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CoD fans relieved as MW3 devs confirm Kar98k nerfs are on the way

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Sledgehammer Games confirmed that a nerf for Modern Warfare 3‘s new Kar98k is coming after a rocky and overpowered launch for the returning marksman rifle.

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Canceled Cyberpunk 2077 DLC would have seen players explore the Moon, according to leaks

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A recent leak that surfaced on social media hints at the possibility Cyberpunk 2077 could have had an expansion that was set on the Moon, complete with an off-map experience around the size of Night City (excluding the Badlands) itself.

Saturday, Jun 15

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IOC wants a second shot at Olympic Esports events, even though no one asked for it

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The International Olympic Committee announced on June 14 that it is currently in “advanced discussions with a potential host” for the upcoming first Olympic Esports Games, but fans are skeptical of the event’s success after a largely…

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Tactical Breach Wizards might just be the funniest turn-based tactics game I’ve ever played—and you can try it for free

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Try this new magic-meets-mayhem tactical game for free while the Steam Next Fest lasts.

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Brazilian LoL players claim Faker Ahri bundle is ‘breaking consumer protection law’

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Now that the Faker Ahri bundle is officially released across all League of Legends regions, players in Brazil are questioning whether the Immortalized Legend Collection breaks consumer protection laws in the country due to laws against the…

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Pokémon TCG art contest plagued by ‘AI-adjacent’ submissions in quarter-finals

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Pokémon TCG just announced the top 300 quarterfinalists for the Pokémon Illustration Contest 2024, but six of those submissions are under fire for breaking the rules in more ways than one.

‘We friends tho’: Tyla might make song about viral Kai Cenat moment where she turned him down

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During the Breakfast Club interview, “Water” singer Tyla said she might consider making a song about her awkward interaction with Kai Cenat duirng their stream.

Dark and Darker devs double down on F2P, expand options for non-paying players

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After adopting a free-to-play model which was initially poorly received by the community, the Dark and Darker devs have been working on expanding it. First they allowed F2P players to carry better gear into runs, and are now letting them…

Friday, Jun 14

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VALORANT players discuss why Iso’s rework is ‘ruining’ the game

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VALORANT Patch 8.11 has been one of the busiest updates in the game’s recent history. With a plethora of changes to duelists and a new map to enjoy, opinions have started to rise from the player base over what tweaks landed or…

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Mortdog baits TFT fans with update that may impact Set 12 reveals

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Game design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer baited fans in the best possible way on his Teamfight Tactics Q&A stream on June 14, which won’t affect the technical side of the Set 12 launch but may impact normal modes of communication…

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Destiny 2 streamer goes viral for losing raid loot after being hilariously trolled by 6-year-old son

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Destiny 2’s new raid, Salvation’s Edge, is one of the most difficult in the series’ history thanks to challenging puzzle mechanics. But there is loot at the end of the battle—at least, for most gamers.

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Counter-Strike Major returns to US via BLAST Austin 2025

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The illustrious Counter-Strike Major tournament is returning to the U.S., for the first time since 2018 and the launch of the CS2, in June 2025.

Pokémon Go’s directors are ‘itching’ to bring Galar region to mobile game

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Fans are eager to learn more about new Pokémon and the arrival of the Galar region.

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TFT devs are looking into a permanent Golden Remover mechanic, per Mortdog

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Game design director Stephen “Mortdog” Mortimer for Teamfight Tactics addressed fans’ questions on June 14 in a Twitch stream, dropping teasers of a permanent item mover mechanic, much like Golden Remover.

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Disney strikes again, shuts down Lorcana Pixelborn webcam-organized play project

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Disney should hire Pavel rather than continue to shoot his ideas down.

Dragon Age’s original creator defends Veilguard reveal after fan backlash builds

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To say that Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s gameplay trailer was met with backlash from fans would be an understatement. Tons of criticism fell upon BioWare’s shoulders, though the original creator of the franchise has stood strong in the…

Helldivers 2 developers celebrate players’ Major Order choice by donating to kid’s charity

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It’s not every day that the choices you make in a video turn you into a hero outside of one, but the Helldivers 2 development team gives the playerbase a chance as they donate to the Save the Children charity after players complete a Major…

Gray Zone Warfare’s new test patch adds landing zones—but does little to resolve bigger issue

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Players have started making small talk with me while we wait.

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Destiny 2 headed for best Twitch viewership month ever thanks to The Final Shape DLC

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Destiny 2 is riding a high right now. Gamers are enjoying playing The Final Shape, the ending to the Light and Darkness saga, but they’re watching a whole lot of it on Twitch, too.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows dev says Elon Musk is ‘feeding hatred’ following diversity post

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One of the playable characters in Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be an African samurai named Yasuke. Elon Musk made questionable comments about the character, which prompted a reaction from one of Ubisoft developers.

Dignitas Spica points to LoL player he wants to take down for ‘talking a lot of sh*t’

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The North American League of Legends is back on June 15 with the beginning of the 2024 LCS Summer Split. A few teams changed their rosters, like Dignitas, who added Spica, and the jungler revealed he wants to defeat one particular player…

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Fortnite players hit with ‘failed to download supervised settings’ error amid Metallica hype

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Fortnite gaming has been interrupted today by a widespread error saying “failed to download supervised settings.”

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Valve accused of overcharging 14 million PC players in £656 million UK class lawsuit

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On June 5, Vicki Shalbot, a campaigner for children and families’ digital rights, filed a £656 million (roughly $834 million) lawsuit against Valve for anti-competitive behavior and excessive prices.

The First Descendant dev details ‘endless’ endgame, with replayable story and boss fights

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The endgame is the bread and butter of every looter shooter. The First Descendant is no exception, and now we have a better idea of what to expect from its endgame activities.

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Destiny 2 fans furious about having to play together in ‘incredible’ Exotic mission

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The Dual Destiny is a new Exotic mission in Destiny 2 and requires you to bring a friend to complete it, leaving many solo players frustrated.

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‘Negative aura’: VALORANT world champ Boostio defends benched former teammate

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NRG made big changes to its VALORANT team, but 100 Thieves’ Boostio isn’t sold on benching his former Evil Geniuses teammate and Champions 2023 MVP Demon1.

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Diablo 4’s PTR is coming back next season with ‘major updates’ planned

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Diablo 4 fans have another reason to celebrate, with the highly popular Public Test Realm (PTR) now set to make a glorious return in season five.

Here are the early LoL Patch 14.13 patch notes

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League of Legends Patch 14.13 is now under the hammer and tongs at the Riot Games offices, with a whole host of changes being tested and new Rain Shepherd skins coming out of the oven ready for release.

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Even unlucky Pokémon Go fans enjoyed ‘gold standard’ Slumbering Sands and everyone wants more

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Slumbering Sands is over in Pokémon Go, but players wish it wasn’t; they’re praising Niantic for the event and hoping future events come with similar charm.