Microsoft’s plan for a better Xbox Live Under the Xbox One’snew reputation system, players will be marked “good player,” “needs work,” or “avoid me,” and the consequences of online behavior will be stricter. Whereas the Xbox 360’s approach was “was more of a soft barrier,” according to Microsoft SmartMatch senior program manager Micheal Dunn, here the goal is to “ensure you’re playing with people you can have a conversation with.” And that means segregation in some instances....

Rocket League News Rocket League Season 4 will feature new cosmetics, a new arena and cars. But it will also bring 2v2 competitive tournaments and Extra Mode tournaments in-game. Here’s what’s coming in Season 4. Rocket League’s Season 3 ends on August 11. Psyonix hasannounceda few new features that will be part of the game with Season 4. Season 4 Competitive tournaments will include 2v2 tournaments and also feature extra modes....

Street Fighter 6 Guides Is fighting the heart of battle? Find out with our Ryu Street Fighter 6 guide! Ryu is the fighting game blueprint. Like Mario is for the genre of platformers, so too is the basis for all that came after based on this Street Fighter OG. However, the oldest of dogs can learn plenty of new tricks. So is the case with the Shoto Master in the newest iteration of the Street Fighter franchise....

She Forgot About Dre [Update 05/17/19:A recent patch has fixed the glitch mentioned in this article. You can findmore information here.] Indie puzzle platformers are a dime a dozen nowadays, but I honestly can’t get enough of them. I’ve played so many games that copy the formula fromBraid, yet I keep coming back for more. The reason is fairly simple: they put gameplay first and let the mechanics do the talking....

Gaming Guides Stormgate is perhaps the most highly-anticipated RTS of the past few years, and we’re here to give you all the info on the upcoming title! Stormgate is the highly-anticipated real time strategy (RTS) game from Frost Giant Studios, that has been teased and toted for what feels like years now, but with no solid release date. With the PC Gaming Show on June 11, we now have more details about Stormgate, its gameplay, and more!...

League of Legends News Masque of the Black Rose is the new line of skins coming to League of Legends in 2025. They’re also the first Noxus-inspired skins. The new Masque of the Black Rose skins are out on the PBE. They’re coming with the new 2025 season model where we’ll see three different thematic seasons yearly, the first one being Noxus. Here are all the skins of the Masque of the Black Rose....

As one of the strongest foes on the first floor of the Temple of Sylaveth, the Dark Specter can be considered one of the most unique enemies inThrone and Liberty. But don’t let that intimidate you, as although not a simple foe to tackle when solo, summoning the enemy will be way trickier than facing it. To help you complete the Evidence of Corruption Codex quickly, here’s how to defeat the Dark Specter inThrone and Liberty, as well as how to force the enemy to appear....

Streamers News Valkyrae has announced the formation of her own animation-focused media company by the name of Hihi Studios. Rachel “Valkyrae” Hofstetter is one of the most well-known content creators on the planet. The 100 Thieves co-owner has been the most watched female streamer on YouTube since 2020. And now Valkyrae expands her reach even further with a brand new media company named Hihi Studios. This controversy wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card for 2024....

Stupid, fun, stupid fun Have you ever dreamed you were Neo fromThe MatrixorJean-Claude Van Damme doing some epic splits? Well if you combined those two things you’d haveClustertruck, the hot new truck-hopping game taking the Internet by storm. The concept is simple: you’re on top of a speeding semi truck surrounded by other trucks, and you’ve got to hop between them as they weave, smash into each other, and crash on your way to the goal....

Valorant News Keep your eyes here as esports.gg has everything you need for VCT Americas 2023, from the schedule and format to standings and live results. The 2023 VALORANT Champions Tour has shaken up competitive VALORANT as we know it. It introduced partnered teams across three leagues and established various Challengers leagues for teams to eventually make their way to the main circuit. Perhaps more than any other, VCT Americas will garner plenty of attention....

Valorant News The journey to Champions 2023 will come to a disappointing conclusion for one of Zeta Division or Team Secret in this LCQ Grand Final matchup. We have a real treat of a match in store for us in the form of Zeta Division vs. Team Secret in the VCT Pacific LCQ Grand Final. This is a match that has the potential to be a true battle for the ages....

If various (not quite) historically accurate, strategy games are your bag, then you’ll like the offers GamersGate has this weekend. There’s75% off the priceofKing Arthur: The Role-Playing WargameandThe Guildseries of trading titles. If strategy games are your thing, then check out GOG.com’sRebellion promowhere you can get classics likeEvil GeniusandEmpire Earthfor as little as $2.39. Still on the historical angle, multiplayer gemChivalry: Medieval Warfareis free to play on Steam this weekend and also cut to half price....

Call of Duty Guides Self Revive kits are an incredible tool to have in your backpack in Warzone 2 DMZ. But where do you find them? Join us and find out! Call of Duty MWII’s Warzone 2 DMZ has been quite the hit, with players all round enjoying the returning game mode with a fresh new look. In Warzone 2 DMZ, one of the best items a player can have is a Self Revive Kit....