‘State of Decay 2’ beginner’s guide: Essential tips you need to survive
Undead Labs' State of Decay 2 might look like an action game at first glance, but its deep survival elements make it much more challenging than something like Dead Rising. Here is how to succeed from the very beginning, including tips for fighting zombies and completing open-world objectives.
Epic Games will give away $100 million in first year of competitive ‘Fortnite’
Fortnite developer Epic Games plans to give $100 million to prize pools for competitive Fortnite play in the game's first year. That is nearly the game's revenue in a single month. The game is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and iOS, and it will be coming to Android this summer.
Alolan Pokémon seen in ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’ are coming to ‘Pokémon Go’
Niantic's Pokémon Go will soon add the Alolan forms of classic Pokémon from the Kanto region. The forms differ from the original Pokémon, often with new elemental abilities or changed appearances. They were first seen in the 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, as well as the updated Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Activision executive downplays the loss of campaign mode in ‘Black Ops 4’
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be the first main entry in the series to not include a campaign mode, but according to one Activision executive, players won't mind the mode's omission too much. A battle royale mode will still be included in the game, as will three separate zombie experiences.
‘Resident Evil 7’ comes to Nintendo Switch in Japan via cloud streaming
Resident Evil 7 will be playable on Nintendo Switch in Japan later this month, but there's a catch. The game will only be playable via cloud streaming, though, suggesting it can't be run natively on the device. There has been no word of the game coming to the Switch in other regions, either.
Devolver Digital is coming back to E3, this time with actual announcements
Devolver Digital was the talk of the town at E3 2017 after hosting a bizarre parody of the traditional press conference, and the independent publisher will once again host its own show this year. You can watch it all on Twitch on June 10, and you can expect actual game reveals this time around.
‘Black Ops 4’ will have battle royale, but ditches the single-player campaign
Activision and Treyarch have revealed Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The game is a sort of "greatest hits" collection of past Black Ops elements, and it includes the previously-rumored battle royale mode. It also includes a zombie mode, but skips the campaign for the first time in the series' history.
Watch today’s ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ reveal event here
Activision and Treyarch will hold a livestream event on May 17 to reveal Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to the world. We expect this to be our first look at gameplay for the shooter, and you can watch it right here. The series is rumored to be skipping a traditional campaign mode for the first time ever.
There is looting in the apocalypse, but there won’t be loot boxes in ‘Rage 2’
The first gameplay trailer for Rage 2 was released earlier this week, and it got us pretty excited, but we're even more psyched to hear that the upcoming shooter will have no loot boxes. More information on the post-apocalyptic sequel will be given during Bethesda's E3 2018 showcase in June.
4A Games’ post-apocalyptic ‘Metro Exodus’ delayed to next year
Metro Exodus, the third entry in 4A Games' post-apocalyptic shooter series, was supposed to launch later this year, but it has been delayed until early 2019. The game will be available on consoles and PC, and will once again follow the story of the Russian Artyom in a world destroyed by nuclear blasts.
Serve your opponents with the ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ beta tournament
Nintendo's upcoming game Mario Tennis Aces will be available to try during a three-day prelaunch beta tournament on June 1, which will also give access to offline play. The game launches exclusively for Switch on June 22, and those who played in the tournament will receive an overalls outfit for Mario.
Check out the first gameplay for Bethesda’s zany shooter ‘Rage 2’
The first gameplay trailer for Rage 2 has been released by Bethesda, giving us a look at the game's weapons, powers, locations, and even a taste of the post-apocalyptic story. More details will be shared at E3 in June, and the game is scheduled to arrive to consoles and PC in spring 2019.
Sony says its E3 press conference will focus in on four games
SIE Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden has revealed that Sony's E3 press conference will focus on four previously-announced games, including The Last of Us: Part II and Death Stranding. The other games that are getting extended looks are Spider-Man and Sucker Punch's Ghost of Tsushima.
All Xbox One and PC games can now be gifted on the Microsoft store
Microsoft has significantly expanded its digital gifting program on Xbox One, allowing players to send all paid games to their friends. All PC games available on the Microsoft Store can also be sent, along with downloadable content. Paid apps will be available for gifting at a later date on both systems.
Kratos shows his sense of humor with latest ‘God of War’ update’s photo mode
The latest update for God of War has added the much-anticipated photo mode to the game, complete with filters and backgrounds to make the perfect image. Kratos can also now smirk in the game as you maneuver around the environment to frame your shot, and we shall consider this canon from now on.
Start saving up: Steam’s Summer Sale will reportedly begin June 21
The start date for Steam's annual Summer Sale appears to have been leaked. If correct, the sale will begin on June 21 and run until July 5. It typically offers steep discounts on a wide selection of games, including indie titles, as well as AAA releases from several different publishers.
Capcom says it will release two ‘major titles’ by next March
Game developer and publisher Capcom has revealed that it has "two major titles" in development that will launch by the end of March 2019. No details were given on the identity of the games, but it has been rumored that a fifth Devil May Cry game is in the works with a similar release window.
What games will Square Enix show off during its E3 2018 presentation?
Game publisher Square Enix will be hosting its own E3 2018 presentation this year, showing off its lineup of upcoming games. We expect to see already announced titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts III, likely alongside unannounced games. The event will be held on June 11.
‘World of Warcraft’ DDoS attacker gets a year in prison, nearly $30,000 fine
A disgruntled World of Warcraft player who engaged in DDoS attacks against the game's European servers has been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay nearly $30,000 to Blizzard Entertainment, the Justice Department has announced. The attacks took place in 2010 and shut players out of the game.
Nintendo Switch Online paid service will feature cloud saves, 20 free games
Nintendo has revealed that its Nintendo Switch Online paid service will include access to cloud saves when it launches this September. The feature has been requested by numerous players since the system released in 2017, with options for moving save data currently limited to full system transfers.
Nintendo is hiring a level designer for Zelda, but will it be for a new game?
Nintendo posted a job listing for a contract level designer position for the Zelda series. The company released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a little over a year ago to rave reviews and huge sales numbers. The listing makes mention of dungeons, which could point to a more traditional game.
Games from Space lets you loan your GPU to earn free games
Games from Space is a new PC gaming service that allows users to loan the power of their GPU to earn free digital games. The selection of titles includes newer releases like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and the time it takes you to earn a new game will vary depending on the power of your GPU.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ disables key feature to stop re-sellers
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has temporarily disabled personal item trading after it was discovered that third-party re-selling sites were abusing the system. No date has been given for its return, but developer PUBG Corporation is hoping to develop a new system that can't be abused the same way.
Conan O’Brien and Bill Hader offer parenting advice while playing ‘God of War’
On the latest episode of Clueless Gamer, Conan O'Brien sits down with Bill Hader to play the PlayStation 4 game God of War. The two embark on a perilous journey and discuss fatherhood, the pros and cons of murdering mythological beasts, Amazon Alexa, and the tough real estate market in Midgard.