John DiCarlo

Ubisoft has confirmed that XDefiant is delayed once again but teased that another public playtest is coming soon. Potential Call of Duty competitor XDefiant was previously intended to launch during Q1 2024, which ends on March 31.

DKoldies, an online marketplace that sells a wide range of retro consoles, games, and accessories, was recently hacked. The cyberattacker temporarily gained access to the NES seller's database and highlighted its massive profit margins.

It seems that a native PlayStation 5 version of Minecraft is releasing sometime soon, after a popular Twitter account that investigates the backend of Sony's digital store claimed as much.Minecraft's full release on the PS5 has long been awaited by fans, as Xbox users await a similar launch.

An insider has said that recent «leaks» regarding Monster Hunter Wilds were fake. The leaks claimed that Monster Hunter Wilds would release in Q1 2025, among other things.

PlayStation has revealed the next freeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone bundle for PS Plus members, which includes an operator skin, two weapon blueprints, and more. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans can claim it on April 10.

Blizzard has released the patch notes forDiablo 4's 1.4.0 update for the game's Public Test Realm (PTR). The PTR patch, which releases on April 2, aims to test features coming with Diablo 4's Season 4 update that will be released on May 14.

Xbox has released a new Insider update for Beta, Delta, and Omega members that fixes a dynamic background bug and improves local language use. While this Insider update might not seem particularly exciting, Xbox has recently released interesting patches for the program.

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has released patch 1.6.3 for PC that implements a variety of improvements and bug fixes for the popular indie game. Some of the issues fixed in this update were introduced with Stardew Valley's major patch earlier in March.

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's government to explore the development of a series of homegrown consoles. The devices would presumably aim to compete with PlayStation and Xbox within Russian borders.

Activision has revealed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's next free trial begins on April 4, when new users can play on a variety of maps and modes. The news comes as part of the recent reveal of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 3 update, which launches on April 3 just before the trial.

Battlefield 5's development team has confirmed that EA Anti-cheat will be implemented on Wednesday, April 3. This comes as a welcome improvement for many players, as Battlefield 5's resurgence in popularity has highlighted the game's cheating problems.

Activision has revealed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 3 update, which introduces new Multiplayer maps, classic game modes, and more. The major Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 content patch is set to release on Wednesday, April 3.

Fortnite leaks have revealed three Guardians of the Galaxy skins coming to the game, which depict fan-favorite characters Drax, Groot, and Mantis. A release date for the new Fortnite skins is still not officially confirmed, but they will likely be added in the near future.

Activision has revealed all the new content coming to Call of Duty: Warzone in the approaching Season 3 update, which includes the return of Rebirth Island, new modes, items, Ranked Play changes, and more. Call of Duty: Warzone's next major patch is set to drop on Wednesday, April 3.

Hideaki Itsuno, the director behind Dragon's Dogma 2, recently recommended that new players use either the Archer or Thief class and explained his reasoning. However, players looking to jump into the newly released Dragon's Dogma 2 might want to know about its recent controversy.

Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play will receive two new maps, Vista and Departures, on March 25. Community feedback will determine whether they are added to the map pool of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's professional circuit.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone have received an update that nerfs the Longbow and significantly changes the BAS-B's new JAK Outlaw-277 conversion kit. Recently, criticism of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Longbow sniper rifle has reached an all-time high.

While butchering Pals can be a handy strategy in Palworld, one fan ran into a surprising consequence after doing so. The Palworld user experienced a bizarre glitch that caused most of their screen to become permanently pixelated after sacrificing one of their digital animals.

Developer Jyamma Games has announced that its upcoming soulslike RPG, Enotria: The Last Song, will not release on Xbox come its August 21 release day. However, the Italian developer has not completely shut the door on a later Xbox release.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone fans who are subscribed to Amazon Prime can claim the Color Blocked bundle for free, which contains two weapon blueprints and more. Prime subscribers should be sure to take advantage of the service's benefits, which include regular additions of new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundles.

Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller revealed some of the changes coming to Colosseo in Season 11 later this year, which focus on the map's middle section and bridge sections. Keller also described some of the adjustments coming to Overwatch 2's Numbani sometime after Season 11.

Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 will not receive any expansions, DLC, or a Larian-made sequel. Instead, Larian is pivoting away from the Baldur's Gate 3 universe to something new.

In February, Treyarch's Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 cracked the top 10 best-seller list on Xbox, according to market research company Circana. 2015's Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was one of the franchise's last games to feature the controversial «jetpack» movement system.

Developer Tencent has reportedly delayed its mobile game Assassin's Creed Jade to 2025, following a big strategic shift at the company. The Assassin's Creed game has been in development for four years.

Call of Duty cheat provider Interwebz has announced it's ceasing operations after receiving a legal notice from an unnamed party. The most likely source of the notice is Call of Duty publisher Activision.

Roblox has teased that something big will happen in The Hunt's hub on Friday, March 22 at 1 pm EST. The Hunt is Roblox's newest event and ends on March 29.

Epic Games has announced that the Epic Games Store is coming to iOS and Android devices later this year. The Epic Games Store's mobile expansion will allow the storefront to function across all major, non-console platforms.

Xbox is rolling out a new feature for certain Insiders that significantly improves the Microsoft Store's search bar on consoles. The upgrade is currently available to a small subset of Xbox Insiders across all rings.

Xbox has announced big changes coming to the Microsoft Rewards program that include a simplified experience, adjustments to how members earn points, and more. Xbox's redesigned program, now called Rewards with Xbox, is beginning to roll out now.

Criticism surrounding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Longbow sniper rifle has reached a fever pitch in recent weeks, as fans continue to share their complaints. The high-speed sniper rifle has been a controversial item ever sinceCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 first launched in November.

Bungie's next game, Marathon, has reportedly undergone major changes in recent months, including its game director being replaced with Valorant's former director, who has been with Bungie since 2022. Sources also claim that the direction of Bungie's next title has slightly shifted.

A March 19 Call of Duty: Warzone update has brought nerfs to two SMGs, the RAM-9 and HRM-9. The new update also made some changes to Call of Duty: Warzone's Gulag and more.

Italian PlayStation fans can earn one week of PlayStation Plus Premium each time they purchase a Kit Kat Easter Egg. Each purchase also gives PlayStation Plus members a chance to win a major prize.

Fortnite's March 19 update added three items to the battle royale's sandbox in the Chains of Hades, Shield Bubble Jr, and Drum Gun. Technically, all three of these items are new to Fortnite, as the new iteration of the Drum Gun is a separate weapon from its predecessor, although there are still plenty of similarities.

Developer Funcom has stated that Dune: Awakening will not feature sandworm riding at launch, but it will be added as part of a future update. Although Dune: Awakening is still without a release date, its recent showcase generated plenty of excitement among fans.

A new report released by engine maker Unity has revealed that 62% of surveyed game studios use AI in one way or another to aid in development. Unity's findings come after the gaming community has reacted unfavorably to the use of AI in recent months.

Turtle Beach has announced its acquisition of PDP, a competing third-party peripherals brand. While most gamers are probably familiar with Turtle Beach for its long-running line of headsets, PDP has mainly focused on third-party controllers for platforms like the Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Overwatch 2 fans are disappointed with the lack of a hat for Cassidy's new Spike Spiegel skin, which puts his long, spiky hair on full display. The recently added skin is part of Overwatch 2's Cowboy Bebop collaboration that began on March 12.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 fans are upset that the new Hunger Pains operator skin requires users to purchase two separate bundles that combine for a massive number of COD Points. Neither of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundles contain particularly exciting items, either.

Ex-Battlefield director Marcus Lehto doesn't «have anything positive to say about EA» after the publisher shut down his Ridgeline Games studio shortly after his resignation. The Ridgeline founder and Halo co-creator was previously working on Battlefield's next singleplayer project.

Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile has revealed its launch playlists, which include a mixture of battle royale and 6v6 modes. The anticipated release ofCall of Duty: Warzone Mobile is a significant step for the franchise, as it offers new features not available in the older Call of Duty Mobile.

