Twitter Users Are Pushing #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse to Boycott the New 'Star Wars' Game
Twitter users are already calling for a boycott of the new 'Star Wars' game using the hashtag #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse. Why?
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Finding the Snowball Launcher in 'Fortnite' Won't Be That Simple
As part of the 2021 Winterfest Challenges, players will need to deal damage with the Snowball Launcher. Here's how to locate the seasonal weapon.'FNAF: Security Breach' Is Only Available on PC and PlayStation
'FNAF: Security Breach' is the newest installment in the 'FNAF' franchise, but is it available on Xbox and Nintendo Switch? Here's what we know.Here Are All of the Presents You Can Nab in 'Fortnite' Winterfest
'Fortnite' Winterfest brings Christmas early to millions of players all over the world, but what are all the presents gamers can expect to grab?Twitch Is Offering Year-End Recaps to All of Its Streamers and Viewers
Twitch is offering year-end recaps to streamers and viewers, and some are wondering why they haven't gotten the recap via email yet."Ke Ke Ke" Is an Important Tell for Team GO Rocket Grunts in 'Pokémon Go'
Team GO Rocket Grunts can be a pain in 'Pokémon Go,' but there's a way to counter them. If they say "Ke ke ke," you can guess their next move.New Indie Games Coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022
2022 is going to be a big year for the Nintendo Switch. The company announced new indie games coming to the platform in the new year during the Indie World Showcase.Will 2021 Really End Without at Least One More Nintendo Direct to Cap off the Year?
Nintendo Directs can be an exciting time for gamers, but we haven't had one in a while. When will the next one be and will it come before 2022?Twitch Recap Is Back for 2021 —Here's How to Get Your Look Back Into a Year of Streaming
As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to check out all of your streaming habits. Here's how you can view your Twitch Recap for the year.'The Matrix Awakens' Is a Highly-Themed, Gorgeous Virtual Playground of a Tech Demo
It's not often that the latest in game design hardware gets a themed tech demo playable to the public, but 'The Matrix' would be the series to do it.Milestones Are Back in Chapter 3 of 'Fortnite'
Leveling up in 'Fortnite' isn't always easy, but luckily the game provides plenty of ways to level up fast — if you're willing to grind for it.Hasan Piker Disappeared From Twitch Suddenly After He Said the Word "Cracker"
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker got banned from the platform recently, and many want to know why he got banned and whether he'll return.Be Careful When Testing the New XP Farming Glitch in 'Fortnite'
Epic Games put out a new response to players sharing an XP farming hacks for Chapter 3. Will you get banned for using these hacks?Customize Your PS5 With These Matching Console Covers and Controllers
Sony announced in December that the PS5 would get five new console covers — here's their expected release dates and how to order them.Why Did Game Director Jeff Kaplan Leave Blizzard? Here's Who Will Replace Him
Game director and vice president of Blizzard Jeff Kaplan is leaving the company after 19 years. Here's what we know about who's replacing him.The Greatest ‘Star Wars’ Game Ever Made Is Going to Get a Remake
'Star Wars' fans are absolutely stoked for the KOTOR remake, but a lot of people are wondering why it's a Playstation exclusive.When Does 2021’s Game of the Year, ‘It Takes Two’ Come to Nintendo Switch?
'It Takes Two' has been praised as the most innovative and enjoyable game of 2021, so that means it should be coming to Nintendo Switch, right?You'll Have to Grind to Get the Forerunner Catalyst in 'Destiny 2'
The Forerunner and its catalyst are new weapons introduced in 'Destiny 2.' Here's how to get it as well as what you need to know to upgrade it.The First New Sonic Game in Five Years Looks Like an Open World Experience
Sonic the Hedgehog returns in an all-new upcoming video game. 'Sonic Frontiers' seeks to take the Blue Blur on his first open-world journey.‘Star Wars Eclipse’ Is Set During the High Republic Era
'Star Wars' fans were stoked to see the announcement of the 'Eclipse' game, which is set during the High Republic Era. When is that, though?Controversial Video Game Studio Quantic Dream Returns With 'Star Wars: Eclipse'
'Star Wars: Eclipse' is being developed by Quantic Dream, and potential players are curious to learn about the video game studio's controversy.Statues in 'Pokémon Brilliant Diamond' and 'Shining Pearl' Can Liven up Your Personal Space
As remakes from 2006 titles, 'Pokémon Brilliant Diamond' and 'Shining Pearl' feature plenty of refurbished side content to sink your teeth into.Geoff Keighley Is Practically a Keeper of Games — What Is the Journalist's Net Worth?
Geoff Keighley has grown from games journalist to the host of several high-profile gaming events. What is his current overall net worth?Even the Game Awards Have Their Snubs — Here's What Should Have Been Nominated in 2021
Even as an annual high-profile gaming event, the Game Awards are guilty of overlooking some highlights. Here are the snubs for 2021.All of the Secret Achievements in 'Psychonauts 2' (and Two You Might Miss)
Of the 57 achievements you can get in 'Psychonauts 2,' there are a handful of secret ones — and two that are missable. Here's how to get them all.The Post-Credits Scene of 'Resident Evil Village' Leaves Even More Unanswered Questions
The eighth installment in the 'Resident Evil' franchise unveiled even more of the lore, but is Ethan Winters really dead? The ending of 'Village' explained.All of the Hidden Trophies in 'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart'
'Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart' is one of the top PS5 exclusives — here are all of the hidden trophies you could miss along the way.'It Takes Two' Requires a Friend to Play Through — Can You Play on the Same Console?
