Taking a page out of It Takes Two's book, Split Fiction is also set to support the Friend's Pass feature, with an added boost for teams playing on different platforms. First introduced in 2021's It Takes Two, the Hazelight Studios game preceding Split Fiction, Friend's Pass allows the owner of the game to invite another player for online co-op sessions without the latter needing to purchase a copy. View the full article
Overwatch 2’s season 15 update, which added Perks and reintroduced loot boxes, among other things, has been out in the wild for two days now. For the most part, players seem to be enjoying the additions, so much so that the game’s recent reviews on Steam went from Mostly Negative to Mixed, which is a big change for OW2 on that platform. And players speaking out on social media have had a mostly positive sentiment as well. But as always, no game is perfect, and some players who are pleased with the game’s new direction still have some wishes that they hope to be granted. One such wish is for battle passes to be permanently available, which is something that OW2’s top competitor Marvel Rivals introduced late last year. View the full article
A potentially big announcement surrounding Activision's Tony Hawk's series has been teased in a new Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 map. The latest Call of Duty game recently received its big Season 2 Reloaded update, but fans were quick to notice that one of the game's new remastered maps, which is set inside of a skate park, has a Tony Hawk'seaster egg that points toward a March 4 announcement. View the full article
The rumblings of another installment in the Tony Hawk skateboarding franchise are getting louder, and now the birdman himself is making some of the noise on social media. Today marks the release of Season Two Reloaded of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, and it features a remastered version of the Grind map that originally appeared in ****** Ops 2, with a new style to reflect the game’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration. But gamers were quick to spot a strange set of numbers on the map and quickly posted it on X/Twitter: 03.04.25. The original poster speculated that this is meant to be a teaser for a potential Tony Hawk announcement on March 4. Adding fuel to this fire was Tony Hawk himself responding to the post with an eyes emoji. View the full article
Cheaters Cheetah, an upcoming indie FPS, aims to give each and every player in a lobby full cheats, pitting them against one another to see who is the ultimate hacker. Winners in games also get the chance to, quite literally, slam the enemies with the ban hammer. Developed by indie studio Acmore Games, Cheaters Cheetah is an upcoming first-person shooter title aiming for a March 10 launch. As per the game’s official Steam description, “everyone will be given actual cheats in this multiplayer shooter.” The promotional videos show a player’s perspective as they see through walls, spinning around like a true CS2 spinbotter, their aim snapping to enemy heads automatically. Cheaters Cheetah is being “developed with the help of a former cheat developer,” and grants player the ability to use “a wild array of real-existing cheats.” View the full article
Yet another Free Skin is up for grabs in Marvel Rivals, but it will require some work to earn it. Due to the game being a free-to-play title, it tends to reward players with cosmetic items and skins if they reach a certain rank or via in-game events. Previous events, such as the “Midnight Features,” have given away skins for Thor and Jeff the Land Shark. View the full article
It’s not often that an average playlist weapon takes over the Destiny 2 sandbox, but the new Joxer’s Longsword pulse rifle has everything you might want for PvE and PvP. Joxer’s Longsword is a Void Heavy Burst pulse rifle, making it the first of its kind if you don’t count the Graviton Lance Exotic. The biggest downside of this weapon is it has way too many perks, making it difficult to get the perfect roll. There are 12 perks in the third and fourth columns, so be prepared to grind or settle with alternative perks. View the full article
Update 3 for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now live for PC and Xbox Series X/S users, introducing a number of much-needed bug fixes and graphical improvements to the popular title. While the game has been incredibly well-received since its December 2024 release, some Indiana Jones and the Great Circleplayers have been calling on MachineGames to address some issues completely blocking end-game progression. View the full article
Marvel Rivalsis gearing up for the second half of Season 1, but I think the developers have a surprise hero planned. Season 1 of Rivals has been a great success for the new hero shooter. The additions of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman have offered two new unique heroes to the roster. Meanwhile, a new map and quality-of-life changes have helped keep the game feeling fresh. View the full article
Gather round and grab a bite of our fresh-from-the-grill Monster Hunter Wilds guide. Every hunter worth their salted steak knows to do a little preparation before the fight, and we've collected everything we learned in the beta to send you off buffed and geared up... Read more.View the full article
