KOI vs NAVI VCT EMEA 2023: KOI pulls off sensational victory over NAVI

Valorant News KOI kickstarts their VCT EMEA 2023 season with an unbelievable win over NAVI. The 2023 VCT EMEA season has finally begun, and we start off with a huge clash in the form of KOI vs NAVI. Both sides will be looking to make a strong start to their league campaigns today and you can follow all of the action right here. KOI vs NAVI: Two EMEA heavyweights set for the first clash of the season The VCT EMEA 2023 season kicks off with a true clash of the titans....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 951 words · David Brown

Metal Gear Survive May Have Hidden Hideo Kojima Reference

Not long afterMetal Gear Survivewas announced,series creator Hideo Kojima distanced himselffrom the project, stating that zombies didn’t fit his vision for the franchise. While Kojima may have had nothing to do with the its development, that hasn’t stopped him from being referenced in the game. At the beginning ofMetal Gear Survive, players see a list of agent codenames, which is how they name their own avatar in the game. As spotted by Twitter user Michael Yurko, the first letter of the last names on the list spell out “KJP FOREVER” - KJP being an often-used acronym for the original incarnation of Kojima Productions at Konami....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Matthew Mccann

Namco’s obscure tank battler Grobda rolls into the Arcade Archives

Tank you very much After spending several weeks in the land of Taito, retro purveyor Hamster is taking another trip into Namco’s past, with the arrival of the obscure cyber-tank battler Grobda, now available to download on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Released to the arcade market in 1984,Grobdais a side title in theXeviousshmup series, and sees one of the enemies of that game repurposed as a mighty battle tank. Essentially a futuristic version of the golden age Atari game,Combat, Grobdasees players control the titular tank against a battalion of enemies in top-down, maze-driven action....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Victor Adams

NY Comic Con: Top Cow teases The Darkness videogame sequel

With a wink and a nod, Top Cow Productions has hinted at a sequel to the 2K Games-published first-person title,The Darkness. “We can’t say ‘Darkness’ and ‘videogame sequel’ in the same sentence,” they said at a low-key panel that took place on Saturday afternoon, “So Darkness. Wink. Sequel.” This is not the first time we’ve heard rumblings of a sequel to the Starbreeze Studios-developed first-person title. Late last year, Dutch rapperLycon Strifehadclaimeda Starbreeze employee had confirmed to him that a next-gen sequel was in the works....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Charles Houston

Quest eliminate former Riyadh Masters champions PSG.LGD

DOTA 2 News The Quest continues for the habibis as they eliminate the final bastion of China and former Riyadh Masters champions, PSG.LGD. Quest Esports has defeated PSG.LGD in a surprisingly quick 2-0 series in the Riyadh Masters 2023 lower bracket round one on July 26. Even after a drop to the lower bracket, Quest maintained their confidence, strength, and skill level, eliminating PSG.LGD from the competition. Sadly for PSG....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · John Edwards

Regice Pokémon GO Raid Guide: Best counters & candy tips

Guides Take down Regice in Pokémon GO. Regice is back in Pokémon GO raids fromMarch 14untilMarch 21. Regice isn’t really a meta relevant Pokémon in Pokémon GO, but it’s a cool looking Pokémon. Plus, the shiny version is available so now is a great time to try and add that to your collection. Of course, battling 5 star Raids in Pokémon GO also gives you 10,000 XP and at least 1000 Stardust per raid....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Connor Russell

Spectre Divide unlocks Ranked mode in its Closed Beta

Spectre Divide News Spectre Divide’s Closed Beta is adding a mode everyone has been waiting for, with Ranked arriving on August 19. The Spectre Divide Closed Beta is live, showcasing what Mountaintop Studios and shroud have put together. We’ve only had a look at the game’s Casual mode thus far, though. Now, that all changes as Ranked mode comes to the Spectre Divide Closed Beta. The game secured the support of a dream team....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Laura Cannon

Surprise!! Halo Infinite multiplayer launched during XBOX’s 20th anniversary celebrations

News Halo Infinite’s Campaign Mode is still planned for December 8. It was XBOX’s 20th-anniversary celebration and Microsoft had a big surprise for us. Halo Infinite Multiplayer is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC and it’s free. Microsoft pulled a Halo out of its hat with Infinite’s launch on November 15. It’s a Blast from the Past as Halo Infinite releases partially to the world. Halo has become synonymous with the XBOX brand and its latest release is bound to bring some memories for several gamers....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Courtney White

Sylvanas is back for better or worse for the new World of Warcraft expansion

Shadowlands officially announced for 2020 It wouldn’t be BlizzCon without wild CG trailers. During this morning’s opener, Blizzard offered a first–well, firstnon-leaked–glimpse atWorld of Warcraft: Shadowlands, the forthcoming expansion. “There must always be a Lich King, and now, for the first time, there is none.” Thanks to Sylvanas’ inability to just chill, all of the souls of the dead “are being funneled into the Maw, where the most wicked are damned to suffer for eternity,” and it’s on players to set things straight again....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Jose Ortiz

The Battle of the Brothers: SumaiL and OG 2-0 YawaR and Quincy Crew at ESL One Summer

DOTA 2 News So far, SumaiL seems to be the answer that could help OG regain its past glory. Let Hassanbowl begin! It’s rare in esports that we get to see some good old fashioned sibling rivalries. Today, a match of epic proportions, what has been dubbed “Hassanbowl” by talent, occurred in the lower bracket of the ESL One Summer tournament.Quincy Crewand OG matched up against each other with their respective Hassan brother carries, Yawar “YS” Hassan on Quincy and Syed Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan for OG....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Brittney Taylor

This Anker Dock Has Thunderbolt 4 And It's Currently Almost $70 Off

Anker 778 Thunderbolt Docking Station (12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4) This Anker dock has a whopping 14 ports and supports Thunderbolt 4, which means it will let you drive up to one 8K display off your laptop or computer. A pretty neat choice if you happen to need lots of ports. We recently showcased Anker’s latest Thunderbolt 5 port,which is currently discounted, but the thing is, not everyone has the latest Thunderbolt tech available....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Darlene Kim

Three Years Later, Star Wars Finally Reveals The Origin Of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Path

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Exclusive newStar Warsfootage has revealed the origins ofObi-Wan Kenobi’sHidden Path and its secret founder, three years later. On May the Fourth, all episodes ofTales of the Underworldwill begin streaming on Disney+, revealing all-new stories starring Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. However, one of Ventress' episodes was released in full during Star Wars Celebration, confirming a major truth about the secret network that first debuted in 2022’sObi-Wan Kenobi....

June 8, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Lisa Pena

UK chain Sports Direct buys 26% share in GAME Digital

Support for ailing video game retailer U.K retailer GAME Digital have announced this morning that 26% of their stock has been sold to sportswear retailer Sports Direct. The sale comes in the wake of GAME posted its third profit warning last month, resulting in a 36% drop in share value. GAME claiming short supply of Nintendo Switch consoles and a “weaker line-up of new games” as contributor to the huge loss....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Rachel Moore