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Fortnite‘s next update will be the start of a new era for the battle royale game. On Sunday, Epic Games live streamed a special event that saw the game’s map blown up by rockets, a meteor, and warped into a black hole. The live stream is currently ongoing, focusing on the black hole which will

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. In the realm of video games at least, the 1980s was a comparatively sunny period: it was the era that gave us bright and cheerful classics like Super Mario Bros., Bubble Bobble, and Monty Mole. Yet beneath that pleasant exterior stirred something darker and much nastier. Just

Fortnite‘s next update will be the start of a new era for the battle royale game. On Sunday, Epic Games live streamed a special event that saw the game’s map blown up by rockets, a meteor, and warped into a black hole. The live stream is currently ongoing, focusing on the black hole which will

Rich Briggs, senior brand director for Marvel’s Avengers developer Crystal Dynamics, recently spoke to Comicbook regarding the length of the upcoming game and the studio’s long-term ambition for the project. “We’re not putting exact numbers on it just yet, but you can expect something comparable to what we’ve done in the past,” says Briggs. “If you

Valve is adding a new feature to Steam that will allow you to play local multiplayer games with friends online.  The feature, called Remote Play Together, will enter its beta period on October 21. The basic idea is that any game that offers split-screen play or any other versions of local multiplayer will soon be playable

Being the oldest of the three major current console platforms, you’d think Nintendo would pay the most respect to its long legacy of much-beloved games and franchises. After all, the company has been trading for well over 130 years now, having entered the electronic era in the early 1970s before quite literally changing the game

Fortnite‘s next update will seemingly be the start of a new era for the game.  This information comes from an apparent leak on the Italian iOS app store which showcases a screenshot of Fortnite that includes the words “Capitolo 2.” That translates to Chapter 2, which is s pretty bold phrase to use in relation

A report by The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Ubisoft is working on a slew of animated series based on some of their most popular games.  There are a few projects involved in this new development, but we’ve got a feeling that the one that’s going to grab the most attention is Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon

While watching your favorite horror movies, you may have missed one of the gaming industry’s favorite pastimes: adapting great scary films into games. From The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween to Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street, all of these franchises have been adapted into video games at one or another. Many

A Washington man has been accused of robbing video game developer and publisher Valve and stealing roughly $40,000 worth of equipment and goods from their office.  This strange story involves a man named Shawn Shaputis who is currently named on several arrest warrants and is due to appear in court soon. While one of his previous

Horror has long been somewhat free from the contempt that familiarity brings. At worst, the genre’s oldest trappings (dark and stormy nights, pearl white ghosts, bats, witches, and vampires) usually put a smile on your face as you recall your earliest memories of not only being scared, but being treated as if you were old

More than 20 years after its release, Symphony of the Night is still fondly remembered as the best game in the Castlevania series. To some fans, it might even be the greatest game of all time. And its tight controls, CD soundtrack, and impeccably-designed labyrinthine castle still hold up incredibly well today. However, Symphony of the Night

Doom 64, an infamous part of the Doom legacy, is coming to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and PC.  Following the releases of Doom, Doom II, and Doom 3 on Nintendo’s hybrid platform, id has confirmed that they are also bringing Doom 64 to the Nintendo Switch. If you’re suddenly wondering why they are

Sony is preparing to unveil its next-generation console. The PlayStation 5, as it it’s officially called, will be Sony’s latest foray into gaming after dominating the current generation of consoles with the PS4.  The real question is how the new console will perform against its immediate competitor, Xbox Scarlett, Microsoft’s own next-gen machine, which boasts powerful

Major new additions to World of Warcraft Classic and World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth have been confirmed by Blizzard.  For WoW Classic fans, the big news is that the Dire Maul dungeon will be added to the game on October 15. Previously, Dire Maul was supposed to be added to WoW Classic during the

For many, Kevin Conroy is the definitive voice of Batman and Bruce Wayne, with his performances in Batman: The Animated Series and Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham games earning him legions of adoring fans. However, it sounds like WB Montreal has not recruited the actor to reprise his role in the studio’s upcoming Batman game. Little is

Netflix has officially renewed its Castlevania animated series for a third season. Season 3 will be the show’s longest yet, with 10 episodes of vampire-killing action (and maybe a little more Emo Dracula).  Castlevania has turned out to be the shining light of video game adaptations. While the history of bad video game movies and

This is not a drill: Red Dead Redemption 2 is actually coming to the PC.  “Today, we’re proud to announce that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC on November 5th, with special bonuses available to players who pre-purchase through the Rockstar Games Launcher starting October 9th,” reads a post on the Rockstar Games

The Writers Guild of America has decided to drop their award for video game writing due to a supposed lack of viable candidates.   “There won’t be a Videogame Writing Award in 2020.” says a WGA spokesperson in a statement to IGN. The same representative noted that the award may return when “there is a critical

In Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds, corporations have colonized and branded the furthest reaches of space. It’s a terrifying look at a dystopian future that may come to pass. For some, though, The Outer Worlds is also about the past. Many fans have waited a long time to play another Obsidian RPG with the same impressive

Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, will be the sixth playable character in Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers game.  As revealed at NYCC 2019, Ms. Marvel will join the game’s roster of playable characters and will be voiced by Sandra Saad. We previously mentioned something similar following SDCC 2019, but it was just a rumor at that time.

Marvel has revealed a new virtual reality experience called Avengers: Damage Control.  Details are surprisingly thin about what this thing actually is, but from what we can gather from the business speak and congratulatory information released thus far, Damage Control is going to be a VR event that you will have to book tickets for

It’s the geekiest time of the year for New York City with the return of New York Comic Con, and we here at Den of Geek have all hands on deck to bring you the latest news, trailers, and highlights from inside the convention! Book mark this page to keep up with everything you need

Skydance Interactive, a division of Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment, is working on a VR Walking Dead game called The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. Before you look away at the thought of another Walking Dead game (and a VR title to boot), consider that there are a couple of interesting things about this title that set it

We’ve teamed up with our friends at XSplit to give away premium licenses of their live streaming and video-mixing software. Three random readers will each win a three-year premium license, which gives you access to XSplit Broadcaster, XSplit Gamecaster, and XSplit VCam. All other entrants will receive a one-month premium license (you’re practically guaranteed a

Sony has announced a major overhaul to the PlayStation Now service that lowers its monthly price and adds some major new games to the service.  Starting today, PS Now will only cost U.S. subscribers $9.99 a month. The service previously cost $19.99 a month for users in the same region. You can also subscribe to

It appears that all the major mainline Fallout games are going to be bundled in the Fallout Legacy Collection set to release later this year.  This news comes from a posting on Amazon Germany which seemingly shows the collection off ahead of its intended reveal date. Based on the information posted on that site, it

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. Release Date: Sept. 25, 2019Platforms: iOS (reviewed), AndroidDeveloper: NintendoPublisher: NintendoGenre: Racing It’s never nice to be disappointed by a game, but sadly that’s exactly what has happened – for rather a lot of people, it seems – with the launch of Mario Kart Tour. We were excited by the prospect of playing

Bungie’s next expansion for Destiny 2 is called Shadowkeep and it takes place on the Moon, where Guardians will face off against the Hive once again. Shadowkeep is a “completely standalone” experience, meaning you won’t have to buy last year’s Forsaken expansion, the Annual Pass, or the base game to play it. That should definitely make things less confusing for

This article comes from Den of Geek UK. While it may have started out the current generation a little rocky, Xbox One has more than proven itself as a solid place to play in 2019 – with great games like Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 4, and the recently released Gears 5 all shining on the platform.