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The Next Splatoon 3 Splatfest Makes You Pick Between Money, Fame, and Love

Rebecca Stone — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:49:32 +0000

Nintendo has just announced the August Splatfest in Splatoon 3. This time, the theme involves a particular set of life priorities. The Splatoon team wants to know what is most important to you: money, fame, or love?

Splatoon 3 players will be able to vote for which of these three teams they prefer. Then, they will battle it out in Turf War matches to win the Splatfest.

Life By You Early Access Release Gets Delayed Into 2024

Joe Craven — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:42:09 +0000

Paradox Tectonic has confirmed that early access for its upcoming open-life simulation title, Life By You, has been delayed by approximately six months to March 5, 2024.

Originally planned to release in September 2023, Life By You’s early access was set to give players their first hands-on experience with the game.

Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Ages Are Now Available for Nintendo Switch Online

Rebecca Stone — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:23:26 +0000

Nintendo has just added two new Game Boy Color games to its library of classic NSO games. This latest update brings the Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and the Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages to Nintendo Switch Online.

Developed by Capcom in 2001, the two are separate games with unique plots, with Oracle of Seasons concentrating on action and Oracle of Ages concentrating on puzzles. After one game is completed, players can play an extended version of the other game with the use of a password. This means that each game is essentially a sequel to the other with the ability to start either one first.

Starfield’s Animated Shorts Prove It Won’t Be Another Lifeless No Man’s Sky

Dylan Chaundy — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:37:14 +0000

With Bethesda Game Studios’ next big game on the horizon, anticipation for the company’s first new IP in 25 years is reaching a fever pitch. To help shed some light on the many worlds fans will be exploring when Starfield launches on Sept. 6, the studio has released a trio of new animated shorts.

These animated teasers stand in stark contrast with some folks’ concerns leading up to the interstellar space RPG’s launch. Namely: Starfield is going to be an empty, lifeless No Man’s Sky-esque experience.

Sims 4 Horse Ranch Players Think Unicorns Might Have Been Cut After All

Kristina Ebanez — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:07:38 +0000

The Sims 4’s vast horse collection allows many players to craft the steed of their dreams, with over 30 breeds and numerous coat colors. However, fans were quick to notice one type missing from the selection, and that is the mystical unicorns.

Yet, despite the creature’s absence, Simmers analyzed the matter further by looking over the Horse Ranch expansion’s coding, where they discovered a line designated for these unique stallions. It seems as though this horse was previously a part of the family, but it was ultimately removed from the official version.

DMZ’s Crazy Duplication Glitch Is Literally Giving Warzone Players 100 Ultra Rare Items

Joe Craven — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:34:41 +0000

Warzone’s DMZ extraction mode, for all the love it continues to receive from the player base, has come in for some criticism of late. Players have highlighted cheating and glitches as serious issues but, as we approach Season 5, a far more serious duplication exploit is causing havoc.

DMZ has encountered duplication glitches in the past, letting players spawn multiple versions of a desirable item or weapon. However, we’re not sure there’s ever been one like this.

Sims 4 Horse Ranch Players Have Already Come Up with a Great New Challenge

Kristina Ebanez — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:32:07 +0000

The Sims community has come up with countless challenges throughout the years as a way to implement a more advanced objective-based system into the game. Many fans have struggled with the strenuous task of the 100 Baby challenge (even I had difficulties with the Infants update) and other unique concepts, but now it’s been taken up a notch with a new Horse Ranch fan-made objective.

Reddit user INS_Fang developed an idea with the latest expansion pack, where you’ll need to place animals from previous exclusives, like Cottage Living and Cats and Dogs, while maintaining them as best as you can. On top of that, you can throw the needy infants into the mix that’ll make you want to close out the game, just like the player almost did.

Sim 4 Players Are Already Making Amazing Red Dead Redemption Creations in the Horse Ranch

Kristina Ebanez — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:56:22 +0000

The adventures of the Van der Linde gang have continued on in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch, bringing in iconic characters, beloved animals, and classic sets.

