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Overwatch2gets into the Halloween spirit Halloween is indisputably the best holiday of the year, so naturally, the spookily-themed events in live service games are something I look forward to every October.Overwatchhas always had the best one in my opinion, withJunkenstein’s Revenge(and its annual iterations) being a welcome, stylish PvE switch up to the usual competitive multiplayer formula. I remember when the original Halloween event dropped inOverwatch, and from what I can recall it was the first event of its kind in the game....

It’ll probably come back soon enough, but enjoy the freedom for now Building inFortnitehas been turned off for the brand new season of the game, which just debuted over the weekend. The biggest change? Building is gone. And I have to say, I love it! PC-quick-building is one of the lapsed playerbase’s big pet peeves, and with this gone, the action is focused entirely on maneuvering and shooting. It would be silly to go so far as to say that it makes the game feel “fresh,” but I was able to acclimate very quickly, and even in my first game with Chapter 3 Season 2, I didn’t feel the muscle-memory urge to build....

No entry fee Magic Arena, which is currently in open free beta form, is running a free event from now through January 4. That mode is called “pauper,” a brilliant form ofMagicthat only uses common cards that aregenerally cheapwith the exception of much older cards for other formats like modern. As you might expect from a gametype without super rare/powerful cards in the mix, it opens up a lot of possibilities from match to match....

Smash Bros. Wii U tournament! The new update forSuper Smash Bros.for Wii U and 3DS is out in the wild now, bringing with it new stages, Mii costumes, tournament mode, andbalance changes. Included for free in the update is a K. K. Slider costume for the Mii Gunner, which is probably the best Mii outfit yet — instead of having a gun, you’re carrying Slider’s guitar! Each new piece of premium content is available to purchase separately forvarious pricesor all together in a bundle that runs $9....

I didn’t see a bit of Nietzsche in there Nintendo has dropped a new trailer for next month’sXenoblade Chronicles 3Dentitled “Heir to the Monado.” It features a flashback to when Shulk acquired the mythical sword Monado as well as a few cinematics and battle scenes. you’re able to really see the improved CPU of the New Nintendo 3DS showcased here. This may be the best looking game on the handheld to date, and the action on-screen all seemed to flow smoothly....

The cloud version Guardians of the Galaxyis almost a go, and it’s going to dominate this fairly low-key week head. As is customary for some AAA developers desperate to get their big releases on the heavily-circulated Switch, this is going to be a “cloud version” of the game, so keep that in mind.Guardiansis out on October 26. The other big release this week isSkul: The Hero Slayer, which boasts “100 playable characters” in a rogue-lite format....

Releasing next spring Last May, Oculus released theOculus Go. It’s a $200 standalone headset that was designed to serve as a mid-range virtual reality solution. It’s more accessible than the high-end Oculus Rift which requires a capable computer and lots of space. But, it’s also higher quality than the truly cheap VR experiences like Gear VR. Go was meant to split the difference. At today’s Oculus Connect 5 event in San Jose, Oculus unveiled a new product that builds on the Go’s concept....

This thing is still coming out this month! It’s been 22 years… Pokemon Snapcame out in 1999. Feel old yet? The weird little project that could from HAL Laboratory has withstood the test of time, spurring myriad think pieces about how great the game is and how there should eventually be a sequel. Over two decades later all those photography fans are getting their wish withNew Pokemon Snap, which is under new management via Bandai Namco Studios....

April Fools’ Day is generally one of the most annoying and un-funny days of the year, but forOverwatch 2fans, it’s one players greatly look forward to. The classic “Totally Normalwatch” limited-time mode has returned for April 1, turning the game’s hero pool on its head with fun ability changes in an optional Arcade mode for players to enjoy if they so choose. And that’s what’s arguably the best about it. It’s optional....

Still in closed beta Overwatchis constantly adding new features and tweaks to the core game during its beta session, and another big one is coming. Blizzard has just pushed ranked play into the mix, which has its own divisions in tow. Once players are level 25 they can access the mode, and will still get all of the cosmetic rewards they earn in unranked. The below video does a good job of explaining it all....

Listen Internet, we have a love/hate thing going on lately. While I love your ease of use, free porn, and of course ability to put food in the mouths of my 10 children, sometimes you just annoy the f*ck out of me. Such is the case with Sony news lately. Any anti-Sony rumor is sucked up faster than a porn star with rent to pay. Why? Because the Internet is full of other console fanboys looking to clog the system with their vile untrue rumors, all in the effort to make sure the PlayStation 3 and Sony is a failure — as if what they say on the Internet will ever have anything to do with real-world sales....

We’re in that wierd lull before Thanksgiving where not much is going on. You might be at home doing nothing. You could grab the Rage demo, as it’s up today on Xbox Live. If you haven’t tried it out yet, you should.It may not have fully lived up to the hype, but it’s definitely a good experience that’s worth checking out. PlayStation 3 owners are going to have to wait a bit as the Rage demo won’t hit PSN until December 6....

Greninja, Shulk, and Lucario One of the worst things Nintendo ever did in terms of exacerbating the amiibo situation is make so many retailer-exclusive deals in North America. While everyone all over the world could find any amiibo in any location, the US and Canada often had to hunt at certain stores that only had a paltry few figures in stock, sometimes at multiple spots on the same day. In short, unless you had a spouse or friend who hunted for you, it was nearly impossible to get everything....