Soumyajit Mukherjee 
Microsoft’s ID@Xbox program, dedicated to supporting and promoting indie games and developers, is currently facing social media backlash after an official post on X (Twitter) allegedly featured AI-generated art. Although the post was swiftly deleted after users pointed out the use of AI, screenshots have since circulated on platforms like X and Reddit, intensifying the … Read more
With Valorant’s Episode 8 Act 1 just around the corner, Riot Games has started teasing fans with exciting details about what to expect in the upcoming season—the first one of the new year. Today, the official Twitter handle dropped the first tidbit of information, focusing on upcoming map changes and alterations to the competitive map … Read more
Embark Studios chose to close out 2023 with a bang, launching the first-ever major ban wave for its hit free-to-play shooter, The Finals. The move was aimed at tackling the growing issue of cheaters infesting the game. Unfortunately, the massive ban wave seems to have unintentionally ensnared numerous innocent players who have no history of … Read more
Mortal Kombat 1’s launch stirred a mix of emotions among fans, with its limited features in the online play mode drawing ‘Mostly Positive’ reviews that left us somewhat disappointed. However, a recent leak from a reliable source suggests that NetherRealm Studios has some exciting plans to revamp the multiplayer experience in their latest installment in … Read more
The disturbing trend of swatting continues to plague the livestreaming community, and yesterday, Ned Luke, the talented actor behind Michael De Santa in Grand Theft Auto V, fell victim to this dangerous practice once again. This marks the seventh time that Luke has been swatted, and remarkably, it’s the second occurrence in just over a … Read more
As of yesterday, Bobby Kotick officially stepped down from his role as the head of Activision Blizzard. The departure, after his 32-year tenure with the gaming giant, comes with a notable financial package, rumored to be as much as $400 million. However, the gaming community is not bidding him farewell with cheers and applause. As … Read more
The much-anticipated version 4.4 update for Genshin Impact is slated to go live on January 31, 2024, and it’s bringing some exciting additions to the character roster. The spotlight falls on the new 5-star character, Xianyun, and the 4-star Pyro character, GaMing. While HoYoverse hasn’t officially revealed the lineup for other banners in Genshin Impact … Read more
Lawrence Sullivan, better known as the “Florida Joker Man,” has escalated his crusade against Rockstar Games by issuing a “final warning” and demanding a hefty $5 million in compensation. This move comes in response to his perceived likeness with a character featured in the recently released Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Since the highly anticipated … Read more
In a recent blog post, Sony has officially revealed the PlayStation Plus games lineup for the first month of the new year, and it’s looking like a promising start for 2024. From January 2 to February 5, PlayStation Plus members will have the chance to snag and keep A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West, and … Read more
In the fast-paced world of online shooters, The Finals has emerged as one of the quickest-growing games in recent weeks. Following a successful beta and amassing a staggering 10 million players just two weeks after its stealthy launch by Embark Studios, the game has hit significant milestones in record time. However, amidst the excitement, there’s … Read more