Atlus has announced that Persona 3 Reload's Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC will require ownership of the Expansion Pass. Persona 3 Reload's Expansion Pass has quickly generated negative feedback from fans after its March 11 release.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has received a new update that solves a Trophy issue, fixes a couple of No Return bugs, and more. The No Return fixes come as welcome additions since the mode is The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's main selling point.

Palworld is currently discounted by 10% on the Steam store, making it a tempting choice for those who still haven't tried one of 2024's biggest viral hits. The Palworld offer is part of Steam's Spring Sale, which runs until March 21.

Sea of Thieves has received a new update that introduces Epic Games' Easy Anti-Cheat, a solo mode for those without a Game Pass subscription, and more. This marks one of Sea of Thieves' final updates before its PlayStation 5 release on April 30.

Antstream Arcade, which allows Xbox users to stream a massive library of classic games, is adding a bunch of new titles this month, includingIndiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis. A one-year membership for the Xbox cloud-streaming service is available to purchase on the Microsoft store for $30.

Fortnite's Festival mode receives eight new music tracks on March 14, including Darude's Sandstorm, DMX's X Gon' Give It To Ya, and other recognizable songs. Fortnite Festival's Season 2 began last month and runs until April 22.

The Binding of Isaac creator Edmund McMillen has offered a new update about his talks with Epic Games regarding a Fortnite collaboration. The potentialFortnite crossover has surprising but charmingly innocent roots.

Developer Baby Robot Games has announced that Ereban: Shadow Legacy is no longer coming to Xbox Game Pass due to a change in publisher. Despite the unfortunate Xbox Game Pass news, Ereban is still set for a Steam release on April 10.

A new rumor suggests that PlayStation Plus might add classic titles from Rockstar, Konami, and Cyan Worlds sometime in the future. The PlayStation Plus possibility is nothing more than a rumor at this point, but its evidence is intriguing.

Minecraft has released a new update for its Bedrock edition that makes a big change to Wolves, adds new experimental features for users to try out, and implements a variety of bug fixes and improvements. Wolves have been a hot topic recently after a previous Minecraft update made additional changes to the mob.

Sledgehammer Games has teased the return of Capture the Flag to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Its return would be a significant event for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, as a 6v6 format of the classic mode has not been seen since Black Ops Cold War.

A Destiny 2 leaker has claimed to reveal additional details surrounding the game's Into the Light update. The significant Destiny 2 event is expected to be released sometime in early April.

PlayStation Plus subscribers can now claim Fortnite's Blazin' Wheels Pack for free, which includes a skin and more. PlayStation Plus members have other tempting bonuses that can be claimed as well.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has released a new update that mostly focuses on weapon balancing, but also includes spawn adjustments, bug fixes, and more. Additionally, a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 event and limited-time mode also went live on March 13.

Sledgehammer Games has revealed this week's playlist for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which sees users play on Terminal and Departures in a variety of game modes. The new playlist goes live on March 13, when Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 adds another new feature.

ARK: Survival Ascended has released a new update that mostly focuses on map improvements and bug fixes, and also prepares the game for the Scorched Earth DLC's release later this month. ARK: Survival Ascended fans might recognize the DLC's name, which was released for Survival Evolved back in 2016.

Fortnite players have expressed their frustration over a new fall-damage bug that can lead to disastrous outcomes. The issue seems to be linked to one of the items introduced in Fortnite's recent update.

LEGO Fortnite players have expressed their frustration over the Item Shop's newest offerings, which allow players to purchase bundles of LEGO buildings for surprisingly high amounts of money. The «LEGO Kits» were added to the Shop shortly after LEGO Fortnite's recent update.

Alan Wake 2 fans received an encouraging update after writer, director, and actor Sam Lake posted an image commemorating his final motion-capture work for the game's DLC, suggesting that the expansions are nearing completion. Lake previously outlined the plans for Alan Wake 2's post-launch additions.

