Bethesda versus freemium multiplayer sequels

How Dishonored, Skyrim and Fallout find success where none should be The game industry tells us many things to justify its various activities. Multiplayer is added to so many games because solo experiences are dying. Online passes are needed because used games are killing creativity. Creativity is dead because new intellectual property is too difficult to establish. Despite these claims, there is much evidence of success to the contrary. Single-player games that sell well, releases that survive without scads of launch day downloadable content, and companies that are doing just fine without having to wage war on the used game market....

June 27, 2025 · 9 min · 1913 words · Allison Hughes DVM

Cloud9 HCS signed jersey story gets a happy ending

Halo Infinite News A signed Cloud9 Jersey was stolen at HCS Raleigh. And the thief sold it on eBay for just $100. For those following the Halo esports scene, it should come as no surprise that Cloud9 are absolutely dominating the Halo Championship Series. They had overwhelming success back in December 2021 at HCS Raleigh, but behind the scenes, there was another story developing. Theft at HCS Raleigh The Cloud9 team took a one-of-a-kind signed jersey to theHCS Raleigh event, but before they could give it away as a prize to one lucky fan, it was stolen....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Crystal Williams

Dondozo joins Pokémon GO for the Sunkissed Shores event

Pokémon News The Big Catfish Pokémon from Paldea will make its Pokémon GO debut as part of an upcoming event. During the Sunkissed Shores event, players can encounter Dondozo, a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5. It’s a valuable catch if you already have Tatsugiri in your Pokémon GO collection, since their Pokédex entries are connected. Dondozo is described as a gluttonous Pokémon that’s terrible at finding food. To compensate for its lack of food-hunting skills, it can often be seen working with a Tatsugiri when catching prey....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Jason Gonzalez

E3: Metal Gear Solid HD Collection comparison shots

Konami released a ton of screenshots that let you compare the old and HD remakes of theMetal Gear Solidgames that comprise theMetal Gear Solid HD Collection. Check the gallery to see how the PSP version ofMetal Gear Solid: Peace Walkerand the PlayStation 2 versions ofMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyandMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eatermatch up with their PS3 HD counterparts. The collection is also coming to the Xbox 360, but just imagine it will look exactly the same for sanity’s sake....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Rebecca Velasquez

Every Desired Life in inZOI

inZOI Guides Here are all the desired life elements in inZOI. Choose wisely, as they will contribute to your character’s personality development. The Desired Life system in inZOI presents 16 distinct life paths. By selecting a Desired Life, players not only establish a foundational blueprint but also set the stage for their Zoi’s personal growth, career progression, and social interactions throughout their journey. In other words, choosing a Desired Life at the beginning of the game will allow you to have a more immersive experience in-game....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jason Robinson

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass: How to unlock everything

Fortnite Guides Here is your page-by-page breakdown of the Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass! The Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Battle Pass features a unique collection of characters headlined by Autobot Optimus Prime. Also included in the offering are newcomers, including Era, Trace, Rian, Lorenzo, and more. Let’s not forget the variety of Emotes, Back Blings, Pickaxes, and Gliders available to unlock. There is much to cover, and here is how you can unlock everything in the Battle Pass....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 192 words · Peter Walters

Fortnite OG Super Styles: How to unlock all three

Guides The Fortnite OG Super Styles are here! Fortnite’s latest patch just dropped, introducing the OG Season 7 update. Epic Games unlocked the second and final Battle Pass Bonus Rewards page. That means players can now acquire the three Super Styles offered in the FortniteOG Battle Pass. The Super Styles are available for Lil' Split, Renegade Lynx, and Omegarok. This guide explains how you can unlock all three of them....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Melissa Thompson

Granblue Fantasy: Versus DLC Djeeta and Soriz see slight delay on PC

Another seven days in the dojo Tomorrow sees the scheduled release of two new roster additions for gorgeous-looking fighterGranblue Fantasy: Versus, but it appears PC players will have to wait a little longer to get their mitts on the divineDjeetaand martial arts master,Soriz. Publisher XSEED has announced at the final hour that both characterswill be delayeduntil April 13 on the PC platform, withGF:Vdirector Tetsuya Fukuharaciting development issuesas the cause for the postponement....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Wendy Smith

Here’s when Splatoon 2’s Global Testfire will run this week

Also, don’t forget the Pro controller supports motion If you haven’t already, go download theSplatoon 2Global Testfire demo from the Switch eShop. you’re able to’t play it, but when the flood gates do open you’ll have one step over and done with if there are any technical issues. With that said, you can find the times below for the Testfire, which will run intermittently from this Friday, March 24, to Sunday March 26....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Mary Grant

How to complete Dissent in Destiny 2: The Final Shape

The Dissent storyline is one of the last main campaign quests inDestiny 2: The Final Shape.It’s a fairly challenging mission filled with a ton of formidable enemies and maze-like layouts. To help guide you through it, here’s how to complete Dissent inDestiny 2: The Final Shape. Destiny 2: The Final Shape Dissent mission guide For a complete overview of the Dissent quest, we’ll break down each step inDestiny 2: The Final Shape....

June 27, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Phillip Stevens

How to fix Fortnite voice chat not working on PC and console

Guides News Here’s how to fix voice chat in Fortnite on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and the Nintendo Switch. Voice chat in Fortnite lets players communicate with others. However, what happens when you’re able to’t talk to your teammates or hear them? Read on for instructions on how to fix your voice chat in Fortnite. Check your Fortnite voice chat channel options For PC players, ensure that you’re on the correct Fortnite voice chat channel....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 367 words · Karen Carpenter

Jingliu in Honkai Star Rail: Release date, kit and lore

Honkai: Star Rail News Jingliu’s unique DPS style has her consume both her own and her party’s health to deal increased damage. Is there a chill in the air, or is it just Honkai: Star Rail’s latest character Jingliu? Honkai developers MiHoYo have unveiled a brand new character, Jingliu, the Sword Master of the Luofu, as part of the 1.4 release. Jingliu was first teased over three months ago as part of the animated shortA Flash....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Kevin Turner

K7 Showoff takes Leo to the top of CEO Guilty Gear Strive

FGC News K7 Showoff showed up at CEO 2021 to take the first Guilty Gear Strive championship belt! CEO came back to the fighting game community in a big way this past weekend. The tournament had ten different fighting games, each one giving hours of hype matches. On Sunday, the event closed out with Guilty Gear Strive, and this hype newcomer did not disappoint. With over 700 entrants, the CEO Guilty Gear Strive bracket gave way to some of the hypest moments of the weekend....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Rachel Douglas