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Halo Wars 2 Beta is Live; Watch a Gameplay Tutorial

With the open beta finally available for Halo Wars 2, a new gameplay tutorial shows off the new mode Blitz and how it changes traditional RTS gameplay.

By Derek Nichols on 12 June 2017

Sniper Elite 4 Review

Sniper Elite 4 may lack the bells and whistles of other World War 2-based shooters, but its top tier shooting mechanics and enticing maps make it a fun experience for the creative sniper.

By Rob Gordon on 30 May 2017

For Honor Tops UK Sales Charts

For Honor reaches number one in the UK sales charts in its first week of release, beating out the likes of Grand Theft Auto 5 and FIFA 17 to claim the top spot.

By Rob Gordon on 30 May 2017

Ghost Recon: Wildlands Review

Ghost Recon: Wildlands offers an incredibly expansive open-world shooter with plenty of customizations, but shines brightest when players have three friends along for the ride.

By Denny Connolly on 13 March 2017

Destiny: Xur Location and Items

We have the early scoop on where to find the vendor Xur and what exotic armor and weapons he has available to Destiny players for the weekend of March 10th.

By Anthony Taormina on 10 March 2017

How Many Planets to Explore in Mass Effect: Andromeda?

Yesterday, developer BioWare released a new gameplay video for Mass Effect: Andromeda highlighting the exploration gamers will enjoy...

By Boston Blake on 05 March 2017

Is the Resident Evil 7 DLC Worth It?

Resident Evil 7‘s first two DLC packs have been available for all platforms for a little over a week now, giving fans plenty of time...

By Dalton Cooper on 04 March 2017

For Honor Review

For Honor is a must-play title for anyone that’s looking for a fresh take on multiplayer; it’s fun, it has plenty of depth, and the new game hits hard.

By Brad Jones on 25 February 2017

Prey Lets Players Turn Into Toilet Paper

With just a few months to go until Prey launches worldwide, Bethesda has started highlighting the powers and abilities players will have at their disposal in greater detail. One such abilit...

By Dalton Cooper on 23 February 2017

Why Mass Effect: Andromeda Ditches the Power Wheel

Mass Effect: Andromeda represents some big departures from previous gameplay elements in the series, but perhaps none of them have be...

By Cody Gravelle on 20 February 2017

Fallout 4 VR is the 'Whole Game', Promises Bethesda

Fallout 4 and Skyrim game director Todd Howard confirms that the upcoming Fallout 4 VR title will comprise of the whole game and fans can play from start to finish. Ever since Fallout 4 wa...

By Alexander Pan on 18 February 2017

Outlast 2 Demo Appears Unexpectedly

Outlast 2 now has a playable demo, currently available on the European PlayStation Store, allowing players to get a taste of the horrifying game that’s set to release in 2017.

By Maxwell Jeffery on 17 February 2017

For Honor: Betas Host 6M, Largest PC Beta for Ubisoft

Ubisoft divulges details for For Honor‘s betas, revealing the game’s successes in hosting over 6 million players and having the large...

By Kyle Sledge on 14 February 2017

Destiny Patch Unintentionally Changes Perks Gamewide

The latest Destiny weapon balance patch unintentionally changes how health regeneration perks work across the game instead of only affecting the targeted Bladedancer class. Destiny players...

By Weston Albert on 14 February 2017

Destiny's New Weapon Balance Patch is Live

Destiny’s new balancing patch makes changes to Special Ammo, weapons, and classes, and unintentionally changes how Health Regen perks work across the game. The latest Destiny patch, number...

By Weston Albert on 14 February 2017

Halo Wars 2 Review

Halo Wars 2 is an accessible RTS with an engrossing campaign and exciting multiplayer matches, but suffers from technical issues and a lack of content for Blitz mode.

By Dalton Cooper on 10 February 2017

New Yooka-Laylee Footage Shows Off Unseen World

The upcoming Playtonic Games-developed title Yooka-Laylee shows off footage from a never-before-seen world called Capital Cashino, and it looks like a ton of fun.

By AJ Caulfield on 07 February 2017

Yooka-Laylee Has Gone Gold

After an incredibly successful Kickstarter campaign, the upcoming 3D platform-adventure game Yooka-Laylee has gone gold, well ahead of its release date this spring.

By Curt Hutson on 01 February 2017

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed Again

Ubisoft reveals that South Park: The Fractured But Whole has been delayed yet again, with the much-wanted title now being pushed back into the next fiscal year.

By Rob Gordon on 30 January 2017

Overwatch: Year of the Rooster Legendary Skins Leak

Four legendary skins leak for the upcoming Overwatch event Year of the Rooster, revealing new looks for the characters Winston, Roadhog, Zenyatta, and Reinhardt. Blizzard is following up it...

By Dalton Cooper on 20 January 2017

Call of Cthulhu: Depths of Madness Trailer

Focus Home Interactive releases the new Depths of Madness trailer for Call of Cthulhu, giving gamers a glimpse of the mind-bending terrors that await in the game. Although H.P. Lovecraft wa...

By Rob Gordon on 20 January 2017

ME: Andromeda Producer Promises Lots of Romance Options

Mass Effect producer Michael Gamble answers a fan question which eloquently asks how many romance options will be available in Mass Effect: Andromeda. As the impending release of Mass Effe...

By John Jacques on 17 January 2017

ME: Andromeda on Scorpio Under Consideration by BioWare

Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s Creative Director, Mac Walters, suggests the possibility of BioWare’s forthcoming science fiction game getting a version for Project Scorpio. About a couple of mon...

By Kyle Sledge on 17 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Adds Crafting and Melee Weapons

While answering fan questions on Twitter, Mass Effect Andromeda lead designer Ian Frazier confirms players can craft their own gear including new melee weapon types. With time quickly count...

By Derek Nichols on 17 January 2017

Resident Evil 7 Can Be Completed in 10 Hours

Resident Evil 7 spoilers have begun flooding the Internet, with players revealing everything about the game from completion time to details about its ending. Gamers that hope to stay pure...

By Anthony Taormina on 16 January 2017

Rumor – ME: Andromeda and South Park Release Dates Leak

An online listing from Microsoft potentially leaks the release dates for BioWare’s Mass Effect: Andromeda and Ubisoft’s South Park: The Fractured But Whole.

By Kyle Sledge on 11 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Multiplayer Will Impact Story

According to Mass Effect series producer Mike Gamble, the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s multiplayer mode will impact the single player story campaign. Mass Effect 3‘s multiplayer compon...

By Dalton Cooper on 10 January 2017

ME: Andromeda PC Pre-Load Date Potentially Revealed

A report claims that the pre-load date for the PC version of BioWare’s forthcoming science fiction title, Mass Effect: Andromeda, can be seen through EA’s Origin service. Now that BioWare f...

By Kyle Sledge on 10 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Reveals New Image of Tempest

The video game developer BioWare officially reveals a brand new screenshot of the Tempest space ship from its forthcoming science fiction title Mass Effect: Andromeda. Just a couple of days...

By Kyle Sledge on 10 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Won't Have a Season Pass

BioWare general manager Aaryn Flynn reveals on Twitter that Mass Effect: Andromeda won’t have a Season Pass, and said more info about DLCs will be coming later. With the holiday buying seas...

By Boston Blake on 10 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda - EA Access Users Play Early

The official Mass Effect Twitter page responds to a fan’s question, revealing that the upcoming Mass Effect: Andromeda will be playable early for EA Access subscribers. One of the perks of...

By Dalton Cooper on 09 January 2017

Yooka-Laylee Trailer Shows Off Multiplayer Gameplay

Playtonic Games releases a new trailer for the upcoming Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee that shows off some of the game’s multiplayer gameplay.

By Dalton Cooper on 07 January 2017

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier Episode 1 & 2 Review

Episodes 1 and 2 of The Walking Dead: A New Frontier improve upon the series’ existing formula, offering an emotionally trying story and a new coat of gameplay polish.

By Sarah Fields on 06 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda Actors Talk Voicing Ryder Twins

Tom Taylorson and Fryda Wolff, the voices behind the Ryder twins in Mass Effect: Andromeda, star in a video that details their relationship in and out of game. It has been a strong start to...

By Cody Gravelle on 03 January 2017

Mass Effect: Andromeda - Longer Gameplay Videos Coming

A BioWare employee hints on Twitter that there will be longer gameplay demos of Mass Effect: Andromeda soon, while an insider suggests a marketing blitz is coming. Mass Effect: Andromeda mi...

By Cody Gravelle on 03 January 2017

Resident Evil 7 Demo Guide: All Endings and Secrets

Use this guide to the recently released Resident Evil 7 PlayStation Plus demo to see all the endings, find all the hidden items, and discover all the secrets. One of the biggest surprises f...

By Dalton Cooper on 18 December 2016

Final Fantasy 15 Review

Final Fantasy 15 attempts to deliver an action-oriented RPG road trip that can please both old school fans and draw in fresh blood. It’s a tall order, but the bro-themed road trip pulls it...

By Denny Connolly on 09 December 2016

Yooka-Laylee Release Date Revealed

Playtonic Games announces the release date for Yooka-Laylee, and confirms that the game won’t see a release on the Wii U as a result of ‘unforeseen technical issues.’

By Brad Jones on 07 December 2016

Dead Rising 4 Review

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of the fan-favorite protagonist Frank West and the setting in which he debuted, but there are shortcomings scattered about the chaotic landscape. It’s odd to...