'It Takes Two' has been nominated for Game of the Year — but can you play this co-op title on the same console, or will you need two separate ones?Getting a Dragonair in ‘Pokémon GO’ Isn’t as Hard as You May Think
The Dragonspiral Descent Challenge sports 10 dragon-type Pokémon for Poké-fiends to capture, but most people want to know how to get Dragonair.These Were Some of the Best Titles for the Nintendo Switch in 2021
2021 was a plentiful year for Nintendo Switch players, and these are just some of the top games we saw hit our consoles in the past year.Getting a White Screen While Trying to Play ‘Fortnite’? Here’s How to Fix It
A lot of 'Fortnite' players are reporting that they're greeted with a white screen after trying to boot up the game, so why does that happen? Details.The 2021 Game Awards Is Nearly Upon Us — Here's How You Can Stream the Ceremony
The "biggest night in gaming" is nearly upon us. Here's where you can watch the Game Awards so you can root for your favorite games of the year.Can Your 'Happy Home Paradise' Villagers Come to Stay on Your 'New Horizons' Island?
'Happy Home Paradise' is a brand new DLC game that lets your 'Animal Crossing' villagers take a vacation. But can you bring DLC villagers back home?Nabbing the Crown in 'Fortnite' Can Truly Make You the King of Any Match
'Fortnite' Chapter 3 has a new accolade addition that has fans worldwide buzzing: the crown. What exactly does it mean for the game overall? Details.'Call of Duty' Has Been on Almost Every Console — Does That Include the Nintendo Switch?
The long-running army FPS series has been released on plenty of platforms in the past, but has 'Call of Duty' ever been on the Nintendo Switch before?You Can Basically Bring Your Pokémon Anywhere, Even From 'Pokémon GO' to 'Pokémon HOME'
The 'Pokémon' franchise is no stranger to letting you take your collection everywhere. Here's how to transfer your 'Pokémon GO' catches to 'HOME.'This Fan Theory About Who Voices The Foundation in 'Fortnite' May Have Just Been Confirmed
Fans have been theorizing for months as to who could be the voice behind The Foundation — and it seems like we may finally have our answer.Visitors Can Now Tip You Directly With the Donation Box in 'New Horizons'
With the 2.0 update, players can now craft and add a donation box to their island – but what is it used for? Here's what to know and how to get it.Defog Is Useful in 'Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond' and 'Shining Pearl' — Here's How to Use It
Some areas in 'Pokémon: Brilliant Diamond' and 'Shining Pearl' can be difficult to navigate with annoying fog. Here's how to use "Defog" to help out.Here's When Your 'Animal Crossing' Island Will Become a Winter Wonderland Once Again
When does it snow in 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'? The change in temperature is coming! Here's what you need to know for seasonal DIYs and more.Stardust Is an Essential Item in 'Pokémon GO'
You can receive stardust for a variety of activities in 'Pokémon GO,' and you'll need to it charge up your Pokémon. Here's how to get more.No, MrBeast's 'Squid Game' Is Not the Highest Trending Video of 2021 — Here's What Is
What are the top trending YouTube videos in 2021? So many hours of footage are uploaded to the platform every year.9 Educational Games Available for the Nintendo Switch
If you're looking to justify buying your child the Nintendo Switch, you should know there are plenty of educational games available for the console.Between the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, Which Console Series Is Better?
Sales reports and numbers are one thing, but which console is the hardware winner of the next generation of gaming? Here's our take.'Fortnite' Chapter 2 Is Coming to an End — When Does Chapter 3 Begin and What Is It About?
When does this 'Fornite' Season end? Chapter 2 has been out for a while now but Epic Games is letting fans know it will all be over soon.The New Ordinances in 'New Horizons' Give You More Control of Your Island
With the 2.0 update, players can now enact different ordinances on their island, giving them more control over their personal playstyle.Transferring Your Pokémon From 'Sword' to 'Brilliant Diamond' Is Definitely Possible
Your old Pokémon from previous games like 'Sword' can be transferred to the new releases like 'Brilliant Diamond,' but there is a bit of a catch.Hatching Eggs in ‘Brilliant Diamond’ Is a Familiar Process for Pokemaniac
Hark, Pokemon fiends: if you're trying to hatch eggs in 'Brilliant Diamond' then the process isn't going to seem foreign to you, but here's how to do it.Even With Shortages, There's a Winner in the Console Wars Between PS5 and Xbox Series X
In a console war marked by unprecedented shortages and machines selling out faster than lightning, who won the new next-gen console war?Add More Ambience to Your Designs With Soundscapes in 'New Horizons'
Soundscapes are a new feature as part of the Happy Home Paradise DLC for 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons.' Here's how to unlock them.