A portion of the LEGO Fortnite community is surprisingly eager to spend more money in this free-to-play game—but Epic Games isn’t giving them the chance. The frustration stems from the Feb. 21 Fortnite update, whose patch notes were revealed on Feb. 20. Instead of bringing back the items players have been asking for, the update focuses on bug fixes for network errors and quest issues, along with small quality-of-life changes like the ability to rename villages and barn animals in Odyssey. Apparently, that’s not enough for many players. These bundles are rare now. Image via LEGO. Fortnite Players want LEGO Kits to return to Odyssey Many LEGO Fortnite players had the same reaction to the v34.00 patch notes thread, which Epic posted on Reddit. Instead of discussing the update, they ignored the minor changes and simply replied, "Put sets in the item shop." Some players openly expressed frustration, "Your community is begging you to let us spend money on your game." Another one commented, "why can’t you listen to your player base?" [Hidden Content] Others began tracking how long it’s been since new LEGO Kits appeared in the Item Shop, reaching 41 days on Feb. 18. "Epic hasn't really given us ANY information as to why the kits arent available in the shop 24/7," another one wrote. The "sets" or "kits" players are referring to are cosmetic items that allow users to build unique structures, parts, and decorations in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. These kits are purchased with V-Bucks, similar to Battle Pass-exclusive themed items like the Raven-inspired set. Epic has sold LEGO Kits in the Shop before, but they are now rarely available. The last new LEGO Kit released was a Halloween-themed build set on Oct. 12, 2024, according to [Hidden Content]. Since then, no new kits have launched, and the last time any kits were available for purchase was Jan. 8, when the Farmer’s Favorite decor set appeared in the Shop. With no explanation from Epic, frustrated fans are left waiting and wondering when—or if—LEGO Kits will return. The post LEGO Fortnite players beg to spend money, but Epic still won’t bring back this one item appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Backline Boss Evolution is now available in EA FC 25, allowing you to upgrade one of your CBs with new playstyles and roles. This evolution doesn't boost your card's stats, but it's a free option that has some great boosts. For starters, your CB will be able to get one of the most meta playstyle+ as a second option, along with fresh roles. Let's take a look at the requirements, followed by the best options to consider. EA FC 25 Grassroot Growth Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Grassroot Growth Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 90 Position CB Max PS 10 Max PS+ 2 Physicality Max. 91 EA FC 25 Grassroot Growth Evolution upgrades There are two levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 Rarity In-Progress Evolution Role+ CB Stopper+ PlayStyle Block (^10) PlayStyle Anticipate (^10) Upgrade level 2 Rarity Grassroot Greats Evolution Role++ CB Defender++ PlayStyle+ Anticipate (^2) PlayStyle Intercept (^10) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 2 requirements Win 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Grassroot Growth Evolution There are over 78,000 options available, but it's best to use on cards rated 88 or higher, and who already have a playstyle+ which isn't Anticipate. This will allow your chosen candidate to have two playstyle+. Maxence Lacroix Squad Battles Mastery Tuta Division Rivals Mastery Virgil Van Dijk TOTW Marquinhos Succession Fernando Hierro Thunderstruck Ruben Dias Track Stars Marcel Desailly Thunderstruck Jaap Stam Prime Hero Jules Kounde Thunderstruck Khusanov Future Stars Make sure to use cards that have decent pace, since the evolution doesn't upgrade your cards stats. The post EA FC 25 Backline Boss Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Marvel Rivals has announced that gamers will soon be able to claim a free spray and emote as part of its Twitch Drops for February 2025. NetEase Games is on the precipice of releasing a major update for Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. The Fantastic Four will continue their fight against Dracula as players battle across the new Central Park map in Marvel Rivals. View the full article
Grind remains one of my favorite battlegrounds from the Call of Duty ****** Ops series - I've got plenty of fond memories from BO2 and BO4, and now the skatepark map is returning in ****** Ops 6 thanks to today's Season 2 Reloaded update. Due to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed event, it's had a proper TMNT makeover with lots of graffiti and nods to the rampage reptiles. However, it's also packing an even more exciting reference to another beloved franchise. If you jump into Grind right now in ****** Ops 6, you'll see a teaser for a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater announcement that should appear in just a couple of weeks' time. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: ****** Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded details ****** Ops 6 Zombies Directed mode explained ****** Ops 6 meta - best weapons tier list View the full article
Saber Interactive, creator of the immensely successful Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, have teamed up with Hasbro to develop a game based on one of the company’s “tentpole IPs” that is “sure to be a hit,” according to Hasbro’s CEO. As reported by Gematsu on Feb. 20, Hasbro’s chief executive Chris Cocks spoke in an earnings call, announcing that “many new digital collaborations [are] in the works,” including Hasbro’s pairing with Saber Interactive. The Space Marine 2 developer is set to make a game based on one of Hasbro’s “tentpole IPs,” though the executive did not reveal what that would be. View the full article
No videogame characters blather on about their feelings more than the long-dead warlords of Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Between immense battles where thousands of men die horribly to my character's blades and magic powers, these historical leaders express their gratitude for our friendship and the valuable time we spend together, while also sharing their deepest self-doubts about conquering and ruling parts of China. It's like a bizarre paean to male friendship, only your best pal has been dead for 1,800 years and has a 4,000-word page on Wikipedia... Read more.View the full article
Unique weapons in Avowedare some of the best items the Envoy can acquire while exploring the Living Lands. Unique weapons are the only item type in the game that can be enchanted (except shields and Grimoires), which changes and upgrades their specialized abilities based on what will be most useful. Avowed has four major areas, each with a range of unique weapons: Dawnshore, Emerald Stair, Shatterscarp, and Galawain's Tusks. Unique weapons are acquired in various ways, such as rewards for Treasure Map quests, loot for defeating difficult enemies, or in remote or hidden areas around the Living Lands. View the full article
