Gamers hoping to see Gang Beasts fight its way to Xbox One, however, are in for a bad time: game studio Boneloaf has stated that Microsoft’s stringent parity clause is a major deterrent in bringing the title to the Xbox One. This isn’t the first time that Microsoft’s infamous parity clause has irked smaller developers, many of which have previously stated that indie developers simply couldn’t afford to sign on for it. The Xbox One parity clause guarantees the delivery of things like Xbox One exc

Activision is a publisher that exists as a polarizing presence within the video game industry. Expectations are certainly high for Destiny 2, which Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes can become the next World of Warcraft in terms of player engagement and longevity, while Call of Duty: WW2 seeks to return to the setting that saw the series’ earliest successes. Tangible data beyond the preorders also suggests that Activision will have much more success to come in 2017 as well. The Call of Duty: WW2 r

Treyarch officially announces the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombie Chronicles DLC. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombie Chronicles was announced today by Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 game director Jason Blundell in a video feature by YouTuber JCbackfire. The eight maps set to get a fresh lick of paint for current generation consoles include: Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt and Shi No Numa from Call of Duty: World at War, Kino Der Toten, Ascension, Shangri-la and Moon from Call of Duty: Black Ops and Origin

According to OverwatchOneYearLeak, Overwatch‘s three new maps will consist of one new escort map, a new 3v3 map, and then a third map built with the new game mode in mind. OverwatchOneYearLeak didn’t share details about the third map beyond that it will supposedly be built specifically for the new game mode. While this mode will start with one map, OverwatchOneYearLeak claims that older maps will be adapted to support it at some point as well. If anything, Overwatch having an event on its annive

Not to mention, the studio also touched on new content to come between now and then for the title’s summer update. “Set in the autumn after the Nivelle Offensive, Prise de Tahure sees French troops desperately holding on to re-captured heights in the Butte-de-Tahure region. Adaptability and tactics are the means to wear your adversary down.”Beyond the aforementioned materials, Battlefield 1 is set to receive its next monthly update sometime in May. Battlefield 1 is out now for PC, PlayStation 4,

An all new Tekken 7 gameplay trailer has been released showcasing a fight between franchise mainstay Lee and newcomer Kazumi. The trailer also provides a great opportunity to showcase the new Rage Art feature, unique finishing moves for each character. While Kazumi’s Rage art unfortunately whiffs, an emotional event familiar to all Street Fighter 5 players, Lee capitalizes on the opportunity and it turns out rather rosy. As previously mentioned, Kazumi’s Rage Art is unfortunately evaded by Lee i

Rovio, the well known mobile developer behind the incredibly successful Angry Birds series, has released its latest mobile gaming creation, Battle Bay. According to Rovio, Battle Bay will feature different styles of ships that will allow gamers to fit their play style. Battle Bay is available for both iOS and Android devices, and is so far tracking strong reviews in both the App Store and Play Store. Fans of the Angry Birds games should be aware that while Battle Bay doesn’t include any upset fo

Rockstar Games announced Red Dead Redemption 2 last year following years of anticipation. According to a local Montana news report, Rockstar Games is still conducting filming for Red Dead Redemption 2. So, it stands to reason that Red Dead Redemption 2 is indeed the game the producer is referring to. Fans are eager to find out more about the “epic” story promised by the developer, as well as Red Dead Redemption 2‘s online multiplayer. Red Dead Redemption 2 is scheduled to release in fall 2017 on

Halo: Combat Evolved‘s impact on modern gaming was massive, and that impact is being recognized now by the Video Game Hall of Fame according to the official Halo Twitter account. The Halo Twitter was quick to shout out Bungie – who no longer works on Halo titles, but developed Combat Evolved – and the series’ fans for making the induction possible:So awesome to have Halo: Combat Evolved added into the @museumofplay World Video Game HOF! Halo Wars: Definitive Edition got a standalone release on S

As it happens, a listing from a Portuguese gaming retailer known as Gaming Replay could have just leaked the release date for the title, as it recently changed the Santa Monica Studio project’s launch date to September 14, 2017 on its site. Of course, even if it does, God of War fans should definitely take this news as a huge rumor, seeing as how the Portuguese site could just be using it as a placeholder date for the title’s release. Not to mention, Santa Monica Studio creative director Cory Ba

