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Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed
Activision Blizzard leaders didnt appreciate jokes that poked fun at greedy corporate execs via a conniving, scampering, and loot-obsessed character in World of Warcraft, so much so they fired the gam..
5:20 am, June 5, 2023
Diablo 4 fans are crying out for Blizzard to add a Gem Pouch
From GameWatcher: "As you traverse the expanses of the Sanctuary in Diablo 4, engage in combat with adversaries, and accumulate a treasure trove of loot for your inventory, you may notice that Gems pr..
11:20 am, June 3, 2023
Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for June 2-6
Xur has some excellent loot today!
11:10 pm, June 2, 2023
Nintendo Hit with Class Action Over Spotlight Pipe Loot Boxes in Mario Kart Tour
Nintendos former use of Spotlight Pipes in Mario Kart Tour is the subject of a proposed class action that alleges the company has deceptively induced playersespecially minorsinto paying real money to ..
5:20 am, May 25, 2023
Nintendo Faces Lawsuit Over Mario Kart Tour Lootboxes
Nintendo is facing a lawsuit in relation to the Spotlight Pipes lootboxes that were available in mobile game Mario Kart Tour until September 2022.
5:10 pm, May 23, 2023
Redfall Review: A Game Without Identity | Malditos Nerds
Graphically, the game doesn't feel current-gen and could use more attention to detail with more visual engagement. Added to this, it has a lot of technical problems such as frame drops and that the te..
11:20 am, May 15, 2023
'Redfall' Review: A Half-Baked Looter Shooter - Slant
Playing Redfall is almost impossible without constantly thinking about what led to its initial release. What combination of behind-the-scenes strife resulted in what is a game that is, if not exactly ..
11:20 am, May 15, 2023
Review | Redfall - XboxEra
XboxEra writes: Redfall is finally here, and I loved it. Trapped on an island off the coast of Massachusetts, you and up to three of your friends will shoot, loot, and scoot your way across gorgeous ..
11:20 pm, May 14, 2023
Redfall Review: A Horrifying Half-Baked Xbox Exclusive Looter-Shooter - RPG Informer
Discover in this Redfall Review everything that this game has to offer you and everything you need to know about it so that you can enjoy it.
11:20 pm, May 12, 2023
Redfall Review - Save the Garlic | IGN Portugal
In Redfall, garlic isn't the vampires biggest enemy, a half meter wall is. Redfall is astonishingly bad. After the successes of the past, Arkane completely fails the mission and looks like a real fis..
5:20 pm, May 11, 2023
Review: Redfall Fails to Deliver - Siliconera
Redfall is a culmination of things. Its a multiplayer shooter, an homage to folk horror and various vampire myths, and a looter shooter all in one package. However, it does none of these things partic..
11:14 pm, May 6, 2023
The Game Pass Effect
Mike and Alex return to the concept of the Game Pass Effect. Games, the argument goes, designed for consumption on a subscription service alongside dozens of others a month will need to be conformed t..
5:20 pm, May 6, 2023
Redfall Would've Been Better As A Single-Player Game
The nice touches get drowned out in a mess of a multiplayer looter shooter.
11:20 am, May 5, 2023
Redfall Review - Left Me Drained In A Ditch - TheGamer
Eric Switzer writes - "To call Redfall a shallow experience would be an understatement. Im happy to loot and shoot and make my own fun, but there still needs to be something there to pull me through i..
11:20 pm, May 4, 2023
The Destiny 2 Community Is Divided After Bungie Accuses Streamer of Leaks
A month ago, leaked images began appearing online that seemed to show upcoming changes and content for Bungie’s looter shooter: Destiny 2. But while the Destiny 2 community is no stranger to lea..
5:10 pm, April 27, 2023
Redfall Has All The Cards Stacked Against It Ahead Of Launch
Redfall has been killed by a thousand cuts. Arkane Studios upcoming open world co-op loot shooter is stepping on every single rake it can when it comes to dampening hype and creating a climate where t..
11:20 am, April 27, 2023
Disney Speedstorm review: Brilliant, action-soaked kart racing wavering over loot hell | Traxion
The Early Access version of Disney Speedstorm surprised, with fantastic racing, approachable handling and license-respecting fandom. But, you must work out which version you need and realise that most..
5:20 pm, April 25, 2023
Destiny 2 is cracking down on Cronus and XIM cheating
Bungie, developer and publisher of the popular live service looter shooter Destiny 2, has announced its intention to crack down on players using third-party devices like XIM and Cronus accessories to ..
5:20 pm, April 16, 2023
The best spots to loot flare guns in Fortnite Chapter 3
The Fortnite Chapter 3 v19.01 hotfix sees flare guns returning to the popular battle royale. Here are the best locations to search for the unvaulted item.
9:14 pm, January 12, 2022
Skeletal Avenger Review - TheXboxHub
Dave writes: "Skeletal Avenger is by no means a bad dungeon crawler. Its just a painfully generic one. It does however teach a valuable gaming lesson: no matter how strong your loot, perk or upgrade s..
12:43 pm, January 5, 2022
Grim Dawn Gets Big Performance Boost on Xbox
"Crate Entertainment released Grim Dawn: Definitive Edition, a collection of the co-op Diablo-style action RPG and its expansions, on Xbox earlier this month. That's a whole lot of loot-hunting g..
12:20 am, December 25, 2021
NFTs Are Not Gaming's Future; They Are Its Past
KeenGamer: "Despite what you may have heard, NFTs are not the future of gaming. In fact, they closely resemble a pattern of money-making schemes the games industry has been pulling for years! Loot box..
