current climate around microtransactions (largely because of the public reaction to Star Wars: Battlefront II), it’s probably not the wisest move for Activision to finally turn on Call of Duty: WWII’s paid microtransactions, but they’ve done it anyway. Three weeks and a bit after the game’s launch, players can now pay real money to buy digital points, with which they can purchase loot boxes.
New details around Call of Duty WWII's loot boxes suggest that more gameplay elements will be added to the random gamble, on the eve of real-world transactions being added to the game.
While the latest Call of Duty won’t have you flouting Geneva conventions worthy of a Hague trial, there are still some valuables to be had. Mementos, scattered across the sands of Normandy and France, if you keep an eye out for them. Here’s a visual guide on where to find them.
In a new blog post, Sledgehammer says that it’s temporarily making the HQ a solo space while it kicks its servers about for a bit. They’ll also be disabling leaderboards in the interim, though they do say that data is being recorded anyway. These changes have apparently fixed connectivity issues for now.
World War II, humanity’s greatest conflict, is the canvas for this year’s Call of Duty and so far it looks glorious. We got a hands-on taste of the action available this year across all three pillars of the Call of Duty experience. Take a look below at what’s to come.
Call of Duty: WWII is out early next month, and as its name implies it’s taking the series back to its World War 2 roots. While there appears to be a moratorium on the phrases “back to its roots” and “boots on the ground,” that’s precisely what you can expect from this year’s take on the perpetually popular shooter.
There are so many games coming this month and next that just trying to keep up with the zeitgeist can lead to financial ruin. Every week there is a handful of “must-have” games coming to just about every platform. Tracking company Nielsen has done some research into which of those games is most anticipated, and the results will not surprise you in any way, whatsoever. Because they're in the title.
In an effort to think outside of the box, publishers have instead jumped straight back into them. Forza Motorsport7, WWE 2K17 and Shadow of War are just a few of the games squeezing fans for a few dollars more with their take on random loot which can be delivered via a credit card shortcut. Now, Call of Duty: WWII is hopping on that trend with “Zombie Crates”.
What research says about omega-3 fats, triglycerides and cardiovascular risk, with practical food ideas and guidance on supplements.
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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