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Free-to-play or not free-to-play is the question id Software is currently asking itself in regard to arena shooter Quake Champions. “I can definitely say that is a really hard problem, and so for us we’re trying to figure out exactly what people want more of, and how they perceive it,” id Software head Tim Willits told PC Gamer. “And I’m not even trying to be cagey! It’s not like we know and just aren’t trying to tell anybody, we don’t know and we’re still trying to figure this out....

Between the new agents, constant support with additional content and battle passes, and an excellent multiplayer experience for a free-to-play shooter, there is much to love about Riot Games’ Valorant. Since its official release back in June 2020, the game has gone from strength to strength, growing in popularity as well as building a strong esports presence. However, it has always been a PC affair, and if you are wondering if Valorant is coming to the PS4, here’s what we know thus far....

Since there are so many rumors and leaks about the return of a beloved Call of Duty map, could Verdansk finally be coming back to Warzone? We’ll tell you what developers have previously said about this location and its possible future to explain its current status in the franchise. Moreover, we’ll provide details on the map’s overall history, including various fan opinions on Verdansk. Is the Warzone Verdansk Map Returning? Currently, there are no updates about Verdansk’s return to COD: Warzone, even if fans have petitioned for its return in Season 5....

Nintendo characters are pretty much the most iconic characters to be found in the gaming world. Not just because they’re from Nintendo, the nostalgia company of the gaming industry, but because they’re just fun characters. Whether it be playing them in the game, or creating fan art, there’s no shortage of love for the colorful characters. That, and for a certain percent of the fandom, it’s pretty fun to mess around with them....

Today developer SimulaM announced that the free prologue version of “I am Jesus Christ” will be released on Dec. 1. The Prologue is basically a free game featuring over one hour of gameplay and showcasing the feature of the full game that will be released at a later time. Of course, the full version won’t be free. It’s coming only for PC via Steam, and it basically does what it says on the tin, putting you in the sandals of Jesus Christ himself as you bring the word of God to the land and perform a variety of miracles....

Joaquin Phoenix may have dodged opportunities to play both Hulk and Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but a starring role as the Clown Prince of Crime finally managed to retain his interest in signing up for a comic book movie …eventually. The actor says he hesitated at first when he was asked to play the Joker in Todd Phillips’ upcoming standalone DC film featuring the iconic villain. “It took me a while [to commit]....

The long wait for the release date of anime fans’ most anticipated prequel movie of the year is finally over, as Jujutsu Kaisen 0 will be heading to DVD Blu-Ray this September. The announcement came out yesterday, with a Youtube clip showing off a brief snippet of the movie that revealed a Sept. 21, 2022 date for its release. Like the show, the film will derive its source material straight from the manga, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which was released earlier this year....

July was the worst month on record for UK games retail, according to a report by MCV, with just £21.4m spent on physical video games. The previous low was £23m back in July 2013, the mag says. Only 792,000 physical games were reportedly sold throughout the month, with LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens being the best-selling. Uncharted 4, Overwatch, FIFA 16 and DOOM all made up the rest of the top 5....

To say Kaina and the Great Sea of Snow is releasing during one of the most diverse anime seasons in recent memory would be an understatement. Alongside the usual slew of Shonen action titles, Isekai fantasies, and romantic comedies, there are standout experiences that break from the tropes and molds of other anime to do something original. One can find something to enjoy whether they’re in the mood for a Sci-Fi Western or a Middle Ages melodrama and find an exceptionally executed experience to boot....

At the College Football Playoff Championship, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has now received a brand new trailer, which gives a great glimpse into scenes involving the MCU’s new Thanos-level villain, Kang the Conqueror. Only a snippet of the trailer was seen during the game, with the full trailer being released online, alongside a sweet new poster for the third Ant-Man movie. The trailer seems to showcase that a deal will end up being struck between Ant-Man and Kang, where the Conqueror has seemingly promised to help Scott get back the lost time he has had with Cassie due to being stuck in the Quantum Realm for five years....

