Bug is turning ‘Fallout 76’ players into mutants even more terrifying than usual
A bug linked to the Power Armor gear in Fallout 76 appears to be turning players into bizarre naked mutants, complete with extremely long limbs that are more than a little unsettling. The game is officially available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC after previously being in a beta phase.
‘Hitman 2’ makes a target of the unkillable Sean Bean, but you’d better not miss
Famously mortal actor Sean Bean will be available to kill in Hitman 2 beginning November 20. He'll be in the game as an Elusive Target for two weeks, and you'll only get one chance to take him out. Bean is known for dying in several of his roles, often in gruesome ways, and we expect this will be no different.
PlayStation 4 celebrates fifth anniversary with ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ bundle
The PlayStation 4 is officially five years old today, and to celebrate the anniversary, Sony is offering a new console bundle that includes a free copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Over those five years, more than 86 million PlayStation 4 systems, and more than 777 million games, have been soldÂ
Xbox One adds mouse and keyboard support, levels playing field with PC
The latest system software update for Xbox One has added mouse and keyboard support. The support is limited to Warframe and Fortnite at the moment, with more games coming in November and December. Developers can also choose whether to allow mouse and keyboard controls in future Xbox One games.
Mount up: Latest ‘Fortnite’ update adds powerful turret weapon, Food Fight LTM
The latest update for Fortnite had added a Mounted Turret weapon to the battle royale mode. The weapon features unlimited ammunition, but it can overheat if fired too long without interruption. A limited-time mode called Food Fight has also been added, pitting two restaurants against each other.
‘Overwatch’ gunslinger Ashe is now available on all platforms
Blizzard announced Ashe as the latest Overwatch hero at BlizzCon 2018. The gunslinger has a history with McCree and makes use of a lever-action repeating rifle and a robotic sidekick. She is the 29th character revealed for the game, and is the 16th character in the revised "damage" category.
‘Battlefield V’ multiplayer tips and tricks
Battlefield V's multiplayer component can be overwhelming, but you can succeed against the enemy with a little help. These are the tips and tricks you need to know to win in Battlefield V, including advice for sniping the enemy, destroying tanks, and reviving your teammates from certain death.
Battlefield V review
Battlefield V’s War Stories give us a new perspective on World War II, but the game’s lack of polish across both its campaign and multiplayer modes are almost impossible to ignore. For fans of DICE’s large-scale, destruction-filled combat, however, there is still plenty to love here.
Nintendo will not offer cross-platform play for its first-party games
Nintendo has confirmed that it has no plans to enable cross-play functionality in any of its first-party games, the majority of which are exclusive to a single system like the Switch or 3DS. Microsoft is currently the only first-party publisher to release games this way on a regular basis.
Remember the ‘Titan’? Half of Blizzard’s games never see the light of day
Blizzard has revealed in an interview with Game Informer that about half of its total projects are ultimately canceled rather than released. The studio is currently working on multiple games, including the mobile title Diablo: Immortal, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and several unannounced projects.
This GameCube controller adapter gives you more options for ‘Smash Bros.’
8BitDo has announced the GBros. wireless adapter, a device that lets you use your old GameCube controllers on your Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth. The adapter will launch alongside Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and it's also compatible with the NES Classic and SNES Classic controllers, among a few others.
Throw out the sandbox. ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ is a fully realized western world
Despite featuring around 100 story missions, the real destination in Red Dead Redemption 2 is the journey you make for yourself in the Rockstar's open world, and the game is better for it. Red Dead Redemption 2 uses space and downtime to add context and depth to its world and its characters.
Bethesda says ‘Fallout 76’ servers will be online ‘forever’
Bethesda's Fallout 76 requires an internet connection in order to play, but according to communications chief Pete Hines, the company has no plans to ever take the servers offline. It's the first multiplayer Fallout game Bethesda has ever made, after previously developing multiple single-player games.
Overwatch fans can finally pull the trigger on a McCree Nerf blaster
Blizzard and Hasbro have announced a new Nerf blaster based on the Overwatch game. McCree's revolver has been re-created as part of the Nerf Rival line, and is the third blaster Nerf has made based on Overwatch thus far. Cheaper "Microshots" blasters and a line of six-inch figures are also on the way.
Esports to watch at BlizzCon 2018
Blizzard is holding several different esports competitions during BlizzCon 2018. Here's when you can tune in for games like Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, Heroes of the Storm, and even Hearthstone. Many events occur simultaneously, so you won't be able to tune in for all of them.
All the biggest news from the final ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Nintendo Direct
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is just over a month away. Here is all the biggest news from the latest Nintendo Direct event, including new characters, features, and the return of a story mode. The game now has 74 characters in total, with additional fighters coming as paid DLC after launch.
Latest ‘Fortnite’ update sends you flying into the night sky
The latest update for Fortnite adds an Epic rarity balloon item to the game. The balloons allow you to float around the battle royale map, but getting too high in the sky could send you crashing down. The update also adds the new glider redeploying system to all battle royale game modes.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ patch brings back fan-favorite Gun Game mode
A patch released for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has brought back the fan-favorite mode Gun Game. The patch also makes some changes to the battle royale mode, Blackout, including weakening armor. Extensive tweaks have been made to weapons and specialists, as well, to make for more balanced multiplayer.
Maximilian_Dood talks streaming and the fighting game community at TwitchCon
Digital Trends had a chance to talk to Maximilian_Dood during TwitchCon 2018. The streamer discussed how he got started with streaming fighting games, and revealed his all-time favorite. His channel focuses heavily on the latest competitive fighters, and he has been involved in the scene for about 20 years.
Here’s how to watch the ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Nintendo Direct event on November 1
Nintendo will be hosting a special Nintendo Direct presentation focused entirely on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on November 1. Here's how you can watch ahead of the game's release in December. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch and will be compatible with GameCube controllers.
BoxBox talks streaming ‘League of Legends’ full-time at TwitchCon 2018
Digital Trends caught up with League of Legends Twitch streamer BoxBox at TwitchCon 2018 to talk about his career, his favorite part of interacting with fans, and why a hot dog is or isn't a sandwich. In addition to Twitch, BoxBox also has a Twitter page and a YouTube channel where you can watch smaller videos.
