Helldivers 2 CEO welcomes player criticism over controversial nerfs

Following a controversial update that frustrated Helldivers 2 players with nerfs, Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani made it clear he appreciated the community’s passion and promised changes to the game and the studio’s communication. The latest Helldivers 2 patch, released on August 6, has not gone over well with players. The community has been veryvocal in criticizing its various nerfs, with a particular focus on the popularFlamethrower weapon. Now, Arrowhead boss Shams Jorjani has responded to the outcry in a surprisingly gracious way....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Jimmy Jackson

Honkai Star Rail boss leak has players scared ahead of 2.5 update debut

Honkai Star Rail leaks have pointed to a brand new boss named Hoolay, who is set to release in version 2.5, and players are terrified about it. Honkai Star Rail is not at all lenient when it comes to boss fights. If you have fought bosses like Sam orAventurine, you know the developers are not afraid to make them tough. However, all of those bosses can be overcome with the right strategies....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Kristin Beard

How to turn on Proximity Chat in Fortnite

Find out how to access and turn on Proximity Chat in Fortnite, a new feature introduced in the v30.40 update. Thev30.40 update in Fortnitebrought not only anall-new Fall Guys eventbut also a new featurethat has previously been leaked: Proximity Chat. Like other online games with this feature, it allows you to communicate with others who are nearby in a match. It’s certainly a welcome addition that makes things interesting in the game when playing with friends or other players....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Sarah Williams

Jake Paul reveals who he wants to fight after Mike Tyson with title opportunity on the table

Jake Paul has revealed the five fighters he wants to take on after his clash with Mike Tyson, but the mooted WBA title fight is actually missing from his list. Ever since getting involved with boxing, Jake Paul has continually said he wants to fight the best fighters and challenge himself. His end goal is actually becoming a world champion, and the idea of a title fight has been put out....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Raven Barton

LEGO X Dungeons & Dragons minifigure collection: Where to buy, release date

LEGO and Dungeons & Dragons have announced a new line of Minifigures that includes some iconic characters from the iconic TTRPG’s history. That collection came with four minifigs to represent a classic D&D adventuring party: an Orc Rogue, Gnome Fighter, Elf Wizard, and Dwarf Cleric. If you’re looking to add these new Minifigures to your collection, here’s what to know about the latest D&D X LEGO crossover. LEGO X Dungeons & Dragons Minifigure collection release date...

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 319 words · Christopher Smith

LoL devs confirm fate of popular Arena mode and it’s not ideal

League of Legends developers have confirmed that the limited-time mode Arena will be retiring after split two. They will continue to work on and iterate on the mode. Arena has been one of the biggest hits forLeague of Legendssince its release. The 2v2v2v2 mode was so successful that the devs eventually brought it back in a new revamped form. Players were such fans of the mode that many had asked Riot if they could make it apermanent fixturein League of Legends, so the devs continued to iterate....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 388 words · Mark Golden

Madden 25 Soundtrack: All songs in Madden 25

The official Madden 25 soundtrack will feature over 25 songs, and include a wide swath of rap and pop artists, including Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, and Logic, among others. The Madden franchise has been well-known for introducing football fans to smash hits, whether it be Green Day’s “American Idiot,” or The Hives’ “Tick-Tick Boom.” On August 9, Madden fans got a first look at the official list of Madden 25....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Kimberly Hodges

Marathon: Gameplay details, platforms, and leaks

One month later, the title reportedlyflopped amongst playtesters, as none of them raised their hand when asked if they would play if it came out tomorrow. Does Marathon have a release date? Marathon is currently in development forPlayStation 5, Xbox series x/s, and PCwith full cross-play and cross-save. The first and only trailer so far showed a brief glimpse of a gunfight taking place on a remote planet. The title takes place on a planet where 30,000 people mysteriously disappeared without a trace, and it’s a sci-fi PvP extraction shooter that has players compete for survival, riches, and renown....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 361 words · Robert Ferguson

MW3’s best Riot Shield counter makes them super easy to deal with

At one point or another, you will have encountered someone using a Riot Shield inModern Warfare 3who ruined your game, but there’s a counter that can stop them for good. While Sticky Grenades work fairly well againstRiot Shields, they aren’t always reliable. You can only throw so many of them, and their slow speed can make hitting players tricky, especially against enemies who dodge and weave. Thankfully, theJAK Thumper-656on the RGL-80fixes this....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Richard Wall

Netflix breaks silence on huge data breach after leaks of Heartstopper, Arcane & more

Netflix has finally responded to its biggest data breach in recent years after popular shows like Heartstopper, Arcane, and more were leaked online. While that seemed like it for the time being, more leaked shows soon appeared on the internet. Two days after the mass breach, the first five episodes ofArcane Season 2 were leaked, followed byHeartstopper Season 3. Three days into this mess, Netflix has now responded to the leaks....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 370 words · Samantha Green

Noel Miller reveals future plans for TMG amid Cody Ko exit

YouTuber Noel Miller revealed future plans for the TMG podcast after Cody Ko announced he was leaving the company. YouTuber Cody Ko wasaccused of hooking up with Tana Mongeauwhen she was underage, with Tana claiming that he was aware that she was only 17 at the time when it happened. She revealed everything on the June 22 episode of her podcast ‘Cancelled’ alongside co-host Brooke Schofield. Cody Ko revealed that hestepped down from TMGon July 27, and Noel Miller began the first episode of TMG without him with a message about the podcast’s future....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 360 words · Tiffany Mueller

NPC Miles Morales handcuffed by cops after parking garage fight

TikToker Malik ‘leaks._.world’ Ambersley, widely known as NPC Miles Morales, was placed in handcuffs after getting into a fight inside a parking garage. He got into an altercation with someone, and in a fit of rage – wound up running after the guy to start the fight. You can see security attempting to break everything up and they take the NPC TikToker to the ground. The police arrived shortly after and placed Ambersley in handcuffs....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 287 words · Mrs. Tiffany Keith

One of D&D’s most popular classes is being ignored by Baldur’s Gate 3 players

The stats for Baldur’s Gate 3’s first anniversary are in, and it has been revealed that players are ignoring one of D&D’s most beloved spellcaster classes in favor of one of the unpopular ones. The arcane spellcasters have always been among D&D’s most popular classes, as they get to do all of the cool stuff.Impressive spellslike Fireball, Lightning Bolt, Teleport, Fly, Haste, and Polymorph all fall squarely in the domain of the Wizard and Sorcerer....

August 9, 2024 · 2 min · 372 words · Kathy Odom