[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 […]
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 […]
Google and Adidas prep smart insoles that tie into ‘FIFA Mobile’
[ad_1] It’s not certain how much the insoles will cost, but Adidas and Google have teased an announcement on March 10th. You can safely presume that both sides have high hopes for the insole. This will both help Adidas push its footwear to would-be Messis, while Google could make Jacquard more accessible to people who […]
'Halo: Combat Evolved' remaster is now available for PC
[ad_1] It took a while, but the remastered version of the original Halo has finally reached PCs. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is now available as part of the Master Chief Collection through Steam, the Microsoft Store and the Xbox Game Pass PC beta. It… [ad_2] Source link
The next ‘Destiny 2’ season tasks you with saving the Last City (again)
[ad_1] Competitive multiplayer may be the highlight for some. As hinted earlier, this season brings back the original Destiny‘s Trials of Osiris. The weekend 3v3 elimination mode unlocks your character’s full potential and rewards win streaks with special gear, among other perks. You can also expect a Guardian Games event starting April 12th that rewards […]