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Zombies Origin | One of the most beloved Call of Duty games, and a unique shooter from the X360 era, are seemingly coming to Game Pass

Game Pass continues to amass a large library of classic Call of Duty games, and it appears the list will be gaining one major addition next year.

Dec. 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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V has Come to (FN) | Keanu Reeves is in Fortnite again, this time as Cyberpunk 2077's Johnny Silverhand, and he's bringing his nuke along

Fortnite's next cross-over is with Cyberpunk 2077, making it the second time Keanu Reeves has joined the battle royale shooter.

Dec. 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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The Moon? | We’re almost certainly not getting a new GTA 6 trailer this week, but some fans have really convinced themselves that we are

It's not impossible, but the idea that we may be getting a new GTA 6 trailer by the end of this week borders on the absurd.

Dec. 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Manic Disposition | Maniac may be the best Vampire Survivors-like you’ve never heard of (and is one of the best Steam Deck games of 2024)

I’m willing to bet you’re probably finding out about this gem of a Vampire Survivors-eque for the first time, but know that I don’t blame you.

Dec. 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Some Rest | No Rest for the Wicked dev may have been quiet for a little too long, but it will back with a vengeance in January

We're finally getting some major No Rest for the Wicked news in the new year, to kick-start 2025 with a bang.

Dec. 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Dead Dead | Just in case you had any hope the horror series wasn't dead, EA said no to a Dead Space 4 pitch from the original co-creator

Remember when EA managed to fool us into thinking that maybe it's ready to really bring back Dead Space? Well, that was fun while it lasted.

Dec. 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Holiday Hell Hurl | Diablo 4 is free to play until the new year on everything, and you can even try out the new Spiritborn class

Blizzard really wants you to be playing Diablo 4 over the holidays and into the new year.

Dec. 20, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Smooth | Monster Hunter Wilds' performance has been improved in the final game, and we may even get a second beta

Capcom just revealed a bunch of new Monster Hunter Wilds details, and addressed several points of criticism from the recent open beta.

Dec. 20, 2024 Sherif Saed

5-way split of art from games such as The Sinking City, Diablo4, Buckshot Roulette, Honkai Star Rail, and Inscryption

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Somewhere In Time | VG247's best games of 2024 that aren't actually from 2024, because we're all time- and money-poor these days, right?

Look, it's expensive to keep up with the release schedule these days, and most of us have a huge backlog to get through – so let's celebrate some older games, yeah?

Dec. 18, 2024 Dom Peppiatt

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Fallen-on-and-On | If you can believe it, Lords of the Fallen is still getting patches that change its combat this many months after launch

Over a year after its initial release, the devs behind Lords of the Fallen continue to tweak some of its most fundamental aspects.

Dec. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Global Goblin Grind | Diablo 4's final event of the year has the entire community chasing Treasure Goblins for some cool rewards

Diablo 4 is just about ready to wrap up 2024, and it's going to do so with a very on-theme event.

Dec. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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The Real TGAs | VG247’s Alternate Game Awards 2024

Put on your nicest jacket and your tightest girdle, because it’s time to look snazzy for the biggest game awards show: the VG247 Alternate Game Awards for 2024

Dec. 12, 2024 Alex Donaldson

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Exiled Again? | Path of Exile 2’s action still doesn’t feel as good Diablo’s, but it’s uniquely fun - I just wish it wasn’t as frustrating

Path of Exile 2 makes case for a type of ARPG flow that’s rare to find in the genre. However, it’s lacking a certain spark that makes it hard to truly love.

Dec. 11, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Paid Off | Path of Exile 2's early access system is raising some eyebrows, but it could actually be a great way of rewarding loyal gamers

All that money you may or may not have sunk into the original Path of Exile is paying off now, right? Right?!

Nov. 27, 2024 Sherif Saed

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We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

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Browse from the Past | We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

I'm willing to guess you didn't think you'd be reading about Command & Conquer when you woke up this morning, much less this particular C&C game.

Nov. 27, 2024 Sherif Saed

A Barabarian from Path of Exile 2 flanked by villains from the Diablo 4 release, and its expansion.

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Path of Excite | Path of Exile 2 is Diablo 4's first real competition, and I'm actually glad it arrives in a quiet period for Blizzard's game

Diablo 4 has reached a point where I can feel okay putting it down for now, and get excited about the next game like it coming out very soon.

