Blizzard unveils all new UI for StarCraft II

Available for everyone The final part of theStarCraft IItrilogy,Legacy of the Void, is set to drop next month on PC. But before then, all fans, regardless of whether or not they’ve purchased the new expansion, will be seeing a UI overhaul. The revamp is being touted as a more social experience, with support for multiple windows, better chat, a cleaner UI in general, keyboard shortcuts, and a better arcade. One great feature I’ve seen pitched from the community is the option to select the title music, going all the way back to the originalStarCraft....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Cynthia Shelton

Bohemia Interactive claims 100 pirates for every 3 buyers

Yikes. 100 pirates for every 3 legitimate buyers? That has to be the worst piracy figure I’ve ever seen. This is exactly what Bohemia Interactive, the people behind theArmAseries of PC games, is dealing with. CEO Mark Spanel says that this is just their multiplayer figure, and that single-player piracy rate is probably worse. How could it get much worse? “Our statistics from multiplayer show that for every three legitimate buyers playing their game in multiplayer, there are 100 attempts to play with a pirated version,” Spanel toldPC Gamerin an interview on DRM....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Jenny Swanson

Cast your Shadow of War onto foes online!

Two rings to rule them all! I know for awhile there, I was worried thatMiddle-earth: Shadow of Warwas going to be a solo excursion. I mean, at every possibly opportunity, I want multiplayer modes. I especially love them in typically single-player games, because the only way to know how good I am at anything is to beat the piss out of other players. All joking aside,Shadow of Waris going to be getting a multiplayer mode when it launches this fall....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 320 words · Jesse Jones

Claptrap appeals to would-be Borderlands 2 PC players

Following the news that all PC copies ofBorderlands2will use Steamworks, Gearbox Software is looking to build up even more support from fans with a full web page dedicated to theimprovements being madethis time around. While the PC version ofBorderlandswasn’t ideal, this heightened focus on making the most out of the platform for the sequel sounds promising. Highlights include oft-requested features such as a field-of-view slider, remappable keybindings, a PC-specific user interface, and LAN support....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Mario Washington

EA FC 24: How to complete Eusebio FUTTIES Icon SBC

The Eusebio FUTTIES Icon SBC is a massive content drop inEA FC 24Ultimate Team, and you can unlock a 99-rated version of the Portuguese legend for your squad. Of course, it won’t be easy to get this FUTTIES Icon card as there are multiple tasks to complete. EA FC 24 Eusebio FUTTIES Icon SBC tasks Here are the tasks of the Eusebio FUTTIES Icon SBC inEA FC 24. Task 3 – On a Loan...

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Antonio Howell

EA selling a $100 DLC car in Need for Speed World

Usually I get angry or dismayed when one of Electronic Arts’ shenanigans come to light, but when it comes to the downloadable content forNeed for Speed World, I can’t help but laugh. The free-to-play PC racer is offering cars for cash, and you need to spend obscene amounts of money for “premium elite” vehicles. The first car to demand a ludicrous price tag isKoenigsegg CCX “Elite” Edition, which hopes to cost users $100....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Eddie Martinez

EA shoots (first) for 13M Star Wars Battlefront sales

That is a ridiculous number Electronic Arts isn’t trying to beGreedogreedy, just ambitious when it says that it expectsStar Wars Battlefrontto move 13 million copies. Maybe realistic, too. TheStar Warsmaelstrom of fandom is at a fever pitch between this game and the upcoming film. #Synergy on-point, everyone. As reported byIGN, EA upped itsBattlefrontestimates from 10 million to 13 million in an investors’ call yesterday. “We feel very good about 13 million units,” COO Peter Moore said....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Jesus Hunt

EA’s Dungeon Keeper ads are indeed misleading, ASA rules

We could have told you that A complaint against Electronic Arts has been upheld by the UK’s Advertising Standard Authority concerning marketing for its latest mobile free-to-play version ofDungeon Keeper. The complaint was made in regards to an email campaign that emphasized that the game was free to download. The email was deemed misleading, as it failed to state that without in-app purchases the gameplay is very limited thanks to its use of a timer that forces players to wait to complete tasks....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Charlotte Collins

Fallout 4 finally gets Survival Mode on PC, along with a bunch of other fixes

Consoles are up next week It has been a long time comin’, but Bethesda just added Survival Mode toFallout 4on PC. The new mode takes away almost all of the easy-to-lean-on convenience ofFallout 4. For instance, there’s no fast travel, you may only save while you sleep, and everything’s generally more lethal. As if the Commonwealth Wasteland wasn’t dangerous enough. Survival Mode is just a part of the game’s version 1....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Michael Pacheco

Fallout 76 launches its ‘Worlds’ feature, partially tied to a subscription

It’s part of Fallout 1st Fallout Worlds isout nowinFallout 76, and part of it is free, part of it is tied to the Fallout 1st premium subscription service. As a refresher, Fallout Worlds allows people to basically make custom modes and share them with the world, with curated ones available on a rotating platter for free. Set for a last-minute delay, Bethesda revealed that they actually sorted out an internal bug and managed to clean it up in time to get Fallout Worlds out the door on time for this week....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 230 words · Jacqueline Knight

FFXIV Dawntrail: Yak T’el Bicolor Gemstones, all rewards and ranks

Once you’re well into theDawntrailShared FATEgrind inFinal Fantasy XIV, you’ll find yourself in the split level surrounds of Yak T’el. Doing FATEs here can be a challenge, but you’ll need to get them done if you want the rewards on offer. Once you’ve completed the necessary 66 FATEs in Yak T’el, you’ll be able to purchase the Ilyikty’i minion from the local Gemstone Trader, so this is definitely an area you want to get out of the way if you’re a fan of cute minions....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Timothy Williamson

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) Sekhret location and Hunt guide

Too close to Martha’s Rest TheFinal Fantasy XVISekhret boss is dangerously close to Martha’s Rest. You’ll need to eliminate it to save the residents of this quaint village area. You’ll also gain a Minotaur Mane for your trouble. Here’s where to find theFinal Fantasy XVISekhret boss and how to beat it. Keep in mind that you’ll need to finish theFire & Icequest and begin theAfter The Stormmain mission to unlock this Notorious Mark....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Stephanie Aguirre

Get flirty with Hatoful Boyfriend’s sequel this fall

Sexy birds return in Holiday Star Everybirdy’s favorite avian dating simHatoful Boyfriendis back with a sequel,Holiday Star. Originally released in 2011, the visual novel is now being remastered by Mediatonic and Devolver Digital for PlayStation 4, PC, and PlayStation Vita. you may expect “spruced up visuals and all the bells and whistles (and chirps) a bird lover could ever want.” The story involves travelling “to fantastically styled worlds, meet interesting new chickadees, and find romance in elegantly designed winter wonderlands and a new mysterious watercolor world....

June 27, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Mark Duran