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Bungie to vault Tangled Shore and Forsaken campaign when Witch Queen releases, spares Dreaming City

Bungie will vault Destiny 2’s Tangled Shore and the Forsaken campaign when Witch Queen is released on Feb. 22, 2022, according to a recent blog post. The Dreaming City will escape the ax, at least for the time being, keeping both the Last Wish raid and the Shattered Throne dungeon in the game. The release of Witch Queen will send the Forsaken campaign and the Tangled Shore to the Destiny Content Vault (DCV). Master Rahool will take over Spider’s duties of selling goods and destination materials, while Warden of Nothing

US Continues to See Growth in Time and Money Spent on Video Games,…

We had a number of lapsed gamers in the 45-64 age group re-enter the market last year, not only for entertainment, but to stay connected with family and friends. And these gamers have continued to play more than other age groups. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) October 07, 2021 According to ‘2021 Evolution of Entertainment’ report from The NPD Group, this year, the amount of money spent in the U.S. on video games has increased 35% over the past six months*; and while overall participation in video gaming remains high, it

New World Update 1.0.1 implements new AFK prevention, confirmation screen on World Queue, and bug fixes

A week after its launch, New World has received its first patch dubbed update 1.0.1. This update addresses some of the server issues plaguing the game, fixes a ton of bugs, and adds a handy feature to deter players from accidentally dropping out of the queue. The patch notes were shared on the official New World website as part of a post thanking players for their support since the game’s launch late last month. Some of the biggest changes include an upgrade to the AFK prevention system that will ensure

Best screen protectors for iPhone 13

Apple’s newly-released iPhone 13 range has one of the toughest screens of any phone on the market. It uses Corning’s Ceramic Shield material and is stronger than the company’s famed Gorilla Glass. While the screen is sturdy and somewhat resistant to scratches, it can easily crack if the iPhone 13 drops. Screen protectors can protect the iPhone from damage and save users from high repair costs. They are also inexpensive, especially when compared to the price of the iPhone. Many screen protectors are made from tempered glass, while others are a

San Francisco Shock tank Smurf announces 2022 free agency

Even two-time championship teams aren’t immune from the effects of free agency during the Overwatch League offseason.   San Francisco Shock main tank Yoo “Smurf” Myeong-hwan has announced his entry into free agency heading into the 2022 season. He clarified by saying he’s still under contract with the Shock, at least for the time being, but is allowed to “look for other options.”  Smurf has been a core part of the Shock roster since late 2018 and was a critical part of both of the team’s Overwatch League championship wins in

New World prevents creation of new characters on full servers

A new feature that prevents New World players from creating characters on full servers is being implemented in the game, according to an official tweet. “Whenever a server is full, the server will be greyed out with the messaging ‘Character Creation temporarily disabled on this server to prevent overpopulation,” the announcement says. At the time of the tweet, 28 servers were already classified as full.  Players who already have characters in full servers don’t need to worry. The feature “does not affect any characters already created on the server and

What is the ideal CPU temperature range?

The central processing unit (CPU) in a PC needs to run at an optimal temperature to perform at its best. Most CPUs operate at a relatively low temperature when they are under a light load, and the temperature increases as certain tasks demand more processing power. If the temperature gets too high, it can lead to performance issues or damaged components. Modern CPUs have built-in thermal protection and can throttle performance if the CPU gets too hot. Sometimes a hot CPU can also cause the PC to shut down. Persistent

Visitors from Verdansk: How Apex gained viewers and players as Warzone struggled

Apex Legends lived in the shadow of Call of Duty: Warzone for more than a year. Immediately upon Warzone’s release in March 2020, it was four times more popular than Apex among Twitch viewers, and for the next year and beyond, Warzone continued to enjoy viewership numbers Apex simply couldn’t reach. At the time, Apex was in a bit of a shambles. The coronavirus pandemic arrived just in time to squash the first LAN tournament of the game’s official pro circuit, the ALGS. The lure of Riot’s esports-ready VALORANT and

The top 10 players at Worlds 2021

Each year, hundreds of professional League of Legends players compete in a dozen leagues across the world. And since the game’s professional scene is splintered into these regional leagues, it makes it difficult for the best players from their respective regions to compete with each other on a consistent basis.  At the World Championship, though, the strongest players from each corner of the globe congregate, treating fans to memorable moments and “instant classic” games. Perhaps it’s the rarity of matches played between some of League’s biggest stars that makes Worlds

Blizzard seemingly removes a reference to Jeff Kaplan in Overwatch 2

Fans on Reddit have noticed that a reference to former Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan has been removed from the upcoming sequel’s New York City map. Players spotted that the Sept. 25 Bastion Rework announcement video for Overwatch 2 shows the pizza shop formerly called Jeph’s Corner Pizza is just Corner Pizza. Fans can see the change for themselves around the 1-minute mark in Bastion’s announcement video, which shows the hero’s new ultimate and the pizza shop in the background. The nod to Kaplan doesn’t seem to be on the