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With Fortnite Chapter Six, season two, coming on Friday, Epic Games dropped a rap video-style trailer offering a snippet of what to expect. Midas, the cursed bad boy of Fortnite, arrives among bank robberies and explosions. But what is he doing robbing a bank when he can just touch something and turn it into gold? Midas first arrived on the Fortnite scene in Chapter Two as a charismatic villain cursed with a golden touch that ultimately killed his daughter, Jules. Despite resurrecting her, their relationship was never quite the same, which is understandable, to be honest. View the full article

One of the most out of left field bits of movie news in 2024 was renowned Challengers and ****** filmmaker Luca Guadagnino taking on Sgt. Rock for DC Studios. Moreover, it was said the unexpected project would be a reunion with ****** co-star Daniel Craig. That doesn't appear to be case anymore. Read more View the full article

Airport X-Ray Simulator from developer Rainbow Lab has a fresh Beta available on Steam, which includes some overhauled controls for gamepads and Steam Deck. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

If you’ve been living under a rock, you might not know that loot boxes are back in Overwatch 2. After being removed when the game transitioned to a Battle Pass system, they made a return in time for season 15, giving players another way to earn cosmetics. Table of contentsHow to earn loot boxes in Overwatch 2How the Weekly Challenges workWhat’s inside loot boxes in Overwatch 2?Loot box rarity and drop rates in Overwatch 2Standard loot box drop ratesLegendary loot box drop ratesCan you hoard loot boxes in Overwatch 2? How to earn loot boxes in Overwatch 2 Loot boxes in the Battle Pass. Screenshot by Dot Esports Unlike in the original Overwatch, you can’t purchase loot boxes in Overwatch 2 with real money. Instead, you earn them through gameplay. Right now, there are three main ways to get them: View the full article

Good news, Poke-heads! The Pokemon Company has officially announced the Pokemon Presents showcase it'll be putting on for this year's Pokemon Day. The date and time you'll need to tune in are all set, so get your calendar that features monthly Pikachus in weirdly seductive poses out. Read more View the full article

Sony is fighting back against the wrongful termination lawsuit from former Bungie developer Christopher Barrett, whose 25-year run at the studio ended last year. Barrett alleges his dismissal came after a “sham” investigation, and he was axed over alleged misconduct, but Sony has responded fiercely with a 128-page filing—with Sony moving to dismiss six of the seven counts in Barrett’s suit. View the full article

Netease has announced that Marvel Rivals has surpassed 40 million players so far in its recent financial earnings report. That means in less than 3 months, the game has had more folks hop into a match than there are people currently living in Poland (~38.5 million). Read more View the full article

Only a week ago, we were talking about The Last of Us potentially lasting four seasons total and pointed out we somehow hadn't received a definitive premiere date for season 2 yet. Well, the wait is now over (and the real wait begins now). Read more View the full article

s per the promise of Marvel Rivals getting a new hero every month, the second half of Season 1 will bring players two new heroes: the Human Torch and The Thing. These new champions will be available to play in a couple of days, but before they're released into the wild, we got a sneak peek at what these characters can do, and it's pretty scary... Read more.View the full article

If you’re looking for details on the longest pro VALORANT match in the history of VCT, we’ve got that—and some interesting “overtime” fun facts—for you right here. Thanks to its fast-paced features, VALORANT can get incredibly competitive, especially at pro level. When it comes to esports games, the longer a match runs, the greater the audience’s thrill. While most pro VALORANT games end with one team reaching 13-round wins before the other, many go into overtime. But only a few matches make it past the 30-round mark, giving onlookers the nail-biting action they crave. Anything can come out of a match when it runs for over an hour, with both teams motivated to win the game. View the full article

