Lance Gose

A League of Legends developer addressed rumors alleging that the Vanguard anti-cheat system was bricking players' PCs. The rollout of the Vanguard system, developer Riot Games' custom kernel-level anti-cheat software, has been controversial for the game's player base since it was revealed it would be implemented into its massively popular MOBA. Fans' fears only intensified when several users reported encountering problems with Vanguard, with some claiming they could no longer even boot their systems after League of Legends' latest patch.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt announced its official mod editor kit is scheduled for a PC release on May 21, 2024. Since its launch nearly a decade ago, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has become one of the landmark titles of the gaming industry, thanks in part to its thriving library of downloadable fanmade mods. Now, CD Projekt Red revealed a powerful new tool for modders, which promises to provide creative fans with unparalleled options in expanding upon the game's content.

Helldivers 2 developers are reportedly working on a new cape inspired by the account-linking controversy. While the community can breathe a sigh of relief knowing the worst of the fiasco has passed, some fans have additionally taken to sharing designs for costume accessories inspired by Helldivers 2's Steam page. Some of these designs even managed to reach the offices of developer Arrowhead Game Studios and, if one executive is to be believed, will soon hit live servers as an official cosmetic.

PlayStation has announced that it no longer plans to push the controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account-linking update. The Helldivers 2 community was rocked by controversy after it was announced that PC users would have to link their Steam account to Sony's PlayStation Network by June if they wanted to continue playing the game. However, the resulting public outcry has seemingly convinced the publisher to rescind its decision.

Helldivers 2 players have expressed concerns that existing PlayStation Network account workarounds might lead to a permanent ban on their account. Arrowhead Game Studios' massively popular PvE shooter previously announced it would require players to link their Steam to a PSN account by the end of the month, which was met with overwhelming outrage by its community. Many Helldivers 2 players have since questioned how the developers plan on enforcing the rule, particularly for countries or regions that do not have access to PSN.

Helldivers 2 developers are reportedly holding internal discussions regarding its controversial PlayStation Network account linking requirements for Steam players. The Helldivers 2 community was caught in a fiery meltdown after Arrowhead Game Studios announced plans to enforce its account-linking measures months after the game was released, with players quickly flooding online forums and servers demanding an explanation from both the developers and publisher.

Bethesda Game Studios executive producer Todd Howard addressed the criticisms of players left disappointed by Starfield. Since its release in 2023, the open-world sci-fi RPG has had trouble reaching the same level of universal acclaim as previous Bethesda titles, with longtime fans of the developer still divided on their opinions regarding their experience. While some enjoyed their playthrough of the title, other players found issues with several elements of Starfield's design and have not been shy of criticizing its developer for its perceived shortcomings.

Players are review bombing The Crew 2 in response to Ubisoft's recent decision to shut down support for 2014's The Crew. Nearly six years after its release, The Crew 2 landed in the middle of a heated conflict between the franchise's longtime fans and its own creators. The online-only racing game has since seen a spike in negative reviews, reflecting the tumultuous relationship between its player base and the studio behind the series' development.

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is set to leave PlayStation Plus' Extra tier catalog within the month of May 2024. The remake of developer Big Huge Games' classic action RPG will soon depart from the PlayStation Plus library in addition to the 25 titles already scheduled to disappear from the service throughout the coming weeks.

An Elden Ring player beat the game with a build inspired by the lone Soldier of Godrick. Since its 2022 release, FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world game has offered users a variety of branching customizable playstyles to suit their specific tastes, with fantasies ranging from the trusted knight with a sword and shield to powerful spellcasters with esoteric specialties. With such a rich collection of weapons and magic, one player took the opportunity to create a character inspired by one of Elden Ring's first and most beloved boss fights.

Some Helldivers 2 players are unhappy with the bullet ricochet changes implemented with Update 01.000.300. Patch days have always been somewhat contentious within the Helldivers 2 community, often because of the introduced balance changes included with the patch along with the wave of bug reports that follow in the wake of every update. Its latest patch was, unfortunately, no exception to the established pattern, and many players have since flocked to social media to call for a quick fix to what appears to be a problem with the game's ricochet mechanic.

A fan-made Tekken 8 bot managed to obtain an online rank of Destroyer by pressing a single button. Bandai Namco's 3D fighter franchise has fostered a sizable and dedicated community since its 1994 debut, but that doesn't mean all the members of the Tekken sphere can agree on acceptable playstyles. Many players particularly look down on «spammers,» but as one user's Tekken 8 bot has shown, there might be a reason why mashing the same move over and over again is such a popular strategy.

Stellar Blade's overwhelmingly positive player reviews propelled the action-adventure title close to the peak of the PlayStation 5's user score rankings. Players have showered Stellar Blade with praise for its over-the-top combat and eye-catching character designs, with thousands of reviews bolstering the game's user score since its April 26 release. The success of developer Shift Up's latest title cemented its status as one of the most celebrated original IPs to debut in recent years for PlayStation and Sony.

