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News has not reached the Western shores yet, but it seems like word around Japan says that Sonic The Hedgehog has some interesting plans this year. According to Ryokutya2089, and reported via Siliconera, SEGA has been planning to make Sonic a VTuber. According to reports, SEGA art director Kazuyuki Hasino’s team is working on a […]

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 came out earlier this month, and developers and publishers CI Games naturally promoted it. Now, it’s got the spotlight on them instead of the game itself thanks to a press event that was done in incredibly poor taste. During a media event earlier this month, TheGamer‘s Eric Switzer attended excitedly. He relates […]

The Space Jam sequel gets a game tie-in that lets players control LeBron James and beat up robots. Meanwhile, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will get to sample the game ahead of the world. The game comes out exclusively on the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks service on July 1. But don’t worry, LeBron fans – Space […]

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, the black sheep of the franchise, will become part of the Xbox Game Pass this July 2021. Microsoft announced that a total of eight games will become available through their subscription service on or before July. Chief among them is Banjo-Kazooie, but the lineup for this month is actually really good. Check […]

NEO: The World Ends With You is the sequel to the oft-forgotten The World Ends With You. With the unique gameplay of the original specifically made for the Nintendo DS, many wonder how the PS5 and Nintendo Switch handle the gameplay of NEO: The World Ends With You. But don’t fret. If you’re one of the people who […]

The new character for Genshin Impact, Kaedehara Kazuha, comes out in a few days. To build up anticipation for his arrival, miHoYo released another Web Event, called “Distant Voyage.” It’s a simple little mini-game that requires minimum effort to finish. It’s a great way to collect resources and materials ahead of Kazuha’s arrival, which will definitely have […]

Having a next-gen console with all of its next-gen graphics features is only great if your monitor can display them. Hence, buying a new console doesn’t stop at getting your hands on these in-demand items. You also have to purchase accessories, speakers, and most importantly, gaming monitors. And with how diverse the selection is in […]

Retro-inspired Horizon Chase Turbo races in the Epic Games Store this week. Between June 24 to 30, 2021, retro racing games fans can get a hold of it for free. AQUIRIS describes the game as “A Tribute to Classic Arcade Racers.” Horizon Chase Turbo is inspired by 80’s and 90’s racing games. The developers recreated the same couch-coop gameplay […]

Sonic Mania, arguably the best Sonic the Hedgehog game to come out in recent memory, comes free in the EGS. From June 24 to 30, Sonic fans can get the game for free from the Epic Games Store. Sonic Mania scratches the nostalgia itch of Sonic fans. It’s a full-fledged 2D platformer with pixel graphics. But the developers made great use […]

Valve is not letting their The International 10 event venue woes get in the way of their Summer festivities. The Dota 2 Nemestice Summer Event is here, and it brings with it a limited-time game mode and a new seasonal battle pass. Dota 2 Nemestice Summer Event Battle Pass The Summer Update coincides with the tail end of The […]

The Steam Summer Sale 2021 is back and Gaben’s about to take everybody’s wallets once again! Although Steam has not yet officially recognized it (as Valve likes surprising us with the start of their Sales anyway), we already know when the Steam Summer Sale 2021 will start. As tweeted by SteamDB, Valve has sent out a […]

MARVEL’s Avengers‘ first major event since launch is finally here. The MARVEL’s Avengers Cosmic Cube Event brings a lot of new content – so much that it might be overwhelming. Once the IP Address sensitive information issue has been addressed, we’re sure that a lot of players will jump in on to the event and seek out everything […]

The sun is shining so bright, everyone’s gearing up for a wild beach party, and it’s the perfect time to hit Believer Beach! Be careful though as this could be a diabolical plot structured by the invaders to cause even more devastation to the Fortnite islanders. The Cosmic Summer event is now live and alongside […]

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 7 has been a very chaotic season ever since the invaders began to disrupt the island’s peace. Not only did they take over the island, but they also brought destruction upon the players. With the latest update, things are about to get more overwhelming.  Abductors send players to the Mothership If […]

We just got a brand-new challenge for Overwatch‘s Ashe through a mini-event. This mini-event runs from June 22 – July 5. Players should be looking forward to some explosive rewards including cosmetics, epic skins, player icons, sprays, and of course, the Deadlock Ashe skin. This challenge is quite shorter compared to previous events. To celebrate […]

It’s not easy to fight against toxic behavior online, especially if you’re the target of sexual harassment. We’re all playing video games to de-stress or to compete, so getting targetted for any form of online harassment is not only frustrating – but it also destroys the experience entirely. While others would not find the courage […]

Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa tweets on Tuesday her latest realizations on Twitch bans. On the said tweet, Amouranth says that she now believes that Dr. DisRespect, real name Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV, doesn’t really know the reason behind his ban. Just like a lot of divisive streamers on the Twitch platform, Dr. DisRespect claims […]

Content creators who wanted to stream MARVEL’s Avengers‘ latest Cosmic Cube will surely be disappointed. As of now, there’s no safe way to live stream or record content, if you have the latest update installed. There’s a bug that shows what could be the player’s IP address on the screen right now. It looks like it’s […]

Another licensed crossover DLC has arrived on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. This time, Sonic the Hedgehog crossovers with Minecraft. A $7.99 DLC pack gives players access to 25 different skins you can use in any world. These skins include Sonic the Hedgehog himself, Shadow, Tails, and many others. It also gives access to Sonic recreated levels, including the Green Hill Zone […]

In partnership with O2 and Island Records Games, Epic Games will be hosting yet another concert on Fortnite. This time, it’s going to be held in a digital O2 Arena, with UK band Easy Life holding a concert there this Thursday. O2 announced the partnership ahead of releasing tickets for the rest of Easy Life’s UK tour. […]

