New ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ mission pays tribute to canceled Rainbow Six game
A new crossover mission in Ghost Recon Wildlands has the Ghosts team up with the Rainbow Six squad, and it makes mention of the canceled Rainbow 6: Patriots, which was eventually replaced by Rainbow Six Siege. The game would have been story-heavy and focused on an American radical-left terrorist group.
‘Hellblade’ comes to VR, free for those who own the game on Steam
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is already an incredibly immersive game, and it will become even more so when it comes to HTC Vive and Oculus Rift July 31. The VR version will be free for those who own the game on Steam, and you'll be able to play the complete Hellblade experience in virtual reality.
‘Fallout: Miami’ mod offers ‘Fallout 4’ a taste of (a destroyed) paradise
The official trailer for Fallout: Miami -- a mod for Fallout 4 -- has been released, and it looks to be made with as much polish as the original game. The mod contains an all-new area and missions, as well as paradise-themed weapons, soda, and decorations -- so that you can feel right at home.
Nintendo gets GitHub-hosted Game Boy Advance emulator taken down
Nintendo has successfully filed a formal takedown request with GitHub over a Game Boy Advance emulator hosted on the website. The emulator also included access to ROMs of Nintendo games, including popular titles like Wario Land 4, Fire Emblem, Super Mario Advance, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, and Advance Wars.
Nintendo sues two websites for distributing ROMs of its games
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against two separate websites over their distributing of ROMs of Nintendo games. One site has already been taken offline as a result, while another removed Nintendo games from its library. Nintendo has been an outspoken opponent of emulators and piracy for years.
Speedrunner completes all five main Fallout games in under 90 minutes
A Fallout speedrunner has managed to complete the four numbered games and New Vegas in less than 90 minutes, setting a new world record. The final time was calculated with loading times removed, and was accomplished with a mix of glitches and exploits. Other spinoff games were not included.
Nerf this – literally: ‘Overwatch’ to get Nerf gun line in 2019
Hasbro seems to have taken D.Va's "Nerf this" taunt to heart, as the company is producing a line of Overwatch Nerf guns to begin releasing in 2019. The first of these will be Reaper's shotgun, and the company said special color-code darts will be released for each character's Nerf weapon.
Zombie campaigns in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ to support local split-screen play
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may have ditched its campaign this year, but the game will still support local cooperative play in its popular Zombies campaigns. Three will be available at launch, and there will be extra customization options so players can personalize perks to their playing style.
Take notes in style with Moleskine’s old-school Mario-themed books
Moleskine has unveiled a new line of Mario-themed notebooks so you can go to class or work in style. Several different types are available, including notebooks that resemble the NES and Game Boy, and a rolltop backpack is also an option for those looking to encase their laptop in a warm Mario hug.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ zombie story brings back fan favorites
Activision and Treyarch have released the story trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's "Blood of the Dead" zombies campaign. It stars some classic zombie characters and takes place in Alcatraz. If you're interested in even more zombies campaigns, the game will launch with three of them.
‘Pokémon Go’ to jail: Japanese man accused of selling modding accessories
Japanese police have arrested a man accused of selling modified Pokémon Go accessories that allow players to interact with the game without having to do anything but walk by an area. He is alleged to have sold four modified Pokémon Go Plus wristbands between January and February of this year.
‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’ update banishes all microtransactions
A new update for Middle-earth: Shadow of War has removed all microtransactions. Their presence in the original version of the game drew criticism, particularly because it's a single-player title. The update also includes improvements to the progression system, as well as the endgame challenge.
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ could get custom matches, but at what cost?
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has rolled out an open beta for custom multiplayer matches on PC. The feature could come to the full game as paid content, and it's currently limited to 10,000 players. Recent updates have also added new weapons and vehicles to both the PC and Xbox One versions.
Servers cause issues for ‘Fortnite’ Summer Skirmish Series event
Epic Games kicked off the first round of its Fornite Summer Skirmish Series over the weekend, but technical issues held it back from being the exciting 50-team duel fans had been hoping for. Epic Games later promised that sever issues would be addressed in future Summer Skirmish Series events.
Someone made a working analog alarm clock from Nintendo Labo
Nintendo recently held the Nintendo Labo Creators Contest to award players who made the best custom gadgets, and one builder even constructed a working analog alarm clock from cardboard. Nine total winners were selected, with three coming from each contest category. A second contest begins July 19.
Has science gone too far? ‘Pokémon: Let’s Go’ lets you give Eevee bangs
Pokémon: Let's Go offers customization options for players, and these even include the ability to give your precious Eevee bangs. The game launches on November 16 as Nintendo Switch exclusive alongside the new Poké Ball Plus controller accessory. The controller will also work with Pokémon Go.
The Overwatch League goes mainstream with broadcasts coming to ESPN
The Overwatch League has been available to stream online since it began, but the esports league is coming to ESPN, Disney, and ABC, as well. The coverage kicks off tonight with the beginning of the playoffs and will extend to the league's second season next year. ESPN has occasionally covered esports in the past.
‘Skyrim’ director Todd Howard: We’ll stop porting it when you stop buying it
Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been wildly successful for the company, and it has been ported to nearly every console. Director Todd Howard said these ports will stop releasing when you stop buying them. The Elder Scrolls VI is currently in development, though details on the game are scarce.
Want to squeeze your favorite Pokémon? Now you can, thanks to these plushies
The Pokémon Company is turning all 151 original Kanto-region Pokémon into plush toys, with the first batch set to release on July 13. The plush toys are palm-sized and will cost about $10 each. They'll be sold in Japanese Pokémon Center stores, but we're crossing our fingers for a North American release.
‘Destiny 2’ Solstice of Heroes event offers a discount on custom T-shirt
Destiny 2's Solstice of Heroes event celebrates players' achievements in the game's first year, and they will be able to spend in-game points toward a discount on a customized T-shirt. Other rewards, including a new Sparrow vehicle, will also be available when the event officially begins on July 31.
English player celebrates FIFA World Cup goal with ‘Fortnite’ dance
Dele Alli, a midfielder for the English national football team in the FIFA World Cup, appeared to do a Fortnite dance after scoring a goal against Sweden. Alli has done Fortnite dances in the past, and he isn't the only professional athlete who is a professed fan of Epic Games' popular shooter.