When World of Warcraft first released in 2004, no one expected the MMORPG based on Warcraft’s RTS roots to take over the genre in a short amount of time. Over a decade later, this MMO titan still reigns supreme in the face of other competitors just as Shadowlands prepares to release later this month. But before players can step into the new expansion, they can first celebrate World of Warcraft’s 16th anniversary....
As the latest expansion for one of the most popular MMORPGs ever made, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands is keeping people busy. Players are pouring over the endgame content introduced, as well as hoarding gold and hunting for Easter eggs. There are a lot of exciting opportunities in World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Much attention has been given to the new Covenants, but just as exciting are Legendary Powers. These are used to craft Legendary Armor; armor that, supposedly, can help a player measure up to the living legends of World of Warcraft....
World of Warcraft: Classic may not be as wildly popular as it was in the first weeks after the legacy servers launched, but plenty of players still are spending time in the game either raiding away at the current endgame or dominating the PvP scene. The usual player base has also seen a wild influx of activity due to recent world events. As more gamers are stuck at home thanks to social distancing and stay-at-home orders from states and countries, some people are finding a lot more time time to visit Azeroth and spend some with their mains or begin leveling up new alts (even moreso on retail servers, thanks to the experience bonus available)....
World of Warcraft players decide to bring the shut down Legacy server back online after Blizzard offers no update on official Legacy servers during BlizzCon. Over a decade after its intial launch, World of Warcraft is still dominating the MMO realm. The game’s sixth expansion, Legion, launched to very positive reviews a few months ago and Blizzard has a stream of incoming content planned for the rest of the year to keep subscribers busy....
The other night I had an epiphany, it was a wonderful moment. I entered a dungeon to tank on Sedagive, my death knight, and made my usual greetings to the group (my parents always imparted on me the importance of greeting others in order to acknowledge their existence). Immediately, one person in the group chimes in: “Hello all, this is my son’s first time running a dungeon, please don’t kick him, he is a noob....
2020 has been a particularly hard year for the wrestling industry across the globe, forcing it to adapt amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Even one of the largest organizations, WWE, has not been immune to these difficulties, prompting the biggest wrestling promotion in the world to act in questionable ways. Following a controversial decision with regards to streaming just last month, the company has again altered its ruling on the matter....
In the middle of the Summer Game Fest 2021, Thunderful Publishing revealed a rather tranquil trailer for a title called Planet of Lana. Taking inspiration from hand-animated platformers such as Ori and the Blind Forest, this title will actually be an Xbox exclusive game with a release planned for late 2022 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (via Steam and the Windows Store). An official description from the publisher states that the game will be a cinematic puzzle adventure with hand-painted visuals....
Xbox Entertainment Studios, a division of Microsoft’s Xbox team, is working on bringing their own network of original TV content to Xbox One and 360. The studio is currently developing over 12 projects, including a series based on Halo that was announced alongside the Xbox One, to be implemented into Xbox Live. Microsoft plans on competing against Netflix and other streaming services with original content, as well as live coverage of major events, such as the Bonaroo Festival happening in Tennessee this summer....
One of the more beloved features of the PlayStation 4 is the console’s ability to share content such as screenshots taken directly during gameplay. This component has gotten so popular with fans that certain games on the console have a dedicated mode that gives players tools to manipulate and create some truly unique looking screenshots. Games like inFAMOUS: Second Son, Driveclub, and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor are just a few of the games for the PS4 to have embraced “Photo Mode” with creative fan submitted screenshots posted to their various social media channels....
Our quick take Also consider PS4 Pro Read our PlayStation 4 Pro review Xbox One X - 4.5 / 5 Design and connections Measures: 300 x 240 x 60mm / Weight: 3.81kg HDMI 2.0 output (HDMI 2.1 via update) HDCP 2.2 support for native 4K HDR Ethernet & Wi-Fi (802.11ac) 3x USB 3.0 ports Serious specification Custom GPU: 1.172GHz, 40 CUs, 6TF Custom CPU: 2.3GHz, 8 cores 12GB GDDR5 RAM 1TB HDD Entertainment on tap The games Up to 2160p @ 60Hz support for games Xbox Live needed for online play Xbox backward compatibility now includes original Xbox games...
