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Respawn Entertainment Left Ash’s Pet Rat Unnamed On Purpose

Apex LegendsThe rat in question. / Photo courtesy of Respawn Entertainment/EAApex Legends' next playable character, Ash, is a deadly and frightening simulacrum not so different from the already released Revenant, but Respawn Entertainment wanted to give the new character a little more humanity. To do so, they gave her a pet rat — but opted not to name it.All the cute sidekicks Respawn has previously added to the game have had names, but Moy Parra, lead animator on Apex Legends, explained the team's consistency of approach meant it made more

N’Golo Kante FIFA 22: How to Complete the Flashback SBC

FIFABy Max Mallow | 1:13 PM EDTPhoto by FUTWIZN'Golo Kante FIFA 22 Flashback SBC went live Oct. 28 after numerous leaks made the rounds on social media.Some new fans might be confused at why Kante's Flashback SBC is lower rated than his gold card. That's because this is a Flashback Era SBC. EA Sports introduced this special Flashback type last year celebrating notable players and flashing back to a previous time in their careers. One of the most popular cards released last year was Flashback Cristiano Ronaldo giving players a

New Dr. Dre Music Tied to Upcoming Grand Theft Auto Game, Per Snoop Dogg

Top GamesSnoop Dogg says Dr. Dre is working on new music for an upcoming Grand Theft Auto game. / Kevin Winter/GettyImagesLegendary rapper and producer Dr. Dre is working on new music for an upcoming Grand Theft Auto game, according to longtime friend and fellow rap legend Snoop Dogg.Speaking to Rolling Stone, Snoop was asked whether Dr. Dre had plans to release new music in the near future.According to Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre is working on new songs for the next Grand Theft Auto“Some of his music is connected to the

Activision CEO to Take Pay Cut, Waive Arbitration in Harassment Claims

Top GamesBobby Kotick, left, has asked Activision Blizzard's board of directors to significantly reduce his salary temporarily. / Kevin Dietsch/GettyImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has announced he will take a steep pay cut and waive forced arbitration on sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or related retaliation.Kotick has been the company's steward since 2008. A pair of court cases and investigations, led by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, have accused Activision Blizzard of a culture rife with sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Activision

Death’s Door PS4, PS5, and Switch Release Date Announced

Top GamesImage courtesy of Acid NerveA release date for Death's Door on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch has been announced. As part of Sony's State of Play event yesterday, a release date for Death's Door was announced for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The release date will also be the same for Nintendo Switch. The 3D action-adventure game will be releasing on these platforms on Nov. 23, 2021.Developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital, Death's Door originally launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows

How to Unlock Stadium Doors in Warzone: Keycards and Codes Revealed

Call of DutyImage courtesy of ActivisionHere's how to unlock the remaining Stadium doors in Warzone, and where to find the necessary keycards.After a few doors were unlocked, players have finally had a chance to have a look inside the Stadium in Warzone. While this certainly satisfied a degree of curiosity, a number of doors remained locked, requiring a code in order to be opened. The codes can be found by collecting three keycards, ad using them to unlock their designed door. Each door that players open gets them one step

Star Ocean: The Divine Force Announced, Coming 2022

Top GamesImage courtesy of Square EnixStar Ocean: The Divine Force has been announced for consoles and PC, as part of yesterday's State of Play. The next installment in Square Enix's popular RPG franchise has been announced. Star Ocean: The Divine Force is the first major entry into the franchise since 2016's Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, making it the sixth main installment overall. Developed by Square Enix and tri-Ace, the game is set to be a blend of sci-fi and fantasy, with a rich story that changes based on player

Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax Free Update Announced

Top GamesLook out for the supersized Bugsnax on The Isle of Bigsnax / Image courtesy of Young HorsesBugsnax is getting a free update called The Isle of Bigsnax. Here's what you need to know.Bugsnax, a game which launched alongside the PlayStation 5, is a first person adventure game where players explore the mysterious Snaktooth Island on the hunt for the titular Bugsnax. The collected Bugsnax then get fed to the Grumpuses, which then take on the properties of whatever Bugsnax they eat. The game has a very cutesy style, and

How Many Minigames are in Mario Party Superstars?

Top GamesImage courtesy of NintendoMario Party Superstars is set to have a huge amount of minigames, but just how many will there be?The latest installment to the Mario Party franchise, Mario Party Superstars, is set to launch tomorrow on Nintendo Switch. This is the next entry following 2018's Super Mario Party, which featured 80 minigames across all of its game modes. Mario Party Superstars will be taking some classic Mario Party boards and minigames and bringing them up to speed with modern consoles. Unlike the previous entry, Mario Party Superstars

Can You Play Mario Party Superstars on the Switch Lite?

Top GamesImage courtesy of NintendoSwitch Lite owners might be wondering if they can play Mario Party Superstars? Here's what you need to know. The latest installment to the Mario Party franchise, Mario Party Superstars, launches tomorrow for the Nintendo Switch. This lively party game features a few throwbacks to the classic Nintendo 64 Mario Party, updated and improved for the modern console. With five classic boards and 100 minigames to jump into, this new entry appears to be packed full of content.A worry for some, though, is the game's playability