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New leaks have surfaced suggesting that there are still a lot of maps to come for Halo Infinite. According to a dedicated Halo Twitter account @HaloHub, data miners discovered a list of more than 20 maps before the game itself actually launched last year, and more than 10 are still unreleased. The account also says that the dozen or so maps are currently “in the pipeline for the game in various stages of development,” although no precise timeline has been given as to when they’ll eventually hit the game. The decision to add more maps wouldn’t come as a surprise. Since launch, the player base for Halo Infinite has dropped quite significantly: its 250,000 peak is now down to just roughly 30,000 on average. Injecting new maps to the game would help to bring more players back while satisfying ...

With The Batman arriving at theaters in just a few days, celebrations of the movie are in full swing, and now to extend its tradition, Robert Pattinson‘s brand new Batmobile will also be joining Rocket League. Starting this week, players will be able to purchase the all-new Batman Bundle, which will include the Batmobile’s body itself using a Dominus hitbox, the car’s engine audio, wheels, boost, and trail as well as a Dark Knight matte paint finish, a Reel Life decal and a special Goal Explosion themed after the Caped Crusader. The entire bundle will go for 1,100 in-game credits at the Rocket League item shop. Playable vehicle aside, the game itself will also be bringing back Gotham City Rumble as a game mode for a limited time. For fans of The Batman, the bundle and game m...

Pokémon fans will soon be able to play the next two installments in the Pokémon mainline series. The ​​open-world games Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2022. The news was unveiled in a 14-minute Pokémon Presents live stream for Pokémon Day 2022 on Sunday. At the start of the game, Trainers will have the option to choose between three different starter Pokémon: Sprigatito the Grass Cat, Fuecoco the Fire Croc or Quaxly the Water Duckling. Sprigatitio has the Overgrow ability, while Fuecoco has the Blaze ability. Quaxly, meanwhile, has the Torrent ability. The Pokémon Company referred to the landscape as an “open world where various towns with no borders blend seamlessly into the wilderness.” The games will feature new regions, from countryside pasture...

With the massive popularity of PC Game Pass, Valve says it’s open to helping Microsoft bring the feature over onto Steam. Speaking about the company’s own video game storefront with PC Gamer, Valve CEO Gabe Newell revealed that the digital distributor has no plans to create a subscription service for now, but that it would be happy to work with Microsoft to incorporate its PC Game Pass. “I don’t think it’s something that we think we need to do ourselves, building a subscription service at this time,” Newell explained. “But for their customers, it’s clearly a popular option, and we’d be more than happy to work with them to get that on Steam.” In fact, there have already been talks between the two gaming giants, but Newell shared no concrete plans to secure the partnership just yet. “We...

Nintendo has now pulled Super Smash Bros. from EVO 2022. According to the tournament organizers, the gaming company has decided to no longer allow their game to be played or broadcasted for the event this year. “We want to let you know in advance that Super Smash Bros. will not be making a return appearance,” the organizers tweeted. “Since 2007, we’ve seen historic Super Smash Bros. moments created at EVO’s events. We are saddened that Nintendo has chosen not to continue that legacy with us this year.” Nintendo’s decision to withdraw Super Smash Bros. titles from the annual fighting game event comes following a partnership announced back in November last year with Panda Global, which will help the Japanese gaming giant host its own competitive circuit based around the g...

22 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was first released on the Nintendo 64, fans are finally getting to relive one of the franchise’s most adored games on the Nintendo Switch. Coming as part of Nintendo’s continued efforts in porting retro titles to its latest handheld console, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask will be available starting today for those subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack program. The game was actually playable on the Nintendo 3DS as well back in 2015, but it’s the first time it came to a new platform in seven years. As for those unfamiliar with the title, Majora’s Mask first launched back in 2000 for the N64, two years after the famed Ocarina of Time. The story picks up where its prequel left off, with the Japan...

Competitive platforming dodgeball game Knockout City is turning free-to-play a year after its original launch. Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and the Nintendo Switch, Knockout City launched last year under EA‘s publishing, and is now on its fifth and final season for the year. As the game’s first year comes to an end, developer Velan Studios is hoping to make a few changes, including taking back publishing duties from EA itself and making the game completely free to play. While there’s no precise date as to when the game will transition into its second year, the company says the shift will take place this spring, so those looking to try out the title will be able to do so completely free of charge once season six begins. Of course, Velan Studios also took time to thank its curren...