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Diablo 4’s development history is quite interesting. After the release of Reaper of Souls and cancellation ofKing in the North forDiablo 3, development would be shifted to a “Project Hades.” This was, effectively,Diablo 4until it was canceled and replaced with “Fenris.” Project Fenris was the originally code name for the form ofDiablo 4currently in development. Fenris is clearly a tried-and-true follow-up toDiablo 3. How it lives up to its predecessor remains to be seen, but it fits into the standard formula, even where it has and is likely to deviate....

The record number of gamers that have competed in onlineCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2matches has resulted in a large outcry against the game’s spawn points. Infinity Ward, the long-time developer of theModern Warfaresubseries, has years of experience fine-tuning the competitive, fast-paced multiplayer that has been the series hallmark.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s spawn point problems have been numerous, spanning multiple maps, with players capturing fantastic clips highlighting the frustrations with the current system....

Summary Capcom would not be open to getting acquired byMicrosoftwere the Xbox maker to attempt tempting it with such a proposal, a senior company official has revealed. This hypothetical was entertained amid the Japanese gaming giant’s efforts to maintain its unprecedented momentum which justled Capcom to its best-ever year. Microsoft is finally on the verge of completing the biggest deal in the gaming industry’s history after procuring the CMA’spreliminary approval of its $68....

TheCivilization 6Leader Pass added 12 new Leaders and 6 alternate Personas to the game’s already massive roster, giving players even more ways to lead their favorite civilizations to victory. While the new Leaders aren’t universally great, some of them have joined the ranks of the most powerful inCivilization 6. While Leaders normally only add a single ability to their civilization, it is often more impactful than the civilization ability, unique unit, and unique building combined....

Star Warshas had a mixed reception when it comes to the movies, but the shows are where it’s currently shining. One movie that was received well was the one written by Colin Trevorrow, who also directed the recentJurassic World DominionHowever, Trevorrow’sStar Warsfilm was ultimately never made. Star Warsis currently streaming all of its content on Disney Plus. The animated shows, live-action movies and live-action television shows can be watched in their entirety on the streaming platform....

The newest subclass forDestiny 2players is here with Lightfall’s arrival, and for Hunters that means the high-mobility and high actions-per-minute subclass Threadrunner. With a new Super, new aspects, and fragments, the Strand Hunter has quickly emerged as one of thebest Strand subclasses inDestiny 2thanks to its immensely high damage output and ability uptime. This guide will go through the basics of Strand Hunter and give players an idea of what to focus on when building their very own Threadrunner....

Summary Bungie has revealed several quality-of-life fixes and core sandbox updates will be made inDestiny 2Season 22.Destiny 2regularly receives updates that improve existing features and fix bugs, and Season 22 appears to have one of the biggest updates of Year 6 yet. Destiny 2Season of the Deep is winding down, and Season 22 will bring players one step closer totheFinal Shapeexpansionin 2024. Bungie will host aDestiny 2Showcase on August 22 to reveal new details about future seasons and the upcoming expansion, including the reason why Cayde-6 has returned....

Blizzard is announcing plans for what it calls “Quarterly Updates” forDiablo 4’s ongoing development. These quarterly reports will offer insight intoDiablo 4’s development by providing team members the opportunity to talk about specific parts of the game fans might be interested in or excited for. The firstDiablo 4Quarterly Update focuses on UI development, including PC controller supporter and couch co-op, and in-game encounters, including the introduction of a new enemy “family” named the Cannibals....

Trading is a great way to obtain a variety of useful items inDwarf Fortress, and players will have the opportunity to engage with the mechanic many times as they build their forts. That said, trading can prove to be confusing, and it is likely that many new players will struggle with the mechanic initially. Fortunately, it is not actually very difficult to trade inDwarf Fortress, and this guide is here to walk fans through the process....

Dying Light 2 Stay Humancame out just a few days, and it appears to be a massive hit for developer Techland.Dying Light 2is already a big success on Steamand fans can likely expect it to be at the top of Steam’s Top Sellers list for some time. The console version ofDying Light 2also appears to be solid. On PS5 and Xbox Series X,Dying Light 2allows players to choose from three different modes....

Thanks to a community-led vote fromFortniteplayers, the Shockwave Launcher is back in the game. The Legendary weapon allows players the chance to rocket themselves across the map to get away from a sticky situation or just to travel away from theimpending Storm. Luckily, the Shockwave Launcher does not cause any fall damage, but players can still use it on enemies to maybe launch them into the Storm or get distance from them....

Players can now relish in their victory as one of Marvel’s most menacing villains in theFortniteSeason 4 Battle Pass. Once again, Epic Games has teamed up with Marvel to bring fun newMarvel-themed events toFortnite. There is plenty of new content to keep players engaged withFortnite, such as skins, new powers, and bosses such as Doctor Doom. And through a series of tasks, players can even unlock his skin and victory emote, which is not as hard as one might think....

Fortnite’s Chapter 2, Season 5, Week 3 challenges are up and ready for players to complete them. One of theFortnitechallenges for week 3includes a challenge to destroy toilets. Thankfully, there are several locations around the map to find some commodes to explode. Get the Quest to complete this weekly challenge, players will have to take out 3 total toilets in one match. Once finished, players will earn some XP to put toward levels in their Battle Pass....