League of Legends drop rates: Masterwork & Hextech chests, Arcane capsules, more

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  443 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Riot Games revealed the official drop rates for League of Legends items like Hextech Chests and Arcane capsules, among others, inside the game’s client. League of Legends players will now have some idea of what they can pull when they go to buy different loot items from the Shop. The drop rates have itemized lists for skin shards, ultimate skin permanents, blue/orange essence, and emotes. Aside from rewards like League skins and champions, Riot also included the chances to get other in-game goodies like Gemstones, which are used to craft exclusive items via Hextech Crafting, as well as Mythic Skins. [Read More]

Lester finally earns his cut after mysteriously appearing in GTA Online heists

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  300 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Lester is the infamous brains behind the operation in GTA V and Online, but now he’s apparently showing up as a player character skin in some heist lobbies. Every GTA player, whether they prefer online or campaign play, probably knows who Lester Crest is. He always seems to be there setting up the next big score from the shadows, but now it looks like he’s finally getting in on the action himself. [Read More]

NHL 22 Review - A series in the penalty box

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  5 minutes  |  1019 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

EA SPORTS is back for yet another hockey season, this time with NHL 22 – the first entry on next-gen systems, not that you’d necessarily realize it. The NHL series already has some of the best gameplay in sports titles, partly because of just how well hockey translates to video games. The hitting, the shooting, the passing, it’s all never been better. The problem, however, is that the gameplay refinements aren’t a sizable leap from NHL 21. [Read More]

Pokemon Go devs reschedule Kyogre Raid Hour and apologize for issues

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  321 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Due to an issue that occurred during Pokemon Go Raid Hour, Niantic has issued an apology and scheduled a make-up day for the event. Every so often, Pokemon Go will host micro-events called Raid Hours. For 60 minutes, a specific Pokemon, usually a Legendary, will appear in gyms more frequently. A recent raid hour featured the Gen 3 legendary water-type Kyogre. On June 7 from 6 PM to 7 PM local time, the legendary whale would be in the Pokemon Go spotlight. [Read More]

Swagg's deadly full-auto pistol loadout will "replace" Warzone SMGs

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  467 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

If you’ve been struggling to find the perfect Warzone SMG after the PPSH nerf, CoD pro FaZe Swagg claims that this fully automatic 1911 loadout is going to steal the limelight going forward.  Each new Warzone update brings in a host of nerfs and buffs to Caldera’s huge lineup of weapons. The latest patch finally nerfed the PPSH that had been dominating the game, restoring some balance to the SMG meta. [Read More]

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 - trailers, gameplay & everything we know

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  5 minutes  |  983 words  |  Fernande Dalal

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s sequel is one of the most anticipated upcoming Nintendo Switch releases of all time. We’ve got everything you need to know about it here. After the original Breath of the Wild was released, it was quickly regarded as the best Zelda game of all time by multiple critics and fans, largely due to its epic story and vast open-world with endless nooks and crannies to explore. [Read More]

Total War Warhammer 3 races guide: All faction mechanics & bonuses

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  6 minutes  |  1087 words  |  Trudie Dory

Total War Warhammer 3 is finally here, and its factions offer unique playstyles and bonuses. Here’s all we know about the Total War Warhammer 3 races and their unique mechanics. Total War Warhammer 3 is here, offers the franchise’s unique mix of turn-based diplomacy and real-time combat in Games Workshop’s fantasy universe. That means it’s not uncommon to see a Pikeman slain by a dragon, or even a huge polar bear with a warrior on top. [Read More]

Warzone fans frustrated as “broken” Kar98 & Swiss are stronger than ever on Caldera

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  402 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Call of Duty: Warzone players are frustrated, believing the Kar98k and Swiss K31 rifles are stronger than ever thanks to Caldera’s vast open spaces.  When it was announced the Warzone would be shifting away from Verdansk and bringing in a new map alongside Call of Duty: Vanguard, players were pretty excited about what was in-store. However, ever since the integration, players have had a myriad of complaints about different things. [Read More]

What is Odysee? New streaming site powered by cryptocurrency

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  2 minutes  |  401 words  |  Arica Deslauriers

Odysee is a new streaming service that’s looking to provide an alternative to both YouTube and Twitch with an all-new site – one that’s completely powered by crypto.  When it comes to streaming online, Twitch and Youtube are, of course, the biggest names in the game. They’re far from the only ones, though. One of the newest streaming sites around is Odysee, which launched in late 2020. Unlike Twitch or YouTube, they aim to use cryptocurrency to shake up the typical video/streaming site design. [Read More]

Xbox Games With Gold for September 2021 Revealed

 Posted on September 27, 2022  |  3 minutes  |  428 words  |  Mittie Cheatwood

Xbox will offer four free games in September – here’s what’s coming. While Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass service has somewhat eclipsed the long-running Games With Gold program, if you’re an Xbox Live Gold member then there are plenty of reasons to keep an eye on the lineup. For one, Games with Gold don’t cycle out – as long as you’re subscribed, they’re yours, and for another, they usually include a pair of backward compatible titles from the Xbox 360 or original Xbox to get you feeling all nostalgic. [Read More]