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  • EA announces a Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta that will take place this fall. The Star Wars Battlefront 2 multiplayer beta will take place this fall on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. It will also allow EA and the Star Wars Battlefront 2 development team to make any changes to multiplayer before the floodgates open. Fans have already asked for Star Wars Battlefront 2 to have better anti-cheat, citing huge problems with cheaters in the first game. Star Wars Battlefront 2 is slated to release on N
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 Multiplayer Beta, Pre-Order Bonuses Announced

  • Despite the studio’s best efforts, ever since Overwatch launched just over a year ago one problem has remained consistent through season after season: bad sports who leave competitive play matches when they’re losing. Unquestionably, it’s a selfish move that can completely ruin the experience for their teammates. Using this data, the system could then issue a permanent ban to prevent repeat offenders from ever joining in competitive play match in the future, provided that the offenders reach a c
    Overwatch Competitive Mode Could Permaban Players for Leaving

  • Considering the rather large posters in downtown Los Angeles promoting Star Wars Battlefront 2, it stands to reason that DICE and Electronic Arts are planning on giving the forthcoming science fiction shooter ample space during E3 2017 to strut its stuff. Tune in tomorrow to see the full new trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II. pic.twitter.com/o6AJZkv6HQ — PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 9, 2017Of course, Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be represented at E3 2017 in a much bigger way beyond just a
    Star Wars Battlefront 2 Teases Full Trailer for E3 2017

  • Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan vows to improve the Mystery Heroes arcade mode. Mystery Heroes is one of the most popular modes in the multiplayer shooter, but players have plenty of complaints about it. Overwatch‘s Mystery Heroes is a weird and wonderful game mode which randomly assigns a playable character to the player. As Blizzard gathers up responses from disgruntled players and satisfied fans, the developer will have a big decision to make. The developer has suggested that it could twe
    Overwatch Will Improve Mystery Heroes Arcade Mode Soon

  • Now, there’s evidence that Apple has banned the amphibian outright, as the company has rejected an app called Pepe Scream. Pepe Scream is an unusual take on the Flappy Bird formula. However, the actual gameplay contained within Pepe Scream doesn’t seem to have factored into the app’s rejection. It seems that Apple considers Pepe the Frog to be a breach of its App Store guidelines, having stated to developer Spirit Realm Games that the inclusion of the character amounted to “objectionable content
    Apple App Store Bans Pepe the Frog Meme

  • Red Dead Redemption 2 may have been delayed to 2018, but will Rockstar Games bring its upcoming cowboy adventure to E3 2017? When Red Dead Redemption 2 was delayed, fans were heartbroken. Should Red Dead Redemption 2 defy all odds, then it will do so during the Sony E3 2017 press conference, if anywhere. This is where the current-generation console version of Grand Theft Auto 5 was announced all the way back in 2014 and since Red Dead Redemption 2 will bring some content to PS4 before it comes t
    Will Red Dead Redemption 2 Make an Appearance at E3 2017?

  • Today, Bandai Namco Entertainment accidentally announced the forthcoming release of a new fighting game called Dragon Ball Fighters, which is to be developed by Arc System Works – that is, the studio behind the generally well-received brawler Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-. Fans can get an idea of the art style for the forthcoming title in the screenshots below that were taken from the press release. Dragon Ball Fighters uses a three-versus-three team battle system that lets players determine the c
    Dragon Ball Fighting Game Coming from Guilty Gear Studio

  • As the company has done the past couple years, one of its major titles, Far Cry 5, was announced by a full trailer early so titles like the heavily rumored Assassin’s Creed Origins can be the big surprises. While fans may not recognize Holmes’ name, his work as writer (with Ken Levine) on BioShock Infinite is sure to generate some additional interest in Far Cry 5. Excited to talk more about what’s in store for Far Cry @ #UbiE3! While the previous games in the long running Far Cry series have tak
    BioShock Infinite Scribe Writing Far Cry 5 for Ubisoft

  • Niantic answers the frequently asked question from players who want to know if Pokemon GO shadowbans, which prevent them from seeing rare Pokemon, may be rolled back. Many Pokemon GO players who have been shadowbanned for their use of third-party apps are glad that there is some way back for them. Frustratingly for these players, Niantic didn’t provide an exact timeframe for how long the “temporary” ban could last but it’s still positive. It means that shadowbanned players who change their ways
    Pokemon GO Shadowbans Are Not Permanent for Certain Players

  • This week, both companies held an event to publicize Nintendo’s presence at Universal Studios Japan, which featured a live-action take on Super Mario Run. Super Mario Run is a fun time-waster, but it seems that it doesn’t translate particularly well to the real world. Mario doesn’t squash Goombas or grab coins, instead just jumping in the vicinity of them. Of course, there’s still plenty of reason for Nintendo fans to be excited about the prospect of new attractions at Universal Studios resorts.
    Nintendo’s Live Action Super Mario Run was an Epic Fail

