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Valorant gets a Team Deathmatch mode this month after a long wait The mode arrives at the end of the month. After a long wait, a Team Deathmatch mode is finally coming to Riot’s tactical hero shooter Valorant . Announced yesterday, Valorant ’s Team Deathmatch is another 5v5 game mode where you squad up with your teammates against an enemy team across one of three new maps. Each match takes place over four timed stages, with the entire thing running at just under 10 minutes....

Watch Destiny 2: The Final Shape showcase livestream here Destiny 2’s final expansion for its first saga is The Final Shape, and it will be properly revealed today. Though the timing may be awkward, considering the other major livestream taking place today, it’s nonetheless time to see how Bungie plans to end Destiny 2 ’s first arc with the reveal of The Final Shape. The Final Shape is the next Destiny 2 expansion, and we’re going to learn all about it today on a livestream hosted by Bungie....

What time does the Genshin Impact 4.0 Livestream start? Free Primogems, new Banners and a deep dive into the Fontaine update. Image credit:HoYoverse The next big update for Genshin Impact is just around the corner. And HoYoverse are about to take a deep dive into the patch in the Genshin Impact 4.0 livestream today, with the start time fast approaching. It has already been revealed that Genshin Impact 4.0 will be adding the new Fontaine region - which we should find out more about in the upcoming ‘As Light Rain Falls Without Reason’ broadcast....

Where to find Pecok Flowers in Wuthering Waves Looking for Pecok Flowers and an elusive Peach Blossom Town? Well, here’s where you will (and won’t) find them in Wuthering Waves. Image credit:VG247/Kuro Games Throughout the gacha RPG that is Wuthering Waves , you’ll find yourself doing plenty of grinding for Ascension Materials. This way, you can continually level up your team of Resonators , raise your SOL-3 World Level, and tackle bigger challenges (and collect better Echoes )....

Where to find the Sutherland Family Orchard Crates in Once Human Here’s your one-stop shop for the Weapon, Gear, and Mystical Crates hidden at Sutherland Family Orchard. Image credit:VG247/Starry Studio Once Human boasts a gargantuan, open-world map with multiple points of interest for you to explore and loot. One such POI is the Sutherland Family Orchard , a polluted farmland with remnants of the families who lived there, and many Deviants for you to fight....

Where to get the Dark Moon Greatsword in Elden Ring If you’re looking for the Dark Moon Greatsword, here’s where to find it. Image credit:VG247/FromSoftware Elden Ring boasts a lot of varied weapons for Tarnished to experiment with. There’s swords, katanas, axes, bows, spears, hammers, and more to choose from. Among them all, though, are nine Legendary Armaments for achievement hunters to seek out. This includes the Dark Moon Greatsword ....

Where to get Whispering Keys in Diablo 4 Here’s how to unlock those mysterious chests spread around Sanctuary. Where do I get Whispering Keys in Diablo 4? If you’re been playing Diablo 4 for a bit, or perhaps just picked the game up, you’ll likely have come across mysterious glowing chests across Sanctuary. However, opening them and getting at that juicey loot requires a bit of prep work. As such, we’ve written up this short but sweet guide on how to get Whispering Keys in Diablo 4 !...

Wii Sports gets the respect it deserves by joining the video game hall of fame Four more games join the selection. This year’s World Video Game Hall of Fame additions include none other than Wii Sports , as it deserves (and yeah, The Last of Us too, I guess). There are constant questions over what the best game ever made is. Some suggest Chrono Trigger , others posit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , or maybe even Final Fantasy 7....

Wish Xbox had more Japanese exclusives like Lost Odyssey? Phil Spencer says you can “count on” new games Hi-Fi Rush was noted as a recent example of an exclusive Xbox title. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/lost-odyssey.jpg?width=570&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Wish Xbox had more Japanese exclusives like Lost Odyssey? Phil Spencer says you can “count on” new games - 1”> Xbox historically hasn’t had a huge amount of Japanese exclusives, but Phil Spencer says you can “count on” more down the road....

With the closure of Tango Gameworks, Xbox sends an accidental message: it is not a platform for fans of Japanese games No matter what Xbox leadership says in its livestreams or in statements, one thing remains true: it’s relationship with Japan never came first. Image credit:VG247 Japan has always been a sticking point for Xbox . I’ve heard some people at games publishers describe the brand’s fortunes in the country as ‘cursed’....