12:20 pm, November 21, 2021
Borderlands® 3s Vault Card 3: Bunker Masters Now Available
Isnt it time you proudly displayed your love of Bunkers & Badasses across the Borderlands and beyond? You can now evoke everyones favorite chaotic fantasy RPG in Borderlands® 3 thanks to the n..
12:20 am, November 20, 2021
Lost Ark Beta Preview - The MMO Diablo Would Like to Be? [Wccftech]
Lost Ark feels like the MMO Diablo may eventually become, if not the one that it wants to be. That's to say it's an ARPG at its core, with the isometric view, skill choices and progression, the variet..
12:14 pm, November 15, 2021
'Fallout 76' Halloween Update: The Best Spooky Scorched Locations
New legendary enemies, known as Spooky Scorched, have been added to "Fallout 76" for Halloween and are carrying valuable loot. Here are the best places to find them.
5:20 am, October 21, 2021
Witcher Syndrome: What It Is and How to Fix It
KeenGamer: "Witcher Syndrome has been prominent in many games, and this is what the industry can do to fix it. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's loot system has been incorporated into a few other RPGs, much ..
5:20 pm, October 17, 2021
EA Exec Can't See FIFA Dropping Loot Boxes, Even Amid Potential Law Changes
An EA executive has said that can't see FIFA's approach to monetisation in its lucrative Ultimate Team mode changing, even amid law changes that could see loot boxes classed as gambling.
5:10 pm, October 8, 2021
Diablo II: Resurrected - How to Increase Inventory Space
When it comes to loot-driven RPGs, the real battle is sometimes against those restrictive inventory slots rather than the bloodthirsty enemies lying in wait.
5:20 pm, October 3, 2021
FIFA 22's Preview Packs Are A Farcical Half Measure To Curb Loot Box Controversy
FIFA 22's Preview Packs are a pitiful attempt at getting around gambling regulation and just keep you even more invested in loot boxes, if anything.
5:20 am, September 30, 2021
FIFA 22 review: morally bankrupt monetisation lets the side down once again | Eurogamer
Solid gameplay improvements overshadowed by the fact EA Sports still hasn't tackled FUT's loot box problem.
9:50 am, September 27, 2021
Halo Infinite's Big Team Battle Has a Cool Area That's Also a Sly Destiny Reference
343 Industries has an area on one of its Big Team Battle matches that is both a cool gameplay idea and seemingly a quiet nod to Destiny.
5:10 pm, September 23, 2021
Redfall leak sure makes it look like a looter-shooter
Maybe it's less Left 4 Dead with vampires, more Borderlands with fangs?
11:20 am, September 13, 2021
Redfall Playtest Images Leak And Give a Hint As to What The Game Might Be
Images from Redfall, the upcoming Xbox Series X/S console exclusive from Dishonored and Deathloop developer Arkane Studios, have seemingly leaked from a playtest.
5:10 am, September 13, 2021
Genshin Impact Amakumo Depths Ruins Guide
Dive deep into the caves beneath Amakumo Depths and loot the treasure hiding inside the ruins below in this Genshin Impact guide.
11:20 am, September 4, 2021
Free Fire MAX Global Release Expected In September 2021
The enhanced version of Free Fire, the Free Fire MAX is expected to release globally on September 28, 2021. Pre-register now to get exclusive pre-registration reward, Cyber MAX Loot Box.
11:20 am, August 31, 2021
How to unlock Plague of Rats Assassins Creed Valhalla The Siege of Paris
Plague of Rats is a ranged ability that can be looted from the Siege of Paris DLC for Assassins Creed Valhalla. The ability will fire an arrow laced with rat bait to attract a swarm of rats that will ..
11:20 am, August 13, 2021
Rogue Wizards Review | TheXboxHub
Dave writes: "We had a lot of time for Rogue Wizards. Its unashamedly retro, its not the prettiest of RPGs out there, and it has near-gamebreaking faults in its controls and loot. But its decided that..
5:20 pm, August 10, 2021
Godfall comes to PS4 August 10, alongside new Fire & Darkness expansion
Prepare for cross-generational co-op and new content for the looter-slasher.
11:20 pm, August 6, 2021
Space Punks is a Borderlands-Style Early Access Game, Founders Packs Now Available
Borderlands is a fantastic "loot shooter" series, but it's also a first-person shooter. What are gamers who can't enjoy FPS games to do? Enter Flying Wild Hog, whose new early access co-op game Space ..
11:20 pm, July 14, 2021
Gravity Oddity teleports to Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC in summer 2022
Neil writes: "We're a year away from being able to get hands-on with the sci-fi roguelike that is Gravity Oddity, but if you're looking for a gravity-bending, teleporting looter-shooter, it's one to c..
11:20 pm, July 9, 2021
Battlefield 3 Battle Royale Mod Map, Ping, Loot System and More Revealed
The fan-made Battlefield 3 battle royale mod map, loot and ping system, and loads more details have surfaced and with short clips.
5:20 pm, June 28, 2021
Outriders Legendary Drops Are Changing for the Better
Outriders is lessening the grind in upcoming updates, including doubling loot drops
5:20 pm, June 19, 2021
Outriders Review (GF365)
GF365: "Outriders isnt the best game or even the most fun game Ive ever played, but it is a damn good time. In a world where looter-shooters are often incredibly grindy, Outriders never quite made it ..
