Activision Blizzardis facing legal trouble once again with the company being sued by the US Department of Justice over allegations that it established a “Competitive Balance Tax.” This lawsuit is just the latest in a series of controversies for Activision Blizzard. In 2020, the company was accused of widespread harassment and discrimination, leading to a walkout by employees and a lawsuit by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The company also faced criticism for its handling of the Hong Kong protests and for allegedlydenying pay raises for employeesat Raven Software due to the unionization efforts, leading to boycotts and protests from players and fans....

One of the biggest appeals for theAnimal Crossingseries has always been its array of fish and insects, which can be caught and displayed in Blathers' museum and pawned for Bells. These critters bring an organic element to the game - with their unique behaviors and countless varieties that can be seen at varying seasons and times in the day. Bug-catching inNew Horizonscan really be a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. This is thanks to the wide range of exotic and valuable bugs as well as Blathers' epic museum....

The most recent title to the series,Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, focuses on the ancient world of Vikings. Despite being a single player game, the title includes live service elements which build on the endgame. Ubisoft is releasing a new update tomorrow forAssassin’s Creed Valhallathat will finally add Transmog functionality along with a series of other changes. Oftentimes, thebest armor sets inAssassin’s Creed Valhallado not always look great despite the great buffs. Transmog allows players to switch the look of a specific piece to a different one in their collection, providing more flexibility....

The Wizard is a tricky choice to multiclass inBaldur’s Gate 3, and there are only a few classes that combo with it well. This is because it’s the only class in the game that uses Intelligence as its primary Ability Score, leading to a lack of synergy with other spellcasters. However, there are a few great Wizard multiclass builds inBaldur’s Gate 3that rely on one or two low-level dips into other classes to enhance their abilities....

Summary Fast travel has become a staple of theopen-worldgenre, as there haven’t been many released in the modern era without it. Players have come to value convenience over the grind of traversing a big map organically and exploring every inch of a game world. While it is understandable, there’s an art to slow travel that is missing from the modern gaming scene. With that in mind, here are the best games with both anopen-worldmap and either extremely limited fast travel or no fast travel at all, for players who like to take the slow route, and those who don’t want to be tooreliant on the fast travel mechanic....

Summary Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2andCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers can now purchase the 21 Savage Bundle, Activision has now confirmed. The latest Tracer Pack forCall of Dutyfeatures rapper 21 Savage as a playable Operator, as well as a variety of other themed cosmetic content. 21 Savage is just one of several recent meta Operators being introduced toCall of Duty. Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and Lara Croft are just a few other recent examples....

Summary Fans ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s Zombies mode are disappointed following the reveal of Season 2’s roadmap.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3is adding a small handful of features to the mode, but not until a mid-season update. Recently,Call of Dutyrevealed the new contentcoming with February 7’s Season 2 launch.WarzoneandModern Warfare 3’s Multiplayer are receiving plenty of additions, such as aWarzonemap, three Multiplayer 6v6 maps, and much more. Leading up to the roadmap’s reveal,Modern Warfare 3Zombies fans hoped to see a similar offering of content....

When it comes to arcade fighting games, Capcomis the cream of the crop. From the spectacularStreet Fighter 2and its many variations to fan-favorite franchises likeMarvel Vs. CapcomandDarkstalkers, few have laid claim to the genre asCapcomhas. The publisher also has a fairly extensive history of preserving and re-releasing its titles on modern hardware, and the recently-announcedCapcom Fighting Collectionwill return some of the company’s more niche titles to the forefront of the fighting scene....

Devolver Digital joins the E3 live stream with a presentation filled with satirical skits and indie game trailers. Devolver Digital offered a first look at its upcoming physics-based puzzle game,Tumble Time, which takes hilarious jabs at predatory practices in mobile games. Devolver Digital’sTumble Timetrailer presents the title as a typical mobile game, advertised as free, but containing additional purchases and an abundance of ads. The gameplay ofTumble Timeis shown off throughout the trailer, resembling simple puzzle mobile games likeCandy CrushandBejeweled....

Over the past few days,Diablo 4has nerfed the effective experience gain from several dungeons, including the most popular farming spot in the game. The journey to reach the level cap andchallenge the Pinnacle Boss inDiablo 4demands plenty of patience and takes a lot of effort. Though many streamers have enjoyed success in getting there several times across different characters, mostDiablofans take a more measured approach to their leveling. In the absence of Rifts fromReaper of Souls, theexperience farm inDiablo 4revolves around select Nightmare Dungeons with a higher-than-normal monster density....

With absurdist gems likeAnchorman,Talladega Nights, andStep Brothers, Adam McKay became one of the most acclaimed comedy filmmakers in the world: a 21st-century Mel Brooks or David Zucker, basking in off-the-wall, anything-goes silliness and cramming as many jokes as possible into each scene. When the director parted ways with go-to leading man Will Ferrell, his career took an awards-baiting turn with fact-based dramas likeThe Big ShortandVice.These recent movies have been fine works of political docudrama, but they’re nowhere near as entertaining as McKay’s full-blown comedies....

The games industry has been facing a ton of big changes lately, as companies like Microsoft seem to be on a shopping-spree for studios and others are shifting around like Blizzard’s Vicarious Visions merger. While undoubtedly the biggest acquisition right now isMicrosoft’s purchase of Zenimax/Bethesda, there have been plenty of speculations and rumors about what some gaming giants could be planning on next. In the swing of things, rumors spread that Techland, the developer behindDying Light,was in the talks of an acquisition by Microsoft....

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is a popular pick inEA Sports FC 24.Many players look for its best formation and Starting 11, especially since it lost a good chunk of its star power as Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. left the club during the summer transfer window. Although the lineup still consists of good players, the team’s overall growth seems to be negative. It can be safely said that those picking PSG right now are doing it for France’s prodigal son Kylian Mbappe, and recent signings Ousmane Dembele and Marco Asensio....