Yet another organization has pulled out of sponsoring an Overwatch team, as Spanish Esports Organization Movistar Riders has announced they’re dropping theirs. Uncertainty about the forthcoming Overwatch League was once again cited as the cause. Continue reading Movistar Riders announce departure of their Overwatch team
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Doomfist announced by Blizzard, available on PTR
After months of speculation, Blizzard has finally announced Doomfist. The West-African Talon leader has arrived on the scene with an animated short, a developer update video, and an impressive kit. Continue reading Doomfist announced by Blizzard, available on PTR
Cuphead developers confirm it will not release on PS4
PS4 owners will have to play highly anticipated run-and-gun platformer Cuphead at a friend’s house, as the developers confirmed on a NeoGaf forum that it’s exclusive to PC and Xbox One. Continue reading Cuphead developers confirm it will not release on PS4
Activision CEO: We’re ‘experimenting’ with Crash Bandicoot, ‘could lead to other things’
The Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy isn’t Dark Souls, but it has soared to the top of charts since its release on Friday. The nostalgia-inducing platformer beat out Horizon: Zero Dawn as the UK’s number one single-format boxed release of the year. Continue reading Activision CEO: We’re ‘experimenting’ with Crash Bandicoot, ‘could lead to other things’
Sledgehammer Games confirms COD WWII not coming to Nintendo Switch
In the ongoing saga of Nintendo’s quest for Third-Party Support, fans can cross another popular title off the list. Sledgehammer games confirmed in an AMA that Call of Duty WWII will not be coming to the Nintendo Switch. This comes in light of multiple developers either not porting their games to the Switch, or being very careful in doing so. Continue reading Sledgehammer Games confirms COD WWII not coming to Nintendo Switch
Amid the latest rumors, we speculate way too hard on Doomfist
With Doomfist hype rearing it’s head once more, and Terry Crews teasing us yet again, all eyes turn to the Savior/Scourge/Successor of Numbani. Given a recent leak that the next big patch, 1.13, is titled “Doomfist / Summer Games,” is pretty safe to say it’s not crazy to do some speculation. Although, what do we really know about Continue reading Amid the latest rumors, we speculate way too hard on Doomfist
Ubisoft hit with DDoS attack
Servers across multiple Ubisoft games went down earlier today in what the company blamed on a DDoS attack.
Star Fox 2 developers celebrate release after 22 years
Finally, the developers of Star Fox 2 can have a drink. With the release of the SNES Classic Edition, Star Fox 2 will be included in the bundle. The Star Fox sequel was originally set to release in the summer of 1995, and was a major step up from the original in terms of graphics, as it took advantage of a 3D game engine, which allows players to experience more than the linear gameplay of the original. Continue reading Star Fox 2 developers celebrate release after 22 years
Nintendo announces release date for SNES Classic Edition, with Star Fox 2 playable
“The golden age of 16-bit gaming returns,” Nintendo announced, as they set a release date for the SNES Classic Edition. The miniature version of the classic console comes with 21 games, and has a price tag set at $79.99. It comes with two controllers, and memorable titles like Super Mario World, Zelda: A Link To The Past, Super Metroid, F-Zero, Star Fox, and Donkey Kong Country.
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eSports: Yikes! rebrands as Arc6
Yikes! announced last night they’re officially changing their name to Arc6, and will compete in today’s Contenders matches under the new name and logo.
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