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Nintendo And Amazon Sue For Millions Over Counterfeit Amiibos

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 09:00

For over a year, Nintendo and Amazon have been joint partners in a lawsuit targeting sellers on Amazon's site who illegally sold fake Amiibos and pirated Nintendo cartridges. Now, the two companies are asking the court to render a summary judgment against the counterfeiters to the tune of a $7 million penalty.

Via Polygon, Nintendo and Amazon arrived at the $7 million figure after calculating that the group of sellers moved at least $2,343,386 of fake Nintendo merchandise or games. Essentially, Nintendo and Amazon are arguing that both companies were harmed by the actions of these sellers, and thus a penalty of three times the amount they made is a justified response.

Nintendo and Amazon are aware of the sellers' real identities, but none of the group responded to the lawsuit or showed up in court to defend themselves. That's why the two companies' request for summary judgment may have a good chance of going through. The lawsuit also argues that the penalty will deter others from attempting to commit the same crimes.

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A Minecraft Movie's New Trailer Shows A Creeper Exploding And Lots More

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 08:46

The next big video game movie, A Minecraft Movie, releases on April 4. To promote it, Warner Bros. has put together a new trailer that will air during the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend (February 14-16). The new trailer shows off more of the movie's visual presentation, which blends live-action shots of Jack Black and Jason Momoa with CG-rendered depictions of Creepers and Villagers from the Minecraft universe.

How does it all come together? Check out the trailer and decide for yourself. If anything, the presentation style definitely catches your eye. There are a number of standout scenes, including when a Creeper explodes.

In addition to Black and Momoa, the movie stars Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Hansen, and Jennifer Coolidge. Minecraft the game doesn't have much of a story, but the film obviously does.

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Niantic Has Announced A Multi-Year Pokemon Go And MLB Partnership in North America

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 08:00

Niantic has announced a multi-year partnership between Pokemon Go and the MLB that will include special Pokemon Go events at select baseball parks across North America. The first phase of Pokemon Go's MLB partnership begins on opening day of the 2025 baseball season--March 27, 2025.

"We’re delighted to partner with MLB to help make playing Pokemon Go even more fun and engaging at ballparks across the country," Sarah Gilarsky, Niantic's head of business development for Pokemon Go, said in a statement. "This unique integration of digital Pokemon Go gameplay and the physical experience of enjoying a game together at an MLB ballpark is a wonderful way for friends and families to connect and share their passions for Pokemon and baseball.”

Niantic said that starting on opening day, MLB-themed PokeStops will appear at each ballpark, along with special gym locations and official Pokemon Go routes connecting important locations in the park venue. Several MLB clubs will host Pokemon Go nights during the season as well--events that feature special timed research tasks, in-game cosmetics, and tradeable ballpark backgrounds for Pikachu. Niantic said Pikachu will turn up at scheduled points during the evening's game.

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Watch Captain America Hilariously Forget What The Last Of Us Is Called

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:35

Anthony Mackie steps into the role of Captain America in the new movie Captain America: Brave New World. He's strong, brave, and smart--but he doesn't know everything.

In a video with his Brave New World co-star Danny Ramirez, the interviewer asks Mackie to name the show that Ramirez is joining for its upcoming second season. The answer is HBO's The Last of Us, in which Ramirez will play Manny. But Mackie had a hard time remembering the exact name of the show. In the hilarious clip, Mackie lists off some definitely-not-correct names.

As you can see in the clip, Mackie definitely knows it's The Last of Us, but the name is stuck on the tip of his tongue and he just can't find it--we've all been there. Some of the names he offers up are pretty great, including, "The Two of Us," "This is Us," "This and Them," "There's Them," "This is Them," "The Us," "The One of Us," "The Them," and "The Theys." A producer gives Mackie the answer and you can tell he knew it the whole time; he just struggled to find it in that moment.

