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Riot Games confirmed that its new competitive shooter,Valorant, will not have loot boxes. The game has been compared toCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveandOverwatch, which does have loot boxes, but it seems that Riot has other plans to make money from its game. Speaking to Polygon,Valorant’s executive producer Anna Donlon confirmed that the game won’t have loot boxes but it will have other forms of microtransactions. Just like Riot Games' other title,League of Legends,Valorantwill sell cosmetic items such as weapon skins and sprays....

Throughout the years, video games have become an increasingly common pastime around the world, with more people turning to them for entertainment than ever before. This year, especially, has driven upengagement with video games, with millions of people forced to remain home during the coronavirus pandemic. This has, at least in part, driven record earnings in the games industry, and according to a new report, a record percentage of people playing video games in the United States....

Game of Throneswas a pop culture phenomenon. It was a TV show that so many people absolutely had to watch each week. Until the unpopular ending, and then suddenly many fans couldn’t get away fast enough. But how did this happen? What made fans turn on this once great show so easily? Of course,the ending played a role. It might have ruined the show for many fans. Yet willGame of Thronesalways be this way?...

The inevitable addition of theX-Mento the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a topic of countless rumors and theories for years now, and the unexpected appearance of Patrick Stewart as Professor X inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesshas only fueled the flames of fan speculation. The question is, when fans do eventually get X-Men stories in the MCU, what kind of stories will they be? The originalX-Menfilms from 20th Century Fox drew inspiration from some of the most famous X-Men stories ever, from “Days of Future Past” to “The Dark Phoenix Saga” to “Old Man Logan....

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwas defined by a few key attributes. An obvious one was the sense of exploration as players took Link through the post-apocalyptic land of Hyrule, taking in the sights and stumbling across many situations. Another aspect was those situations themselves, which ranged from isolated puzzles to unique landmarks and environments that encourage problem-solving. Tying all this together wereLink’s Sheikah Slate powersand the many items he could find on his journey....

Since launchingGhost of Tsushima:Legendsa year ago, Sucker Punch Productions' co-op multiplayer mode has developed a dedicated fan following. AmongstSony’s currently singleplayer dominated portfolio, the online experience is unlike any other exclusive within the PlayStation ecosystem. Thanks to the successful launch of the PS5’sGhost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, and the fact thatLegendscan now be purchased as a standalone game, players are likely going to keep returning to the Japanese island for some time to come....

Overwatch 2is here, and with it comes a whole new range ofcosmetics, sprays, emotes, voice lines, and more (and no loot boxes). With the graphical update of the new game, the cosmetics have been given a massive overhaul with awesome lighting and shadows to add to the art style of the game. Related:Funny Overwatch 2 Clip Shows D.Va Getting Charged off the Map and Loading Into a New Game Overwatchhas always been known for its event cosmetics, and with Halloween right around the corner, we’re loving the new skins available for all players to purchase....

Quick Links Clash of Clansis a freemobile strategy gamethat has impressed millions of gamers all over the world since its release. In this game, you can build and upgrade your village, train various troops, and attack opponents’ villages to gather essential resources. The game has different types of troops, such as Healers, Wizards, and Barbarians, that you can train as you proceed in the game. Each troop comes with its own weaknesses and strengths, and you can also upgrade them to make them more powerful....

ThePokemonuniverse is arguably one of the most cosplayed video game franchises around the world. With so many interestingPokemontrainers and rivalsthat span across the different video game titles, fans are likely to find a character that they can relate to, and one that they will want to dress up as. One cosplayer has found her match by bringing to life Marnie, the popular rival trainer fromPokemon SwordandShield. Launched back in 2019,Pokemon SwordandShieldintroduced several rivalPokemontrainers within the game’s main story including theprotagonist’s childhood friend Hop, Bede, and, of course, Marnie....

Critical Role, which is the name of the show and the company that produces it, has proven to be one of the most interesting voices in the new media landscape. The plucky littleD&Dshow has a fandom that rivals that of some massive entertainment empires. Last year, Critical Role’s production company, Metapigeon, picked up a charming space-western series calledMidst, remastered it, and unleashed it upon eager critters worldwide. Today, Critical Role announcesMidst’s first spin-off,Moonward....

Quick Links If V is to survive the grizzly nature of Night City and find a cure for the Relic that is slowly killing them, then they are going to need to bring the bestweaponsthatCyberpunk 2077has to offer. While there are countless Iconic guns that will serve players well, sometimes it’s hard to get rid of an old favorite, which is why players will want to know how to upgrade weapons inCyberpunk 2077....

Quick Links With the USG Ishimuranow free of poison gasfor the most part, Isaac can now focus on finding a way off of the ship. After getting rid of the Leviathan, Isaac found out from Elizabeth that there is an SOS Beacon somewhere on the Mining Deck. If they can find a way to launch it out into space, there may be a way to be rescued. The seventh chapter in the remake ofDead Spaceinvolves players looking for the Beacon and then finding a way to launch it....

Destiny 2has emerged as one of the most popular free-to-play franchises and has seen multiple updates and major expansions. Despite the immense popularity and player base,Bungie will not provideDestiny 2for Steam Deckat this point due to some complicated reasons. Online and free-to-play games are prone to hacking, which is the primary reason Bungie has chosen not to go with the handheld device. Besides hacking issues,Destiny 2still has a few troubling bugs that often get on gamers' nerves....