Backyard Sports is back from the grave and fans are ecstatic

Playground Productions gave fans a shot of nostalgia by announcing a relaunch of the iconic Backyard Sports franchise, including film, television, and merchandise. In 1997, Backyard Baseball became a hit sensation and captured the hearts of children who were first getting into video games. The series later expanded to basketball, skateboarding, hockey, and soccer. In an interview withVariety, Backyard Sports creator and Playground Productions founder and CEO Lindsay Barnett said, “Backyard Sports’ is more than just a game; it’s a cherished part of childhood for millions of people....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 345 words · Alexandria Dickerson

Black Myth: Wukong shatters Steam records for players on launch day

Black Myth: Wukong has had an explosive launch and instantly cemented itself as one of Steam’s most-played games of all time, second overall for concurrent players. Black Myth: Wukongput on a masterclass in building prerelease hype. Since its initial reveal four years ago, it has been one of the most anticipated video games of the generation. Despite someconcerns about PC performance from prospective players, the game launched to positive critical reception, includingour own reviewwhich calls it “one of the most striking marriages of graphical prowess and artistic vision”....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Patty White

Black Ops 6 fans fear Batman-inspired weapon will be OP in multiplayer

A homing throwing knife that resembles the remote control Batarang from the Batman franchise is featured in the Black Ops 6 campaign, and fans fear it will wreak havoc in multiplayer. CharlieIntel shared aclipof the new equipment item, which resembles the remote-controlled Batarang from several Batman games. Call of Duty’s homing throwing knife works the same: players have complete control of the knife and can maneuver around obstacles until reaching their target....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 330 words · Jonathan Mata

Borderlands 4 teaser reveals new art style and release window

It’s been almost 5 years sinceBorderlands3 came out and, though its had a number of content updates since it released, the series has been long overdue for a new mainline entry. With most wanting toforget the film adaptation and move on, Borderlands 4 has a lot to live up to in terms of story and presentation. Though the initial trailer doesn’t reveal much in terms of gameplay, it does give fans of the series a few details to work with....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Ryan Jackson

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 13 reveals shocking truth about Naruto’s biggest fight

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 13 reveals what was supposed to happen to Naruto during his fight against Isshiki Otsutsuki. The Naruto vs. Isshiki battle is one of the highlights of theBoruto animeand manga. It not only showsNarutoat peak power with the Baryon Mode but also has the series’ most tragic moment. As repayment for the huge power-up,Kuramasacrifices himself to save his jinchuriki. However, that wasn’t meant to be – at least in most timelines....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Frank Cohen

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 13 teases the rise of another Shinju

Boruto Two Blue Vortex Chapter 13 paves the way for a new villain as the Shinju wait for a new member to join them. From the beginning ofBoruto Two Blue Vortex, the Shinju has acted as the primary antagonists. After being introduced inChapter 4, Jura, Hidari, Mamushi, and Matsuri invade Konoha looking forNaruto Uzumaki, the jinchuriki ofKurama. The four of them – particularly Jura and Hidari – have proven to be very powerful opponents....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 385 words · Ruben Baker

Civilization 7: Release date, trailers, platforms & editions

Release date Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 is currently in development, and if you’re eager to learn about its release date, platforms, and system requirements, you’ve come to the right place. Nearly eight years have passed since Firaxis released Civilization 6. Since then, they’ve kept busy creating numerous DLCs. But now, the developer finally has a new installment to share with fans of the series. According to the Lead Designer, this one is set to be “the biggest and most ambitious game” they’ve ever made....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 340 words · Michael Burke

Deadpool & Wolverine’s most heartbreaking tribute came from Ryan Reynolds

The most heartbreaking moment in Deadpool & Wolverine didn’t occur inside the movie, but in a touching tribute written by star Ryan Reynolds. Deadpool & Wolverinewas filled to the brim with unforgettable moments thanks to the inclusion of countlesscameosandvariantsfrom the Marvel universe. However, the most important and heartbreaking sequence of the movie came during the credits where Reynolds placed a loving tribute to co-star Rob Delaney’s deceased son, Henry. He continued, “If there’s a bright side, even more people are seeing Henry’s name in the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Kayla Taylor

Destiny 2 Exotic is nuking enemies after huge damage buff

A huge buff to Aggressive Scout Rifles inUpdate 8.0.5has turned a fan favorite cowboy Exotic into one of Destiny 2’s best primary weapons for dealing with Minor combatants. Additionally, DMT receives a further 40% damage boost against minor combatants due to it being an Exotic weapon. With this boost applied on top of the universal buff, it nowdeals 19,608 damage against red barsin dungeon-level content. This is increased by 25% when Cranial Spike is procced, resulting in Special ammo levels of DPS on a primary....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Robert Richard

Destiny 2 finally adds new method for hunting specific exotic class item perks

Destiny 2 developers are finally introducing a new way for Guardians to hunt for specific perks on their exotic class items, letting them chase for the perfect rolls. Bungie’s looter shooterDestiny 2is all about picking up new weapons and gear to upgrade your Guardian to their maximum potential. Whether that be combining an exotic weapon and armor piece, rolling for the perfect stats, or even theory crafting a new build, it’s all about getting more powerful....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 353 words · Jennifer Hopkins

Diablo 4 players stumped by “impossible” Mythic Unique drop

An insanely rare Mythic Unique drop has Diablo 4 players questioning how it’s even possible. Diablo 4 Season 5has made some really positive changes to the game, even ifsome initial bugs have whittled down the enthusiasm. The titularInfernal Hordeshave been called ‘the best thing to happen to the game’ and they have even managed tooutshine the Artificer’s Pit. Almost equally well received were the buffs to thenewly minted Mythic Uniqueswhich are now even more sought after than they were when we called them Ubers....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 373 words · Marcia Rodriguez

Final Fantasy 16 PC: Best settings for Steam Deck

Final Fantasy 16 is finally making its way to PC, so we’ve gathered the best settings to make the world of Valisthea look its best on Steam Deck. The world ofFF16is incredibly graphically demanding onSteam Deck. Not to mention, the highly-detailed world that Clive and the many Eikons inhabit is full of action-packed battles, which even pushed the pixel-pushingPlayStation 5to its limits. The FF16 demo launched on Steam on August 19 and has since given us a worrying insight into how Clive’s full journey may perform on the Deck....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · Michael Hicks

Fortnite players have been using War Machine Hover Jets wrong

Have you been using War Machine Hover Jets to rotate around the Fortnite Island this season? We’ve got a trick to help you perfect the technique. FortniteChapter 5 Season 4has added some of the most unique weapons and items to the game, including Captain America’s Shield and Doctor Doom’s Arcane Gauntlets that equip players with the best gear to battle this season’s villains. One of those superpowers isWar Machine’s Arsenalwhich consists of an Auto Turret, Hover Jets, and the Arsenal Arm Cannons + Rockets combo....

August 20, 2024 · 2 min · 366 words · Brandon Brennan