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Diablo 4's Second Expansion Isn't Coming Until 2026

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:31

Diablo 4's second expansion won't be released until 2026, Blizzard has confirmed. This comes directly from Diablo franchise general manager Rod Fergusson, who revealed the news at a DICE panel discussing building Diablo 4 as a live-service game.

Posted by Bloomberg's Jason Schreier on Bluesky, not much more information was shared, like a potential launch window in 2026. However, Blizzard had previously confirmed that Diablo 4 would be getting annual expansions, but it seems that will not be the case in 2025. Fergusson said in 2023 after the launch of Diablo 4 that two expansions were already in the works for Diablo 4.

When the second expansion launches, Diablo 4 will be the first Diablo game to receive more than one expansion. Diablo 3 had a major expansion with Reaper of Souls and a smaller DLC adding the Necromancer class. It is possible that Blizzard keeps the annual releases plan intact by releasing a smaller DLC in 2025, like a new class without a new region. For now, it looks like Diablo 4 fans will have a longer wait than expected for the next major expansion, with only seasonal updates expected in 2025.

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Overwatch 2's Latest Hero Is The Crossbow-Wielding Bounty Hunter Freya

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:36

Overwatch 2's first new hero of 2025 will be Freya, an explosive crossbow-wielding bounty hunter who can dash and fly around the battlefield.

Blizzard revealed Freya as part of its Overwatch 2 Spotlight livestream, diving into more details about the damage-role hero. Freya is a former search-and-rescue operative but now works as a bounty hunter. Her basic crossbow attack will rapidly shoot bolts at enemies. However, her alternate fire sees her taking aim to deliver a high-speed explosive bolt for big damage.

Freya wields and explosive crossbow and a bola launcher that can pull enemies together.

Movement and positioning seems to be a big part of Freya's toolkit, with Blizzard stating she is a "challenging and rewarding" character that will take "precision and a steady aim to master." She has both a quick dash ability (that reloads her crossbow in the process) and a move called Updraft that will launch her into the sky. Her Bola Shot ability pulls enemies together, setting them up for a damaging combo from teammates or a well-placed explosive crossbow shot.

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Overwatch 2 Is Bringing Back Loot Boxes Very Soon, With Some Changes

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:02

One of the original Overwatch's most best-known features, loot boxes, are coming to Overwatch 2 as part of Season 15 on February 18--though you won't be able to buy them directly as was originally the case.

Instead, loot boxes will return as part of Overwatch 2's seasonal free and premium battle passes, as well as rewards for weekly and event challenges. Blizzard is looking to bring more transparency to the system as well, giving players more information in regards to item-drop chances and rarity guarantees.

An item of Rare or better quality has a chance to drop from every loot box. After opening five loot boxes, players will be guaranteed an Epic-quality item, and after 20 loot boxes, a guaranteed Legendary. Legendary loot boxes, one of which can be earned via the free battle pass (and two through the premium battle pass), have a 100% chance to reward a Legendary item.

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Avowed Early Access Launch Times Revealed

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:39

Microsoft's next big game, the RPG Avowed from developer Obsidian, launches on February 18. But the Premium Edition unlocks a full five days earlier, beginning February 13.

Obsidian has now posted the official unlock times for Avowed's early-access period, which begins at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on February 13. This works out to 6 PM in London and 7 PM in Paris. For people on the other side of the world, Avowed arrives at 3 AM in Tokyo, 5 AM in Sydney, and 7 AM in Auckland on Friday, February 14. You can see all the unlock times below.

Avowed early access unlock times

Thursday, February 13

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Overwatch 2's Round-Based Stadium Mode Looks To Reinvent Blizzard's Shooter In A Big Way

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:30

Blizzard has big plans for Overwatch 2 in 2025, and one of them is a new mode that is unlike anything the game has seen before. Called Stadium, the mode is a competitive, round-based, third-person game mode where players upgrade their chosen hero over the course of a match using currency.

