Infinity Ward has released a skin inCall of Duty: Modern Warfarewith a face that will be very familiar to fans of horror and action films. The newCall of Dutyoperator cosmetic, titled “The Outrider,” pays homage to one of sci-fi’s greatest leading ladies. Celebrity skins are hardly a video game novelty in 2020, andModern Warfareis full of classic movie references, but famous female skins are still something of a rarity. There might be no better fit for the role than Ellen Ripley, the famous “final girl” from Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking sci-fi horror movie,Alien, and its sequels....

Summary On the surface,Death StrandingandGod of Warcould not be any more different. The former focuses on an apocalyptic scenario where regular people attempt to survive with the help of bridge babies and those who have DOOMS, which are essentially twisted superpowers. As for the latter, players control a god with a dark past who is seeking redemption in a new world. In terms of settings, the Nine Realms are drastically different from a ruined version of America, whileStrand-type gameplaythat leans into making deliveries is nothing like the melee-heavy combat and RPG mechanics of the newerGod of Wartitles....

Destiny 2fans have started a petition for Bungie to support the game on Valve’s handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck. Considering the sheer popularity of Bungie’s seminal shared-world shooter, it’s not surprising to see plenty of Steam Deck users interested in continuing their adventures on the go using the Deck, but this hasn’t been possible up until now. Specifically, Bungie doesn’t necessarily have anything against the Steam Deck hardware itself, but the studio hasn’t been interested in supportingDestiny 2on the Linux-based SteamOS....

Destiny 2’sInto The Light update injected some much-needed content into the game, offering players new experiences in a season that has already gone for way longer than intended. Guardians now have a chance to earn some previously-banned weapons as well as armor sets for each of the three classes, all for free. Trophies of Bravery are part of the grind introduced in Into The Light. It’s a new type of currency that players will need plenty of if they want to get copies ofthe 12 returning weapons inDestiny 2....

Summary Resurfaced documents from a Nintendo court case have unveiled a lineup of hilarious and questionable names forDonkey Kong, giving fans a curious insight into the beloved ape’s origins.Donkey Kongis considered to be among the most prominent video game characters of all time, but his story may have been drastically different had one of his originally pitched names been approved. Nintendo has brought a number of legendary characters to the world, with Mario and Donkey Kong ranking among the oldest and best-known....

Summary The recent BioWare Q&A revealed plenty of interesting details aboutDragon Age: The Veilguard, such as its take on character progression, the number of combat abilities, and the return of a transmogrification and crafting system. Though the initial reaction toDragon Age: The Veilguardwas somewhat mixed, fans are cautiously excited that the next chapter in Thedas will see BioWare return to form.The Veilguardwill feature seven unique companions, six origins for the player character, and a rich narrative that spans the Tevinter Imperium, Arlathan, The Deep Roads, Rivain, and the Anderfels....

Quick Links Ten years on and players continue to turn toDragon’s Dogmabecause of the game’s vast open world, interesting combat system, and compelling main story. With the announcement of a sequel,Dragon’s Dogmahas seen renewed interest and new players have begun to take on this game and its challenges. As players will quickly discover, collecting different items and resources is animportant part ofDragon’s Dogma. One particular flower can be a bit of a challenge for those just starting out: Moonglow....

Summary In their meticulous analysis of theElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLCtrailer, fans have discovered multiple references to the renowned mangaBerserk. Whenever a new Soulsborne game is released, fans are always comparing it to characters fromBerserk, and theElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLCis no exception. Elden Ringis filled with a plethora of Easter Eggs, ranging from the return of the popular trickster Patches to nods toBloodborneandGame of Thrones. Though many of the homages are obvious, some references are so subtle that it takes players years to find them....

THQ Nordic’s showcase came with a bevy of new announcements for some of its biggest franchises. While the publisher doesn’t necessarily have the triple-a polish of massive companies like EA and Activision, it still has a healthy roster of games. For those that were fans ofELEX, the developer finally provided another look atELEX 2, which was confirmed a few months back. ELEX 2comes from the developers of theGothicandRisengames, giving it a degree of RPG pedigree....

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarotis certainly great fun, both for long time fans of the series and newcomers, but many are finding that they are running out of things to do. For the casual player, there is certainly more than enough content, but some of the more hardcore players are already done with most everything the game has to offer. Naturally, those players are looking ahead and wondering what will be next....

Quick Links The Alien Disintegrator is a must-have for players inFallout 76, especially for those who want a quick and easy defeat for their enemies. The weapon itself is quite powerful, and has the possibility to disintegrate your enemies upon death, and can easily take out anyone from an extremely long distance. Getting your hands on this special weapon won’t be the easiest, and will require a good amount of crafting resources to make it....

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis better than a lot of people were expecting. The reason why the hype level was timid after E3 2021 is because the reaction toMarvel’s Avengers, also published bySquare Enix, was mixed. How could aMarvelgame based on theGuardians of the Galaxycome out of nowhere and be good amidst tons of other AAA games getting canceled? RELATED:How Long to Beat Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy That might have been the thought process but low and behold the reviews are in andMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxyis doing well....

AFortniteleak has revealed that Chapter 4 Season 3’s possible first collaboration will be with Spider-Man.Fortnitehas a long list of crossovers with pop culture names that go far beyond gaming. Among these names, Epic Games has found a particularly successful partnership betweenFortniteand Disney properties.A good example isFortnite’s newest crossover withStar Wars, which proved to be bigger than fans could have imagined. Dubbed “the ultimateStar Warsexperience inFortnite,” the Find the Force event has its mini battle pass with rewards to unlock....