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Capcom’s Osaka office had an excited visitor in the form of WWE Wrestler Asuka, who could hardly contain herself as she toured around where some of her favorite games are made. In the video below she explores Capcom’s head office and takes the audience along as she discovers some of the secrets of creating some of the company’s most lasting franchises. When this former SmackDown Women’s Champion first appears on screen, she makes it immediately apparent how much it means to her to visit the developer’s head office in Osaka, Japan....

Gears of War 4 multiplayer is now cross-play between Xbox One and Windows 10 when competing in Social Quickplay, Microsoft has announced. The decision to enable cross-platform multiplayer comes after extensive user testing conducted last year, which revealed that not only did Windows 10 and Xbox players have closely-matched results when comparing Average KD, Score and Kills per match based on skill ratings, but that the quality of matches on the whole improved....

The Xbox Preview Program is to be re-branded the Xbox Insider Program, complete with an updated Preview Dashboard and will be open to all Xbox users, Microsoft has announced. “This new name reflects how we are expanding to offer opt-in opportunities to provide feedback on Game and App Previews alongside System Update previews,” explains Emily Hanson, Xbox Insider Program Manager. The Preview Dashboard is now called the Xbox Insider Hub, and comes with:...

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on Switch Whenever a new Xenoblade Chronicles game is announced there’s a mad dash online for fans to absorb as much information about the game as possible. This devoted fanbase the franchise has cultivated over the last decade only continues to grow with each successive fantastic game Monolith Soft puts out. Fortunately for fans, it looks like they might have another hit on their hands with Xenoblade Chronicles 3....

Mario Tennis Aces takes to the court next month for Nintendo Switch, but those of you who fancy going that extra mile can pre-order and bag a Mario or Luigi visor. Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be a Princess Peach crown or Bowser horns available. Ninty now has pre-orders for the game up on its official website, and is asking for £49.99 for a copy of the game with the option of choosing from a Mario or Luigi visor....

As players work to reconnect America in Hideo Kojima’s divisive new title, Death Stranding, they will use a variety of structures to assist them. From generators to bridges, structures are key in making the core of Death Stranding’s gameplay, which is primarily focused on walking and using vehicles, both manageable and fun, and placing them thoughtfully can have a major impact on the experience. However, there is one structure that has the ability to completely circumvent the title’s foundational gameplay, making it Death Stranding’s most overpowered structure by a long shot....

Zombie Army 4 is having new content as part of its third season drop today, and it has arrived with some surprising additions. While, yes, there’s a new mission, the other inclusions are much more interesting. Namely, Zoey, Francis, Bill, and Louis. Naturally, those four comprise the cast of survivors from the first Left 4 Dead and you can now use all of them while playing Zombie Army 4. Even better, these characters are coming to the game for free, so even if you don’t have the Season 3 pass, you’ll still be able to use them....

Are you wondering why Fornite is currently undergoing maintenance? Well, look no further because we’ve got you covered in this guide that explains the game’s downtime and what you can expect in the future. We’ll also provide details about how long these segments last and when you can play the latest update. Why Is Fortnite Undergoing Maintenance? As of right now, Fortnite is undergoing maintenance because the developers are setting up for the release of Chapter 4 and this requires taking the servers down to update them with the latest patch....

One way that Warner Bros. has made sure its DCEU series of DC superhero movies feels distinct from its chief competition at Marvel has been how it has looked to attract directors with distinct visions for their characters. It’s a holdover from the freedom afforded Christopher Nolan on The Dark Knight trilogy, and despite the well publicized troubles with Justice League, there’s no denying that Zack Snyder had a free hand with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....

Frank Castle is back in the second season of The Punisher, the Netflix/Marvel series that followed the introduction of the classic comic book character in Season 2 of Daredevil. Played to perfection by Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead), the former Marine turned vigilante found himself in the debut season of his own series seeking vengeance on every single person who had something to do with the deaths of his family — and succeeding in brutal fashion....