Revealed as part of Blizzard's recent Overwatch 2 Spotlight livestream, Stadium is intended to join Quick Play and Competitive as a new, third pillar of Overwatch 2 when it arrives as part of Season 16 later this year. The mode will only be playable as a ranked game mode with role queue, and matches will play out in a "best of seven" format. Overwatch's normal Control, Push, and Clash game modes will be featured in Stadium, and players will still be using Overwatch's colorful cast of heroes. That, however, is where the Overwatch 2 players may be accustomed to ends and in many ways a whole new game emerges.

Overwatch 2's Stadium mode will be played from a third-person perspective.

Stadium will be the first game mode in Overwatch 2 to support a third-person camera, something recent hero shooter Marvel Rivals has used to great success. Players will, however, have the option to still play in first-person should they choose. The mode will feature a pre-round "buy" phase, where players can spend currency earned each round to purchase ability upgrades and stat-boosting items, MOBA-style. Items can do everything from granting players simple stat boosts like more health and faster movement speed all the way to granting attacks life-stealing or reducing the duration of negative effects.

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Blizzard Injects More MOBA Energy Into Overwatch 2 With New Perks System

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:30

Overwatch 2 is set for a big shake-up with the launch of Season 15 on February 18, with Blizzard introducing a new Perk system that will see players augmenting their heroes' existing abilities in powerful, and potentially game-changing, ways.

As detailed by Blizzard during its Overwatch 2 Spotlight livestream, Perks will come in both Major and Minor versions. Over the course of a match, players will earn XP and eventually be able to select between two Major and two Minor Perk options to augment their playstyle. Minor Perks will come fairly early in a match and will boost specific abilities, but not change how they fundamentally function, Blizzard said.

Major Perks will change how a hero functions in a significant way.

Major Perks, however, are another story. Blizzard said these Perks are about adding new abilities or shifting a hero's core gameplay loop, and described obtaining it as "a big moment" that can "totally change how you approach an engagement." It gave an example of a Major Perk for Reaper giving him a secondary fire option that can deal good damage at mid range, or the return of Hanzo's Scatter Arrows as a Major Perk option for that hero. Perks are per hero, so swapping to a different one in the middle of a match will require players to earn the Perks again, even if they had already earned Perks on a previous hero. However, swapping back to a hero that had their Perks unlocked already won't require players to earn them again.

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Ubisoft Shows Off Assassin's Creed Shadows' Enhanced Visuals And Dynamic Seasons

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:14

Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest installment in Ubisoft's long-running franchise, and it's going to take full advantage of the capabilities of PCs and modern consoles. In a newly released video, Ubisoft has offered a glimpse of what Shadows has to offer on PC and new-gen systems, including uncapped framerates and some truly breathtaking visuals of the game's recreation of feudal Japan.

Shadows' PC edition will feature an in-game benchmark that can determine the capabilities of the computer it's running on. Low-end and medium-end PC users won't be left out, as the game can be run in either low or high mode. But the more powerful computers will be able to handle ultra mode, which has stunning graphics.

Among the other features, Shadows includes ray-traced global illumination and reflections, dynamic seasons, and ultra-wide resolution support. However, some of the most fun may come out of the game's destructible environment. The sheer power of the samurai Yasuke can devastate everything around him, and even the ninja known as Naoe can leave a path of destruction in her wake.

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This $190 Elden Ring Nightreign Helmet Probably Won't Protect You, But At Least It Looks Cool

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:36

Elden Ring Nightreign has an official release date of May 30, and fans looking to splurge on the co-op game can check out a very cool piece of merchandise being released alongside the standard and deluxe versions. While there is a $200 collector's edition that comes with extra DLC, art books, and a statue, there's also the $190 Wylder Helmet replica that you can preorder through the Bandai Store.

This helmet and the stand combined weigh quite a bit as well.

This is described as a 1:1 scale replica of the hero's helmet, and it comes with everything you need to turn it into an attention-grabbing display piece in your home. Will it protect you from the Elden Lords, should they ever pierce the membrane separating our dimensions? Probably not, so you'll want to consider using it only for cosplay purposes. Bandai says only 9,999 of these will be made, and they'll be available starting May 30.

