There’s good news forXDefiantfans who are sick to death of being destroyed by enemies using sniper rifles, as executive director Mark Rubin has confirmed a significant nerf is on the way. The discourse around sniper rifles has rumbled on since release day, with fans claiming that weapon class has beenruining the game. Specifically, the fact that the rifles didn’t feature any flinch when being shot by an opponent caused huge frustration, as enemies were able to aim perfectly even when they were getting slammed with bullets....

NanaOn-Sha, developer of the amazingPaRappa The Rapper, came out with aKinectgame earlier this year calledHaunt. It didn’t really make a splash, and odds are you probably haven’t heard of it. That all changes today, as you Americans can get the game for free right at this very moment, up until July 2nd. All you have to do is load up your 360, access the “Kinect Central” button on the main menu, and download the game....

Wipe your library Are you embarrassed that you’re playing the newest iteration ofBarbie Dreamhouse Partyand don’t want your friends to see? Due to a new feature in Steam’s latest beta build, you’re able to hide individual games off of your software list. According to Steam, “games that are hidden will not show up in library filters except for a new filter called hidden” — which will only appear on your client....

Gardevoir is live on July 28 [Update:Gardevoir is now live inPokemon Unite. It is a mid-tier cost character, going at 8,000 coins or 460 gems (as opposed to 10,000 coin high-tier cost characters). It also launched with a skin called “Fashionable Style Gardevoir” for 350 gems. You currently cannot exchange holowear tickets for it.] SoPokemon Uniteis nearly a week old at this point, and one of the things I really wanted to see soonish is a roster expansion (especially given that Gardevoir and Blastoise are already technically in the game)....

Adolescence is one of life’s stormiest seasons. Your body changes, friends start acting differently, and the shadow of adulthood looms in the distance. Everyone needs an anchor to help them weather these years, and for me, that anchor was the enormous pile of fantasy books perched perennially on my desk. Fantasy is a robust genre, and young-adult fantasy is even more so. As someone who part-times as a paraprofessional at a middle school, I can confidently say that YA Fantasy is doing better than ever....

Inevitably, as players proceed on their galactic adventure throughStarfield, they will come to a certain realization: they need to employ more strategy,especiallyif they hope to survive. Part of theStarfieldSurvival Strat,if you will, involves making intelligent use oflegendary effects. InStarfield, legendary effects can be applied to helmets, packs, spacesuits, and weapons. They are additional effects that modify the effectiveness of gear found or scavenged throughout the universe. It largely depends on an item’s rarity and how many legendary effects it has, but it helps to know in advance what kinds of legendary effects exist, and how to make the most from them....

Warzone Mobile’sStorm Chasers event unveils a collection of electrifying rewards. Unlike someCall of Dutyitems, these unique gifts can be earned entirely for free. Here’s a sneak peek into Storm Chasers rewards and how to get them fast inWarzone Mobile. How to earn Storm Chasers rewards fast in Warzone Mobile Strategically earning Event Points (EP) or High Voltage Badges is the key to unlocking rewards in theWarzone MobileStorm Chasers event. While you can play any Battle Royale or Multiplayer Playlist to earn them, mastering a few efficient methods can significantly speed up your progress....

Apex Legendsis crashing on start up for players who hop onto EA and Respawn Entertainment’s live-service multiplayer game. Steam players are not being able to move past the loading screen inApex Legends. Respawn had released a patch yesterday that seemingly fixed the issue, butApex Legendscrash issues continue on persist for PC players. Respawn Entertainment issued a statement last night on August 29 at 11:50 p.m. PT, highlighting that a patch to fixApex Legendscrashes on Steam has been rolled out....

She looks fun TheHyrule Warriorstrailers keep coming, and now the final video for all of theannouncedcharacters has rolled in — Fi. Her acrobatic style fits right in with theDynasty Warriorsseries, and it looks like she’ll be able to transform into her sword move for a few abilities. So far we know there are a few more reveals coming up (such as Zant), but I hope the development collaboration keeps a few things hidden all the way up until launch — how cool would an unlockable Ganondorf be?...

Five games between 2014 and 2016 Polish developer and creator ofThe Witchergames CD Projekt RED looks like it’s going to have its hands full over the next few years, according to their recent strategy report, with choice morselstranslatedbyThe Witcherforum member Kodaemon. This year will see the launch of theREDkitbeta, CDPR’s impressive toolset for modders, which I’m pretty damn excited about. I’m not particularly proficient at modding, but I can’t wait to see what more creative minds will come up with using the software....

$15 less Have you been meaning to pick up a Wii U Pro Controller but chicken out every time you see the $50 price tag? Nyko’s Pro Commander does the same thing at $15 less, coming in at an MSRP of $34.99. I tried one out today at CES for you penny pinchers. Its layout is not unlike that of the Xbox 360 controller with its offset analog sticks. The d-pad is really nice, as are the face buttons....

Those willing to wait in long lines at a public consumer electronics show look no further! Ziff Davis Media and Activision have announced thatGuitar Hero III: Legends of Rockwill be playable at this upcoming DigitalLife Expo later this month. The show, which takes place from September 27-30, is New York City’s leading consumer electronics and digital technology event.” It might also be the only one. No word on what songs will be playable, or what system the game will be demoed on....

Prepare those twitchy thumbs If, like my good self, you found yourself enraptured by the fantastic 2018 platformerCeleste, then you’ll be Extremely OK with thisbrand new trailerforEarthblade,which premiered as a part of yesterday evening’s Game Award festivities. Dripping with simplistic style, as only Team Celeste know how,Earthbladewill follow the adventures of Nevoa, Child of Fate, as they return to what remains of a ruined Earth in what looks to be another pixelated tale packed with challenges on a physical and emotional scale....