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There has been a surge of demand for fun and new exciting video games to play at home as people comply with social distancing regulations amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These rules have proven beneficial for some industries, with thevideo game industry seeing a boost in 2020in particular, helped by total revenue from consumers. TiMi Studios, owned by Tencent Games and responsible for titles such asHonor of KingsandCall of Duty Mobile,made the most out of 2020 and saw a huge profit as a result....

A new statement released online by Infinity Ward reveals that the popular 1v1 Gulag mode will be returning toCall of Duty: Warzone 2later this year. The return of the 1v1 Gulag mode will come as part of changes arriving inSeason 2 ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2, which also adds a new map to Infinity Ward and Raven Software’s free-to-play shooter.Despite being eagerly anticipated by many gamers following the success of 2020’s originalCall of Duty: Warzone, Infinity Ward and Raven Software’sCall of Duty: Warzone 2was met with a mixed reception by players when it launched in late 2022....

Summary The fighting game scene is undergoing a bit of a renaissance at the moment. While fighting games have always been popular, the last 12 months have delivered some of the greatest fighting games of all time from most of the biggest franchises around, includingStreet Fighter,Tekken, and of course,Mortal Kombat. Amid those giants,MultiVersushas also just reappeared, having shut down its Beta in June 2023 and taking almost a year to iron out some kinks, add some new content, and get ready to come out of the gate swinging....

Summary Despite being over a year old,Marvel Snapcontinues to deliver new and unique seasonal content to keep the game feeling fresh with new cards, locations, and variants for players to collect. In addition to the new content available in the season pass, each season ofMarvel Snapalso introduces special bundles featuring new variants and avatars players can purchase. The December season forMarvel Snapis shaping up to be another solid season for the popular mobile game, and some of the new cards being added could be game-changers that players won’t want to miss out on grabbing....

Summary First released back in November 2021,Halo Infinite’s multiplayer component has been pretty divisive from day one. When it first released, many long-timeHalofans adoredHalo Infinite’s multiplayer, seeing it as the return to form that they’d wanted for years, with an increased focus on the same type of intense arena shooting gameplay that made the original trilogy’s multiplayer so beloved. Public reception surroundingHalo Infinitechanged pretty quickly, and it all has to do with the game’s approach to the live-service model....

Update: The official trailer is now available. Original story follows. A brand-new trailer forWWE 2K22has leaked, showcasing the new graphics and many of the superstars included in the latest wrestling game. The Royal Rumble is set to take place tonight, so the rumor is that the trailer was supposed to premiere there, but it’s already online for fans to check out. The latestWWE 2K22trailer features Imagine Dragons' “Believer” and highlights dozens of the superstars included in the game, everyone from Sami Zayn, Brock Lesnar, Damian Priest, Charlotte Flair, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson....

Summary Amnesia: The Bunkeris getting a big update slated for the second half of October, a senior official at Frictional Games has confirmed. The incoming patch for one ofthe best horror games on Xbox Game Passis slated to release just in time for the 2023 Halloween. While even the day-one version ofAmnesia: The Bunkerdelivered a fairly stressful campaign, its next update will make the game even more unforgiving. That’s largely due to the inclusion of a new Shell Shocked mode meant to one-up the already taxing experience ofAmnesia: The Bunker’sHard difficulty, which itself comes with a provision that it’s only intended for players “craving an intense nightmare....

Ever since first seeing the light of day back in 2009, the world ofMinecrafthas changed quite dramatically, even if the core principles of the game have remained pretty much intact. In fact, it’s been through so many iterations that it’simpossible to play the game in its original form, and that’s before mentioning fans coming along and tweaking the game with mods and custom texture packs. With that, someone has decided to add in some new seafaring creatures, including one that surprisingly is not in the game already....

Summary ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer decorated their Christmas tree with a theme based on the hit RPG. For decades, Nintendo’s legendary series has been winning over players, who have followed Link’s adventures across a number of platforms.The Legend of Zeldafansare not shy when it comes to expressing their appreciation for the franchise, and they incorporate it into many different aspects of their lives. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwas one of the most popular games of the year....

Genre mash-ups are increasingly common as independent studios flourish with the game engines and legacy knowledge available online. Roguelikes and card-battlers are particularly saturated, be they slow and methodical likeSlay the Spireor fast-paced likeOne Step From Eden- itself inspired by the combat grids inMega Man Battle Network. Remixed inspirations often give an indie game the means of standing out, and Righteous Hammer Games’ZOR: Pilgrimage of the Slorfsaims to use tabletop and survival games to make its deck-building experience moreChess-like....

Disney Dreamlight Valleycontinues to bring Disney and Pixar magic to fans worldwide. Players are tasked with saving Dreamlight Valley and its inhabitants from “The Forgetting” by farming, fishing, cooking, and unlocking magical realms where they rescue and befriend Disney characters.DisneyDreamlight Valleyis in a paid Early Access period, adding new features including story and quest updates.On December 6, developer Gameloft released the second major content update “Missions in Uncharted Space,” introducing Stitch....

Summary Following the release of Season 20 ofApex Legends, iiTzTimmy, a pro player and content creator, went from Rookie to Predator rank in a single stream. While reaching the highest rank in the battle royale during anApex Legendsseason is not easy, climbing the ladder in a single stream is extremely difficult. It is worth noting that iiTzTimmy is no stranger to theApex Legendscommunity. As one of the most popular content creators in the game, fans have witnessed the streamer pull off some incredible highlights over the years....

UPDATE:Ubisoft has confirmed that one-handed swords are coming to the update in aninterview with YouTuber JorRaptor. On April 29,Assassin’s Creed Valhallaplayers will get to dive into theWrath of the Druids DLC. Players will travel to Ireland to seek favor from Gaelic Kings, with new content like smuggling, Ring Forts, and a cult to hunt down. However, it seems that the trophies/achievements for these expansions already exist in the game’s code....