11:20 am, June 9, 2021
Returnal (PS5) Review | VGChartz
VGChartz's Paul Broussard: "Returnal is something of an anomaly amongst other AAA games, as big budget roguelites arent exactly common. Truthfully, I cant imagine why; it seems like a game based aroun..
11:20 am, May 31, 2021
Is Gaming Really Worse Than It Used To Be?
From Xfire: "Stop if you've heard this one before - with all the unplayable buggy launches, rampant monetization, season passes, chunks of games being locked behind DLC paywalls, day one updates, alwa..
5:20 pm, May 26, 2021
Melee Combat in Biomutant Is Too Punishing, So I Played It Like a Looter-Shooter
Half-Glass Gaming writes: "In Biomutant, melee combat feels overwhelmingly punishing. Thankfully, I found a workaround pumping everything I had into Luck and then using ranged weapons almost exclusiv..
5:20 pm, May 26, 2021
Dungeons of Edera Preview - Meet Looty McLootson | COGconnected
COG writes: Dungeons of Edera is a rogue-lite, hack-and-slash action RPG still in early access. Featuring lots of loot, procedurally generated levels and abundant action, Dungeons of Edera feels both ..
5:20 pm, May 17, 2021
Destiny 2 Vault Of Glass Loot Table: Weapons & Armor
Destiny 2's Vault of Glass raid is finally coming back, bringing along its many fan-favorite weapons and armor. This loot table covers them all.
11:20 pm, May 16, 2021
Resident Evil Village: Treasure Locations Guide
Locate every last valuable treasure in Resident Evil Village with our loot guide.
5:10 am, May 15, 2021
Review: Outriders - Heralds of Dumb - Gameluster
The loot shooter subgenre has not exactly fared well the last few years.
11:20 pm, May 7, 2021
Dungeon and Gravestone Review - Please Sir, May I Have Another | COGconnected
COG writes: Dungeon and Graveyard is a console and PC remake of a mobile dungeon crawler/roguelike from 2016, featuring procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, loot and just a little bit..
11:20 pm, May 2, 2021
Riders Republic ESRB Rating Mentions In-Game Purchases For Loot Boxes
Riders Republic is an upcoming game from Ubisoft that was announced a while ago. It has been rated by ESRB suggesting a release date is due soon.
11:20 am, May 2, 2021
Destiny to Outriders: Is a Perfect Looter Shooter Impossible?
Though most looter shooters are technically fine games, a variety of factors are holding them back from greatness. Rising standards, presumed business demands, and inconsistent quality all play a part..
11:20 pm, April 29, 2021
'All Roads Lead to FUT:' Leaked FIFA Docs Stir Controversy, EA Responds
EA says that it does not 'push' players to spend in its games amid a new loot box controversy spurred by leaked documents that reveal that the publisher considers FIFA Ultimate a "cornerstone," and th..
5:10 am, April 27, 2021
Outriders Review Loot of War | Twisted Voxel
Despite not being revolutionary or without issues, Outriders delivers one of the most complete looter shooters experiences out there today.
5:20 pm, April 25, 2021
Haydn Dalton talks Drifters Loot The Galaxy - ClusterFukt Media
Thorne Stone - "Once the shackles of the ground are shed, and players take part in a 360 dogfight with friends and enemies, it is like no other game out there." Haydn Dalton, Creative Director, Drifte..
11:20 pm, April 16, 2021
Outriders Video Review - Packed with Potential | COGconnected
COG writes: With many games vying to reach the summit of the looter shooter genre, can Outriders blast away the competition or will it get buried in the debris?
5:20 am, April 9, 2021
First Impressions: Outriders - a beautiful and deep sci-fi looter-shooter
KnowTechie writes: "Here's our first look at Outriders, a new sci-fi looter-shooter where you must learn to navigate a new planet stricken by a dangerous anomaly."
11:20 am, April 6, 2021
Links Between Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling 'Verified' in New Report
A new report has found a "robustly verified" link between loot boxes and problematic gambling.
5:10 am, April 4, 2021
Review: Outriders - One of the best looter shooters out there - Gaming Boulevard
Gaming Boulevard wrote a review of Outriders, explaining why it's one of the best looter shooters out there.
11:20 pm, April 3, 2021
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis Will Be Free-To-Play, Supported by Loot Boxes
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will be free-to-play, but supported by microtransaction loot boxes.
6:10 pm, March 19, 2021
Aliens: Fireteam is building up to be the Aliens game weve been waiting for
Aliens: Fireteam is looking like the Aliens game weve been waiting for if its priced right, no loot boxes, and worthy microtransaction items if ever there is any. Im excited to see great things in the..
6:20 am, March 10, 2021
Outriders Shows Promise
Zahi AR. from Link Cable Gaming writes "Welcome back Link Cable Gaming fans, to todays preview of Square Enixs Outriders. Just released as a demo on console and PC, Outriders is a third perspective l..
12:20 pm, March 2, 2021
Outriders is Still The Epic Sci-Fi RPG We've Been Waiting For | COGconnected
COG writes: Outriders is shaping up to be a strong co-op looter-shooter with incredible combat and a rich new world while delivering a deep and compelling single-player RPG experience.
6:20 am, February 28, 2021
Curse of the Dead Gods Review
Curse of the Dead Gods is an excellent roguelite that bolsters its fantastic combat with an added level of strategy thanks to the unique curse/corruption mechanic that tempts you to make dangerous dea..
12:10 am, February 24, 2021
Epic Gives Away 1,000 V-Bucks As Part of Fortnite Loot Box Settlement
Fortnite to offer 1,000 V-Bucks for free as part of a pending settlement over loot boxes.
