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Call of Duty Will Be on Game Pass Day One

A huge factor in the Activision Blizzard acquisition at Microsoft was Call of Duty. Most years, the annual release of the popular military shooter ends up in the top five games in total sales. Its battle royale mode, Warzone, continues to boast a…

Xbox Stays Vague About Multiplatform Future

A huge topic of conversation in gaming the past few weeks has been Xbox’s approach to exclusive titles. With newly acquired studios boosting their owned IP library, rumors that Xbox-owned games would head to other consoles caused an uproar. In a podcast…

Sony Says the PS5 Era Will Begin Winding Down

The PlayStation 5 is the most popular console of this generation. With top-tier exclusives and a huge player base in major countries like the United States and Japan, it’s hard to see the PS5 as anything but a success. It certainly has…

Nintendo eShop Offers Mario vs. Donkey Kong Demo

Demos can be a huge help in deciding how to spend your hard-earned money. If you try a game and love it, then you know you’re clear to pick it up on release day. If you’re not loving it, then it might…

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Costume Variations Revealed

Bandai Namco Entertainment has done well taking our favorite manga and anime and making them serviceable action-fighting games. The next game in their anime-to-game lineup launched today, February 2nd, and brings us into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. A new trailer for…

Tencent CEO Disappointed in Gaming Achievements

Tencent is involved in a number of major games. From Fortnite and NBA 2K Online to League of Legends, the company has heavily invested in games studios and even acquired some of them for their own output. Despite becoming a mainstay in the development and…

Twitch Increases Revenue Shares for Partners

Twitch is no longer the only name for streaming games, but it certainly stays atop of the conversation. While YouTube Gaming and Kick have drawn major streamers away from the platform, Twitch continues to be a mainstay in the online gaming world.…

Ace Combat 7 Coming to Nintendo Switch

The Ace Combat franchise is one of the most recognizable and beloved combat flight series in gaming. Its last release, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, pleased long-time fans as well as newcomers with jaw-dropping sky-high action. One of the few places you couldn’t play…

Where Will the Pokemon Franchise Go in 2024?

Let’s start with an obvious statement: The Pokémon franchise is a massive juggernaut in gaming, manga, anime, merchandise, and just about every other element of consumerism. The latest games in the mainline series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, sold incredibly well and did push the…

Three Gaming Surprises in 2023 We’re Still Processing

2023 is going to go down as a historic year in video games. From a hotly contested Game of the Year debate to shadow drops, canceled projects, and historic layoffs, the gaming industry is in great shape financially and in absolute turmoil…