Escape from Tarkov director Nikita Buyanov apologized to fans displeased by the release of the controversial The Unheard edition, an expensive bundle that included exclusive access to a highly anticipated PvE mode. Developer Battlestate Games' popular extraction shooter was hit with widespread player outrage when it was revealed the long-awaited PvE mode was locked behind a $250 paywall. The studio and Buyanov have since attempted to placate its community, though large groups of fans remain distrustful of Escape from Tarkov's monetization system.

In the wake of widespread community outcry, Escape from Tarkov announced owners of the discontinued Edge of Darkness edition will gain temporary access to the exclusive PvE mode packaged with the controversial The Unheard Edition. Players have been up in arms since the reveal of the title's special The Unheard Edition, a bundled package with an extravagant $250 price tag. The backlash from the reveal swiftly took over discussions regarding Escape from Tarkov, with players accusing developer Battlestate Games of reneging on its promises.

Stellar Blade teased fans with new details for its planned New Game+ mode. Players will likely be pleased to know that developer Shift Up is already adding post-launch content for Stellar Blade, its highly anticipated sci-fi post-apocalyptic action game for the PlayStation 5. This includes a New Game+ mode, which will let players extend their playthrough with the promise of new content to unlock.

Outraged Elite Dangerous players accused studio Frontier Developments of adding pay-to-win items after it announced plans to sell its newest spaceships for premium currency. An upcoming patch for Elite Dangerous is expected to bring with it the first new ship type since the release of the Mamba and the Krait Phantom, which both hit the live servers back in December 2018. Unfortunately, many fans were displeased when developers revealed players would have to pay extra if they wanted to grab the latest ship at the earliest opportunity.

Sony announced the day one patch for Stellar Blade will remove an unintentional reference to a racist slur. While initial reviews for Stellar Blade lauded Shift Up's action-adventure game, one particular image taken from a review copy highlighted a likely accidental but problematic graphic in the game.

The recent review statistic for Tekken 8's Steam page has dropped to «Mostly Negative» following weeks of controversy. The changes introduced to the game's monetization system caused a widespread outcry from the community, contrasting with the warm reception delivered by fans at the time of the game's release back in January. Now, three months after its debut, public sentiment towards Tekken 8 has hit another major snag.

Beloved Shin Megami Tensei character and monster designer Kazuma Kaneko announced he was parting with Atlus after 35 years as the developer's prominent «Demon Artist.» Kaneko has been with Atlus since 1988 and is renowned for his illustrations of mythical creatures originating from cultures all over the world. Recently, the Shin Megami Tensei artist announced he was leaving Atlus.

Elden Ring players are debating which faction they would join if the Dark Souls Covenant system was brought into The Lands Between. Covenants have been a staple in the Dark Souls series since the franchise made its debut in 2011, with the system even making an appearance in the PlayStation-exclusive Bloodborne. However, Covenants were notably absent from Elden Ring, and more than a few longtime fans of developer FromSoftware have since expressed their desire to see the feature return in a future update or sequel.

A Helldivers 2 player discovered the model for Eagle-1 came with its own hitboxes after a comedic midair collision. Since the game's release, there's been no shortage of videos showcasing the many ways Helldivers 2 players can expire in the line of duty, but one unfortunate soldier met a particularly gruesome end when they were launched into the air and subsequently hit by the series' iconic Eagle Fighter.

Helldivers 2 developers confirmed the multi-planet liberation system was not yet implemented in the live servers. Since release, players have attempted to maximize their strength by diverting manpower to the objectives that provided the most gains for the Galactic War effort. In response to the Helldivers 2 fan base's tactical brainstorming, Arrowhead Game Studios revealed it intended to add a way for the community to secure multiple planets simultaneously.

Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt believes his team needs to focus on both developing new content and fixing bugs to stay relevant in the video game market. Since the release of Arrowhead Game Studios' 3rd person cooperative shooter, passionate fans have debated the benefits of letting the developers focus on ironing out some of the kinks in Helldivers 2's code against the production of new content. In response, Pilestedt provided an insider's perspective into the title's development, with the Arrowhead CEO stating that things were a bit more complicated.

The introduction of the first female Adeptus Custodes to the Warhammer 40K canon caused a heated debate to break out among fandom members. The elite faction of gene-edited soldiers has primarily been regarded as an all-male force in previous tidbits of lore, but a recently revamped codex has since confirmed the existence of female custodes. While this wasn't the first time Warhammer 40K developer Games Workshop retconned the franchise's canon, this specific change was not entirely welcomed by all members of the community.

