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Diablo 4's Most-Played Class Revealed

By Eddie Makuch - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:43

Blizzard boss Rod Fergusson has revealed Diablo IV's most popular class. Posting on Twitter and potentially without the permission of Blizzard's marketing and PR teams, Fergusson said that as of now t...

Fortnite Fans Mourn As Season 4 Vaults Chug Splash And Other Great Healing Items

By Patricia Hernandez - Kotaku | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:40

Fortnite just debuted its latest season, which features mechs versus dinos on a sunken island. There’s a new battle pass to grind, new skins to unlock, a new map, new augments, and new weapons and ite...

Tekken 8 Closed Network Test Announced For July

By Darryn Bonthuys - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:32

Tekken 8 publisher Bandai Namco has announced that the game will be receiving a closed network test, starting on July 21. This slice of the game will be substantial, as eligible players will be able t...

How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase and Starfield Direct

By Michael McWhertor - Polygon | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:30

Image: Microsoft Microsoft and Bethesda have a big show planned On June 11, Microsoft will hold its annual Xbox Games Showcase where it’s expected to reveal what’s coming next...

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Exotic And Mythic Weapons Guide

By Billy Givens - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:20

Every season of Fortnite comes packing some exciting Exotics and Mythics to find, usually giving you an upper hand in showdowns with other squads. As expected, Chapter 4 Season 3 keeps the fun going w...

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3: All New And Returning Augments

By Billy Givens - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 15:11

Augments may be a relatively new addition to Fortnite, but Epic has ensured that it keeps the pool of these helpful boons updated frequently. With Chapter 4 Season 3, there are more Augments than ever...

Horror story: As an actually good Friday the 13th game dies, another implacably rises

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 14:54

Don't look now.

CCG company sues Disney's next big card game for alleged 'premeditated' IP heist, asks court to block its release and throw the book at them

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 14:34

Upper Deck reckons Disney Lorcana's maker, Ravensburger, deliberately stole its ideas to speed the game's production.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II hits PC and consoles this winter

By Chris Moyse - Destructoid | Jun 09, 2023 - 14:30

For the Empire Among the many previews, updates, and release dates revealed during yesterday's Summer Game Fest presentation, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive offered up new gameplay footage...

RPS GOTY Revisited: 2014's Endless Legend is still one of the most vibrant, important 4X games

By Ollie Toms - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 14:00

It's impossible to determine just how long ago 2014 was. Wisdom would dictate it sits around the 9 year mark, but no one truly believes that. Endless Legend? That was no more than two years ago, and...

Baby Steps is a man-baby walking sim out next year from Devolver

By Ed Nightingale - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:59

At the Devolver Direct showcase, the publisher announced brand new game Baby Steps, from the developer behind Ape Out and Getting Over It. It is, quite literally, a walking simulator and feature...

Legend of Zelda film reportedly in the works, Universal closing "big deal" with Nintendo

By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:58

Hot off the heels of the Super Mario Bros. Movie's success, it looks like another Nintendo IP could be making the transition to the big screen. According to well-informed film critic Jeff Sneid...

Give us more awkward celebrity cameos at video game live shows

By Alice Bell - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:48

I'm sad to say that I've long passed the stage where covering a trailer show like Summer Game Fest makes me feel almost nothing, because for me it's a work event where I have to stay up to 1am drinki...

The Sludge Life 2 demo is here, and it destroyed my morning

By Liv Ngan - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:47

Sludge Life 2 wasn't officially a part of the line-up at Summer Game Fest last night, but it's damn well stolen the show for me today. A demo for the game dropped yesterday, and I've spent about an h...

This cult classic Suda51 and Shinji Mikami collaboration is getting a remaster, and god willing it'll come to PC

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:12

The Shadows of the Damned remaster hasn't announced any platforms yet, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't hit PC too.

Our "happy experience" playing Party Animals

By Ed Nightingale - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:00

You may remember a beta for the absurd Party Animals that released back in 2020 - a riotously fun party game that swiftly rose up the most-anticipated lists. Fast forward three years and we finally...

Game of the Week: Planet of Lana finds room for vital videogame space

By Christian Donlan - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 13:00

I dropped into Fortnite late last week - that rare game where you genuinely do drop in - and I had a lovely time as ever. But I had a wistful time too. It felt like something had changed - slowly,...

