A new leak indicates that there will be nine more game modes coming toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The latest FPS in the iconicCall of Dutyfranchise, Activision’s return toModern Warfare 2has been met with decent reception from fans, but there are some notable things that have stuck out since launch. Many players have pointed toModern Warfare 2’scampaignfor where their issues lie, but there have also been some things that fans feel are missing from other aspects of the FPS....

Summary Ubisoft appears to be developing aFar Cryspin-off based on theCaptain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remixanimated series, some newly emerged evidence suggests. CalledCaptain Laserhawk Niji Warrior, the game in question is poised to be the series' first spin-off since theZero Latency-developedFar Cry VR: Dive Into Insanity, which hit the market in June 2021. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remixis a critically acclaimed animated seriesinspired byFar Cry 3: Blood Dragon. The anime was created by Adi Shankar, an American filmmaker whom gaming audiences might recognize for his work on theCastlevania: Nocturneseries, where he serves as an executive producer....

Only a few games are able to emphasize players' decisions and how it affects the game world likeSable.Sableis an open-world gamecreated by indie developers following the story of a young girl named Sable leaving her home for the first time. Of the manylocations inSablethat players can visit, the city of Eccria is one of the more vibrant places with plenty of mystery to go around. Upon arrival, gamers will find out that the power to the city has been cut and are instructed to find the culprits responsible....

Lorded for its unique gimmick in which players could summon almost any object they could think of,Scribblenautshas managed to carve itself a cult-following online since launching on the Nintendo DS back in 2009, spawning several sequels over the years. It seems the studio behind the franchise, 5th Cell, is ready to move on from the emergent puzzle series in pursuit of something new, announcing today that it has launched an early-access project known asCastlehold....

Summary Rogue One: A Star Wars Storydirector Gareth Edwards recently shared a hilarious anecdote about how one of the most iconic locations in his standaloneStar Warsproject got its name. Premiering in 2016,Rogue Onewas a standalone film that took place before the events of the firstStar Warsfilm from 1977. The film tells the tale of the first victory the rebel alliance scored against the Empire, chronicling on screen for the first time the dangerous mission that led to the acquisition of the Death Star plans that before then had only been alluded to in the iconic opening crawl ofA New Hope....

Summary A new video gives a brief new look at Super Nintendo World’s upcomingDonkey Kong Country-themed expansion. The theme park first opened as a part of Universal Studios Japan, first in 2020 as a soft opening and later a grand opening in 2021. TheSuper Nintendo World theme parkhas a number ofSuper Mario Bros.related items and attractions, including a restaurant, rides, and even photo opportunities with characters like Princess Peach. Shortly after the park’s grand opening in Japan, Nintendo announced an expansion would be coming to the park that will open later in 2024....

Stiff though the competition may be, there’s a strong argument to be made for Robert De Niro being the greatest actor of all time. Throughout a fantastic career that has now spanned seven decades, the Academy Award winner has appeared in more than 120 movies; several of which are considered by many to be some of the greatest to have ever graced the silver screen. What’s more, despite turning 77 last year, the veteran actor shows no signs of slowing down just yet....

Summary WithBaldur’s Gate 3on the horizon, fans of Larian Studios and RPGs are awaiting the greatly anticipated title. Despite having a radically different pacing, manyDiablo 4fans will likely see the appeal in another fantasy RPG where creative builds are encouraged to face all the game’s challenges in fun and inventive ways. One of the most straightforward and satisfying methods to play is to have a character focused on bulldozing their way through enemies while soaking up as much damage as possible....

Summary The First Descendantreleased a slew of fixes with Hotfix 1.0.1, the first version update since its debut on July 2. The launch ofThe First Descendanthas been nothing short of spectacular for developer Nexon Games, with the third-person shooter amassing over 200,000 concurrent users within hours of its release. However, the game’s release has also been riddled with a number of major problems, from game-breaking technical issues to player backlash over its monetization system....

2013 saw the unexpected release ofThe Stanley Parable, an environmental narrative game that ended up redefining the gaming medium with meta plot threads and pitch black comedy. Eight years on, afterreports of Galactic Café delaying a remastered version, it has finally confirmed an upcoming release date to the delight of many gamers. The Stanley Parableappears to be about an unnamed employee numbered 427 exploring an office workspace. But in reality, it is an unconventional story about the nature of games as an interactive medium, with multiple endings that range from sensible to ridiculous along with other world-building curiosities....

APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer claimed to have found the inspiration behind the design of the pseudo-legendary Pokemon Baxcalibur. They stated that Baxcalibur is inspired, at least in part, by a dinosaur that not many people have heard of. The player posted their take on social media, where the comments openly exchanged ideas and sparked some civil, detailed debates amongPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers that wanted to chime in. Known as the Ice Dragon Pokemon, Baxcalibur evolves from Arctibax starting at level 54....

It would seem thatTwitchhas recently added to its list of banned creators by deciding to suspend Happy Hob, one of the more prolific streamers on the platform. So far the reasoning is unclear, but the streamer known forno-hitDark Soulschallengeswill not be able to use the streaming service for some time. Happy Hob shared the suspension online, though the streamer didn’t elaborate as to a reason for the extended, though he did indicate that more information is on the way....

Summary The world of video games was very different in 2001, before the release of the very firstHalogame. It is hard to imagine a time whenMaster Chief wasn’t an instantly recognizable gaming mascot,and the Xbox wasn’t one of the leading consoles on the market. The franchise has gone on to release a string of sequels and spin-offs since this original game, and players have repeatedly fallen in love with the franchise by playing both the single-player campaigns and in online competitive matches....