By Riley Little on 05 December 2016

New South Park Trailer Teases 'Coon Conspiracy'

Ubisoft releases a new story trailer for South Park: The Fractured But Whole that teases a mysterious ‘Coon Conspiracy’ involving a missing cat named Scrambles.

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November 2016

NBA 2K17 is September's Best-Selling Game

A spate of sports games dominate the NPD Group’s September game sales charts for 2016, with 2K Sports’ basketball title NBA 2K17 taking the number one spot. As evidenced by recent findings...

By Kyle Sledge on 25 October 2016

Destiny Previews Changes to How Silver Dust Works

The economy of Silver Dust, the new material added in the Rise of Iron expansion, will be getting some changes very soon based on feedback from the game’s fans. Silver Dust is a new form o...

By Weston Albert on 23 October 2016

Battlefield 1 Guide: How to Unlock All Weapons

With Battlefield 1 releasing this week, gamers will be searching for the best weapons to use in the game. Here’s our guide to unlocking all weapons in Battlefield 1. With the official launc...

By Boston Blake on 23 October 2016

Destiny Player Beats Aksis Solo

After 8 weeks of trying and a light level boost from Heroic Mode, one Destiny player finally beats the Aksis boss fight in the Wrath of the Machine raid solo. After nearly 8 weeks since the...

By Anthony Taormina on 23 October 2016

The Orange Box is Now Playable on Xbox One

Microsoft adds The Orange Box, Galaga Legions, and Joe Danger 2: The Movie from Hello Games to the lineup of Xbox 360 games backward compatible on Xbox One. When Microsoft first announced X...

By Dalton Cooper on 22 October 2016

Destiny Fan Creates Awesome Anime Opening Cinematic

A Destiny fan answers the question, “What would an anime opening look like for Destiny?” by cutting together a really spectacular spoof of common anime tropes. Destiny has been described by...

By Weston Albert on 21 October 2016

Outlast 2 Delayed to 2017

Game developer Red Barrels Games officially announces its forthcoming first-person survival horror title Outlast 2 gets a delay until the beginning of 2017.

By Kyle Sledge on 14 October 2016

For Honor Alpha Statistics and Community Feedback

For Honor producer Stephane Cardin reveals some interesting alpha statistics and a number of tweaks and changes coming to the game based on player feedback. The alpha test that ran last mo...

By Derek Nichols on 14 October 2016

Destiny Mission May Hide Secrets, Bungie Dev Reveals

In a recent livestream, Bungie hints that Destiny: Rise of Iron may have a secret or two left for players to uncover including a mysterious code hidden on the PvP map, Last Exit. By now, pl...

By Derek Nichols on 13 October 2016

Destiny: The Best Subclasses for Wrath of the Machine

In order to conquer the challenges of Destiny‘s new raid, here are the most effective subclass builds for each of Wrath of the Machine’s boss encounters. Destiny‘s new raid, Wrath of the Ma...

By Weston Albert on 13 October 2016

Overwatch Guide: Beat Junkenstein's Revenge Hard Mode

Gaining victory on Overwatch‘s new brawl gametype, Junkenstein’s Revenge, on Hard Mode is no easy task, but it is doable by playing smart and following these tips. Overwatch‘s new seasonal...

By Weston Albert on 12 October 2016

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Combat Rigs Trailer

Activision releases a new trailer for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare that details all six of the Combat Rigs that players use in the game’s multiplayer mode. There are some people that like...

By Dalton Cooper on 12 October 2016

Gears of War 4 Review

Gears of War makes its grandiose return on Xbox One and PC, and those sorely missing the series can rest easy knowing that the franchise is back and better than ever. Gears of War: Judgmen...

By Riley Little on 12 October 2016

Halo Wars 2 Story Will Have 'Big Impact' on Halo 6

343 Industries teases that the upcoming real-time strategy game Halo Wars 2 will have a ‘big impact’ on the events of the next first-person shooter Halo game.

By Dalton Cooper on 10 October 2016

Gears of War 4 Credit Earning Rates Increased

A new update for Gears of War 4 introduces another change to the credit earning system as The Coalition tries to appease fans upset at the way card packs are priced. It didn’t take long for...

By John Jacques on 10 October 2016

For Honor is Ditching Split-Screen

Unfortunately for couch co-op fans, For Honor game producer Stephane Cardin reveals that the game will not support split-screen as previously promised. Ever since its surprising reveal trai...

By Dalton Cooper on 10 October 2016

Destiny Players Defeat Raid Boss Without Firing a Shot

A group of Destiny fans defeats Aksis, the final boss of the new Wrath of the Machine raid, without firing their guns and using only grenades and melee attacks. Destiny: Rise of Iron‘s raid...

By Weston Albert on 09 October 2016

Overwatch Gets the NES Treatment

YouTube channel Rkade Soup gives Blizzard’s hit multiplayer shooter Overwatch the 8-bit NES treatment, reimagining the game as a side-scrolling co-op beat ’em up. With a player base of over...

By Alexander Pan on 09 October 2016

BioShock Collection Finally Gets Important PC Patch

2K finally releases a patch for BioShock: The Collection on PC, addressing issues such as mouse acceleration, crashing at regular intervals, and mouse button mapping. Released last month, B...

By Jasmine Henry on 08 October 2016

Overwatch: Sombra, Details on Halloween Event Leaked

An image of what appears to be the new Overwatch character Sombra leaks online, along with more details on the game’s rumored upcoming Halloween event. A couple of days ago, Halloween loot...

By Dalton Cooper on 08 October 2016

Final Fantasy 15 PC Port Would Take A Year To Develop

Final Fantasy 15‘s Hajime Tabata dashes the hopes of fans who were hoping a PC port of the upcoming RPG would be in development and completed shortly after its console launch. Recent foota...

By Cody Gravelle on 08 October 2016

New Yooka-Laylee Trailer Features Shovel Knight

Playtonic Games releases a new trailer for the upcoming Banjo Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee, revealing that the game will feature a surprise cameo from Shovel Knight.

By Alexander Pan on 07 October 2016

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Beta Details Revealed

Activision releases details about the upcoming Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta, including which Combat Rigs, maps, and Mission Teams will be included. Next weekend, gamers will get thei...

By Boston Blake on 07 October 2016

Star Wars Battlefront Coming to EA Access This Year

Electronic Arts confirms that Star Wars Battlefront, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, and EA Sports UFC 2 are all being added to the EA Access Vault before the end of the year. For $5 a month, or $3...

By Dalton Cooper on 07 October 2016

Destiny Guide: What Swords Reflect with New Artifact

Don’t miss a full breakdown of everything swords can reflect with the newly added artifact Memory of Radegast, including supers, grenades, weapons, and more. Destiny: Rise of Iron revamped...

By Weston Albert on 05 October 2016

Yooka-Laylee Will Release on Disc

Playtonic Games announces that Yooka-Laylee will be getting a physical disc release. Kickstarter backers will be examine their options in the near future.

By John Jacques on 01 October 2016

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed Until 2017

Publisher and developer Ubisoft officially announces that the forthcoming role-playing game South Park: The Fractured But Whole gets a delay until 2017.

By Kyle Sledge on 30 September 2016

Modern Warfare Remastered Campaign Trailer Looks Great

Activision releases the launch trailer for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered, showing the improved visuals alongside classic missions from the almost ten year old shooter. Call of D...

By Derek Nichols on 29 September 2016

Destiny Skeleton Keys Guide

Less than a week ago Bungie introduced players to Destiny: Rise of Iron, the first major expansion for the shooter in a year. The DLC add-on brought with it a ton of new content, a new raid...

By Anthony Taormina on 28 September 2016

For Honor Single Player Campaign Is a 'Full Experience'

Publisher and developer Ubisoft assures fans that the single player campaign for its forthcoming hack-and-slash title For Honor contains a “full experience.” With Ubisoft having recently ge...

By Kyle Sledge on 26 September 2016

New Mafia 3 Trailer Highlights Weapons

Mafia 3 receives a brand new trailer, showing off how protagonist Lincoln Clay is able to efficiently use a variety of weapons, including molotov cocktails, shotguns, and rocket launchers....

By Rob Gordon on 23 September 2016

Blizzard is Dropping Battle.net Name

Blizzard announces that it is transitioning away from Battle.net in name and functionality, although the existing infrastructure will remain in place. Whether gamers are young or old, chanc...

By John Jacques on 22 September 2016

Nearly 20 Minutes of South Park The Fractured But Whole

The YouTube channel Arekkz Gaming gives fans a look at roughly 20 minutes of gameplay from Ubisoft’s forthcoming title South Park: The Fractured But Whole.

By Kyle Sledge on 22 September 2016

Destiny Guide: How To Get to Site 6

The journey to Site 6 within the Plaguelands can be difficult, but follow this Destiny: Rise of Iron guide for directions on how to quickly and easily find it. The day many fans had been wa...

By Derek Nichols on 21 September 2016

Destiny: Rise of Iron Thorn Exotic Quest Guide

The exotic hand cannon, Thorn, is back in Destiny Year 3. Here’s the complete guide on how to earn the infamous weapon, which will be familiar to those who did it in Year 1. Destiny: Rise o...

By Weston Albert on 21 September 2016

Destiny: Wretched Eye Strike Guide

The Nightfall Strike this week can be brutal, but follow this Destiny: Rise of Iron guide for tips on how to quickly and easily beat Kovik in the Wretched Eye strike. Destiny: Rise of Iron...