One thing to also note here is that you're not getting a copy of Elden Ring Nightreign with this replica, but it is a nice addition to your collection if you picked up any of the previously released Malenia and Messmer Elden Ring helmets that Bandai Namco sold for a limited time.

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Digimon Story: Time Stranger Confirmed During PlayStation State Of Play

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:35

An unannounced Digimon game was leaked ahead of February's PlayStation State of Play but, other than a title, not much was known. The game, Digimon Story: Time Stranger, was officially revealed during the presentation with a new trailer.

The latest entry in the RPG Digimon Story series that dates back to the first game on Nintendo DS in 2006, Time Stranger sees you travel through multiple worlds and times, collecting and training the digital monster companions you encounter for turn-based battles.

As seen in the new trailer, Time Stranger is set to release in 2025. The trailer only lists PS5 as a platform (likely because the trailer debuted during State of Play) but since the Digimon Story series has regularly been released for both Nintendo and PlayStation systems in the past, we imagine this game is heading to Switch as well.

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Pokemon Developer Unveils New RPG Called Pandoland, Coming Out In April

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:45

Game Freak, best known for developing the Pokemon franchise, is working on a new smartphone RPG named Pandoland. The title is slated to arrive in late April, with pre-registration available now on iOS and Android. Signing up can net you diamonds that can equate to 100 gacha pulls.

Pandoland is described as a casual-adventure RPG, seeing players search for treasures and explore dungeons. There are apparently over 500 characters and items to collect, and building a team of companions helps with exploration. The official trailer for the game--seen below--showcases a blocky art style as a group of characters set sail on the open seas aboard a ship. The boat passes by different islands and even a giant squid.

This isn't the only game cooking at Game Freak that has nothing to do with Pokemon. In 2023, the developer revealed Project Bloom, a new action-adventure game that's supposed to be "bold and tonally different" from the company's past catalog. Game Freak is partnering with Private Division on Project Bloom, which previously was part of Take-Two Interactive. However, Private Division was reportedly sold to an unknown buyer late last year, and it's unknown if this could affect the game.

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Elden Ring Nightreign Preorders Now Open

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:45
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Elden Ring Nightreign is set to release on May 30, and preorders are now open ahead of its arrival. Unlike the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, this standalone installment is designed around quick, cooperative battles. You’ll pick from a list of eight different characters (each with their own abilities), before venturing out to survive three days as you explore the landscape for items and attempt to outrun the ever-shrinking circle of fire.

Our hands-on preview revealed a game that's shaping up to be a unique spin on the usual From Software formula, and fans of the series will be happy to hear there are several versions of the game up for preorder--including one that offers heaps of collectible goodies. Here's a closer look at Elden Ring Nightreign preorders, including all versions up for grabs and any available preorder bonuses.

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Preorder Elden Ring Nightreign to get the in-game It’s Raining gesture. There’s also a retailer-exclusive bonus at Best Buy right now, which gets you a free $10 gift card with your purchase. We’ll update the article if any other retailer-exclusive preorder bonuses are announced ahead of May 30.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Has A Secret Ending You Only See If You're The Worst Person Ever

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:07

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 lets players act however they want in a massive medieval open world, but like some of its fellow open-ended RPGs, certain actions have consequences. As it turns out, being an absolute menace to society at every chance you get unlocks a secret, morbid ending for protagonist Henry.

GamesRadar spotted an X/Twitter post from a player and YouTuber NikTekOfficial that shows what happens when you "commit multiple crimes" in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and it doesn't end well. This is the final step in the game's crime-and-punishment scale, as it gets more dire each time you're caught--something that NikTek also covered.

Warning! Spoilers for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 below.

