Steam has tweaked the process of getting free PC games or DLC to make it a little more convenient, and it’s a change that has been met with great happiness (or bewilderment in some cases). If you’re a regular Steam user, you’ll no doubt remember that if a game is free on Steam and you…
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Had a Dropped Multiplayer Mode and It Looks Awesome
Insomniac Games has apparently dropped a multiplayer mode for Marvel’s Spider-Man, according to a recent datamine. Having arrived on PC last week, fans quickly began datamining code for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. discovered by twitter (opens in new tab)DniweTamp user (via reddit (opens in new tab)), this dataminer discovered files pointing to co-op and multiplayer notifications,…
Google Is Embedding Cloud Games Directly In Its Search Results
Looks like Google is testing one that lets you launch games from cloud streaming services (like Google Stadia) with a single click in your search results. as seen by Bryant Chapel (through On the edge), if you search for a game that is available on a streaming service, you will see a small Play button…
As Street Fighter turns 35, Capcom announces big plans for Tokyo Game Show
Capcom has formally revealed its plans for Tokyo Game Show 2022, and it’s giving Street Fighter 6 the spotlight once again. As Capcom skips Gamescom 2022 later this month, the Japanese publisher has announced that it will be in full force at Tokyo Game Show 2022. Announcing that it will have two performances, one of…
Activision teases Modern Warfare 2’s latest map in an unusual place
Infinity Ward teased its upcoming Modern Warfare 2 map, though perhaps not where you’d expect. Releasing a preview via TikTok, the latest multiplayer map for Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is called Farm 18. There’s not much to see here, the TikTok video only provides a few seconds of gameplay, so we recommend moderating…
Hogwarts Legacy Release Date Announced and Brings Disappointment
Last we heard, Hogwarts Legacy, the Harry Potter RPG set in a Victorian-era version of the wizarding school, would be released around Christmas 2022. However, publisher Warner Bros. has revealed the final Hogwarts release date. Legacy, and we have bad news. Yes, the Harry Potter game has been delayed again and will not graduate in…
Elden Ring’s pre-release compilation is a fascinating glimpse into what could have been
It’s no secret that Elden Ring is home to significant unfinished content, and one modder highlighted this by streaming a pre-release build. A well-known figure in Soulsborne circles, modder Lance McDonald has been hard at work since the release of Elden Ring in February. Having previously dated Elden Ring’s November 2021 network test build –…
We finally know when Overwatch is ending loot box sales
Overwatch is finally dropping loot box sales, and while we’ve known this will be for some time, we now have a confirmed end date. As Blizzard prepares to transition from Overwatch to Overwatch 2, you may have seen a final event for the original game. Calling this ‘Overwatch Anniversary Remix: Vol.3’, which runs from August…
Splatoon 3 confirms an essential change to one of its best modes
There’s a big change coming to Splatoon 3’s Salmon Run co-op mode. One that’s going to make it much more accessible. Splatoon 3 won’t release until September 9, but a recent presentation showed a deep dive into what we can expect from the Nintendo Switch multiplayer shooter. This included more information about the Salmon Run…
PS Plus update shows Sony keeps forgetting about Premium subscribers
The next PS Plus game bundle has been announced, but it may disappoint Premium subscribers. A bountiful crop of 10 games will hit the PS Plus Premium and Extra libraries on August 16th. blog post (opens in new tab)they’re headlined by a trio of Yakuza titles – Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, and Yakuza Kiwami 2….