You can overhaul your Steam Deck controls with these drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 12:16

Fewer moving parts makes for more precision and better reliability.

Activision removes Nickmercs skin from Call of Duty shop following anti-LGBT+ comment

By Ed Nightingale - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 12:00

Activision has removed Nickmercs' Call of Duty skin from sale, after the streamer made an anti-LGBT+ comment. The skin is no longer available to buy in both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. Nick...

Lara Croft tumbles into Fall Guys with Tomb Raider crossover

By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 11:56

Famed archaeologist Lara Croft will join the bumbling beans of Fall Guys, thanks to a new Tomb Raider crossover. "A Lara Croft bean is something you never knew you needed," Tomb Raider's Twitte...

Friday The 13th is being delisted at the end of this year

By Liv Ngan - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 11:47

Welp, it feels like this has been a long time coming. Friday The 13th: The Game will no longer be on sale by the end of the year, due to license expiration. The asymmetric multiplayer game, based on...

Fortnite Wilds Season 3 release date & information, revealed

By Cody Perez - Destructoid | Jun 09, 2023 - 11:30

The War for Cybertron comes to Fortnite A new era is arriving for Fortnite, and this one is going to be a little bit wild. Fortnite Wilds is the name of the new season for Chapter 4 Season 3, introdu...

What we've been playing

By Eurogamer staff - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 11:00

Hello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've found ourselves playing over the last few days. This time: building, teleporting, editing.If you f...

All The New Weapons And Loot In Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3

By Billy Givens - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 10:22

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 has kicked off, and you might expect, it's teeming with new things to discover and do. Of course, a new season of the popular battle royale wouldn't be complete without a w...

Everything New In Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3

By Mark Delaney - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 10:22

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 has arrived, and you know what that means: new battle pass skins, new map locations, new weapons, and a heck of a lot more.Before you jump into the new season, here is abso...

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Map Changes: Jungle Biome, Raptors Return, And More

By S.E. Doster - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 10:21

Chapter 4 Season 3 is live in Fortnite. This season's theme is the Wilds, bringing the arrival of the lush jungle biome with new points of interest, such as Shady Stilts and Creeky Compound. These env...

Striking League Of Legends Players Reach Agreement With Riot To Resume Season

By Hayley Williams - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 08:37

After a player strike lasting almost two weeks the LCS Players Association, the representative body for professional League of Legends players in North America, has announced that it has agreed on te...

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Start Time: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up?

By Mark Delaney - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 07:45

Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 is starting very soon. In fact, the Fortnite servers are down in anticipation of the new season launch. This scheduled downtime is nothing to worry about. It's merely time...

Today's Wordle hint and answer #720: Friday, June 9

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 06:06

Get all the help you need with today's Wordle.

Activision removes Nickmercs' Call of Duty skin over anti-LGBTQ+ tweet

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 05:54

The streamer's comment about an attack on Pride supporters was widely criticized, but he says he will not apologize.

Call Of Duty Pulls Faze Member's Skin Over 'Anti-LGBTQ Dog Whistle'

By Luke Plunkett - Kotaku | Jun 09, 2023 - 04:30

Activision has pulled a Call of Duty skin based on Faze clan member Nickmercs after he made what has been most accurately described as a “thinly-veiled anti-LGBTQ dog whistle during Pride Month”.
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League Strike Called Off After Riot, Player's Union Reach Agreement

By Luke Plunkett - Kotaku | Jun 09, 2023 - 04:00

Two weeks ago it looked like League of Legend’s North American season was going to be thrown into turmoil when the player’s union called for a strike over Riot’s plan to make cuts to the North America...

How to watch Ubisoft Forward 2023 and what will be there

By Owen S. Good - Polygon | Jun 09, 2023 - 04:00

Image: Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Avatar, and The Crew are confirmed Ubisoft Forward’s 2023 showcase will stream live on June 12 and will feature updates on the forthcomi...

Diablo 4 - How To Beat The Wandering Death World Boss

By Jason Rodriguez - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 03:45

The Diablo 4 Wandering Death is one of the game's World Bosses. This creepy behemoth, which looks like a giant tree made of bones, has numerous devastating abilities that you need to watch out for. Ou...