Nov. 26, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Diablo 4 players who own Vessel of Hatred will be getting exclusive content in future seasons, but the bonus may not be as big as you think

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That's All, Folks | Diablo 4 players who own Vessel of Hatred will be getting exclusive content in future seasons, but the bonus may not be as big as you think

As Diablo 4 seasons continue to roll out, anyone who forked out for the Vessel of Hatred expansion will continue seeing exclusive benefits.

Nov. 25, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Witchy | Diablo 4's next season lets you be a witch, makes Ultimates more powerful and finally introduces character loadouts

The next Diablo 4 PTR will spoil the theme of Season 7, but the core gameplay changes - and the new content itself - should make everyone happy.

Nov. 22, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Path to PoE 2 | Our last look at what to expect in Path of Exile 2's December early access launch arrives in today's livestream - watch it here

If you're eagerly anticipating the impending release of Path of Exile 2, then today's livestream will certainly be one to watch.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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G-rat-iffying | One of the best co-op games just got one of its biggest updates ever, and at 95% off you’d better get ready to join the rat race

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has always been one of the best co-op games you can play, but at this silly price point, all arguments are moot.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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2.1 PTR Watch | Watch Blizzard explain why Diablo 4’s next big patch needs its own, dedicated PTR in today’s livestream

Diablo 4's next patch may not be as game-changing as 2.0, but it's still significant enough to get its own PTR.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Good Ending | Despite the so-so reception, Stalker 2 is killing it on Steam, setting new series records

Stalker fans clearly showed up for Stalker 2 on day one, despite all the bugs, progression-blocking issues and the tepid critical reception.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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QoL Mid | The Diablo 4 Season 6 mid-season patch may be small, but it brings a couple of changes we've been asking for

Tomorrow's Diablo 4 patch is likely the game's last big update before the end of the year, and it has a few changes to look forward to.

Nov. 18, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Easier Grind | Surprise! All your double XP tokens from Modern Warfare 2&3, and Warzone are now in Black Ops 6

The first season of Black Ops 6 came with a really nice surprise for players with a history in Warzone, Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3.

Nov. 15, 2024 Sherif Saed

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C'mon Back to Hell | Blizzard is tempting lapsed Diablo 4 players back with some big boosts, free trials, XP events and more

As we get closer to the end of the year, Blizzard wants to prove to lapsed Diablo 4 players that it's a different game than the one they stopped playing months ago.

Nov. 15, 2024 Sherif Saed

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ARCing Positive | ARC Raiders gameplay debut shows off what could be one of the most intriguing mechanics in an extraction shooter yet

ARC Raiders finally shows off its updated gameplay, offering some familiar extraction shooter notes, and a few surprising fresh additions.

Nov. 14, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Spirits Extended | Don't worry, Diablo 4's mid-season patch won't nerf your Spiritborn, but Season 7 will - and it's getting a PTR

Diablo 4's next major patch arrives next week, but it won't disturb too much of the Season 6 rhythm.

Nov. 13, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Bad Call | Battlefield: Bad Company's original lead is happy to bring his ideas for a third game to life, but he knows EA won't do it

We're not likely to get a third Battlefield: Bad Company game, and it has nothing to do with the originals' creator's willingness to return to the series.

Nov. 12, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Worth the Wait | Warhammer 40,000: Darktide finally comes to PS5 this December, and it's going to be PS5 Pro Enhanced

Fatshark is really fond of releasing games very late in the year, because the studio just announced Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for the PlayStation 5.

Nov. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Omniseason | Black Ops 6 Season 1 kicks off next week with new multiplayer maps, new modes, Zombies Directed Mode, and some big changes to Warzone

We're under one week away from the release of Black Ops 6's first season, and the beginning of a new chapter in Warzone.

Nov. 8, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Midway Hate | Diablo 4: It's almost time for the Season 6 mid-season update, and we're going to find out what's in it next week

Blizzard may have been quiet recently on future changes in Diablo 4, but the developer will open up about the next major patch soon.

Nov. 7, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Algorithmic Nerf | The Call of Duty community’s dumb new obsession with absolutely no base in reality? Skill-based damage

The Call of Duty community has found another conspiracy theory to explain why they’re not performing well in multiplayer, and it may be the dumbest of any of them so far.

