Ubisoft creative head says Splinter Cell dormancy ‘a question of means’

When, or will, Sam Fisher make his return? At this year’s E3, there were mumblings among the community that Ubisoft’s stealth-action seriesSplinter Cellwas all set to make a grand comeback, with hopes riding high that a surprise reveal was set for the year’s biggest trade show. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Speaking in a new interview with Game Informer, Ubisoft Creative Head Serge Hascoet doesn’t have any further news for fans of dormant Ubisoft series such asSplinter Cell, or evenPrince of Persia,stating that although the company still has an interest in such properties, it’s a matter of resources, both financial and work-wise....

June 13, 2025 · 2 min · 219 words · Melinda Grimes

What is Rat Dota? Dota 2’s most controversial play-style

DOTA 2 Guides Just what is Rat Dota? And why does it prompt so much hatred? There are few more maligned ways of playing Dota 2 than Rat Dota. In some peoples’ eyes, Rat Dota is worse or equal to smurfing, AFKing, or other heinous Dota crimes. But what is Rat Dota? What makes playing Rat Dota, or Ratting, so hated? And how can you become a Rat yourself? Simply put, Rat Dota is playing Dota 2 by ignoring your team and teamfights, pushing off-lanes, proxying towers with creeps, and attempting to 1v9 the game....

June 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · Ruth Steele

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Reviews Round-Up

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers News WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers delivers deep combat and rewarding exploration, but is held back by a flat story and frustrating boss design says reviews. WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers enters the souls-like arena on July 24 with blades, curses, a breathtaking world and plenty of blood. With the review embargo lifted, here’s what critics are saying so far. Overview of WUCHANG: Fallen Feather Reviews The official review embargo lifted on July 23, 24 hours ahead of the launch of the game -Check time of release in your region....

June 13, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Christina Brady

ALGS Group stage recap: Furia top standings as Alliance stumble into loser’s bracket

Apex Legends News Strong performances from Furia through the ALGS Group stage meant they topped the standings as TSM are starting to find their stride. Alliance stumbled into the Loser’s bracket with inconsistent performances across 18 games. The group stage of the 2022 ALGS Championship has concluded and we finally have a list of winners and losers of the tournament. At the end of it all, we saw some incredible performances from the most talented Apex Legends players in the world....

June 12, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · James Adkins

All Teams qualified for BLAST Premier Fall Finals

CS:GO News The final two teams will be decided after the Americas and EU Showdown events. The BLAST Premier Fall Finals will take place later this year and will feature some of the best CS:GO teams in action. The tournament has a substantial prize pool but it is also the final opportunity for teams to qualify for the big event in December - the BLAST Premier World Finals. With the CS:GO Major in 2024 and 2025 slated to take place in December, it might signal the end of the esports calendar as we know it....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Jonathan Meyer

Apex’s new Unshackled Event brings tons of new cosmetics and Flashpoint to the Outlands

Apex Legends News Apex’s new Unshackled event is almost here! Join us as we break down the event and see all the great things this new event is bringing! With the conclusion of the Warriors event, the Apex Legends' newest event has arrived! The new Apex Legends Unshackled event is set to release on all platforms on April 19th. The Event brings 40 new cosmetics and the return of the infamous Flashpoint LTM....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Michael Burgess

Beavis and Butt-Head are in Civilization V now

Mod of the millenium Like most long-running TV shows, the Beavis and Butt-Head show had its ups and downs, but when it was up, it was up. So, a crafty modder set out to relive the best moments of the two semi-lovable idiots in the best way he knew possible — aCivilization Vmod. A few new units, buildings, and a new national wonder await you if you’re keen on downloading the add-on....

June 12, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Daniel Williams

Dark Devotion is a rad looking Gothic platformer hitting PC and consoles this year

No specific platforms yet for the latter Back in 2017 Hibernian Workshop KickstartedDark Devotionwith a modest goal of €31,796, and it seems to be coming along already. They’ve dropped new footage that shows off what they’ve been working on, which involves a narrative that centers around a “mystical temple,” and themes of “suffering, piety, and conviction.” I really dig the variety of equipment shown off in the trailer, and the game supposedly has a loot-centric focus in addition to a curse and blessing system that modifies certain game parameters....

June 12, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Steven Watson

Discord Mobile app redesign has big updates to search and messaging

News New Midnight theme is what we’ve all been waiting for. Discord has become an app that is not only prevalent but also a necessity across several gaming communities. While the desktop app is well-received, the mobile app has been at the end of community criticism. Part of this criticism has been towards the app’s cluttered feel and disarray. Today, Discord has launched a redesign for its mobile application that brings back the focus on messaging and speed....

June 12, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Shane Jackson

Dota 2 Patch 7.33d: Here are the biggest nerfs and buffs

DOTA 2 News Dota 2 just dropped Patch 7.33d – nerfing a handful of overpowered heroes. Surprise, surprise! Valve drops a minor patch in Dota 2, Patch 7.33d to tweak and balance a number of heroes and items. This update dropped while we are in the midst of DreamLeague Season 20 and are two weeks away from the Bali Major. Item changes in Patch 7.33d There are only four changes for Dota 2 items....

June 12, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · George Johnston

ESL Impact League Season 7 begins soon: Journey to DreamHack Dallas 2025!

Counter Strike 2 News ESL Impact League Season 7 will kick off soon. Which eight teams will head to DreamHack Dallas 2025? ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced that ESL Impact League Season 7 will kick off on Feb. 26 with 28 all-women CS2 teams duking it out for spots at DreamHack Dallas 2025. The matches will feature the best players from North America, South America, and Europe. Read on for the ESL Impact League Season 7 schedule, format, what’s at stake, and more....

June 12, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Kari Zavala

Exclusive: War of the Worlds trailer gives me the chills

Destructoid’s been given an exclusive early post of this newWar of the Worldstrailer, and it’s quite the treat! Showing off some intense moments from the game, the footage does a good job of communicating just how spine-tingling H.G. Wells’ original story was. I saw a lot of promise in what Iplayed of the game at PAX, so I am hoping the full product is just as good. It’s great to see more of these sidescrolling adventure-platformers, especially if they’re going to have Patrick Stewart in them!...

June 12, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Lindsay Williams

Fnatic Humanoid on Misfits: “I think we were really stomping them. I think if this was a best-of-five, we would have won this game for sure.”

League of Legends News Humanoid sat down with us to talk about Fnatic’s progress during the season, whether Renata is worth playing, and the team’s loss against Misfits in week eight. Fnatic looks dangerous headed into the LEC Playoffs, taking second place in the group stage, and narrowly missing out on first. Many teams have pointed to how consistent their lanes are. If it’s not MVP candidate Zdravets “Hylissang” Iliev Galabov and Elias “Upset” Lipp in the bot lane, then it’s Martin “Wunder” Hansen in the top lane....

June 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Kathryn Farley