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Acclaimed Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr. will join PUBG: Battlegrounds in a new update coming to the game later this month. Known for dominating the field as a forward for the Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar will now extend his influence to take over PUBG. The soccer player will be featured throughout the game in the form of billboards, building decorations, soccer balls and care packages. These objects are largely collaborative and will be added to every map across the battle royale title. The forthcoming update 20.2 will also implement across-the-board improvements affecting map rotation, vehicle spawn rates and more. Developers have remade the game’s matchmaking system to focus on individual stats rather than team stats as a whole, while continuing to uphold current sq...

Fortnite fans have been treated to an action-packed year of new game modes, weapons and outfits. With the Fortnitemares 2022 event coming to a close, the game has kept its PvE Zero Build Horde Rush game mode around with new Horde Rush quests that offer the chance to earn a Pickle Rick accessory. Players who complete the required amount of quests will be able to pick up an exclusive Pickle Rick back bling that references Rick and Morty‘s classic, meme-filled episode from Season 3. Quests range from opening chests to earning points as a team while you fight off Cube Monsters in a three round adventure. Fans of the show can also visit the in-game shop to purchase Rick and Morty-themed outfits and accessories, including Mr. Meeseeks, Queen Summer and Mecha Morty. For those looking to rock...

Sony announced their earnings for Q2 of the 2022 fiscal year this week, and among all the dollar figures, stats and news bandied about, one figure stuck out: 25 million, the number of PlayStation 5s the company has sold since launching the console in November 2020. Though the total number of consoles sold is undeniably impressive — especially considering the cheapest PS5 is $399 USD — it belies Sony’s ambitions for their flagship gaming console. The company’s target for PS5s sold in the entirety of FY22 was 18 million, and now, halfway through the “year” (which ends March 31, 2023), they’re at 5.7 million units sold, almost identical to the 5.6 million units they’d sold halfway through FY21. Due to a PS5 price increase in September, the company’s revenue spiked 12% as compared to the same ...

While hit battle royale game Fortnite has connected with a laundry list of franchises over the years, its partnership with Star Wars has stood out with its various collections and events. Characters such as Darth Vader and Rey have joined the fight since the two came together, however, only now have fan-favorites Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo finally made their appearance in-game. All three iconic characters arrive with three outfit styles each and complementary accessories. For Luke, he can take on his original farm boy outfit or opt for two Return of the Jedi-themed looks. Adding to this, a training remote back bling, X-34 Landspeeder glider and Slugthrower Rifle pickaxe are included in his bundle. With Leia, her Princess outfit is joined by her Boushh disg...

Electronic Arts and Marvel Entertainment are venturing into games together with their announcement of their multi-title partnership. The new long-term endeavor is set to produce at least three action-adventure games for both consoles and PC. Set in the Marvel universe, each new game will feature its own storyline. The first game on the roster is an Iron Man game from the developer, Motive Studios. Although details of the title have not yet emerged, the game is set to include a single-player, third-person setup that explores the full life of Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man. “We have been long-time fans of Marvel and their impressive leadership, so this is a remarkable moment for our developers as well as our players and fans,” said Laura Miele, COO at EA. “We look forward to welcoming Marvel int...

Believe it or not, most gaming companies don’t turn a profit on the sale of hardware However, the thought of a company actually losing a three-figure sum of money on the sale of hardware might come as a surprise, and that’s what Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed during a recent conversation with CNBC . Over the course of the interview — which was centered around how Xbox and the video game industry as a whole are managing the current economic downturn — Spencer confirmed that Microsoft loses roughly $100 USD every time it sells the Xbox Series X, and loses up to $200 USD when on a sale of the budget-minded Xbox Series S. What makes the loss on the consoles up are the proprietary accessories and games that accompany them, which often boast large profit margins. Next-generation game...

With November beginning, gamers around the world are set to be treated to an exciting list of titles before the year’s end. One such game that has had fans clamoring since its reveal is God of War Ragnarök. The fifteenth game in the God of War universe and sixth entry in the main series, God of War Ragnarök sees Kratos and his son Atreus taking on the Nine Realms. With their relationship as a key story element, a new trailer for the game sees Ben Stiller, LeBron James and John Travolta accompanied by one of their children in a sit-down conversation as a group. Looking closer at the trailer, Stiller channels Kratos in both spirit and dress, giving parent advice to friends James and Travolta. Pulling from Kratos and Atreus’ relationship, Stiller cleverly ties the game’s storyline i...