Blizzard Designer Discusses the Cinematic History of World of Warcraft

The release ofWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight’sfirst major patch, Embers of Neltharion, is imminent. Players will be able to explore Zaralek Cavern - a vast new subterranean zone beneath the Dragon Isles. On their travels, they can battle with antagonistic factions like the Primalists and befriend the new Loamm Niffen Renown faction to collect new items and gear. And noWorld of Warcraftcontent update would be complete without a slew of new cutscenes and cinematics....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Timothy Sherman

Blizzard Explains Why Overwatch 2 Competitive Players Are Ranking Lower Than Expected

SomeOverwatch 2players have already done their placement matches for Season 2 Competitive Play, and they are placing lower than expected.Overwatch 2Season 2 is out now, and like Season 1, it asks players to complete seven matches per role (or seven total for Open Queue) to get their Competitive Play placements. However, there’s been some controversy with howOverwatch 2has handled Competitive Play, and it doesn’t look like that is changing with Season 2....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · April Johnson

Bravely Default 2: Bind and Divide Card Game Guide

Bravely Default2is a long and difficult JRPG in the tradition of earlyFinal Fantasytitles. As such, most of the player’s time with the game will be dedicated to learninghow to beat difficult bosses like Bernard. However, it’s nice to take a break every now and again from the grinding and Job experimentation ofBravely Default 2and do something less stressful. When that’s the case, players can actually try their hands at a game within a game....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Terry Jones

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Player Reaches Max Level With No Kills

Online gaming creator ThatFriendlyGuy accomplished the seemingly counterintuitive goal of reaching the max rank in the multiplayer mode ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2without killing a single enemy player. They accomplished this using a custom multiplayer loadout that would allow him to quickly gain XP while not being a dead weight to this fellowCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2teammates. The core gameplay loop of theCall of Dutyseries has long been built around getting kills, withCall of Dutygameplay staples such as killstreaksbeing engineered specifically to reward players for getting a high number of kills in a single life....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Natalie Nelson

Call of Duty: Warzone Clip Shows Great Use for Deployable Cover

Strategies and tactics forCall of Duty: Warzoneconstantly evolve as players find new uses for classic tools. As the player base changes in every game, clever players shock their enemies with innovative game solutions.Warzoneis one of those games where victory goes to the most skilled and clever individuals. In this case, aWarzonefan has found an unusual use for Deployable Cover. This item is normally used to generate a wall in an empty field and grant cover in an instant....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Derrick Lucas

Characters From the 2019 Reboot We Hope Return In COD: Modern Warfare 2

2019’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewas a huge hit and well-received, and while a sequel seemed likely, fans eager to see the story’s continuation had to wait through two otherCall of Dutygames before it was ready. Now it is finally happening, and two teasers have already dropped hinting at some of the characters appearing in the campaign. Obviously, Price and Gaz are back, along with thereboot’s take on Soapand Ghost. Plus anew character named Vargas, and a line of dialogue that suggests a rebooted version of Roach....

July 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1323 words · Brandon Dawson

Destiny 2 Broke a Major Lightfall Promise For One Subclass

Summary In hindsight,Destiny 2’s Lightfall expansion was likely a “make it or break it” moment for the game due to the incredibly high hype levels before its launch, and the massive disappointment that followed was partly caused by expectations rotted in wrongly marketed elements. One of the most palpable examples is Lightfall’s story and delivery inDestiny 2, which was supposed to give players something tied to the marketed “Our End,” but failed to explain the main points of the narrative, such as The Veil....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Gregory Schmidt

Destiny 2: Xur Exotic Armor, Weapon, and Recommendations for October 28

Quick Links Xur has returned again toDestiny 2, complete with new exotic and legendary gear for players to check out for a limited time. With another week of theannual Halloween inspired Festival of the Lost eventand the current Season of Plunder quickly approaching its end,Destiny 2players have begun to wonder what’s next. Prior to the Lightfall expansion in February 2023, there’s another season on approach, though Bungie continues to be mum on what players can expect to see....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Michael Steele

Donkey Kong Country Cheat Codes for Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo games have always been known for their secrets and surprises, and that is certainly true with theDonkey Kong Countryseries. WithDonkey Kong Countryjoining the Nintendo Switch Onlinelibrary, some of the awesome old cheats and secrets are again being uncovered. Donkey Kong Countryis a game filled with hidden rooms, collectibles, and surprises around every corner. Along with being an excellent and fun platformer, the secrets of the game are a massive part of its DNA....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Jennifer Arellano

Every Devil Fruit Transfer In One Piece

Summary Over the years, fans have seen quite a lot of incredible Devil Fruits inOne Pieceand Oda has maintained this power system to be nothing short of amazing. While these Devil Fruits are very unique in what they can do and what they offer, different users can have the same Devil Fruit. Fans have seen quite a lot of incredible Devil Fruits being utilized by more than one person and, thus, being transferred from one person to another....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Abigail Johnson

Every Pure Rock Pokémon, Ranked

ForPokémonfans that believe in rock hard defense and determination, Rock-types are perfectly suited to fit their needs.Rock-type gym leadersfrom Brock to Gordie have all shown just how powerful they can be when raised by an expert trainer. RELATED:Predicting The Next 10 Pokémon Types To Be Introduced Personally, we think Jasmine made a mistake when she started training Steel-types as Rock-types have some serious grit. Still, not all Pokémon are created equal and that goes the same for even the rockier ones....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Sara Gilbert

Funny Elden Ring Video Highlights What Playing Co-Op with Newcomers is Like

FromSoftware’s legacy of making incredibly challenging yet beautifully immersive RPGs has made it tough to pull in new players over the years.Elden Ringhas shirked some of FromSoftware’s intimidating reputation, in part due to the open-world setting and the game’s impressive review scores. One veteran FromSoftware player has taken the opportunity to record their friend’s first experiences inElden Ring, creating a video that’s both hilarious and charming in a way that onlySouls-likes can truly manage....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Rebecca Stephenson

Gameplay-Changing Suits Would Be Amazing in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

One of, if not the most anticipated game of the year,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2swings onto PS5 in Fall 2023. Coming three years afterSpider-Man: Miles Moralesand five years after the first game, fans areexpectingMarvel’s Spider-Man 2to be a big step-upfor the series, with plenty of new mechanics, fresh characters, and a more expansive open-world to swing through. While nothing has been officially confirmed so far, some fans are sure that they’ll get to experience a whole host of new Spidey suits, and it’d be great if those suits actually affected gameplay....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Laura Davis