A big game will soon be getting a little bit smaller, at least in terms of file size. Earlier this week, Digital Extremes announced that it will be shrinking Warframe’s file size in an upcoming update. According to an official Digital Extremes post on the game’s forums, players can expect to save about 6.6 GB […]
PS5 Games Are On Sale Before Launch, In A Roundabout Way
Microsoft and Sony want owners of their current consoles to play upcoming games at launch and when their respective new hardware hits, which should ease the transition into next-gen. Microsoft is unifying its Xbox One and Xbox Series X physical discs by offering one “Xbox” version that is compatible with both platforms. Meanwhile, pre-order listings […]
Watch The Fortnite: Season 4 Launch Trailer Right Here Very Soon
Fortnite: Chapter 2’s Season 4 is just about here. Epic Games is showcasing the reveal trailer on the evening of August 26–you can check the video out once it’s live right here. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fcl30mWtJQU Epic Games will take Fortnite servers down to prepare for the new season at 2 AM ET / 7 AM BST (11 […]
Skullgirls Staff Resign Over Lead Designer’s Sexual Harassment
The gaming industry’s widespread reckoning with sexual abuse continues. On July 3, Skullgirls developer Lab Zero Games planned a statement addressing the allegations of inappropriate behavior by lead designer Mike Zaimont. As of this writing, the statement has yet to be issued. According to several employees, an internal investigation revealed a larger pattern of misconduct […]
Japan Opens First Officially Licensed Video Game Bar
In Japan, video game bars have notoriously encountered legal issues over the years. Despite their popularity, the Association of Copyright for Computer Software (ACCS) has noted that not getting permission from creators can violate copyright laws. In 2011, ACCS called on game bars across Japan to follow copyright laws, yet in 2018, several video game bars were shuttered […]
RUMOR: Nintendo Direct "Likely" To Take Place On Friday
It might finally be that time; if Jeff Grubb from VentureBeat is correct, we may be getting a Nintendo Direct on Friday, August 28. On the GB Decides podcast (via Video Games Chronicle), Grubb said that he heard some rumblings and thinks there’s a strong possibility of a Nintendo Direct on the 28th. He said, “That’s the date […]
Greatest Hits Of All Time To Listen To While Travelling
There is nothing that can influence your emotions like music does. That applies to me at least. The majority of us listen to music wherever we go. When we go shopping for groceries, waiting for someone who we made plans with, it doesn’t matter, we simply put our earphones on and enjoy it. That would […]
Nintendo Switch Will Finally Launch In Brazil
The Nintendo Switch is set to be officially released in Brazil more than three years after it originally launched worldwide. Nintendo previously sold its systems in the South American country but halted distribution in 2015 after it claimed that high importation tariffs (that ranged from 20 to 50 percent) made it “unsustainable” to continue doing […]
Microsoft's Surface Duo Looks Like A DS, Plays Xbox Games
Microsoft’s new Surface Duo phone is coming in September, with some impressive features meant to compete with other high-end tech and some unique gaming functionality. The dual-screen device is foldable–a gimmick that you may remember from the Galaxy Fold. It’s coming in at a premium price too, starting at $1399. Due to the two-screen approach, […]
Dr. Disrespect Could Bring A Lawsuit To Twitch After His Ban
Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm was banned from Twitch in late-June and has remained relatively silent on the issue since. In one of his first interviews since then, Beahm suggests that he is considering legal action against the company over the miscommunication surrounding the ban. Beahm claims he doesn’t know why the ban occurred. However, Twitch […]