Summary The PlayStation exclusivity deals withCall of Dutyhave officially come to an end after a nine-year streak. Microsoft forged the original timed exclusivity deal withCall of Duty, securing Xbox 360 gamers early access to new multiplayer maps. 2014’sCall of Duty: Advanced Warfarewas the last game with Xbox timed-exclusivity, with PlayStation stepping in from 2015’sCall of Duty: Black Ops 3onward. PlayStation’sCall of Dutyexclusivity deals have proven to be significantly more controversial than Xbox’s....

Black Friday is officially underway, and most popular gaming consoles, including thePS5,Xbox Series S,Nintendo Switch, andASUS ROG Ally X, are already on sale at excellent discounts. As anticipated, Valve has also put theLCD Steam Deckon sale at up to25% offas part of its Steam Autumn Sale event. The 64GB model has already sold out, but you’re able to pick up the 512GB model at a reduced price of $337 instead of the usual $450 list price....

Summary Curve Animation has released a new update forLiar’s Bar, which includes an interesting Chaos Mode ruleset. This newLiar’s Bargame mode should bring even more stakes to the already heart-racing party game. Liar’s Barwas undoubtedly one of the surprise hits of 2024. It was one of thegames that surpassed expectations the mostthis year, given it was on so few players' radars before its Early Access release. The game combines the Liar’s Dice and Liar’s Deck games with Russian Roulette, all presented with a cast of bizarre humanoid animal characters and a cartoony art style....

Summary Magic: The Gatheringwas marred by a few controversies in the latter half of 2024, between the Commander bans and the debacle that followed and the poorly-received launch of Marvel Secret Lair drops, but things are likely looking up at the beginning of next year. While 2025 may not be entirely a positive year for the game, mainly due toMagic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond sets being Standard-legal and the fact that this decision was met with backlash, a good shift is bound to happen....

Summary While the arrival ofDaredevil: Born Again, there has been much rejoicing among its fans from back when it was a Netflix original show and didn’t have any sort of tie into the MCU. After all, when the first episode hits,Daredevil: Born Againwill officially usher in one of the most popular Marvel Comics characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The show will also be bringing some of the characters that were fan favorites along with the hero of Hell’s Kitchen as well as some iconic villains that haven’t been part of the MCU before....

Summary A prominentMarvel Rivalsleaker has shared news that the hero Blade could be coming to the game in the near future. NetEase Games' upcoming title recently went gold and is preparing for release.Marvel Rivalshad a very successful beta earlier in 2024 and is hoping to keep that momentum up through launch. Marvel’s latest game is a third-person team-based hero shooter where players can engage in competitive PVP action. Since its beta,Marvel Rivalshas been busy announcing new charactersand maps....

Marvel Rivalsis a live-service third-person shooter game, enabling players to build teams of six different Heroes. you’re able to mix and match across three different roles to come up with your own strategy, as well as synergy and Team-Up picks. From iconic villains from the Marvel franchise to the Avengers themselves, there are plenty of different characters, each coming with their own ability kit and unique playstyle. As part of account personalization, players can create and choose their own usernames....

Except for the information unveiled as part of last year’s devastating Insomniac Games leak, very little is known about the highly anticipatedMarvel’s Wolverine. It’s hard to determine the extent of theleak’s damage to the project and Insomniac’s broader marketingplans, but it very well could have pushed back an official gameplay reveal, and such a delay may now be ratcheting up expectations from gaming audiences. Marvel’s Wolverineis something of an interesting prospect....

Quick Links Following the conclusion of the Holiday Treasures dig event,Monopoly GOplayers can now enjoy their favorite Peg-E Prize Drop minigame. It’s the first Prize Drop since the new album season started and is surely packed with exciting prizes. While luck plays a huge role in Peg-E Prize Drop, the right strategy can make all the difference when it comes to winning big. This guide covers everything you need to know about theMonopoly GOevents planned for July 15, 2025, and includes the best strategy tomaximize your rewards in Peg E Prize Droptoday....

The world ofOne Pieceis home to great fighters who adapt and thrive despite facing challenges. In the series, these individuals stand out, not just for their strength but for their determination to keep fighting for their ideals, no matter the cost. Whether it is to protect their legacy or their loved ones, these fighters all have something they fight for to achieve their ambitions. Eiichiro Oda’sOne Pieceportrays that true strength lies not only in physical prowess but also in the courage to rise again through many characters in the series....

Summary Quick Links Shoto Todoroki is one of the most brilliant characters inMy Hero Academiaand he has maintained this position for quite a long time. In the main story, fans knew him to be one of the brightest heroes, especially because he was brimming with potential that couldone day see him surpass even All Mightif his father was to be believed. Of course, after enduring all the abuse that he did, Shoto could have easily become a villain, just like Toya, but his kind heart saw to it that he never lost sight of what he truly wanted and that he ended up becoming a Hero to be proud of....

Since the release ofThe Last of Us’final chapter back in 2020, speculation has run rampant aboutNaughty Dog’s next big project. Of course,Naughty Dog’s continued focus onThe Last of Usthrough remakes, remasters, and a wildly successful TV show adaptation has resulted in a lot of discussion being centered on a third entry in the trilogy, but Naughty Dog has also confirmed that it is working on something else. The Last of Us 3has been confirmed as well, but it will likely come after this newNaughty Dogproject, as it is reportedly still in pre-production....

Summary No Man’s Skyhas released a new experimental branch for Steam users that tests some fixes for various issues impacting the game. While the changes being tested in this experimental branch are smaller, they could improve the gameplay experience for those playingNo Man’s Skyin 2024. DespiteNo Man’s Skylaunching in 2016, Hello Games still releases regular updates to improve the game and add new content. WhileNo Man’s Skyreceived a mixed reception at launch, the amount of effort put into the game over the years has made it widely regarded as one of the most impressive redemption arcs in gaming....