Kanye West is performing live at Call of Duty XP

Call of Duty XP is a big deal and so is Kanye West. Putting them together at an event is kind of crazy. A big deal, right? Hamza is freaking out over here in the office about the artist’s upcoming performance atCall of Duty XP, set to go down the first week of September. Should I be freaking out too? Nah, I’m a strange geek thatreallydislikes war shooters and prefers old r-&-b love ballads....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Meghan White

Killer Instinct closes out Season 2 with Aria

A successful season, I’d say I’m glad thatKiller Instinctwas able to rise above the monumental bad press it obtained pre-launch. It really stands on its own as a fighting game, and I’m excited to see it played at tournies across the country, including EVO this July. It’s perfect timing too, as Season 2 is closing out with Aria — the big bad boss of the series so far as the current head of Ultratech....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Christopher Bennett

Kung Fury is the ultimate ’80s action movie

Kung F?hrer It’s Christmas week, there ain’t much happening, so let’s take a break and enjoy this trailer forKung Fury, the ultimate ’80s action movie. This will especially please all of you that enjoyedFar Cry 3: Blood Dragon. This isn’t just a fake trailer either, as the creator wants to make this into a full movie. Checkout the Kickstarterif you want to see this one come through.

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Kelly Bullock

Metal Gear Solid confuses Hideo Kojima

You know a game has become convoluted and bizarre when even its own creator can’t keep track of what’s happening. As much as I love theMetal Gear Solidseries, I must admit that the retcons and plot twists are absolutely ridiculous, and it’s hardly surprising that Hideo Kojima has ended up just as confused as everyone else. “I personally get confused too about the whole timeline and saga ofMetal Gear Solid,” Kojima tellsEurogamer....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Terri Anderson

Microsoft reveals massive six-part Gears of War eSports series

It’ll debut on TBS on June 14 at 11PM ET eSports! Today during their Inside Xbox briefing (a concept that Sony just joined in on, on top of the existing Nintendo Direct presentations), Microsoft unveiled a new six-part documentary calledELeague Gears Summer Series: The Bonds and Betrayals of Brotherhood. It’s actually part tournament, part drama; and will begin airing on TBS on June 14 at 11PM ET. The idea is to follow “six of the most well-known players worldwide,” chronicle their stories, and have a big finish at the ELeague Arena in Atlanta for the actual tournament....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Andrea Hood

More comedic talent added to Brutal Legend cast

While Jack Black may be taking center stage as roadie Eddie Riggs inBrutal Legend, he’s not above sharing the spotlight with some of his comedian pals. GameProhas revealed that Kyle Gass, Brian Posehn, and Steve Agee will be part of the cast as well. Gass, one half of the Tenacious D duo with Black, has a small cameo as a mortar operator in the game. Mr. Show star Posehn has a bit of a bigger role — he’ll be the voice of a big game hunter (inspired by Ted Nugent) who gives challenges to Eddie....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Joshua Hansen

More Uncharted 2 co-op? If you want it bad enough!

There’s no doubt thatUncharted 2‘s multiplayer modes are popular, but are more people playing competitive or cooperative modes? According to Naughty Dog president Evan Wells, the split is about half and half, and because of this, they won’t be ignoring the latter when it comes to DLC. “The objective-style co-op that we have where we have those little narrative moments,” he tells G4, “it’s something that we are considering and we’d really like to do, but it’s a much, much bigger investment of time because we have to do a lot of motion capture with the actors and record a lot of voices....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Samantha Cole

Mortal Kombat 11 tournament plans altered last-minute due to coronavirus concerns

Live audience and Last Chance Qualifier plans cancelled Less than one day before the start of NetherRealm’sMortal Kombat 11major, the studio has told both live audience attendees and competitors registered for a “Last Chance Qualifier” to stay away from the event, due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, more commonly known as “coronavirus”. Final Kombat, essentially the season-ender in the competitiveMortal Kombatcalendar, takes place in Chicago, Il this weekend. But, in a statementposted on Twitter late yesterday, NetherRealm Studios told all ticket holders to stay at home, as only tournament finalists and staff will now be admitted to the Park West venue....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Jessica Goodman

Mortal Kombat 11’s Kotal Kahn gets utterly annihilated in his own reveal trailer

Jacqui Briggs reveal actual event During last night’s Kombat Kast presentation, NetherRealm Studios’ gave us our first proper look at the next kombatant stepping into the blood-filled arena ofMortal Kombat 11. Kotal Kahn, usurper of the Outworld throne and self-proclaimed emperor, has returned. Well at least that’s the theory, but in the clip below, – specifically titled “Kotal Kahn reveal trailer” – the returning Osh-Tekk warrior gets his ass handed to him, thoroughly and soundly, by the also-returning Jacqui Briggs....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · Gabrielle Lowe

NINJA codes – Roblox (January 2025)

Updated: July 01, 2025 We looked for new codes! NINJAis an epic Roblox open-world RPG experience about a world filled with ninjutsu and Eastern mythology. You’ll create and customize your own ninja warrior from scratch using unique Lineages, different weapons and elemental techniques, and exciting mutations and vows. Then, it’s all about exploring, doing quests, and fighting bosses. As always, with Roblox RPGs, there’s plenty to discover, but your journey can start much easier with ourNINJAcodes, which grant you free goodies....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Joseph Johnson

One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows adds DLC character Suiryu today, Lightning Max coming soon

Super Fight champion joins the battle Bandai Namco has revealed the next hapless fighter pointlessly preparing to take on Saitama in fighting titleOne Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows. Expert martial arts champion Suiryu will be joining the game’s roster today as a paid DLC character. Master of the devastating Void Fist, Suiryu has already proven his mettle, having won the Super Fight tournament a record five times. Disinterested with the structure and discipline of the Hero Association, Suiryu is more of a wanderer, simply out to engage in combat with the greatest fighters in the universe....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 200 words · Jennifer Lee

Pirate-themed Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag surfaces

Pirates? Now we’re talking We know directly from Ubisoft thata newAssassin’s Creedis planned for the company’s fiscal year 2014, which starts on July 13, 2025. And now, thanks to some marketing materials shared withKotaku, we seemingly have confirmation of the rumored pirate setting. Additionally,Examinerhas what it claims to be the first screenshot from the game, as well as details regarding the setting and characters. Reportedly,Black Flagtakes place in the Caribbean, stars the father of Haytham Kenway fromAssassin’s Creed III, and will be released on this generation’s consoles as well as the upcoming ones....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Elizabeth Hicks

Play the Wolfenstein 3D 20th anniversary browser game

Wolfenstein 3Dis twenty years ago, and Bethesda is celebrating by launching the seminal first-person shooter as a free browser game. Simply go tothis siteorWolfenstein‘s Facebook page. If you’d rather shoot Nazis on the go, thenWolfenstein 3D Classic Platinumfor iOS will be free to download later today, for a limited time only. You can also listen to John Carmack reminisce about the game’s development in a specialBethesda Podcast post. I have good memories ofWolfenstein 3D....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Rachel Rhodes