Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Director Claims Activision Makes the Decision About SBMM

One of the biggest debates raging in theCall of Dutycommunity is whether or notCall of Duty: Modern Warfareshould use skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM. ManyCall of Dutycommunity members have spoken out against SBMM, saying that it worsens the overall multiplayer experience. Despite this push-back,SBMM has remained inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, but fans directing their frustration toward Infinity Ward are not blaming the right people. It’s been confirmed by Michael Condrey, co-founder of Sledgehammer Games and director of bothCall of Duty: Advanced WarfareandCall of Duty: WWII, that Activision is the one that makes the decision about SBMM....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Krystal Mullins

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Gunfight Tournaments is Coming Back This Week With New Rewards

Previously, Infinity Ward and Activision advertised the popular Gunfight Tournaments mode for theCall of Duty: Modern Warfaremid-season update. Unfortunately, the mid-season update came with no Gunfight Tournaments, and no explanation as to why the mode was seemingly delayed. However, Gunfight Tournaments is now coming back toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare, with the mode making its triumphant return this week. Gunfight Tournamentsis expected to return toCall of Duty: Modern Warfareas part of the Tuesday, July 7 update....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Heather Henry

Call of Duty: Warzone Festive Fervor Update Causing Major Crashes

Call of Duty: Warzonehas received its first holiday-themed event since the Pacific map Caldera has made its debut, with Festive Fervor bringing Christmas-themed bundles to the shop alongside some wintery in-game content. Unfortunately, someCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers are not able to enjoy the event at all since the update has made the game unstable. While theCall of Duty: Vanguardversion of the event seems to be working fine enough, letting players hunt down Elf Team Six for some extra killstreaks....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jackson Fields

Dark Souls 3: How To Beat Champion Gundyr

Of all the many bosses found inDark Souls 3, Champion Gundyr can pose one of the biggest challenges due to his relentless attacks that seem to be powered by a near-infinite amount of stamina. He is the exact combination of fast and strong that makes it difficult to land hits as well as block, parry, or dodge his assaults accordingly. RELATED:Dark Souls 3 Boss Guide: How To Beat Pontiff Sulyvahn Even caster builds have a tough time against him because of how quickly he can close distance, giving the player very few opportunities to unleash theirmost powerful spells....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Edgar Brooks

Dark Souls Remastered: Every Starting Class, Ranked

Few games are as intimidating as the originalDark Souls. Lauded for its difficulty, the game provides a great sense of triumph and mystery for those that can brave its obscure systems and tough bosses. While the franchise’s difficulty is certainly exaggerated by most, any player new to the series will want to start this game off on the right foot. RELATED:The Best Dark Souls-Likes Of All Time, Ranked Selecting a good starting class can makeDark Soulsslightly less intimidating to get into....

July 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Molly Green

DC: Strange Powers Aquaman Has In The Comics

When one hears ofAquaman, one might think of theDC Comicscharacter just talking to fish. As such, some might wonder how come Arthur Curry of Atlantis ended up with the Justice Leaguewhen his best quality might come solely from under the ocean. Thing is, there’s actually more toAquamaninDC Comicsthan just his association with water. RELATED:Every New DC Hero Coming To The Big Screen In 2022 In fact, with the right stories, Aquaman has demonstrated quite a wide array of abilities that proves his worth as a founding member of theJustice League....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1237 words · Jasmine Owens

Demon Slayer: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Tanjiro

Demon Slayeris one of the biggest hits to have come out in the history of shonen anime. While the manga is also stellar in its own way, it’s the amazing adaptation brought forth by Ufotable that has left fans in awe. The visuals ofDemon Slayerare in a class of their own, witheach fight bringing with it a sequence with incredible animationthat is truly captivating. Related:Things The Demon Slayer Anime Does Better Than The Manga Of course, it helps that the characters of this anime are also pretty likable in their own right, with the protagonist of the series being quite notable in this regard....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1023 words · Mary Johnson

Destiny 2: Where to Find the Mechanical Dog

While collectibles are common throughout each Season and Expansion forDestiny 2, Season of the Seraph kicks it up a significant notch. For players familiar with the Warmind expansion back in Year 1, Sleeper Nodes return inthe form of Warmind Nodes. Beyond that, there are 50 Security Drones that Destiny 2 players can find and destroy with Revision Zero, the new Exotic weapon. As if that wasn’t enough, there is even a secret mechanical dog thatDestiny 2players can find....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · John Larsen

Don't Remove the Nintendo Switch OLED's Protective Screen

With just a few days on the market after initially being unveiled back in July, fans have started to get their hands on the newNintendo Switch OLED. Some fans that haveacquired their Switch upgradehave begun to notice that the new model comes with a protector screen, something that wasn’t included with previous Switch models. Although not the long-rumored Nintendo Switch Pro that many fans were anticipating, the upgrades included in theNintendo SwitchOLED were enough for many fans to purchase it....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Donald Lucas

Echo Fighters That Need to Come to Super Smash Bros Ultimate

SinceSuper Smash Bros. for Wii Ulaunched back in 2014, fans of the series have been wondering which new fighters could come to the longtime series next in the form of downloadable content. And withSuper Smash Bros Ultimate’s Fighters Pass 2 still incomplete, players continue to debate which fighters are left to come to the Switch title. But one thought that hasn’t come across as many fans is the idea of brand new echo fighters, in the form of additional downloadable content apart from the game’s Fighter Passes....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Katherine Williams

Fire Emblem Engage's Player Birthday Mechanic Secretly Says a Lot About the Divine Dragon

SinceFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Lightreleased in 1990, Intelligent Systems' franchise has slowly morphed from pure tactical RPGs into something resembling dating sims. Romantic elements have periodically appeared sinceFire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy Waron SNES, but gained more prominence starting with the 3DS era asAwakeningoffered a smorgasbord of mechanics to send off the then-failing series. Over a decade later,Fire Emblem Engageincludes its own take on the Support system that inadvertently turns its player-character protagonist into a serial regifter....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Adam Flores

Fortnite Announces Shortnitemares Horror Animated Shorts Event

With only days left until Halloween this year, video games are pulling out all the stops to get people in the spooky holiday spirit. This includesFortnite, which is beginning to reveal details about its latest Fortnitemares event. Titled Shortnitemares, the upcoming event will feature a collection of horror-themed animated shorts just in time for Halloween. Epic Games' ever-popular free-to-play battle royale title is now in the second month of its Season 8....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Deborah Henry

Fortnite: Galaxy Cup 4 Guide (Get Galaxy Crossfade Skin Early)

Quick Links From time to time, Epic Games givesFortniteplayers the opportunity to participate in competitions so that they can put their skills to the test and try to earn some cosmetic items for free before they even hit the Item Shop. It’s been a while since one of these events took place, but now it’s time for gamers to try their luck once again by participating in the Galaxy Cup 4....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Matthew Johnson