12:10 am, February 23, 2021
Nioh 2: Some key mechanics for new & returning players
Nioh 2 has experienced a renewed surge of interest since the PS5 remaster came around. But after putting it down almost a year ago, getting back into this beastly grindcore soulslike can be daunting. ..
6:20 pm, February 7, 2021
The competitive survival looter shooter Badlanders is now available in open beta for PC
"NetEase Games are today very happy and excited to announce that their competitive survival looter shooter Badlanders is now available in open beta for PC." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
12:20 am, February 7, 2021
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! Has Over 100 Skins, but No Loot Boxes
Crash Bandicoot: On the Run will feature over a hundred skins for Crash and Coco, but developer King says there will be no loot boxes.
6:10 pm, February 3, 2021
Everspace 2 Preview (Steam Early Access) |GLG
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with deep exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting.
6:20 pm, February 2, 2021
Gnome More War Switch Review - More Gnomes - Nintendo Link
Don't let those gnasty gnomes get away with your loot! Check out Chris Z's review of this bizarre yet interesting indie title.
6:20 pm, January 31, 2021
Capcom Condemns Gacha and Loot Boxes in New Report
Capcom has recently released their 2020 annual report, where they condemned "gacha-like loot boxes" because they want users to safely enjoy their products.
12:20 am, January 28, 2021
Loot Hero DX Review | TheXboxHub
Alex writes: "Perhaps that reliance on simplicity is a bit too much with Loot Hero DX on Xbox. With more to offer or a few more stages, perhaps those shortcomings wouldnt be too much of an issue. Sadl..
12:20 am, January 27, 2021
Everspace 2 Early Access Preview The loot n shoot space game you need in your life (TheSixthAxis)
TSA writes: Very few games have made as much of a leap in scope and scale with their sequels as Everspace 2 over the original. Back in 2017, the first Everspace was a gorgeous 3D space shooter, b..
6:20 pm, January 20, 2021
EVERSPACE 2 Rockets Into Steam Early Access
25 hours of EVERSPACE 2 is available now! ROCKFISH Games is excited to announce that their much anticipated space looter shooter, EVERSPACE 2 is now available in Steam Early Access and GOG Games in D..
6:20 pm, January 18, 2021
Anima: Gate of Memories: Arcane Edition is All the Indie RPG Action You Could Ask For
Explore two of the great action-RPGs set in the world of Anima: Beyond Fantasy... in one excellent package, plus collectors' edition bonus loot.
6:20 pm, January 2, 2021
Start a New Game with the January Loot Gaming Crate
Its game over for 2020 and Loot Crate is pressing start with their New Game+ January Loot Gaming crate. Press reset and start over with epic gear and collectibles from hit franchises like Dark Souls, ..
12:20 am, December 30, 2020
Review: Destiny 2: Beyond Light | Link Cable Gaming
Zahi AR. from Link Cable Gaming writes: The lack of content, sunsetting of loot with fewer current alternatives, and increasingly repetitive questing and grinding needs to be addressed.
12:20 pm, December 27, 2020
Over 1 in 10 young people get into debt due to loot boxes
The Royal Society for Public Health have come out with some pretty scary statistics regarding young gamers and their loot box gambling habits in partnership with Gambling Health Alliance, just in time..
6:20 pm, December 23, 2020
Borderlands 3 Reveals Co-op Loot Drop
Looks like it is time to loot. Starting today, get more gear by playing with friends during the free Co-op Loot Drop mini-event!
12:20 am, December 18, 2020
Review - Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition (Xbox Series X) | WayTooManyGames
WTMG's Todd Eggleston: "With all the visual enhancements to the game, and all the content bundled into it, Warhammer: Chaosbane Slayer Edition falls prey to one major failing: playing it makes me wish..
12:20 pm, December 15, 2020
The Cyberpunk 2077 Launch Is An Unmitigated Disaster
Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to be an RPG first and foremost, but what we have in front of us now is almost a looter shooter with roleplaying influences and I cant help but feel disappointed.
6:20 pm, December 14, 2020
Bug is Giving World of Warcraft Players Extra Loot in Castle Nathria Raid
A bug is giving players more World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Castle Nathria loot than Blizzard originally intended, but you'll have a few days to score some bonus goodies before it's fixed.
12:20 am, December 13, 2020
Best Spots To Land In Fortnite Season 5 of Chapter 2
Xfire writes "Fortnite's Season 5 of Chapter 2 has an ample amount of content to keep you busy and entertained. In addition to the exciting franchise crossovers, we also have new updates to the map wh..
12:20 am, December 10, 2020
Destiny 2 Beyond Light Review - Parallax Media
Another year, another round of Destiny 2 expansions. This year is a bit different as the next generation of gaming begins; Bungie is making some bigger changes to the game and we are starting what is ..
6:20 am, December 8, 2020
Destiny 2 Prophecy Loot Table: Dungeon Weapons & Armor
Destiny 2's Prophecy Dungeon is finally coming back, bringing along its many good weapons and great-looking armor sets. This loot table covers them all.
12:20 pm, December 7, 2020
Avengers Didn't Grind Enough Loot
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. This week…
12:10 am, December 5, 2020
Godfall Video Review - Shallow, Shiny Looter Shooter | COGconnected
COG writes: Godfall is a unique co-op looter slasher - the first of its kind - with absolutely stunning visuals, but does it offer enough to keep players coming back?
6:20 pm, December 1, 2020
Godfall Review | Gamerant
Godfall's hack-and-slash combat is fun enough, but the dull story and pointless loot keep it from reaching its full potential.
