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Facebook Bringing Ads to Oculus Quest Apps

This is fucked up.

According to a new report from The Verge, Facebook will soon place ads within Oculus Quest apps. Over the next several weeks, ads will begin appearing in games like Blaston from Resolution Games in addition to two other apps that have yet to be named. Facebook says that they will "expand" the system based on user feedback. It claims that they are aiming to create a "self-sustaining platform" for VR development.

This isn't even the...

Elden Ring: Release Date, Gameplay Trailer, 4K Screenshots

Announced during the Summer Game Fest.

Geoff Keighley is now free of gamer jail. To conclude the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live show, he revealed a brand new gameplay trailer for Elden Ring. Yes, Elden Ring exists. Yes, it's still in development. Yes, it's coming soon.

Elden Ring will be released on January 21, 2022 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Let's just get right into why you're here. The newly revealed...

Battlefield 2042 Officially Releases October 22, 2021

The official announcement confirms most of what was leaked earlier.

Today, DICE and EA finally took the lid off of Battlefield 2042, the next installment of their popular FPS franchise. There are some big changes awaiting players when the game releases on October 22 for PC (Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Battlefield 2042 will support matches with up to 128 players on the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series...

Review: RIG 500 Pro HX Gen 2 Headset for Xbox

Fantastic audio quality at an affordable price.

I was recently given the opportunity to review some new hardware from RIG (they are owned by NACON now). You already saw what I thought about the RIG Pro Compact Wired Controller. It was a solid device with a lot working in its favor. Now, we are looking at the second generation of their 500 Pro headset. Specifically, this review is about the 500 Pro HX, a headset designed for use with the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10....

Review: RIG Pro Compact Wired Controller with Dolby Atmos

Small form factor. Big buttons. Bigger audio.

The new Pro Compact Wired Controller with Dolby Atmos from RIG Gaming (now owned by NACON), is a great controller packed with a lot of features at a great price. There, that is the full review. Thank you all for stopping by to read this and we will see you in the next one!

In all seriousness though, the Pro Compact really is a great controller. I have been using it for the past couple of weeks now in a variety of games on my...

Death's Gambit: Afterlife Doubles Size of Original Game

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Published: 06-12-2021, 02:14 PM

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Death's Gambit: Afterlife Doubles Size of Original Game

The hardcore action-platformer is also coming to Switch this year.

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a massive expansion of 2018's hardcore action-platformer. Not only is the game about to almost double in size, it's also coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year.

White Rabbit and Serenity Forge say that Afterlife doubles the size of the original game. This expansion, of sorts, adds new areas, new storylines, new weapons, abilities, and modes. It also adjusts some elements...

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World War Z: Aftermath Announced

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Published: 06-11-2021, 07:05 PM

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World War Z: Aftermath Announced

Featuring even MORE zombies than before.

World War Z: Aftermath was announced today as part of the IGN Expo. This release will include everything in World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, with the addition of new characters, a new melee system, new undead enemies (rats), and a new first-person mode.

This release will also take advantage of the new console hardware and will run at up to 4K/60FPS on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Three new story locations...

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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Arrives June 30

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Published: 06-11-2021, 06:53 PM

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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Arrives June 30

It's just a visual novel, how messed up can it b-OHMYGOD!

One of 2017's surprise hits, Doki Doki Literature Club, is getting a re-release on June 30. This new release, entitled Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, is coming out for the PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. This new release includes extra content, additional side stories, and updated visuals.

Besides the additional side stories and new visuals, there will be 13 new music tracks, and over 100...

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Haunted Space Gameplay Trailer from IGN Expo

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Published: 06-11-2021, 06:38 PM

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Haunted Space Gameplay Trailer from IGN Expo

Moon's haunted.

Haunted Space got itself a new trailer today courtesy of the IGN Expo. This atmospheric horror flight-sim was first revealed back in the far off time of March 2021. The game is currently in development from Italian Games Factory and coming out on the Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. There is no release date.

This new trailer is from in-engine footage. It showcases "exhilarating dogfights, ship crafting, and battles with giant spacefaring...

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SkateBird Release Date Set for August 12

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Published: 06-11-2021, 06:03 PM

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SkateBird Release Date Set for August 12

Birb.