By Anthony Taormina on 21 September 2016

Destiny Guide: Where to Find All Siva Clusters

This guide helps Destiny: Rise of Iron players track down all of the dormant SIVA Cluster collectibles and unlock the new Grimoire cards released in the expansion. Destiny: Rise of Iron has...

By Denny Connolly on 20 September 2016

Star Wars Battlefront's Death Star DLC Patch Notes

The patch notes for the latest update to DICE’s and Electronic Arts’ science fiction shooter Star Wars Battlefront detail the Death Star DLC, a level cap increase, and more. Now that Star W...

By Kyle Sledge on 20 September 2016

Destiny Guide: Where to Find All Iron Medallions

Check out this helpful guide in order to ensure the swift discovery of each and every Iron Medallion within Destiny‘s expansion known as Rise of Iron. As many Guardians are more than likely...

By Kyle Sledge on 20 September 2016

Destiny Guide: How to Get SIVA Offerings

Much like Court of Oryx, Archon’s Forge is the new arena-based public event for Destiny players to enjoy with their Rise of Iron expansion. It’s a great source of loot, can offer a challeng...

By Anthony Taormina on 19 September 2016

ReCore Review

ReCore will be a welcome blast from the past for some, but others will struggle to come to terms with the more archaic components of the experience. From the moment that ReCore was announc...

By Brad Jones on 18 September 2016

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Revelations Easter Egg Guide

Use this guide to complete the elaborate Easter Egg on the Revelations map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and unlock the ‘A Better Tomorrow’ trophy in the process. Almost a year since Call o...

By Dalton Cooper on 18 September 2016

Hue Review

Hue easily sets itself apart from its indie platformer peers, with a well-crafted world, pitch perfect art and sound design, and taxing gameplay with an excellent learning curve. The indep...

By Rob Gordon on 17 September 2016

NHL 17 Review

The latest hockey video game from EA Sports finally gets the series back on track, with NHL 17 giving fans almost every thing they could ask for from the series. It’s been a rocky few years...

By Riley Little on 15 September 2016

For Honor Closed Alpha Was Ubisoft's Biggest Yet

The recently-concluded closed alpha for Ubisoft’s upcoming game For Honor is the studio’s largest ever, with hundreds of thousands of players participating in the four day test. The last fe...

By Alexander Pan on 11 September 2016

For Honor's New Samurai, Viking, and Knight Trailers

Ubisoft shows off a few of the classes in the hack-and-slash game For Honor, by detailing Samurai, Knight, and Viking warriors with three separate trailers. Ever since For Honor‘s debut tra...

By Kyle Sledge on 10 September 2016

For Honor Alpha Details & New Fighters Revealed

Ubisoft releases three new For Honor trailers detailing three new fighters – one from each faction – along info on the upcoming closed alpha test this weekend. It has been a busy summer for...

By Derek Nichols on 10 September 2016

Cyberpunk 2077 is 'Better, Bigger, More Revolutionary' Than Witcher 3

In a financial call, CD Projekt RED reveals that upcoming RPG Cyberpunk 2077 is a ‘huge game’ with a magnitude ‘much greater’ than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

By Jasmine Henry on 08 September 2016

Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2017

From Friday the 13th to Resident Evil 7, these five games have the most potential to deliver the scares out of all the horror titles releasing in 2017.

By Dalton Cooper on 07 September 2016

South Park: The Fractured But Whole's Original Title

Show creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker reveal South Park: The Fractured But Whole’s original title and discuss its gameplay in a behind-the-scenes video for the game.

By Kyle Sledge on 07 September 2016

Ubisoft Creates Fart-Smelling VR Tech for South Park

Ubisoft releases an amusing trailer for Nosulus Rift, special gear that allows South Park: The Fractured But Whole players smell the farts in the game.

By Dalton Cooper on 07 September 2016

Grow Up Review

The sequel to Ubisoft’s Grow Home is a charming follow up that gives gamers more to explore and collect, but ultimately fails to capitalize with further innovations. People don’t tend to as...

By Riley Little on 02 September 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Review

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way and delivers an incredibly tense and entertaining action role-playing game. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided drops player...

By Denny Connolly on 01 September 2016

For Honor Trailer Reveals New Heroes & More Gameplay

At Gamescom 2016, Ubisoft reveals the twelve different classes between the three factions of For Honor along with the ability for players to completely customize each one. It has been an ev...

By Derek Nichols on 31 August 2016

WWE 2K17: The McMahons Are On the Roster

Stephanie McMahon announces that she will be a playable character in the upcoming WWE 2K17, along with her father, Vince McMahon, and her brother, Shane McMahon.

By Dalton Cooper on 15 August 2016

Xbox Countdown Sale Begins

The Xbox Countdown Sale begins, with discounts on the year’s biggest titles including Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and more.

By Boston Blake on 15 August 2016

Madden NFL 17 Review

Madden NFL 17 doesn’t move the series forward in any significant ways, but it provides one of the most polished NFL football video game experiences to date. Even though Madden NFL is one o...

By Dalton Cooper on 13 August 2016

Here's Why Titanfall 2 Is Coming to PS4

Respawn Entertainment CEO and co-founder Vince Zampella reveals why Titanfall 2 is coming to PS4, despite the original Titanfall being exclusive to PC and Xbox consoles. Released on PC, Xbo...

By Jasmine Henry on 02 August 2016

New Sonic Games Coming in 2017

SEGA reveals a pair of new Sonic games at San Diego Comic-Con, with both of the titles set to arrive in 2017 – and one confirmed for release on the Nintendo NX. Although Sonic the Hedgehog...

By Rob Gordon on 28 July 2016

Titanfall 2 Video Shows How It Will Avoid Server Issues

Jon Shiring, lead engineer at Respawn Entertainment, reveals how the developer is planning to prevent server connection issues for Titanfall 2 on launch day. Online games are judged quickly...

By Derek Nichols on 23 July 2016

Brawlout Has Gameplay Similar to Smash Bros.

Angry Mob Games announces its development of the platform fighter Brawlout, which takes gameplay cues from Super Smash Bros., Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat. PS4 and Xbox One owners have...

By Fred Harvey on 18 July 2016

South Park Game Will Feature Playable Female Character

South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker say they put in extra work to ensure that The Fractured But Whole’s female playable character felt right within the game.

By Jason Gallagher on 25 June 2016

Psychonauts 2 Hits $3.3 Million Crowdfunding Goal

Double Fine Productions announces Psychonauts 2 successfully hitting its crowdfunding goal of $3.3 million dollars with five days left in the campaign.

By Kyle Sledge on 20 June 2016

Psychonauts 2 Dev Team Adds Former BioShock 2 Developer

Game developer Zak McClendon, known for his role as lead designer for BioShock 2, announces that he has been hired by Double Fine Productions to work on Psychonauts 2.

By Dalton Cooper on 20 June 2016

Halo Wars 2 Trailer Released, Beta Available Now

Halo Wars makes its well-anticipated return with 2 new trailer revealed courtesy of E3. A week long beta is available now for players on Xbox One and will be coming to Windows 10.

By Maxwell Jeffery on 19 June 2016

For Honor Viking Trailer and Gameplay Walkthrough

Ubisoft releases an extended gameplay preview of For Honor’s single player campaign, showing off 10 brutal minutes of a Viking raid on a Samurai fortress. For Honor was one of Ubisoft’s mos...

By Jason Gallagher on 15 June 2016

Sniper Elite 4 Delayed to 2017

Developer Rebellion announces that World War II shooter Sniper Elite 4 is being delayed into 2017, alongside the reveal of several new screenshots from the game. In recent years, it certain...

By Rob Gordon on 14 June 2016

Cena, Warrior and Banks Confirmed for WWE 2K17

WWE has confirmed three more superstars set to do battle in WWE 2K17, making the announcement via a mural painted live at E3 by artist Rob Schamberger. We’ve seen a new WWE video game annua...

By Brad Jones on 13 June 2016

Halo Wars 2 Has New Actors

343 Industries explains the reasons behind the recasting of important characters, stating that changes have been made for ‘both casting and technical reasons.’

By Rob Gordon on 12 June 2016

Halo Wars 2 SDCC Panel Reveals Story Vidoc

San Diego Comic Con 2016’s Halo Wars 2 panel features a new Story Vidoc with a closer look at the strategy game’s antagonist, Atriox, and The Banished.

By Rory Young on 12 June 2016

Could Gears of War Get A Halo Wars-Inspired Spin-Off?

We spoke to Dan Ayoub about Halo Wars and the possibility of seeing a Gears of War version of the popular RTS spin-off – learning that it has already been talked about.

By Riley Little on 12 June 2016

Scalebound Lets Players Control Their Dragon in Battle

Platinum Games hits the stage at Gamescom 2016 to give Xbox fans a closer look at Scalebound, including systems that will let players customize and take control of their dragons.

By Jason Gallagher on 12 June 2016

Scalebound Co-Op Gameplay Trailer and Details Revealed

During Microsoft’s E3 2016 presentation, Platinum Games shows off some co-op multiplayer gameplay footage for its forthcoming action-RPG title Scalebound.

By Kyle Sledge on 12 June 2016

Xbox One's 5 Most Exciting Upcoming Exclusives

After a strong 2015, the Xbox One looks to have another year full of high quality exclusive games, thanks to titles like Gears of War 4, Sea of Thieves, and more.

