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Where will the wheel of fate take us tomorrow? I think it’s safe to say that nobody was expecting a game likeBlazBlue Cross Tag Battleto be announced. Not justBlazBlue, riding off the wave of the hype from the back and forth from grand finals, but a four way crossover between several properties Arc System Works distributes plusRWBY‘s debut into the fighting game stage. With nary a detail as to what more we can expect from the game except for a 2018 release, I think now’s as a good a time as ever to do what everyone loves to do when something new gets announced: wildly speculate!...

Around the launch of the Xbox Series X/S, there were a few strange products from Xbox, including theXbox fridge. The latest gimmick from the company is the Xbox Mastercard, which is equally as unexpected but may provide more practical uses. As explained in the blog post,the no annual fee Xbox Mastercardwill allow you to earn points as you spend. The points can be spent on games and add-ons at xbox.com. For anyone enticed, take note that there are terms and conditions....

Or not Mega Man: Fully Chargedis finally out in web form, after months of speculation and delays we can confirm that the show actually does exist. Yes it’s for kid, and it takes the angle of “robot superhero son with adorable dad,” which is a more endearing premise than I initially expected. It’s also littered with various homages from retro visuals to musical cues (Fire Man’s original theme playing while they battle in episode two is cute), and the idea of Mega Man also copying his enemy’s mental states is interesting....

That’s some scary good prices Various digital retailers are now running Halloween-themed sales with “spooky” games as the bulk of their offerings. The noteworthy one today is the one from GMG, which kicked off yesterday with a great price onMad Maxat only $6.79 (beats previous low by a giant 33%). Another highlighter of the sales event is a rare price drop forFallout 4Season Pass back down below the $30 price point....

Mr. X Nightmare bug fix expected ‘in the following days’ [Update:After a week of verification strife, theMr. X Nightmare DLCis now available to purchaseon Nintendo Switch. Dotemu recommends that parties ensure software and game are updated, then attempt to purchase the DLC from the in-game menu. Donotclick the purchase button multiple times (even if it’s slow to respond) as that has been activating an automatic error message.] Dotemuhas addressedand apologized for an unforeseen technical issue that is preventing Nintendo Switch owners from purchasingMr....

More excuses for sales Haven’t heard of Green Monday? Well, it exists, and while it’s no Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it’s definitely an actual day where retailers attempt to hawk you more wares for “cheap.” At Best Buy, we spot loads of console titles and accessories on sale, the most noteworthy of which are PS4 DualShock 4 wireless controllersas cheap as $40and all variants are at $20 off. For the most part, the gaming deals are scattered between Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and GameStop....

‘No Guitar Hero in 2016’ Hey, remember when Activision released aGuitar Herogame every year, and in some cases, multiple times annually? UntilWarriors of Rockkilled off the franchise, of course. Well now the series is back later this year withGuitar Hero Live, and the publisher is already keen to let you know that there will not be another game in 2016.Speaking to Game Informer, Tyler Michaud, the senior director of product management, stated, “It is not in our plan to put out a new disc in 2016....

There are plenty of secret locations inFisch, and we found them all for you. So take a break from fishing and head for an adventure! You’ll find exclusive rods and powerful totems by visiting these hidden areas. All Secret Locations in Fisch – Totems & Rods (Map) Don’t go on a sea adventure without a map! We marked all secret locations inFischon the map (image above) so you can easily find them....

HUMILIATION! If you’re eager to get some hands-on time withQuake Champions, it looks like you’ll finally have a chance. Bethesda has opened up registration for the closed beta that will be happening in a few weeks. They also let loose a new trailer that shows a few snippets of gameplay, which looks pretty fast paced. All you have to do is head over to the officialQuakewebsite, fill out some information and pray that you get selected....

Out now on PS3, coming to Xbox 360 this weekend Call of Duty: Black Ops IIhas been patched to address a number of balance issues, most notably the SMG. The close-assault weapon class has been criticized for its powerful hip fire capabilities, and the latest patch, currently out for PS3, adds greater recoil and spread when firing without sights, as well as reduced bullet penetration. The patch includes an increased scorestreak requirement for the UAV, now needing 425 points to use instead of 350, and provides a variety of tweaks to other weapons and streaks....

Now with explanatory voice over One ofHeroes of the Storm‘s most popular developers, Kevin “Cloaken” Michael Johnson, left the team after Blizzard announced that it was curbing the game’s production,and in April, left Blizzard altogether. Why am I telling you this? Well Cloaken was arguably the heart and soul of the game, providing the voice for “Hero Spotlights,” where Blizzard broke down new characters with aplomb. He was so popular that for years fans demanded that he become an official in-game announcer,and it happened....

‘As soon as feasible’ We’re going to start seeing beloved games built with GameMaker Studio resurfacing on Nintendo Switch. An upcoming export-to-Switch feature for developers will help enable new ports for titles likeUndertale, and that’ssuch wonderful news. One-man powerhouseLocomalitois also on board. Locomalito is once again turning to the folks at Abylight, this time to bring his shoot-’em-upSuper Hydorahand his action-platformerCursed Castilla EXto Nintendo Switch. They’re both excellent. If you’ve never really followed Locomalito before, it’s never too late to start....

Blending magical abilities and a first-person shooter into a game sounds riveting, and an intriguingImmortals of Aveummultiplayer mode would make all the sense in the world. Many similar games have also brought in horde modes like those found in theGears of Warseries (I’m looking at you,Mass Effect 3…sigh). Are there anyImmortals of Aveummultiplayer modes to suit this audience’s fancy? Nope! Can you play anyImmortals of Aveummultiplayer modes? There are noImmortals of Aveummultiplayer modes available....