Without the original Doom released in 1993, the first-person shooter wouldn't exist. Certainly not as we know it today. So we owe a lot of John Carmack, John Romero and the rest of the team at id Software. But they did miss a trick from almost every modern triple AAA title. So a new mod adds loot boxes to ZDoom, the modern source port of the legendary game engine. ZDoom … [Read more...]
Tannenberg Open Beta Access Begins
Verdun was the first modern FPS game to tackle the topic of the First World War. And despite the big budget arrival of Battlefield 1, it's still perhaps the most realistic interpretation. There's no 'boy's own' story of single player heroism, or a wide range of planes, tanks and massively armoured Behemoths. Instead the desolation of the Western Front is a brown and grey … [Read more...]
Could A Full-Length Overwatch Feature Film Be On The Way?
Could we see a full-length Overwatch feature film in the near future? There's certainly been a new round of speculation following an interview with Activision Blizzard Consumer Products Group Head Tim Kilpin. Especially considering the company has already revealed that multiple Call of Duty movies are in the works. In an interview with MCV, Kilpin was asked directly whether … [Read more...]
Activision Is Sued By Humvee Maker For Call of Duty
Expect a long and drawn out legal story, as Activision Blizzard is being sued in a lawsuit by AM General, the makers of the Humvee military vehicle. It's ironic timing, considering the latest game, Call of Duty WWII, is in the era to the 1989 combat debut of the Humvee, or High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). AM General is owned by the MacAndrews & Forbes … [Read more...]
Is Overwatch Banning One-Trick Off-Meta Players?
Blizzard has had to respond to some controversy over the last few days. Recent events left many players wondering "Is Overwatch banning one-trick off-meta players?", and the answer is more complicated than a simple yes or no. So, one-trick Overwatch players are those who try to only choose one character from the selection of 26. In the case which ignited the community, it … [Read more...]
New Blizzard World Map Revealed for Overwatch
There's been plenty for Overwatch fans from BlizzCon 2017. A new Reinhardt animated film, a new hero, also the new Blizzard World map revealed for Overwatch. And when it's released early in 2018, it'll be accompanied by some special themed skins which look awesome. Back to Blizzard World, and as a theme park based on the company behind Overwatch, Diablo, Starcraft, … [Read more...]
New Reinhardt Overwatch Animated Short Film
Reinhardt has always been a popular Overwatch hero choice, mainly due to his Barrier Field. But he's often seen as a final pick for escort missions at lower levels, because his offensive capabilities work best when playing as a team rather than six solo DPS choices. Hopefully this new Reinhardt Overwatch animated short film will inspire more people to see the value in German … [Read more...]
New Call of Duty: WWII Carentan Map Trailer
Call of Duty: WWII is out very soon. With the official release on November 3rd, 2017, there's not long before you'll be able to find out whether it lives up to the best games in the series. Along with a return to a more realistic historical military setting, Sledgehammer Games are also sending you back to a familiar map. As this new Call of Duty: WWII Carentan map trailer … [Read more...]
Last Call for the CoD: Advanced Warfare Xbox One Console?
Call of Duty: WW2 may be returning to the historical military setting of the original games in the series. But the futuristic Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare still has plenty of fans since being released in 2014. The Sledgehammer Games-led title was set in the mid-21st Century, with the Sentinel Task Force and private military corporation Atlas forming the basis of a story … [Read more...]
Art of Precision: Plinko, Gaming, and the Pursuit of Prestige
From its humble beginnings as a TV game show phenomenon, Plinko has captivated audiences with its mix of chance and skill. The iconic bouncing disc has since found its way into the realm of online gaming, adding a modern twist to an already thrilling experience. For those who enjoy the strategic side of gaming, Plinko offers more than just random outcomes – it’s … [Read more...]