Josh Tolentino

One of the most popular new mods for the classic RPG Fallout: New Vegas is leaving its mark on virtually every gun in the game. The mod makes comprehensive tweaks to the weapon animations for almost all the Fallout: New Vegas guns, drawing attention from fans looking to inject some new life into the old game.

Ubisoft has announced an official release date of June 6, 2024 for the launch of its music learning service Rocksmith+ on PlayStation and new PC storefronts. Rocksmith+ was originally released by Ubisoft in 2022.

A minor but often used online feature of the Nintendo Switch, Twitter integration, is going away soon. Nintendo announced that it will discontinue the functionality in a matter of weeks, affecting users who employ the feature to share screenshots and gameplay videos from their Nintendo Switch on a major social media platform.

A joking post about a recently released Call of Duty skin has Destiny 2 fans calling on Bungie to release some custom cosmetics in a similar vein. The new skin found in Call of Duty just so happens to look perfectly suited to be an armor set based on the Destiny 2 Stasis subclass.

A creative Destiny 2 player has expressed their appreciation for the latest Dune film with a set of custom armor inspired by House Harkonnen soldiers seen in one of the film's most iconic scenes. Theirs is part of a new wave of custom Destiny 2 costumes replicating the looks of Harkonnen soldiers and characters like the Baron, Rabban, and Feyd-Rautha.

Destiny 2 players with an eye for fashion are creating new customized Guardian costumes themed after the game's Taken faction. Key to the costumes is the Superblack color shader, one of the main prizes from the free Destiny 2 Into the Light update, which Bungie released to keep players engaged with the game as they wait for The Final Shape expansion to launch.

A touch of the cooperative gameplay seen in smash-hit shooter Helldivers 2 is coming to Halo Infinite, thanks to the efforts of a dedicated group of players. The new mode is being created entirely using Forge mode, the native Halo Infinite level editor.

According to the latest rumors, Frank Woods, a classic character from theCall of Duty series, may appear in the next Black Ops title as a playable operator. Frank Woods played major roles throughout the Call of Duty: Black Ops series narratives, and players may get the chance to control him in multiplayer in a future release.

The legendary DC Comics assassin Deathstroke has rallied to the defense of the Last City thanks to the efforts of a creative Destiny 2 player's customized costume setup. The costume uses Destiny 2 Titan armor pieces that are fairly easy to access, and cleverly repurposes pieces meant to evoke an entirely different crossover franchise.

Love for the Fallout series has spread into the Last City, as a Destiny 2 player has expertly recreated the look of an iconic Fallout: New Vegas armor set in the game. As with other Destiny 2 «cosplay» looks, the recreation employs the game's armor customization system, turning parts for a Titan Guardian into an NCR Ranger.

Nintendo has revealed a new line of merchandise based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom items, which include apparel, accessories and novelties, are available in Japan via Nintendo's online store, as well as stocked physically in Nintendo's superstores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.

The soldiers of Super Earth have made major progress in the ongoing Helldivers 2 Galactic War by successfully defending a large number of planets from enemy assault. The feat hasn't been accomplished by the game's community since Helldivers 2 first launched in February 2024.

New rumors about future additions to hit cooperative shooter Helldivers 2 suggest that the Super Earth Armed Forces may see a new transport vehicle arrive soon. The reveals come courtesy of data miners — players picking through the Helldivers 2 game files to find clues about developer Arrowhead Game Studios' future plans.

The latest premium DLC pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 adds a playable dinosaur operator skin to the game. The skin is available from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in-game store, and is usable in both MW3 and Warzone.

Over the years, Destiny 2 has seen many improvements and new features related to allowing players to further customize their characters, but one small but important character customization option, facial hair, has eluded fans of the game. In light of recent changes that addressed longtime complaints about player face customization in Destiny 2, some players have renewed calls for Bungie to add beards.

A Destiny 2 player has bolstered the forces of the Vanguard and the Guardians with Turtle Power, thanks to a set of creative Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed armor customizations. The Destiny 2 armor sets cleverly replicate the look of all four pizza-loving reptiles, using careful arrangements of armor parts and color shaders.

Atlus has announced that a new wave of merchandise items themed after its hit RPG Persona 3 Reload will have a practical purpose, namely disaster preparation and first aid. The special Persona 3 Reload kits will be sold in Japan through merchandise company Movic and launch in mid-2024.