Glass Bottom Games announced today that SkateBird will roll its way on August 12, 2021 for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, Itch.io, Xbox Game Pass, and Amazon Luna.

SkateBird allows you to drop into mini skateparks that "turn everyday objects into bird-sized obstacles." Players will pull off a variety of tricks around the park as they string together combos and complete challenges to unlock new gear, new cosmetics, and...

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WitcherCon Announced for July

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Published: 06-11-2021, 02:39 PM

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WitcherCon Announced for July

A virtual fan event is being cooked up for July.

CD Projekt Red and Netflix just announced a virtual fan event called WitcherCon. This "global online celebration of The Witcher franchise" will take place on July 9, 2021.

The two companies are coming together to "present the first ever multi-format event dedicated to The Witcher universe." This event will offer up something for Witcher fans new and old. This will bring together the worlds of The Witcher...

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Fallout 76 Ditching Battle Royale Mode

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Published: 06-11-2021, 02:16 PM

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Fallout 76 Ditching Battle Royale Mode

A lack of players is cited as the reason.

Bethesda announced that they will be removing the Nuclear Winter battle royale game mode from Fallout 76. This mode will be pulled from the ongoing online game at some point this September. This comes from the company's latest Inside the Vault blog posting.

As with most of these decisions, the move to shut down this game mode came down to the fact that it was losing players over time. Players simply preferred to partake...

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Resident Evil Netflix Series Cast Revealed

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Published: 06-11-2021, 01:26 PM

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Resident Evil Netflix Series Cast Revealed

This live-action show is currently in production.

Netflix revealed the cast for their live-action Resident Evil series that is currently in production.

The cast includes Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, Paola Nunez, and Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker.

Keep in mind that this Netflix "TV" series is separate from the reboot of the live-action Resident Evil films. Both this live-action TV series and film reboot are also separate...

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When should you raise the stakes in Poker?

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Published: 06-11-2021, 01:15 PM
When should you raise the stakes in Poker?

Understanding when the best time to raise the poker stakes is essential to getting the best from your game time whether it’s playing online or with friends.

Raising at the right time can be a crucial component in winning the game. You may have a great hand, or you may be bluffing your way to the winnings.

Assessing the other players at the table will give you some indicators of the best way to play your game.

Let’s cover the fundamentals of what...

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The Anacrusis Announced from Stray Bombay Company

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Published: 06-10-2021, 07:01 PM

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The Anacrusis Announced from Stray Bombay Company

Left 4 Dead in space? Left 4 Dead in space with aliens.

Stray Bombay Company, the new development studio started by Valve alum Chet Faliszek and Riot Games alum Kimberly Voll, finally revealed their first project after forming about two years ago. Their first title seems like familiar territory for the Faliszek, who worked on such franchises as Half-Life, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and yes, Left 4 Dead.

His new title, The Anacrusis, looks to take a ton of inspiration...

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Tons of Data Hacked from Internal EA Servers

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Published: 06-10-2021, 06:33 PM

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Tons of Data Hacked from Internal EA Servers

CD Projekt Red isn't the only studio facing cybersecurity woes.

According to Vice, EA has suffered a massive data theft at the hands of hackers. Some 780GB of data has reportedly been stolen from EA's servers, including the source code for FIFA 21, code for FIFA's matchmaking servers, the Frostbite engine, software development kits (SDKs), and more. Sources provided screenshots of the hackers offering up the code for sale on various "underground hacking forums."
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Metal Slug Tactics Announced

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Published: 06-10-2021, 06:15 PM

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Metal Slug Tactics Announced

Metal Slug switches genres.

SNK is working on a new entry in the Metal Slug franchise, only this one is a little different. Instead of being a run and gun shooter like you are used to, this new title will instead be a tactical RPG game with roguelike elements.

Metal Slug Tactics takes the franchise and puts it on its head. Though no release date has been set yet, the newly revealed trailer should give you a good idea of what the game is all about. This game is being developed...

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Cold War and Warzone Season 4 Begins June 17

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Published: 06-10-2021, 06:03 PM

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Cold War and Warzone Season 4 Begins June 17

The sky is falling.

