The talk of the gaming world right now isMicrosoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax Media, which includes Bethesda, id Software, and a number of other companies along with their IPs. This monumental acquisition is one of the most significant of its kind, and it has been met with a variety of responses. Many Xbox fans are happy that Microsoft made such an aggressive move right before the next-generation of consoles launch, while others are upset that they will potentially miss out on some of their favorite video game franchises if they choose a PlayStation 5 over an Xbox Series X....

AWorld of Warcraftplayer recently shared a few screenshots from the original beta test from 2004. These nostalgic pictures were a blast from the past for manyWorld of Warcraft players who have been around for the last 20 years. World of Warcraftconducted a series of beta tests starting around March 2004, running up until its final release on November 23. Since then,World of Warcrafthas launched nine expansion packsand dozens of major updates over the course of nearly two decades....

WithWrath of the Lich King Classicset to launch on September 26th, Blizzard is prepping players for what to expect. Blizzard announced several changes earlier today that are coming withWrath of the Lich King Classic. After introducingWorld of Warcraft Classicwith a “no changes” mentality, Blizzard has introduced several changes forWrath of the Lich King. The most infamous is theremoval of the random dungeon finder. Feedback from theWrath of the Lich Kingbeta has led to another change prior to release....

Summary Xbox Game Passhas addedNo More Heroes 3to its ever-expanding content library. This is the sixth title to reach Microsoft’s subscription service in March 2024 and the 33rd overall addition toXbox Game Passsince the turn of the year. No More Heroesis a series of wacky hack-and-slash action adventures starring Travis Touchdown, a stereotypical otaku who gets involved in an international assassin organization after acquiring a futuristic katana. Developed by Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture, the franchise started in 2007 with a highly regarded Wii exclusive of the same name that spawned five more titles, including three spin-offs....

It’s now been a decade since the release ofMass Effect 3. The controversies surrounding the RPG’s release, and particularly surrounding its ending, have long since faded into memory for most. Yet sometimes fans can’t help but reflect on theMass Effecttrilogy’s release, its impact on the gaming industry, and what happened with its ending. Even former BioWare writer Drew Karpyshyn is reflecting on theMass Effecttrilogy, sharing some previously unconfirmed details about the ending....

A big thing that separatesLegends Of Runeterrafrom other games in the same genre likeHearthstoneandMagic The Gathering: Arenais the use ofLeague of Legendschampions as special cards that players can build their decks around. Related:Final Fantasy: The 10 Worst Games In The Franchise (According To Metacritic) These champions are usually absolute game-changers but, just like with every game, some of them are just better or more useful than others. 10Teemo Teemo manages to be the bane of most players' existence in two games now....

In celebration of Nintendo’sGame Boyturning the ripe old age of thirty, we thought it would be a further fun idea to explore the games that never made it out of Japan. A lot of the better ones have actually received fan translations, which is great for those seeking out that kind of stuff. Still, it would be nice for these ten games to have a real presence in the West as well....

After a long wait, the dawn of a new generation is finally upon us and while the prospect of high resolution gameplay is certainly a tantalizing one, it’s hard not to notice the systems' unusually high launch prices. Both may offer cheaper alternatives, but the premium versions will set players back an eye-watering $499. At a time when the global economy is on its knees, it’s an expense that many can neither afford nor justify....

Quick Links Odie has earned a reputation as the most overpowered Hero in the A-Level pool, thanks to his ability to single-handedly eliminate enemies with one shot. Initially,Odie may not appear as a strong allywhen players first unlock him; he may seem weak and irrelevant to the META. However, as explained in this guide, once playersinvest enough Acorns and Dupes in himto reach Mythic+ rarity, he transforms into a formidable force on the battlefield....

Japan is well known for its elaborate painting of anime characters onto their mass transit vehicles like their planes and trains scattered across the country. In an effort to promote intercity tourism, the Hokkaido Prefecture has entered a partnership with a local airline to adorn one of its planes inPokemonas part of a special route that will begin soon. AirDo is a small, regional airliner based in Sappion, Hokkaido, Japan that runs a fleet of Boeing 737s and 767s and flies to 10 cities throughout the country....

WhileAnimal Crossing: New Horizons’Summer Update - Wave 1primarily focuses on adding diving and sea creatures to the game, it also makes a number of unannounced changes in the back-end. Perhaps the most exciting of these changes is an alteration to the way that visitor spawns work, and indeed players should now encounter all ofACNH’s special NPC, including Redd, with more consistency. Before going into the changes that have been made to special visitor spawn rates inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, it may be worthwhile to briefly establish how things worked prior to the 1....

There are a whopping24 Wealthto collect inAssassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Eurvicscire territory alone, including an enticing piece of armor that is situated at theTemple of Brigantia. Upon arrival at this location, it will become immediately clear to players that the armor is submerged underwater, but exactly how it is accessed may be less obvious. RELATED:Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: How to Get Wolf Mount Seeking out hidden items can be tricky as is, but venturing through the deep, dark, and treacherous seas can be particularly difficult....

Amongst the hype of this month’s new releases, it’s time to take a look back at March 2016 as the top 10 best-selling titles of last month are revealed. The first quarter of 2016 is up already and market research company NPD Group has released a sales report, detailing which of this year’s early releases have made it into the top 10 best-sellers of March 2016. The statistics take into account any new, physical sales of a game in the United States during last month....