NetEase Games has promised to release at least one new Marvel Rivals hero every half-season, but that didn’t stop one creative player from bringing his idea for a playable Doctor Octopus to life. Reddit user WickedCube surprised r/MarvelRivals followers earlier this week with a 30-second video showing what looks like rough gameplay from NetEase’s smash-hit hero shooter. At a glance, the footage seems to focus on a pre-Hulk Bruce Banner suspended in midair in what appears to be a testing room – but it’s more than that. Marvel fans will recognize this eight-armed version of the gamma-infused doctor as an unpolished, Marvel Rivals-inspired take on classic Spider-Man villain Doctor Octopus. We need more vanguards, so i made one (Doctor Octopus) byu/Wickedcube inmarvelrivals .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } It's stiff and a touch goofy, but the likeness is unmistakable. Squint and you’ll see a well-thought-out concept of what Doc Ock could potentially look and move like should NetEase ever decide to send Otto Octavius crawling into Marvel Rivals. With his arms able to magnetize the player up and around obstacles, WickedCube’s idea come-to-life essentially allows the character to fly so long as he’s close enough to a stable structure – an important note in a game with destructible environments. This rough Doc Ock concept even comes with named abilities, including Havoc Claw for the standard melee attack and a ranged move called Wrecking Grip. At 16,000 upvotes at the time of publication, it’s impressive, playable, and made entirely by one person. “Doc Ock has always been one of the coolest villains in Spider-Man, and his tentacles would be a challenge to implement,” WickedCube tell us, describing where his inspiration stemmed from. “As far as I know, they haven't been fully implemented with playable 3D movement in a game before.” I thought, ‘Since I can't play right now, why not make it myself?’ The India-based indie game developer previously worked with Space Engineers studio Keen Software House before resigning to focus on his own project in January 2024. He's been looking for contract positions and prototyping mechanics since then, so character work usually isn’t a priority. Creating a controllable version of Doctor Octopus in Unity required clearing a few hurdles, but it’s this exact challenge that helped WickedCube pursue the idea. The rest of the push came from an unlikely source: the recent PSN outage. “It all started when PSN was down and I couldn’t play Marvel Rivals,” WickedCube explains. “While browsing Twitter, I came across some really cool Doc Ock fan art. I thought, ‘Since I can't play right now, why not make it myself?’” Doctor Octopus in the style of Marvel Rivals .#MarvelRivals #MarvelRivalsfanart [Hidden Content] — CoryHarris.jpg (@LordDepis) January 26, 2025 The result has seen thousands of players appreciating his ideas for Doc Ock, with some calling for NetEase to bring him onto the team. WickedCube calls the reception “incredibly rewarding,” adding that he’d be more than happy to see the Marvel Rivals studio lift some of his ideas should Doc Ock officially make his way into the game. Although he has no plans to polish the design further, the goal is to release a playable version of the character in the near future. “After seeing the response on Reddit, I want to share this and future concepts as a YouTube tutorial series,” WickedCube added. “I also plan to open-source the code on GitHub and make the playable versions available on Itch.” NetEase will charge forward with its Marvel Rivals post-launch plans with two new official characters this Friday: the Human Torch and The Thing. Both heroes follow their Fantastic Four teammates, Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, who launched early last month. It’s a shockingly strong start that outpaces competitors in its field, but comic book fans can’t help but look to Marvel’s catalog of heroes and villains as a universe with limitless potential. WickedCube’s post says his viral project was born out of the community’s desire to see more Vanguard, or tank-like characters, added to its roster. Not even the strongest rumor has suggested we’ll see Otto show up in-game any time soon, but the Doc Ock designer says he’s already cooking up more ideas for other potential heroes. Two names on his mind are X-Men mainstays Nightcrawler and Professor Xavier. “The character roster at launch is large enough to keep the game enjoyable for a long time, and the rate at which they’ve promised to release new characters is mind-blowing,” he added. “The designers clearly understand how to make a fun game, which, in my opinion, is the hardest thing to get right.” Marvel Rivals is primed to deliver its Season 1 mid-season update tomorrow, February 21. In addition to those aforementioned character releases, the content update will add balance changes, gameplay tweaks, and more. While we wait for launch, you can read up on layoffs that recently impacted the U.S. team at NetEase’s Seattle branch. You can also learn about why the studio isn't entertaining the rumors surrounding planted hero leaks. 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

The Experiment comp has seen ups and downs throughout Teamfight Tactics Set 13. However, with the right setup, it still remains one of the best A-tier comps in the game. Here’s everything you need to know about playing Experiments correctly in TFT Set 13.6. Table of contentsBest Experiment comp in TFTCarry champs and best itemsHow to playEarly game planMid game planRecommended AnomaliesRecommended Augments Best Experiment comp in TFT Carry champs and best items To successfully play the Experiment comp, you need at least two of these carry units set up with their best items. View the full article

Wizards of the Coast has revealed more cards from the upcoming Final Fantasy set of Magic: The Gathering, which looks fantastic. View the full article

