Call of Duty Looking to Ban Cheaters Within 1 Hour of Their First Match
✕ Remove Ads Ahead of the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, publisher Activision has shared it will be using artificial intelligence to detect and remove cheaters from the game within an hour of them loading up their first match. Cheaters have long been an issue for Call of Duty and the FPS genre as a whole, with Activision deploying several systems and features in an attempt to minimize exposure to those not playing by the rules. Now, AI will seemingly play a big part in helping maintain the core experience of Black Ops 6.Set to release at the end of the week, Black Ops 6 is one of 2024’s most exciting and talked about upcoming games. Black Ops 6 comes hot off the heels of 2023’s Modern Warfare 3, a game that fell flat for some players. Black Ops 6 seeks to rectify a pleth…
Read moreWorld of Warcraft Discounts Game Services to Help Celebrate 20th Anniversary
✕ Remove Ads Blizzard is holding a sale on World of Warcraft game services to help celebrate the release of Patch 11.0.5 and its accompanying anniversary event. From now through October 31, players can save up to 30% on select World of Warcraft game services – including race changes for those hoping to capitalize on the Dracthyr class expansion in the update.World of Warcraft Patch 11.0.5 is officially live. The content update marks the start of the expansive 20th anniversary event, but it also includes some new story tidbits, class balance, and gameplay features. Among these, an expansion to the World of Warcraft classes Dracthyr can pick from has finally arrived, opening up Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, and Warrior to the draconic race.✕ Remove Ads …
Read moreXbox Game Pass Confirms New Day One Game for Early 2025
Eternal Strands has been confirmed as a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. This upcoming arrival promises to strengthen the selection of compelling action adventures on Xbox Game Pass.Eternal Strands was officially unveiled in April 2024, following some four years’ worth of development. It is the debut title from Yellow Brick Games, a Quebec-based studio founded by former BioWare developer and Dragon Age director Mike Laidlaw and several ex-Ubisoft Quebec staffers. The game itself puts players in the shoes of Brynn, a young magic “weaver” on a quest to reclaim the cultural homeland of her people. It is in development for the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Related Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Adds Day-One Game and One Returning Title Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adds an action-packed day-one game a…
Read moreHonkai: Star Rail Leak Teases Sunday and Fugue’s Light Cones
A new Honkai: Star Rail leak has teased Sunday and Fugue’s rumored Light Cones. Each Honkai: Star Rail update releases signature Light Cones that go well with new characters, and these items are usually the recommended items to maximize the characters’ abilities to their full power.Honkai: Star Rail recently revealed the upcoming 5-star characters for Version 2.7, Sunday and Fugue. Both characters were previously introduced in the main story, but they also faced unfortunate circumstances in their respective chapters. Sunday is currently in prison after trying to take over Penacony with the help of Ena the Order, while Fugue, formerly known as Tingyun, is presumed dead after Phantylia the Undying snapped her neck. Now that the characters will be officially playable in Honkai: Star Rail’s fu…
Read moreDestiny 2 Confirms Delay to Iron Banner Launch
Bungie announces that the first instance of Iron Banner in Destiny 2 is going to miss its early November start date by a few weeks, giving players a new launch time. It’s been a busy week for current Destiny 2 players following the launch of Episode Revenant earlier this month, followed closely by the Vesper’s Host dungeon activity.While usually reserved for new raids, Vesper’s Host became Destiny 2’s first dungeon with a Contest Mode race. Providing an added challenge with more aggressive enemies and a lack of power advantage for players, Bungie promised plenty of rewards for those who could finish the task including a guaranteed drop of the returning Destiny 2 exotic, Ice Breaker. With Vesper’s Host now live, many Destiny 2 players are looking ahead to see what else is arriving on the ca…
Read moreIt Takes Two Dev Teases Next Game
It Takes Two developer Hazelight Studios has officially teased its next game. The renowned studio is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary next month, and it seems fans of 2021 Game of the Year winner It Takes Two won’t have to wait very long to learn about what Hazelight has been cooking up since.Founded in 2014 by film director Josef Fares, Hazelight Studios has carved out a big name for itself in the co-operative multiplayer genre. 2018’s A Way Out was the Swedish studio’s breakout hit, and 2021’s It Takes Two was an even bigger success. Not only did it take home the coveted Game of the Year award, but Hazelight also announced recently that It Takes Two has surpassed 20 million sales since launch. Fans of the studio have been wondering about its next adventure, and their patience may fi…
Read moreDragon Ball: Sparking Zero Easter Egg References Classic Character From the Anime
Players can find an Easter Egg in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero that references the lovable Launch, a mostly forgotten but classic character from the original manga and anime series. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero finally launched earlier this October, after much anticipation and hype. Just like the original Budokai Tenkaichi games, many gamers are enjoying how it’s a massive love letter to Dragon Ball’s history.Sparking Zero features a number of smaller Easter Eggs and references, as the developers included a number of small details for fans to discover. Fans have found several unique character interactions between certain fighters, attack grab animations, and even a reference to the critically reviled Dragon Ball Evolution. While the game’s huge roster is a massive selling point for fans, there…
Read moreResident Evil Fans Have New Way of Demanding a Code Veronica Remake
Some Resident Evil fans have started taking signs to professional wrestling shows asking Capcom to develop a Code: Veronica remake. Capcom has been especially focused remaking Resident Evil games since 2019’s Resident Evil 2. In the five years since, it’s remade both Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4, and word is that there are at least two more RE remakes in the pipeline.Reputable leakers have said that Capcom is currently working on remakes of Code: Veronica and Resident Evil Zero. Still, fans have been anxious about Capcom potentially skipping Code: Veronica ever since the Resident Evil 4 remake was announced first despite taking place later in the timeline. Those individuals are making sure that the company doesn’t forget their desire to see the classic survival-horror game remade fo…
Read moreSuper Mario Party Jamboree Settings Tweak is a Game-Changer
Super Mario Party Jamboree players should change the text speed settings in order to greatly enhance the experience of the recently released party game. Super Mario Party Jamboree finally launched on October 17 after much anticipation and hype from fans, as it is one of the most ambitious titles in the franchise. It not only features a number of returning and brand-new boards, but also one of the largest playable character rosters in a Mario Party game. Jamboree sports a 22 character roster, ranging from fan favorites like Waluigi and Pauline to ensemble dark horses like Ninji.Super Mario Party Jamboree was released to positive reviews, especially compared to past series entries on the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. While a lot of praise was given to the new mini-games, criticism by fans…
Read moreSilent Hill 2 Remake Players Point Out Interesting Mannequin Detail
Some observant Silent Hill 2 remake players pointed out an interesting visual homage with some of the mannequins that appear in the game, with some claiming that they were modeled after the protagonist’s wife, Mary. Considering the fact that Silent Hill 2 is full of unique metaphors, references, and visual cues that almost always have deeper meaning, the theory might have some merit.The Silent Hill series is known for thought-provoking narratives that get picked apart by fans looking for deeper meaning, as every entry utilizes symbolism, metaphor, and various different narrative devices to make assertions about its plot and characters. Silent Hill 2 is certainly no exception, as the fan-favorite entry has been obsessively analyzed by fans, with the recent remake only adding more to the con…
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