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Here’s How The Way Activision Talks About Call Of Duty Launch Weekend Sales Has Changed Over Nearly 20 Years

It hasn't been bragging about Modern Warfare 4 sales despite rave reviews

By Ethan Gach Published October 26, 2026

Games

I’m Having A Blast Waiting In Line For An Hour To Play One Minute Of A Platformer With One Million Levels

I'm doing my part!

By Rebekah Valentine Published October 26, 2026
OpinionCommentary

What Does It Even Mean To ‘Save’ Mass Effect?

Thousands of fans are rallying around a campaign to save the series after BioWare's shutdown, but what does that look like?

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 26, 2026
Opinion

Hellraiser: Revival Is Gross Enough To Save Games As Art

Saber Interactive makes me want to puke, and I'm glad

Ashley Bardhan Published October 26, 2026
CultureFeature

Now That The Shoe Is On The Other Foot, Microsoft And Epic Games Suddenly Agree That AI Is Theft [Update: Tim Sweeney Responds]

Rules for thee, but not for me

By Lewis Parker Updated October 27, 2026

Opinion

Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Call It An ‘Incredibly Well Tuned’ Adventure With ‘Brilliant Weapon Design’

It's currently rated the best action game of 2026

By Ethan Gach Published October 26, 2026
OpinionCommentary

Epic Boss Tim Sweeney Calls Steam’s AI Declarations ‘Political’ And ‘Abhorrent’

The CEO describes revealing the use of genAI slop as a forced 'political statement'

By John Walker Published October 26, 2026
OpinionCommentary

The Normandy SR-2 Is Now A Haunted House, But It Will Always Be My Home

I have spent years not being able to grieve Mass Effect, and now I finally have to

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 23, 2026
OpinionImpressions

Amazon Prime’s Carrie Is Absolutely Wonderful, Apart From One Thing

Mike Flanagan's TV series seemed an odd choice, but shines in its portrayal of Carrie and her mother

By John Walker Published October 23, 2026
OpinionCommentary

The Case For Exclusivity When Gears Of War: E-Day Cost Over $500 Million To Make

Xbox's big 2026 console exclusive was a money pit

By Ethan Gach Published October 22, 2026

OpinionCommentary

Xbox Employees Who Survive Upcoming Layoffs Will Be Rewarded With More Mandatory Time In The Office If They Live Within 50 Miles

'We are Xbox'

By Ethan Gach Published October 21, 2026
OpinionCommentary

It Didn’t Have To End This Way

After years of strife and sabotage, BioWare is gone, and video games are lesser for it

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 21, 2026
OpinionCommentary

The One Thing EA Has Always Been Good At Is Killing Video Game Studios

Since 1987, EA has consistently bought up studios like BioWare only to shut them down later

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 21, 2026
Games

Epic And Roblox Sued For Allegedly Creating Deliberately Addictive Games

Sadly an interesting topic looks unlikely to be usefully explored, given the woeful nature of the filing

By John Walker Published October 21, 2026
Entertainment

VisionQuest Already Fixed Its Biggest Problem In Just One Week

Who is the Butcherbird Killer in Marvel comics?

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 21, 2026

OpinionCommentary

The First Kingdom Hearts Featured Final Fantasy In A Way I Wish The Series Would Again

Sora’s first meeting with Final Fantasy characters raised some logistical questions, but the series has sidelined them as the years have gone on

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026
CultureNews

Steam Next Fest Has Become A Massive Disaster And A Grim Look At The Future

The vibes are rotten this time around as Next Fest features thousands of AI slop demos

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 20, 2026
OpinionImpressions

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4′s Campaign Is Exactly What I Want From A Big-Budget Shooter

Come for the big set pieces, stay for the tense narrative and satisfying combat

By Zack Zwiezen Published October 20, 2026
CultureNews

Nikki From Obsession Coming To Fortnite Is The Endgame Of People Not Getting It

With fame and notoriety comes the distortion of everything you were meant to symbolize

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026
OpinionImpressions

Final Fantasy Resonance Feels Like Comfort Food, But I Want Cuisine

After 12 hours, the Brave Exvius reimagining just can’t satiate my hunger

By Kenneth Shepard Published October 20, 2026

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