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The Hulk Will Appear in Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok

It had been rumoured that the Hulk would play a part in Marvel’s next Thor movie, but now it has been confirmed that actor Mark Ruffalo is about to join the cast of Thor: Ragnarok. Variety are reporting that Ruffalo is in “final negotiations” to return as Bruce Banner and his green-skinned alter ego in […]

Batman: Arkham Knight Getting Batman v Superman DLC and More

Rocksteady Games has announced the complete lineup of Batman: Arkham Knight DLC to be released through the end of the year, which includes new skins, missions, modes, and more. All of this is included with the $40 Arkham Knight DLC pass, though Rocksteady is also delivering some free updates for all. October’s expansions include new […]

Payday 2 PC Update Introduces Microtransactions

Overkill Software has released an update for the PC version of Payday 2, adding microtransactions for random item drops that impact gameplay in the team-based multiplayer shooter. According to its developer, The Black Market Update is designed to “opens up a brand new way of allowing you to personalise your weapons with skins, mods and […]

Nintendo NX Is a Console/Mobile Hybrid, Has "Industry-Leading" Tech – Report

According to a new report today from The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo has started to send out software development kits for its upcoming gaming platform, NX. These kits are being sent to unspecified third-party developers so they can modify their existing games or create new ones to run on the upcoming platform. Nintendo declined to […]

Bungie Answers Destiny 2.0.1. Questions About Microtransactions, Rewards, More

This week saw the release of Destiny’s 2.0.1 update, which added microtransactions, nerfed shotguns, brought back the Iron Banner multiplayer event, and more. It was a large update and players have voiced some concerns and questions about microtransactions and Iron Banner rewards, among other things. Now, Bungie has responded to some of the most frequently […]

"Highly Likely" That DICE LA Will Make Its Own Game, EA Says

DICE Los Angeles, the support studio founded in 2013 that has worked on Battlefield 4 DLC, will likely make its own game someday. That’s according to EA Studios executive Patrick Soderlund, who says in a new interview that it’s “highly likely” that it’ll happen, but maybe not soon. “When you start something new, sometimes it’s […]

Fallout 4 Video Shows Off Intrepid Wasteland Reporter Piper

Bethesda has released new gameplay footage for Fallout 4, but tucked it into a video for the latest update to Fallout Shelter. The video, which you can see below, shows Piper, a new Legendary Dweller added to the mobile game. Piper will also make an appearing in the main Fallout 4 game. Skip to the […]

More Free Xbox One and Xbox 360 Games Now Available on Xbox Live

It’s October 16, which means Xbox Live Gold subscribers can now download new free games across Xbox One and Xbox 360. This month, the game is the same across both platforms: Telltale’s The Walking Dead. This is the complete, five-episode season, not just the first episode; the package normally sells for $25. In addition, Ubisoft’s […]

Splatoon’s Next Update is Changing Nearly All Weapons, Here’s How

Update 2.2.0 for Nintendo’s popular Wii U shooter, Splatoon, will rebalance many of the game’s weapons, as well as tweak rankings, rulesets, stages and more. It is scheduled to deploy on October 20. A complete list of changes, as written by Nintendo, can be found below. Weapons Adjustments: Adjustments will be made to Main Weapons, […]

Heroes of the Storm Matchmaking Update Will Balance Battles Better

Blizzard has detailed upcoming matchmaking changes for its free-to-play MOBA Heroes of the Storm. According to a post on the game’s forum, many of these changes are being implemented in response to feedback from players. Blizzard community manager Trikslyr laid out the changes, which include “a couple of bug fixes to help the matchmaker identify […]