Crystal Dynamics Studio Head Scot Amos has informed Kotaku that the team is aware of Marvel’s Avengers dwindling player count and have plans in place to address the problem. “We are confident that we’ll see PC players (as well as those on Xbox One and PlayStation 4) return to the game as we add exciting new late-game content and demonstrate that we continue to be focused on improving the game,” Amos says....
Mass Effect 5 has the potential to make or break the future of the series. After the disappointing reception of Mass Effect: Andromeda and the poor performance of BioWare’s newer IP, Anthem, the studio needs the next Mass Effect to stick the landing on the next-gen consoles. To do that, the game should make big changes which will help create more roleplaying opportunities and recapture the curiosity players had with the universe of Mass Effect when the first game released back in 2007....
When a user asks Alexa: “Does this unit have a soul?” It will reply with a familiar greeting: “Keelah se’lai, my friend” This is a common phrase uttered numerous times throughout the series by the Quarian race; most often by crewmate Tali-Zorah nar Rayya or Tali, to her friends. At one point she attempts her best translation of the phrase, which she says means “By the homeworld I hope to see someday....
Although talk of the Microsoft E3 2017 press conference has been heavily focused on the future release of the Xbox One X, there were a few interesting game reveals over the course of the conference. Chief among these was the announcement of Metro Exodus, the next game in the acclaimed Metro series of games. Although the title appeared during the Microsoft showcase, however, not only will the title not be an exclusive for the Xbox One family, but it will also not be on the receiving end of any platform exclusive DLC....
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is continuing its trend of frequent updates just three months into 2021. Following Microsoft Flight Simulator’s major VR update at the tail-end of 2020, the game has continued to receive updates that flesh out the world, add new planes, and implement various changes to the gameplay systems. Now, Microsoft Flight Simulator’s official Twitch channel debuted a teaser trailer for the game’s next world update during a live developer Q&A session....
While most of the news world is abuzz over Apple’s iOS 8 and the recent release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, Microsoft has come forward with its own new advancements. Specifically, the company gave users a first look at their latest operating system, Windows 10. Although the September 30th presentation featured only a brief look at the OS in action, Microsoft promises that Windows 10 will be a major step forward for PC users....
Microsoft and EA’s partnership on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a pretty remarkable deal for gamers with an Xbox console. You not only receive the highly curated and wide-ranging selection of titles on Game Pass but get access to EA’s library of games both past and present for $15 a month. It’s not unlike the historic deal that Netflix and Disney struck years ago…though that obviously no longer exists. Wait, is EA Play going to go the route of Disney+?...
Microsoft clearly has big plans for Xbox Game Pass. Some might even go as far as to say the subscription service is the centerpiece of Microsoft’s strategy for this console generation. Now Microsoft is stepping up its plans to bring game streaming to mobile devices. The company is experimenting with bringing dual-screen support to the Xbox Game Pass app currently in beta. The recently released update allows gamers to take advantage of the dual-screen functionality on devices like the Microsoft Surface Duo....
Minecraft allows players to build a world either by finding resources or by crafting their own. Since the release, updates for the game have added new biomes, blocks, and mobs for the player to discover. Because of these updates, players are able to build grand redstone contraptions to help them in survival, and players are also able to build huge creations in creative mode. The updates can include massive changes, such as adding an entire new world to the game, to more unique and interesting changes, such as the inclusion of horses in the game....
The infamous Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom is joining the fight in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a mod. Demonslayerx8 has recently showcased a few in-game screenshots of the mod they have created. Doctor Doom is based on Ganondorf’s moveset and it seems to fit very well. Ganondorf, just like Doom is a threatening presence on the stage. Over the next few months, the modder will be adding UI for Doctor Doom and a voice mod to make him fit in as much as possible....
Operators are a huge part of the multiplayer mode in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. They’re a great addition to the cosmetic system in the game and have been expanded upon throughout different content updates. The latest update brought Alex back to the game from the campaign as well as alternative looks for some of the other operators in the game. Some of these operators were featured in the campaign mode for the game while others are some fan favorites from the original trilogy such as Simon Riley....
