Summary Several years after the initial filing,Epic Gameshas won its antitrust lawsuit against Google for anticompetitive practices related to the Google Play app store and its billing services. SinceEpic Games lost its lawsuit against Apple, this latest ruling in Epic’s favor against Google has come as a major victory for the gaming giant. First formed in 1991,Epic Gamesis the video game and software developer and publisher that created Unreal Engine andFortnite....

Forza Horizon 5’s launch in November this past year was heralded as the biggest Xbox launch in the company’s history. Since then, excitement surrounding the open-world racing game has faded somewhat asForza Horizon 5’s live service elements were found lacking, but fans knew it was just a matter of time before Playground Games had more to share. Those expectations may soon be met, it seems, as a recent leak hints thatForza Horizon 5’s first DLC expansion could be arriving soon....

Summary SomeGrand Theft Auto Onlineplayers are currently unable to pull off casino heists, as that feature has been disabled by the development team due to an unspecified “vulnerability” that is being addressed in order to protect players. The issue only appears to be affecting the PC version ofGrand Theft Auto Online, so console versions of the game should remain unaffected. Grand Theft Auto Onlineadded a heist at the Diamond Casinoto its variety of activities in December 2019....

Summary Even though it might not be the same one that sits high atop thousands of players' wishlists, there’s a new Soulslike Metroidvania sequel that is absolutely deserving of fans' attention. Releasing just a few weeks ago,Blasphemous 2is the follow-up to 2019’s excellent Andalusian-themed MetroidvaniaBlasphemous. Part Metroidvania and part punishing Soulslike, the originalBlasphemousalready counts itself as one of the best entries into the crowded indie Metroidvania space, but its sequel expands on everything that made the first game great and then some....

Season of Dawn brings with it a new set of ritual weapons toDestiny 2, with the ritual weapon for the Crucible being a linear fusion rifle known as the Komodo-4FR. The steps to get the Komodo-4FR are not quite as difficult of a grind as some of the PvP-focused ritual and pinnacle weapons of the past, but will naturally require players to spend some time in the Crucible. There are some tips to help ease the grind for this linear fusion rifle, and this quest could become considerably easier later on if players are willing to wait....

NetherRealm releases the first gameplay trailer forInjustice 2, showing off several Super moves and a variety of new characters including Supergirl, Atrocitus and Gorilla Grodd. NetherRealm revealed the gameplay forInjustice 2on Saturday via the developer’sTwitchchannel and there’s a fresh new trailer that shows plenty of the game’s roster in action. The reveal was expected, withEd Boon teasingthe gameplay trailer earlier this week. NetherRealm also released anannouncement trailerforInjustice 2three days ago, but that video is all pre-rendered CG....

The cultural turnaround on video game movies can most accurately be attributed to the recent rush of great titles over the past three or four years. Some pretend that the entire genre was a write-off before the modern era, but there have always been hidden gems in the medium. ThePrince of Persiafranchise is an important landmark in modern gaming. Breathed into life by Jordan Mechner, the 1989 original is widely believed to have invented the cinematic platformer....

Jennifer Hale is one of gaming’s biggest and longest-running voice actors. While Hale has been voice acting since the mid-90s, with one of her very first roles being in the 1994 adventure RPGQuest for Glory: Shadows of Darknessplaying the role of Katrina. Related:10 Nintendo Switch Offline RPGs To Play Right Now Since then, Hale has gone on to portray hundreds of different characters in hundreds of different games. Due to the nature of the business, some of her roles are more impactful and iconic than others and some are pretty forgettable for multiple reasons....

Following a 2020 drought due to the pandemic, Marvel Studios has been roaring back in 2021 with plenty of exciting new content like Disney Plus' upcomingHawkeyeseries. But before cameras began rolling on the highly anticipated series, MCU veteran Jeremy Renner gave his new co-star, Hailee Steinfeld, some very honest advice when she first arrived on set. Steinfeld will play the role ofKate Bishop inHawkeye, the protege to Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton/Hawkeye....

Summary Even in such a series that’s filled to the brim with amazing and memorable characters, only a few fromJujutsu Kaisenhave become instant hits sincetheir first appearances like Yuki Tsukumo. Her first showing was in Todo’s flashback and even though practically nothing was known about her, Yuki’s personality won the hearts of fans due to her charisma and her hilarious approval of Todo beating up other school kids. Since then, her involvement inJujutsu Kaisenhas become more frequent, showing her to be an even better character when fleshed out....

Few aspects of video game culture can claim to be as iconic as the Konami Code, a cheat code featured in numerous Konami games that added extra lives for brutally difficult titles.The Konami Codehas invaded aspects of pop culture immensely since its debut, with references to it popping up all over the place. And now, Konami is celebrating its birthday in a special way. Konami is sharing low-fi remixes of the soundtrack fromGradius,the first game to feature the Konami Code....

Supermanfans have been waiting a long time for a breakout video game that would star the man of steel, a game that would join the ranks of the hugely successfulSpider-ManandBatman Arkhamgames. WithMarvel’s Avengersstill slated to be released later this year, it seems thatSupermanfans will have to watch, yet again, as another blockbuster comic book franchise makes its way into the gaming industry, without any major hint that he’s next on the list to get a big game....

Summary The new 2v2v2v2 Arena mode is takingLeague of Legendsby storm and with its own ranked system players are understandably curious as to how they can win more 2v2 fights and eventually come out on top in Arena. Related:League Of Legends: Everything You Need To Know About The New Arena Game Mode As with anythingLeague of Legendsrelated, there is a lot of nuance and depth to Arena and of course, players who are already skilled atLeaguewill naturally perform better....