[ad_1] There’s a new battle pass, of course, along with plenty of cosmetics for you to earn. You’ll also be able to pick up a bolt-action sniper rifle called the Sentinel, while series 3 of Ranked mode is about to start. Perhaps most importantly for many players, there’s a look at the latest legend, Revenant, […]
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‘Overwatch’ will test weekly hero bans in competitive matches
[ad_1] Hero Pools will be in place for at least the next competitive season, which runs for two months starting in early March, and the design team will determine which heroes are available each week. Blizzard hopes Hero Pools will lead to players using a greater range of characters, though you’ll still be able to […]
‘Iron Man VR’ is delayed until May 15th
[ad_1] In order to deliver on our vision and meet the high expectations of our amazing community, we’ve made the difficult decision to move Marvel’s Iron Man VR to a May 15, 2020 release. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. You’ll be hearing from us again soon! — Camouflaj (@Camouflaj) January 17, 2020 Camouflaj […]
LG’s latest 4K monitors include a 32-inch model with a space-saving stand
[ad_1] You’re covered if you do want a 4K gaming monitor. It’s introducing 27-, 34- and 38-inch UltraGear displays (the 27GN950, 34GN850 and 38GN950) that are slight tweaks on what you saw in mid-2019, including stronger stands. The centerpiece remains the rare combo of color-rich IPS panels with an extra-quick 1ms pixel response rate. The […]
EA will host an ‘Apex Legends’ tournament series in 2020
[ad_1] In all, EA says the tournament circuit will consist of 12 global live events, including four “Majors,” in 2020. Some of which the company will host itself, with the remaining ones put together by esports organizations like PGL and GLL. The first three Majors will feature 100 three-person teams, while the fourth and final […]
‘NHL 20’ adds Snoop Dogg as a commentator and playable character
[ad_1] The developer teased the addition of the legendary rapper to the game earlier this week, and with an update that dropped Thursday, Snoop pulled on his virtual skates to become a playable character in the World of Chel mode. Not only that, you’ll hear him dropping (like it’s hot) in as a guest commentator. […]
YouTube changes rules on violent game content to match movies and TV
[ad_1] According to the company, the change means fewer gaming videos on YouTube will be age-gated, allowing more people to see them. YouTube does, however, note that it plans to continue restricting content where the sole focus of the video is on the violent content itself. Starting today, scripted or simulated violence in video games […]
Get $24 off the Nintendo Switch on Amazon
[ad_1] If you’ve been waiting to purchase a Nintendo Switch, or want to update your existing unit, Amazon has a decent deal on the console. If you take advantage of an onsite coupon, you can get $24 off the console, making it $275, instead of $299. Note that the discount is applied on checkout, and […]
A brief history of cheating at video games
[ad_1] It’s no different in the modern era of online and console gaming — some of the most iconic cheats in videogame history were put there by the person making the game itself. The Konami Code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start) is perhaps the most well known cheat code […]
The slow death of the strategy guide
[ad_1] The Walkthrough: Insider Tales From a Life in Strategy Guidesby Doug Walsh Players had it tough in the pre-internet days of gaming. If you got stuck on a particular portion of a game, there were no YouTube tutorials or IGN walkthroughs to help you. No, you had to head down to the Electronics Boutique […]