The latest update to Pokemon GO adds the ability to redeem promo codes from within the app, rewarding trainers with various items. To redeem a promo code, players need to access Pokemon GO‘s main menu from the map view. Further down the line, it wouldn’t be too surprising to see the developer offer its marketing partners the opportunity to distribute promo codes for particular Pokemon. The ability to redeem promo codes is not available via the iOS app at present, although this may be a temporary

Call of Duty: WW2 is inspired by walking simulator games, reveals Sledgehammer Games. The developer recently detailed the ‘vision’ behind the World War 2 shooting game, detailing the lengths it had gone to to make the game historically accurate. Robbins also name checked Virginia as a game that he looked towards for “inspiration and for techniques.”Walking simulators are sometimes criticized for offering strong stories but lacklustre gameplay, but it seems that the Call of Duty: WW2 team is hopi

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold one million copies on the Nintendo Switch in three days, according to an analyst. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the Nintendo Switch version of the popular Wii U racing game, has sold one million copies according to Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad. The original version of Mario Kart 8 is the best-selling game on the Nintendo Wii U. And with Nintendo Switch sales at 2.4 million units (approximately), it also means that almost half of the owners of the new console also own a

Luckily for the company – and one extremely fortunate fan – the StarCraft Gold Master Source Code has been found in a “box of Blizzard stuff” one Reddit user bought on eBay. Blizzard eventually swapped a copy of Overwatch, $250 credit in the Blizzard store, an all-expenses paid trip to BlizzCon, and a night of drinks with some of the development team for the disc, leaving Reddit user Khemist49 happy and more than a little relieved. Now, Khemist49 will be treated to an incredible weekend at Blizz

Gamers that are up to date with the latest Call of Duty news have likely heard of the mysterious Call of Duty: Black Ops 3‘s Zombies Chronicles DLC, which was leaked earlier in the week. According to update files found by Reddit user LackingAGoodName, the Black Ops 3 Zombies Chronicles DLC looks to consist of remasters of older undead survival maps from Black Ops, Black Ops 2, and World at War. According to this new leak, the newest expansion to Black Ops 3 will include 8 classic maps, which hav

Now, gamers will have the chance to pick up a Midnight Form Lycanroc with ease, courtesy of a store giveaway. Nintendo has made Midnight Form Lycanroc available for the first time in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and to celebrate players of Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will be able to head down to their local retailer and collect one of their own. Pokemon fans will have a month to be able to go and claim this prize. Input the code, and then enter your game and go to the delivery man in a Pokemo

It won’t be long before gamers are running through the nostalgia-inducing jungles of Crash Bandicoot once more, courtesy of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Not content with simply platforming through the stage, the individual tackling this segment of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy opts to completely clear it with all three gems secured and all boxes broken. Vicarious Visions previously gave gamers a glimpse of a full level called “Upstream” in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, which some Crash

What sets this Vault Boy apart from the others, though, is its pose, as he stands upright with his hands on his hips. While some Fallout 4 fans would love to get their hands on this particular Vault Boy model from Gaming Heads, the cost might dissuade some from buying it, as it has a rather hefty price tag for a mere bobblehead. For those looking for a cheaper alternative to Gaming Heads’ version of the Fallout 4 bobblehead, fans can also purchase more inexpensive, albeit smaller Vault Boy bobbl

For those wondering or asking… Injustice 2 DLC info coming soon. pic.twitter.com/3JaZxByWt4 — Ed Boon (@noobde) May 3, 2017Aside from the unlikely, yet potentially hilarious addition of The Flaming C in Injustice 2, there has already been a lot of speculation from fans and suggestions from Boon himself in the past as to which characters are being considered for DLC. Of course, Injustice 2‘s DLC characters could remain rooted in the DC Universe, and Boon has nodded to the potentiality of more unc

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 developer Treyarch looks set to make a big announcement later this week. On Thursday, May 4 at 10AM PT, Jason Blundell, who was the game director for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will make an appearance on the JCBackfire channel to make said announcement. Earlier this week it was leaked that an expansion DLC pack for Call of Duty Black Ops 3, called Black Ops 3 Chronicles, would go on sale this summer. People will also want to know whether or not Black Ops 3 will end up ta