Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warfeaturesan excellent Zombies offeringand some steadily improving multiplayer, both of which have led to the game’s wildly impressive sales success. While these two modes often garner the most attention from theCall of Dutyfanbase, the campaign of the latestBlack Opstitle is strong in its own right. Raven Software did a fine job creating this singleplayer content, with unique features standing out and new characters like Adler and Park making an impact....

As the end of the year approaches, it is an exciting time to be a fan ofCall of Duty: Warzone. Since the battle royale launched in March of 2020, players have been waiting for another massive map to replace the war-torn streets of Verdansk. On December 8, the wishes of the community are finally going to be answered, as the newCaldera map is scheduled to release. While the update brings loads of new features, console gamers are hoping one specific option from the PC version of the game makes its way over to consoles as well....

Though streamers and the Internet gaming community at large has seemingly moved on to new obsessions like Iron Gate AB’s Early Access survival gameValheim, there are still many players invested inAmong Us. The game exploded in popularity amid COVID-19 lockdowns last year, to the extent thatpeople watched over 200 million hours ofAmong Uson Twitchjust in the fourth quarter of 2020. However, this popularity came two years after its release, and today developer Innersloth revealed the social deduction title looked very different in its infancy....

EA is putting its money where its mouth is and pledging a sum of $1 million in the fight against racial injustice. The company that has long been criticized forhidden fees and in-game purchases, is donating to organizations like the NAACP. The company has also promised to double-match any of the donations from its employees while giving them an extra day off to volunteer. An official statement was released a few days ago from EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson stated that the death of George Floyd was “senseless and tragic....

Author George R.R. Martin claims in an interview that the world ofElden Ringis based on Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. However, there also seems to be more inspirations behind the game besides Tolkien. The critically acclaimedGame of Thronesauthor teamed up with game director Hidetaka Miyazaki to build the world, lore, and characters ofElden Ringyears ago, and is excited to see his vision come to life. Martin has gone on record claimingLord of the Ringswas his main influence for creating the game’s world; Miyazakihimself has expanded on many other influences....

The nameShin Megami Tensei 5would seem to imply that relatively fewShin Megami Tenseigames have been released over the franchise’s lifespan of more than thirty years. Five games in thirty years definitely would seem like a sparse timeline, but as anyShin Megami Tenseiveteran knows, there’s way more games in this series than a game calledShin Megami Tensei 5would imply.Shin Megami Tenseijust keeps spinning off of itself, even as the core series keeps running strong....

The nextFalloutgame and its setting have yet to be announced, butFallout 5will need to make some big changes to draw fans back to the franchise.Fallout 76took fans to a multiplayer version of the series set in post-apocalyptic West Virginia, but the game was not received as well as Bethesda had likely hoped. Starting withFallout 5,theFalloutseries will need to give players some brand new roleplaying opportunities, a new degree of roleplaying freedom, and some interesting new mechanics to spice up combat if it’s going to get the franchise back on top of the RPG heap....

The amount of lore packed into theFalloutuniverse is quite extensive. Across four mainline entries, plusFallout 76, there has been no shortage of information regarding the world ofFallout. It would easily take weeks of intensive study to nail down every last detail of the universe’s history and setting. RELATED:Fallout 4: Reasons The Main Story Makes No Sense Despite this massive wealth of information, there are always lingering questions that remain unanswered.Fallout’s setting, in particular, still has holes left to fill when it comes to lore....

Fortnitedataminers believe they’ve discovered what skin will be involved in the game’s next crossover. While they didn’t find a sure thing, a hint in the code has them believing Lara Croft is the next character coming toFortnite. Crossover characters are nothing new toFortnite. Having recently finished up a Marvel crossover that concluded with a reset after Galactus ate the world, new skins have been popping up sporadically. Those characters includebounty hunters such as The MandalorianandGod of War’s Kratos....

Fortnitehas changed up its gameplay by doing an ambitious crossover event with Marvel. The game has managed to differentiate itself from other battle royale games through its mechanics and it seems that this latest crossover is intended to boostFortnite’s already impressive player base. Alongside crossover events,Fortnitereleases challenges that enable players to unlock items and skins upon completion. Interestingly this week players are required to take on Iron Man. The Marvel crossover event has already led to players taking onDoctor Doom inFortnite....

It’s no secret thatGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Editionlaunched in a poor state, with players reporting a wide range of problems with all three games in the trilogy. Rockstar Games has promised to make things right by improving theGrand Theft Auto Trilogywith updates to address fan feedback, and now one of the game’s most significant post-launch updates to date is available to download across most platforms. TheGrand Theft Auto Trilogyupdate 1....

Releasing in 2007 for the Xbox 360,Halo 3was a massive success for Microsoft and became one of the most well-regarded entries in theHalofranchise. While there was no shortage of reasons for its popularity, one contributing factor was the plethora of excitingCovenant and UNSC weaponryavailable to use during combat. Among the many iconic guns found in the game was the sniper rifle. Recently, one gamer decided to try and make a replica of this iconic weapon in real life....

Every so often, an absurdist game will take the internet by storm. Examples includeQWOP, Goat Simulator,Untitled Goose Game,and now,Handcop.These games tap into a refreshing sense of simplicity amongst the gaming industry’s push towards increasingly technologically advanced games. The absurdism is key to their success, and this brand of indie game has even received acclaim from the art world, withQWOPbeing featured in a special gaming exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York....