The second trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 (opens in new tab) has arrived. The first trailer (opens in new tab) was all about setting and mood with only a bit of dialogue and the tiniest hints of the story – now Rockstar’s letting us know what kind of a …
Read More »Fortnite Battle Royale is like a free PUBG with building and its coming Sept. 26
The console crowd is still a few months out from getting to try out Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (opens in new tab), but an intriguing – and free – alternative is just a week away. Epic Games announced today that Fortnite (opens in new tab) Battle Royale, a new mode that proudly …
Read More »How to get Legendary Shards in Destiny 2
Xur, Destiny 2 (opens in new tab)’s travelling Exotic trader, is back this weekend. And like most things in Destiny 2, the way Xur works is very different this time. No longer selling Exotic gear in exchange for Strange Coins, he’ll now only accept Legendary Shards, as he proffers his …
Read More »Destiny 2s Leviathan Raid is visible from Nessus
Everybody knew Destiny 2 (opens in new tab)’s world would change over time but dang. When the Leviathan Raid went live earlier today, players were surprised to find that you don’t have to do the super-tough, six-player activity to get a good look at the giant ship it takes place …
Read More »How to get the huge Traveller ball in the Tower in Destiny 2
Have you seen that massive floaty Traveller ball in the Tower in Destiny 2 (opens in new tab)? If so you’re probably wondering how to get it – let me explain. It involves several stages where you have to kick the ball that already exists in the Tower into a …
Read More »Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy 15 is part fishing game, part VR horror
Final Fantasy 15 (opens in new tab)’s VR experience feels as eclectic (in a good way) as the main game that spawned it. You may not find any Cup Noodle helmets in this PlayStation VR (opens in new tab) exclusive, but it’s just as bizarre being able to immerse yourself …
Read More »Bungies Luke Smith talks Destiny 2 – from rewards for veteran players, to loot caves and more
Think you know everything there is to know about Destiny 2 (opens in new tab)? Then tell me, what sort of music would the freshly-introduced villain Ghaul listen to? Game director Luke Smith addresses that question and many more in a new interview with Wired, and though the video is …
Read More »Heres when the Call of Duty: WW2 beta starts, when you can begin pre-loading, and more
The Call of Duty WW2 (opens in new tab) beta is almost ready to begin. Are you ready to honor the annual tradition of a weekend full of blasting fools and contributing valuable data for Call of Duty developers ahead of launch? Don’t worry if you’re out of the loop, …
Read More »WWE 2K18 gets new commentators, ring announcer, and wrestlers including Jinder Mahal and Sanity
2K Games today added a huge bundle of names to the burgeoning WWE 2K18 roster – but it’s little details tucked away in the fine print that have longstanding series fans most excited. After retiring for a second time last year, Lilian Garcia is no longer on ring announcing duties, …
Read More »Terrifying video game creepypastas to make you never play alone again, from demonic Sonics to haunted Minecrafts
Creepypasta are urban myths for the internet age – forum users and redditors competing to tell the most unpleasant and terrifying stories. When they’re successful they can break out in a big way – Slenderman being the most famous example. When done well they’re more than just a story, with …
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