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The Division 2‘s First Raid Won’t Have Matchmaking, Even Though Ubisoft Implied It Would

Adopting the approach of its shoot-and-loot rival Destiny, The Division’s first raid, set for release on Thursday, will require that players manually connect with others to attempt the mission. Matchmaking will not be an option, the game’s developers at Ubisoft Massive have confirmed, which has infuriated some players and lit up the game’s social media…

Switch Outsells PS4 In Japan Despite Launching Three Years Later

In just over two years, the Nintendo Switch has sold 8,125,637 units in Japan, according to the latest sales figures reported by Famitsu. That puts it above the current lifetime total of 8,077,756‬ for the PS4. That’s especially notable given how much longer the PS4 has been around. The latest PlayStation launched on February 22,…

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GTA Online‘s Latest Missions Go Back To The Game’s Roots

Over the last few weeks, Rockstar has been adding new missions to Grand Theft Auto Online based around repossessing, selling and stealing vehicles. Most new GTA Online content often focuses on PvP action, grinding tasks for a new business or racing against others. These latest missions are a return to the simple missions the game…

Fortnite’s 9.01 patch reduces the drum gun’s damage from 27/27 to 22/23. The drum gun has been acontentious element of competitive playsince it returned in early May The patch also adds a new weapon, the tactical assault rifle, reduces baller health, and vaults the compact SMG.

Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii is creating a new anime series for a new studio called Ichigo Animation. Details are scant, but Oshii has been working on the idea for this series for the past ten years. The series is expected to begin airing next spring or summer.  

Tiny Custom Arcade Cabinet Models Are Glorious

Twitter user Ostraking makes models of iconic Japanese arcade cabinets. The results are spectacular. As IT Media shows, Ostraking’s little models were recently on display at a hobby show in Shizuoka.  Inside are small LCD screens, running captured demo footage. There is so much detail in Ostraking’s work! These 1/12 miniatures do an incredible job…

The Division 2 Adds Two Short Missions For People Who Don’t Play For The Loot Grind

A pair of missions that Ubisoft added to The Division 2 this morning are a welcome treat for players like me, who are more excited finding the next audio log in an open-world game than grabbing the next statistically favorable piece of loot. The missions are, for better or worse, currently exclusive to the game’s…

Latest Red Dead Online Update Adds Poker, Ponchos And More

With little warning Rockstar released a brand new update for Red Dead Online today, marking the end of its beta period. This big update adds more anti-griefing features, online poker, a new revolver, new story missions and side activities, and a piece of clothing the community has been wanting since launch. It’s a huge step…

How Monster Hunter World Became Capcom’s Greatest Success

For a long time, when we thought of Capcom, we thought of its big franchises like Resident Evil and Street Fighter, but Monster Hunter always lurked in the background, waiting for its due. In 2018, Monster Hunter’s ambitions were finally realized when the fifth main installment in the series, Monster Hunter World, reached 10.9 million…

Final Fantasy VII Is Bigger Than Spoilers

Last week, a minute-long teaser brought the Final Fantasy VII remake roaring back into view for the first time since it was announced in 2015. The footage looked spectacular, a dazzling new way to play one of the most familiar and beloved games of the last 25 years. But is it safe to spoil? It’s…

The First Hours Of Rage 2 Are Fun But Repetitive

I’ve played a few hours of Rage 2, and so far it’s as loud and delightfully dumb as an Andrew WK song. I’m just afraid the fun will end soon. When Andrew WK showed up at E3 last year to perform “Ready To Die” at Bethesda’s conference, I freaked the hell out. I love Andrew…

Riot Removes New League of Legends Animation That May Trigger Epileptic Seizures

Yesterday, a League of Legends player posted on the game’s forums to complain that a new animation was causing problems for those suffering from epilepsy. One of the game’s designers then apologized, noting that they didn’t have “time or bandwidth” to implement a toggle so that players could turn it off. Now, Riot Games says…

One Of The Coolest Rhythm Games Ever, Now On Switch

Originally released for iOS and Android way back in 2012, Rayark’s Cytus is one of the sleekest, most stylish rhythm games out there. Today it’s out on the Switch as Cytus Alpha, and with more than 200 songs (including previously unreleased tracks), a cool sci-fi story and the ability to play with buttons instead of…

SteamWorld Quest comes to PC via Steam on May 31. The card-based role playing game has some of the most interesting turn-based combat I’ve encountered in a while and the SteamWorld universe is still as charming as ever. It’s also nice to hear a game is coming to Steam for a change.

The hell we asked for is nearly upon us. World of Warcraft Classic goes live on August 27, bringing the good old days of endless grinding and major inconvenience to Blizzard’s venerable online role-playing game. Hit up the official website to see how to opt-in to monthly stress tests, before the real stress begins.

When Facing BlazBlue‘s Big Bodies, Sometimes The Best Option Is To Run Away

When fighting game players talk about “running away” in terms of a competitive strategy, it can involve a bunch of different techniques, depending on the game. In very few instances does this mean literally running away in-game, but one BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle player did exactly that to great results during a tournament last weekend.…

The tiny world of Polyarc’s mouse-based virtual reality game is getting bigger. Moss’ Twilight Garden expansion adds a new chapter to Quill’s adventure, with more puzzles and enemies to defeat and equipment to earn. The free update launches with the Oculus Quest on May 21 and comes to other VR platforms in June.

Thanks to this mod, 2B comes to Sekiro We’ve seen other characters modded for the game, including Shrek, but 2B certainly seems at right at home.

Garfield, Only He’s A Nightmarish Monster Starring In A Game Boy Game

Last year, just in time for Halloween, Lumpymade some short animations based on artist Will Burke’s nightmarish Garfield sketches. Fast forward to May 2019 and he’s just finished work on a complete 13-minute video, presented in the style of the grossest Game Boy game ever made. Good night, everyone. You can see more Lumpy’s pixel…