12:20 am, November 26, 2020
Destiny 2 Deep Stone Crypt Loot Table: Raid Weapons And Armor
Destiny 2s latest Raid is finally out and thousands of fireteams have started farming its many excellent weapons and great-looking armor. This post covers all the loot locked behind every encounter of..
12:20 am, November 26, 2020
Destiny 2 Legendary Weapons: Every Viable Weapon In Beyond Light
To partially solve the loot problem currently plaguing the game, Bungie added and removed several weapons to the game. This includes every single viable legendary weapon (e.g. not sunsetted) in Destin..
12:20 am, November 25, 2020
UK Call for Evidence on Lootboxes, Deadline Today
On the 26th of September this year, the UK Government issued a call for evidence on lootboxes. Specifically, they asked for evidence on the impact of lootboxes in video games to examine concerns they ..
6:20 pm, November 22, 2020
Godfall - Review | Gamereactor
Don an armour of light and face formidable foes, in Counterplay Games looter-slasher.
12:20 pm, November 17, 2020
Godfall - review - STACK
STACK writes: "Oh shiny knight, oh shiny, shiny, slash that sword thats in no way tiny Right, now that you know we suck at poetry, well talk more about PS5 launch looter-slasher 'Godfall'."
12:20 pm, November 15, 2020
Godfall review: "great combat but its focus on grind might not sit well with everyone" | GR
An enjoyable hack and slash looter that plays well despite a sparse, repeating structure.
12:20 pm, November 11, 2020
Godfall review: Beauty is only skin-deep | Shack News
Godfall promises a beautiful world for players to explore and tons of loot to equip, unfortunately gods aren't the only thing falling here.
12:20 pm, November 11, 2020
Godfall review | God is a Geek
Godfall is a massive surprise. It borrows combat from God of War and has enough loot to make Diablo blush. It may look garish but it's well designed and has that "one more go" factor.
12:20 pm, November 11, 2020
The Most Exciting Games of November 2020 - Gaming Under the Influence
Next gen is just a few days away. Mike & Alex are here to forecast the most exciting releases of November 2020, including PS5 games launching in the coming week. Thoughts on Demon's Souls Remake's..
12:20 pm, November 8, 2020
Netherlands Heavily Penalises EA Over Loot Boxes, EA Appeals
The District Court of The Hague has ruled that EA violated the Netherlands' Gambling Act through its use of "Packs" in FIFA. This ruling effectively means the Netherlands has classified loot boxes as ..
6:20 pm, October 29, 2020
EA Appealing Potential €5 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Selling FIFA Loot Boxes
EA has announced its intent to appeal a potential €5 million fine over its inclusion of loot boxes in its latest FIFA games.
6:10 pm, October 29, 2020
Noita Review - An Exceptionally Crafted Rougelite Experience - The Koalition
Brandon Havel of The Koalition writes: Noita is a 2D platformer roguelite developed by Nolla Games where every pixel is simulated. This is not a relaxing dungeon crawler that will hold your hand to ep..
6:20 pm, October 27, 2020
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Gear & XP farming guide
Like most online games nowadays, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is loot driven. Although theres plenty of fun to be had in slicing and dicing Oni, youll soon focus on farming gear, piecing together the ul..
12:20 pm, October 25, 2020
EA Faces Class Action in Canada over Loot Boxes
Loot Boxes and EA go together like.... Bangers and Mash, Pie and a Pint...Shady business practices and any money-grabbing corporation. But it seems that we may soon be calling time on the Loot Box mec..
11:20 pm, October 22, 2020
Valve and EA Found Flouting South Korea Loot Box Rules
The Game Self-Governance Organization of Korea (GSOK) has released a new report which reveals that 15 of the top 100 games in the country do not disclose loot box odds, with three of the games be..
11:20 pm, October 22, 2020
Godfall Devs on Loot, Progression, and Making 'The Tinkerer's Dream'
However you choose to play, Counterplay is hoping to make a loot system that respects your time, lets you experiment with new builds easily, and always look cool while playing.
5:10 pm, October 22, 2020
Genshin Impact Review | GameGrin
Adam Kerr of GameGrin reviews Genshin Impact, writing: "Genshin Impact was a first for me. An adventure into the personally unknown world of Gacha games. For the uneducated, like myself, Gacha games a..
11:20 am, October 21, 2020
Looting and shooting in space - Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Review [Video Chums]
"Rebel Galaxy Outlaw will make you feel like a bonafide space cowboy with its fantastic mesh of gameplay elements and memorable cast of characters. Just make sure you're willing to put a lot of effort..
11:20 pm, October 12, 2020
Godfall's Endgame 'Will Continue To Challenge & Reward Players'
Dick Heyne, Technical Producer at Counterplay Games, discusses gameplay, loot progression and Godfall's endgame.
11:20 am, October 9, 2020
Witchfire's Newest Update Addresses The Problems Faced Due to COVID-19
Information drip on The Astronaut's fantasy horror shooter has been a slow burn. First introduced to us through a spooky trailer 2 years ago, people were almost instantly invested in Witchfire due to ..
5:20 am, October 9, 2020
FIFA 21 review: high-scoring fun marred by pay-to-win loot boxes - again | Eurogamer
Fun football with plenty of goals, but the grubby business of selling loot boxes lets the side down.
