The Last Of Us Part 2, the sequel to a game recently named Game of the Decade over at Metacritic AND PlayStation Blog, is fast approaching – and it looks like it could be the biggest game of the year. After the post-apocalypse of the first game, players will be stepping back into the shoes […]
Ubisoft Isn't Abandoning Its AAA Franchises With New Free-To-Play Initiative
Ubisoft provided an update for its game release schedule during a recent earnings call, including information regarding Skull & Bones, but there was also talk of the company’s new initiative going forward: free-to-play games. With the announcement that Tom Clancy’s universe is expanding with two new F2P adventures, many have been concerned about what this […]
Too Many Of Mass Effect’s Renegade Choices Just Don’t Make Sense
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve played through the Mass Effect trilogy. It’s my absolute favorite series, and I’ve developed a bit of a yearly ritual where I replay the trilogy over the summer. I usually make the same few choices, drop Ashley, save Wrex, romance Garrus or Thane, opt for Synthesis – […]
Relive The Past With A Free Original Xbox Dynamic Theme On Series X And S
Microsoft really hasn’t forgotten about the past. In yesterday’s update for the Xbox Series line of consoles, a brand new theme was added to the menu that lets users relive the genesis of the Xbox brand. If you have fond memories of the original Xbox dashboard design, you can now adorn your next-generation console with […]
Yakuza: Like A Dragon Was The Most Successful Title In The Series Internationally, Says Sega’s Shuji Utsumi
In an interview with Famitsu this week, Sega’s Shuji Utsumi revealed that Yakuza: Like a Dragon was the most successful title in the series internationally when it comes to sales. The main reason for this success comes down to its release: Like a Dragon was the first game from the franchise to hit multiple platforms […]
Yelp built an AI system to identify spam and inappropriate photos
Join Transform 2021 this July 12-16. Register for the AI event of the year. Malicious actors are constantly finding ways to circumvent platforms’ policies and game their systems — and 2020 was no exception. According to online harassment tracker L1ght, in the first few weeks of the pandemic, there was a 40% increase in toxicity […]
GEF to Host Flagship Global Esports Games in Singapore, Istanbul, and Riyadh for Next Three Years – The Esports Observer
Singapore-based Global Esports Federation (GEF) revealed Tuesday that Singapore, Istanbul, and Riyadh will be the first three hosting cities for its flagship multi-title esports tournament Global Esports Games (GEG) for the next three years (2021, 2022, 2023), respectively. GEF unveiled that each year’s GEG will be held in December, and “convene the world in a […]
Hood: Outlaws & Legends: God Of Death Achievement Guide
Killing one player can be difficult in Hood: Outlaws & Legends, so taking on three at once is sure to be hard. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what the God Of Death achievement/trophy requires. To unlock God Of Death, you must kill three enemy players within five seconds of each other. This guide will cover everything you […]
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Preview – The New Generation Has Arrived
There hasn’t really been a game so far that has sold the idea that this generation will be a huge leap forward. We’ve seen quicker load times, better graphics, and some fancy controller integration, but for the most part, everything just feels like a souped-up PS4 game. After witnessing almost an hour of Ratchet & […]
Scarlet Nexus – New Gameplay Today
Scarlet Nexus is landing on June 25, coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. While I was mildly interested in the game before, a recent hands-on session has me counting down the days to release. After experiencing the combat for myself, I am definitely curious to see what Scarlet […]