After months of speculation and all kinds of different leaks, Microsoft finally confirmed the existence of the Xbox Series S earlier this week. As added fan service and to keep a cool tradition alive, Microsoft is hiding a fun Master Chief easter egg inside the compact next-generation console. The Xbox Series S may have one of the most untraditional reveals for a console in recent memory as it seemed like everyone knew exactly what it was before Microsoft ever acknowledged the existence of the machine....
Fans eager for more details on Xbox Series X won’t have to wait too long for more information on the upcoming Microsoft console, as head of Xbox Phil Spencer confirms plans are in place in August. In an interview with YouTube channel iJustine, Phil Spencer spoke about the new console and the Xbox Game Showcase that took place the week prior. Spencer confirmed that many questions that still remain regarding the Xbox Series X will be addressed in the month ahead....
Destiny 2 and Bungie have been enjoying a lot of good press over the last few weeks. After announcing the Forsaken expansion, the former Halo developer hosted a livestream showing off what’s to come. From what can be seen, the studio looks to be taking a lot of fan criticism and queries to heart and is trying to make the game better. Now it seems that one particular Xbox executive has an idea of how to make the game even better and bring the community closer together....
Yakuza has such a big variety of things to do that finding what to upgrade is an important choice, one that most end up winging and paying the price. While this is fine for those that simply want to get through the game, the best way through needs some specific skills. From combat to earning the big bucks, Yakuza offers many different avenues to get lost in. These upgrades are the most important for cutting through a lot of the main tasks easily, letting players explore the more creative side of the game freely....
The creator of Yu-Gi-Oh! has apologized for posting politically charged statements on his Instagram account that used some of the characters from the series to criticize the current Japanese government in light of upcoming elections. Kazuki Takahashi is the creator of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series, which eventually led to the creation of a competitive card game of the same name. Yu-Gi-Oh! would go on to become one of the best-selling card games of all time, where it would compete with the likes of Magic: The Gathering and the Pokémon Trading Card Game....
Few Zelda games are as memorable as A Link To The Past, the classic SNES title that redefined the franchise, and paved the way forward for its future successors. It’s a timeless example of what happens when a charming premise, exciting gameplay, and loads of secrets are married to a solid adventure narrative. Speaking of secrets, there are quite a few that many gamers completely miss, even after multiple playthroughs. Many of these secrets can be found in the infamous Dark World, a dystopian version of the Light World with tougher enemies, and far more deadly traps....
What Does Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Mean? Non-volatile memory express (NVM Express or NVMe) is a scalable and high performing host controller interface with command set and streamlined register interface. It is designed for data centers, systems and enterprises that make use of storage based on non-volatile memory. The devices based on NVM Express are available in 2.5 inch form factor devices and as standard-sized PCI express expansion cards. NVM Express can help industries and data centers in meeting the higher performance demands related to non-volatile memory storage....
A glance at the cast list for Thor: Love and Thunder reveals many fan favorites and Academy Award winners. We get Natalie Portman returning to the MCU as Jane Foster, Christian Bale and Russell Crowe crossing over from the DC Universe to play Gorr the God Butcher and Zeus, respectively. With Ragnarok standouts Korg and Valkyrie coming back, there’s really only one major franchise character missing in the latest Asgardian adventure: Loki, Thor’s half-brother and chief antagonist....
With each gaming event this year, Elden Ring fans are clamoring to hear news about the upcoming FromSoftware title. Since its reveal, fans have gone over a year without hearing any substantial news about the game’s progress or release date. As if all that wasn’t bad enough, there are rumors abound about the title that all seem to conflict one another, placing fans in a perpetual state of uncertainty. In times such as this, all players can do is look towards the future, but unfortunately the rest of 2020 isn’t looking good for news either....
Playing digital pinball keeps getting better and better as Zen Studios announces Williams Pinball: Volume 6 coming soon to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows 10, and Steam. Mobile users will continue to have access to the broad range of tables as well as the new ones through the Williams Pinball app on iOS and Google Play. All three of the “new” tables are in fact well-known Williams and Bally pinball classics adapted for a modern age, featuring Funhouse, Space Station, and Dr....
