Abusive Call of Duty Players May Face Voice and Text Chat Bans

Developer Infinity Ward has unveiled a new in-game reporting system designed to combat toxicity and reduce harassment inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2and other titles, giving moderators the ability to issue global text and voice chat bans to offenders. TheCall of Dutyfranchise has faced criticism from many gamers over the years for failing to effectively moderate the massive number of toxic players in the game’s online multiplayer modes. Debuting with 2003’sCall of Dutyfor PC, theCall of Dutyfranchise has grown to become one of the most well-known and successful properties in gaming....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Jessica Lindsey

Apex Legends Reveals Urban Assault Collection Event

Summary The new Urban Assault Collection Event has been revealed forApex Legends, promising players a plethora of new content to enjoy and items to unlock. Respawn Entertainment officially unveiled the newApex Legendsevent, showing off the return of a popular limited-time game mode and the grand reveal of a new tournament mode for players to test their skills called Apex Rumble. Players will compete against each other in an attempt to climb the leaderboards and snag exclusive cosmetics and items....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Heather Harris

Baldur's Gate 3: Halsin's Backstory is Ripe for the Picking

Summary While it was one of 2023’s biggest RPGs,Baldur’s Gate 3is an example of a game that benefited from years of refinement in early access. With player feedback playing a key role in the development ofBaldur’s Gate 3leading up to its official release version, several major characters went through changes that newer players might not be aware of. One companion who played a big part in the game’s initial marketing found their place inBaldur’s Gate 3due to this attention to community reception, but whose potential has ultimately not been realized....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Joshua Coleman

Best Anime That Are Biographies

The remarkable tales told in anime have the potential to move and inspire viewers. Anime based on the lives ofhistorical figures who overcame formidable obstacles, produced significant scientific discoveries, or altered the course of events often proves to be the most compelling. These anime biographies not only provide light on the characters depicted but also the society and cultures that produced them. RELATED:Best Anime To Learn About Japanese History Anime biographies bring to life the lives of historical figures from many walks of life, including scientists, inventors, artists, and sports....

July 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1133 words · Samantha Peterson

Breath of the Wild: 5 Funny Ways To Die

The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wildhasno shortage of adventures. Players can climb mountains, fight some bokoblins, or even just take a leisurely ride on a horse. As beautiful as Hyrule is, though, many dangers await for those who are not careful. RELATED:Horse Riding Changes Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 2 Needs The landscape is filled with tough enemies and hazards that can spell doom for Link....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · William Wise

Call of Duty: Warzone Confirms Rambo Release Date

Several teasers have hinted that popular action heroes from the ’80s would be coming toCall of Duty: Warzone.Aside from hints at various characters, there have been no official confirmations until now. In a clip shared by the officialCall of DutyTwitter, it has become confirmed thatCall of Duty: Warzonewill soon receive Rambo among its ranks. Thepopular movie icon was hinted at in severalCall of Duty: WarzoneTweets. From kill records to slight name play, the developers have showcased several possible characters coming to the game....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Patricia Cooper

Don't Expect Overwatch 2 to Release Anytime Soon

Unfortunately, it seems like Activision Blizzard may not have the most exciting year ahead of it for new releases, at least as far asOverwatch 2andDiablo 4are concerned. Though fans are extremely eager to see what Activision Blizzard has in store for its hero shooter sequel, it seems likeOverwatch 2is still far from release. The news comes straight from Activision Blizzard, but was relayed by games journalist and Game Awards host Geoff Keighley....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Gina Johnson

Dying Light 2: Stay Human Lead Designer Tymon Smektała Talks Parkour, Combat, and Progression

The last few months have been interesting forDying Light 2,the upcoming zombie-slaying action game from developer Techland. Having been delayed a few times throughout its development, some have begun to point out similarities toCyberpunk 2077’stroubled release. However, Game Rant recently wenthands-on withDying Light 2during a preview event, and we walked away feeling positive about its progress. During that same preview event, Game Rant also sat down with Lead Designer Tymon Smektała to talk about how the sequel has evolved beyond the original, touching on changes to the parkour mechanics, combat, world, and more....

July 2, 2025 · 13 min · 2653 words · Donald Heath

EA Sports College Football's Player Likeness Database Could be a Big Deal for Fans and Players Alike

TheNCAA Footballfranchise is coming back in the form ofEA Sports College Football. While there aren’t a ton of details out there yet, the franchise is returning after almost a decade away. SinceElectronic Arts first announced it was bringing backNCAA Football, there have been more questions than answers. The release date and what platforms the game will be on are just a couple of the most pertinent. At the top of the list when it comes to things players need to know before the game comes out is how EA is going to get around the problem that apparently killed the franchise the first time around....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Mario Clark

Elden Ring's Blessing Of Marika Has a Little-Known Use That is Extremely OP

Summary ManyElden Ring:Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC players are unaware that the Blessing of Marika can be used by their Mimic Tear, a feature that can be an absolute game-changer in difficult boss battles. Fans have been debating the utility of the Blessing of Marika ever sinceElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreewas released, with many accidentally wasting the item since it was initially thought to be reusable. Elden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC has been off to a strange start....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Timothy Mcgee

Elden Ring: Best Talismans For Intelligence Builds

Elden Ringtalismans are among some of the most important items that players can equip to their created character. Right behind armor and weapons, talismans should not be overlooked, especially within certain character builds. Talismans inElden Ringwithhold unique abilities and effects that can alter the way different mechanics work in the game, andeven boost stats for the player. In intelligence builds, which are some of the most popular builds inElden Ring, there are plenty of talismans to take advantage of in creatingthe best intelligence builds....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1514 words · Henry Donaldson

Far Cry 7's Rumored Time Limit Kills Two Birds with One Stone

Summary Ubisoft’sFar Cryseries is something of a genre veteran. The popular first-person open-world shooter series has been around for 20 years, and in that time has seen numerous distinctive iterations being released to a mostly positive reception among fans. That being said, by 2021 and the release ofFar Cry 6, the general consensus was that, for all that the franchise does right, its formula is becoming a little stale and needs a shake-up....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Gerald Carter

Genshin Impact Leaks Arlecchino Animations

Summary Genshin Impactis in beta testing for Version 4.6, and as a result, players can finally have their first glimpse into Arlecchino’s idle and combat animations. While Version 4.5 has launched forGenshin Impact, the community is already anxiously awaiting the next patch. The reason for this is twofold: Version 4.6 will see the debut of Arlecchino, the third Fatui Harbinger to join the playable cast, and it will also take players to Remuria in the Sea of Yore....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Leroy Sellers