Although the year is young, 2019 hasn’t been particularly kind to Activision Blizzard. With the departure of a number of executives, stock price dropping, an investigation for possible fraud, and Blizzard recently admitting that itdoesn’t have any big releases plans for 2019, things have not gone according to plan for the massive company. Arguably the biggest news in 2019 was the sudden and abrupt end to the Activision and Bungie forDestinyand now fans have a few details on why that split occurred....

Anyone keeping tabs on Bioware’sAnthemknows the journey has been anything but smooth sailing for the developer behind the critically acclaimedDragon AgeandMass Effectfranchises. With this being the first time the team that specializes in role-playing games has taken a shot at a live service experience, there are a number of new features and intangibles the developer hasn’t been able to nail down, particularly when it comes to theissues with in-game loot inAnthemplayers are constantly grinding for to maximize character stats and abilities....

There’s more to a good Batman show than the Dark Knight himself. A strong supporting cast of characters is also important, and over the years there have been plenty of Batman characters who have stood out. Sometimes they are even so compelling that they could have carried their own show if given the chance. Alfred’s role has changed a lotover the decades. At first he was simply Batman’s butler. Eventually he became a second father to the Dark Knight, and has also been shown managing the various gadgets and gizmos littered around the Batcave....

2D fighting games are easily some of the most popular styles of fighting games out there, featuring heavy hitters likeMortal KombatandStreet Fighter. A lot of major fighting game franchises restricting themselves to one plane of movement have been successfully capturing the public’s eye for decades. Most 2-D fighting games feature a staple sizable roster of dozens of characters for players to try out. While some parts of most fighting game rosters stay the same, large portions usually get rotated out depending on how the game’s story is progressing, or whether developers want to try something new....

The Christmas spirit is something not all can fight against, and in themovieViolent Knight, David Harbour (known forStranger Things) plays a Santa Claus who has nothing to lose and is ready to dish out seasons beatings. When a villainous Mr. Scrooge targets a small family gathering on Christmas Eve, Satna arrives just in time to save them from a dire fate. Scrooge sends a squad of mercenaries to retrieve the family and kill Santa, but they underestimate the power of old Saint Nick....

Ice-type Pokemon are among some of the strongest in the franchise. There might not be plenty of pure Ice-types in the series, but it’s a popular dual typing that has given trainers some reliable companions. With so many different options out there,picking the right Ice-type can be a daunting task. Just like any other type of Pokemon out there, some Ice-types are better than others. Base stats, movesets, weaknesses, and plenty more factor into just how good a given Ice-type will compare to its peers....

Summary Segawas one of the two big game console companies that ruled in the 80s and 90s. It seemed like Nintendo and Sega consoles would be around forever. However, with some bad marketing moves and the introduction of the PlayStation, Sega quickly fell behind. They pivoted from a hardware and software company to just a software company, which was a smart way not to dry up completely. It was even smarter when they absorbed Atlus in 2013, giving them some good clout in theJRPGfan base....

Valentine’s Daycomes and goes every year leaving folks with either heartfelt wholesomeness or wholesale heartbreak, effectively splitting the population into (respectively) love and hate relationships with the minor holiday. Whichever side any given person falls on, there always seems to be some amount of speculation as to what to do. Whether it’s quality time with a loved one or waiting the hours away alone, dinner dates only ever go so far and the inevitable movie night always comes with a harder question, “what do we watch?...

Summary Bungie has detailed changes toDestiny 2’s Exotic Armor pieces and character abilities arriving with Season 22. Bungie had already announced that it wanted torework underutilized Exotics inDestiny 2to improve their use among the players, and it looks to achieve that through these changes. Bungie recently posted a State of the Game article explaining its future plans for the game and addressing some community concerns. With that, it also addressed some pressing concerns like thestate of Gambit inDestiny 2, and announced a bunch of changes arriving with Season 22 and 23....

The phone-based titleCall of Duty Mobilehas big plans for Season 11’s upcoming content, as the next season for the mobile shooter is set to encompass both Halloween and theCall of Duty Mobile’sfirst-anniversary update. Both of these are expected to be major events, and they both fall under the umbrella of Season 11. Season 11 is planned to be a big surprise, but the details have been kept as a close secret by the developers....

TheCall of Duty: Vanguardcampaign takes place during World War 2, and as such players are expected to complete missions based upon the turbulent time period. One mission sees players tasked with bombing aircraft carriers at Midway, and it can be tricky. For those struggling with theCall of Duty: Vanguardmission, this guide details how to bomb the second Midway aircraft carrier. The Battle of Midway occurred in 1942 and was a monumental fight in the Pacific Theater during World War 2....

The highly anticipatedDiablo Immortalreleased a day ahead of its targeted date for mobile devices. Despite the relative stigma this game initially faced due to its jump to mobile platforms, hype surrounding the title has been building over the years. As a core part of the gameplay inDiablo Immortal, players will be able to choose from a range of diverse characters with differing combat capabilities and skill sets. One of these character classes is called the Crusader, which offers an integral role to both individual and team-based combat inDiablo Immortal....

PlayStation trophies for the upcomingDead Spaceremake have leaked ahead of the highly anticipated horror game’s launch. While PlayStation trophies reveals are often exciting on their own, if only to cage the depth of challenge in a game, there’s something unique about theDead Spaceremake’s list. Fans of the originalDead Spacecan use the Trophy list to compare the new game to the old, see what’s been kept, and see what EA Motive has decided to change....