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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

Age of Empires 4 Playable Civilizations: Full List at Launch

Top GamesWe've compiled a full list and brief explanations into each of the eight civilizations that will be available in Age of Empires 4 when it launches. / Relic EntertainmentWe've compiled a full list and brief explanations into each of the eight civilizations that will be available in Age of Empires 4 when it launches.Age of Empires is one of the oldest civilization warfare franchises on the market. The franchise has been on a bit of a re-release kick recently with its most recent launches reimagining its classic titles Age

Xbox Game Studios Reportedly Developing Cloud-Based MMO

Top GamesXbox Game Studios may be working on gaming's first cloud-native MMO. / Photo courtesy of XboxXbox Game Studios and Finnish studio Mainframe are working on a cloud-based MMO that players will be able to play on almost any device, according to a pair of insiders.Windows Central reporter Jez Corden kicked off rumors about the project when he mentioned it on a recent episode of The Xbox Two podcast."I do know that Microsoft's working with a studio in Finland, or at least I've heard they're working with a studio in

First Glimpse of the New Apex Legends Map

Apex LegendsThe Tropical Island map in Apex Legends / Credit to Respawn/EAThe Apex Legends: Escape launch trailer has just been released, giving players their first good look at the new Tropical Island map and some of the new content coming with it. The TerrainIn the trailer, the new map features white-sanded beaches with bright blue water surrounding dense forests that have a darker, more ominous tone. Some other interesting settings shown in the trailer are a massive crashed ship that has been infested with huge spiders and some steep cliffs

Here are the patch notes for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s Oct. 18 update

The developers behind Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl have officially released a new balance patch for the game on Steam.  Unlike the previous patch, which was mainly focused on removing broken mechanics and improving general gameplay, this is a more traditional set of patch notes. Dash dancing was added into the game, along with working to better balance 12 different fighters.  Michelangelo and Patrick are among those fighters that have received sizable changes, with Mikey being nerfed so his neutral air isn’t “dumb” anymore and Patrick getting super armor on his command

How to unlock the Challenge Log in Final Fantasy XIV

The Challenge Log is one of the core features of Final Fantasy XIV, but it doesn’t unlock right away. When you first start playing the game, you won’t have access to the Challenge Log, and it’ll stay that way until you hit level 15. While similar mechanics are unlocked through levels in other games, you’ll need to complete a few extra steps in Final Fantasy XIV. The Challenge Log is locked behind a quest called Rising to the Challenge. Before you go and find the quest giver, I’tolwann, who is located in the

What is the Faction Reputation cap in New World?

Factions are one of the key mechanics in New World that influences how PvP factions within the game. A new player will select one of the three factions that are in the game: Syndicate, Marauders, or Covenant. No matter which option you pick, your choice will dictate your allies during global PvP and other late-game PvP modes. Furthermore, being a part of a faction provides players a way to purchase some weapons and armor that are usually quite powerful early in the game. As you progress through the ranks in

Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies reveal showcases Der Anfang, the latest dark and occult Zombies experience

The Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies reveal today gave fans their first look at the upcoming mode shrouded in the occult and dark magic as players fight across iconic World War II locations. Black Ops Cold War was the first chapter in the Dark Aether storyline and Vanguard introduces a terrifying new chapter. Players will dive into Der Anfang, the new Zombies map set in a war-torn Stalingrad while our heroes battle waves of the undead and the new villain, Oberführer Wolfram Von List. Von List was in command of

Niantic is testing Powered Up PokéStops, more new features for Pokémon Go

Niantic does a lot of testing to ensure that new mechanics added to Pokémon Go operate as intended and can be improved with actual player feedback. And in a new rollout to limited markets, several features previously discovered in datamines of the game are finally making an appearance.  The main feature Pokémon Go fans will care about is the ability to “power up” a PokéStop or Gym. This will let players use a scanner feature in the app to scan PokéStop or Gym to boost the location for a set

Everything new coming in Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker

The most exciting time of the year is coming soon for Final Fantasy XIV fans, as the upcoming expansion Endwalker‘s release is just around the corner. Set to release on Nov.23, and on Nov.19 for players who preordered it, it will add much new content and change numerous mechanics to keep the game fresh. On top of the content released at the launch date, regular updates will bring more new features to enjoy for the year to come and new chapters to conclude the story that started in 2013. Here