TEKKEN producer Katsuhiro Harada clarifies that the TEKKEN x Street Fighter collaboration game project hasn’t died yet. In a Twitlonger, Harada reveals that there’s a translation error in the subtitles of his video interview at Harada’s Bar. The translated subtitles stated that the project is 30% complete, but development has stopped. Harada clarifies that the development of the […]

Spec Ops: The Line, a classic third-person shooter, has not found a sequel since its release in 2012. It’s intriguing how a critically acclaimed and commercially successful game like that has not yet received a follow-up. Actually, it’s a mystery why Specs Ops hasn’t had a release since then, considering that The Line was supposed to reboot the franchise. […]

The Overwatch Cross-Play Beta is now live. First announced earlier this month, the Cross-Play Beta allows console players to opt-in to the Cross-Play feature. It’s entirely optional, and those who want to play with other players from just the same platform may continue doing so. Overwatch‘s Cross-Play will only be affecting Casual formats. Competitive modes will remain […]

When Warzone Season 4 hit the consoles and PC last week, it introduced a couple of bugs and glitches. One of the most notorious issues the new season update introduced was the Warzone “Killer Door.” Found in the Salt Mines, the door would kill anyone that dared touch it. The bad part is that the door is innocent-looking, not […]

A Final Fantasy 9 (FF9) animated series is now in development by Paris-based Cyber Group Studios. It’s being co-developed by Final Fantasy creators SQUARE ENIX, Kidscreen reports. Apart from the animation, Cyber Group will be taking care of worldwide distribution, licensing, and merchandising. The animated series will be aimed at children between the age of 8 and 12. Final Fantasy 9 returned […]

For a while now, Rust may have a beautiful open world to explore. However, it isn’t necessarily known to have outstanding graphics. We cannot discount the fact that Rust is indeed a great game. Its longevity and loyal community are proof enough for that. That’s why Facepunch Studios don’t let up with the updates. Facepunch […]

Apex Legends Season 5: Fortune’s Favor brought in a lot of new features. But it also brought about the death of the playerbase’s beloved Skull Town in Kings Canyon. From the Season 5 Trailer, we saw the new Legend Loba blowing up Skull Town in an attempt to avenge her family by killing the “Synthetic Nigthmare” […]

Twitch streamer Pokimane weighed in on the current topic of ASMR and Hot Tub stream meta on Twitch. She cites her fears for the platform’s future, thanks to the failure of the company to effectively address issues on Twitch. Imane “Pokimane” Anys thinks that Twitch currently is a ticking time bomb. She’s referring to the […]

Controversial Twitch streamer Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa shared her thoughts on her Twitch ban over her controversial ASMR streams. Amouranth, through a series of tweets, calls her banning ironic, likening criticisms towards her content towards criticisms towards violence in gaming. According to Amouranth, criticisms towards her uphold a double standard. “The generation that fought ‘violent video […]

Valve shares that they might be forced to move The International – Dota 2 Championships elsewhere in Europe this year. Dota 2 The International 10 might need to find a new home in Europe In a blog post, Valve shared their dealings with the Swedish government in trying to secure an “elite sporting event” designation for […]

The Nintendo Switch exclusive Shin Megami Tensei V will have some awesome collector’s edition items at launch. With the SMT V Premium Edition, players can become owners of a tome of demonic content. SMT V Premium Edition now out for Pre-Order The SMT V Fall of Man Premium Edition will make fans of the game anticipate its release even more. The Fall of […]

Discover Ireland is using Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druid gameplay footage in their tourism promotions. While Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druid doesn’t have the most historically accurate plot, its renditions of historical sites are still accurate and faithful to the source material. Hence, it’s a great way to promote these locations […]

The time has come for Might and Magic X‘s online servers to shut down. As reported a few months ago, Ubisoft has decided to shut down the online servers of multiple of their older games to save resources for some of their more recent titles. The long list of games includes Might & Magic X, whose […]

2021 may just be the year of Southeast Asia in Dota 2. We reported that T1 won the final major tournament in Dota 2 prior to TI10. The SEA team showed that SEA teams can show up in the major stage, beating Virtus.pro with an intense comeback victory Sunday night. Interestingly, T1’s carry, Thai player Nuengnara “23savage” […]

Mario Golf Super Rush is the latest in the weirdly-suitable Mario sports games. First revealed during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, the game’s finally arriving in a few days. Mario Golf Super Rush Release Date: June 25, 2021 Mario Golf Super Rush comes out on June 25, 2021, for the Nintendo Switch. In spite of its innate appearances, Super Rush is a […]

We don’t get to see a team drop from the upper bracket finals and then ultimately win in any esport. It’s a rare occasion, and it took SEA Dota 2 team T1 everything they had to accomplish this feat. T1 proved this weekend that they deserve the title of the top Southeast Asia team going into The […]

First revealed during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, Samurai Warriors 5 will finally be coming out soon in Japan. Known as Sengoku Musou in Japan, Samurai Warriors 5 reboots the series. The game will feature a tighter roster, focusing more on mastering the new formula. SW5 will be a great way to get into the series, and even long-time fans will get […]

Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 dropped on June 17th. Just like every season update, the developers present players with various new content. Oddly enough, there’s one specific ‘feature’ that came with the latest season’s release that didn’t seem to work the way it’s supposed to. A door located in Verdansk instantly kills players that […]

It’s official! 11 years since the game’s announcement, Director Katsuhiro Harada officially confirms that TEKKEN x Street Fighter is no longer in development.  TEKKEN x Street Fighter video game crossover now officially dead Back in July 2010, Capcom and BANDAI Namco unveiled their TEKKEN x Street Fighter and Street Fighter x Tekken crossover video games. BANDAI […]