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In just a few days,Apex Legendswill celebrate its fourth birthday. When the title first launched, there were only eight characters: Bangalore, Bloodhound, Caustic, Gibraltar, Lifeline, Mirage, Pathfinder, and Wraith—with Caustic and Mirage both needing to be unlocked. Following Octane’s debut inApex Legends, only a month after the game was released, the game has consistently added more and more legends into the mix, with the total sitting currently at 23. Like any first-person shooter, the meta ofApex Legendsconstantly shifts, and many of the characters from the game’s original roster find themselves falling in and out of favor with players....

This week, TwitchConupdated the Health Measures pagefor its upcoming 2022 event in San Diego to say that it will not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry. Moreover, while TwitchCon still encourages the use of masks, they will also not be required for the October event. As one might expect, the updated Health Measures section has led to a lot of confusion and frustration from within the Twitch community....

Summary Diablo 4’s Season 3 will begin on January 23, according to its login screen, while Season 2, known as Season of Blood, will end on the same day. Although the approachingDiablo 4update remains shrouded in mystery, some of its details are known. Diablo 4’s Season of Bloodintroduced new content such as a fresh vampire hunter questline, new endgame bosses, inventory system improvements, and more. These additions helpedDiablo 4bounce back from steadily decreasing player numbers, as the game’s average Steam population increased by 27% in November....

Marvel Studios’WandaVisionwill go down as Disney’s first attempt to import the MCU from movie theaters to television and considering the kind of toll the pandemic has taken on the film industry, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Yet, considering the widespread successWandaVisionhas claimed in just over a month, a future comeback is not out of the question. As fans ofWandaVisionget ready for episode 8, potentiallythe longest in the miniseriesso far, this comes with the realization that the homages to classic sitcoms that defined the structure of the first seven episodes are quite hard to repeat, especially when considering the inner workings and future Marvel content....

Lost Arkhas been localized for the western audience years after its release, thanks to the hard work of Amazon Studios. Luckily, all of that hard work paid off sinceLost Arkmanaged to hit 500,000 players on Steam, and the number is only continuing to rise from there. The game’s success can be attributed to the manythings players can do inLost Ark, such as sailing and customizing strongholds. And for fans who enjoy collectibles, there are plenty of items to find while exploring the expansive game world as well....

Summary In a genre as competitive as open-world survival,Medieval Dynastyis a rare success that stands out among countless games that have tried and failed to captivate the genre’s audience. With a focus on more relaxing gameplay and a constant feeling of progress, it’s the kind of game where hours fly by unnoticed as players move from one task to another in their quest to establish a thriving medieval village. Game Rant spoke with Render Cube’s Producer Marcin Warszawski about what he feels is important for making a fun survival game, and understandably the answer isn’t quite that simple....

Handheld gaming undoubtedly revolutionized the industry. Nintendo’s Game Boy, released in 1989, has since become the third best-selling game console of all time and has spawned hits such asPokemonandThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Even in today’s market of high-resolution graphics and big-budget franchises, some gamers and developers are still fiercely loyal to the aesthetics of handheld games.Yacht Club Games, the studio behind the upcoming action-adventure gameMina the Hollower, certainly falls into that category....

The still ongoing story behind the recent GameStop stock manipulation is continuing to grip onlookers due to the online narrative of the little guys on Reddit going up against massive hedge funds. However, there’s been an interesting trend that has started to take off in the wake of the news of questionablestock trading practices by companies like Robinhoodhitting mainstream media. A result of the market manipulation ofGameStop’s stock has led to two movies from the last decade to gain newfound interest, since they show a stylized focus on the stock market and the hedge funds and big fish that exploit it....

Hurling insults at opponents in the heat of a match is a fairly common occurrence in gaming. Foul language and grade-school level antagonism is often let loose, and while it can be a bit shocking, most of it can be brushed off. When trash talk crosses the line, however, it can be quite revealing and very damaging. That’s why NBA star Meyers Leonard is making headlines right now after letting fly a racist epithet during aCall of Duty: Warzonestream....

She-Hulk’s origin story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been different from the comics so far. Marvel Studios has now released a new teaser trailer for the second episode that hints at the origins of her superhero name, and it seems like the studio is taking a different route this time around as well. While Tatiana Maslany’s titular character obviously has the same name as the comics, her journey is unique....

This article contains SPOILERS for Octopath Traveler 2 Octopath Traveler 2added a big new postgame feature, Extra Battles, in its official PlayStation and Xbox release on June 6. This serves as a new incentive for players to rediscoverOctopath Traveler 2,one of the most highly acclaimed turn-based JRPGs from recent years. According to the release notes on Steam forOctopath Traveler 2, players can access Extra Battles once they finish the game....

Outer Worldshas recently received a new DLC namedMurder on Eridanos. This is both a joyous and melancholic serving of in-game content; while there’s more of the game to be had due to the latest addition,Murder on Eridanosis the final DLC. After that, there’s nothing left but the gaping void of completion. RELATED:The Outer Worlds: Ways It’s Better Than The Fallout Franchise (& Ways It’s Not) Hopefully, players take a while to get to that point what with the new DLC increasing the level cap....

Overwatch 2just revealed its 37th character, a support hero named Lifeweaver. Players can expect to learn more about this dashing hero whenOverwatch 2shares more information about Season 4 on April 4. Season 3 ofOverwatch 2is about to come to an end, meaning Blizzard’s free-to-play FPS will soon get a refresh of its Battle Pass.Overwatch 2seeks to release a new heroevery other Battle Pass season, meaning players expected new ones in Season 4 and Season 6, both of which have been confirmed to be support characters....