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Wizards of the Coast has revealed a new lineup of products for Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. Shown during the brand’s virtual Wizards Presents event, the roster includes both physical and digital content for fans to engage with the games in new ways. For Dungeons & Dragons players, Wizards is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the drow hero Drizzt with new covers of all of R.A. Salvatore’s Legend of Drizzt novels. The Legend of Drizzt Visual Dictionary will provide a thorough guide to creatures, weapons, enemies and more, while a new Drizzt Family webcomic will center on Drizzt’s daughter, Brie. Other D&D products include a book of short adventures focusing on heists and a board game called Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn, enabling players to hone in on their bat...

Sega has unveiled the full lineup of 60 games coming to the Genesis Mini 2. Among the roster of titles is Sonic 3D Blast, The Revenge of Shinobi, Night Trap and more. The interactive fiction game Night Trap dates back to 1992. Based on the slasher film genre, the game is considered controversial for its depictions of violence, as its graphics are made up of live-action footage. In the game, the user plays as a Sega Control Attack Teamagent investigating the disappearance of five teenage girls. 1989’s The Revenge of Shinobi, meanwhile, is a sequel to the hack-and-slash Shinobi. Played on a side-scrolling platform, the user controls ninja Joe Musashi and must defeat several districts before taking on a final boss. On Sonic 3D Blast, the player goes on a journey to rescue Flickies, birds...

Despite Diablo Immortal earning upwards of $100 million USD in just the two months since its release, Blizzard continues to insist that Diablo IV will not feature any pay-to-win mechanics. In a new blog post detailing the game’s development updates, the publisher says that while the title will feature an in-game store and optional season passes, it will remain a full-priced game, meaning you won’t be able to pay your way to victory. The only way you’ll be able to level up your character and your gear is to actually play the game. If you’re hoping to spend money, Blizzard will indeed be offering a premium season pass whenever it launches a new season, which it says should last around two months each. However, the paid track will only give you access to more cosmetic items for your...

Three years since the launch of the first game, A Plague Tale is now only two months out from the release of its sequel Requiem, and Focus Entertainment has just offered a fresh look at its gameplay over on YouTube. Set following the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence, the new title will reunite players with Hugo and Amicia, who are now venturing through the south of France during the 14th century before setting sail to a mysterious island in the Mediterranean Sea in hopes of finding a cure for Hugo’s illness. While the game will retain a large part of its stealth elements, there’ll also be new mechanics such as Hugo’s new powers, which Focus describes as the ability “to perceive surrounding enemies’ movements while moving stealthily and manipulate hordes of rats to decimate entire sq...

After announcing the ticket sale date for League of Legends World Championship 2022, Riot Games‘ League of Legends Esports has now announced a new multi-year global partnership with Tiffany & Co. Naming the iconic luxury jeweler as its official trophy designer, Tiffany & Co. has redesigned LoL Esports’ crown jewel, The Summoner’s Cup. “The Summoner’s Cup is a symbol of greatness in esports and the crowning achievement in League of Legends,” said Naz Aletaha, Global Head of League of Legends Esports for Riot Games. “The teams who hoist it represent the best of our sport – their mastery forever a part of LoL Esports’ history. As we looked to build on the prestigiousness of winning a World Championship, there was only one partner we aspired to collaborate with on the Summoner’s Cup. T...

After revealing a first look at the game back in March, IllFonic has finally announced a release date for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. The asymmetrical multiplayer title is now scheduled to arrive in October and allows fans of the longstanding franchise to link up with up to four other friends in a 4v1 ghost-hunting showdown. On the ghost side, you’ll be able to wreak havoc and cause all kinds of chaos through sliming and stunning human players, teleporting between rifts, or possessing various objects on the level, while human players will be tasked with defeating the ghosts with their retro-futuristic gadgets including the Particle Thrower, the PKE Meter and of course, the iconic Ghost Trap. If you’re hoping to just play alone or with fewer friends, you can also fill out the rema...

Following the recruitment of Jane Foster’s Mighty Thor in Square Enix‘s Marvel’s Avengers, the developer has now announced that Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, will soon join as the game’s next playable character. Bucky Barnes will be the game’s 12th playable character, joining the original crew of Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow and Thor as well as subsequent additions Kate Bishop, Hawkeye, Black Panther, Spider-Man and Mighty Thor. His launch beyond update 2.6 will also coincide with new endgame content that’ll bring players into AIM’s Cloning Lab, further expanding the story revolving around the Avengers’ fight with the evil organization. As for update 2.6 itself, the upcoming patch is scheduled to arrive in September and introduce a new Warzone calle...

Activision has now announced that those who pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will be able to play the full campaign mode a whole week before the game’s official release. With the sequel set to drop October 28, those who’ve pre-ordered it will be able to access its complete story mode as early as October 20. Pre-orders will also receive other perks such as early access for the open beta periods in September and a Final Judgment Bundle that includes the Legendary “Deathknell” Operator Skin and the Legendary “Bloodthirsty” Weapon Blueprint that you can immediately use in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone. For the diehard fans, there’ll also be a Vault Edition of the game you can pre-order. That bundle will include all over the perks above as well as access to a specia...

EA Sports says it’ll honor all sales from Epic Games Store‘s recent blunder that saw the upcoming FIFA 23 listed for a mere $0.60 USD. The listing error was first spotted by gamers who were using Epic Games Store in India, and while the standard edition of the title was listed at its correct price of ₹3,499 INR (approximately $44 USD), the Ultimate Edition was supposed to be listed for ₹4,799 INR (approximately $60 USD). Unfortunately, whoever posted the listing made a mistake in placing the decimal point, resulting in a listing price of ₹4.80 INR instead, which equates to just $0.60 USD. Noticing the error, gamers were quick to jump on the purchase, sharing the news on social media until it quickly became viral. As word spread, even gamers outside India started looking into how to bu...

It’s almost time again for the esports world to come together for the League of Legends Worlds championship, and Riot Games has just announced dates when ticket sales go live. This year, the event will take place across four different cities in North America. The Play-In Stage will go from September 20 to October 4 at the Arena Esports Stadium at Artz Pedregal in Mexico City, Mexico, while the Group Stage will run from October 7 to 16 at the Hulu Theater in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The Quarterfinals will then commence on October 20 and last until October 23 in the same location, followed by the Semifinals from October 29 to October 30 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The ultimate showdown at the Finals will take place on November 5 in the Chase Center in San ...

With just a week to go before its release, Volition has now released an action-packed story trailer for its Saints Row reboot, giving fans of the franchise a first glimpse of the game’s plot. Set in the new, fictional city of Santo Ileso, you’ll play as a gang member who leaves their old crew behind to start a new gang called the Saints. As the group’s boss, you’ll take charge in a city-wide power struggle against rival gangs Los Panteros and the Idols as well as a private military corporation called Marshall Defense Industries. Much like its predecessors in the series, you’ll have access to an immense library of character customizations, creative weapons and high-octane vehicles, all at your disposal as you gain more control of Santo Ileso. Unfortunately, previous characters in the franch...