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Shack Chat: How do you handle video game leaks?

It's that time again, time for the Shack Staff to all gather around and share our opinions on another topic. We know that you're dying to hear what we think, so let's dive right into this week's question without wasting any time. There's tons of games to enjoy right now and plenty of quarantine time to enjoy them in. We hope you're still staying home to protect yourself and others.  Question: How do you handle video game leaks? I don’t want to spoil it for other people - Asif Khan,

Watch the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla world premiere livestream here

Get your wagons of hay ready because the Assassin's Creed Valhalla world premiere livestream is happening and you can watch it right here. The next Assassin’s Creed game has finally been announced. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla looks to take players on a journey through Norse mythology as a powerful Viking assassin. Ubisoft is set to unveil more of this next entry in the main series with a special livestream, and you catch watch it all unfold right here on Shacknews. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla livestream The Assassin’s Creed Valhalla world premiere is

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare version 1.20 patch notes drastically changes bounties

Call of Duty version 1.20 has dropped and Warzone's bounties are taking a massive change in how they're handled. Check out the full patch notes here. Activision and Infinity Ward have released version 1.20 for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone and with it comes a host of new changes and updates to the game. Want to see what’s in the patch notes? Be sure to check out the full list here. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare version 1.20 patch notes Tonight's update will begin rolling out across all

Pokemon Go Battle League Season 2 Changes, Schedule, And New Rewards

Season 1 of Pokemon Go's Go Battle League is coming to an end this week, and developer Niantic has shared the first details on what's next for the online PvP mode. Season 2 kicks off this Friday, May 1, at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET, and it features some new rewards and other changes.As before, the Go Battle League's format will rotate every few weeks. From May 1-25, battles will be contested under Great League rules; the format will then shift to the Ultra League from May 25-June

The Modern Warfare/Warzone April 28 Update Is Out Now, See The Patch Notes

The long-awaited April 28 update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Warzone has arrived, and it introduces some notable changes across the standard multiplayer and the battle royale game.The update is a big one, as it clocks in at 13 GB on Xbox One and 10 GB on PS4. The file size of the PC edition depends on other factors. You can start download it right now.While you wait, you can check out the full patch notes posted below.One of the biggest new additions for Warzone is a new item called

Overwatch League MVP Sinatraa reportedly retiring to play pro Valorant

Reigning Overwatch League MVP Jay 'Sinatraa' Won is sending shockwaves across esports, as he reportedly plans to retire from the league and shift to professional Valorant. There have been frequent comparisons between Valorant, Riot Games' new team-based shooter, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. After all, the two share some significant commonalities. There have also been a few comparisons between Valorant and Overwatch, Blizzard's team-based shooter, the latter of which has a massive esports league. And that esports league is about to lose its best player to Riot's new hotness, because it

Halo: Reach ranks – Master Chief Collection

    Every rank in Halo: Reach on PC and Xbox One in the Master Chief Collection. Halo: Reach has finally arrived in the Master Chief Collection (MCC) and it has a new set of ranks. What this means is that the ranks from Halo: Reach on Xbox 360 are now obsolete. It's time to start tracking your progress based on brand new information, which can be found in a handy table below! It's also worth noting that this is actually the Season 1 ranks for the entire MCC, including

Own a Rare Piece of Night City with New Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Bundle

SummaryThe new Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle, the final Xbox One X limited edition console to ever be released, will be coming June 2020.The new Xbox Wireless Controller – Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is available today for $74.99 USD at select retailers.Other Cyberpunk 2077 gaming accessories are available today for either purchase or pre-order. Fusing deep, multi-faceted role-playing features with riveting action gameplay, Cyberpunk 2077 is a futuristic action adventure from CD Projekt Red, the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. While we wait in anticipation for

Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle, Controller And Accessories Coming to Xbox

Fusing deep, multi-faceted role-playing features with riveting action gameplay, Cyberpunk 2077 is a futuristic action adventure from CD Projekt Red, the creators of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. While we wait in anticipation for the game’s release in September, today we’re pleased to announce a suite of custom Cyberpunk 2077 hardware, including the Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle which will be coming June 2020 and the Xbox Wireless Controller – Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition, which is available today for $74.99 USD at select retailers including Microsoft Store, near you and online. Featuring a cybernetic design, glowing elements, bright panels and color shift

Counter Strike: Global Offensive Patch Notes: Update Nerfs SG553

Valve has rolled out a new update in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, rebalancing and changing several weapons and making tweaks to the game's maps. Though no individual CS:GO change is likely to massively disrupt the formula, the weapon adjustments could shift competitive play.Assault rifles got the bulk of adjustments in the April 10 patch. The SG553 had its rate of fire and accuracy reduced, and the AUG's accuracy was also adjusted to make it more effective while un-scoped and slightly less effective while scoped. The M4A1-S, meanwhile, had its price reduced