Blizzard has spoken on the popular topic of whether its long-running multiplayer online RPG World of Warcraft might finally make its way to console platforms. The latest comments come from a leading member of the development team for the game, as the studio gears up to promote the latest World of Warcraft expansion.

The Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero character roster continues to grow, as new magazine scans from Japan indicate characters like Beerus, Whis, Gohan, Videl, and Trunks will be playable in-game. Though not yet officially announced worldwide by Bandai Namco, the scans suggest that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will draw both from popular and recent major characters as well as from the deep well of story arcs present in the Dragon Ball multiverse.

Some currently restricted weapons may be coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 ranked play modes in an upcoming test. Developers Treyarch Studios and Sledgehammer games announced that a planned evaluation of various Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 weapons will take place to determine the weapons' viability in the competitive scene.

A Destiny 2 player has created a new custom costume for their Warlock Guardian that's almost perfect for the upcoming Prismatic playable subclass. The new subclass will be added to Destiny 2 when Bungie releases the game's next big expansion in June 2024.

An inventive Destiny 2 player has created a custom character costume based on the look of iconic X-Men member Wolverine. The player used the custom parts and armor available to a Destiny 2 Warlock Guardian to approximate Wolverine's appearance.

Helldivers 2 players have begun expressing their frustration over bugs affecting their game experience, with one particular damage issue taking center stage. Their discontent is growing more vocal as the persistent issue is undermining the effectiveness of new Helldivers 2 weapons and content added by updates.

Capcom's RPG Dragon's Dogma 2 isn't even a month old, but one speedrunner has cleared it in less than two hours, all while playing «naked.» The new record adds to the tally of Dragon's Dogma 2 runs being racked up by highly skilled speedrunners.

Developer and publisher Epic Games could be exploring adding weapon charms to the array of cosmetics available in Fortnite. Cosmetic items form the foundation of the Fortnite business model, and a new item type could provide players with more reasons to play or spend cash in the game.

Hardware manufacturer Lenovo is reportedly working on a follow-up to the Lenovo Legion GO, its portable gaming handheld. Like the current Legion GO, the follow-up will place high-end PC gaming hardware in a portable package.

Hardware manufacturer ASUS has announced a new piece of gaming-focused gear called the ROG Mjolnir. Slated to join the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) line, the Mjolnir appears targeted towards players on the go.

The Guardians of the Last City in Destiny 2 have a new ally in the form of Tracer, a member of the famed hero organization Overwatch, thanks to one player's customized costume. The Destiny 2 customization was created by using the game's suite of armor and shader options.

A longtime frustration facing Elder Scrolls Online lore enthusiasts may finally be addressed by coming updates to the game. The plot hole was originally introduced early in The Elder Scrolls Online, and developer Zenimax Online Studios' plans for the game include addressing that ten-year-old bugbear.

New reports and rumors suggest that Microsoft is solidifying its plans to reveal the next major Call of Duty game, which leaks claim holds the Black Ops Gulf War subtitle. The reports come amid a flood of leaks and other headline making developments at Xbox, as the company prepares to reveal its slate of upcoming games, Call of Duty included.

Despite only releasing a few days ago, cooperative multiplayer horror game Content Warning has a new update. The development team at Landfall added several new Content Warning features that players will find useful as they attempt to record spooky occurrences as a team.

An update to an in-game character biography for Destiny 2 seems to imply that major character Lord Shaxx is married. The change may arrive in a matter of days alongside developer Bungie's upcoming content update to Destiny 2, called Into the Light.

Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with recent changes to the Slugger weapon brought about by the game's latest update. The new Helldivers 2 patch brought some new features and balancing changes to the game's growing arsenal of weapons, once again shifting the debate over which tools are the best.

Blizzard has more plans to bring future experimental game modes and content to World of Warcraft. The new experiences will be added in future World of Warcraft updates and seasons to keep players interested and engaged with the game.

An inventive fishing boat design constructed by a The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has brought some industrial flair to Hyrule's fishing scene. The contraption won praise from fellowTears of the Kingdom players for its efficiency in gathering much-needed fish for cooking and crafting.

Longtime vehicular sports game Rocket League could be crossing over with a legendary Marvel franchise: The X-Men. New leaks suggest an upcoming crossover pack for the game, which could add new Rocket League cosmetic options for players and fans.

Bungie has revealed more about its upcoming Destiny 2 limited-time event, Into the Light, showing off a series of classic weapons returning to the game. The weapons will be available after Into the Light launches in Destiny 2 on April 9, 2024.