If the latest rumors are to be believed, the Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC is going to be added to EA FC 25 Ultimate Team as part of the next campaign. EA Sports have already confirmed Fantasy FC and most of the new cards will be available in packs. However, some cards like Joao Felix are going to be added via SBCs and objectives, making it easier for all to get them. While EA Sports hasn't announced details about the upcoming SBC, here are my predictions about its release date and possible costs. EA FC 25 Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC release date (Expected) The Fantasy FC promo begins on Friday, February 21. Typically, EA Sports always schedules a big SBC on the first night of a new promo. If I had to predict, Felix could well be that on SBC, and fans could end up getting the card as early as Friday, February 21. However, weekends are also possible dates for EA Sports to release big SBCs in Ultimate Team. Hence, February 22 or February 23 could also be possible dates for the challenge to be released in Ultimate Team. EA FC 25 Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC costs (Predicted) There have been very few SBCs this year that have been in the middle of the road when it comes to completion costs. I feel that the Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC could be priced similarly along with the Ferland Mendy Grassroot Greats SBC. Hence, it's best to reserve around 600,000 coins worth of fodder if you want to add Felix to your squad. If you're unwilling to wait, there are some worthy choices to consider from the ongoing Grassroot Greats SBC. N'Golo Kante is an exceptional defensive midfielder you can add to your squad, who will boss the middle of the field. If you're on a shorter budget, the Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC offers excellent value at less than 100,000 coins worth of fodder. The post EA FC 25 Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC leaked: Expected release date, costs, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Like weapons, the armor you can equip in Avowed isn't limited by the class you choose. Instead, you must consider the strengths and weaknesses of your build when picking the armor you'd like to don. Heavy armor prioritizes high damage resistance but reduces your base stamina, making it best for high-damage Fighter builds. Medium armor, as you might guess, strikes a balance between defense and stamina, forcing you to manage your health and attacks in equal measure. Finally, Light armor offers the least amount of damage resistance while giving the best stamina and Essence efficiency, sacrificing tankiness in return. View the full article

Whether you are playing Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 during its development life cycle or revisiting the game afterward, guides can be your best friend. Below we are linking all the guides that we have done for Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 Zombies to make it easier for you to complete different item […] Source View the full article

The Sims, a series that allows players to shape the lives of their creations from the cradle to the grave, has always been full of profound philosophic ideas. With the recent rerelease of The Sims 1 and 2 for the 25th anniversary of the series, I wanted to take a look back at the original game’s manual, which led to a surprising discovery: a reading list that explains the design choices behind the first game. View the full article

Over the last month, we’ve had a crazy schedule and sadly had to put some things to the side that we normally enjoy. One said thing that took up a good bit of time was our playthrough of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. While we were previewing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Call of Duty ****** Ops […] Source View the full article

I have already finished Avowed and one of my greatest pieces of advice regarding the main story is to seek out each of the game's Ancient Memories. I reviewed Avowed, and thus had access to the game prior to release, putting roughly 60 hours into it before it hit early access. My playthrough included most of the side quests and a healthy amount of exploration, but playing with a deadline means I probably missed a few things. Regardless, my time with Avowed has taught me that the main quest is not sequestered. View the full article

WWE 2K25 has shared the match listing for the Bloodline Showcase mode. Ever since the announcement of Roman Reigns as the cover star of WWE 2K25, fans have been waiting to see how much of the Bloodline would be involved in the game's Showcase mode. Previous Showcases have strongly centered around the cover star's career, or in WWE 2K24's case, a selection of memorable WrestleMania matches. View the full article

Within the next few weeks, Treyarch and Activision will be releasing a new update to Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 and will be introducing the Directed Mode for The Tomb. Before the Direct Mode for the Tomb is released, we thought we’d share with you how to complete The Tomb Easter Egg steps. In […] Source View the full article