With the latest cowboy attire, Simmers have created the series’ notable main protagonists, John Marston and Arthur Morgan. But, of course, these two are nothing without the rest of the cast, and you can reunite the entire gang by combining other Create a Sim models, from Charles Smith to Dutch van der Linde himself (just ignore Micah Bell.)

Warzone’s Annoying Temp V Is Actually a Brilliant Anti-Camper Device

Joe Craven — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:05:09 +0000

As part of the crossover with Amazon Prime’s The Boys TV show, the Temp V Field Upgrade has been parachuted into Warzone and its modes. While its inclusion has largely been questioned and canned by players, it turns out it can be used as a ruthlessly efficient counter to campers.

Season 4 Reloaded, dropping on July 12, brought a major pop culture crossover to Warzone in Activision’s collaboration with The Boys. Among Homelander, Black Noir and Starlight skins, it also introduced the Temp V Field Upgrade, a spin off of the show’s Compound V.

Destiny 2’s Bugs Know No End As Bungie Disables Four Mods At Once

Joe Thomaselli — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:38:33 +0000

For the past year, Destiny 2 has been plagued by constant bugs and glitches. Bungie has already put out a statement that they are working towards improving their servers so these bugs would fade away. However, with the release of the 2023 Solstice of Heroes event, yet another game-breaking bug has appeared. Usually, Bungie would turn off one or two items causing the problem. This time around, Bungie has disabled four Armor mods until further notice.

Due to an issue, we have temporarily disabled the Bolstering Detonation, Focusing Strike, Impact Induction, and Momentum Transfer mods.

The Latest Sims 4 Patch Finally Lets You Customize This Crucial Part of Your House

Kristina Ebanez — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:54:15 +0000

To celebrate the upcoming Horse Ranch pack, Maxis Studios has introduced a much-needed mechanic to the game with ceiling customization.

If you are a longtime Simmer, you’ll know the design struggles of this particular interior, as it only features a white-colored layout in Build Mode, which ultimately didn’t match various home styles. But now, you can finally apply a pattern to the ceiling, allowing you to get the best arrangement of your choice.

Fortnite’s Getting a Vinyl, But It’s Missing the Best Track

Cameron Waldrop — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:16:17 +0000

While Fortnite has made plenty of merchandise deals, this new one is more specific to music fans. Epic Games is teaming up with Iam8bit to produce a Best of the Lobby vinyl. It will feature 18 Fortnite lobby tracks that players have been rocking out to while waiting for matchmaking to start. However, we noticed it doesn’t include the lobby tack ever made: Llama Beat (also called Llama Bell).

For those who may be unaware of this tune, YouTuber VazzyCow created a great music video so everyone can know exactly what they are missing out on.

These 7 Free Steam Games Are Yours to Download & Keep Forever This Week

Dylan Chaundy — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:22:32 +0000

It’s no secret that PC gaming is the most popular way to play video games, and as a result, it’s one of the largest markets in the industry. Indeed, not only is it a veritable goldmine for exciting and experimental new experiences, but it’s also a great place to market your game if you’re an up-and-coming indie developer.

For that reason, on occasion, many companies offer their games for free on PC for marketing reasons and to help get some eyeballs on their latest projects. So, if you’re looking for something new to play that doesn’t break the bank, we’ve got seven free Steam games that you can download right now and keep forever. (H/T, Free Steam Games over on Twitter for helping us find these.)

EA FC 24 Developers Respond To Backlash of Ultimate Edition Cover

Joe Craven — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The developers at EA Sports have responded to criticism of FC 24’s graphics following the release of the Ultimate Edition cover.

EA Sports’ FC 24 will usher in a new era for EA’s football simulation games, replacing the FIFA series after the company’s exclusivity partnership with the FIFA governing body ended.