Ghost of Tsushima announced the inclusion of a new PlayStation overlay feature for its upcoming PC port. Fans have asked for a way to link their platforms ever since Sony confirmed Sucker Punch's critically acclaimed action-adventure title was gearing up for a PC release. Thankfully for these longtime players, the developers of Ghost of Tsushima have heard their voices.

A spokesperson for Ubisoft addressed concerns over Star Wars Outlaws' controversial Jabba the Hutt DLC mission. Fans of a galaxy far, far away have rallied against the publisher for the price point of its Star Wars Outlaws special edition packages, which come with price tags ranging from $109.99 to $129.99. The community was particularly displeased with the reveal of an exclusive DLC mission for Jabba the Hutt, which will only be playable for users who purchased one of the special bundles or the season pass.

A job listing from EA hinted that Motive Studio's upcoming Iron Man video game will feature an open world. News regarding the ongoing development of the title has been sparse since it was first announced in 2022, with concerns over the project's status rising after EA announced another wave of layoffs last February. Thankfully, a new ad was posted to EA's official online job board, which gave fans hope that the studio hasn't given up on the Iron Man adaptation.

Spoilers ahead for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Genshin Impact shared a new trailer unveiling the April 24 release date of its version 4.6, «Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades.» Studio developer HoYoverse continues to expand upon the world of Teyvat with a new area, banner, and event to keep players on their toes. Most notably, a highly anticipated character, Arlecchino, is set to launch with a new banner for Genshin Impact 4.6's first phase.

Elden Ring players are defeating some of the game's largest and toughest bosses with a unique bubble build. Since it was released in 2022, FromSoftware's open-world action RPG has seen the popularization of a variety of broken strategies that arguably messed with the overall balance of the game, and even now, new approaches to Elden Ring's many challenging boss fights are still emerging.

Bethesda director Todd Howard explained his vision for an Elder Scrolls adaptation during the red-carpet premiere of the Fallout TV series. Longtime fans of The Elder Scrolls have advocated for a live-action adaptation of the high fantasy action RPG series for years, but while many studios have expressed their interest in the chance to bring the land of Tamriel to film or television, the franchise has yet to branch out to either medium to this day.

A Duolingo user discovered a hidden reference to the massively popular Witcher series while using the language-learning app. Since its first story in 1986, The Witcher has garnered international acclaim from its legions of fans scattered all over the globe, with comics, video games, and a live-action TV series providing several portals into author Andrzej Sapkowski's fantastical world of magic and monsters.

The cover art for Massive Entertainment's Star Wars Outlaws confirmed players with a physical disk will still need an internet connection to play the game. Star Wars Outlaws recently unveiled a new story trailer, which featured a sneak peek into Ubisoft's upcoming open-world adventure in a galaxy far, far away. However, some fans were displeased when images of the game's PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X box art confirmed its installation isn't as simple as slotting in a disk.

Gearbox Publishing announced it is rebranding to Arc Games in the wake of its separation from parent company Gearbox Entertainment. Following Take-Two Interactive's purchase of the publisher's parent company and associated IPs, fans wondered how Gearbox Publishing might continue after it was left out of the sale by Embracer Group.

League of Legends developers announced plans to add another PVE game mode. The upcoming mid-year event for League of Legends promises to provide plenty of new content for Riot Games' popular online multiplayer online battle arena, with new events, balance changes, and a visual update for Lee Sin.

A devoted fan's reimagined Elden Ring with a detailed pixel animation. FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world action RPG has retained a sizable fanbase since its 2022 debut, and with the looming release of the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, many artists are finding new inspiration in Elden Ring's expansive world once again.

The Season 2 finale for Invincible included a subtle Fortnite reference during the titular hero's climactic showdown with Angstrom Levy. The last episode of Invincible's latest season featured Easter eggs alluding to a variety of popular franchises, with one scene even providing a plausible canon explanation as to how Mark Grayson made an appearance in Epic Games' massively popular battle royale.

Helldivers 2's anti-cheat software accidentally added another barrier to entry for disabled gamers. Some individuals with disabilities use special tools or programs to improve their gaming experience. However, as anti-cheat software evolves and tightens restrictions on third-party systems, some gamers with disabilities may find it difficult to enjoy certain games. Such is the case with Helldivers 2.

A group of Helldivers 2 players threatened to teamkill anyone who donned a cape commemorating the liberation of Malevelon Creek. The planet, which garnered a notorious reputation in the early weeks following Helldivers 2's release for its dense forests and armies of invading robotic soldiers, was reconquered after it was initially lost to the Automatons in February.

A devoted fan gave several beloved characters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet a 90s retro-style anime makeover. Pokemon has garnered no shortage of talented followers throughout the years, and this particular piece is a glimpse into how Pokemon Scarlet and Violet might have appeared when the franchise was still in its infancy.