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After it closed out Microsoft's E3 press conference and wowed press during a behind-closed-doors demo, it seems like all eyes are on Cyberpunk 2077, the new RPG from CD Projekt Red, the developer behind The Witcher series. Taking influences from the cult-favorite Cyberpunk 2020 pen-and-paper RPG, the studio's next project builds upon their pedigree of dense RPGs, while venturing out into a drastically different world. After seeing the private E3 demo and interviewing Cyberpunk 2020 creator Mike Pondsmith, who is working with CDPR on the game, we came away with a clearer picture of what Cyberpunk 2077 is all about. We've compiled all the information we have on Cyberpunk 2077 so far: how it came to be, why it's a first-person game, and more What Is Cyberpunk 2007? Moving away from the fiction of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series, CD Projekt Red is switching over to a new setting based on the Cyberpunk pen-and-paper RPG. While not a direct adap...

Shortly after Blizzard teased Hero 28 for Overwatch and revealed his identity as a cute, chubby hamster, the company has released him on the Public Test Realm and detailed his full suite of abilities. The new hero is indeed Hammond, as suspected, though his name in-game is Wrecking Ball. As seen in the teaser trailer, Wrecking Ball has the ability to transform into a ball and roll around to increase his movement speed, and his automatic weapons are known as Quad Cannons. Grappling Claw allows him to send out a grappling hook that lets him swing around the nearby area, which Blizzard said allows for "high-speed collisions to damage and knockback enemies." Adaptive Shield provides shields for Wrecking Ball that increase in effectiveness depending on the number of nearby enemies. Piledriver causes Wrecking Ball to slam into the ground, dealing damage and knocking enemies up into the air. His Ultimate is Minefield, which lays out a "massive" field of mines that...

Epic Games has revealed when Fortnite: Battle Royale Season 5 will start. In a post on the game's Reddit page, the company confirmed Season 5 will begin on July 12 at 1 AM PDT / 4 AM EDT / 9 AM BST / 6 PM AET. To help people unlock remaining Battle Pass rewards for Season 4, Epic is awarding double XP for matches from June 29 until July 2. Ahead of the new season, Epic has released a new mode for Fortnite. Introduced as part of the latest update, the Playground LTM is essentially a private server for players to experiment on. It's designed for players to jump in and hone new strategies or sharpen building skills. Since access is invite only, you can do these things without being ruthlessly gunned down by enemy combatants. The latest Fortnite update also adds Dual Pistols, map markers, part four of the Blockbuster Event, the Builder Pro controller layout, and more. You can read the full Fortnite v4.5 patch notes here for a breakdo...

Pokemon Quest, the free-to-play RPG that was surprise-released for Nintendo Switch last month, is now available on mobile as well. You can find it for the low cost of zero dollars on the iOS and Android stores. It does include in-app purchases, and data doesn't transfer between these and the Switch version. The light Pokemon game has you build a team of three monsters to fight other Pokemon and gather loot. Then you can use your loot to attract more Pokemon, and swap them out for members of your team, and on and on. It only features first-generation Pokemon for the time being, but they're given a fresh makeover with a blocky art style. This being a free-to-play game, though, there are various in-app purchases. The packages on Switch ranged from around $3 to almost $20. Pokemon Quest is one of a few new Pokemon games launching this year. Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee are coming to Nintendo Switch in November. We played Let's Go Pikach...

Rockstar recently shared a few more details about Red Dead Redemption 2 ahead of E3 2018, where the open-world game ultimately didn't make an appearance. In addition to announcing Special and Ultimate editions of the game, the developer has revealed the pre-order bonuses players will receive for reserving the title ahead of its release. Here's what you can receive. Everyone who pre-orders a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2 will get a pair of DLC "enhancements" for the story mode. First is the War Horse, which Rockstar says has "greater courage and stamina than the average steed." In addition to that, players will receive an Outlaw Survival Kit, which comes with an assortment of helpful items to replenish health, Dead Eye, and more. Those who pre-order the game digitally from the PlayStation or Xbox Stores will get an additional assortment of bonuses. That includes an exclusive treasure map that helps locate hidden treasure in story mode, as well as enou...

Epic Games is consistently adding new limited-time modes to Fortnite: Battle Royale, and that will continue very soon with the addition of the Playground LTM. This is a mode Epic mentioned a while back, but it has only just been confirmed by way of an in-game message. [ Update:  The new Fortnite update is now live with Playground mode, but for the time being it's been disabled due to matchmaking issues.] "Let your creativity run wild on your own private island," reads the message. According to a blog post from around a month ago, Playground "will load you into the Battle Royale Map with some adjusted settings." The post continues: "Battle and build to your heart's content with an extended period of time to roam around the map as well as increased resource generation. All treasure chests and ammo crates will be spawned, try droppin’ in different spots and scope out the loot. Friendly fire is on so you can scrimmage with your squad (up to 4 friend...

Nearly four years after launch and several billion dollars later, Rockstar Games’ open-world crime epic is still a commercial juggernaut. Grand Theft Auto V still consistently lands in the top 10 best selling games each month and part of that is due to the influx of content still being put into the game. While the game had much more significant updates for the first year or two, the rate of those major updates has shifted as Rockstar prepares to ship their western sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2. However, it looks like we’ll be getting at least one more major update for Grand Theft Auto V before we saddle up in October. Today Rockstar Games announced that they are finally bringing the fabled nightclubs to Grand Theft Auto V this July. After having an entire expansion dedicated to managing a slew of clubs in Grand Theft Auto IV as a bouncer and right-hand man to the extravagant Gay Tony, many have been wondering if the clubs will make a return. After all, you can find some in ...

Update:  Playground has temporarily been taken offline while Epic investigates issues with its matchmaking services. We'll update when the company manages to reinstate the LTM, but there's no estimate provided for how long it may take. According to Fortnite's status page, matchmaking in its entirety is currently down, which means you'll likely to have to wait to try out the update's new features.  The  o riginal story follows. Epic Games' Fortnite: Battle Royale continues to change week-by-week, and now the game has changed again with the release of its latest patch. Update 4.5 adds the Playground LTM (limited-time mode), Dual Pistols, and more to PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile. Epic says Playground is a "low-pressure environment where friends can let their creativity run wild." It acts as a private server of sorts, and allows you and up to three friends to mess around and practise strategies in the Battle Royale world with...