The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt released over six years ago, which is certainly hard to fathom for some. It brought an immersive visual experience and rich storytelling. It was also fairly well optimized, unlike the more recent game from CD Projekt RED. It’s no wonder the publisher has sold over 30 million copies to date and continues to receive plenty of revenue from its older release. The Witcher franchise has become so popular that it even has a successful TV series starring big name actor Henry Cavill....

Players of Super Mario Maker will be able to introduce Wolf Link as a playable character by tapping the Wolf Link amiibo on their Wii U controller. The sprite also features Midna riding on the wolf. The only way of obtaining the new amiibo is through the purchase of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Limited Edition. Access to Wolf Link will be granted from March 10 once a special event course is completed....

This article is sponsored by the upcoming movie Anna. The Cold War may be long over, but espionage is making a comeback. Every day brings new details of spy rings in capitals, and commanders-in-chief welcoming the aid of foreign intelligence to win elections, but on the big screen the thrall of spooks has never been long dormant. For instance, this month brings the release of Anna, the latest Luc Besson-directed action movie about women spies who can kick some serious ass....

World of Warcraft: Legion, the hit MMO’s sixth expansion, will launch on August 30, Blizzard Entertainment has announced. Legion follows on from events in Warlords of Draenor with all hellfire breaking loose when the warlock Gul’dan, betrayer of the orcs and twisted servant of the Burning Legion, unleashes a demonic invasion force upon Azeroth unlike any the Horde and the Alliance have ever faced. “Legion opens a dark and thrilling new chapter in one of the Warcraft series’ greatest conflicts, and things will never be the same for some of Azeroth’s most iconic heroes and villains,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment....

WWE Raw 2/17/2020 will continue the build to the upcoming Super Showdown event in Saudi Arabia, as well as continue the groundwork for the big WrestleMania show that will take place on April 5. The recent NXT TakeOver: Portland event saw some WrestleMania build itself, with Charlotte Flair appearing to attack NXT Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and cashing in her WrestleMania title shot against her. It’s quite possible that WWE Raw for 2/17/2020 will see the fallout from Charlotte Flair’s attack on Rhea Ripley, perhaps even culminating in Ripley appearing on the program to exact revenge....

When it comes to PC gaming, one of the most important things for players is a good controller. Valve recently released an in-depth report on this very subject. As it turns out, the Xbox 360 Controller dominates when it comes to which device Steam players prefer to use. Almost half of Steam’s controller-wielding gamers have connected a 360 controller to their account. We all know that controllers can make or break your gameplay experience....

Xbox Live multiplayer will be free to all Xbox users this weekend, Microsoft has announced. Multiplayer is usually reserved only for paying Gold members. In addition, Microsoft has partnered with Psyonix to offer Rocket League free to play all weekend. Those who decide to purchase the game during the free weekend will save 10 per cent on the regular price. The free period runs from 8am on Friday until 8am on Monday....

Microsoft vice-president Phil Spencer and his team are in Japan and they’re discussing the future of gaming with “amazing studios and publishers.” (via WccfTech). Good ol’ Phil. This is simultaneously a lovely compliment and an intriguing nugget of info for the next generation of gaming. Phil and the gang travelled to Japan and Korea in March 2019, and though we don’t know what occurred behind the closed doors of Japanese developers and publishers, there is speculation that the addition of Yakuza games to Xbox Game Pass came from those discussions....

Even Yu-Gi-Oh! isn’t safe from joke cards, and we’re not talking about meme cards but actual useless, laugh out loud, and weird cards straight from the makers that are memes in themselves. Many have either weird titles or useless abilities that have no benefit other than to troll friends with them. Other cards just look like they lost all creative juices or were made off of such a specific character in the anime that no one would want to be so that character gets lost in history with only his weird cards left behind....

It’s been 30 years since Yu Yu Hakusho first premiered, and the series is headed to Blu-ray for the first time with a special 30th anniversary box set thanks to Crunchyroll. This box set will include: Special anniversary artworkAll four seasons of Yu Yu Hakusho (112 total episodes)two “never-before-dubbed” OVAs starring the original castOver 90-minutes of special features This box set will release on Jan. 31, at a price of $89....