By Dalton Cooper on 12 June 2016

Halo Wars 2 Multiplayer Beta Extended

343 Industries studio head Dan Ayoub announces that the multiplayer beta for Halo Wars 2 is getting an extension due to high demand, and will now finish on Wednesday.

By Rob Gordon on 10 June 2016

For Honor Special Editions Revealed

Ubisoft’s E3 conference reveals new details about the special editions for the first person, medieval combat game For Honor, where players must rely on might rather than magic. Ubisoft had...

By Fred Harvey on 10 June 2016

E3 2016: Xbox Independent Games Montage Trailer

During the Microsoft E3 2016 press conference, a montage trailer for the [email protected] program reveals a ton of new games coming to the service including Cuphead, Yooka-Laylee, and more.

By Derek Nichols on 07 June 2016

Rumor Patrol: Halo Wars 2 Open Beta Arrives Next Week

A mistimed Xbox Games Store page for Halo Wars 2 leaks information regarding an open beta that is planned to coincide with Microsoft’...

By Derek Nichols on 07 June 2016

Ubisoft Reveals E3 2016 Schedule

Ubisoft announces its schedule for E3 2016, which will involve a pre-show and a main event. A number of big games, such as Watch Dogs 2 and For Honor, are expected to be present.

By Alexander Pan on 05 June 2016

Halo Wars 2 Art Leaks

A Twitter user and self-described ‘XBLA watchdog’ leaks two pieces of supposed Halo Wars 2 art, both of which offer up some details a...

By Alexander Pan on 05 June 2016

Preview: Yooka-Laylee Captures Spirit of Banjo-Kazooie

Game Rant checks out the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, Yooka-Laylee, and the end result appears to be a familiar and innovative trip down memory lane for eager fans.

By Riley Little on 01 June 2016

Sniper Elite 4 is Set in Italy, Releasing This Year

Independent developer Rebellion announces that the next game in the Sniper Elite series, Sniper Elite 4, will release for PC, PS4, and Xbox One this year.

By Dalton Cooper on 30 May 2016

EA Confident with Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 in 2016

EA reaffirms its belief during a recent investors call that it believes both Titanfall 2 and Battlefield 1 will thrive even though both are launching near each other. This year is already s...

By Derek Nichols on 13 May 2016

Rock Band 4 Leaderboards Wiped

Developer Harmonix reveals that, as part of a large overhaul to reduce the risk of exploits, every leaderboard in Rock Band 4 has to be entirely wiped.

By Rob Gordon on 05 May 2016

Harmonix to Add Rock Band 4 'Brutal Mode'

As part of Harmonix’s first major update for Rock Band 4, the studio will be adding the extremely challenging Brutal Mode difficulty setting to the game.

By Rory Young on 05 May 2016

Psychonauts 2 Video Talks Improving on a Cult Classic

Double Fine Productions releases a new development diary for Psychonauts 2, with the developer explaining how it plans to improve upon the original game.

By Rob Gordon on 30 April 2016

Most Anticipated Horror Games of 2016

These 10 games are Game Rant’s most anticipated horror games of 2016, which includes the likes of Allison Road, Friday the 13th, Resident Evil Zero, and more!

By Dalton Cooper on 17 April 2016

Outlast 2 Gameplay Footage: Can You Survive?

Gamers get their first look at the Red Barrels developed Outlast 2, showing a terrifying, psychopath-infested tale of Southern-fried horror that is guaranteed to scare player’s pants off.

By Evan Hopkins on 17 April 2016

Yooka-Laylee Adds Former Rare Designer

Kev Bayliss, a former Rare designer that worked on games like Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct, joins Playtonic Games to help develop Yooka-Laylee.

By Dalton Cooper on 07 April 2016

Outlast 2 Unveils New Setting in First Image

The video game release schedule for 2016 gets a little more terrifying, as developer Red Barrels shows off the first image of the upcoming horror sequel Outlast 2.

By Rob Gordon on 02 April 2016

Rock Band 4 Review

Rock Band 4 offers the same party-focused, addictive experience as its predecessors, but potential song limitations and price point will hold it back for some.

By Anthony Taormina on 27 February 2016

Fallout 4 Attire Coming to Rock Band 4

As part of a new promotion, Rock Band 4 owners will be able to equip their faux rockers with the Vault 111 suit that’s currently featured in Fallout 4.

By Riley Little on 27 February 2016

Scalebound Hero Was Originally Female

An interview, director Hideki Kamiya reveals that Scalebound once featured a female protagonist with the power to control dinosaurs rather than dragons.

By Cody Gravelle on 14 February 2016

Xbox's 2016 Exclusives Schedule Revealed

Microsoft releases a list of console exclusive games coming to Xbox in 2016, including Crackdown 3, Gears of War 4, Halo Wars 2, Quantum Break, and more. Overall, it’s safe to say that 2015...

By Dalton Cooper on 14 February 2016

Video Games Need Single Player Campaigns

In the midst of many games abandoning single player campaigns, find out why one writer feels as though story modes and campaigns should be included in most games. 10 years ago, it would be...

By Dalton Cooper on 10 January 2016

I Can't Wait For Left 4 Dead 3

After six years of stagnation, rumors emerge that Left 4 Dead 3 will be arriving next year, and one Game Rant writer is already aboard the hype train.

By Sarah Fields on 08 January 2016

Left 4 Dead 3 Should Stick With What Works

Left 4 Dead 3 may or may not be in the process of development, but it’s important that Valve understands the risks of changing a winning formula too much.

By Rob Gordon on 19 November 2015

Halo 3: ODST Remaster Out Now

Download codes for the remastered version of ‘Halo 3: ODST’ for the Xbox One arrive to day, as Microsoft and 343 Industries make good on their promised ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’ apology.

By Kyle Sledge on 27 August 2015

Psychonauts 2 Revealed in Psychedelic Trailer

After years of requests, Double Fine will finally be giving fans the opportunity to make Psychonauts 2 a reality through the crowd-funding website Fig.

By Riley Little on 20 June 2015

Psychonauts 2 Crowdfunding Passes $1 Million in Less Than 24 Hours

After a surprise reveal, the crowdfunded sequel to the beloved Psychonauts has already managed to break the $1 million mark, with the amount continuing to climb.

By Evan Hopkins on 20 June 2015

Xbox One New IP in 2016

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer takes to Twitter to boast about the slew of new IP coming to Xbox One next year, and confirms that some titles haven’t even been announced yet.

By Dalton Cooper on 12 June 2015

[email protected] Montage

During their E3 2015 press conference, Microsoft reveals a video montage of numerous upcoming [email protected] games coming to the Xbox One in 2015 and beyond.

By Dalton Cooper on 31 May 2015

ODST Campaign Still Coming to Halo: MCC Next Month

Alongside the release of a new ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’ update, 343 Industries confirms that the ‘ODST’ HD remake campaign is on track for release next month.

By Anthony Taormina on 30 May 2015

Halo 3: ODST Removes Destiny Easter Egg

Owners of the ‘Halo: Master Chief Collection’ that now have access to a free copy of ‘Halo 3: ODST’, discover that a ‘Destiny’ easter egg has been removed from the game.

By Sarah Fields on 30 May 2015

Master Chief Collection Update

The developer of ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’, 343 Industries, announces that the ‘Halo 3: ODST’ campaign and the Relic map from ‘Halo 2: Anniversary’ will be released next month.

By Jasmine Henry on 30 May 2015

Scalebound Gets Awesome Gameplay Trailer

Microsoft shows off the first ever gameplay of Scalebound that features a massive world, huge monsters, 4 player co-op, and classic Platinum Games’ vibes.

By Riley Little on 15 May 2015

10 Biggest E3 2015 Surprises

This year’s E3 press conferences were full of surprises, from game announcements to new console features. Here our list of top 10 most surprising moments from E3 2015.

By Boston Blake on 14 May 2015

Microsoft Gamescom Conference Stream

Microsoft confirms that their Gamescom Press Conference can be streamed from Xbox Live or the official Xbox website. The conference takes place on August 4.

By John Jacques on 08 May 2015

Rock Band 4 Adapter Price Revealed

Harmonix announces the official price of the Rock Band 4 peripheral adapter, which can come at a discount if gamers pre-order the music game from Amazon.

By John Jacques on 05 May 2015

Rock Band 4 New Features Video

Harmonix releases a new features video for Rock Band 4, showing off guitar and vocal freestyling, as well as the player’s ability to make choices in career mode.

By Sarah Fields on 05 May 2015

Rock Band 4 Launch Issues

Rock Band 4 players report several major issues with the game including lag, choppiness, and freezing songs, as well as input lag with the mics and drum kits.

By Jasmine Henry on 05 May 2015

Mad Catz Secures Extra Funding for Rock Band 4

Rock Band 4 co-publisher Mad Catz reveals that it has had to secure extra funding to publish the game. This follows concerns that the company would violate its debt plan.

By Jasmine Henry on 05 May 2015

Mad Catz Apologizes For Rock Band Shortage on Xbox One

Mad Catz apologizes for a massive shortage for the core Rock Band 4 game and legacy adapter bundle, but promises stock will be refreshed later on in the month.

By John Jacques on 05 May 2015

Tacoma E3 2015 Trailer

Fullbright’s ‘Tacoma’ will take players to a lunar base where the crew has mysteriously pulled a vanishing act. Will it be able to outshine the very similar-looking ‘Adrift’?