Fans of the supernatural first-person action-adventure Ghostwire: Tokyo can pick up a new gift in-game for free. Developer Tango Gameworks and publisher Bethesda promoted the freebie to commemorate the Ghostwire: Tokyo second anniversary.

An unusual bug affecting Sony's PlayStation Plus subscription service has impacted players attempting to play games through the service. The bug, which affects users on both PS4 and PS5 using PS Plus, seems to launch two games on the same console simultaneously, despite that capability not being native to the consoles.

Though the game has been out for a while, developer Square Enix still intends to improve the experience for players of Final Fantasy 16 with a new update. The update will add several new features to the Final Fantasy 16 user interface, making things more convenient for players who like to tinker with their character builds.

A new leak of information about Fortnite suggests that new content based on the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are arriving soon. As with other Fortnite crossover content, the Avatar additions will likely consist of themed cosmetic skins and accessories players can equip when playing.

Blizzard has spoken out about its intentions after players noticed a change in Overwatch 2 competitive play. The studio clarified that the adjustment, which affects the recently revised Overwatch 2 competitive progression system, was made to prevent players from throwing their matches.

Players looking forward to seeing Shin Megami Tensei 5 on PC and other platforms will have their wish granted a little bit sooner. Atlus has opted to move up the release date of Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, the updated version of the original 2021 Shin Megami Tensei 5.

The Helldivers 2 player community thinks that a new enemy type is being teased by developer Arrowhead Game Studios. The latest development in the Helldivers 2 in-game galactic war has some players speculating about what the studio has planned for the soldiers of Super Earth.

PC gaming giant Valve has announced a new sharing feature for Steam, which should allow players on the platform to share games with their loved ones. It's calling the feature Steam Families, and it's currently in testing on Steam beta clients.

A Destiny 2 player has brought a touch of the sci-fi film Back to the Future Part 2 into the Last City with an inventive new Guardian outfit. Their assemblage of Destiny 2 Titan armor and shaders recalls the appearance of young time traveler Marty McFly as he was seen in the film, complete with a futuristic hoverboard.

A Red Dead Redemption 2 player has come up with a new way to play Rockstar's Wild West game. Their proposed «hardcore mode» rules could allow even veteran Red Dead Redemption 2 players to refresh their sense of challenge and discovery.

Sony is appealing to anime fans by adding a My Hero Academia freebie to the offerings listed for its PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service tier. Customers who are signed up to PS Plus Premium will be able to enjoy some of anime studio Bones' adaptation of the My Hero Academia manga from the comfort of their PS4 or PS5 consoles.

Helldivers 2 players seem to have discovered a new type of alien threat in the game called Shriekers. The new enemy type isn't mentioned in official game documentation or in the patch notes for the recent Helldivers 2 update, which adjusted aspects of weapon and enemy balance.

After weeks of leaks and speculation, Call of Duty has revealed more about its upcoming crossover with the Warhammer 40,000 franchise. A new trailer featuring Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 andWarzone cosmetics shows off a series of looks inspired by the game's factions and characters in action.

A fan of Elden Ring has found a new way to pass the time until the game's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion arrives by making character art. Their gallery of40 different Elden Ring characters has delighted the game's community, drawing praise and attention.

A playable demo for the PS5 exclusive action game Stellar Blade was briefly released by Sony via the PSN Store. Unfortunately for those interested in trying Stellar Blade out, the publication was in error, and the demo was quickly delisted after a short period.

A ton of all-time classic EA games are now available for purchase on PC via Steam, after spending years off the online storefront. The EA games added include legendary strategy titles like Command and Conquer, city-builder games, and an open-world game that's absent from current-generation consoles.

Fans and players of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are reacting to one minor, but potentially divisive, element of the game: The game's updated designs for the iconic Moogle creature. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth remixed the looks of the Moogles for the new title, leading to some fans reacting in mild horror at their new look.

Cult favorite Sony Japan Studio title Gravity Rush 2 could be making a comeback on contemporary platforms. If certain insider rumors are confirmed, Sony could be planning to bring Gravity Rush 2 to the PlayStation 5 and PC soon.

A Destiny 2 player has transplanted their appreciation for yellow corn into the game with a new customized armored set. A clever combination of shaders and armor pieces using the vast armor and colorway library in Destiny 2 resulted in a striking outfit for a Titan of the Last City.

