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With Rocksteady capping off their Batman series with the critically-acclaimed Batman: Arkham Knight, fans are already looking to the future, excited to speculate about what the studio will tackle next. Many assume that the folks at Rocksteady will be making another superhero game, such as a game based on the Justice League. Rocksteady themselves have heavily hinted at a larger DC universe within Batman: Arkham Knight, perhaps more so than in any of the previous Batman: Arkham games....

With titles like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds leading the pack among this generation’s gigantic revival of Battle Royale titles, game makers have been riding the wave of the phenomenon by giving lots of preexisting and forthcoming titles their own versions of the mode. And with the Battle Royale craze in full swing, many have been wondering if Xaviant Games would be following up its 2016 release with The Culling 2. So, those hoping for a sequel will likely be glad to learn that the studio is prepared to deliver....

Solid State Drives can be pretty significant game-changers. Not only do they help you wave goodbye to the days of waiting for backups and file transfers, but they can also speed up the load times and general experience of games and applications. There’s some variation in the capacity of an external SSDs on the market, but we feel that 1TB is often a safe place for people to land. This amount provides loads of room for data, videos and photos, and is also an amount that people might realistically use, rather than a yawning chasm of space that’s never actually going to be filled....

If you consider yourself a modern parent, you’re probably interested in decking out your baby’s room with gadgets. There are tonnes of internet-connected devices you can get for your little one, whether it’s a crib that’ll gently rock them to sleep or a sock that’ll track their heart rate and breathing patterns. We live in a day and age where companies are coming up with all sorts of wares designed to soothe your child and help you be the best parent possible....

Performing intervals during workouts are gruelling enough without worrying about counting yourself up or down, which is why dedicated gym timers are an essential item for home gyms. Having a clock on your wall provide time alerts can really help you focus on blasting out those final few reps, with most modern wall options able to be programmed for your specific session through remote control or a smartphone app. If you prefer to keep things old-school, there are also more classic stopwatch-style or even sand timers to explore, as well....

In Dungeons & Dragons, players are able to wield a vast array of useful pieces of equipment. As much as players like to focus on their powerful magical weapons, a character’s armor is just as important. The right armor in D&D can make or break an encounter, altering a character’s armor class and dictating whether or not a given attack roll could potentially hit a character. Though the default armor options when making a new character can leave a lot to be desired, there are many impactful pieces of armor that players can obtain on their journey....

Google’s announcement that it would be shutting down its Stadia game development studios shocked the industry. It was just two years ago that Stadia announced the actualization of these studios, meaning they haven’t had much time to put together their first games. The decision from Google has left many questioning why, though the Stadia team has offered little in reply. One apparent reason, according to reporting from a Stadia internal Q&A, was Bethesda....

On N7 day, BioWare is asking fans just “what the next great Mass Effect game will be.” N7 (or November 7th) is the unofficial Mass Effect holiday. Named after the game’s designation for the highest special forces rank possible in Earth’s interstellar military, it’s a day when Mass Effect fans pay homage to a great franchise and a day when BioWare provides those fans with a seed of hope for the future....

Black Desert was recently available for free on Steam, resulting in a massive 200% surge in player count. But despite the promotion’s success, Pearl Abyss does not have plans for a free-to-play future. To play Black Desert, you need to make a one-time purchase of $9.99. There’s also a variety of in-game microtransactions you can take advantage of, but there’s no monthly subscription fee to access the game. Those in-game purchases are a real source of revenue for the game – making a free-to-play model seem enticing....

It’s already been a turbulent year for Blizzard and we’re only in February. The latest news to come from the company is that 2019 will bring with it “no frontline release." This was announced during the quarterly earnings call, and is bad news for Blizzard fans, especially anyone hoping for Diablo 4 this year. However we do know that there are currently several Blizzard projects in development. These include a remastering of Warcraft 3, which is set to come out sometime in 2019....

While World of Warcraft: Shadowlands players may no longer be racing for Mythic World First in Castle Nathria, the first raid of this expansion still offers plenty of challenges and rewards to keep them returning every week. But even though Castle Nathria has been out for two months, several bosses remained as difficult as they were on release. Despite players having access to better gear than before, many encounters feature unavoidable damage to the entire raid....

With April Fools jokes now having an unfortunate connotation for Blizzard thanks to the efforts of “Red Shirt Guy” at last year’s Blizzcon, the game developers perhaps wisely chose to not make any Diablo-themed gags this year. April Fools Day. The one day of the year when people don’t just blindly believe everything they read on the internet. Each year, individuals and companies alike strive to create interesting and amusing jokes to keep us on our toes....

While it leaked beforehand, new Borderlands 2 DLC was announced at Microsoft’s E3 2019 press conference, seven years after the game’s release. The Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary expansion looks to bridge the gap story-wise between Borderlands 2 and the upcoming Borderlands 3, and so fans of the franchise may find themselves revisiting the game to see what all the fuss is about. However, some may not be quite clear on how they can start the Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary DLC in Borderlands 2....

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that means service games arere starting up their romantic event schedules. It’s no different in Borderlands 3, which sees the return of Broken Hearts Day once again. From now until February 25, Vault Hunters will see “mysterious floating hearts swirling around lovesick enemies.” Shoot those hearts and six things might happen: The heart falls to the ground and explodes. The heart breaks open into a shower of loot....

While GuardianCon is not as large as other gaming conventions like E3 or PAX, some developers do make the journey down to Florida every year to show off some new content for those willing to put up with Florida’s humidity for a couple days. Bungie gave fans some new Destiny 2 Season 8 details, and Gearbox focused on showcasing a bunch of the quality-of-life changes coming in Borderlands 3. One new feature showed off at GuardianCon is the ping system, which will allow players to mark locations, enemies, and loot for other players on the map, making it even easier to share information without a mic....

New games from The PlayStation Plus lineup for June 2020 include hit two AAA titles from popular series’ that every shooter fan can enjoy, namely Call of Duty: WWII and Star Wars Battlefront 2. PlayStation Plus is a paid subscription service for PS4 gamers that gives access to premium features such as early access to games, store discounts, and beta trials. Both Call of Duty: WWII and Star Wars: Battlefront 2 can be downloaded now, although Call of Duty: WWII was revealed earlier and could be downloaded sooner too....

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This article contains spoilers for Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8 episode 5. Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 8 Episode 5 NBC is hellbent on burning through the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine for some reason. Each week the show has aired one traditional season 8 episode mixed with another peppered with political commentary. It’s an odd move, creating a disorienting tone and making certain episodes feel like filler. That perception is held at bay this week at least with a curtain call for the Pontiac Bandit....

Between multiple hit films, a well-received TV show, and its success in other forms of media, Evil Dead is undoubtedly one of the most revered franchises of the horror genre. While the Evil Dead franchise hasn’t seen a new video game for a while now, Bruce Campbell teased a new Evil Dead game a few months back with no real word on it since. To stoke the flames even more, Bruce Campbell stated in a recent interview that an Evil Dead game is on its way relatively soon....

Long before Destiny hit the market to strong sales, many were unsure what type of game Bungie was making. Gamers had heard the pitch, seen the screenshots, and watched trailers, but many still had questions. Lucky for Bungie, their Destiny Alpha and Beta tests helped clear up any confusion about what type of experience the game offered and actually helped buzz for the game prior to release. In essence, the Beta did exactly what Activision hoped it would do....