ADestiny 2player suddenly found themselves one character short just a few days back, but Bungie’s developers have come to their rescue, restoring their data and providing some insight into what may have gone down. Being an always-online title that focuses on long-term progression with plenty of FOMO, loss of data inDestinyhas always been something that Bungie takes fairly seriously. Even thoughDestiny 2is no stranger to server issues of all sorts, players have never really had to fear a permanent loss of data in any meaningful capacity....

Crunch time in the video game industry is a hot topic lately, as reports continue to surface of video game companies expecting their employees to work excessive hours. The latest report centers around Treyarch, the studio behind theCall of Duty: Black Opsseries of games, which has been accused of mistreating its contracted QA Testers. The report comes from Jason Schreier of Kotaku, who broke the news earlier this year aboutAnthem’s troubled development, and also wrote about Rockstar’s toxic work environment....

The dirty secret of the North American comic book industry, besides how much of it is driven by British and Canadian talent (thanks, health care!), is that in 2020, it’s largely an intellectual property farm for TV and film. This isn’t exactly new, save for its relative intensity. There’s been a sort of “gold rush” on comics IP since the ’90s, owing to the success of adaptations likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,Jim Carrey’sThe Mask(based on an obscure, ultraviolent Dark Horse book), and theX-MenSaturday morning cartoon....

Valve, the developers of the iconic and long-running first-person shooter game,Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has revealed that the upcoming Paris Major 2023 will be the final Major Championship event ever held on the current version of the game, signaling the end of an era and the start of a new one as Valve moves forward with the development of its highlyanticipated successorCounter-Strike 2. This news has sparked a mix of emotions in theCS:GOcommunity, ranging from excitement for the future to nostalgia....

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionmakes a classic PSP title easily accessible again after being left behind on the handheld. After the game had gone without a single rerelease in fifteen years, being able toplay as Zack Faironce again has made this December rather exciting forFF7fans. However, the announcement that new and old players would be able to get a remastered version ofCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunioncame relatively soon after PS Plus Premium was revealed to allow fans access to PSP games as part of its service....

We know nowStar Wars Episode VIIasThe Force Awakens— but several years earlier, the seventh instalment of the saga was being developed as a standalone video game. Last year saw the record-breaking release ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens, which wasaccompanied by EA’sStar Wars Battlefrontreboot. However, several years earlier, there were conversations going on at LucasArts that might have seen a very differentEpisode VIIunleashed upon fans of the series. At this point in time, it was widely expected that the prequel trilogy would be the last major cinematic releases in theStar Warssaga....

Disney Dreamlight Valleyis a hybrid between adventure and life sim set in a fascinating valley populated by some of the most belovedPixar and Disney characters. From fishing to cooking, the game offers players lots of engaging activities as they delve deeper into the enchanting valley. Like most life sims, crafting is one of the most crucial mechanics ofDisney Dreamlight Valley. From potions tofences and paving, players can craft a variety of materials as the game proceeds....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’s first expansion,A Rift in Time, introduces players to the enchanting Eternity Isle. This new area features three new biomes with individually unlockable areas, and tons of all-new items to discover and collect. This expansion also enriches the culinary experience by introducing awide range of new cooking recipesand ingredients, allowing players to diversify their gastronomic creations. Within the game, players traditionally obtain ingredients through three methods: cultivation from seeds at Goofy’s Stall, foraging in the wild, or purchasing directly from Chez Remy....

With LucasFilm Games emerging onto the scene early last month, it soon became apparent thatEAwas far from the only studio slated to be working on theStar Warsfranchise going forward. For one,Ubisoft announced that it would be working on the IPthrough a new, open-world adventure coming courtesy of the creators ofThe Division,Ubisoft Massive. However,EAhas recently reaffirmed that it’s not done makingStar Warsa focus of its annual plans, revealing during an investor’s call that it remains dedicated to working on the science fiction franchise....

Perhaps the biggest surprise of June’s reveal events, between the Summer Game Fest and E3 2021, was the gameplay reveal forElden Ring. From Software’s upcoming RPG is one of the most anticipated games among enthusiast game fans and they’ve been waiting a long time for newElden Ringinformation. Now thatElden Ringgameplay has been released, From Software is more comfortable talking about its plans.Elden Ringdirector Hidetaka Miyazaki says the game is an “evolution,” and touches on what that means....

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Lifeis a wonderful game for those looking for escapism, allowing players to live out the dream of escaping city life and trying their hand at living life on a farm. But alongside farm life in Forgotten Valley, players can also speak to the eight romanceable NPCs to try their hand at wooing them, including four men and four women.Regardless of their gender, players are free to give gifts to raise their affection levels....

Bethesdagames offer a degree of freedom that fewRPGscan match. Their open landscapes and wide range of quests make their games immersive sandboxes that are hard to put down. RELATED:Fallout 4: The 10 Most Powerful Enemies, Ranked Games this open are prone to bugs and inconsistencies, however.Fallout 4is a good example of this, allowing players to craft entire towns by themselves. The issue is the game’s RPG systems suffered. The dialogue was massively streamlined and the main narrative is rather linear....

The next-generation of video games has arrived, and fans are rushing to retail stores and refreshing Twitter feeds in hopes to get their hands on the new consoles. Everyone has their favorite, and many arguments have taken place on whether or not thePS5 or Xbox Series X is better. Recently, FaZe Banks chimed in with his opinion. Theconsole wars debatehas been ongoing for decades. Whether it is Sega vs Nintendo or PlayStation vs Xbox, fans will always fight over which is best....