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TheCall of Dutyfranchise has a long history of locking content behind paywalls, whether it be map packs or platform-exclusive content. The new era ofCall of Dutyis supposed to move beyond that, according to Activision. Yet once againCall of Dutyplayers are decrying perceived paywalls, even going so far as calling a recent change inCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzonepay-to-win. The current inflammatory situation inCall of Duty: Modern WarfareandWarzoneis due to a recent balance update....

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,orPUBGas it is more colloquially known, is attributed by many to be the title that spawned the surge in popularity of battle royale games when it debuted in 2017. Developed and published by PUBG Corporation, the game passed the notable milestone ofselling over 70 million copiesearlier this year. Throughout its three-year history, even in the days of early access, cheaters have been a constant presence inPUBG,causing frequent frustration for regular players and creating extra work for the game’s developers as they try to consistently catch and remove cheaters....

TheSpider-Mancommunity invests a lot of time and energy into making cool custom creations, ranging from things as simple as in-game screenshots to massive works of fanart. Of course, there have also been a decent number of custom console designs. One recentcustom PS5 designmight take the cake, though, as it’s one of the most impressive pieces ofSpider-Manfanart to appear in quite some time. Over on Reddit, u/International-Land39 shared an incredible neon PS5 design they created, featuring a blue and green take onMiles Morales' Spider-Man suit....

With Season 14 ofDestiny 2: Beyond Lightroughly a week away, players are preparing themselves for the next major storyline in the open-world shooter. Notably, with the introduction ofthe armor transmog systemcomes the removal of shaders from all player inventories. For some, that means spending at least a solid 30 minutes dismantling shaders in exchange for Glimmer and Legendary Shards. Glimmer is capped at 250,000, but Legendary Shards are all but limitless....

Ever since it was teased at the Game Awards 2018,Dragon Age 4has been incredibly quiet. This is likely due to how early in development the game has been confirmed to be and how far awayDA4’s release datestill is. Despite this, in a somewhat shocking move, it seems EA Play released new screenshots of the game in a next-gen video. The last semi-official word onDragon Age 4was that it’s in development for PS5 (and presumably Xbox Series X)....

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s post-launch content hasn’t quite hit the same mark as its base game. Players who purchase theDBZ: Kakarotseason passstill only have vague generalizations about what it’ll contain, and aside from some small content updates, have only received 1 DLC. The second boss battle DLC still remains a mystery, but perhaps that’ll change soon. Many looked at the time between the launch of the base game and the launch of theBoss Battle DLC with Beerusas a sort of time frame of when to expect the next DLC....

Dungeons and Dragons 5th Editionis easily one of the most widespread and popular editions of the game that Wizards of the Coast has ever published. Thanks to aninflux ofD&Dstreams and podcasts, more and more players have been introduced to tabletop gaming throughD&D. However, there are those that are still curious about what the future holds for the iconic tabletop role-playing game. The player’s handbook for 5th edition released in August of 2014, meaning 5e is coming up on its seventh anniversary....

Filmmaker Chloé Zhao has been sharing new details about her forthcoming cosmic blockbuster,Eternals.In a recent interview, Zhao discussed what it was like working with Marvel Studios and how Leonardo DiCaprio’sThe Revenantinspired her MCU blockbuster. Zhao has been answering questions regardingEternalsduring the press junket for herGolden Globe-nominated movie,Nomadland. The 38-year-old Zhao edited the Marvel Studios film during the release ofthe critically acclaimed indie, which stars Frances McDormand as a woman who leaves her home to travel the American West after the Great Recession....

While the nextGod of Wargame could still be far off, Art Director Raf Grassetti has kept busy by working on some awesome character pieces. Instead of basing his art onGod of War, though, Grassetti has turned his attention to superheroes and other pop culture icons. Recently, Grassetti has been creating some memorable pieces for DC, with auniqueBatmancomic coverreleased at the end of March. Back in February, he gave the Joker the same love, with the Clown Prince of Crime captured in remarkable detail as he sat on a throne....

Not exactly the best kept secret, but Microsoft and Xbox finally announced the long rumoredXbox Series S. Being billed as the “smallest Xbox ever” with next-generation performance, the Xbox Series S has proven all of the leaks were absolutely true. This is the budget Xbox for next-gen at $299, compared to the now-confirmed $499 Xbox Series X. While the term “budget” generally means less powerful technology, the difference between Xbox Series S and Series X isn’t massive....

To some PC gamers, mods and mod creation is not just a fun little pastime. The ability to modify a game’s files can change the way some games look, feel and even play,with some mods even changing a game’s genre. Websites such as Mod DB and Nexus Mods offer new ways to showcase an enormous amount of talent, which can extend the life of a single gaming experience. However, it now appears that the latter is looking to make a few changes to how files are handled....

As big and ambitious asThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s world is, its characters and moment-to-moment interactions are consistently interesting. One of the most popular characters fromThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis Yennefer of Vengerberg, with one fan showing off a cosplay that combines her many looks. Yennefer is one of the leading female figures ofThe Witcherseries. Despite being Geralt of Rivia’s true love, who he would do anything for, Yennefer is no damsel and can take care of herself just fine....

Since Phil Spencer took overXbox, the platform’s scope has expanded in many different ways. Whether it’s the embrace of PC, Xbox Game Pass’s affordable library of games, or xCloud’s offering hardware-agnostic gaming, there are more ways to playXboxgames than ever. One platform that’s remained on Xbox gamers' minds that hasn’t been brought into the fold yet, however, is the Nintendo Switch. But Xbox continues to hint that it and Nintendo could have something in the works....