Quick Links Not only isCounter-Strike 2confirmed, but it’s also going gold, launching its first closed beta. Starting on Jul 29, 2025, a select number of gamers are invited to test the new update on Valve’s secure servers. They are allowed to play Deathmatch and Unranked Competitive matches on Dust2, with more features to come later. Although theCS:GO2testers are handpicked, this guide explains the criteria andhow others can access the limited test....

Even as some gamers continue to voice complaints that titles on the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 aren’t sufficiently “next-gen,” news that expansions for two of the biggest games on the market won’t arrive on older hardware has been met with a decidedly mixed response. CD Projekt Red’s eagerly awaitedPhantom LibertyDLC forCyberpunk 2077will be exclusive to PC and current-gen consoles, while Guerrilla Games’Burning ShoresDLC forHorizon Forbidden Westis only releasing on PS5....

The content vault inDestiny 2has been a contentious topic for fans since it began being used. While it makes sense for keepingDestiny 2healthy, many players felt slighted that the content they paid for would be removed from rotation within the game. Overall, though, the Destiny Content Vault has helped to clear some of the clutter in-game to refocus new players and veterans alike on what stories are important. One of the most important ones that players have become familiar with is theForsakencampaign....

Dragon Age 4has slowly been releasing hints and concept art to tease small parts of the upcoming game, while the location of the game appears to be set in thenorthern country of the Tevinter Imperium, where Dorian ofDragon Age: Inquisitioncomes from. The Imperium is a country run by mages and funded by slavery, which not only puts it in strife with the Fereldens and the Orlesians, but also the Qunari from across the sea....

Though the bosses inElden Ringare undoubtedly the most memorable fights in the game, some of the regular enemies within the Lands Between can stand out due to their placements in the world. For example, someElden Ringenemies transform into larger foes and attack the player, though recently one of these transformations bugged out in a funny way. There are a handful of transforming enemies that can be found withinElden Ring’s world, going from basic mobs to far stronger enemies....

TheKingdom Heartsfranchise has spanned almost two decades, crossed video game genres, and raised the bar for narrative crossovers - and now, its protagonist has gotten intoSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. However, Sora’s arrival asSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate’s final DLC character may expose a long-running complaint aboutKingdom Hearts: its supposed main heroine Kairi continues getting ignored, even in trailers. During Sora’s gameplay trailer forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, the video goes out of its way to show off some ofKingdom Hearts' iconic character-themed stained glass images in the background....

Much of the praise forDiablo 4has come from the fact that it shares many similarities with the fan-favoriteDiablo 2, but some players may have overlooked the features that have returned fromDiablo 3. AlthoughDiablo 3is arguably the most controversial entry in the series, it did introduce some ideas that developer Blizzard preserved forDiablo 4. WhileDiablo 2many have served as the main inspiration forDiablo 4, for better or for worse, it’s clear there is still a degree ofDiablo 3’s DNA baked into the design of this latest entry....

Summary AFallout 4player recently discovered that it’s possible to free-aim while using VATS. VATS, which stands for Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System, was first introduced inFallout 3, and has made an appearance in every main series game ever since. While players are free to play games likeFallout 4as standard first-person shooters, VATS gives them the option of taking a more tactical approach. Fallout 4VATS lets players slow down time, select their targets, and even target specific limbs....

Another week means a new set of challenges forFortniteplayers to complete. The newest addition to Chapter 2, Season 2 isTNTina’s Trial for weeks 3 and 4. As the second agent to be introduced, TNTina’s Trial has 20 missions in total, with 10 immediately available starting today. Finishing the tasks will grant XP and other prizes on the way to the final reward which is a Ghost or Shadow style for TNTina....

One of the reasons Epic Games' battle royaleFortnitehas become as big as it has in recent years is thanks to the dedicated community of streamers and content creators who focus all of their energy on playing the game. Arguably the most notable name among them is Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, who received his ownFortnitecharacter skinas part of the game’s “Icon Series.” Today, Australian streamer Kathleen “Loserfruit” Belsten joined him in this club of icons with her own skin, bag, pickaxe, and emote becoming available in the shop....

Summary Fortniteplayers can once again enjoy the Grappler, as it has been put back in the game in order to replace its icy counterpart. Winterfest is one of thebiggestFortniteeventsof the year, and many gamers have been eagerly waiting for its release. After weeks of anticipation, the Winterfest event finally went live on Thursday, December 14. Its launch brought plenty of new activities and themed cosmetics that will certainly fill some players with holiday cheer....

The Seven Kingdoms onGame of Throneshave mainly been ruled by male monarchs. From the time of Aegon I Targaryen - the Conqueror who united six of the Seven independent Kingdoms to that of Bran Stark, the line of succession in Westeros has been dominated by males. The world ofThronesdoes frown whenever a queen lays claim to the Iron Throne. King Viserys I’s firstborn daughter, Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen fromHouse of the Dragon, and Mad King Aerys II’s daughter, Daenerys Targaryen fromGame of Thronescontested the Throne, and they had to deal with the unpleasantness surrounding the female succession....

A dad and longtime gamer shows off his impressive retro NintendoGame and Watchhandheld collection. While Nintendo recently revived the line to offer players a nostalgic way to experience retro games, this collection featuresGame and Watchhandhelds from 1980 through today. Game and Watch was a series of handheld games released by Nintendo from 1980 to 1991. Unlike the later Game Boy, which was a cartridge-based handheld console, each Game and Watch came with a single game built in....