Every Summer Game Fest 2023 trailer and moment you should see

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 03:09

These are the 15 trailers and announcements from the Summer Game Fest showcase we're most curious about.

Baby Steps Is A Game About A 'Failson' Who Cannot Walk

By Luke Plunkett - Kotaku | Jun 09, 2023 - 03:00

I am so dead inside to video game trailers that I woke up this morning—a day dedicated almost entirely to video game trailers—dreading the things I would have to see and write about. Imagine my surpri...

What It’s Like To Be At Summer Game Fest As The Reveals Happen

By Alyssa Mercante - Kotaku | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:39

The YouTube Theater, where the first-ever in-person Summer Game Fest Event is being held, sits inside a massive structure that also houses SoFi Stadium, home of the LA Rams and Chargers. The structure...

The Boys Crossover With Call Of Duty Season 4 Teased In New Trailer

By S.E. Doster - Gamespot | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:34

Activision revealed the Season 4 trailer for Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 during Summer Game Fest, giving players a look at the new Vondel map for battle royale and DMZ. The trailer al...

Stellaris spin-off aims for a muliplayer 4X experience in under an hour

By Alice O'Connor - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:23

A game of Paradox's sci-fi strategy Stellaris can take so long that, in all honesty, I've never finished it. I always lose interest at some point and start a new civilisation because I mostly want to...

Wizard With A Gun is now a wizard with a demo

By Katharine Castle - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:07

The honestly named survival sandbox 'em up Wizard With A Gun got a chunky new gameplay trailer at tonight's Devolver Digital Direct showcase, along with the news that you can try it all out for yours...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth got a full trailer, meaning the PC port clock starts ticking now

By Graham Smith - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:04

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth - the second part of the FFVII remake - has finally been shown. Its first trailer popped up at the end of this evening's Summer Game Fest, alongside the news that it'll lau...

Here's everything featured in Day of the Devs' latest indie showcase

By Matt Wales - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 02:02

Geoff Keighley's big Summer Game Fest blowout has begun, kicking off with a live two-hour showcase as notable for as Nicholas Cages as its Final Fantasy 7 Rebirths. But those that stuck around post...

Prepare to get penitent this summer as Blasphemous 2's release is confirmed for August

By Alice Bell - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:59

Summer is when you do guilty sinful things, right? You wear clothes that expose your unchristian knees and you eat a lot of ice cream, for which you should self-flagellate, and so on. Fittingly, sequ...

The new Remnant 2 trailer sealed the deal for me: I've gotta shoot this big purple guy

By PC Gamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:53

Remnant 2 will release soon, too: It's out on July 25.

Shadows of the Damned Remastered coming from Grasshopper Manufacture

By Zoey Handley - Destructoid | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:51

The Big Boner is getting polished up Just before Devolver’s Summer Game Fest 2023 stream, Grasshopper Manufacture has given a tease of a remastered version of its 2011 cult classic, Shadows of the Da...

Early access for online action RPG Wayfinder starts this summer

By Rachel Watts - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:50

If you and your pals have had enough of your usual MMO haunts, why not try something new like Wayfainder? Developed by the folks behind Darksiders Genesis and Ruined King: A League Of Legends Story,...

Uh, looks like Atlus accidentally announced a Persona 3 remake and Persona 5 tactics game

By Alice O'Connor - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:29

In this week of oh so many announcements, you can't blame anyone for getting carried away and jumping the gun. Unfortunately for Persona developers Atlus, it seems they accidentally announced two gam...

Shadows of the Damned remaster announced

By Tom Phillips - Eurogamer | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:27

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 cult action adventure Shadows of the Damned is getting a remaster, developer Grasshopper Manufacture has announced. More details on the project - and further reveals...

Everything announced at Day Of The Devs: SGF Edition 2023

By Ed Thorn - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:21

Day Of The Devs and its indie game festivities returned for this year's Summer Game Fest, once again proving that indie games are good and cool. Quite frankly, it was an hour or so of straight banger...

Chaotic rag doll puzzler Human Fall Flat is getting a sequel

By Rachel Watts - Rock Paper Shotgun | Jun 09, 2023 - 01:19

For lovers of fun co-op puzzle games to have a laugh with friends, here's some great news. Chaotic puzzler Human: Fall Flat is getting a sequel and it looks to be just as much of a riot as the first...