Apex Legends
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Marvel Rivals Season 9 Release Date & DetailsMarvel Rivals has released its Season 9 roadmap, detailing a packed schedule of new content starting July 10. The season introduces a new hero, Jubilee, a new map called Thebes, a PvE mode, and numerous character reworks and costumes. The roadmap outlines weekly content drops throughout July and into early August, including events like Death of Apocalypse and Van Dyne Couture.- Safe Gaming Guide for Adults: Anti-Toxicity in 2026 | TAGThis guide offers strategies for adult gamers to combat online toxicity and improve their gaming experience. It introduces TAG's safety score for rating games based on community health and provides platform-specific tools for managing communication and blocking players. The article emphasizes the benefits of private lobbies, playing with trusted friends, and seeking out positive communities to mitigate the negative impacts of toxic online environments.
Cyberpunk Edgerunners' Lucy finds herself in yet another crossover, this time in an upcoming Apex Legends eventApex Legends is launching a new event featuring characters and themes from Cyberpunk Edgerunners and Cyberpunk 2077. The event will include a revamped E-District map, new in-game items like the Sandevistan and Blackwall Breach, and character skins based on David Martinez, Lucy, Rebecca, Royce, Lizzy Wizzy, Panam, and male and female V. The crossover event begins on July 14th and concludes on August 4th.
Step Into the Modern Era in EA SPORTS College Football 27 with EA PlayEA Play members can access an early 10-hour trial of EA SPORTS College Football 27, with progress carrying over to the full game. The subscription service also offers a Welcome Pack for the game and a 10% discount on EA digital purchases. Additional EA Play rewards are available for other titles like Apex Legends and Battlefield 6.
Apex Legends Returning Player Guide: What Changed (2026)This guide helps returning players re-acclimate to Apex Legends by detailing significant changes since their departure, focusing on the drastically reduced Time To Kill (TTK) due to armor and weapon adjustments. It covers new modes like Wildcard, changes to hop-ups and Amps, map updates, and the current meta for Season 29, offering advice on warm-up routines, fundamentals, and loadout choices to ease the transition back into the game.
Turtle Beach's new keyboard has given me something I didn't know I wantedThe Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 TKL keyboard offers a premium build with Hall effect switches and a unique 4.3-inch touchscreen for customization and shortcuts, appealing to both competitive gamers and content creators. While the screen's necessity is debatable, its functionality for macros, application shortcuts, and website/folder access proves surprisingly useful over time, despite a high price point.- Apex Legends solo queue launches June 30: Will you be playing?Apex Legends is launching a mandatory solo queue for its ranked mode on June 30th. The article discusses whether this change will restore competitiveness to the ranked playlist, drawing a distinction between ranked play and casual 'pubs'.
Epic Games boss calls Steam AI disclosures "really irresponsible of Valve" as they make it "much, much, much harder for a game developer to have a chance of success"Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Valve's decision to require developers to disclose the use of generative AI in games on Steam, calling it "irresponsible." Sweeney argues that these disclosures create a negative stigma, making it significantly harder for smaller developers to succeed. He believes AI tools are crucial for developers to remain competitive and that such tags discourage innovation.- Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney is trying to reinvent the metaverse (again) without calling it thatEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is discussing new technologies for massively multiplayer online games, aiming to support millions of concurrent players without complex programming. He also addresses industry challenges like high AAA development costs and player retention in live service games, proposing solutions involving cross-game social links and asset ownership, potentially utilizing blockchain technology.
- 'I’m Mad Because This Was My Rank Up Game' — Fighting Game Player-Turned-Sumo Wrestler Bodyslams Knife-Wielding Apex Legends Fan in New York CityA fighting game player, who is also a sumo wrestler, apprehended an individual described as an Apex Legends fan after the latter allegedly brandished a knife at a New York City gaming lounge. The incident has led to the fighting game community praising the wrestler's actions.
There's a surprising amount of major games you can't play on Valve's Steam Machine - here are eight of the biggest, and whyValve's Steam Machine, despite its potential, faces significant limitations due to its SteamOS (a Linux variant) not supporting many popular games. This is primarily caused by anti-cheat software, which is incompatible with Linux, rendering titles like Destiny 2, Fortnite, Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, GTA Online, EA Sports FC 24, and modern Call of Duty games unplayable. While installing Windows is an option, it defeats the purpose of the console-like device.
EA hit with third round of layoffs this yearElectronic Arts has conducted its third round of layoffs this year, impacting recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams. This follows previous staff reductions affecting developers on "Skate" and "Battlefield 6," and comes after EA's acquisition by an investor consortium last September. The company has also shed staff and studios over multiple years, including layoffs at "Apex Legends," Codemasters, BioWare, and the closure of Cliffhanger Games.- Best Legends and weapons to use in Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2This guide provides recommendations for the best Legends and weapons to utilize in Apex Legends during Season 29, Split 2. It aims to help players optimize their loadouts and team compositions for competitive play in the battle royale.
- Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2 patch notes: All legend changes and moreThis article details the patch notes for Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2, focusing on changes made to various legends. The update aims to refresh the game's meta and balance gameplay.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says new multiplayer games flop because everyone's "already formed solid human networks in Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends"Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes new multiplayer games are failing because players are too entrenched in established titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and Apex Legends. He states that it's nearly impossible to migrate entire friend groups to new games, making only massive hits capable of community migration successful. Sweeney also cited other factors like exorbitant budgets and long development cycles contributing to game failures.- Apex Legends Season 29 Split 2 release countdown: Exact date and timeApex Legends is preparing for the release of Season 29 Split 2, with a countdown underway for its exact launch date and time. This marks a new phase for the current season, introducing fresh content for players.
After Years of Live-Service Chasing, Single-Player Games Are Winning AgainThe article discusses the shift in the gaming industry from a strong focus on live-service games back towards single-player experiences. While live-service games can be highly lucrative, many publishers struggled to implement them successfully, leading to a resurgence in demand for complete, finished single-player titles. This trend is evident in recent showcases from Sony and Xbox, which highlight promising single-player games as key platform definers.
EA announces advertising platform to launch ads 'directly into gameplay'Electronic Arts has launched EA Advertising, a new platform designed to integrate advertisements directly into gameplay. The system aims to connect brands with engaged audiences through various ad formats, including in-game signage and custom content, with initial partners like Visa, Lowe's, and Red Bull. While sports titles are a primary focus, other games like The Sims 4 are also being pitched as advertising opportunities.
Nvidia G-Sync Pulsar monitors can successfully beat biology to hone motion clarity in games - though they're not yet worth the priceNvidia's G-Sync Pulsar technology aims to improve motion clarity in games by using a segmented backlight strobing technique, which is more effective than traditional methods and compatible with variable refresh rates. While it shows promise in games like Dota 2 and Forza Horizon 6, its benefits vary significantly by title and it requires a GeForce RTX graphics card. The high cost of current Pulsar monitors, such as the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQNGV, makes them a questionable purchase for most consumers.
Steam Week in Review: More than 300 games released on Steam last week, and 120 of them had AI disclosuresLast week saw over 300 games released on Steam, with 120 of them featuring AI disclosures. Several games, including visual novels and FMV titles, heavily utilize AI-generated art, music, and narrative, with some priced at $100 or more. This trend raises concerns about the quality and legitimacy of AI-driven game development and pricing strategies on the platform.