Gaming

Payday 3 may require an always-online internet connection, even for single-player, according to a developer. Speaking during a livestream, global brand director Almir Listo suggested both multiplayer and single-player need you to be online in order to play. “You will be able to play by yourself, but I do believe you will have to have a connection in order to …

After ranking all of the Mario games, Final Fantasy games, and The Legend of Zelda games on Switch, it’s time to tackle another big franchise with a bunch of games on Switch. Pokemon, I choose you! Yes, let’s look at the games from everyone’s favorite decades-long fad to see how they all stack up. Note that I am not counting …

It’s a wild time in the world of social media, right? As Twitter runs head-first into a gaggle of technical and policy issues, a new wave of potential users are spreading out and planting roots elsewhere. Some of these newer platforms are niche spaces, whereas others are championed by some of the biggest names – both individual and corporate – …

After a decade-long absence, Nintendo’s cult-fave real-time strategy series Pikmin is back with a fourth entry. Hitting the Nintendo Switch on July 21, reviews of Pikmin 4 have started popping up—and they’re mostly glowing, with the game currently holding a score of 87 on aggregators Metacritic and Open Critic thanks in part to the bipedal doggo companion Oatchi. So, like …

Call of Duty has around 90 million monthly players, with half of all Call of Duty engagement on mobile, Activision Blizzard has revealed. Confirmation comes as Microsoft’s long-running pursuit of Activision Blizzard nears its conclusion. Today, Microsoft and Activision Blizzard officially postponed their merger deadline to allow more time for the $69 billion deal to gain approval from the UK’s …

A highly anticipated live-action movie based on the iconic Mattel toys, Masters of the Universe, has been officially shelved by Netflix, according to Variety. The project had reportedly already incurred substantial development costs, with an estimated amount exceeding $30 million. Talent retention expenses, including lead actor Kyle Allen and directors Adam and Aaron Nee, had contributed to the considerable investment. …

The Borderlands franchise could be made available in a compilation set soon if a rating posted by the Film and Publication Board of South Africa is any indication. Dug up by Gematsu, the product in question was filed with the South African board in April and just recently made public. The rating in question is for something called The Borderlands …

Diablo is about to enter a new era with Season of the Malignant when it launches on July 20. It’s the series’ first stab at a seasonal model and will feature a battle pass and some new challenges, along with story content. But if you haven’t played Diablo IV in a little while, you might find a nice surprise once …

Activision Blizzard has revealed that Overwatch League teams will vote to decide the fate of the league at the end of this season, while lay-offs signal a dark future for the company’s esports plans. Revealed in its second quarter 2023 financial results, Activision Blizzard announced it’s offering Overwatch League teams like the San Francisco Shock and London Spitfire a $6 …

After unlocking Vanellope by following her initial questline in Disney Dreamlight Valley, you’ll be able to begin leveling up her friendship. At friendship level 4, she’ll offer you a quest called “Ready Player Fun,” which tasks you with quite a task list to accomplish. Soon after, you’ll engage in some hide-and-seek. If you’d like to know how to find Vanellope …