Patch 7.28 brings the Mistwoods Update to Dota 2, and along with it a brand new hero. Hoodwink is a red squirrel armed with a huge crossbow and the ability to use acorns to set deadly traps or instantly grow a tree, which all seems very on-brand. A ranged attacker, Hoodwink’s kit makes her the […]
Destiny 2 Game Director "Confident" That Sunsetting Will Improve, Even Though Everyone Hates It
Yesterday, Luke Smith had a hot take in an interview with Polygon when he said he’d love to remaster Destiny 2’s subclasses using the new Fragment and Aspect system introduced in Beyond Light, but that he’d want those subclasses to include an “edited list” of supers. Nova Warp was mentioned as one of the possible […]
Destiny 2: The 5 Best Activities To Farm Gear (& 5 Things That Aren’t Worth It)
As a looter shooter, Destiny 2 thrives off of having unique weapons and armor to chase. Destiny 2’s Beyond Light expansion shook this foundation up massively by incorporating item and content sunsetting into the game, effectively removing aspects of the game while adding expiration dates to all non-Exotic gear. Because of this change, a lot […]
Spelunky And Spelunky 2 Coming To Switch This Summer
Mossmouth’s two beloved roguelike platformers are coming to Switch. The announcement comes as part of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, which brought a bevy of new and exciting announcements, including surprise launches like Among Us and Grindstone. Unfortunately, Spelunky and Spelunky 2 were not among the “available now” crowd, so those hoping to add them to […]
Destiny 2: A Guide To In Pursuit Of Honor
The Mountaintop is one of the best weapons in Destiny 2, especially against bosses. The natural trouble, of course, is that it is earned by accomplishing the “In Pursuit of Honor” triumph, which is entirely based on success in PvP. So players who naturally want the weapon to take down bosses will be in an unfamiliar […]
Dota 2 Tournament EPIC League Lands Paco Rabanne as Broadcast Partner
EPIC League, an independent Dota 2 tournament organized by ESforce Holding company Epic Esports Events, has announced a partnership with perfume maker Paco Rabanne. The sponsorship will focus on the brand’s Invictus men’s, which will be integrated throughout the broadcast of the tournament’s final stage (which takes place from Dec. 8-13). The campaign was developed […]
The Last Of Us Part 2 Has Been Crowned Game Of The Year At The Game Awards
The Last of Us Part 2 has officially been named as Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2020. This year’s nominees for Best Game were The Last of Us Part 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, and Hades. If you’re not an avid follower of the […]
The Last Of Us Part 2: Why It Will Win The Game Awards GOTY
Let’s not beat around the bush. The Last of Us Part II is divisive amongst its players. Some adore the game, going to bat for it against any and all critiques. Others despise it, thinking the sequel ruined what made the original game so special. But no one can deny that Naughty Dog’s latest title is […]
Destiny 2 Xur location and items, Dec. 4-8
The weekly Exotic item merchant, Xur, hangs out in random locations around the world of Destiny. In Destiny 2, he can appear all over the map, as well as inside the Tower. This week, you can find Xur in the EDZ, standing on a bluff overlooking the Winding Cove. Image: Bungie via Polygon Xur’s inventory […]
Nintendo Cancels Splatoon 2 NA Finals Stream When Teams Support Smash Melee
The esports community is lashing out at Nintendo once more, as the company canceled the North American Splatoon 2 finals livestream. The company itself used “unexpected executional challenges” as the reason, but fans on Twitter believe it has to do with the way the competing teams named themselves. Twitter user @SlimyQuagsire posed Nintendo’s excuse and […]