Fans and players of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League may end up waiting longer than they planned to for the game's next scheduled update. According to developer Rocksteady, the team is prioritizing testing planned fixes to make sure they're ready for deployment to the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League servers and clients.

More players of Helldivers 2 are getting what looks to be early access to combat mechs and transport vehicles in the game. These features are apparently planned for official inclusion in the suite of options for Helldivers 2 at some point in the future.

It has been some time since Kingdom Hearts 4 was in the news, but what some thought could be the first official look at the game in some time has emerged alongside the launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. An image shared on the game's official accounts to celebrate the wide release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ignited speculation about Sora's new circumstances in Kingdom Hearts 4.

Larian Studios' massive fantasy RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has made waves once again by surpassing the massive milestone of 10 million copies sold. Larian is also working on growing Baldur's Gate 3 further with additional patching and support for additional content.

A new and unusual Helldivers 2 combat trick has emerged to help the soldiers of Super Earth players deal with the ferocious Bile Titan enemy in-game. The tactic requires bravery and a bit of luck on the part of the Helldivers 2 player attempting it, so a demonstration of the move delighted the game's community.

A Destiny 2 player has brought The Dark Knight of Gotham City to the Last City with a new Batman-inspired custom costume. The player replicated the iconic DC superhero's look using the built-in suite of outfit customization options available in Destiny 2, bringing an approximation of Batman into the ranks of the Guardians.

A small but meaningful piece of PlayStation brand history seems to have popped up in hard hat form at a garage sale. The unusual, possibly rare apparel item's appearance hints at a Sony and PlayStation presence at a once-iconic location in San Francisco, California.

Sony could be bringing its immersive PlayStation VR 2 (or PS VR 2) virtual reality headset to PCs soon. The company said that it's exploring ways for players to use the PS VR 2 hardware on PCs, which could open up new audiences for the currently console-exclusive hardware platform.

Developers Sledgehammer Games and Treyarch have detailed the latest updates for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. Deployed on February 21, 2024, the patches address a variety of issues in both Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, as well as adjusting weapon and equipment balance.

The classic PlayStation Portable-era shooter Resistance: Retribution has received trophies as part of an update bringing it to Sony's PS Plus Premium Classics catalog. Part of the PlayStation-exclusive Resistance sci-fi series, Resistance: Retribution is the second game in the series to become playable on PS4 and PS5, after Resistance 3.

Developer Shift Up has confirmed that its upcoming PS5 exclusive action RPG Stellar Blade will feature multiple options to allow players to tweak the game's performance. These settings will take the form of three different Stellar Blade graphics settings that players can choose based on their preferences.

A Destiny 2player has shared their affection for a different game about defending humanity from marauding aliens: Helldivers 2. Using the array of character customization options available in Destiny 2, they created a close replica of the uniform worn by the soldiers of Super Earth in Helldivers 2.

An entertaining game-themed cake made for a fan of Destiny 2 has delighted the community. The homemade cake, made for the recipient's birthday, creatively uses a Destiny 2 Titan action figure and its accessories to make for an amusing scene.

Though the game has only just launched, the Helldivers 2 player community is already at work devising a set of common tips, tricks and etiquette for playing the game with others. These rules help players who may be struggling in the heavily team-play-focused game, as well as guide them in making the most of the unique (and comedic) mechanics found in Helldivers 2.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 .

The development studios behind hit roguelike Dead Cellshave announced that they will be stepping back from further post-launch updates for the game. In the years since its release, Dead Cells received multiple updates and add-ons, keeping the game in players' minds on their playlists long after they had exhausted the original game's content.

Developer Embark Studios has announced that it has disabled a game mode in its hit multiplayer shooter The Finals, as part of the game's latest update. The in-game event, called «Dead Go Boom,» frustrated many players of The Finals with its punishing mechanics.

A LEGO Fortnite player has created a massive, realistic-looking replica of a modern naval battleship. The player used the robust in-game building mechanics within LEGO Fortnite to create the highly complex structure, letting it float in the middle of a large lake.

Developer Battlestate Games gives players an update regarding BattlEye and how it deals with cheaters in Escape from Tarkov. The developer says that over 11,000 cheaters have been banned from Escape from Tarkov in just over two weeks.

Rockstar Games has a new set of rewards and bonuses aimed at giving players in Red Dead Onlinea few incentives to kick off the new year. The bonuses are aimed at enhancing the in-game Naturalist role, giving extra rewards to players who interact with the game's animals and take samples across Red Dead Online's vast landscape.