11:20 am, October 6, 2020
Review - Marvel's Avengers (Xbox One) | WayTooManyGames
WTMG's Todd Eggleston: "Marvels Avengers does so much right when just being a game, but ultimately fails when trying to be the game Crystal Dynamics wants, which is an obvious Destiny clone. The core ..
11:20 am, October 4, 2020
Grab Borderlands 3 for Just $7.99, Then Get a Free PS5 Upgrade
If you've been planning on checking out Borderlands 3 any time soon, you're not going to be able to do it at a better price than this. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 4 looter shooter fo..
5:20 am, October 3, 2020
October Prime Gaming Lineup Features Spooky Silver Surfing
October's lineup of games and loot for Prime Gaming subscribers has been revealed. With Halloween around the corner, you'll be pleased to learn at least one of this month's offerings is spooky in the ..
5:20 am, October 1, 2020
Its a Frightening Good Time with Octobers Loot Crate Gaming Crate
Boo! Something wicked awaits you with these epic themed collectibles.
11:20 pm, September 29, 2020
Vigor Is Now Free-To-Play on Nintendo Switch
Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce that the hugely popular looter shooter Vigor has just been released as a free-to-play title on Nintendo Switch.
5:20 pm, September 23, 2020
The UK Government Wants to Know If You Think Loot Boxes Are Gambling
The UK Government is looking to hear from video game players as well as businesses, researchers and organizations to inform its review of the Gambling Act.
5:10 pm, September 23, 2020
Godfall Release Dates Announced; Will Be a PS5 Launch Title
Today Gearbox Publishing announced the release dates of its upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall.
11:20 pm, September 16, 2020
Godfall for PS5 & PC Gets New Teaser Trailer All About a Giant Hammer
Today Gearbox Publishing released a new teaser trailer of its upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall for PS5 and PC.
5:20 pm, September 14, 2020
Marvel's Avengers Post-Game Ambitions Suffer from Bland Level Design & Uninspired Loot
Marvel's Avengers from Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics has a deeply repetitive post-game, with a boring level grind and uninspired loot.
11:20 am, September 13, 2020
Godfall for PS5 and PC Gets New Trailer Showing Combat Gameplay in Action & Boss Battle
During its traditional panel at PAX Online, Gearbox publishing had a reveal to make about the upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall.
11:20 pm, September 12, 2020
Marvels Avengers review - earths mightiest loot quest | Metro
GameCentral gives its final verdict on Square Enixs would-be blockbuster and finds a game with a secret identity crisis.
11:20 am, September 8, 2020
How to Make Money in Wasteland 3
Score big Colorado bucks by turning profits and knowing where to find good loot in Wasteland 3.
11:10 pm, September 5, 2020
Marvel's Avengers Review - Gamers Heroes
The future of Marvel's Avengers' ongoing success will be completely dependent on the quality and regularity of content. However, as a game available today, it's a solid entry into the loot and shoot R..
5:20 pm, September 3, 2020
Path of Exile: Heist is the Ocean’s 11 of Action-RPGs
Stealing some sweet, sweet loot in the upcoming update to the dark dungeon-crawler.
11:10 pm, September 1, 2020
Looter Shooter Vigor Coming to PS5, PS4, and Switch
Bohemia Interactive is proud to announce that popular looter shooter Vigor is coming to PlayStation platforms during Holiday 2020.
11:20 pm, August 31, 2020
Godfall: Valorplates Gameplay Detailed
Godfall's director explains some of the player customization that you can expect from the looter-slasher.
11:10 pm, August 27, 2020
Outriders Could Be the Must-Have Looter-Shooter This Holiday Season | The Escapist
We go hands-on with the new Technomancer class in Outriders from People Can Fly and Square Enix. A promising looter-shooter in the making!
5:20 am, August 27, 2020
Risk Of Rain 2 Review (Steam) |GLG
Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
5:20 pm, August 13, 2020
Multiple Controllers found in the wild confirm the existence of Xbox Series S
Multiple leaks coming from Chicago reveal that Xbox's next-gen controllers can be found in the Wild. Some are relating this to the looting and rioting outbreak in this city. The box of these controll..
11:20 am, August 11, 2020
Godfall Gameplay Video Shows New PS5 Build in Action
Today Gearbox Publishing released a brief video of its upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall.
11:20 am, August 11, 2020
Go Spelunking for Loot in It Lurks Below on Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass
Richard writes: "Coming from the mind of David Brevik, creator of Diablo, is a brand-new new dungeon crawler/town builder hybrid. And you dont have long to wait as It Lurks Below releases today on the..
11:20 am, August 8, 2020
Delve deep into the UnderMine on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and PC
Neil writes: "Digging away forever more; it's something us gamers are more than used to. But that doesn't mean it ever gets boring and with the launch of UnderMine on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and PC, ..
5:20 am, August 7, 2020
Marvel's Avengers' Most Superficial Problem Could End Up Being Its Biggest
It doesn't hurt the game itself, but invisible loot could hurt Marvel's Avengers' long-term appeal.
5:10 pm, August 6, 2020
Anthem Update Loot & Equipment Goals
BioWare: Hello Again! I hope this finds you well and I appreciate everyones patience as we work through the right timing for new information. Were excited to share with you our next blog.
11:20 pm, July 31, 2020
Anthem Next: BioWare Reveals Changes to Loot and Weapons
Anthem director reveals the changes BioWare is working on, including new changes to loot and weapons.
5:10 pm, July 31, 2020
Godfall Looks To Create Its Own Genre With Better Loot And Skillful Combat
Creative director Keith Lee explains how Godfall is carving out its niche as a "looter-slasher," and how it'll leverage the PS5.
