Reddit correctly guessed that Overwatch’s newest hero is a mech-piloting killer hamster
Fresh from wrapping up Overwatch‘s massive anniversary event and releasing a huge new patch on the live servers, Blizzard has fired up the old social media …
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Every PS4, PS3 and Vita game you can download for free in July
For the first time in ages, I think I’m going to download a majority of the games available in next month’s selection of free games …
Mobile game maker Oh BiBi raises $21M to build the next ‘Fortnite’
A Paris-based mobile gaming studio called Oh BiBi has raised $21 million to build the next big thing in on-the-go, casual gaming, with an eye …
Niantic’s incredible AR demo shows Pokemon interacting with the real world
When Pokemon Go launched nearly two years ago, the augmented reality aspect of the game failed to catch on. The concept of seeing Pokemon in …
‘Pokemon Quest’ now free to download on iOS and Android
The Pokemon Company surprised us with a handful of new games during a press conference in Japan about a month ago, and today, one of …
Sony is working on a ‘solution’ for PS4 console cross-play controversy
Of all the entertaining story lines coming out of E3 2018, few have persisted quite like the controversy surrounding Sony’s decision to lock Epic Games …
Fortnite’s new Playground Mode and everything else in version 4.5
Many Fortnite players are still recovering from the fallout of the comet that struck the Battle Royale map last month, creating new areas to explore …
I think Blizzard just fixed ‘Overwatch’
Overwatch is doing remarkably well for a two-year-old multiplayer game that relies on people being civil to strangers online. It recently hit 40 million users, new …
Report reveals some gaming display makers are misleading customers
Uh oh – some people with new 1440p monitors may actually be running monitors with 4K panels instead, a kind of bait-and-switch for gamers, for …
Pokemon Go trading is finally available, but most of you can’t trade anything yet
The good news is that the one Pokemon feature so many players have been waiting for is finally available. You can trade Pokemon characters inside …
‘PUBG’ is copying ‘Fortnite’ for a change, which is a good thing
PUBG Corporation wasn’t too happy to see Epic Games copy its Battle Royale gameplay for Fortnite, and it’s probably even more disappointed to see how …
Hey Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are mocking your cross-play ‘support’
Nintendo a few weeks ago launched Fortnite for Switch which is excellent news for the Switch community. However, it quickly became clear that Sony wasn’t …
The 7 best deals of day one of the Steam Summer Sale
Ah yes, it’s sunburn and BBQ season, which means it’s time yet again for the PC gaming overlords at Valve to open the floodgates of …
The best Nintendo Switch game you’ve never heard of is only $30 today
If you’re a hardcore Nintendo Switch fan, you know about each and every game long before it comes out. If you’re a bit more casual …
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ is on sale for $19.99 on Steam right now
In celebration of an impressive milestone, PUBG Corp. is slashing the price of its mega-hit battle royale shooter by 33%. The company announced on Tuesday …
New Xbox Avatars rolling out to Xbox Insiders this week
We were so impressed by the massive catalog of games that Microsoft showed off at E3 2018 this year, we almost forgot that team Xbox …
Some of the best PS4 games of all time are being discounted to $20
Whether you just bought a PS4 after the excitement of E3 2018 or have owned one since launch day, there’s a good chance that you’ve …
Sony is blocking ‘Fortnite’ cross-play because of money, says former Sony boss
Despite an impressive showing at E3 and continued success with the PS4, Sony has been in the doghouse this week after Nintendo Switch owners discovered …
‘Pokemon Go’ is getting its biggest update in a long time later this week
Ever since Niantic launched Pokemon Go two summers ago, players have been wondering when they would be able to trade with their friends. Trading and doing battle …
The 10 most exciting games shown off at E3 2018
This was an odd year at E3, with Microsoft taking charge, showing off 50 games, and confirming that the next Xbox is in the works, …
Chinese tech startup Chuwi is getting into gaming, and its first effort is an itty bitty gaming PC
I’ve written about Chinese tech startup Chuwi a number of times in the past, mainly because they’ve been making some pretty solid Windows machines at …
Donkey Kong’s arrival on the Switch is a throwback to Nintendo’s glory days
There’s no such thing as a time machine, but I’m convinced entertainment properties from one’s childhood may be close enough. For me, that includes gaming …
‘Ark: Survival Evolved’ is now free to download on iOS and Android
Fortnite has been the talk of the gaming world (and beyond) for months, and its arrival on mobile platforms earlier this year only increased its …
Xbox boss Phil Spencer weighs in on Sony not supporting ‘Fortnite’ console cross-play
One of the most genuinely exciting occurrences of this console generation has been seeing Nintendo and Microsoft put aside their differences to make cross-play on …
Nintendo says ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ is a brand new game, so stop whining
Having spent more than half of its E3 presentation talking about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it’s clear the company has a lot riding on this …
Sony starts pretending it cares about Switch-PS4 ‘Fortnite’ cross-play
Nintendo announced a few days ago that Switch owners will finally be able to play the hottest game out there right now, the free-to-play Fortnite. …
How to get a free pack of golden ‘Hearthstone’ cards right now
I’m not one to say no to free stuff, especially when all I have to do is log in. Today just so happens to be …
Report: Netflix is planning to add games to its streaming service
Just in time for E3, TechRadar reports that Netflix and Telltale Games have struck a deal to bring games to the movie and TV show streaming …
All the hot new Nintendo Switch games announced at E3 are up for preorder at 20% off
Nintendo’s hotly anticipated E3 2018 event took place on Tuesday and when all was said and done, it lived up to the hype. We got …
E3 2018 press conference scorecard: Ranking Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo and more
Four days and about a thousand trailers later, the E3 2018 press conferences are finally over. Nintendo wrapped up its Direct live stream on Monday …