By David Wharton on 28 April 2015

Rock Band 4 Costs More On Xbox One

Harmonix announces that the standalone Rock Band 4 game will be priced differently for Xbox One and PS4, as one requires an additional bundled adapter.

By John Jacques on 27 February 2015

Crackdown 3 Coming to PC?

Xbox head, Phil Spencer, confirms that current Xbox One exclusives Crackdown 3, Scalebound, and Quantum Break may eventually find their way to the PC.

By Derek Nichols on 14 February 2015

Crackdown, Scalebound Skipping E3 2015

With E3 2015 set to get underway next week, Microsoft has plenty of titles on its plate to show off at the world’s biggest gaming convention. Two games which have had relatively quiet mon...

By John Jacques on 15 January 2015

Scalebound Full Reveal at Gamescom

Microsoft came out swinging this year at E3, delivering nonstop content consisting of new game announcements, live demos, and a few surprises like the Hololens Minecraft stage demo. The event was so...

By Derek Nichols on 15 January 2015

'Dying Light' Easter Eggs Include 'Left4Dead' and 'The Last of Us'

‘Dying Light’ developer Techland inserted many Easter Eggs into the zombie-centered game, including references to ‘Left4Dead’, ‘The Last of Us’, and ‘Plants vs. Zombies’.

By Boston Blake on 27 September 2014

Halo: Master Chief Collection Owners Getting Free Game & More

As an apology for ‘Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s troubled launch, 343 will be giving gamers an HD remake of ‘Halo 3: ODST’ and more.

By Anthony Taormina on 27 August 2014

E3: New Game Trailers & Announcements [Roundup]

Watch ALL the new trailers and see ALL the new game announcements that came out of the E3 2014 press conferences.

By Rob Keyes on 26 June 2014

World of Speed

Space Jam mod; BF4 DLC, Evil Within, Mario & Kirby release dates; Metal Gear Solid-themed PS4; World of Speed unveil; more Batman and other gaming news.

By Rob Keyes on 30 May 2014

'Evolve' Evolves: Screenshots Show Monster Skill Tree

New images of ‘Evolve’ confirm that even the game’s Monsters will be able to progress on unique paths, giving players the chance to tailor their own killer creature.

By Geet Arora on 22 May 2014

'Evolve' Director Explains Improvements Over 'Left 4 Dead'

The founder of Turtle Rock Studios explains which parts of ‘Left 4 Dead’ the team was unhappy with, and how ‘Evolve’ offers a chance to fix those mistakes.

By Andrew Dyce on 12 April 2014

CD Projekt RED Confirms Multiplayer for ‘Cyberpunk 2077’; ‘The Witcher 3’ a Possibility

Heavily anticipated as story-driven single-player RPG’s, CD Projekt RED‘s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077 might not be the first titles many would expect to feature multiplaye...

By Brian Sipple on 11 December 2012

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Devs Discuss Customization, Story & Anti-‘Blade Runner’ World

As a next-generation RPG slated to release no sooner than 2015, Cyberpunk 2077’s possibilities — the dimensions of its story, gameplay and ultramodern universe — appear endless. CD Proje...

By Brian Sipple on 28 November 2012

‘Secret Message’ In ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Trailer Teases ‘The Witcher 3’

With its provocative imagery and moody music (Archive’s “Bullets”), the debut trailer for CD Projekt Red’s upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 made quite an impression when it was unleashed yesterday...

By Jeff Schille on 23 November 2012

Overkill's The Walking Dead Game Delayed to 2017

Starbreeze Studios announces that The Walking Dead first-person shooter game being developed by subsidiary Overkill Software has been delayed to 2017. Fans of The Walking Dead have been paying close...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Division May Have An Open Beta

An image posted by Xbox Italy on its official Facebook page appears to suggest that Ubisoft MMO The Division will be getting an open beta later this month. With Ubisoft’s multiplayer shooter Tom Clan...

By Jasmine Henry on 30 November -1

ARK: Survival Evolved Xbox One Patch Adds Beer & More

Studio Wildcard teases the next update for ARK: Survival Evolved for Xbox One, which will add beer along with split-screen and a number of new creatures. Some ARK: Survival Evolved gamers on Xbox One...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Division Has an OP Dark Zone Hiding Spot

The beta for The Division may be nearing its close, but a YouTuber shows off what may be the most overpowered location in all of the beta’s dark zones. Ubisoft must know they already have a hit on th...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

The Division: Ubisoft Promises to Fix Hacking Problems

Ubisoft responds to complaints about a profusion of hackers on the PC version of The Division, and promises to address these issues before the game is released. Yesterday, we reported about players o...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

Rainbow Six Siege: Black Ice DLC Detailed

Ubisoft reveals more details for the Rainbow Six Siege DLC called Black Ice, which comes out tomorrow and will introduce two Canadian operators and a brand new map. Rainbow Six Siege is set to get it...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

The Division: This is Why it Was in Development for So Long

During a recent trip to New York City, we sat down with the associate creative director for The Division to talk about why the game was in development for so long. As one of the biggest games launchi...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

How The Division Is Separating Itself from Destiny

We chatted with Julian Gerighty, the associate creative director for The Division, about similarities being drawn between the game and the blockbuster Destiny. Now that Ubisoft’s The Division is firm...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Destiny Servers Are Down for Maintenance

Bungie announces maintenance for Destiny‘s servers, resulting in the first-person shooter to be down for a number of hours today ahead of next week’s Crimson Days event. Those trying to log on to Des...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

DOOM Release Date Confirmed

Bethesda releases a new campaign trailer for the DOOM reboot, which shows off some levels from the game while also confirming its May 13th release date. In the wake of the confirmation of Bethesda’s...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Trailer Debuts, Beta Announced

EA and developer DICE show off a new story trailer for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst and announce that sign ups are available for the game’s closed beta coming soon. The much-anticipated Mirror’s Edge Catal...

By Weston Albert on 30 November -1

Mass Effect: Andromeda Writer Joins Bungie

Chris Schlerf, the lead writer for Mass Effect: Andromeda, has left BioWare to join Bungie, presumably to work on the studio’s popular Destiny franchise. Is the long-anticipated Mass Effect: A...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia Review

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: Russia is the third and final installment in the Assassin’s Creed 2.5D spin-off series, and it also happens to be the weakest entry yet. Even though rumors indicate that...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Unravel Review

Coldwood Interactive’s Unravel is a moving puzzle platformer bolstered by strong level design, a creative mechanic, and an unbelievably endearing main character. When Unravel was first revealed back...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

The Division Beta: Start Preloading Right Now

Those interested in participating in Tom Clancy’s The Division‘s open beta as soon as it goes live can beginning downloading the beta now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. If the excitement surrounding the...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Dark Souls Confirmed for Xbox One Backward Compatibility

Microsoft confirms that the first Dark Souls game is coming to Xbox One through Xbox 360 backward compatibility, and will be free to those that pre-order Dark Souls 3. The list of Xbox 360 games play...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Black Ops 3 Awakening DLC PC, XBox One Release Date

Publisher Activision and developer Treyarch announce the official release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3‘s Awakening DLC on PC and Xbox One platforms. As many gamers are aware, Call of Duty: Blac...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Layers of Fear Review

Layers of Fear delivers on its promise of a unique vision of gothic horror, but the game leans heavily on creepy dolls and other cliche genre gimmicks to jump scare players as they explore its shifti...

By Denny Connolly on 30 November -1

Dying Light: The Following Review

The Following expansion for Dying Light breathes new life into the year-old parkour FPS zombie game by adding a dune buggy and a huge new map to explore. Dying Light is the best selling Techland tit...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Mobile To Be More Powerful Than Consoles

ARM ecosystem director Nizar Romdan claims that smartphones will be able to generate greater visuals than the PlayStation 4 or the Xbox One by the end of 2017. For years, analysts have predicted that...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Fallout 4's First Three DLC Packs Detailed

Bethesda reveals the first three DLC expansions for Fallout 4, which will add robot building, creature taming, better weapons, and a new landmass to explore. At this point, most gamers that picked up...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Division Will Support Eye Tracking Technology

Ubisoft announces a team-up with tech company Tobii to make upcoming shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division compatible with eye-tracking technology, allowing PC gamers to use their eyes to play. When Tom...

By Evan Hopkins on 30 November -1

Next Gears of War To Be At E3; Black Tusk Name Change

Gears of War has proven to be a very successful and important property to Microsoft over the years. Already with four games in the franchise, the series is getting ready to welcome a brand new entry...

By Derek Nichols on 30 November -1

Gears of War 4 Has 2 Player Co-op

When gamers think of the Gears of War franchise, a number of aspects of the series immediately spring to mind. From the gruesome violence against the alien locust, the grim, grey-and-brown aestheti...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Gears of War 4 Box Art & Screenshots

Ever since Microsoft acquired the rights to the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games, fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the celebrated series. Microsoft has prepared to cement...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Cliff Bleszinski is Looking Forward to Gears 4

Lead designer of the original Gears of War trilogy Cliff Bleszinski takes to Twitter to share some positive thoughts on the game’s upcoming fourth installment. Cliff Bleszinski has taken to Twitter t...

By Brad Jones on 30 November -1

New Gears of War for Xbox One Only

Gears of War was one of the must-have franchises of the last console generation, with Marcus Fenix’s fight against the Locust Horde seen by many as the best Xbox 360 exclusive series. Developer Epi...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Dark Souls 3 'True Colors' Trailer

The latest Dark Souls III trailer may surprise some people, offering a slate of high-intensity monsters and mayhem set to the tune of Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors.” Dark Souls is many things, but tren...

