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In response to the many players who found Bastion difficult to handle in the recent Overwatch open beta, Blizzard outlines some strategies that will take the demanding droid down. Now that the Overwatch open beta has come to an end, players are reflecting on their experience with the game ahead of its retail launch later this month. While some aspects of Blizzard’s first new franchise in 17 years have split opinion, there’s one thing most players can agree upon — Bastion is overpowered....

Borderlands 2 is known for its colorful, off-the-wall characters and unique lore. Though the crazy demolitions expert, known as Tiny Tina, probably most exemplifies this. One of the highlights of the game’s memorable campaign, Tina is a firecracker and an anarchist of sorts who holds an unhealthy obsession with explosions, revenge, and… crumpets. Described as the “world’s deadliest 13 year old,” she possesses something of an unstable, loopy personality that’s both enduring and a touch creepy....

Borderlands 3 is set to launch on next-gen consoles with a new batch of DLC, and Gearbox has laid the groundwork for the new update via a major patch. When players download the Borderlands 3 update, they may notice a few differences, both in the how their Vault Hunters play and in the game’s Mayhem mode. The post detailing the patch notes on the immediately begins by announcing support for the game’s upcoming Designer’s Cut DLC pack, which is part of Borderlands 3’s second season pass....

Much like Tiz in the original Bravely Default, Seth takes the role of your hopeful and tragedy-stricken hero in Bravely Default 2. Rather than a random villager, though, Seth is much more capable in combat, with his roots as a sailor giving some great fitness and strength before the story even begins. With these great skills, it’s important for him to utilize them as best as he can and not waste his great potential as a hero of light....

When he was first unveiled, Breath of the Wild’s Link was immediately highlighted for his feminine appearance. Some people even assumed we might be playing as Zelda throughout our next adventure in Hyrule. Surely Nintendo would never entertain such a lofty departure from series tradition, even with an entry that would inevitably take the franchise away from its tired formula and establish it as a modern open world masterpiece. Sadly, the truth behind Link’s gender was infinitely more predictable, but this theory sparked so much inclusive discussion around where the series could go in the future....

With the Xbox Series X’s release just over a week away, fans are more excited than ever to hop into some of the next generation’s biggest experiences. From Halo Infinite to Fable, there will be some huge games coming to the console over the next few years, however, there’s one title that’s currently soaring under the radars of many. Bright Memory: Infinite, the action-packed hack and slasher crossed with a first-person shooter from FYQD-Studio, will also be available on the Xbox Series X next year....

Following the ongoing humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians, the gaming community has recently hosted dozens of fundraisers. So far, this has taken the form of marathon livestreams and even a one-off Smash Bros. Melee tournament. Now, anyone wanting to chip in can bag a tremendous indie game collection in the process, as the “Bundle for Palestinian Aid” offers 1020 titles for just $5. As with any other charity bundle, you can opt to donate more to the charity, but gaining access to this immense library of games is only $5....

It is now official. After Bungie’s data analysts took a day to review the winning submission of the Deep Stone Crypt, Clan Luminous has been declared the first team to complete Beyond Lights World First raid. “After verification, we’re proud to congratulate our Deep Stone Crypt World First winners of clan Luminous,” wrote Bungie on Twitter, listing off clan members Aoterra, Claw, Flux, Schendzie, SiegeDancers, and Sotosolice. As reward for being the first team to complete the latest raid added in Destiny 2: Beyond Light, clan Luminous will receive a title belt (resembling those handed out in pro wrestling tournaments) as well as an exclusive in-game emblem limited to those who complete the raid within the first 24 hours of its launch....

The original Vault of Glass raid from Destiny will make its Destiny 2 debut soon. However, the nostalgic fight won’t return in its entirely original form, as Bungie has announced it will be making some changes to the encounter, including to how the World First race will work. Vault of Glass was a major selling point for Destiny back in 2014 and a brand-new concept for a first-person shooter at the time....

