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For those stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic,Call of Duty: Modern Warfarehas offered a decent way to pass the time. With Season 3 now out in the wild,Modern Warfareplayers have 100 new tiers to grind through and officer ranks to achieve. Luckily for those players, Infinity Ward has now announced the dates and details for an upcoming double XP event inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare. Beginning on April 17th at 10 AM PDT,Modern Warfareplayers will earn double weapon and rank XP....

Counter Strike: Global Offensiveis experiencing a bit of a resurgence in recent months, with players turning up in droves to play the long-enduring first person shooter. Released all the way back in 2012,CS:GOsaw a previous peak number of concurrent users in 2016, when 850,485 players were engaged in dustups on well-trodden maps Dust 2, Mirage, or Inferno. It seems as though a lot of people are enjoying games these days asSteam also broke a record for concurrent userson February 2nd....

After numerous teases, leaks, and even anofficial puzzle distributed to press by Activision,Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Timehas finally been unveiled. A direct sequel to Naughty Dog’s universally acclaimedCrash Bandicoottrilogy that concluded in 1998, the title will supposedly be a major new reboot to the series that sees Crash, Coco, Cortex, and several other iconic characters taking part in a brand new adventure. The trailer showcases a number of new aspects to the game, including a variety of playable characters and a wholly original story, but it also seems as though the title will feature fresh abilities that Crash can wield....

Production finally started forDune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated sequel to the 2021 adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel. The news was confirmed via social media with a behind-the-scenes photo. Dune: Part Twowill see the return of Timothée Chalamet in his leading role of Paul Atreides. Once again, joining Chalamet are Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The cast also features new additions, includingElvisstar Austin Butler as Feyd Rautha,Christopher Walken as the Emperor, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, and Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot, among others....

Summary Destiny 2’s Lightfall may have been designed as a “bridge” expansion, in the sense that it wasn’t meant to be the end of the Light and Darkness saga just yet, but it also came with a new subclass and interesting seasons. On the other hand, The Final Shape has a lot riding on its shoulders precisely because it is supposed to be the epic conclusion of a 10-year saga, but also the start of a new chapter that has enough juice to keep players engaged for another year before a new saga begins....

Iron Banner is the longest running event in theDestinyseries, initially promising high-level PVP combat where player levels would make a difference in each fight. However, the legacy of Iron Banner as it currently exists has finally evolved to the point where jumping into the event offers a much higher challenge than the consistently availableDestiny 2’s Cruciblemodes with lower stakes. This difference for challenge level in the modern Iron Banner doesn’t come from any changes made since Iron Banner first arrived in the originalDestinynearly 8 years ago, though....

Ever sinceDiablo 4revealed its first three classes (the Barbarian, the Druid, and the Sorceress), fans have been debating what the other two launch classes are. AtBlizzconline, this question was partially answered. The fourth class confirmed forDiablo 4is the Rogue, something that many RPG fans can be familiar with. Combining quick action, stealth, and precision deadliness, this class fits in nicely with the meatier Barbarian and the magic Druid and Sorceress. Indeed, when it came to speculating about what the next class could be, someone to fill in a more dex-based role was pushed, and it’s hard to imagine what could really top a Rogue in this sense....

When it comes to battle royale games, the likes ofApex Legendssits right up there among the most popular, second perhaps only toFortnite, though arguably the former tries to distance itself from the competition. Withthe rewards forApex Legendsseason ten having been leaked recently, there is some hype around the next iteration of the BR title, especially with the next season due out tomorrow. However, some people are not happy with the overall game, and have seemingly had no issue voicing such concerns....

FromSoftware has developed some incredible titles and anticipation has been building for the upcoming release ofElden Ring. Many fans of the developer are hoping thatElden Ringwill match the quality ofthe critically acclaimedDark Soulsseriesand thematically the upcoming title seems to tread similar ground. There now seems to be bad news on the horizon for fans who were expectingElden Ringto arrive soon as rumors begin to circulate about a significantly later release date....

Summary Fans ofTheatrhythm: Final Bar Lineon the Nintendo Switch are finding themselves unable to play the popular Switch rhythm game for an odd reason. TheFinal Fantasyrhythm game spinoff series has received multiple iterations since the original game debuted on the 3DS in 2012, allowing players to play along with their favorite Final Fantasy tunes. The series saw multiple releases on 3DS and recently welcomed its first console launch withlast year’sTheatrhythm: Final Bar Lineon PS4 and Switch....

Starfield’s hard sci-fi themes will likely set it apart from other space-faring games such asNo Man’s SkyandThe Outer Worlds. It will allow it to approach its universe from a realistic angle, providing players with a solid overall experience. However, there are some ways in which these themes could limit it as well. Because ofStarfield’s hard sci-fi themes, the game may ironically not be able to pursue some of the more out-of-this-world features....

Female characters have become more dominant in superhero features over the years. From heroines like Wonder Woman and Black Widow to villains such as Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, powerful women have not only shown their physicality and toughness, but also have intriguing backstories and complex personalities. Mostly gone are the days in which women are supporting players primarily relied upon to accompany the male protagonist, or to be constantly saved from danger....

Summary Hearts of Iron 4has become amuch more complex gamesince its initial release in 2016. Players now have more control than ever over their nations in the lead-up to the 20th century’s greatest catastrophe, the Second World War. Fans have a diverse plethora of countries to choose from, many of them containing their own unique National Focus Trees. SinceHearts of Iron 4can be so complex, beginners may be a little intimidated when it comes to choosing their first country....