Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s Version of Shipment is Making a Major Change

The recently releasedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is already receiving an unprecedented amount of attention and fan engagement, which is only set to increase with the imminent release of the highly anticipatedWarzone 2. While a lot of content is already available to fans, Activision is already beginning to outline fresh content that the game will soon receive, including the return of some fan-favorite maps. One of these new maps inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2is Shipment, a map that traces its roots far back in the franchise and has become a staple ofCall of Duty’spopular multiplayer....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · Holly Schmidt

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update Makes Surprisingly Big Change to Mini-Map

The big news from theCall of Duty: Modern WarfareMarch 10 update is the addition of the long-awaitedWarzonebattle royale. However, the update also included a number of changes to the standardCall of Duty: Modern Warfaregame, with many aimed at its multiplayer experience. One change made in theCall of Duty: Modern WarfareMarch 10 update didn’t seem to be that big of a deal on the surface, but it’s actually a rather significant change in the grand scheme of things....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Brandy Brown

Call of Duty: Vanguard Ranked Play Beta Gets Start Date

Call of Duty: Vanguardhad a relatively tame reception upon its release last year. It seems like the level of excitement was not all that high, especially compared toCall of Dutygames from past years. As per Activision’s financial report, thesales performance ofCall of Duty: Vanguardwas also lower than 2020’sBlack Ops Cold War. Despite the lower sales,Call of Dutyis still one of the most popular franchises in the industry. According to The NPD Group,Call of Duty: Vanguardwas the second best-selling game of January 2022in the US, only beaten byPokemon Legends: Arceus....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Cindy Hawkins

Canada Speaks Out Against Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Acquisition

Canada’s regulatory authority has provided its verdict on the proposed Microsoft-Activision deal, where it believes the merger will reduce competition in the industry. This was revealed during the US tech giant’s ongoing testimony in front of theFederal Trade Commission who moved to block the Microsoft-Activision deal.Microsoft’s bid to acquire Activision-Blizzard has been a bumpy ride taking into consideration the pushback from global regulatory authorities and some of its competitors. UK’s CMA, the EU, USA’s FTC have been investigating the matter individually, where the EU approved the merger with certain conditions and theCMA decided to block the Microsoft-Activision deal....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Joshua Carter

Coral Island: How To Improve Town Rank

Fans of cozy games are most likely familiar with farming and life sims, andCoral Islandis the newest addition to the genre. While it is still in Early Access, fans can still hop in and enjoy the story as it’s being updated, as there is plenty to do already. From befriending over 50 characters, and even romancing oneout of the 20 possible candidates, players can enjoy their life on the farm as well as explore dangerous Caverns, and dive under the ocean for resources....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Benjamin Hall

Destiny 2: How To Get The Wicked Implement Catalyst (& What It Does)

Destiny 2’sSeason of the Deep held whispers of a new Exotic weapon, which was introduced through the Deep Dive activity and fishing. Once players had completed the somewhat secretive mission and earned theWicked Implementscout rifle, they become eligible to earn its Catalyst as well. It’s a solid,powerful Stasis weapon, even in a meta that doesn’t necessarily favor scout rifles, so it’s definitely worth scoring this season inDestiny 2. RELATED:Destiny 2: All Deep Dive Plant And Flora Locations...

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Jorge Morrison

Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Dreamlight Grove Walkthrough

The Dreamlight Grove is one of the friendship quests offered by Simba inDisney Dreamlight Valley. The Pride of the Valley update introduced Simba, the beloved lion fromThe Lion Kingmovie, who broughta number of friendship quests, just like every character inDisney Dreamlight Valley. The Dreamlight Grove includes a few tricky steps that can be challenging for beginners. Therefore, this guide covers everything players need to know tocomplete The Dreamlight Grove quest inDisney Dreamlight Valley....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Jeffrey Howard

Easter Eggs In 8-Bit Christmas

Michael Dowse’s8-Bit Christmasis a celebration of both the joyous holiday season and the equally merry era of 8-bit gaming. The film takes an approach not unlike the classicA Christmas Story. It too centers around a boy yearning to score that special toy above all else, as told by a reminiscing father. What’s the coveted gift? A Nintendo Entertainment System of course! RELATED:Things You Didn’t Know About Home Alone The movie is a family-friendly Christmas tale that’s both wholesome and zany, decorated with charming holiday themes andpixelated 8-bit nostalgia....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 999 words · Howard Anderson

Elden Ring Spell Parry Exploit Is One-Shotting Players in PvP

While FromSoftware has improved its RPGs in exciting ways over the past 13 years, it has also brought many of players' biggest criticisms along the way – andElden Ringis no different. One ever-present problem in FromSoftware games is the presence of maladjusted players taking advantage of exploits and glitches. With over 12 million players, it’s no surprise that it’s happening inElden Ring, too. The latest example is egregious, involves self-parrying the Glintstone Phalanx sorcery, and can be used to one-shot opponents in PvP....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Christine Walker

Elden Ring's Rennala Boss Is Like a Fight Right Out of Fatal Frame

TheElden Ringboss, Rennala, was once a regal queen but fell to grief when her partner left her for Marika. Whenthe Raya Lucaria Academy rebelled against the royals, she was locked up in the grand library along with juvenile scholars. When the players battle her, the fight is quite unlike others in the game, with many creepy scholars crawling on the floor. Childish singing, flying books, a strange gold egg, and a second phase under a full moon all stand out as unique....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Dustin Browning

Fallout: New Vegas Fan Recreates Goodsprings in Far Cry 5

An online video shows a brilliant recreation ofFallout: New Vegas' Goodsprings, modernized usingFar Cry 5’s map editor. Goodsprings is the iconic starting town ofFallout: New Vegas, where players begin their journey into the Mojave Wasteland. Fallout: New Vegas wasfirst released in 2010, though it would be a while before fans came to appreciate it. The game was filled with bugs upon release, many of which were game-breaking. Many of them would be attributed to a short turnaround time for the game, with it generally agreed that development was completed in just 18 months....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Thomas Nelson

Final Fantasy 7 and Persona Marketing Tactic May Start an Industry-Wide Pattern

Summary The history of video game remakes actually goes much further back than many might realize. In the earliest days of gaming, many games had to essentially be remade from the ground up to be ported to another platform, with this beginning all the way back in the mid-1970s. The general notion ofa video game remakehas changed quite a bit since then, however, as it now has a strong link to nostalgia, with games likeFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthandPersona 3 Reloadtaking decades-old titles and making them anew for the modern age....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Gary Diaz

Final Fantasy 7 Remake: The Best Materia Set-Up For Each Party Member

Having the right Materia build for each character is important inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. Each character has their own strengths and advantages and having Materia that complement their ideal party role is essential to getting the most out of them. This guide will go over the ideal setup for each character and how that fits into the party’s overall strategy. There is always a little variance depending on the player’s preferred playstyle, but this is a solid foundation going forward for any player inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake....

August 5, 2025 · 12 min · 2536 words · Danielle Goodman