It’s time to mobilise fellow bargain hunters because the new discount list just dropped. Leading the charge is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a moustachioed Switch must-have alongside perennial PC classic Skyrim Anniversary for 77% less. I’m also mega impressed by a similar percentage off Shin Megami Tensei V on Xbox plus an all-out war on the RRP of Space Marine 2 on PlayStation. These deals won’t last forever, friends, so loot ‘em while they’re hot. This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd birthday of Rez, Tetsuya Mizuguchi's synesthesia masterpiece. One part Panzer Dragoon on-rails shooting and another part **** degrees of "ohhh, I can seeee the muuuusic," this Dreamcast must-own stands up today, particularly inside of a PS VR2 headset. Aussie bdays for notable games - Rez (DC) 2002. Remaster - Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (PS2) 2004. eBay - Fire Emblem (GBA) 2004. eBay - 40K: Dawn of War II (PC) 2009. Get - Street Fighter IV (PS3,X360) 2009. Get - Persona 4 Golden (PSV) 2013. Get - Dead or Alive 5 Last Round (PS3/4,X360/O) 2015. Get Contents NintendoPCXboxPlayStationLEGOSnacksNice Savings for Nintendo Switch Everybody 1-2-Switch! (-24%) - A$37.88Biomutant (-20%) - A$47.73Bravely Default II (-34%) - A$53.03Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Del. (-70%) - A$22.50 Expiring Recent Deals Hades (-60%) - A$15.00Crisis Core FF7 Reunion (-19%) - A$69.00Maneater (-25%) - A$45.19Mario & Luigi: Brothership (-15%) - A$68.00Skater XL (-33%) - A$39.95Mortal Kombat 1 (-35%) - A$39.00 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Monster Hunter Wilds (-18%) - A$86.05Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster (-25%) - A$32.96Skyrim Anniversary (-77%) - A$18.38Elden Ring Nightreign (-12%) - A$56.31Borderlands 3 (-91%) - A$8.54 Expiring Recent Deals Oblivion GOTY (-80%) - A$3.99XCOM 2 Collection (-79%) - A$12.19No More Heroes 3 (-65%) - A$17.32Batman: Arkham Collection (-85%) - A$12.74Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (-85%) - A$13.49****** Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (-60%) - A$21.98 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (-35%) - A$38.96Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (-25%) - A$82.06Undisputed (-42%) - A$49.00Blasphemous 2 (-50%) - A$22.47 Xbox One TopSpin 2K25 (-80%) - A$24.00Quidditch Champions Deluxe Edition (-60%) - A$24.00F1 24 (-36%) - A$69.99Kingdom Come: Deliverance (-75%) - A$9.98 Expiring Recent Deals Unicorn Overlord (-68%) - A$29.95SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Headset (-36%) - A$190Dead Island 2 (-60%) - A$27.98Road 96 (-75%) - A$6.23No More Heroes 3 (-80%) - A$14.99Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (-76%) - A$16.51 Xbox One Metro 2033 Redux (-85%) - A$4.04Diablo III: Eternal Collection (-67%) - A$32.98Scarlet Nexus (-85%) - A$14.24We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie (-75%) - A$11.22 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation God of War Ragnarök (-20%) - A$100.53NBA 2K25 (-68%) - A$38.00Rise of the Ronin (-15%) - A$106.66Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Leg. (-53%) - A$84.67 PS4 GTA: The Trilogy (-76%) - A$24.00The Yakuza Remastered Col. (-34%) - A$36.13MotoGP 23 (-33%) - A$46.78Sleeping Dogs Def. (-38%) - A$24.84 Expiring Recent Deals Final Fantasy XVI (-58%) - A$35.52Grand Theft Auto V (-52%) - A$29.00RoboCop: Rogue City (-29%) - A$60.03Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-20%) - A$76.03Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (-42%) - A$49.00 PS4 Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) - A$14.98Tales of Vesperia: Def. (-80%) - A$12.59Doom Eternal (-75%) - A$13.73 PS+ Monthly Freebies Yours to keep from Feb 4 with this subscription Payday 3 [PS5]High on Life [PS4/5]Pac-Man World Re-Pac [PS4/5] Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Disney Young Simba (-35%) - A$129.00Icons Tiny Plants (-31%) - A$69.00NASA Apollo Lunar Rover (-29%) - A$249.00 Expiring Recent Deals Wild Animals: Panda (-35%) - A$39Star Wars R2-D2 (-30%) - A$139City Police Prison (-28%) - A$208 Back to top Superb Snacks Deals Because you need fuel. Delicious and discounted. Bundaberg Diet Ginger Beer, 12 x 375 ml (-28%)Red Bull 24 x 250ml (41%)Powerade Berry Ice 12 x 600ml (-31%) Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has already been a hit, selling over two million copies in its first two weeks. I've been enjoying my time in this fictional version of Bohemia, and I love the attention to detail and the notes about why life is different during this ******* that you can look up in your menus. It's a ton of fun to explore the world and find quests. While the game has many great features to offer and a questline that can feel mysterious and intense, I'm not falling in love with its romance system. View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: Library Fixed an issue with attempting to visit the full game's store page and being directed to the demo's store page instead. Fixed missing default app icon in game list for apps that don't have an icon set Steam Input Fixed an issue on Linux where controllers could get stuck in a slot other than the first one, if multiple controllers were connected and the primary one disconnected View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed an issue with attempting to visit the full game's store page and being directed to the demo's store page instead. Steam Input Fixed an issue where after disconnecting an external gamepad, the Steam Deck's controller could get stuck in the non-primary controller slot View the full article