Season 4 for both Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War and Call of Duty Warzone was revealed today during the Summer Game Fest. Satellites are apparently just falling out of orbit and landing wherever they damn well please.

This new season begins June 17th. ...

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Death Stranding Director's Cut Announcement Has Major Metal Gear Vibes

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Published: 06-10-2021, 05:54 PM

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Death Stranding Director's Cut Announcement Has Major Metal Gear Vibes

Norman Reedus is still working out how to do the box thing.

Hideo Kojima made a special appearance on Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live event today. I mean, is that really a surprise to anybody? During a brief interview with Keighley, Kojima briefly talked about how things were going in Japan (they have a State of Emergency), and his future projects (he didn't say much but referenced 9/11?). He also showed off a new trailer.

What is that trailer? Well, it's...

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Reveal Trailer, Release Date, and Story Details

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Published: 06-10-2021, 05:30 PM

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Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Reveal Trailer, Release Date, and Story Details

It's like Borderlands, but not.

To kick off the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live event today, Gearbox and 2K announced Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. This is a spin-off game based on the world of Borderlands but it's not quite Borderlands. There are several key differences, which we'll touch upon in a moment.

Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is current in development for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is currently...

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New Trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

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Published: 06-10-2021, 05:15 PM

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New Trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

They are the things that go bump in the night.

A new trailer for the upcoming third entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology series was shown off today during the Summer Game Fest. The upcoming title, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, is current in development by Supermassive Games. This new title is coming out on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

This latest entry from the Man of Medan developers takes us to Iraq in...

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Tales of Arise New Summer Game Fest Trailer

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Published: 06-10-2021, 04:59 PM

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Tales of Arise New Summer Game Fest Trailer

Get a new look at the latest in the "Tales of..." franchise.

During the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live event, a new trailer was shown off for Tales of Arise. In addition to the trailer, we also have word about the different editions being offered for the game from Bandai Namco. Check it all out below.

Tales of Arise is out September 10, 2021 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. ...

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Evil Dead: The Game - First Gameplay Trailer

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Published: 06-10-2021, 04:47 PM

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Evil Dead: The Game - First Gameplay Trailer

Hail to the king, baby!

Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games released a new gameplay trailer for Evil Dead: The Game during the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live event. This wouldn't be an Evil Dead experience if they couldn't get Bruce Campbell on board, but they thankfully did just that. His likeness and voice will be a big part of the game as he once again portrays the evil killing, chainsaw wielding, one line speaking Ash Williams.

Today's new gameplay trailer gives us...

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Salt and Sacrifice Announced, Sequel to Salt and Sanctuary

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Published: 06-10-2021, 04:38 PM

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Salt and Sacrifice Announced, Sequel to Salt and Sanctuary

A new Soulslike is on the horizon.

Ska Studios (they came before Reggae Studios I guess), just announced that a sequel to their popular Soulslike game, Salt and Sanctuary, is in development. The new game comes with a new name, Salt and Sacrifice, but will retain its side-scrolling visual style.

This game is in development for the PlayStation 5 and PC and is expected to be released in Q1 of 2022.

Players will be able to customize their character based off of...

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Out Now

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Published: 06-10-2021, 04:15 PM

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Out Now

Available now for the PlayStation 5 only.

The PlayStation 5 exclusive release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is now available. This release includes the original Final Fantasy VII Remake with some updated visuals, faster load times, and an entirely new chapter starring Yuffie.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is $69.99 (USD) for the Standard Edition or $89.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. ...

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CD Projekt Red Reveals Severity of Hack

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Published: 06-10-2021, 04:06 PM

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CD Projekt Red Reveals Severity of Hack

They revealed this while everyone was busy watching Summer Game Fest.

Right in the middle of the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live, CD Projekt Red took to Twitter to reveal just how severe the cyberattack was against their studio. Yeah, they actually did it when everyone was distracted elsewhere, perhaps in an effort to minimize the attention brought to it. I can't say that did them a whole lot of good though.

Despite their efforts, CDPR says that they were unable to contain...

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Elden Ring: Release Date, Gameplay Trailer, 4K Screenshots

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Published: 06-10-2021, 03:43 PM

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Elden Ring: Release Date, Gameplay Trailer, 4K Screenshots

Announced during the Summer Game Fest.