Nov. 6, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Enough Snaking | Black Ops 6 patch nerfs snaking, Recon Speciality, and stops you from getting killed after joining a match in progress

This week's Black Ops 6 patch is big-ish, bringing a round of nerfs to some popular perks and weapons, as well as gameplay tweaks elsewhere.

Nov. 5, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Fair is Fair | Black Ops 6 double XP event extended because some of us didn't get the XP we were supposed to

Did you notice that you may have been missing out on some extra XP in Black Ops 6 over the weekend? Well, it turns out you weren't imagining things.

Nov. 4, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Wild Anticipation | The Monster Hunter Wilds beta already has far more players on Steam than World ever had

It bodes really well for Capcom that interest - at least on PC - in the sequel to its most successful game is this high months from launch.

Nov. 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Herald of XP Grind | Of course Black Ops 6's first double XP weekend arrives alongside Nuketown

On its second weekend of release, Black Ops 6 is getting its first double XP weekend.

Nov. 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Top of the BLOPS | Black Ops 6: Best Loadouts and Gun Builds for Multiplayer

Dominate every engagement in Black Ops 6 with our most effective weapon loadouts and builds

Oct. 31, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Qualified Ops 6 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the biggest Call of Duty launch ever, but Activision hasn't quite shared any hard numbers yet

Activision doesn't bring up actual unit sales or player numbers in its 'Black Ops 6 is a hit' statement.

Oct. 31, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Nuke Too Soon | Treyarch didn't wait too long to pull out the Nuketown card, because the map arrives in Black Ops 6 this week

Is Nuketown joining the Black Ops 6 map roster a little soon after launch?

Oct. 29, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Hatred Ever-rising | Diablo 4 patch casually doubles Realmwalker health, makes your mount far less skittish in the endgame

Diablo is getting a minor update later today that does bring a couple of major-ish changes to the game.

Oct. 29, 2024 Sherif Saed

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BO6 Hustle | Black Ops 6 brings Call of Duty back to Steam's top five most played games

Though we may not have a detailed statistics breakdown, Black Ops 6's success on Steam is clear to see.

Oct. 28, 2024 Sherif Saed

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DLSS Denied | Upscaling seems to be pointless in Black Ops 6 right now, so maybe hold off on turning on DLSS/FSR/XESS

If you're hoping to rely on upscaling to make Black Ops 6 run better on your PC, you may want to reconsider.

Oct. 25, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Charcuterie Bro | The Butcher wants to play a game with you in Diablo 4's next limited-time event, and you get some cosmetics just by logging in

Diablo 4's The Butcher is not all bad. This isn't actually true, but it may end up being so in your case, if you sign up to play his next game.

Oct. 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Wucha-look at That! | Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers delivers on its promise, shows some hot boss fight action

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated Soulslike games, and it had one of its biggest moments today.

Oct. 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Blopped and Loaded | Black Ops 6 launch guide: pre-load, release times and PC specs

It's the middle of October and wouldn't you believe it, we're just days away now from the release of this year's Call of Duty, Black Ops 6.

Oct. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Gimme | There's more to Diablo 4's patch 2.0.3 than just nuking the evade spam builds, it also makes Kurast Undercity runs more rewarding

Diablo 4's first big-ish patch to arrive after the release of Vessel of Hatred brings a lot of common sense changes, and a few reward boosts everyone will be happy with.

Oct. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Evade This! | Blizzard is coming after your Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Spiritborn evade spam build, so enjoy it while it lasts

If you've been playing Diablo 4 over the past couple of weeks, it may not surprise you to learn that one of the most powerful Spiritborn builds is getting nerfed very soon.

Oct. 15, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Spirits, Guide Me | Diablo 4: How to unlock the best Spirit Hall and The Sacred Hunt

In Diablo 4, the Spiritborn must attune their inner power and unlock their specialization. Here's how to unlock the best Spirit Hall for your character!

Oct. 11, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Merc with a Mace | Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Best Mercenaries Guide

The Mercenaries are about to become your friends in Diablo 4, assuming you mostly play solo. Here's how to unlock them, and who to pick.

Oct. 9, 2024 Sherif Saed

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But I Own It! | No more silly workarounds - Blizzard has fixed the Diablo 4 bug that caused many on consoles to lose access to Vessel of Hatred

Does your Diablo 4 game think you don't own Vessel of Hated, even though you've already played it for hours? Well, that should no longer be an issue.

Oct. 9, 2024 Sherif Saed