Developer PUBG Studios has revealed that it banned nearly 3.2 million players in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds during 2023. The announcement came as part of a new post that outlined PUBG's plans for 2024 and celebrated its seventh anniversary.

A Fortnite survey has revealed that Epic Games is considering new benefits for its monthly Crew subscription, including early access to Shop cosmetics, more Crew-exclusive items, free access to mid-season event passes, and much more. Fortnite Crew is a $12 per month Fortnite membership that already gives users various benefits.

Fortnite leakers have shared some details about new Mythic items coming in the game's crossover event with Avatar: The Last Airbender. The Fortnite event is expected to launch sometime in mid or late April.

Battlefield has lost another creative director in Craig Morrison, who joined the franchise in 2021 before recently departing. This is the second time a creative director has moved on from Battlefield in 2024 alone.

Hi-Fi Rush's trophies have been revealed ahead of its March 19 release for the PlayStation 5. Unlocking the 62 trophies needed for Hi-Fi Rush's Platinum won't be a walk in the park.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has revealed its next Victim character, Virginia, who is voiced by a popular horror actress. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre's next addition does not have an exact release date yet, but publisher Gun Interactive shared plenty of details about the character.

Developer Rare has announced that Sea of Thieves is getting a new anti-cheat system in the near future. This marks the developer's first step in truly addressing cheating issues within Sea of Thieves.

WWE 2K24 has implemented a hotfix that solved a frustrating issue affecting many Steam users who pre-ordered the game. Additionally, WWE 2K24 just received one of its first updates after releasing on March 8.

Microsoft has admitted that a January cyberattack allowed hackers to eventually gain access to the company's «source code repositories and internal systems.» Microsoft says the attack was carried out by hacking group Midnight Blizzard, which is supported by the Russian government.

Call of Duty: Warzone dataminers have unearthed an image of the returning Rebirth Island map. Fans might already be familiar with the map's approaching return after previous Call of Duty: Warzone announcements confirmed as much.

Blizzard has announced Overwatch 2's newest collaboration, a crossover with the popular animeCowboy Bebop that begins on March 12 and brings skins, emotes, and more inspired by the franchise. One of the new Overwatch 2 skins can be unlocked for free by completing various challenges.

Following Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 2 Reloaded update, Sledgehammer Games has made the Stim Tactical Equipment reusable by allowing it to recharge after 25 seconds. This might sound like a familiar characteristic to fans, as some of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's predecessors incorporated a similar feature for the item.

At a recent technology conference, EA's CEO stated that Apex Legends will begin to «expand beyond the traditional battle royale universe» within the next year. Apex Legends' future strategy might remind fans of another popular game that began as a battle royale.

A long-time insider has claimed that neither Microsoft nor its subsidiaries are currently working on a PlayStation 5 port for Starfield. The news comes after previous rumors that Starfield may come to PS5 following Xbox's new cross-platform strategy with certain exclusives.

Rounds, a roguelite shooter, has cracked Xbox's Top Paid Games list after releasing for the platform on February 21. Rounds' Xbox version costs $8.49, but users can currently download a free trial of the unique shooter.

Rocket League's underwater-themed Season 14 is now live and adds new car bodies, an Arena variant, and more to the enduring game. The initial reception to Rocket League's latest update has been a bit lukewarm, as fans claim that it's lacking in new content.

As Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 2 update approaches, Epic Games has teased a new movement ability that seems to be flying-related. Previous leaks regarding Fortnite's major March 8 update may have already revealed what this will be.

Following the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 2 Reloaded update, dataminers have revealed multiple crossovers potentially coming to the game in the future, including Cheech and Chong, the return of Snoop Dogg, and the NBA's Devin Booker. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's newest major update is now live after launching on March 6.

The patch notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Season 2 Reloaded update have been released, which show changes to gameplay, weapon balancing, UI, and more. The major Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 patch released on March 6 and introduced many more features as well.

Player First Games has hinted that a new MultiVersus announcement is coming soon, as fans wonder when the fighting game will finally return. The recent tease follows a previous leak, which hinted that MultiVersus' full launch is approaching.