The Witch Queen approaches slowly but surely with each passing season in Destiny 2. We got our first look at what the expansion’s armor might look like in Bungie’s state of the game-style blog post last winter, and now we’re getting another teaser midway through Season of the Splicer. It’s definitely the Hunter armor that was previewed, with its round hood and jet-black faceplate. You can see the initial star-arrow design has been replaced by what looks like a floating fence post, which is presumably some sort of ward against Hive magic much like the armor from Shadowkeep....

Games with huge player counts have become more common with the advent of the battle royale genre thanks to titles like Fortnite or Apex Legends that pit dozens of competitors against one another on a large map. Call of Duty: Warzone is another popular battle royale despite Activision having to frequently address cheating, yet the current mainline title Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is still looking to innovate with a new game mode called 40-Player Endurance....

Activision just revealed a ton of new information about this year’s upcoming title, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and among that information was a reveal of the starting time for the next Call of Duty multiplayer open beta. This will allow players to get a hands on experience with the game before it releases, and give Treyarch vital information as well. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has been highly anticipated for quite some time, and now fans finally have an official release date and more information to go along with it....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has just kicked off its multiplayer beta, but that has not stopped lead multiplayer designer David Vonderhaar from teasing the full game’s launch. Vahn’s big hint comes in the form of a Ranked Play feature for Black Ops Cold War, a mode that should prove familiar to fans of the Black Ops series. While some pro CoD players are worried about a perk change, many casual players are looking for an experience that limits the professional play experience....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is off to a rocky start so far, with complaints about the toxicity of lobby banter in Black Ops Cold War, as well as some early glitches. However, this is a game that has time to adjust, and will continue to be updated and tweaked over the next few months. New content is already on the way, including the upcoming Nuketown ‘84 map. However, some players have managed to find their way into the new map well ahead of schedule....

This week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will once again be updating its in-game store, featuring new items and bundles for players to collect. In addition to the many bundles the store features at any given time, Modern Warfare has been very consistent in providing new purchasable items for players to collect. This week’s update features two new bundles, including a gold-themed pack, ‘Zane: Golden Idol,’ that will surely become popular amongst players....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has received the most substantial post-launch support of any Call of Duty game in history, with Infinity Ward releasing new updates on a weekly basis alongside sizable content drops. These frequent updates have been criticized for inflating Modern Warfare’s file size to absurd levels, but others appreciate that the developers are constantly adding new content to the game. There have been countless updates for Modern Warfare since launch, with some rather important ones....

Call of Duty: Warzone, Infinity Ward’s battle royale spin-off from its legendary FPS series, is nearing its second month since release. With a fresh take on respawning and frenetic, multi-tiered gameplay, Warzone has received a warm response from fans and critics since its launch. An essential part of surviving the game’s 150-player battlefields is picking the right Perks, but with 18 to chose from in total, that’s easier said than done....

Alex Zedra, who is known for her portrayal as Mara from Call of Duty: Warzone, spotted some suspicious gameplay while hosting a stream. Sarah “Icy Vixen” Belles and BeardedBanger were accused of hacking by Zedra, who tweeted out to Twitch saying, “I hosted a streamer hacking during a tourney…just thought you should know. IcyVixen and BeardedBanger.” Both Icy Vixen and BeardedBanger had their Twitch accounts suspended. The duo have been streaming together for a while, and have garnered over 40,000 followers....

Activision Blizzard is currently under investigation following accusations of harassment, discrimination, and fostering a hostile work environment. You can read more about the investigation here. Warzone 2 is finally here, which means that battle royale players will soon be dropping into the game’s new map, Al Mazrah, for the first time. That also means that those players will be looking for the map’s best new drop spots. As is usually the case with battle royale games, finding the best drop points in Warzone 2 depends on your preferences, situation, and timing....

Coming in at number four (PS3) and five (Xbox 360) in Nielsen’s list of the Most Anticipated Games by Console for 2012, Resident Evil 6 has successfully been positioned by Capcom as one of the premier triple-A titles on the market this year. As we’ve previously reported, despite being one of the most recognizable brands in gaming history, the Resident Evil series is not an outright blockbuster seller. While franchise sales are strong and reliable, there’s definitely a lot of room for growth - compared to annualized blockbusters like Modern Warfare and Assassin’s Creed....