Valorant among 45 titles granted gaming licenses in China

Valorant News Valorant, Don’t Starve, Gwent, and Pokémon Unite are set for release in China as the government approves new gaming licences. China has approved gaming licenses for 45 imported foreign titles, seemingly ending a near 18-month crackdown on online gaming in the country. As reported by Reuters’ Josh Ye, Pokémon Unite, Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, Don’t Starve, and Valorant are among the 45 imported games that will now be able to be distributed in the country....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Ann Powell

WoW down to 7.6 million subs, Blizzard is still hopeful

A small elephant is still pretty big Activision Blizzard had its earnings call the other day, and one of the not-so-great details that came out of it is thatWorld of Warcraftis down to 7.6 million players. Just back in the spring theylost 1.3 million players, and over the summer they lost over a million. Over seven million is still a lot of players. I’m sure that the behemoth MMO will be around for years to come, and it will have lots of expansions for you to buy....

June 8, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Chelsea Jackson

Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a playable Skyward Sword Earth Temple thanks to a modder

Breath of the Wild 2 is going to be off the chain It’s time to talk aboutSkyward Sword again. Amid all of the unnecessary waggle (why do I need to shake the Wiimote to shimmy and swim, I still don’t get it), the hyperactive tutorials that actually continue through the final dungeon, and the excessive backtracking that eventually turns every zone into a slog, there’s a goodZeldagame buried under there: most notably, the structure built by the fun motion sword combat and succinct, killer dungeons....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Jessica Hernandez

“I’m Tired Of Being Dead”: Duck Dynasty Star Breaks Silence On Shocking Death Rumors

ADuck Dynastycast member is speaking out against shocking rumors about them, which claimed that they had died.Duck Dynastyis a reality TV series thatfollows the Robertson family, known for their successful duck call business and strong Christian values.The show aired from 2012 to 2017, becoming a cultural phenomenon and highlighting the family’s lifestyle in Louisiana, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. Thefamily patriarch and star ofDuck Dynasty,Phil Robertson, passed away on June 17, 2025....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Mrs. Julie Galvan MD

5-star Sparkle in Honkai Star Rail (Kit, Abilities, Release Date)

Honkai: Star Rail Guides Five-star Quantum character Sparkle drops in Honkai Star Rail in Version 2.0. “The Masked Fool” can restore Skill Points and boosts CRIT DMG. Five-star Quantum character Sparkle will be arriving in Honkai Star Rail version 2.0 as one of two main characters alongside Black Swan. She was first unveiled at the Game Awards 2023, where developer MiHoYo also won Best Mobile Game of the Year for Honkai Star Rail....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Melissa Harrison

A new Borderlands is being worked on, says Gearbox CEO

Gear up for moreBorderlands, as Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has said that the company is working on a new entry, alongside a newBrothers in Armsand more. As theBorderlandsmovie reportedly stinks up theaters, a “new mainline title” has been teased by Pitchford during anEpic Gamesinterview published Thursday. When asked if Gearbox is working on the next “mainline” game in theBorderlandsseries, Pitchford replied: “Of course we are.” That’s not it, either. While discussing the newBorderlandsmovie that is available in theatres this weekend, Pitchford teased to Epic Games that multiple projects are in development, thanks to a “leadership cluster,” which “drives a project from cradle to grave....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · James David

Arcane Embrace god roll and perks in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Guides Another new weapon archetype arrived with Festival of the Lost — the first ever burst shotgun, Arcane Embrace. Festival of the Lost brings a few classic weapons back in Destiny 2, but oftentimes a new addition breaks the game’s meta. Arcane Embrace just does that thanks to its unique intrinsic trait that hasn’t been seen on a shotgun before. This is a Heavy Burst slug shotgun, firing two pellets back-to-back with great accuracy....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Gary Galloway

Bethesda flat-out denies Fallout 76 is going free-to-play

‘There is no truth to this rumor’ There’s a shaky rumor going around today thatFallout 76is imminently preparing to transition to free-to-play. This seems to be predicated on some sort of retail development. EB Games in Australia is apparentlypulling copies ofFallout 76from store shelves. This has led to speculation thatFallout 76will be turned into a free-to-play product in the very near future. Not so says Bethesda. Responding to a message on Twitter,Bethesda firmly states“There is no truth to this rumor....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Isaac Cross

Blizzard confirms Overwatch 2 x Nerf crossover and gameplay trailer!

News D’Va’s “nerf this!” voice line seems appropriate here. After teasing the Overwatch 2 x Nerf collaboration last month, Blizzard Entertainment has finally revealed more details about it. Soon, players get a first look at the upcoming crossover. Read on for the official Overwatch 2 Nerf trailer, its release date, and more. Overwatch 2 x Nerf release date and trailer The gameplay trailer for the Overwatch 2 x Nerf crossover premieres on Aug....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Michael Bennett

Call of Duty: Warzone Is Reportedly Adding a Gas Mask Toggle Option in Season 5

Battle royales are exceptionally complicated and due to that developers have endless options for improving the quality of the experience through updates and fixes.Call of Duty: Warzoneis a great example of this, not only because it’s seemingly in a constant state of needing repair but also because its developers are diligent in their work. Improvements are always being delivered inCall of Duty: Warzone. One upcoming example is unexpected but welcome, allowingWarzoneplayers to decide when and if they use the gas mask item....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Garrett Black

Cyberpunk 2077’s DLC and 2.0 patch are “the last big updates” for the game

Cyberpunk 2077has been on a lot of people’s minds lately. The recent release of thePhantom LibertyDLCand the big2.0 updatehas brought the game back into the fore (not that it ever truly left). However, it looks as though CD Projekt Red is ready to move onto something else. In a recent interview withPC Gamer, director Gabe Amatangelo said both the DLC and 2.0 patch represent the “last big updates” forCyberpunk 2077. While the studio will still do “a little something more,” the team won’t be bringing massive overhauls to it going forward....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Matthew Shaw

Every team that has qualified for MSI 2022 so far

League of Legends News Esports.gg gives you the ultimate guide to every team that has qualified for MSI 2022. The 2022 LoL Mid-Season Invitational is just around the corner. Eleven teams from across the globe will do battle in South Korea at Riot’s first international event of the year. This article will take a dive into every team that has qualified for MSI 2022. Taking a look at the stories of each team and how they got to South Korea....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 661 words · Jonathan Fields

Faust vs Faust in Guilty Gear Strive is too much power for PlayStation to handle

Is there a doctor in the house? Arc System Works’Guilty Gear Striveis set to wow fans with its beautiful artwork and intense, over-the-top action. On-screen chaos is practically a series trademark, after all. But it appears that once the creepy-as-heel surgeon Faust steps into the ring against his doppelganger, a glitch could make things a little too hot to handle, quite literally. As noted by Eventhubs, an amusing (if unlikely) bug has been discovered byGG StriveplayerStraycats41....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Sonya Farrell