When in the timeline does Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora take place?

After almost as many delays as the movies,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais finally here. Although the game takes place on the beautiful world of Pandora, it isn’t connected directly to the movies, as it’s a standalone story with new characters. So where doesAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorafit into theAvatartimeline? When doesAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoratake place? The playable Na’vi character inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorawas taken as a child by the RDA and raised to help the humans fight the Na’vi natives....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Deborah Choi

Which is the best EA FC 24 formation for endgame?

Endgame, aka Futties season, is here inEA FC 24, and things are already looking pretty different in Ultimate Team. The Futties season is all about extremely strong items with very high overall ratings. We already have a 99-rated Lionel Messi Team of the Tournament card, and there will be plenty of such cards appearing over the next few months. Naturally, these cards open up chances for certain formations to dominate the meta and win more games....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Spencer Green

Xbox One kills game ownership, here’s what Xbox fans say

Gamers react to Microsoft’s robbery of consumer rights Microsoftfinally clarifiedmuch of its policy on used games and online restrictions with the Xbox One, and the news is grim for those who actually believe in consumer rights. With its new system, Microsoft will take the final step in stripping gamers of their property ownership, and control every moment of their experience. Making you check in every 24 hours like a groveling lapdog, restricting your ability to lend and rent games, and effectively pursuing the industry dream of keeping goods long after they’ve been sold, the Xbox One is a corporation’s fantasy machine that flips off the common end user....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Melissa White

Zelda has a lot of unstable antagonists – Ghirahim gets a new video

Dragon, not lizard – I don’t do that tongue thing Mulan‘s Mushu might not do that tongue thing, butSkyward Swordvillain Ghirahim sure does! The vain villain joins the fray in a rather interesting trailer, which shows off his swordplay, diamond animations, and super-powers. In addition to his fancy footwork and one-handed sword techniques, Ghirahim can transform into his “true form,” which allows him access to more damage and faster speed....

July 5, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Stephanie Thompson

(Update) We’ll finally get a fresh update on Dying Light 2 this week

Developer admits it announced sequel ‘a little early’ [Update: Techland’s March status update forDying Light 2showed a few gameplay snippets, an unnecessary Mean Tweets-style bit, and a notice to “stay tuned” with a “2021” closer – you good? “This is a huge and complex project, and we needed time to ensure it will live up to our vision,” the team said in the video. “All of us here are putting our hearts into delivering a game that you will keep playing for months....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Randy Hatfield

A leak shows Halloween-themed content coming to Overwatch soon

I just want Winston to be a big silly Frankenstein Halloween costumes andOverwatch‘s generally bad-ass skins seem like the perfect match, so of course people have been clamoring for seasonal content. We all know it’s coming, it’s just a question of when and how. A Reddit poster by the name ofChronosHerospotted what may be a leak on Xbox Live that has some details for us. Since the text is cut off there, ChronosHero supplied the rest:...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Keith White

A Small Favor channels Full Throttle and Another World

With alien assassins and laser guns A Small Favor,developed by two-man team ClickShake Games, has some big shoes to fill. Cartoonist and animator Jay Ziebarth describes it as a combination of “the gritty, futuristic adventure style ofFull ThrottleandBeneath a Steel Skywith the side scrolling sci-fi exploration ofAnother World.” Name dropping three of my favorite games is certainly enough to pique my interest. The adventure game is based on abrowser gamefrom the same team, and follows an alien assassin as he does “favors” for unpleasant gangsters....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Jared Lewis

Another Android-based console surfaces on Kickstarter

Nothing like a little healthy competition Taking an approach to console gaming not unlike what theOUYAis hoping to do, the GameStick is a small-scale, Android-based console that plugs into your television by way of HDMI. Creator PlayJam is aiming for $100,000 inpledges on Kickstarterto finish development of the device, more than half of which has already been raised on the campaign’s first day. The system itself is small enough to fit within its controller and has an Amlogic 8726-MX processor, 1GB DDR 3 / 8GB Flash, and runs Android Jelly Bean....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Mary Ford

Ariana Grande is so into Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

A little more touch the gamepad! I always find it strange when there are celebrity cameos in video games. I’m not talking about something like the zaniness of Keith David being inSaints Rowas Keith David (…after having voiced Julius in the first two games), but more like when the celebrity has their exact likeness placed into the title in a serious manner. How does one explain Zachary Levi being inTomb Raider, for instance?...

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Shannon Bennett

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel takes the shooter looter to the moon

Jetpacks, ice bullets, and playable Claptrap! Borderlands: The Pre-Sequelis official. The latest entry in Gearbox’s shooter looter takes place between the originalBorderlandsandBorderlands 2, hence thePre-Sequelmoniker. The new game is based on theBorderlands 2engine as well, and will be sticking to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. You’ll be able to play as one of four new — yet familiar — characters as you work for Handsome Jack during his rise to power....

July 4, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Chad Adams Jr.

Challenge Scot: Running solo in Left 4 Dead 2

This weeks Challenge Scot! This week’s challenge is inLeft 4 Dead 2, in which I was tasked with completing the first chapter ofNo Mercyon expert and without any bots to help me. There’s a whole load of zombies standing between me and the safe room, the odds are not stacked in my favor! If you’ve got any ideas for future challenges you’d like me to have a go at, feel free to leave them in the comments!...

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Wanda Walter

Contest: Ruin your friendships with a Switch copy of Heave Ho

Hang onto your butts Today’s contest features a Switch copy ofHeave Ho— you’re gonna hate your friends. We keep giving away Devolver Digital games because they keep making games that look awesome as hell. I’d feel bad about it, but I don’t. Step up your game, other publishers. Devolver’s newest bit of unhinged zaniness comes in form ofHeave Ho. We’ve got some Switch keys to give away, so come win one and begin the process of losing every friend you’ve ever had....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Derrick Perry

Contest: Win a brand new Switch and a copy of Jamestown+, just in time for Christmas

Runners-up can win a Switch or Steam copy In today’s contest, we’re giving away a brand new Switch, and a copy ofJamestown+to give you something to play! For the last time, I don’t have anymore autographed Lorenzo Lamas pictures to give away, so stop asking! I’m tired of getting inundated with these requests, so please, just track him down and make him sign a headshot while he’s trying to eat his Chipotle like the rest of us....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Emily Atkinson