By Rory Young on 30 November -1

Rocket League Adds Batmobile Next Month

The official Rocket League YouTube page uploads a new trailer for the latest car pack, which will feature a battle-car based on Batman‘s iconic Batmobile. The trailer shows Bruce Wayne’s famous ride...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

The Division's Gorgeous 60 FPS PC Trailer

Ubisoft releases a new trailer for Tom Clancy’s The Division that shows off the game’s gorgeous 60 frames per second visuals when running on a powerful PC. Although there games are by no means visual...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Opinion: The Video Game Review Scale Has Problems

One editor talks about the current scale in which video games are rated, and how many reviewers opt to limit scores based on the norms of the industry. Let me preface this entire piece with the fact...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Getting Free DLC

When Activision first unveiled Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, the Internet was not kind to the game. Initial trailers showed a game with subpar graphics and highlighted a new “slam” gameplay technique tha...

By Evan Hopkins on 30 November -1

Far Cry Primal Review

Ubisoft’s Far Cry Primal takes players back to the Stone Age, but the gameplay and narrative feel far from prehistoric in this primitive, open-world game. As one of the more well-known franchises at...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

The Banner Saga PS4 Review

Stoic’s tactical RPG The Banner Saga makes its way to consoles, and still manages to deliver a fantastic, captivating story alongside a fun and challenging battle system. When The Banner Saga release...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Mass Effect: Andromeda Loses Senior Editor

Mass Effect: Andromeda senior editor Cameron Harris announces that she will be leaving BioWare in the middle of April to pursue non-video gaming opportunities. Those anticipating Mass Effect:...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Division Guide: Every Unique Weapon in the Game

A Reddit user by the name of ChristianRiesen compiles a list of the unique weapons that players will be able to find and purchase in Tom Clancy’s The Division. Anyone that played the game’s open beta...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Dark Souls 3 Guide Includes a Real Estus Flask

Prima Games goes all out for Dark Souls 3 with plans to release a deluxe version of the game’s official strategy guide, complete with the series’ iconic Estus Flask. With just over a month to go befo...

By Alexander Pan on 30 November -1

Black Ops 3's New Zombies Map Brings Back Original Cast

Activsion releases a fresh Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 trailer for Der Eisendrache, the next map for the game’s Zombies mode, featuring the return of Origins characters. In order to publicize the relea...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Overwatch Release Date Announced

Blizzard is announcing that Overwatch will be released on May 24, with an Open Beta running from May 5 through May 9. Pre-orderers get early beta access on May 3. Thousands of game players are patien...

By Rory Young on 30 November -1

Free Xbox Games with Gold for February 2016

Major Nelson reveals the free Games with Gold games on Xbox One and Xbox 360 for February 2016, which includes the likes of Gears of War 2, Hand of Fate, and more! As is to be expected, Xbox Li...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Division DLC Exclusive to Xbox for One Month

PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One gamers are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s release of The Division. However, Xbox One gamers will receive an advantage over players on the other two systems: a limited exc...

By Sarah Fields on 30 November -1

The Division Day 1 Patch Details Surface

The complete list of patch notes for The Division‘s day one update has been officially revealed, including numerous updates and fixes to the game on release. Like many games these days, it seems The...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 30 November -1

Is The Division Fated to Repeat Destiny's Mistakes?

With the The Division‘s beta right on the horizon, one writer wonders aloud whether or not the similarities between that title and Destiny will end after the beta releases. I’m going to start this by...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

Game Ranter Banter: Tony Hawk, Metal Gear, and More

We’ve decided to resurrect the Game Ranter Banter – a once retired, weekly feature that allows five journalists currently writing for Game Rant to voice their personal opinions on several diff...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

The Flame in the Flood Review

The Flame in the Flood offers up a sometimes overly-difficult survival adventure, but the fantastic visuals and tense gameplay provide plenty of reasons to keep going. The setting of a world after a...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India makes some vast improvements over its predecessor in terms of style and gameplay while providing challenging 2D puzzles, but still lacks an engaging narrative. The...

By Denny Connolly on 30 November -1

Resident Evil 0 HD Remaster Review

Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster freshens up with polished visuals and new additions, but it still clings to old survival horror mechanics that may alienate new players. Years before Resident Evil 5 p...

By Sarah Fields on 30 November -1

Red Dead Redemption Studio Hiring

As secretive as many game developers are, sometimes information just can’t be contained, especially when people’s jobs are involved. A little while ago, a contract worker’s LinkedIn page revealed th...

By Christopher Gates on 30 November -1

Why GTA and Red Dead Aren't Annual Franchises

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick explains why big name game franchises like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption aren’t annual titles despite their popularity. As of August 2015, Grand Theft Auto 5 h...

By Jasmine Henry on 30 November -1

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 TMNT DLC

The troubled Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 receives its first batch of free DLC, and it includes patches, new levels, rapper Tyler the Creator, and the heroes in a half shell. When Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater...

By Evan Hopkins on 30 November -1

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Soundtrack

The Tony Hawk series has been known for their impressive soundtracks, with the first game introducing many skaters to songs like Goldfinger’s Superman and a variety of great punk and ska tunes. Act...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

Kingdom Hearts 3 Isn't The Big Release It's Hyped As

While it’s undeniable that Sora, Kairi, and Riku have solidified their place as popular RPG heroes over the years, it takes more than that to become a classic. There aren’t many games as polarizing a...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Dev Working to Fix Bugs

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 has a lot of nostalgic name value to live up to. The first few games, developed by Neversoft Studios, stand out as bold, innovative takes on the sports genre, and opened up d...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

See Friday the 13th: The Game Motion Capture at Work

Gun Media posts a new video revealing new motion capture for the many kills players will have access to as Jason once Friday the 13th: The Game launches later this year. Slasher icon Jason Vorhees ha...

By Derek Nichols on 30 November -1

Why Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Changed Art Styles

After the poor reception to to Tony Hawk: Ride and Shred, fans had high hopes with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. Envisioned as an arcade-y revival of the franchise, initial gameplay footage showed char...

By Jasmine Henry on 30 November -1

Watch Conan O'Brien Play Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5

After some misguided entries in the beloved Tony Hawk video game franchise, Activision has promised to bring the series back to its roots with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5. With a major focus on the core...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 Gameplay Trailer

When beloved developer Neversoft Studios was regularly cranking out games in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater entries, the team loved to slip out-there cameo characters into the roster, letting fans grind...

By Evan Hopkins on 30 November -1

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 Review

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2‘s solo quests, hub world, and robust split-screen options make it a significant improvement over its predecessor. It seems safe to say that no one really expecte...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Walking Dead: Michonne Episode 1 Review

The premiere episode of The Walking Dead: Michonne provides a combat-filled experience that will please fans of both TellTale Games and The Walking Dead. The three-episode series entitled The Walking...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

Black Ops 2 Most Requested Backward compatible Game on Xbox One

As one of the largest announcements made during E3 2015, backward compatibility for the Xbox One was understandably massive news for gamers. With an immense library of potential Xbox 360 games to b...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Why Red Dead Redemption Isn't Backward Compatible Yet

Microsoft group program manager Richard Irving explains why Red Dead Redemption isn’t on Xbox One via backward compatibility despite so many fans requesting it. Today, Microsoft’s Xbox One officially...

By Jasmine Henry on 30 November -1

Fallout 4 Automatron DLC Achievements

Achievements for Fallout 4’s upcoming Automatron DLC expansion appear in the game’s list of achievements on Xbox One, indicating the DLC may drop soon. Three weeks ago, Fallout 4 fans discovered leak...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Microsoft May Offer Compensation for Xbox Live Downtime

Larry ‘Major Nelson’ Hryb replies to gamers demanding compensation for Xbox Live’s downtime on Reddit, and explains that he’s discussing it with the Xbox team. Game servers and gaming services crash...

By Sarah Fields on 30 November -1

The Division Guide: Find Every Collectible

While most players are only just scratching the surface of Tom Clancy’s The Division, others are already thinking about the end game. As we have reported already, it doesn’t take too long to hit The...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Destiny Player Beats Strike Boss in Creative Way

A Destiny player creatively takes down one of this week’s Nightfall strike bosses solo, sending a Psion Flayer flying off the map with just one shot. Every week in Destiny, many of the activities res...

By Weston Albert on 30 November -1

Bungie's New CEO is Pete Parsons

According to an official announcement from developer Bungie, the studio’s former Chief Operating Officer, Pete Parsons, is now its Chief Executive Officer. Bungie‘s Board of Directors has officially...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Opinion: Trolling in The Division is a Good Thing

While The Division‘s launch might not be the smoothest in gaming history, one writer believes the recent drama concerning player griefing in-game is missing the point. I was thirteen when I started p...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

Batman V. Superman, Hey Arnold Remade in GTA 5

YouTuber Merfish releases two Grand Theft Auto 5 videos recreating the latest Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice trailer and the intro from Hey Arnold! Grand Theft Auto V‘s size, scope, and include...

