Is CS2 free to play? – Answered

CS:GO Guides Counter-Strike 2 is free to play. All of your skins and loadouts will transfer to the new game. Counter-Strike 2 has been confirmed with significant improvements to maps, gameplay, performance as well as UI. The sub-tick rates added further enhance the reach of Counter-Strike Source 2. But is Counter-Strike 2 free-to-play? Is CS2 free to play? Yes, Counter-Strike 2 is free to play. Furthermore, all weapon skins from CS:GO will move over to Counter-Strike 2....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Jenna Black

My Hero Academia Secretly Nerfed Class 1-A’s Deadliest Fighter

My Hero Academia’s Class 1-A has some of the most powerful and dangerous fighters to have ever been enrolled in U.A. High. From theusefulness of Deku’s various Quirkshelping him destroy entire mountains to the versatility of Yaoyorozu’s Creation, there are few characters in the franchise who can oppose these virtuous heroes. Yet, there is a character who, despite his enormous potential, was never fully able to prove himself, and that is Denki Kaminari....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Leonard Richardson

Need For Speed Payback gets new trailer and trial for Access subscribers

Paid trial opens up ten hours of gameplay The latest iteration of EA’s decades-longNeed for Speedfranchise is on the horizon. The studio have released a new trailer to help players get their engines revved for the new release. Need for Speed Paybacktakes the brand back intoFast and Furious-lite territory, as a group of slick, smug protagonists take to the streets in hi-octane vehicles to take down an underworld crime syndicate. The open-world racer will be putting a heavy emphasis on stunt driving and vehicular-wrecking carnage....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Toni Johnson

Nintendo Labo kits receive UK prices and release date

MY BOX! Cardboard fans of the United Kingdom rejoice! Nintendo have released details on when you can get your hands on their intriguing new Switch game/accessory/peripheral/thing, Nintendo Labo. The U.K (as well as Europe) will see both the Variety and Robot kits land on their shores April 27, exactly one week after the U.S. release. In terms of cost, this surprisingly isn’t the usual case of just switching the dollar sign to a pound symbol, as both kits will see aslightprice adjustment....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · William Gonzalez

Nintendo Switch Online Adds 'Rewind' Tool for NES Classics

Nintendo has announced the Rewind tool for theNES classic gamesavailable with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The library ofNESgames, which is only available to Nintendo Switch Online members, offers games such as Super Mario Bros.,Metroid, andDonkey Kong. On Twitter, the officialNintendo of Americaaccount shared a video showing the new Rewind tool in motion. In one scene fromSuper Mario Bros., the player is taken out by a pesky Piranha Plant but they are able to use Rewind to select a frame from a few seconds ago to have another crack at it....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Gregory Vega

Octodad proves silly can sell

Nearly $5 million in revenue Octodadis everything a videogame aspires to be: Fun. It’s that simple. And the fine folks at Young Horses have proven that if you stick to this ideal (along with hours of hard work), it can genuinely pay off. According to some extensive stats put together by the development team,Octodadhas brought in a total of $4,902,945 of revenue from the 459,735 units sold on all available platforms since the game’s release....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jeanette Morales

Once Human system requirements: Minimum and Recommended

Once Human News Take a look at the minimum and recommended system requirements, so you know if your PC is ready for Once Human. Once Human is the next big upcoming release in the world of post-apocalyptic survival games. The game is set to release globally on June 27, 2025, bringing players into a world ravaged by horrific enemies, where the primary goal is to rebuild humanity. It’s important to ensure your PC setup can handle what Once Human demands....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Michael Herrera

Overwatch Classic patch notes

Overwatch 2 News We are so back! Here are all of the Classic Overwatch patch notes! Overwatch 2’s first Overwatch Classic event begins on Nov. 12 and features Overwatch 1.0’s heroes, abilities, and maps. However, since it’s been many years since 2016, you may be wondering what the original iteration of the game was like. Read on for the Overwatch Classic patch notes, which include the original hero abilities, ultimates, and more!...

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Wanda Lawson

So here’s a bill to put warning labels on videogames

Congressmen Joe Baca (D-Calif.) and Frank Wolf (R-Va.) have introduced a lovely bill this week that would treat videogames like cigarettes, forcing them to carry warning labels. Should the bill become law, all games would have to carry the following warning: WARNING: Exposure to violent video games has been linked to aggressive behavior. Aside from the fact that it’s just not true (there is still no conclusive link, and the tests performed to date have been sketchy at best), theViolence in Video Games Labeling Act seems like yet another wasteful endeavor to implement something that’ll get shot down for being unconstitutional....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Terry Mills

Splendor Opus: The first 2025 exclusive skin line for League of Legends Wild Rift

League of Legends: Wild Rift News Splendor Opus, the first skin line of 2025, will drop exclusively in League of Legends: Wild Rift on Jan. 9. Inspired by Chinese opera, the new skin line forLeague of Legends Wild Rift, Splendor Opus, will be available on Jan. 9. This is the first skin line of League of Legends' new themed era for the mobile game. Splendor Opus champions The new skins for League of Legends: Wild Rift will feature Kalista, Talon (legendary), Teemo, Dr....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Amy Marshall

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP coming to Steam

Critically acclaimed indie mobile gameSuperbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EPlooks set to be headed to Steam, according to the PC service’s registry tool. Famous for a beautiful soundtrack and ability to infuriate Twitter users with its insta-spam connectivity, Capybara’s quaint little adventure really deserves to widen its audience. IndieGameMagazinepoints out that Steam’s registry tool has never let us down before, so this is as good as done. I only recently checked the game out myself, and really enjoyed myself....

June 6, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Christine Barnes

Tejo nerfs are finally on their way: Full VALORANT patch notes 10.09

Valorant News The VALORANT 10.09 patch notes are now live in-game. Discover the latest Tejo and Breach nerfs, updated gifting limits, and more. The moment the majority of VALORANT players were waiting for has arrived: Tejo is finally getting nerfed in the VALORANT patch 10.09! He isn’t the only VALORANT agent copping adjustments; Breach is also getting a small nerf. Let’s dive into the VALORANT patch notes 10.09. Tejo rockets, ability costs receive hefty nerf in VALORANT patch 10....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Paul Davis

The Shipment 24/7 playlist is gone and MW2 players aren’t handling it well

Call of Duty News MW2 saw the removal of the Shipment 24/7 playlist in favor of a Shoot House playlist to the displeasure of its most loyal players. Theaddition of Shipmentto Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was one of the most anticipated map remakes of all time. Everyone loves the option to run around the small map and wreak havoc. A Shipment 24/7 playlist made constant chaos possible. Now, the Shipment playlist is gone from MW2 and players are not happy....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Thomas Brown