5:20 am, July 15, 2020
FIFA Needs Change | Lootboxes Outlawed in the UK?
EA Sports face a predicament when it comes to packs in FIFA 21. Lawmakers in the UK have ruled lootboxes as gambling. How will this affect FIFA going forward?
6:33 am, July 4, 2020
Borderlands 3: Bounty Of Blood DLC Review - Gaming Purists
Borderlands 3: Bounty Of Blood is the latest DLC expansion for Gearbox's 2019 looter-shooter title. It improves on the base game's flaws while being a fairly enjoyable standalone experience.
1:00 am, July 4, 2020
The Division 2 Next Patch Release Window, Overview and Loot Changes Detailed
In the latest The Division 2 State of the Game devstream, Ubisoft talked about The Division 2 next patch release window & what to expect in it.
7:33 pm, July 2, 2020
Loot Boxes Should Be Classified as Gambling as Soon as Possible, Says UK's House of Lords Committee
A new House of Lords Committee report states that loot boxes in videogames should be classified as gambling as soon as possible.
6:33 pm, July 2, 2020
Outriders is putting the RPG back into looter shooters (TheSixthAxis)
TSA writes: "The looter shooter genre has been booming for years now, from Destiny and The Division, to Warframe, Borderlands, and beyond. Set on the alien world of Enoch, with the survivors of a cala..
6:33 pm, July 2, 2020
Destiny 2 Prophecy Dungeon guide: Encounters, tips and loot
In this Prophecy dungeon guide,.you will find all the tips, tricks, and mechanics to beat one of the best-looking and trippiest places in Destiny 2.
2:33 pm, June 29, 2020
Get All the Best Loot With These The Last of Us 2 Safe Codes and Combos
Here's every safe location and safe combination and code in The Last of Us 2.
3:30 am, June 28, 2020
Borderlands 3: Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption DLC Review
Fun, novel, and brimming with loot, the third Borderlands 3 DLC pack is the best of the bunch so far.
3:30 pm, June 25, 2020
The Last of Us 2 safe combinations and locations - all the codes
Post-apocalyptic Seattle is a strongbox full of loot to scavenge if you can find it. To keep yourself stocked, youll want to track down every secure location and crack all of the safes in The Last of..
8:00 pm, June 23, 2020
7 of the Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Video Game Characters
Steven writes: "To celebrate Pride Month, we took a loot at the six most influential LGBT characters in video game historyfrom early beginnings to modern masterpieces."
6:33 pm, June 23, 2020
The Last Of Us Part 2 Safes Guide: Every Combination Answer
The Last of Us Part II is a grueling experience, but finding and looting the 15 safes scattered across its campaign can help make the game a lot easier.
9:33 am, June 20, 2020
Spy Game Reviews - Disintegration, from the co-creator of Halo
Disintegration is a shooting game with some RTS gameplay mechanics. It has 12 campaign missions and 3 PVP game modes (5v5) with various cosmetics options. Most of the gameplay you will be shooting ene..
7:00 pm, June 19, 2020
Shoot and loot with Colt Canyon on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC
Neil writes: "We first heard of Colt Canyon when it was announced by Headup Games back at the start of 2019. After a year, it's here and if you're looking for the opportunity to go looting and shootin..
10:33 pm, June 16, 2020
Godfall for PS5 & PC Gets New Teaser Trailer Showing Eclipse, The Sunsteel Sword
Today Gearbox Publishing released a brand new teaser trailer of its upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall.
5:00 pm, June 10, 2020
New Bungie IP Is 'Comedic' And Will Feature 'Whimsical Characters'
Bungie has listed new jobs for an upcoming new IP that will have a "comedic" tone and "whimsical characters" alongside loot pursuit gameplay.
1:00 pm, June 9, 2020
What Happened to Anthem? Is The Future Bright?
Bioware's Anthem went from a highly anticipated looter shooter from the makers of the iconic games like Mass Effect and Dragon age; to a barren game that's seen as a laughing stock. What happened? Ar..
9:33 am, June 9, 2020
UK could class loot boxes as gambling to protect children
Ministers call for evidence on video games such as Fifa that charge money for rewards.
10:33 am, June 8, 2020
Preview: Path of Exile: Harvest - PS4 | Pure PlayStation
PP: Harvest is Path of Exiles next challenge league, and its hitting the PS4 during the week of June 22nd. Like previous updates, it brings new items and some changes to the overall game, but its a ne..
5:33 pm, June 7, 2020
Minecraft Dungeons Guide All Weapons and Armor, and All Enchantments
Heres all the different loot to collect along with Enchantments to watch out for.
6:33 am, June 6, 2020
Review - Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition (Switch) | WayTooManyGames
WTMG's Thomas Medina: "Despite everything against it, I still mostly enjoyed Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition. While as a huge ARPG fan, parts of the dated design just killed me, but what it did ..
12:33 am, June 6, 2020
Minecraft Dungeons - Review Analog Stick Gaming
"Developers Mojang and Double Eleven have now taken the aesthetic charm of Minecraft and have fused it with the isometric flavor of Diablo, making a family-friendly dungeon crawler in the process, equ..
10:33 am, June 5, 2020
Godfall - Can It Compete With Looter Giants?
Norberto Fleites: Counterplay's Godfall is set for a 2020 release on PC and next-gen consoles, but can it compete with genre giants such as Destiny and Monter Hunter?