  • Destiny fans are especially excited because they know that Bungie has some plans for Destiny 2 at the event. In the midst of all the Destiny 2 excitement it’s easy to forget about Destiny 1, which is in the midst of an Iron Banner week. It’s also easy to overlook Xur, who last weekend had a very poor showing in terms of exotic armor and weapons. Xur LocationThis weekend, Destiny players can find Xur in the Eastern wing of the Tower, next to the class vanguards. What Exotic Weapon Is Xur Selling?
    Destiny: Xur Location and Exotic List for June 9-11

  • From the initial release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, players have been asking for some major updates to the long-awaited sci-fi RPG. The news comes courtesy of Mass Effect: Andromeda producer Fernando Melo, who was asked on Twitter about whether the Asari would see some kind of change. After all, in spite of the variety of Asari faces in other Mass Effect games, most of those in Andromeda had curiously similar faces. Of course, it has recently been revealed that Mass Effect: Andromeda will never
    Mass Effect: Andromeda Unlikely to Fix Asari Faces

  • Those hoping to get a release date for this summer’s Destiny 2 Beta may just get their wish very soon. Activision and Bungie are promising to reveal more details about the beta for the popular sci-fi shooter at E3 2017 next week. In a press release from Activision, the company said to expect news about the Destiny 2 Open Beta at E3:[L]ook for announcements about the Destiny 2 Open Beta during E3. In addition to the Open Beta, fans can also get early access to the Beta by pre-ordering the game fr
    Destiny 2 Beta Date Announcement Slated for E3 2017

  • Warner Bros. Interactive reveals a new story trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War. While fans have already enjoyed lots gameplay in previous trailers in previous trailers for the game, this latest trailer is all about the game’s story. Warner Bros. also describes Shadow of War‘s story as “completely original” and says that the game will benefit from the new and improved Nemesis System. Unfortunately, eager fans will have to wait a little longer than expected until they get to play Shadow of W
    Middle-earth: Shadow of War Story Trailer Debuts

  • Today, the video game publisher Deep Silver officially revealed the addition of fan-favorite Saints Row character Johnny Gat as exclusive DLC for the forthcoming open world action title from Volition, Agents of Mayhem. For those keeping count, Johnny Gat is set to be the 13th Agent added to the game. Those who are looking to acquire Johnny Gat for Agents of Mayhem can do so by pre-ordering the title at GameStop, or through Steam on PC, prior to its launch. Not only will fans get to play as Johnn
    Agents of Mayhem Adds Saints Row’s Johnny Gat as DLC

  • Today, Square Enix unleashed upon a legion of eager Final Fantasy fans the latest look at Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age — a trailer that urges players to “enter an era of war, fight for freedom, and embark on adventure” amid the game’s rich narrative. Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, a high-definition re-release of the Japanese-only title Final Fantasy 12: International Zodiac System, centers around franchise favorite characters seen in the base game. This feature packs with it a ton of vari
    Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age Releases Story Trailer

  • Just recently, the video game publisher and developer Square Enix revealed that Final Fantasy 15‘s dragoon Aranea Highwind is set to receive her own figure from the Play Arts Kai toy line for the game. Those intrigued by the Final Fantasy 15 character’s forthcoming figure will be able to lay their money down for it soon, as pre-orders are set to begin on June 19, 2017, with pricing to yet to be determined. As previously mentioned, Play Arts Kai has already released a slew of different figures fo
    Final Fantasy 15’s Aranea Highwind Gets Play Arts Kai Figure

  • Epic Games, the developer behind titles like Unreal, Infinity Blade, Shadow Complex, and Gears of War, has dished up details on its newest release: Fortnite. In addition to confirming a concrete release date, Epic Games released a gameplay trailer for Fortnite, which features a cool-toned cyberpunk visual palette, hordes of massive monsters, and dangerous lightning storms. Fortnite will also be available in a boxed retail version for PS4 and Xbone One, thanks to Epic Games’ collaboration with Ge
    Epic Games’ Fortnite Releases Next Month on PC, PS4, Xbox One

  • The latest trailer for Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood takes players to the war-torn region of Ala Mhigo, where the Garlean Empire has a strong foothold. The Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood launch trailer begins with shots of the Garlean Empire’s occupying forces, as well as the expansion’s main antagonist, Zenos Yae Galvus. Stormblood is the second expansion for Final Fantasy 14, and it takes players to a region that has been discussed plenty within the game’s story, but never actually seen. Those sp
    Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood Launch Trailer Released

  • Pokemon GO developer Niantic reveals details about the game’s upcoming Fire and Ice-type event. Niantic also announces plans to celebrate the one year anniversary of Pokemon GO‘s release. Running from June 13 to June 20, the Pokemon GO Solstice Event will see Fire and Ice-type Pokemon pop up more frequently. It sounds as though Pokemon GO players can expect a fun-filled summer both in-game and outside of it too. It’s not just fans who will benefit from all of these summer events either, as Niant
    Pokemon GO Fire and Ice Event Detailed

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