World of Warcraft goes buccaneer across the Arathi Highlands with limited-time battle royale event Plunderstorm Become a swashbuckling, loot plundering pirate in this event of prodigious proportions. Image credit:Blizzard Entertainment World of Warcraft’s latest content update for Dragonflight has gone live, and it takes you to the Arathi Highlands for a limited-time, pirate-themed, battle royale-inspired event called Plunderstorm. With the release of the 10.2.6 content update, you can jump into the Plunderstorm event and enjoy being a pirate for the next several weeks in glorious 60-player PvPvE....

World of Warcraft: The War Within leveling change proves controversial among well-geared players diving into new content The community is split, with some folks wanting a challenging leveling experience, while others wanna get to max level ASAP. Image credit:Activison Blizzard A sudden update to World of Warcraft: The War Within ’s leveling experience has left the community torn, as it drastically impacts the amount of power characters decked out with gear from previous expansions have while making the journey from level 70-80....

Wuthering Waves The Past is the Future Quest guide Help Shixia solve the puzzles left by her sister as she climbs a mountain with her dog, Pudding! Image credit:KURO GAMES/VG247 In the wooded area in the east of Jinzhou in Wuthering Waves , speak to Shixia and her dog, Pudding. She’s looking for a gift her sister left for her, which is supposed to be accessible by following clues. Never one to turn down a puzzle, the Rover pledges their support - but let’s be honest, it’s just because they want to be friends with Pudding the dog, isn’t it?...

Xbox boss expresses “disappointment” with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/redfall-098.jpg?width=570&quality=85&format=jpg&dpr=3&auto=webp" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Xbox boss expresses “disappointment” with response to Redfall, pledges to continue work on the game - 1”> Microsoft’s head of gaming, Phil Spencer, has weighed in on the critical and player response to Redfall . Speaking with Kinda Funny Games , Spencer lamented disappointing the Xbox community, stating Xbox Games Studios will “revisit” its process....

Xbox Game Pass is hiding a must play game for Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger fans Gorgeous pixel art, compelling RPG mechanics, heavy metal turtle racing – what more could you want from a love letter to 16-bit RPGs? It took a long seven years for solo dev Matthias Linda to put his debut game together, and – after playing it over the Christmas/New Year 2023 break – I can safely say that every last day was worth it....

You can earn a footballer’s weekly wage in the EAFC 24 ePremier League The tournament is open to UK players and pros representing all 20 Premier League clubs Image credit:EA Sports/VG247 The Premier League, in collaboration with EA Sports, has announced that the ePremier League will return for a sixth season with a £100,000 prize pool, and registration is now open. This is the first time the tournament will take place in EA Sports FC 24 after EA’s split with long-time partners FIFA....

You might be surprised to hear it, but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is apparently already one of Bandai Namco’s best selling games of all time “I wasn’t expecting this.” Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has obviously been popular with fans, but it turns out it might be more successful than anyone might have guessed. It was always clear that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero was going to do well, given that it’s the first new entry in the Budokai series in many years, a fan favourite amongst all the games, but just how well it’s done has definitely been a bit of a surprise....

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hateno Village Location Hateno Village is the most fashionable place in all of Hyrule! Image credit:Nintendo UPDATE: We have embedded an interactive map in this guide to help you with finding Hateno Village in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Marking the Hateno Village location on your map early is a must in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . Hateno Village has become the most stylish settlement in all of Hyrule....

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Unlock Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower Soar high above the mountains of Eldin Canyon Image credit:Nintendo The mountainous landscape of Eldin Canyon in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be tough to navigate, so why not get an aerial view by unlocking Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower? Unlocking the Skyview Tower location in Eldin Canyon can be tricky, because it relies heavily on your knowledge of reactive objects in the wider game world - there isn’t a unique puzzle sitting next to it that you need to solve....

Zenless Zone Zero celebrates its first anniversary (ish) with major Version 2.0 update and launch on Xbox Series consoles Players logging in during the birthday celebrations can receive a free S-Rank Agent and W-Engine, as well as plenty of other gifts. Image credit:HoYoverse It’s a big day in New Eridu as Zenless Zone Zero goes all-in on its first anniversary celebrations, including the launch of Version 2.0, a long-hoped-for Xbox port, and a log-in event that gifts players with their choice of a free S-Rank Agent and free S-Rank W-Engine from the gacha’s standard banner, along with 1,600 Polychrome (currency that can be exchanged for 10 pulls on any Agent or W-Engine banner in the gacha), and an exclusive profile title and avatar so you can show off that you were there at the party....