Nioh And Outlast 2 Are November’s PlayStation Plus Games

If you haven’t played Nioh yet, this month’s PlayStation Plus lineup has you covered. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active PlayStation Plus membership. November’s PS Plus games are: Nioh Outlast 2 They’ll be available November 5 through December 3.

How To Get Into Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering is experiencing a bit of a renaissance, and you don’t have to look at publisher Hasbro’s financials to prove it. The 26-year-old strategy card game is alive, kickin’ and as accessible as ever to those curious about picking up a new hobby. Part of what’s fuelled the game’s resurgence is a shift…

The latest video for Marvel’s Avengers gives us a much clearer picture of what’s going on in the upcoming game. Players will collect and customize their characters’ skills, abilities, and outfits while playing though story-advancing missions either solo or online with other heroes. Works for me. 

I Made A Radical (Literally) Playlist For The Outer Worlds

Whenever I really love a piece of media, I make a mixtape of songs that remind me of it. As soon as I finished The Outer Worlds, I began compiling my mixtape. There’s something nice about having a compilation of songs that take you back to a tone and a mood, since it allows you…

Here’s November 2019’s Xbox Games With Gold

November’s Xbox Live Games with Gold are an interesting mix of new and old. As always, these games are only “free” if you have an active Xbox Live Gold subscription. November’s Games with Gold are: Xbox One Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter (November 1-30) The Final Station (November 16-December 15) Xbox 360 (compatible with Xbox…

EVE Online Gets More Shakeups At EVE Vegas

The penultimate event of the 2020 EVE Online World Tour concluded on Sunday in Las Vegas, Nevada. The seventh annual EVE Vegas event brought together players and developers for a weekend of exhibits, charity auctions, presentations and of course lots of partying. During the keynote discussion, CCP Burger, EVE Online’s creative director, gave an overview…

Final Fantasy XIV’s Nier Automata Raid Is Spectacular

Final Fantasy XIV is no stranger to crossover events. Whether that’s the chance to chill with Final Fantasy XV’s Noctis or battle in Final Fantasy Tactics’ Ivalice, there have been plenty of cool stories and difficult bosses. The latest challenge, a huge 24-player raid, adds a splash of Nier Automata and might be the best…

One Million Fake Toys And Figures Seized In China

Shanghai police have seized one million fake toys after raiding a factory in the city of Dongguan. According to Chinese site The Paper, included among the fakes were Pokémon, Dragon Ball, One Piece and Gundam items. The massive raid took place this past August and netted over 1,200 toy-making tools and equipment. China News reports…

Sony Has Shipped 102 Million PS4s

The PlayStation 5 might be on the horizon, but the PS4 continues its impressive run. As of September 30, Sony has shipped 102.8 million PlayStation 4 consoles, surpassing even the Nintendo Wii. Sony announced the news in its most recent financial statements, revealing that 2.8 PlayStation 4s were moved in the last quarter. Twitter user…

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Once Again, EA Cancels Its NBA Game

EA Sports’ NBA Live 20, which had the honour of being officially delayed before it was even officially announced, has now been cancelled. It’s the fourth time in ten years that EA has not released an annual entry in its flagship basketball game on a home console. As Polygon reports, the break will allow EA…

Blizzard Loses Sponsor Over Hong Kong Actions

When Blizzard decided to take action against a pro Hearthstone player for speaking out over the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, they ate a lot of shit from fans. They also, it turns out, lost a commercial sponsor in the form of Mitsubishi Motors. The Taiwanese branch of the Japanese auto giant had been a…

The Division 2’s Newest Update Makes It A Much Better Loot Game

The Division 2 is, among other things, a math problem. Sure, it’s a cover-based shooter and a guns-and-ammo fantasy about post-disaster America. But it’s also a game about stats and figuring out how to tweak them, improve them, and ensure that your character’s numbers are better than your enemy’s. It may sound as exciting as…

Vampyr Would Be Great If Not For The Combat

Vampyr is a brilliant roleplaying game married to a mediocre action game, and their contentious relationship turns what could be a good time into a memorable but uncomfortable experience. This piece was first published on June 5, 2018. We’re bumping it today for the game’s release on the Nintendo Switch. Vampyr is a new action…