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a game of skill, speed, and competition. Every new player brings a new set of skills into the game, helping to advance the challenge for other players. While some Modern Warfare fans work hard to earn their skills, others seem to get lucky enough to hit mid-air explosives with nothing but a handy throwing knife. When it comes to lucky shots like these, fans often debate the authenticity of the clips themselves, picking at minor details....
A Tweet from the Call of Duty Twitter account has revealed Season 3 of Modern Warfare will begin April 8th. The promo image also hints at what will be coming this season, and long time fans will definitely be pleased. Season 3 will appropriately be seeing 3 new operators join the battle(if this image is any indication) as well as new maps and the expected new cosmetic items. Behind the operators, in the distance, are 2 locations that may indicate which maps are coming this season....
I’ve always had a deep appreciation for anime. Unfortunately, after college, I never really found myself being able to sit down and spend my spare time actually watching it. However, over the course of the past year, I’ve found myself watching more and more of it thanks to my newfound fatherhood role and watching anime while bouncing my son to sleep. This reintroduction eventually extended into the world of video games, and was solidified with my time spent playing Granblue Fantasy: Versus, Ys: Memories Of Celceta, and, most recently, Nexomon: Extinction....
Yesterday, it was revealed some copies of Square Enix’s forthcoming action RPG Kingdom Hearts 3 had unfortunately leaked online. It appears that approximately 30 copies were stolen, with several sold to others, and the thief even posted the game’s introduction sequence and first town on his personal Facebook page before it was pulled. This has also led to some spoilers appearing online, which the game’s director Tetsuya Nomura addressed in an official statement....
It took well over a decade after the release of Kingdom Hearts 2, but the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 3 finally launched at the end of January 2019. Earning strong sales and critical acclaim, Kingdom Hearts 3 continued the franchise’s tradition of complicated storytelling featuring a dizzying number of characters and plot threads. To its credit, Kingdom Hearts 3 makes an effort to wrap up some of the storylines that have existed since the first game, effectively bringing the Dark Seeker Saga to an end....
The latest patch for Overwatch brings in changes to Baptiste, D.Va, And Reinhardt in the Experimental Mode. These changes have dramatically changed how the heroes work, so players will have to change tactics to use or go up against them. The patch is now live on PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. “The next experiment begins! This time we’re hoping to get your feedback on some balance changes. We’re using the 2-2-2 Role Queue ruleset so that you can get a feel for how these balance changes might affect the live game,” read the patch notes....
Anticipation for Call of Duty 2020 is continuing to grow despite the lack of formal information from Activision. Teasers, leaks, and other minor forms of information continue to stoke the fire of fan excitement. But the one question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Call of Duty 2020 will stay on schedule. Fans are still trying to piece together the era, theme, and future of the Call of Duty franchise....
Our quick take Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga - 4.5 / 5 Design 360-degree hinge design 333 x 229 x 17mm Starting at 1.4 kg Keyboard and Trackpad Textured glass trackpad with separate buttons Long-travel backlit keyboard Nipple mouse Screen 14-inch WQHD IPS panel (2560 x 1440 resolution) 500 nits brightness, HDR with Dolby Vision Touchscreen controls Performance Intel Core i7-8550U (1.8GHz, 4GHz Turbo) 16GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz 512GB SSD OPAL2 PCIe TLC Connectivity 2x Intel Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3....
Our quick take Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 - 5.0 / 5 Design Dimensions: 320.6mm x 208mm x 14.9mm 1.4kg claimed weight (1.326kg measured) Finishes: Slate Grey / Orchid Purple Aluminium shell design Display 14-inch IPS panel, 300 nits birghtness 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution No touchscreen control Keyboard & Touchpad 2-level white LED backlight NUMPAD-free chiclet keyboard Wide aspect textured glass trackpad Performance & Speakers 2x 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos DSP Ryzen 7 4700U CPU with Vega 8 graphics 8GB DDR4X RAM Connections & Webcam 720p webcam with IR for login 1x HDMI, 2x USB-C (1x with DisplayPort) Battery Life 60....
