoles and other efforts to reel in nostalgic gamers, but its latest may be its oddest yet: turn Pong into a one-of-a-kind role-playing game. It's developing a Pong Quest game that has you guiding a heroic… [ad_2] Source link
Twitch’s Mod View puts all of its moderation tools in one place
[ad_1] The company describes Mod View as a “customizable home” for all the tools moderators need to do their job. It features a series of widgets they can move and resize to their liking. Each one allows mods to complete an action they previously had to type into chat to execute. Twitch says the widgets […]
Ubisoft offers free games to encourage you to stay at home
[ad_1] Future offers will be available through Ubisoft’s Free Events site. There’s no doubt that Ubi is using this partly as a promotional tool for its catalog. You might try a game you skipped the first time around, or might feel compelled to subscribe to Uplay+ to see more. At the same time, it might […]
Steam limits game auto-updates to manage peak demand
[ad_1] Like Microsoft, Sony and others, Valve is grappling with a surge in game service use now that the pandemic has many people staying at home. This move might irk you if there are games that you play at sparse but regular intervals (say, once-a-week strategy game sessions), but it could be helpful if it […]
Niantic is doing more to help ‘Pokémon Go’ gamers play at home
[ad_1] The Niantic team is also rethinking how it handles live events like Pokémon Go Fest, although it doesn’t have more info to share at this stage. As with earlier tweaks, Niantic doesn’t have much choice. It’s hard to play a location-based game when you’re discouraged or even banned from leaving your home. This just […]
Riot’s competitive hero shooter ‘Valorant’ enters closed beta next week
[ad_1] To enter the closed beta, you’ll need to sign up for a Riot account, link it to Twitch and then watch people stream the game for a chance to get an invite. At the moment, the game is a PC exclusive. But with modest requirements across the board, don’t let that discourage you from […]
Microsoft disables Xbox gamerpic uploads to help its moderators
[ad_1] Microsoft cited “record numbers” of users across Xbox Live, Xbox Game Pass and Mixer as a factor, although it didn’t provide numbers. In a separate update on Azure, Microsoft said it was taking “proactive steps” to manage the strain on the servers themselves, such as delivering game updates during quiet hours. This won’t affect […]