7:00 am, June 5, 2020
Outriders Looks Set to Benefit From a Generation's Worth of Looter-Shooter Trial & Error
Ed writes: Last week we got a closer look at Outriders, the upcoming 2020 shooter-RPG from Square Enix and People Can Fly. The broadcast was the first in series of
6:00 am, June 3, 2020
Godfall for PS5 & PC Gets New Teaser Trailer Showing Silvermane & Intriguing Glimpses of The Lore
Today Gearbox Publishing released a brand new teaser trailer of its upcoming looting-slashing game Godfall.
3:00 pm, June 2, 2020
Gunfire Reborn Brand-New Looter-Shooter Rogue-lite FPS RPG
Gunfire Reborn puts you in the paws of feline warrior as adventure through dungeons and deserts to defeat the bosses that stand guard over certain stages.
3:00 pm, May 30, 2020
Minecraft Dungeons Is Refreshingly Lightweight for a Looter Game
Zhiqing writes: "Minecraft Dungeons is a new looter dungeon-crawler game that feels refreshingly simple and lightweight for a genre that's typically more complex."
5:33 am, May 30, 2020
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Doesn't Use the Origins and Odyssey Loot System
"Unique" gear promised.
5:33 pm, May 29, 2020
Outriders Breakdown - Next Gen Looter Shooter Evolved
COG writes: With the Outriders Broadcast behind us we take a closer look at everything you can expect from Outriders, as well as touch base with Game Director Bartosz Kmita and Design Director Piotr N..
11:33 am, May 29, 2020
Outriders Is a Looter-Shooter With Super Soldier Serum
After trying out three of Outriders' incredibly powerful classes, we're seriously impressed with its combat but still need to see much more of its world.
5:30 pm, May 28, 2020
She Will Punish Them Gameplay Updated Build V0.12
CG Writes: KK Softworks have applied several updates to their action game She Will Punish Them on PC. The game has come along quite substantially since it launched almost a month ago on Steam. The l..
8:33 pm, May 26, 2020
What loot would you drop?
It better not be a bunch of engrams some poor sucker will have to decrypt.
2:33 pm, May 24, 2020
The Warzone Bunkers Are Opening
The vaults in Call of Duty: Warzone are opening at long last and are fully loaded with loot. Since the launch of the game the vaults have been a mystery. Author: David Parsons
12:33 pm, May 20, 2020
Relic Hunters Legend Preview - Cartoon Network Meets Destiny - Sip Read Repeat
Chris Penwell from Sip Read Repeat writes: Relic Hunters Legend is a game I'll be keeping my eyes on. This is a fun twin-stick looter shooter with a wonderful art style.
8:00 pm, May 17, 2020
Apex Legends Season 5 Makes Unexpected Change To The Peacekeeper
After so much time as arguably the strongest gun in Apex Legends, the Peacekeeper is being moved to a new spot in the game's loot pool.
11:00 am, May 13, 2020
Here's Everything Introduced in Apex Legends Season 5
Apex Legends Season 5 "Fortune's Favor" introduces the newest legend, Loba Andrade, brings an all-new Season Quest, as well as changes to King's Canyon, existing legends, loot, and more!
5:30 pm, May 12, 2020
Review - Predator Hunting Grounds (PS4) | WayTooManyGames
WTMG's Todd Eggleston: "Not the prettiest game on the market: Check. Absolutely needs Quality of Life improvements: Check. Comes complete with a plethora of wonky glitches: Check. However, it finds th..
9:00 pm, May 11, 2020
Vigor is a Survival Shooter that focuses on loot and evasion | God is a Geek
Mick Fraser: "Bohemia Interactive are no slouches when it comes to this genre, and Vigor has a lot of potential, but it does need improvements in certain areas."
9:00 am, May 11, 2020
This mod for Gears Tactics replaces in-game common loot boxes with rare/epic/legendary boxes
DSOGaming writes: "Although Gears Tactics does not feature any microtransactions, it does have loot boxes that you unlock via game progression. However, players have been receiving common loot for com..
12:33 am, May 11, 2020
Age of Conan: Unchained Onslaught update adds new quests, loot, and more
Believe it or not, the MMORPG Age of Conan has been around for 12 years now. Now free-to-play and rebranded as Unchained, Funcom has released one of the largest updates in years.
8:00 pm, April 30, 2020
Crawlers and Brawlers Review | TheXboxHub
Paul writes: "Crawlers and Brawlers on Xbox One is an interesting proposition. With randomly generated dungeons, you'll never play the same game twice, which adds greatly to the longevity. The game is..
3:33 pm, April 28, 2020
Sea of Thieves: Ships of Fortune Update Guide
Tristan Reyes: The new Sea of Thieves Ships of Fortune update is here and will allow players to further upgrade their favorite faction while gaining loot.
1:00 pm, April 27, 2020
Play The Division 2 for Free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One Before Buying It
Ubisoft has announced that there will be an eight-hour demo for the loot shooter game The Division 2, giving you the option to buy the full game or not.
2:00 am, April 25, 2020
Revenge of the Cartels Quick Guide
Check out Revenge of the Cartels, the new Borderlands 3 seasonal event bringing you limited-time loot and rewards.
4:00 pm, April 22, 2020
Borderlands 3's Mayhem Mode 2.0 Explained
Starting April 23, battle your way through 10 increasingly challenging Mayhem levels to get your hands on some of the most powerful Legendary loot in Borderlands 3.
9:00 am, April 22, 2020
When are game companies truly being anti-consumer?
What is true anti-consumer behavior? We break down platform exclusivity, preorders, loot boxes, downgrades, and more.
3:00 pm, April 18, 2020