This Killjoys review contains spoilers. Killjoys Season 4 Episode 4 “How could you make him into one of those things?” So much happens in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting . . . an Alien Parasite” that it’s difficult to decide where to begin. Though we still don’t know what The Lady is or how she can be stopped, Killjoys provides enough narrative movement with the emotional return of Johnny and Dutch that the frenetic pace and unresolved conflicts become easier to navigate....

As of late, much more has finally been revealed about Death Stranding. After a ton of Gamescom 2019 footage, gamers finally have more to look forward to about this Kojima-developed game starring Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen. Following Tokyo Game Show 2019, gamers may finally have enough content to keep them salivating until the game’s November release. Hideo Kojima is a very vocal gaming industry figure on Twitter, with photos of Kojima and Keanu Reeves together on Twitter becoming a recent topic of discussion....

Hideo Kojima has told an audience at Nordic Game 2016 that his first post-Konami game – a PS4 exclusive – will utilise a third-party game engine. His ongoing world tour of leading game studios has all been to discover suitable tools, he revealed. “I actually think it’s better to make games using internal tools,” Kojima said, as reported by IGN. “As for my first title, because I want to release it to the people who are waiting for it, for that title we are going to use a third-party engine – the reason I am travelling around the world is looking for such technology to use....

6 Facts About Laser Printer IBM invented the first laser printer in 1985. It was known as the IBM 3800 and was capable of printing 180 pages per minute. Each laser printer cartridge is equivalent to around one gallon of oil. The majority of the components in laser printer cartridges are recyclable. Initially, laser printers were more expensive than inkjet printers. However, toner cartridges and paper were less expensive. Laser printers need three times as much electricity as desktop printers....

Sovern Gaming, a gaming YouTuber who does a variety of content, but mostly releases video essays, has ventured quite far from his usual content in his latest video, in which he sets an impressive record for LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga. In the video, Sovern attempts the familiar challenge of collecting as little money as possible, all while completing the entire story of LEGO Star Wars: TCS, to great success....

French studio Dontnod Entertainment is teasing news on the next games and projects it’s working on via the studio’s Twitter account. The developer, responsible for creating the Life is Strange games and Vampyr, has said it has something to share with fans today. “A little birdie told us if you come back here tomorrow,” they wrote yesterday. “You’ll see some news from us and maybe even get some clues as to what we’ve been working on....

Last September brought the surprise news that developer Adeline Software’s much-loved action-adventure series Little Big Adventure was being revived - some 27 years after its debut - and now original co-creator Didier Chanfray has shared a little more of his plans. The original Little Big Adventure - an evocative blend of platforming, puzzling, and exploration that charted the story of young hero Twinsen, on the run from evil dictator Dr. FunFrock - released back in 1994 and was followed by a sequel three years later....

I get locked out of my house quite a lot. By “I get locked out,” I mean that I contrive to accidentally lock myself out. By “quite a lot”, I probably mean it happens two or three or four times a year. Which is absolutely enough, thanks. (Maybe five times a year.) Anyway, the best part of a decade ago I got locked out of my house quite late at night, and the only locksmith who would come and help was from Newhaven, which was a fair distance away....

In the NFL it’s hard to argue that quarterback isn’t the most important position in the entire league. Having a good starting quarterback doesn’t guarantee success in the team-oriented sport, but a great one can elevate the play of the entire offensive unit. This season there were plenty of quarterbacks who either regressed or elevated their game in such a way that their rating in the next Madden title should change in some meaningful way....

Just one day after former Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella officially unveiled Respawn Entertainment, a number of prominent, valuable employees have left beleaguered studio Infinity Ward. Have a look at who they are, and what they did at Infinity Ward: Chris Cherubin – Lead Artist Bruce Ferriz – Senior Animator Steve Fukuda – Lead designer Mackey McCandlish – Lead Designer Zied Reike – Lead designer Jon Shiring – Programmer Rayme Vinson – Programmer Of this current group, only person has indicated an immediate destination: Bruce Ferriz is bound for Big Red Button Entertainment, the studio founded in 2008 by former Naughty Dog Art Director Bob Rafei....