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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is drawing heavy inspiration from Counter-Strike by introducing an innovative multiplayer mode centered around a match-based economy. Titled “Collateral,” this fresh playlist integrates a financial system into the traditional Search and Destroy framework, transforming the classic tactical experience into high-stakes matches where every elimination and financial investment carries immense...

After receiving a letter from lawyers, the modder’s attitude was no longer so combative. Grand Theft Auto V never made it to the Nintendo Switch console officially, but until recently, players held out hope for a fan-made port. Paralympics Productions was developing ports for Android-based devices as well as the Switch. In September, players noticed...

It has been an extraordinary few weeks here at Polygon. Not only have we had the pleasure of broadcasting fresh episodes of Point It Out! with Matt Patches and Simone de Rochefort, but we have also surprised our dedicated listeners by giving away two premium gaming chairs. Congratulations to everyone who has won so far!...

In the old system, players received rewards much too quickly. Embark Studios is preparing the major Frozen Trail update for Arc Raiders. The game creators decided to phase out the in-game currency known as credits and add a full battle pass. The developers of Arc Raiders explained that while the old Raider Decks provided a...

World of Warcraft: Forever is already a massive triumph, even prior to its official launch. Blizzard developers have been candidly expressing amazement as their current beta servers struggle under unprecedented demand, requiring rapid capacity expansion. Understandably, some team members are getting emotional over the overwhelming enthusiasm surrounding this reimagining of the iconic MMO. While WoW...

Following a quiet stretch after August’s initial gameplay reveal, Rockstar Games has stepped back into the spotlight with a wealth of fresh details regarding Grand Theft Auto 6. This wave of information arrives courtesy of an extensive, 14-page exclusive cover feature in Game Informer. Development team members opened up about the title’s sophisticated dynamic weather...

Cosplayer XenyaMorph has transformed into the warrior Lae’zel from Baldur’s Gate 3 to battle illithids and other enemies, push back Queen Vlaakith, and determine the fate of the githyanki. The role-playing game Baldur’s Gate 3 has captured the hearts of many gamers, introducing players more closely to the fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, where...

In 2023, Larian Studios brought Dungeons & Dragons’ Forgotten Realms to life with Baldur’s Gate 3. The game was a massive success. Much like Critical Role inspired a new wave of interest in tabletop role-playing games, Baldur’s Gate 3 encouraged players to learn more about the lore behind their favorite companions. Wizards of the Coast...

Multiplayer can also be launched if desired. Tech enthusiast Swordpdf recently proposed a new way to use the PlayStation 5. Version 1.00 of the “PS5SX2” project has been released. Users can now run PlayStation 2 games directly on Sony’s modern console without streaming them from a PC. The PS5SX2 emulator supports PCSX2 “.pnach” format patches,...

Control Resonant is brimming with unforgettable highlights. Whether you are gazing upon the warped, cotton-candy-mold-choked avenues of Manhattan for the first time or enduring a jarring boss battle against a levitating cephalic anomaly, there is plenty to admire, even if the moment-to-moment combat doesn’t entirely land for everyone. Yet, my absolute favorite stretch of the...