Geoff Keighley is now free of gamer jail. To conclude the Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live show, he revealed a brand new gameplay trailer for Elden Ring. Yes, Elden Ring exists. Yes, it's still in development. Yes, it's coming soon.

Elden Ring will be released on January 21, 2022 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Let's just get right into why you're here. The newly revealed...

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Battlefield 2042 Specialist Details

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Published: 06-09-2021, 03:50 PM

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Battlefield 2042 Specialist Details

Battlefield 2042 will ship with 10 Specialists at launch.

DICE and EA just released the first details on the first four Specialists included with Battlefield 2042. Though we only have details on four Specialists so far, there seems to be a total of 10 Specialists planned for inclusion at the launch of the game.

Specialists are Battlefield 2042's answer to the typical Classes. Each Specialist includes one unique Specialty and one unique Trait. The rest of their loadout is...

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Battlefield 2042 Map Names and Locations

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Published: 06-09-2021, 03:09 PM

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Battlefield 2042 Map Names and Locations

First details on the 7 launch maps revealed by EA.

The names and first details on the 7 launch maps shipping with Battlefield 2042 were just revealed. And before you go off about how there's "only 7 maps" you have to understand this: These maps are large, very large.

According to JackFrags, the scale of the maps is impressively large with at least one, Breakaway, being about the same size as PUBG's Vikendi map. And how big is Vikendi? It's 5.9km². So, we're looking at maps...

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Call of Duty Warzone is Getting a New WWII Map Later this Year

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Published: 06-09-2021, 01:20 PM

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Call of Duty Warzone is Getting a New WWII Map Later this Year

Verdansk will have some competition when the new Call of Duty releases later this year.

It appears as though Call of Duty Warzone will finally get a fresh map for players to dive into. When Call of Duty: Vanguard launches later in 2021 it will ship with a single player campaign, traditional multiplayer, and Zombies modes set in European and Pacific theaters of World War II.

According to VGC, this new Call of Duty release will also include a significant tie-in to the ever...

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Overwatch Getting a Crossplay Beta

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Published: 06-09-2021, 12:49 PM

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Overwatch Getting a Crossplay Beta

Heroes on all platforms can soon play together.

Blizzard announced that a crossplay beta is coming very soon to Overwatch. This will allow players on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch to team up and play with one another. This crossplay beta is coming thanks to a new update for Battle.net. This update also merges friends lists from different territories.

In order to enable this crossplay beta, you will have to log into your Battle.net account and link your console accounts....

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Battlefield 2042 Officially Releases October 22, 2021

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Published: 06-09-2021, 10:46 AM

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Battlefield 2042 Officially Releases October 22, 2021

The official announcement confirms most of what was leaked earlier.

Today, DICE and EA finally took the lid off of Battlefield 2042, the next installment of their popular FPS franchise. There are some big changes awaiting players when the game releases on October 22 for PC (Steam, Origin, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Battlefield 2042 will support matches with up to 128 players on the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series...

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Battlefield 2042 Key Art, Screens, Release Date, and Details Leaked from Origin

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Published: 06-09-2021, 09:25 AM

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Battlefield 2042 Key Art, Screens, Release Date, and Details Leaked from Origin

Get ready for massive maps that support up to 128 players.

At present, the Battlefield YouTube channels is counting down to when they will actually reveal the first new trailer for the upcoming Battlefield game. However, Origin spilled the beans on themselves earlier today. For a brief period of time, Origin had screenshots, key art, and details all up and publicly viewable for the new Battlefield title.

Speaking of which, it looks like the new Battlefield is called Battlefield...

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Fortnite Now Has Alien Invasions, Rick and Morty, and More

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Published: 06-08-2021, 04:21 PM

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Fortnite Now Has Alien Invasions, Rick and Morty, and More

The aliens aren't coming, they're already here.

Fortnite lore is weird. Yes, the battle royale game does have lore and a lot of it. The latest story beat kicked off today with Chapter 2 Season 7. The latest season is entitled "INVASION" and yes, it involves aliens. It also includes a Rick and Morty crossover as well? There's probably more but it's hard to keep up with all of it.

Anyway, according to today's announcement, "the fate of the island is...

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