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The Division 2‘s Warlords of New York Expansion Is Live Now

The big new expansion for The Division 2, titled Warlords of New York, was supposed to go live on Tuesday, March 3. But Ubisoft jumped the gun, it seems, because it’s currently live and playable right now on consoles as well as PC. Last month, players were treated to a brief two-mission jaunt set in…

Today is your last chance to grab a digital download of Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 for $3. For the next 18 hours, Ubisoft’s third-person shooter is available at a steep discount on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live, Ubisoft’s UPlay, and the Epic Games Store. Tomorrow’s upcoming expansion, Warlords of New York, is not included.…

Can’t Decide What To Play In Dreams? Try These

It’s not an exaggeration to say the possibilities in Dreams are endless. Media Molecule’s creativity game, which officially came out for PS4 a few weeks back, puts the tools of a developer in the hands of a gamer. It’s not the Frostbite Engine or iD Tech 4, but, on the other hand, you don’t need…

You Can’t Catch Dynamax Mewtwo, So Why Bother?

Two decades ago, Ash, Pikachu, and friends sent Mewtwo packing. Now, the weirdo psychic feline is back for revenge—not on late-’90s moviegoers but on 21st-century Pokémon players. This weekend, in celebration of Pokémon Day, Sword and Shield players have the chance to partake in a doozy of a Max Raid Battle against Dynamax Mewtwo Many…

Shadow of the Colossus And Sonic Forces Are March’s PS Plus Games

The PlayStation Plus offerings for March feature one of the greatest games ever made… and the PS4 version of Shadow of the Colossus. As always, these games are only “free” if you’re a member of PS Plus (which costs $10 a month or $60 a year). These two games are available from Tuesday, March 3,…

You Shouldn’t Play Video Games To Fall Asleep (But Here’s How Anyway)

We’ve all done it. One minute, you’re watching Jim say something mean to Dwight; the next, you’re waking up to a screen that asks “Are you still watching The Office (U.S.)?” While you might feel a bit sheepish when Netflix scolds you for falling asleep to its offerings, the use of media as a sleep…

How To Get Started Making Things In Dreams

Dreams isn’t just a game. It’s a creativity incubator with endless possibilities. If you can dream it, you can create it. Want to make a breakfast that looks more realistic than a Naughty Dog cutscene? Go for it! A cute kaiju boat-eating simulator? Sure! A recreation of the Air Buster boss fight from Final Fantasy…

PSA: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Is Free On The Epic Games Store Right Now

Heads up, PC gamers: In case you didn’t know, each week, you can get free games on the Epic Games Store. Think of it like Microsoft or Sony’s free-game programs, except you don’t need to pay for a monthly subscription. This morning, the digital storefront put up a truly epic title. Between now and next…

How To Beat Umbral Beast In Fire Emblem: Cindered Shadows DLC

As longtime series fans know, the real goal of any Fire Emblem game is to make it to the credits without anyone in your party dying. For the most part, well-planned tactics and well-trained troops will get the job done. But the newest Fire Emblem—an excellent full-blown DLC campaign for Three Houses called Cindered Shadows—poses…

Tips For Playing Fire Emblem: Three Houses – Cindered Shadows

Last week, Fire Emblem: Three Houses received a shiny new piece of DLC. Unlike the previous “waves,” it’s not just a handful of new quests and costumes and other small-scale additions. This DLC, called Cindered Shadows, is a fully contained standalone campaign, wherein Byleth, Claude, Edelgard, Hilda, and some other less-cool students explore a mysterious…

PSA: If You’re Just Starting Dreams, Leave The Motion Controls On

I don’t know about you, but I’m no fan of motion controls. In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, I immediately deactivated the tilt. I would’ve turned off the motion controls in Detroit: Become Human, if doing so wouldn’t also minimize the narrative stakes. The worst Super Mario Party mini-games are those that require physical Joy-Con movement.…

Here’s The Deal With The New Fire Emblem: Three Houses DLC

When Nintendo announced Cindered Shadows, we series devotees rightfully went nuts. But it wasn’t clear what exactly the DLC actually was.

How To Import Your GBA Pokémon To Pokémon Home

A question for the veteran trainers: Of all the Pokémon you’ve ever caught, across all versions and all generations, who’s been your favorite? If you could bring the Gen III Jolteon you beat Hoenn’s Elite Four with to Pokémon Sword and Shield, would you? Well, as of this week, that option is open, should you…

Can’t Find Pokémon Home On Mobile? Open Up Your Browser

After much anticipation, Pokémon Home came out Tuesday—but you wouldn’t necessarily know it from checking your phone. For whatever reason, the catchall Pokémon storage center does not appear if you search for it on a mobile device’s app store. For those who may not know, Pokémon Home is Nintendo’s cloud storage service for Pokémon. The…

How To Make Short Work Of Mama Tick In The New Dead Cells DLC

Dead Cells is a satisfyingly complex roguelite with fast-paced combat, Metroid-style exploration, and gorgeously rendered medieval environments. It will also kick your ass in a thousand ways. This week, Dead Cells added yet another method of ass-kicking: Mama Tick. Mama Tick is the boss of “Bad Seed,” the new Dead Cells DLC that’s out today…

How To Squeeze The Most Legendary Gear Out Of Borderlands 3‘s New Event

There’s really only one reason people play Borderlands 3, and it’s not the story. It’s the guns. And right now, there are more awesome guns than you can shake a Claptrap at. Borderlands games feature a mind-boggling amount of weaponry. It’s kind of their thing. The first game featured 17.75 million different guns. In pre-launch…

The First Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Was Definitely Worth It

Earlier this week, Nintendo added a new fighter to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the company’s wildly popular Fire Emblem-themed fighting game. Byleth, the player character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses, is the sixth new fighter to join the roster since Smash Ultimate’s December 2018 launch. Starting with Piranha Plant, in January 2019, Nintendo has rolled…

Here’s How to Max Out Your Nintendo Switch’s Battery Life

By making the most of a few tried-and-true tactics, you can get more mileage out of your machine.

Everything You Need to Know About Battlefield V‘s ‘Into the Jungle’ Update

Like an Instagram influencer in search of new content, Battlefield V has booked a trip to the Solomon Islands. In an announcement video this morning, Battlefield publisher EA revealed the first Tides of War update of 2020 will feature a return to the Pacific Theater. Out Thursday, February 6, “Chapter 6: Into the Jungle” will…