Minecraft styled RPG Dragon Quest Builders 2 announced for PS4 and Nintendo Switch
The incredibly addictive Dragon Quest Builders is getting a sequel, and its now coming to Nintendo's Switch in the near future.
The Dota 2 International Main Event kicks off today
Today we're saying goodbye to four teams as the Main Event for the Dota 2 International 2017 gets under way.
Is Overwatch the esport for the mainstream gamer? – Overwatch World Cup
My current addiction is Overwatch where I'm just about to unlock my silver portrait and which is a game my household owns 5 copies of. As such my enjoyment of this weekend's Overwatch World Cup Qualifiers is probably hugely biased, but it has been the first online esports competition that I've voluntarily watched many, many hours of.
Phantom Trigger is a neon slasher that won’t go gently into the night
Phantom Trigger is a game of two narratives, a journey through reality and fantasy. It bills itself as a “hardcore neon slasher”, but there’s more to it. Yes, you’re running through dungeons and using a combination of swords, whips and mighty fists to survive through to the next segment. Yes, you’re vanquishing monsters by the skin of your teeth while back in the real world a married couple have to make hard decisions after a mystery illness strikes.
There’s a hidden Freddy Krueger reference in Injustice 2
In Injustice 2, there are at least two nods to Elm Street. One is in the Scarecrow’s gear, an obvious reference to the Fredora worn by the Springwood Slasher. The other? It's an Easter egg that only Fred-Heads wouldpick up on.
GiNX TV is bringing The Dota 2 International to your TV
Enjoy the Dota 2 International from the comfort of your couch with GiNX TV and DSTV on Channel 240.
2.3 Million people play Rainbow Six Siege every day
Rainbow Six Siege has gone on to be an incredible success thanks to Ubisoft's enduring support. The number of operators has gone from 20 to 30 since launch, with the number of maps increasing to 16. Its player base, likewise, has grown. According to Ubisoft, the game recently received its 20 millionth registered user.
People are willing to pay nearly $500 for a skirt in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds
While you’re more than likely to find plenty of regular people (and me!) playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the smash hit Early Access game has managed to attract a mental crowd of folks who play the title non-stop and are willing to shell out plenty of bucks for a few cosmetic goods. How much are we talking about here? How about a staggering $486.93 for a digital purple mini-skirt.
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