PUBG Is Going Old School Next Month With Erangel Classic
It’s March 2017. The Battle Royale genre as we know it today is exploding in popularity, with H1Z1 leading the charge. But several games are about to change multiplayer gaming. One of them is PUBG. It launched in March 2017 in early access with one map, Erangel. Seven years later, we are returning to Erangel’s roots with Erangel Classic. For two weeks starting May 14, Erangel Classic will return. This will be the fan-favorite map as it was when it […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gets New Performance Mode For Those With Newer TVs
Do you own a 120hz TV? A new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora update comes with a new 40 FPS performance mode. According to the patch notes, it’ll support the newest consoles (Xbox Series X/S, PS5). Why is the 40 FPS mode a big deal? Digital Foundry explained it in a video they did when talking about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s 40 FPS. They described it as “like a midpoint between 30 fps and 60 fps.” Here’s a more technical […]
What’s Next For Larian Studios? Two Projects Using Their IPs
News of Larian Studios stepping away from Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t new. Last month, the company’s CEO confirmed they were not releasing any DLC for the game or another entry into the franchise. In a community update this morning, the dev team teased a little bit more about what’s next for Larian. “As an independent studio since 1996, we value the freedom to follow our creativity wherever it leads. In this case, after six years in the Forgotten Realms and […]
7 Days To Die Is Leaving Game Pass, Don’t Buy It
7 Days to Die will exit Game Pass on April 30. It might be tempting to scoop it up with the 20% discount you get with Xbox Game Pass, but don’t. The Xbox version of 7 Days to Die isn’t the same as the PC version. It’s stuck on a years-old build of the game after Telltale Games first closed in 2018 (that studio had the rights to the console version of 7 Days to Die at the time). The […]
Sea of Thieves Is Already Finding A Big Audience on PlayStation As Servers Struggle During Closed Beta
Xbox’s move to bring some games to PlayStation is already finding early success. Sea of Thieves is currently in Closed Beta for folks who pre-ordered the game. And the servers are already buckling under the pressure. The game’s developers, Rare, jumped on social media and said the beta is “currently experiencing a high volume of new players, which may result in longer waiting times than normal.” There also appears to be an issue with getting players connected to all the […]
EA Motive’s Work On Their Iron Man Game Is Making “Excellent Progress”
In a studio update this morning, EA Motive’s Studio General Manager Patrick Klaus said that development of their Iron Man game “made excellent progress this year, hitting a major internal milestone.” The last time we heard about this Iron Man game was last October when Klaus said the game was still early in pre-production. But the developer confirmed then that they will be using Unreal Engine 5 to bring their Iron Man game to life. Previous job listings have hinted […]
Someone At Ubisoft Hit The Publish Button A Little Early, Star Wars Outlaws Release Date Leaks
A new Star Wars Outlaws trailer was supposed to premiere at 9am PT today, but it went up a little early on Ubisoft Japan’s YouTube page. The page has since been taken down, but not before all the info on the video’s description spread across the internet. We now know the release date. August 30. That might seem a little soon, but remember, we did see ten minutes of gameplay last June. This morning’s early leak also confirmed a Gold […]
GTA 6’s Jason Has Only Said One Word So Far And Troy Baker Says It’s Not Him
Following the huge GTA 6 leak, we learned that the game will have two protagonists. In the first trailer, we see them both – Lucia and Jason. Lucia takes most of the spotlight in the first trailer, with Jason saying a single word near the end. Trust. Many fans speculated that voice actor Troy Baker (known for his work in games like The Last of Us, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid V, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and more) was doing the […]
PUBG Destructible Terrian Lands This Week, Here’s How It Works
Update 29.1 goes live with tomorrow’s server maintenance and brings one of the prominent features from PUBG’s 2024 roadmap—destructible terrain. One of the biggest questions was how usable this feature was actually going to be. According to the developers, the maximum depth of destruction is set at 1.3 meters (a little over four feet). It won’t provide complete cover when standing but should be deep enough when crouched. Here’s a screenshot of what a player looks like crouch walking inside […]
Helldivers 2 Fans Rid The Galaxy of Automatons, But What’s Next?
The mechanized Automatons are no more. Hundreds of thousands of fans were online yesterday as the final planet was liberated. The game’s official Twitter/X account celebrated the accomplishment alongside the community. With the Automatons seemingly gone, the fight shifts back towards the Terminids. Here’s where the galaxy map stands now. So what’s next? Rumors are swirling that the next faction will be The Illuminate. This was a faction from the first game armed with highly advanced technology. Here’s some gameplay […]
Xbox’s Next Big Tech Leap Will Bring Backwards Compatibility With It
Xbox executives have recently said that the next generation of Xbox consoles will be “the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation.” While the company is looking to what’s next for the Xbox brand, it isn’t forgetting about the console’s past. Windows Central reports that Xbox President Sarah Bond highlighted a new, dedicated team focused on game preservation in an email detailing what’s next for Xbox. According to the report, Xbox is “building on our […]
A New Helldivers 2 Warbond Is Dropping Next Week, But How Often Can We Expect This?