By Sarah Fields on 30 November -1

Destiny's New PlayStation Exclusive Weapon Revealed

Developers for Bungie’s action-MMO Destiny reveal an exclusive weapon for the sci-fi shooter that will only be available to fans on PlayStation platforms. According to a tweet from the official PlayS...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Leaked Mass Effect Andromeda Footage Shows Jetpack

A leaked video reportedly from BioWare’s upcoming sci-fi RPG Mass Effect: Andromeda showcases the player character’s ability to move through the game by jetpack. Although Mass Effect: Andromed...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Quantum Break Review Roundup

The reviews are in for Remedy Entertainment’s star-studded, third-person shooter Quantum Break, with many critics giving the time-twisting title favorable scores. With Quantum Break‘s release date fo...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Xbox Head Says Not to Expect Xbox One and a Half

Xbox head Phil Spencer speaks out admits rumors of a PlayStation 4.5 to clarify that fans should not expect such a platform from the likes of Microsoft. If you’re a gamer and you’ve been online latel...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Final Fantasy 15 PC Version 'Under Consideration'

Final Fantasy 15 game director Hajime Tabata discusses the game’s recently released Platinum Demo, and says a PC version of FF15 is ‘under consideration.’ By now, many Final Fantasy fans have likely...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Microsoft Shuts Down Project Spark

Microsoft confirms that video game creation title Project Spark is being shut down, with the game no longer available to download and online services to be closed in August. When Project Spark was in...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

DOOM Video Compares PS4 & XB1 Frame Rate, Resolution

A fresh video for Bethesda and id Software’s fast-paced first-person shooter, DOOM, compares the frame rate and resolution of its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. With DOOM having just released t...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Gears Director Criticizes DOOM's Executions

Former Gears of War director Cliff Bleszinski shares some strong praise for the new DOOM reboot, but has a playful criticism regarding the game’s Glory Kill executions. Former Gears of War Director C...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Is The Battlefield 1 Trailer Historically Accurate?

Gamers wondering if the Battlefield 1 trailer is actually historically accurate can now take a look at this in-depth analysis from a popular WW1 channel. The Battlefield 1 trailer has accumulated over...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

CoD: Infinite Warfare Has Movement Like Black Ops 3

An online listing reveals that the forthcoming futuristic first-person shooter, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, features in-game movement similar to Black Ops 3. After the trailer leaked ahead of the...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

How to Unlock the DOOM Terminator 2 Easter Egg

Publisher Bethesda’s and developer id Software’s brutal first-person shooter, DOOM, contains a Terminator 2 Easter egg that references a particular point in the film. Now that DOOM has officially rel...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Destiny Guide: Where to Find Specific Level 335 Gear

Looking for a specific piece of loot in Destiny to finally hit the new 335 Light level cap? Check out this guide to see where to go and what to play to get it. The April Update, which debuted last mo...

By Weston Albert on 30 November -1

Xbox One BC Now Supports Multi-Disc Games

Microsoft confirms an update to the backward compatibility feature of the Xbox One, revealing that supported multi-disc Xbox 360 games can now be used on the console. When Xbox 360 backward compatibi...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

GR Pick: Battlefield 1 Trailer Remade in GTA 5

One gaming fan uses Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 5 to recreate the trailer for DICE’s and Electronic Arts’ forthcoming World War I-themed shooter, Battlefield 1. As many gamers are probably aware...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Bungie Explains Destiny Matchmaking Amid Controversy

Bungie’s senior multiplayer designer explains how Destiny‘s matchmaking system works after renewed chatter by the community that skill based matchmaking is back. The matchmaking system in Destiny is...

By Weston Albert on 30 November -1

DOOM Guide: How to Unlock the Classic DOOM Levels

For those fans who wish to know how it’s possible to unlock classic DOOM levels in id Software’s fast-paced first-person shooter, follow along with our guide. Ever since Bethesda’s and id Software’s...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Overwatch Retail Copies Arrive Early

Overwatch retail copies are to be delivered a day prior to launch, though launch is still scheduled for May 24. Overwatch fans across the internet are praying to Blizzard for a miracle. That by some...

By Rory Young on 30 November -1

Battleborn Review

Battleborn has a strong cast of characters and exciting action, but suffers from a lack of content, frustrating server issues, and some questionable design choices. Following the success of the Bord...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Party Hard Review

There are some things to like about Party Hard, but overall, the game feels like a half-baked experience that doesn’t evolve beyond its basic premise. When neighbors are partying too loud into the la...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

DOOM Speed Run Beats the Game in an Hour and a Half

One ridiculously skilled DOOM player takes on Bethesda’s and id Software’s fast-paced first-person shooter and ends up beating the game in less than an hour and a half. Now that DOOM is out in the wi...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Destiny: These are the Top Guns in Trials of Osiris

One Destiny fan compiles a list of the most used weapons (in each category) by the top Trials of Osiris players. Find out if your PvP favorites are as widely used by others. After nearly a year of co...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Xbox One Bundle Deals Include Free Games in May

With so many new games releasing in May, gamers are likely looking at current-gen consoles more than ever, but remember, there’s no need to pay full price this non-holiday season. There are some hot...

By Dealzon on 30 November -1

DOOM Has an Elders Scrolls 5: Skyrim Easter Egg

One fan of Bethesda and id Software’s gory first-person shooter, DOOM, finds an Easter egg making reference to the action-RPG, Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. Although DOOM just released today, one eagle-ey...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

November 2013 Release Schedule

It’s been a long time coming, but the next generation of gaming is about to arrive. November is arguably the most important month in quite a while, with plenty of Xbox One and PS4 launch titles rea...

By Kyle Matthews on 30 November -1

'State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition' Hits Xbox One in 2015

Remember when everyone was doing the twist and thought rock ‘n’ roll was the tops? Well Zombies are now the hottest dance, and surviving in a post-apocalyptic environment is the new rock ‘n’ roll. A...

By Ryan Blanchard on 30 November -1

Dishonored 2's New Setting

Dishonored 2 will have a lot to live up to as Bethesda and Arkane Studios’ follow-up effort to their smash hit predecessor. The original Dishonored was loved not just for its multi-faceted approach t...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

Dishonored 2 Directors Talk Story, Powers

After rumors of Dishonored 2‘s potential absence at Bethesda’s E3 2015 Press Conference, in a style befitting the game developer, they surprised everyone by showing off the stealth action release’s...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

ID@Xbox Montage

Microsoft’s E3 2015 press conference was nothing but game after game after game. The biggest Xbox One games of the coming years were showcased through trailers and gameplay footage, such as the reve...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Witcher 3 Releases Massive Patch Ahead of Blood & Wine

Ahead of the official launch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt‘s forthcoming Blood & Wine DLC, the developers at CD Projekt Red release a massive patch in preparation. Although The Witcher 3: Wild Hun...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Goat Simulator: Waste of Space Trailer

Coffee Stain Studios launches Goat Simulator into space with its latest expansion, which makes fun of just about everything space-related that gamers know and love. Coffee Stain Studios manages to ma...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan Review

Platinum Games’s take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a mediocre hack-n-slash romp that ultimately fails to become anything more than just that. When word prematurely got out that PlatinumGame...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Rumor: Xbox One VR Game Coming in 2017

A “major” European developer is planning to debut its Xbox VR game during E3, with plans to launch in 2017, with Microsoft likely to announce its VR plans at E3. With E3 less than three weeks away an...

By Rory Young on 30 November -1

ID @ Xbox (Gamescom 2014 Montage)

Microsoft’s support of indie games on Xbox One has been a mixed bag at best. The company initially shocked and surprised fans and developers when they said that the Xbox One wouldn’t support self pu...

By Jasmine Henry on 30 November -1

Dishonored: Definitive Edition Revealed

Many have called for an end to the HD remasters and re-releases of PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. While some of these remakes get passes because of how good the...

By Kyree Leary on 30 November -1

State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition Review

Shambling its way into the next-generation console market is State of Decay, a game Game Rant has reviewed back when it was making its debut on Xbox 360 one year ago. The game impressed with its un...

By John Jacques on 30 November -1

Dishonored 2 Gameplay, Story Details

One of E3 2015’s best video game trailers came from Dishonored 2, Bethesda’s and Arkane Studios’ forthcoming sequel to the popular stealth-action title released a few years ago in October of 2012....

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Details on Today's Free Halo 5 Expansion

343 Industries confirms the content arriving with the Hog Wild expansion for Halo 5, including new Warthogs and additional armor sets for the first-person shooter. Since the launch of Halo 5: Guardia...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Resident Evil 5 Gets Release Date On PS4 and Xbox One

Capcom confirms the release date for the Resident Evil 5 remaster on PS4 and Xbox One, with the game releasing for those platforms at the end of June. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Resident...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Dead Island Retro Revenge Review

Deep Silver’s Dead Island Retro Revenge comes free with any purchase of Dead Island: Definitive Edition, but it’s a short, fun, and worthwhile game in its own right. The Dead Island series has been e...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

Don't Miss this Destiny/Overwatch Mashup Video

With the growing popularity of videos spoofing Overwatch‘s signature Play of the Game, this video mashes up Play of the Game with some of Destiny‘s most memorable moments. Blizzard’s hero shooter, Ov...

By Weston Albert on 30 November -1

Injustice 2 Rumors Surface

According to a new report, Injustice: Gods Among Us 2 is currently in development at NetherRealm Studios, and is aiming for a March 2017 release window. 2015 was quite a big year for NetherRealm Stud...

By Alexander Pan on 30 November -1

Fallout 4: Far Harbor Runs Worse on PS4 Than Xbox One

It seems that while both the Xbox One and PS4 struggle with Fallout 4‘s Far Harbor areas, gamers will get far better performance out of Microsoft’s console. Bad news for PlayStation fans, as it turns...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 30 November -1

DOOM Soundtrack Hides Demonic Secret

A Reddit user discovers secret images found within DOOM’s soundtrack, continuing the franchise’s long tradition of hiding Easter eggs and other secret content. It’s a well known fact that the DOOM fr...

