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Rainbow Six Siege's Year 9 Season 4, titled 'Operation Collision Point,' is set to introduce several significant updates and features. One of the major additions is the implementation of console to PC crossplay, allowing players to squad up across different platforms, although console players will need to queue in PC lobbies and will be penalized if using mouse and keyboard through the MouseTrap system[2][3][4].

The season will ...

While the recent updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have addressed several issues, some players are still experiencing problems, although these are not exclusively tied to the PS5 Pro. The main issues revolve around the Ghost perk, where some players are unable to equip it despite it being permanently unlocked, and in some cases, the perk does not function correctly, allowing players to be detected on enemy minimaps even when it...

The Honkai: Star Rail 2.7 Special Program, titled 'A New Venture on the Eighth Dawn,' is scheduled to take place on November 22, 2024. The livestream will begin at 19:30 (UTC+8), which translates to early morning for American audiences (3:30am PT / 6:30am ET) and around noon for European audiences.

During the livestream, fans can expect detailed information about the upcoming version 2.7, including the introduction of two new ...

There are ongoing discussions between Sony and Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, the renowned developers of games such as 'Elden Ring', 'Dark Souls', and 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'. According to reports, Sony is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, a Japanese media powerhouse that operates in various areas including mass media, films, anime, publishing, and video games. This potential acquisition is part of Sony's strategy to...

While there isn't a specific recent announcement solely focused on a new map for 'Marvel Rivals,' several sources provide insight into the maps and upcoming content for the game. At launch on December 6, 2024, 'Marvel Rivals' will feature eight maps for Quick Match and Competitive Modes, as well as one Conquest map, which is a variation of Team Deathmatch[1][2][3].

For the initial Season 0, titled 'Doom’s Rise,' these maps will ...

In the upcoming Version 3.0 of Honkai: Star Rail, several new characters and significant updates are expected. One of the primary 5-star characters revealed for this version is Herta, who will be introduced in her original, 5-star form. This version of Herta, often referred to as 'The Herta,' follows the Path of Erudition and wields the Ice element. She is a member of the Genius Society and an Emanator of Erudition, known for her u...

The Black Ops 6 Hit List event, set to begin on Thursday, November 21, 2024, is a limited-time event that allows players to earn various rewards by completing specific 'Contracts' across Black Ops 6 and Warzone. These contracts involve taking out specific targets, which could appear in matches or be tied to challenges such as getting kills with certain weapons or winning matches.

The rewards for the event are divided into pers...

Guilty Gear Strive has released its Update 14.1, which includes several significant changes and additions to the game. This update introduces a new game mode, along with various key fixes and adjustments. The patch notes detail improvements and balances to the game, enhancing the overall player experience. The update is scheduled to be released after maintenance on November 20, 2024, and will be available for PlayStation 4, PlaySta...

While there is no specific news today about Sony adding haptic feedback to older PlayStation games, Sony is actively working on enhancing and facilitating the use of haptic feedback technology in gaming. A recent patent publication reveals that Sony is developing a haptic feedback hand strap designed to help game developers test and implement haptic feedback without the need to constantly pick up a controller. This device allows de...

Genshin Impact Version 5.2 will introduce several new and returning characters through its character banners. In Phase 1, which runs from November 20, 2024, to December 11, 2024, the featured 5-Star characters will be Chasca, a new Anemo archer, and Lyney, a returning 5-Star Pyro archer. Both banners will also feature a rate-up increase for the new 4-Star Electro character Ororon, who uses a bow and focuses on Electro-Charged react...

Adin Ross, a prominent streamer who moved to the streaming platform Kick after being permanently banned from Twitch, is currently involved in a public dispute with Kick CEO Ed Craven. The tensions arose when Craven allegedly unfollowed Ross on social media, sparking speculation about Ross's future with the platform. Ross has hinted that his time with Kick might be ending, as evidenced by his cryptic posts on social media. In one po...