The buzz around Marvel Rivals doesn’t seem to stop anytime soon. The game has been attracting more and more players, so it’s no surprise that esports organizations are hopping on the hype train. Hero shooters are deeply rooted in esports history, with Overwatch once ruling the genre. The king is dead (somewhat), long live the new king. Numerous streamer events have already taken place in Marvel Rivals, with former pros from other games participating. Now it seems we are closer than ever from seeing some real competition as the first esports organizations have announced their rosters. View the full article
The developers behind Skyblivion, the massive modding project that’s remaking The Elder Scrolls IV in Skyrim’s engine, have now revealed that they've finished landscaping every region of their map of Cyrodiil. Read more View the full article
The VR version of Among Us is getting a non-VR release. Among Us 3D will allow fans of the series to play the first-person version of the game without the need of a VR headset. Publisher Innersloth says there’s no set release date for Among Us 3D yet, but that it will be “coming soon” on its roadmap of future plans for the Among Us series. Read More... View the full article
Activision may finally be ready to start talking about its next Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game, and it seems to be using a sneaky Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Easter Egg to get the conversation started. Call of Duty outlet CharlieIntel spotted and shared references to the publisher’s legendary skateboarding video game franchise in a peculiar place after the ****** Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded update went live today. Included with an ammo chest of new features, weapons, and more content was the return of the fan-favorite skate-themed map, Grind. The skatepark arena has been brought back mostly as fans remember it, with one exception being a giant, in-game TV screen featuring a very Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater-looking logo and a date of March 4, 2025. Looks like a teaser for something related to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has been found in ****** Ops 6’s Grind MP map! Announcement on March 4. [Hidden Content] — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) February 20, 2025 It stops short of being in-your-face but is still undeniably an eyebrow-raising reference for fans who have been on the lookout for another entry in the Pro Skater series. Rumors that another installment could soon be announced began earlier this week when fellow skater Tyshawn Jones let it slip that he would soon be featured in an upcoming Tony Hawk video game (via VGC). “I’m in a Tony Hawk coming out, so that’s cool,” Jones said during a conversation on The Breakfast Club podcast. “They got a new one they remastering so that’s about to come out. I was in the last one.” It was a curious comment that had fans excited, with today’s newly revealed Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater ****** Ops 6 Easter Egg letting them know when they can expect to learn more. Unfortunately, there’s no telling what exactly that March date has in store. Activision tried to breathe life into the franchise with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 back in 2015 but has yet to release another new numbered entry since. However, in 2020, fans received the Pro Skater 1 + 2 remakes from Vicarious Visions. That means it’s been five years since a Tony Hawk game hit store shelves. With so much evidence lining up for a big reveal next month, it seems the wait may soon be over. While we wait to see what that March 4 reveal has lined up, you can read up on a few of the other skateboarding-themed inclusions in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded, including a pack of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cosmetics that have some fans upset. You can also see Tony Hawk himself confirm that he was working with Actvision again as of last year. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
Pacific Drive has passed a major sales milestone in the first year of its release. The eerie survival game quickly gained notoriety for its unique take on the genre, engaging story, and challenging gameplay, and it seems those qualities have helped its small studio's finances in a big way. Despite being Ironwood Studios' first game, Pacific Drive has sold an impressive amount for a first-year indie title. View the full article
Where Winds Meet, a historical game from Marvel Rivals publisher NetEase, has amassed over 15 million players since its China-exclusive launch on PC and mobile in December 2024. Similar to ****** Myth: Wukong, another AAA game to come from China, Where Winds Meet also takes place in an open world and features action-RPG elements. View the full article
Grand Theft Auto 5 is getting a major upgrade on PC in the coming weeks. Not only will PC players finally receive the "next-gen" features that were previously exclusive to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of GTA 5, but developer Rockstar Games will also issue the upgrade for free on the platform. View the full article
Gamers are growing frustrated with Sony after learning that Lost Soul Aside's Steam release will be region-locked, preventing many countries from having a proper path of access to the title. Although plenty of gamers have figured out ways around region-locking issues on PlayStation games in the past, the company's lack of urgency to resolve the issue may cost many their convenience when trying to play Lost Soul Aside. View the full article
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Taking a page out of It Takes Two's book, Split Fiction is also set to support the Friend's Pass feature, with an added boost for teams playing on different platforms. First introduced in 2021's It Takes Two, the Hazelight Studios game preceding Split Fiction, Friend's Pass allows the owner of the game to invite another player for online co-op sessions without the latter needing to purchase a copy. View the full article