By Derek Nichols on 30 November -1

Battlefield Hardline Getaway DLC Free on Xbox One

Video game publisher Electronic Arts gives Xbox One fans a gift by making the shooter Battlefield Hardline‘s Getaway DLC free on the Microsoft console. With DICE and Electronic Arts having shown off...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Overwatch Cheaters Will Be Banned

Cheating in a Blizzard game is as risky as ever, with a recent post from the developers stating that anyone who does so in Overwatch will be permanently banned. If fans experienced any suspicious act...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 30 November -1

Mighty No. 9 Review

Mighty No. 9 attempts to breath fresh life into the 2D platforming genre but it lacks the polish and magic that made Inafune’s iconic series such a staple of 90s gaming. Mighty No. 9 is a crowdfun...

By Denny Connolly on 30 November -1

Skyrim Remaster Aiming to Be 'Next-Gen' Experience

Bethesda’s vice president of marketing says the developer wants Skyrim: Special Edition to feel like an upgrade for PS4 and XBO in “all the ways possible.” Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls: Skryim is o...

By Jason Gallagher on 30 November -1

LA Noire Successor Unlikely to Release, Says Developer

A former producer at Team Bondi confirms that the Australian-based team is no longer working on Whore of the Orient, which was meant to be a successor to L.A. Noire. At the time of its release, L.A...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Resident Evil 7 Isn't Just a Ghost Story

Good news for fans of the original Resident Evil games, as Capcom states that the demo isn’t proof that the company has turned Resident Evil 7 into a simple ghost story. At Sony’s E3 press conferen...

By Maxwell Jeffery on 30 November -1

Hands On: Battlefield 1's Multiplayer is Spectacular

One Game Rant editor goes hands-on with Battlefield 1‘s multiplayer and its absurd player count, vehicles, and visually stunning battles. Battlefield has never looked this good. Over the years, the...

By Riley Little on 30 November -1

Overwatch To Nerf Torbjörn's Turret Damage On Consoles

In a new comment on the Overwatch subreddit, game director Jeff Kaplan states that Blizzard will nerf Torbjörn’s turret damage for the PS4 and Xbox One come next month. Ever since the release of Ov...

By Alexander Pan on 30 November -1

Destiny: Trials and Iron Banner to End on PS3, Xbox 360

Game developer Bungie officially announces that Trials of Osiris and Iron Banner Crucible matches will end on Destiny‘s PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions. As many fans of Destiny are probably awa...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Fallout 4 Mod Patch Includes 'Important' Changes

Bethesda Game Studios officially reveals the contents for Fallout 4‘s latest patch update, including mod-specific fixes and other “important” changes. According to a recent blog post, game develope...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Mass Effect Novels to Tell Tale Between ME3 & Andromeda

An upcoming series of novels from publisher Titan Books link the story between video game developer BioWare’s Mass Effect 3 and Mass Effect: Andromeda. This August, those gaming fans anticipat...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Mirror's Edge Catalyst Review

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst has some exciting and refined free-running mechanics, but the missions and modes that support the gameplay are content-thin and generic. Mirror’s Edge Catalyst is that rare...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Deadlight: Director's Cut Review

Tequila Works brings its hit indie survival horror game Deadlight, to the PS4 and Xbox One with Deadlight: Director’s Cut, but the years haven’t been kind. It has been about six years since the rel...

By Cody Gravelle on 30 November -1

One Piece: Burning Blood Review

One Piece: Burning Blood is an unremarkable adaptation of one of the franchise’s most popular story arcs, and may not even appeal to diehard One Piece fans. When working with original IP, develope...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Injustice 2: Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle Revealed

Game developer NetherRealm Studios officially reveals Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle as two playable characters for the forthcoming fighting game Injustice 2. After having been revealed with an offic...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Witcher 3 Mod Makes Game First-Person

One fan of CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to work on refining a mod to give players the option of using a first-person view in the game. Thanks to the modder known as SkacikPL,...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

Lego Dimensions to Add Sonic the Hedgehog in November

Lego Dimensions is receiving several new franchise packs in November, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Fantastic Beasts, Gremlins, Adventure Time and more. Wave 6 of Lego Dimensions is quickly approa...

By Rory Young on 30 November -1

Lost Sea Review

Although Lost Sea provides fun, laid-back gameplay alongside a colourful, cel-shaded world, a lack of depth and some restrictive design choices may limit the scope of the game. In spite of its...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Ghostbusters Review

Ghostbusters offers a top-down co-op shooter with light RPG elements that fails to capitalize on the magic and humor of the supernatural franchise. Revisiting old franchises has become a stap...

By Denny Connolly on 30 November -1

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Gorod Krovi Easter Egg Guide

Use this comprehensive guide to complete the ‘Love and War’ Easter Egg in the Gorod Krovi Zombies map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3‘s new Descent expansion. The recently released Descent expansion...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Bethesda a 'Big Fan' of PS4, Xbox One Hardware Upgrades

Speaking at QuakeCon, Bethesda executive Pete Hines reveals that the publisher is a fan of the new robust hardware found with the upgraded versions of the PS4 and Xbox One. With both Sony and...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Telltale's Batman Episode 1 Review

Batman: The Telltale Series offers up the true Dark Knight experience, letting players make tough choices and gather clues as both Batman and Bruce Wayne. Although he’s intrinsically linked t...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Titanfall 2 Vanguard Edition

Respawn Entertainment reveals that the collector’s edition of Titanfall 2 comes with a full-scale replica Pilot helmet, and will cost gamers an intimidating $250. During EA’s E3 2016 presentati...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Mountain Dew Sponsors Titanfall 2

Mountain Dew will once again sponsor a major FPS release in 2016, but the popular soft drink brand is ditching the Call of Duty franchise for Titanfall. EA clearly hasn’t given up on Titanfall...

By Brad Jones on 30 November -1

Titanfall 2: Watch Over 3 Minutes of Multiplayer

Fans of Respawn Entertainment’s forthcoming shooter, Titanfall 2, get the chance to watch over three minutes of multiplayer action, as gameplay footage shows up online. Although this year’s Ele...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

The Reason for Titanfall 2's Free DLC

Titanfall 2 developer Respawn Entertainment confirms its reasoning behind the game’s free DLC, stating that it does not want to ‘split the community.’ As it stands, players of Titanfall 2 are...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

Could The Titanfall 2 Release Date Be A Problem?

After EA revealed the Titanfall 2 release date at E3 2016, one writer examines how this launch window could be a problem for the success of the first person shooter sequel. For many, the reveal...

By Derek Nichols on 30 November -1

Does Titanfall 2 Have Wall-Running Titans?

An enhanced image pulled from the Titanfall 2 website appears to reveal that titans will have the same wall-running capabilities pilots do in the sequel. Now that we know that Titanfall 2 will...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing 2 Review

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II arrives on Xbox One and brings the franchise’s trademark humor and steampunk setting to consoles, along with a few new features. Action RPGs, or lo...

By Denny Connolly on 30 November -1

Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Release Date Leaks

The Italian GameStop website reveals a release date and pricing information for the PlayStation 4 version of the critically acclaimed Rise of the Tomb Raider. When Rise of the Tomb Raider was...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Star Wars Battlefront Death Star DLC

Electronic Arts reveals the next DLC add-on for Star Wars Battlefront, which takes players to the Death Star and includes new maps, new weapons, and may feature space battles. Although most wo...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

F1 2016 Review

F1 2016 is a fantastic return for the racing series, delivering a deep and exciting Career Mode alongside thrilling and fluid racing and varied gameplay modes. Although Formula One racing is o...

By Rob Gordon on 30 November -1

More Xbox One S 1TB Deals

Update: There is now a hot deal on the 2TB bundle too. Comes with free extra controller plus 1 years worth of Xbox Live Gold. Xbox One S now has three official bundles on the market: the 2TB La...

By Dealzon on 30 November -1

Mass Effect: Andromeda Frame Rate is 30 FPS on PS4 Pro

Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Fabrice Condominas reveals that the game’s frame rate will be 30 frames per second on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro. Today’s special PlayStation presentat...

By Dalton Cooper on 30 November -1

Enter Our Destiny: Rise of Iron Giveaway!

Game Rant is giving away two copies of Destiny: Rise of Iron! Two lucky winners (either a PS4 or Xbox One version) will be announced here once the contest is over! Game Rant is back with another con...

By Megan Youtkus on 30 November -1

Mass Effect Andromeda Trailer Reveal Set for N7 Day

Two tweets from Mass Effect’s official twitter account tells fans to expect the next major Mass Effect: Andromeda reveal on November 7th, better know as N-7 day to fans. Mass Effect: Andromeda...

By Fred Harvey on 30 November -1

Infinite Warfare: Zombies in Spaceland Preview

Game Rant goes hands-on with the new Zombies in Spaceland mode for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare to see what new tricks an ’80s theme park setting can offer. Over the years the Zombies mode in...

By Anthony Taormina on 30 November -1

Halo 5 Fan Creates Quidditch Game Mode & Map

One incredibly talented Halo 5: Guardians fan creates a brand new map and game mode for 343 Industries’ first-person shooter inspired by Quidditch from Harry Potter. Thanks to Halo 5: Guardians...

By Kyle Sledge on 30 November -1

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