The folks at Arrowhead Game Studios are running a masterclass on how to support a live-service game. Another premium Warbond DLC is dropping next week and is packed with the usual assortment of democracy-spreading goodies: new guns, armor, capes, and more. It’s the second premium Warbond we’ve seen since the game’s release back in February. One in March, and now this one coming next week on April 11. What about the next Warbond after this? When will it be released? According […]
Helldivers 2 Gets A Level Cap Boost, Weapon Balancing, And A Few Surprises
The team behind Helldivers 2 isn’t slowing down. A new patch is live this morning and brings with it an increased level cap, another weapon balancing pass, and a couple of unannounced surprises. Let’s dive in. First up, the level cap has increased from 50 to 150. There’s nothing new to unlock yet, but this should pave the way for additional progression as new content (stratagems, etc.) drops. We’ll see how the folks at Arrowhead Game Studios tackle this in […]
XDefiant Inches Closer To Finally Announcing a Release Date, Stress Test Coming Shortly
Despite a string of successful playtests last year, Ubisoft’s newest shooter, XDefiant, has struggled to reach the finish line. April is nearly here, and we are still waiting for the game’s release date. The dev team recently jumped on Twitter/X and provided a short update. The good news? A worldwide Stress Test is being planned across consoles and PC as the team gears up for the game’s launch. Here’s part of what the developers said: “We’re finishing preparation for a […]
GTA VI Development “Falling Behind” According To New Report
When the first GTA VI trailer dropped in December, a 2025 release date splashed on the screen at the end. According to a new report from Kotaku, that date might be in a bit of trouble. Sources told the outlet that development has started “falling behind,” and there is the potential the release date could slip to 2026. But that date is considered an “emergency” option right now. A Bloomberg report from February revealed that Rockstar Games will ask employees […]
Former Battlefield Director Isn’t Happy After Leaving EA
It’s been a rough stretch for the Battlefield franchise, and recent layoffs/studio closures at EA aren’t inspiring much confidence right now. Former Battlefield director Marcus Lehto (and head of the now-shuttered Ridgeline Games) jumped on Twitter/X recently and had this to say about him leaving EA. One day after he announced his departure, EA joined countless other tech companies in announcing layoffs. Five percent of its global workforce was affected, and Ridgeline Games was also closed. In the announcement covering […]
Helldivers 2’s Arc Thrower Won’t Zap Teammates (As Much) With Newest Armor Passive
The newest Warbond has several new goodies to help spread a little Liber-Tea across the galaxy. A new shotgun gives us another option besides the Arc Thrower for giving the bugs or automatons a little jolt. But it’s a new armor passive that’ll make the electric weapons more forgiving. All three body armors come with a new passive called Electrical Conduit. It’ll give you a 95% resistance to arc damage. So far, the only way to receive arc damage is […]
PUBG Weapon Balance Updates Coming Every Two Months, Big SMG Rebalance This Week
The PUBG devs are taking a more methodical approach to significant weapon balance updates. With the release of update 28.2 on March 13, what the devs describe as a “complete SMG rebalance” will go live in Arcade mode. Between now and June, the developers will analyze gameplay logs and listen to community feedback to make changes before it gets implemented for Normal/Ranked matches in June. The gunplay part of the dev talk starts at around 4:00. So, what’s the goal […]
PUBG Is Hyping Up Destructible Environments But Won’t Say How Far It’ll Go Yet
The folks behind PUBG published a lengthy video and blog post outlining the game’s 2024 roadmap. One feature that instantly got my attention was destructible environments. We’ve yet to see that type of feature play a big role in the Battle Royale genre, but it could be a game-changer if implemented well. The developers didn’t go into too much detail, but they did show an image of a player using a pickaxe to carve out cover. Explosive weapons can also […]
Helldivers 2 Dev Are Making Us Work To Get Those Mechs
Not every new piece of content will be tossed in our laps. Mechs are coming shortly to Helldivers 2, but we’ll need to reinforce a little democracy before it can happen. The planet Tien Kwan is under attack by the Automatons, and Super Earth has issued the latest Major Order calling for all Helldivers to liberate the planet. We’ve known mechs were coming to Helldivers 2 since before the game’s launch. The developers confirmed they were coming soon in a […]
PUBG Is Going Old School Next Month With Erangel Classic
It’s March 2017. The Battle Royale genre as we know it today is exploding in popularity, with H1Z1 leading the charge. But several games are about to change multiplayer gaming. One of them is PUBG. It launched in March 2017 in early access with one map, Erangel. Seven years later, we are returning to Erangel’s roots with Erangel Classic. For two weeks starting May 14, Erangel Classic will return. This will be the fan-favorite map as it was when it […]
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gets New Performance Mode For Those With Newer TVs
Do you own a 120hz TV? A new Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora update comes with a new 40 FPS performance mode. According to the patch notes, it’ll support the newest consoles (Xbox Series X/S, PS5). Why is the 40 FPS mode a big deal? Digital Foundry explained it in a video they did when talking about Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart’s 40 FPS. They described it as “like a midpoint between 30 fps and 60 fps.” Here’s a more technical […]
What’s Next For Larian Studios? Two Projects Using Their IPs
News of Larian Studios stepping away from Baldur’s Gate 3 isn’t new. Last month, the company’s CEO confirmed they were not releasing any DLC for the game or another entry into the franchise. In a community update this morning, the dev team teased a little bit more about what’s next for Larian. “As an independent studio since 1996, we value the freedom to follow our creativity wherever it leads. In this case, after six years in the Forgotten Realms and […]