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The video game industry is driven by acquisitions and mergers. Hard though it may be to believe, Activision and Blizzard were once separate companies. As mobile gaming (enabled by smartphones) becomes a more and more important part of the industry landscape, mobile developers are being gobbled up by larger companies. It was certainly news when EA purchased onetime Angry Birds publisher Chillingo, and it is no less newsworthy that the mega-publisher is now adding developer Firemint to its stable of studios....

EA has so much faith in its Frostbite engine that it doesn’t believe it will have any problems creating games able to take advantage of whatever new hardware Sony and Microsoft may have planned. Quizzed about mid-cycle updates to PS4 and Xbox One during its earnings call last night, EA CFO and executive VP Blake Jorgensen was understandably tight-lipped over the platform holders’ plans, but did state that EA is ready for whatever comes to market....

It appears EA might have a name for its new Seattle studio, after trademarks have appeared for a “Neon Black Studios” filed by the company last month. As spotted by Video Games Chronicle, the filings were made on both the US Patent and Trademark Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office at the end last month. The trademark is said to pertain to “production of video and computer game software”....

Remember that fake wall that required 50 hits to disappear? The latest Elden Ring patch has now removed it. As we previously reported, a wall in Volcano Manor was discovered that seemed to be a secret illusory wall, though it ultimately led nowhere particularly interesting. It seems, though, that this was just a glitch after all. Souls YouTuber Zullie the Witch tested the wall after the new patch and found it no longer breaks....

When Sony Pictures releases Escape Room for home entertainment on Blu-ray and DVD on April 23, 2019, a whole new audience of horror aficionados and escape room enthusiasts alike will have a chance to enjoy the thriller in which the dangers of what’s supposed to be a game become very real. Deborah Ann Woll was particularly well cast given her enthusiasm for cooperative gaming in Geek and Sundry’s Relics and Rarities, a Dungeons & Dragons campaign show, and she spoke with us about Amanda Harper, her character in Escape Room, and how her penchant for social games goes beyond the kind depicted in the movie....

There are a number of bosses in Marvel’s Spider-Man that are both familiar faces and some interesting lesser known villains. Each has a unique set of powers and skills that can make them either a challenging test of your skills or an annoying dance of combat. Each of the bosses is ranked based on the difficulty of their battle or the threat they pose to the player indirectly. There are also a few tips to help you bring down the bad guys once and for all to return a little peace to the streets and rooftops of New York....

For players just diving into the world of Temtem understanding, the different types and their strengths and weaknesses can be difficult, especially considering the differences between these types and those in Pokémon. Each one has its own place in the world of the Airborne Archipelago and there are cool Temtems to be had in each type. To get you started here are the various types and their respective strengths and weaknesses....

F1 2016 will release on PS4, Xbox One and PC on August 19, Codemasters has confirmed. The launch date was revealed in a new trailer released earlier today (below), in which F1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jolyon Palmer racer around the game’s new Baku City Circuit. “The video shows the two F1 drivers getting to grips with the new circuit, giving their impressions on the track and its challenges as they go,” said Codemasters....

The Far Cry 5 official release trailer dropped this morning, finally shedding light on the game after Ubisoft released a series of cryptic trailers and the game’s cover art with little other detail. It seems that players will be battling against a fanatical Midwest America militia, and the game looks just as explosive as previous titles. The series of trailers explores the general setting, gameplay, and introduces members of the resistance that will be helping the player battle the religious zealots that have come to have a hold on Hope County, Montana....

Ubisoft has offered a fresh glimpse at the highly anticipated Far Cry 5 ahead of its launch later this month on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. This time we’re treated to a meaty gameplay video, ‘Mayhem in the Mountains,’ plus a bunch of character vignettes based on the nefarious Seed family. If you haven’t already caught up on Far Cry 5’s central antagonist, then we recommend checking out this live-action trailer, which chronicles the rise to power of religious nut Joseph Seed....

In Far Cry 6, you take control of Dani Rojas (the male and female versions are both canon). Dani will join the Libertad freedom fighters in their attempt to overthrow the dictatorial regime of Anton Castillo. The island nation of Yara calls to you. Will you bring the fires of the revolution or see it extinguished? Here’s our Far Cry 6 guides and features hub to help you with everything you need to know about the newest installment in the open-world action franchise....

Back in early October, I was able to review Far Cry 6. Combining action-packed sequences, tense moments, and over-the-top humor, it made for an engaging experience. Sadly, I did experience a number of issues from crashes to atrocious AI combatants. Fast forward to the present and we’ve got Far Cry 6 Vaas: Insanity. Far Cry 6 Vaas: Insanity is the first paid DLC that’s part of the Season Pass. It puts you in the shoes of Far Cry 3′s Vaas Montenegro, long-considered as one of the franchise’s most memorable villains....

Final Fantasy XIV‘s Endwalker expansion comes with a whole slew of new story content to get into, as well as tons of side content that will surely take up hundreds of hours if you choose to explore those. Aside from just barreling through the story, you’ll also be able to level up your crafters and gatherers by discovering new resources to farm. Here’s how to get Ophiotauros Hide in FFXIV Endwalker....

The FIFA 22 web app is causing problems worldwide as players search for a fix while the app returns a not working status. There have been similar issues with the game’s companion apps in the past as well. EA has responded and patched up these issues on each occasion. In this guide, we walk through a list of fixes you can try out to resolve your issue and get your Fifa 22 Web App working again....

Just in time for Easter, Square Enix is launching a Hatching-tide event in its MMORPG, but a certain emote is causing debate. As part of the event, various items and minions will be available to collect, as well as an emote for eating an egg. A picture of the emote shows a cute little Lalafell eating an egg, but the egg still has half the shell on. Which begs the question: how are you meant to eat a boiled egg?...

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly twenty-five years since the release of Final Fantasy VII. As we look forward to the release of the remaster in April, it’s fun to think back on those days when the game first came out. The world has changed a lot since then. The Twin Towers were still the tallest buildings in New York City. Bill Clinton had not yet been impeached. The game was released on the PC and on the PlayStation (no numbers necessary at that time)....

In the event of war, it is always smart to have stronger and more advanced units out on the battlefield to push back the enemy. That applies to every Fire Emblem game out there, and it is no different even in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. When you are engaging in 1 vs 1,000 battles, the stronger your units, the more chances you’ll have in winning battles and the war. To make the most of your army, here’s the guide on how to get Advanced Seals in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes....

This FLCL Alternative review contains spoilers. FLCL Alternative: Episode 4 Last week, I noted how FLCL Alternative was working well as a slice-of-life anime, but that it didn’t quite know where to place the FLCL staples of Haruko doing sexy stuff and robot fighting. Well, “Pit-a-Pat” was apparently designed specifically to shut me up because all of a sudden the two disparate elements of this sequel series have been weaved together and, surprisingly, it comes out pretty darn good....

I love cooking games. There’s already a fantastic food truck game, courtesy of Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3, but that series obviously isn’t very hands-on. Food Truck Simulator sets out to offer the full experience and, early on, it seems like it might actually make a surprisingly good dish. Driving out to spots and selling the food of your choosing is quite an alluring prospect, indeed. But after a few hours, it becomes obvious just how barren and lacking this game is despite some of it appearing to be quite a treat at first....

Dota 2 currently has over 120+ heroes and there is something for everyone’s playstyle. No matter is are just a beginner or a veteran, it’s always good to know the KDA ratios, and win rates of your favorite hero. Understanding the current stats will also help you in trying out new heroEs you not played before. So here are the latest stats of all Dota 2 Hero Win Rates & Ratios along with KDA & pick rate....