FC 24 Was The ‘Best’ Time To Add Women’s Football Into Ultimate Team, EA Say

Joe Craven — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000

After much anticipation and the gradual inclusion of women’s football into the FIFA series, EA’s FC 24 will officially incorporate female players into its ultra-popular Ultimate Team mode. Speaking at the game’s official reveal, the developers have explained why now was the time to make the significant change.

Women’s football has been growing in prominence in the FIFA series for some time, with the Women’s UCL dropping in FIFA 23. Women’s national teams first debuted in FIFA 16 and, with the baton passing from ‘FIFA’ to ‘EA FC 24’ it’s been confirmed that over 1,600 women players will be joining Ultimate Team.

New Marvel Snap Event Lets You Farm Gold Conquest Tickets Faster For a Week

Zhiqing Wan — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:44:29 +0000

Last season, we saw the release of Conquest mode in Marvel Snap. This is a tournament-style mode where players duke it out with each other, using the same deck, and with 10 points of health. The mode gives you the chance to earn Medals, which can then be used to purchase Credits, Gold, variants, and boosters.

This week, Second Dinner has launched a new event called Conquest Frenzy, which makes it easier for players to rack up Gold Conquest Tickets. Basically, you’ll be able to claim one Gold Ticket per day after winning 10 matches in either Ranked or Conquest. This event will run till July 24, and should make it much easier for players to accrue Gold Tickets, as you won’t need to grind through Proving Grounds or Silver Conquest for them.

Xbox Live Gold Is Being Discontinued, Replaced by Game Pass Core

Joe Craven — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:54:12 +0000

Microsoft, in the midst of its attempts to acquire Activision-Blizzard, have confirmed that Xbox Live Gold will be discontinued as of September 2023. It will be replaced by Xbox Game Pass Core, launching on Sept. 14.

The move towards Game Pass has been a steady march for Microsoft and Xbox gamers over the last few years. Instead of players purchasing games as and when they choose, the subscription service essentially opens up multiple titles that are downloadable and playable to subscribers.

Even Black Mirror’s Creator Is Obsessed With Steam’s Latest Diving Sim Hit

Zhiqing Wan — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:03:41 +0000

Since its release late last month, Dave the Diver has been making waves in the gaming sphere. It’s a mishmash of the most popular game genres: it’s a farming sim with diving elements, complete with a dash of Cooking Mama, Instagram for cooks, and WarioWare-style mini-games where you catch fish and chop them up to serve.

We’re not the only ones who have been utterly obsessed with MintRocket’s latest hit, though; in an article published by The Guardian, Black Mirror creator and lead writer Charlie Brooker revealed his cultural highlights of 2023, and wouldn’t you know it, Dave the Diver’s on his list too.

Fortnite and Overwatch 2 Collide in Fantastic Fan-Made Crossover

Grace Black — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:19:46 +0000

Fans of Fortnite and Overwatch 2 have been hoping for a possible collaboration between the two games for a long time. While there’s yet to be any evidence of this occurring in the near future, Overwatch and Fortnite have always had subtle influences on one another. Examples can be found through a variety of Fortnite skins, which share similarities to familiar Overwatch characters, such as Arache (Widowmaker), Omega (Genji), Ark (Mercy), Calamity (Ashe), and more.

Additionally, the jump from Overwatch 1 to Overwatch 2 included a Battle Pass and shop system, much like Fortnite, and there’s even been an instance of a spray for the latter mimicking one of Overwatch’s beloved Tank heroes. These games are already intertwined with one another, even if it isn’t directly through a crossover event. As two of the most notable free-to-play titles currently available on various platforms, it’s safe to say many fans are eager to see them come together to form a collaboration.

Team Vanilla Wins the Ice Cream Flavor Spatfest in Splatoon 3

Rebecca Stone — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:03:43 +0000

The latest Splatfest in Splatoon 3 has ended, and Team Vanilla has just been crowned the winner. This weekend’s Splatfest set out to determine which flavor of ice cream is best: vanilla, strawberry or mint chip.

The categories that decided the winner were a sneak peak round, popularity, open battles, pro battles, and tricolor battles.