In Bloomberg’s newest scandal-covering story, it unveils that executives and employees in Ubisoft’s marketing department were not only complicit in, but actively pushing the idea that female protagonists don’t sell in the video games market. And thus, Aya’s role inAssassin’s Creed Originswas minimized so that the male protagonist Bayek could be given the spotlight. InAssassin’s Creed Origins, the player follows the Medjay Bayek in Ancient Egypt, who was the founder of the Hidden Ones, forerunners to the Brotherhood of Assassins, alongside his wife Aya....

TheBattlefieldfranchise has a long history of strong single-player offerings. TheBad Companyspin-off series is beloved for its single-player stories, in particular, but titles includingBattlefield 3andBattlefield 1are both remembered fondly, too. In this day and age, however, the cost of creating single-player campaigns and the demand for high-quality and accessible multiplayer games has ledBattlefieldto leave that legacy behind. That may be changing in the relatively near future, though. A job listing for a position at Electronic Arts' Battlefield Seattle Studio, a new studio believed to focused on creating single-player campaigns for theBattlefieldfranchise, has helped paint a clearer picture....

The world ofGundamis constantly expanding, with the franchise reaching out into new genres in rapid succession. Recently there have been multiple video game releases from theMobile Suit Gundamfranchise, such asGundam Evolution, a team-based shooter multiplayer game, and a new release in theGundam Vs.fighting video gameline for Japanese players.Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operations 2now makes its way to Steam in a re-release and brings with it a slew of mobile suits and multiplayer PVP combat for fans of the franchise to sink their teeth into....

League of Legendsis in a great spot to begin the climb through ranked, with new ranked splits and increased elo gains allowing players to spend less time playing for much greater rewards. Ranked can feel like a chore for people stuck in low elo, but playing the right champions can make the process much easier and more enjoyable. RELATED:League of Legends: The Hardest Champions to Play, Ranked Some champions are simply better suited to climb out of low elo....

Perhaps due to the2K social media hacking scandalthat took place this past weekend,Borderlands 3fans haven’t been treated to any new shift codes for the looter-shooter in a few days now. However, Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford has come in clutch with a brand newBorderlands 3shift code that he tweeted out a few hours ago, which will be available to redeem until 10am on Tuesday, November 19. The newBorderlands 3shift code can be redeemed like any other shift code that has been released for the game....

TheCall of DutySeason 4 Reloaded update is adding characters and elements fromThe Boys, such as a playable Homelander and the superpower-granting Temp-V drug.Call of Duty’s Season 4 DLC wave is in full swing, bringing plenty of new maps, weapons, and gameplay changes toCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2andCall of Duty: Warzone, such as aGulag expansion for the popular Vondel mapand tweaks to various existing guns like the 556 Icarus. Call of Dutyhas also had its fair share of crossover content over the past few years, even before Season 4....

Sony is giving gamers still trying to get their hands on the PS5 a chance to purchase one directly through the PlayStation store and throwing in a copy of the highly-anticipatedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2to sweeten the deal. As the PlayStation 5 remains elusive at retail stores, this bundle could be a great way for gamers to pick up Sony’s latest console and play through the campaign mode of Activision’s shooter before the rumoredCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2campaign DLCreleases next year....

Call of Duty: Warzonehas burst onto the battle royale scene with massive success.Warzonecontinues to surpass impressive milestones, as players all over the world are enjoying the fast-paced and frantic shooter. However, many are getting frustrated with the ongoing glitches and rise in cheaters, and one recent new exploit makes the game downright unplayable. Killstreaks are an important part ofWarzone. The deadly and effective tools help players in a pinch, as well as give the opportunity for some cheeky kills if used correctly....

Players returning to the hitindie gameCupheadin 2022 and beyond are hopping back in thanks to the release of the game’s first downloadable content,The Delicious Last Course. It providesCupheadwith a new playable character named Ms. Chalice, who is set to take on a new roster of formidable foes. Related:Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course - How To Get S Rank The bosses are tough and require the player to master the various new mechanics Ms....

Yesterday was a huge day for both Bungie and itsDestiny 2community as the developer finally laid out its plans for the future of the franchise. As expected, the Fall expansion was highlighted, taking players to a new destination on Europa where the Darkness and newly formed Fallen faction. Players will also finally get touse the Darkness with the new Stasis subclass, which will also be added as a new fourth damage type for weapons....

For the past year, Capcom has been rolling out the originalDevil May Crytrilogy on the Nintendo Switch. While fans have disagreed on whether the price of these HD ports has been appropriate or not, the final and most beloved of the original PS2 games,Devil May Cry 3: Special Editionis finally coming to Nintendo’s smash hit console on June 04, 2025. The game’s release coincides with the launch of the Capcom Store in Japan and all itsstrangeDevil May CryandMonster Huntertie-in products....

Quick Links After the long tutorial ofDragon Quest Treasures, players will finally be released into the world with a few quests from Mr. Euston of Eggshell Island. He will ask players to do several things, including finding an Orc, grabbing some Sanguinite, and scooping up some Royal Soil out in the wild. to complete this quest,Dragon Questfans will need to travel out into the dangerousopen-worldwilderness and begin the process of collecting payment materials while scanning and getting new monsters to use as teammates....

One ambitious Dungeon Master (or DM), overseeing a dozen other DMs, has taken on the monumental task of bringing together 12 separate but connectedDungeons and Dragonscampaigns for what he refers to as a mid-season finale. For those who don’t know, an average game ofDungeons and Dragonsconsists of one DM and around 3-6 players. Anyone with DMing experience can attest that that alone is a lot of responsibility. For the past several years, the most well-known tabletop role playing game in the world has enjoyed a surge in popularity....