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Rocket League Servers Down Right Now

If you're unable to play Rocket League right now, it's not just you--servers are down due an issue of some sort. There's no word on when they'll return.Psyonix confirmed the issues on Twitter, initially reporting that servers access was unavailable and that it was investigating. Subsequently, it stated, "We have temporarily put Rocket League into maintenance mode while we work on a solution. We'll update when server access is restored."The issues appear to be impacting all platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. While player data is not

Fortnite Schedules Downtime For v12.21 Update

Scheduled maintenance will result in Fortnite downtime, barely a week after the v12.20 update dropped. The downtime will begin at 2 AM ET, and while no end time has been announced it will likely only take a couple of hours if previous updates are anything to go by.While patch notes haven’t been released for the v12.21 update, it’s most likely to be fixing performance issues related to new features added in v12.20--particularly the Choppa. The update may also look at the FPS issues that have been on Epic’s radar since

Call Of Duty Warzone Review – Cash Rules Everything Around Me

The latest Call of Duty from Infinity Ward shipped without an answer to Black Ops 4’s Blackout, but it has since been supplemented by Warzone--a completely standalone battle royale built off of the backbone of Modern Warfare. Not only is it a smarter way to ensure it's not tied to each annual release in the series, but Warzone gives the series its own identity within the competitive genre.It might not be apparent at first, though, especially when you take into consideration how much Warzone borrows from other popular battle royale

Call Of Duty: Warzone Video Review

The latest Call of Duty from Infinity Ward shipped without an answer to Black Ops 4’s Blackout, but it has since been supplemented by Warzone--a completely standalone battle royale built off of the backbone of Modern Warfare. Not only is it a smarter way to ensure it's not tied to each annual release in the series, but Warzone gives the series its own identity within the competitive genre.It might not be apparent at first, though, especially when you take into consideration how much Warzone borrows from other popular battle royale

FIFA 20 Team Of The Week Altered Because Of Coronavirus

The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in the cancellation of soccer play around much of the world, and this has also affected FIFA 20. The Team of the Week feature for FIFA Ultimate Team has been temporarily replaced by Team of the Week Moments to keep players invested during the downtime.Team of the Week Moments takes historical results from past FIFA Ultimate Team titles, but players' statistics and teams will still be based on their current upgrade path. The squads themselves will be reflections of Team of the Week squads

Avatar Sequels Shut Down Production Due To Virus Outbreak

James Cameron's long-awaited Avatar sequels have become the latest big Hollywood productions to shut down amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Producer Jon Landau confirmed the production delay to The New Zealand Herald. Filming was taking place in and around Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand.Landau said he doesn't know for sure when production will resume. "I think that's an honest truth," he said. "We're in the midst of a global crisis and this is not about the film industry. I think everybody needs to do now whatever we can

Xbox Live Is Down Right Now For Some

Xbox Live is down again. Microsoft confirmed that the online network is experiencing issues for the second time in less than a week. The issues are pretty serious, as some people are unable to log into Xbox Live or, if they can connect, they're struggling to find matches.As always, your mileage may vary. For some, Xbox Live remains online and available with no interruptions. Xbox Live is a global network that relies on server infrastructure that exists around the world and depends on a number of different factors for smooth

The Best Games To Play While Stuck At Home

Pokemon Sword / Shield -- Kevin Knezevic, Associate EditorThe Switch has no shortage of great titles to engross yourself in when cooped up at home, but Pokemon Sword and Shield are among the best. What makes Pokemon games--and Sword and Shield in particular--such compelling timesinks is the depth hidden beneath their surface. Even if you've already conquered the Pokemon League and cleared the main storyline, there are still a variety of different activities to do. You can take on an endless procession of AI opponents in the Battle Tower, scour