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CCP adopts the same stance as Blizzard on WoW It’s been roughly five monthssinceEVE Onlinewent free-to-play, and developer CCP seems to be pretty happy about how it’s went so far — at least on the surface. “We were super nervous, both internally and externally in terms of our playerbase, when it came to going free-to-play,” saidEVEdesigner Steven Clark. “Last year we were sitting at roughly a 50% retention rate, and now we’re much lower than that, but partially because we have so many more people coming in and trying the game....

All of them will arrive with the new Shadow of Doom DLC Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3is getting ready to host its third, and possibly final, season pass premium DLC on March 25:Shadow of Doom. All four members of the Fantastic Four are confirmed as player characters, with Doctor Doom serving as the primary antagonist. But as per Marvel Games’ Twitter account, there’s also more outfit DLC coming on that same day....

Nothing is true, except Ezio collection leaks Just as Destructoid’s very own assassinsBrettandPeteruncovered, Ubisoft has now finallyannouncedAssassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collectionfor PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The fifthAssassin’s Creedcollection will have the three games starring Ezio:Assassin’s Creed II,Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, andAssassin’s Creed Revelations. Also included are all single-player DLC, the two filmsAssassin’s Creed LineageandAssassin’s Creed Embers,and a ticket to the upcoming live-actionAssassin’s Creedfilm releasing on Jun 20, 2025. The Ezio Collectionwill release on June 29, 2025 in North America and two days later on July 09, 2025 in Europe....

Part of the fun ofFallout 4isexperimenting with a ton of different buildsto see what you enjoy the most. I’ve tended to favor rifle-based builds in my few playthroughs of the game, but for my next playthrough, I think I’ll be looking to try a melee build where I rush down my enemies. With that in mind, you may have heard of a build surrounding a particular XP perk. Here’s what the Idiot Savant build is inFallout 4and if it’s worth taking....

First crossover monster released for L4D2 We’ve seen what happens whenLeft 4 Dead 2‘s survivorsmake their way intoResident Evil 6, so now it’s time for the other side of this Valve/Capcom collaboration to show its stuff. In the video above, we get a brief look at theRE6“Napad” Tank skin from Valve’s Chet Faliszek. The Napad is about the right size for a Tank replacement, and it similarly looks like something I would want to continuously shoot at until it stops moving....

Euro peeps get a special Fire Emblem-themed 3DS XL Our friends across the pond were treated to a slightly different Nintendo Direct then we were. Amongst the European-exclusive announcements was a trio of hardware bundles for the upcomingMonster Hunter 3 UltimateandFire Emblem: Awakening. WhenMH3Uhits on March 22, both the Wii U and 3DS versions will have their own special sets. The Wii U set is identical to the one thatlaunchedlast year in Japan, which includes a Deluxe console, a copy of the game, and a Pro Controller....

Google Stadia exclusive Running down the list ofGoogle Stadia games, it’s mostly familiar properties from familiar developers.Borderlands 3.Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.Football Manager 2020. But a couple of new and exclusive-to-Stadia names showed up during today’s reveal event, includingGylt, a spooky adventure, andGet Packed, a frenzied four-player (local and online) co-op game about “packing up your stuff.” I figured it was worth a shout for anyone who skimmed or outright avoided the Stadia event....

Mega Man 2is fantastic, one of the best videogames ever made.Mega Man IIon Game Boy, however, is a steaming dollop of dino poo-poo. I cannot stress how terrible it is, and it infuriates me how much it spits on the legacy of its namesake. Among its many failings is the introduction of Quint, Mega Man of the future who Dr. Wily has captured and reprogrammed in order to battle Mega Man of the present....

Also Godwin’s Law It’s Friday afternoon, and you know what that means. Game news slows down. You’re doing lots of sitting around idly, pretending to be busy, waiting to slip out of work and start up the weekend as soon as possible. Maybe you need something to pass the time. Maybe I can help with that. The latestHey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?features the Burches talking about the classic Genesis titleEcco the Dolphin....

Once Upon a Time… Here’s something a little different from the retro enthusiasts over at Hamster, this week’s addition to the Arcade Archives release isUPL‘s high-fantasy shmup from the dawn of the 1990s:Black Heart, now available on PS4 and Switch. Released to the arcade market in 1991,Black Heartis a relatively obscure release that attempted to marry the new wave of shmup titles with the increasingly popularDungeons & Dragonsfantasy aesthetic. Players control a brave warrior on a quest to rescue a spirited damsel from an evil sorcerer’s kingdom....

Black Ops 6’sEmergence takes a page from theZombiesbook as you battle against undead-like enemies. Not only will you go toe-to-toe with numerous foes, but you’ll also need to find the Joint Projects Director Keycard amongst all this madness. Here’s where to find and acquire this crucial item. Table of contents How to get Joint Projects Director Keycard in BO6 Emergence When you begin the Emergence mission, you’ll receive a map with an East and West Wing....

Throughout the new lands of Khaz Algar, there are a number of interesting lore-heavy tidbits to find. These aren’t part of a quest or a cutscene, but they can help flesh out the backstory of this new island we’re exploring. The achievement doesn’t offer any particular rewards other than 10 achievement points for your warband. And the satisfaction of knowing more about this world than everyone else! While there are no strict requirements for finding these items, Azj-Kahet can prove particularly dangerous to lower-level characters....

Getting tired of running everywhere? Envy Cloud Strife and his stupid, cool segway? Well, inLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealthyou can get your very own Street Surfer segway scooter to call your own. You just have to beat a quick substory. The good news is, you may get this pretty early on. I got mine somewhere around Chapter 4, but you can probably reach it as soon as the open world is available and substories start populating in Hawaii....