A new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 advertisement has The Replacer popping up in gamers’ mailboxes. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Treyarch and Raven Software’s widely anticipated next release in the franchise, and it appears that the developers and publisher Activision are going all-out on many aspects of this game, including advertisements.One aspect of Black Ops 6 that has gamers hyped is the return of classic features, including maps. Nuketown is back in Black Ops 6, and fans of the series are just excited to see it in its original form. In the same vein, an ad campaign that drew plenty of positive reception from players is also making a comeback. Back when Black Ops 2 was released, The Replacer, played by Peter Stormare, showed up in ads, standing in for gamers’ lives while they got to spen…

Astro Bot developer Team Asobi has confirmed that it will start rolling out new content for the beloved 3D platformer starting tomorrow, October 17. This rollout will last several weeks and add new levels, VIP bots, and more for Astro Bot players to enjoy.The response to Astro Bot from fans and critics alike has been nothing short of wonderful. The platformer enjoyed immense acclaim thanks to its celebration of PlayStation’s 30-year history with a collection of VIP bots inspired by iconic characters affiliated to the brand. However, some Astro Bot players were left longing for more post-game content, such as the speedrun levels from Astro’s Playroom. Astro Bot also missed out on some crucial PlayStation cameos, and it seems Team Asobi has been listening to the feedback. Related Pl…

Competitive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players will need to make the most of Ranked Play, as both modes are set to go offline on October 17. With the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 fast approaching, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s final season is coming to an end, but the game’s Ranked Play mode will be taken offline a couple of weeks before Season 6 concludes.Ever since its launch on January 18, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players have been able to nab exclusive rewards by facing off against some of the best players in the world. With each passing season, new rewards for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone’s Ranked Play mode have been released, but players must climb up the Skill Divisions in order to unlock new weapon camos, stickers, emblems, weapon blueprints, and muc…

An Assassin’s Creed Shadows figure made by PureArts has been pulled from sale due to an “insensitive design,” the manufacturer said. This turn of events adds to the recent string of controversies surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows.PureArts is a Canadian collectible manufacturer that has been making figurines, maps, artbooks, and other types of merch since 2008. It has frequently collaborated with Ubisoft, having licensed a variety of the company’s franchises in the past. As part of these efforts, PureArts released multiple Assassin’s Creed statues and figures based on everything from the first entry in the franchise to AC Valhalla. On September 19, the company announced another such offering in the form of a 6-inch statue of Naoe and Yasuke from AC Shadows, which was meant to expand its …

A developer at BioWare has confirmed that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have a performance mode on Xbox Series S. Ahead of the long-awaited release of the next entry in the fantasy RPG series on Halloween, more details regarding the graphical options, accessibility features, and gameplay features available in Dragon Age: The Veilguard are continuing to surface.Nearly a decade after the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition in November 2014, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will take fans back to the world of Thedas for an entirely new adventure. While the game’s reveal trailer was poorly received due to its cartoony style, BioWare has since won back the franchise’s fanbase, with Dragon Age: The Veilguard going gold in early October. More useful information about the highly anticipated title is comi…

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is getting rave reviews so far, but die-hard fans do have their complaints about how the game’s story content handles Vegeta. A big part of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s single-player content is Episode Battle, where gamers can play through the story of Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super as a wide assortment of heroes and villains. There are even branching “what if” scenarios that can be unlocked by completing certain objectives during fights, giving fans a look into how storylines like the Frieza and Cell arcs could have played out differently.This article has SPOILERS for the Dragon Ball franchise One of the playable characters featured in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is naturally Vegeta, the Saiyan Prince and resident supporting antihero of Dragon Bal…

EA has released Title Update 3 for EA Sports FC 25, nerfing the First Time Lobbed Through and driven passes, alongside making some significant improvements to the AI. Fans had previously expressed concerns over the game’s mechanics being unbalanced, and the developers have addressed some of the most pressing issues in this latest EA Sports FC 25 update.With EA adding a plethora of new features to the franchise with the release of EA Sports FC 25, many fans were hyped about its launch, but several issues negatively impacted the game’s release. For instance, some players were unable to claim their pre-order bonuses in EA Sports FC 25. To help win back some players, the developers have released a massive update for the game that could significantly impact the game’s meta. Related Eve…

The developers behind Super Mario Party Jamboree have released a day-one update that players will need to download to use some of the game’s features. While the patch comes mere hours before the official launch of Super Mario Party Jamboree, it provides some necessary bug fixes and gives players the ability to access online features.In the United States, Super Mario Party Jamboree is set to be released in the evening hours of October 16, while European players will get their chance to jump into the game early on October 17. The 13th major title in the Mario Party series, which traces its roots back to the Nintendo 64 in 1998, the title will build on the franchise’s familiar gameplay as up to four players take on the roles of popular Nintendo characters and race around a board while competi…

Lies of P is getting a PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade, Neowiz has announced. The critically acclaimed soulslike will thus add to the growing list of games showcasing the capabilities of the upcoming PS5 model.The PS5 Pro is scheduled for release on November 7. Priced at $699.99, Sony’s mid-generation console upgrade promises to improve on its 2020 predecessor in three key ways: rendering speeds, ray tracing efficiency, and resolution upscaling. To that end, the device is equipped with a larger GPU that’s claimed to offer up to 45% faster rendering speeds and up to 200% speedier ray tracing calculations. It’s also meant to deliver greater detail on account of its support for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), Sony’s proprietary technology for AI-powered upscaling. Related PS5…