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Evo Awards Schedule Includes A Fatal Fury Tease And Some Very Specific Awards

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 02:00

Evo has been producing some of the largest fighting game tournaments in the world, but now the organization is putting on an event of a different kind. The Evo Awards are set for February 15, and today the Evo team has released the full schedule of what's in store for the ceremony.

The festivities begin at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET with the Evo Awards Pre-Show on the official Evo YouTube and Twitch channels, hosted by Steve "TastySteve" Scott and Rob "Hollywood RobTV" Burney. The pre-show will include interviews from the "Arcade Carpet," as well as a Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 Tournament Of Champions featuring Justin Wong, Michael “IFC Yipes” Mendoza, Sanford Kelly, and Duc Do.

The Evo 2025 game lineup

The awards ceremony will begin at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET, and along with the 22 announced award categories, will feature updates on multiple fighting games--with Granblue Fantasy Versus, Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves, and Under-Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes among the titles confirmed to appear. The ceremony will also feature the next three inductees into the Evo Hall Of Fame, with pro fighting game veterans Hajime "Tokido" Taniguchi, John Choi, and Alex Valle set to follow last year's inaugural inductees Daigo Umehara and Justin Wong.

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Saber Interactive Only Started Making Profits After Promising To Remaster Halo For Free

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 01:44

They say you should never work for free, but in Saber Interactive's case, offering to do exactly that landed the studio a high-profile project. The news comes from an interview Game File's Stephen Totilo conducted with Saber co-founder and CEO Matthew Karch, where Karch discussed the challenges of running an independent studio and relying on royalties from working with other studios.

Saber's early days included work with Ubisoft that Saber made no money from, an FPS game called TimeShift that saw lengthy delays after Activision's Vivendi acquisition, and a game called Inversion for Bandai Namco. The latter project saw Saber go for long periods of time without pay while Bandai debated about what they wanted from the game.

Karch said Saber's break came when he learned Microsoft wanted pitches from third-party studios interested in developing a Halo: Combat Evolved remaster for the game's anniversary. He told an unnamed Xbox executive that Saber could do it for free.

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New Fallout Season 2 Leaked Set Photos Show More Signs Of New Vegas Visit

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 01:39

It's not a risky bet to wager that Fallout Season 2 will take place--at least somewhat--in New Vegas. As more evidence for that setting, two new leaked photos showcase billboards featuring a couple of locations from the destination: Rita's Cafe and the Atomic Wrangler.

On X, an account called Fallout Films shared the leaked set photos for the Prime Video show's sophomore season. The pictures supposedly come from North Hollywood in California and also feature bombed-out cars from what looks like the 1950s.

More Fallout season 2 leaked set photos! Looking just as detailed as S1 and I love it. ( North Hollywood)
Credit b2bzx and jissyloo. pic.twitter.com/BEnYYLuVV1

— ☢️Fallout Films (@FilmsFallout) February 11, 2025

Earlier this month, a leaked Fallout Season 2 picture of Dinky the T-Rex also teased a trip to New Vegas. The giant dinosaur is a roadside attraction in Fallout: New Vegas and also houses a sniper's nest. So it's possible there could be a deadly encounter in the Prime TV show with Dinky.

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This Classic Call Of Duty Game Might Be The Next Addition To Xbox Game Pass - Report

Thu, 02/13/2025 - 01:32

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is reportedly coming to Xbox Game Pass. And yes, it would be the original 2009 Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360, not the one that was released in 2022.

According to Xbox Era and Insider Gaming, the game is reportedly going to be added sometime in March or April. However, it's unclear whether its the full 2009 game with multiplayer or just the remastered campaign that was released in 2020 for PS4 and Xbox One. The remastered version doesn't include multiplayer or the Spec Ops mode, but features improved models and remade cutscenes.

So far, the only two Call of Duty Games available on Game Pass are Black Ops 6 and 2023's Modern Warfare 3. Adding 2009's Modern Warfare 2 would be the first time an Xbox 360-era Call of Duty made it onto the subscription service. If the game ends up being added, this could be a sign that other Call of Duty games are on the way.

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