Image: Slavic Magic / Hooded HorseWe’re just a few days out from the much-anticipated Early Access launch of the current most Wishlisted game on Steam: Manor Lords. But despite the hype, no one knows how much the medieval city-builder will cost to play. The devs say that’s to prevent misinformation…

Highlights Overwatch 2 players report mistaken bans in ranked mode, sparking concern over penalty system glitch. The bans themselves appear linked to the new penalty system introduced for Season 10. Blizzard responds to player bans, investigating the issue and working on addressing penalties comprehensively. GAMERANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL…

Highlights Treyarch’s 2024 Call of Duty may return to the Black Ops franchise, possibly borrowing assets from Black Ops 4. The upcoming game needs to avoid repeating the mistakes in MW3’s reuse of content by choosing Black Ops 4 inspirations wisely. Despite potential recycled content criticisms, there may be value…

One of the 2024 releases that has been making a rather consistent buzz is Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, the up-and-coming return of one of the most fondly remembered Mario RPGs. This is a big deal for many of the game’s older fans and newer prospective players as the game…

Highlights Locked out Elder Scrolls Online players will receive compensation of in-game items due to recent server issues. ZeniMax Online Studios will give affected players Seals of Endeavor, Jubilee Gift Boxes, and more as restitution. Compensation for affected accounts includes style pages and a costume, and will be distributed via…

Highlights Version 4.6 of Genshin Impact introduces boss Arlecchino, The Knave, as a weekly boss after finishing the version 4.6 story. New five-star unit Arlecchino and a limited-time banner with four-star characters are available for three weeks. Players can use the Quick Challenge function in the Adventurer Book to enter…