EA tweaks Origin EULA, makes it sound less like spyware

Followingthe righteous furyof a thousand angry Reddit users, Electronic Arts has tweaked the EULA for its Origin service, toning down the language used in order to make it sound less like glorified spyware that gives EA the right to mine your personal data. Oh, but it’s still gonnagetthat info! “EA knows that you care how information about you is collected, used and shared, and we appreciate your trust that we will do so carefully and sensibly,” reads the revised agreement....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Brian Fowler

Elder Scrolls: Skyrim for Switch listing indicates mod support, Bethesda still mum

Is it in the cards? Bethesda must be bound by one hell of an NDA, as they barely even confirmedSkyrimfor the Switch over the past few weeks, even though we saw footage of it during the Switch reveal! It’s a weird situation, and at this point, we still don’t have any real details. That includes mod support. While all signs point to Nintendo beingeven more stringent than Sony, given that they have little to no experience with mods on their platforms, a recent Best Buy listing indicates that “PC-like mod support” is confirmed for the Switch version....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Kristin Thompson

Former Call of Duty director Dave Anthony talks national security

But it’s not as scary in context This article ongamesindustry.bizhad me looking away from my computer screen for a second, dazed. Here’s a quote from it, pulled from a newBusinessweek articlefeaturing some words from Dave Anthony, formerCall of Duty(Black Ops and Black Ops 2) director. “When we have a new product that has elements that we’re not sure how people will respond to, what do we do as a corporation?” he said....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 227 words · Adam Adams

How to play Overwatch 2 Stadium mode in first person?

Overwatch 2 Guides Third-person view isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Overwatch 2 makes it easy to switch to a first-person perspective in Stadium mode. Trying the new Stadium mode in Overwatch Season 2 has been a blast, but the third-person view confuses some players who are used to the first-person view. However, Overwatch 2 didn’t let us down and allowed the players to change it. Let’s see how! News All Overwatch 2 Stadium Initiation event challenges and rewards Complete these Overwatch 2 Stadium challenges for rewards such as the MVP player title, a new Soldier: 76 skin, and more....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Kathryn Snyder

Hunt: Showdown’s first big content update targets camping and a whole lot more

As ever, humans are the real monsters I’ve been subconsciously looking for a reason to get back intoHunt: Showdown, Crytek’s monster-filled PvPvE horror shooter, and I think I have my answer. The studio’s first major content update is out. There are a ton ofchanges and additionsto sift through in the patch notes, but the key takeaway for me is the developer’s attempt to discourage camping as the default plan of attack....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Amber Avila

I’m Angry That Geordi’s Family Is Being Wasted By Star Trek's Lack Of New Shows

Star Trek: Picardseason 3 introduced the two daughters of Commodore Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), and I want theirStar Trekstory to continue. In its third and final season,Star Trek: Picardreunited the maincast members ofStar Trek: The Next Generationfor another galaxy-saving adventure. Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his former crew members had changed quite a bit since their days aboard the USS Enterprise-D. Not only had Geordi La Forge risen to the rank of Commodore, but he had also gotten married and fathered two daughters....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Dennis Davis

League of Legends at the EWC 2025: Schedule, teams, results, and more

League of Legends News Here’s everything you need to know about the League of Legends tournament at the EWC 2025, starting on July 16. The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 enters its second week as the League of Legends Group Stage kicks off. Eight teams will battle it out for a spot in the Playoffs, but only four will advance. Here is everything you need to know about League of Legends at the Esports World Cup 2025....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Mary Parker

Mayor of Las Vegas gives EVO Founders key to the city following EVO 2023

Street Fighter 6 News EVO 2023 is over, but the Mayor of Las Vegas is making sure the world hears about it. EVO 2023 wrapped up late on June 06, 2025. The popular fighting tournament series, which featured games such as Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, pulled in thousands of fans and views during its three-day duration. Not only did EVO 2023 pull the attention of fighting game enthusiasts, but it also brought the Mayor of Las Vegas to the event....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Kimberly Jones

Nadia Amine: Call of Duty Warzone cheater, troll, or top player?

Call of Duty News Nadia Amine continues to be accused of cheating, especially after a MW2 LAN event. But is she cheating or just trolling? Nadia Amine is one of the fastest-growing female Call of Duty: Warzone content creators — and she is also one of the most accused in the scene. As Call of Duty players continue to accuse Nadia of cheating, she lashed out on social media. “All you little boys with a fragile masculinity that can’t accept a woman is just better, it’s time to face the reality: you are dogshit,” Nadia said after repeating that she doesn’t cheat in Warzone....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Patricia Evans

Nintendo details the first Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC pack

Hard Mode sounds pretty lame Nintendo has posted details about what the first DLC pack for theBreath of the Wildseason pass will contain. In all honesty, it doesn’t sound that great, but one of the items could make collecting those Korok seeds more palatable. Coming this summer, there is going to be four new types of armor hidden in the world based on previousZeldagames from the series, specificallyMajora’s Mask,Wind Waker,Spirit Tracks, andTwilight Princess....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Jennifer Parker

One-Eyed Likho trailer shows off the scariest aspect ratio of them all: 4:3

Morteshka, the developer behindThe MoosemanandThe Black Book,has shown off their latest horror concoction,One-Eyed Likho, ina new trailer. Do not adjust your monitor. The 4:3 aspect ratio is a feature of this first-person walking sim horror.One-Eyed Likhois based on the Slavic folklore creature of the same name. The developer describes it as “Likho is an embodiment of evil fate and misfortune in Slavic mythology.” Not only isOne-Eyed Likhoin 4:3, but it’s also in greyscale....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Robert Williams

PS4 firmware 1.60 adds support for Pulse headsets

New Gold Wireless Headset announced As of a system update going live late tonight, PlayStation 4 owners with an official Pulse orPulse Elite Edition headsetwill now be able to use their device with the console. That took a while, didn’t it? With that support out of the way, Sony is now able to talk about a new device: the Gold Wireless Headset. Due early this month for $99, the 7.1 virtual surround sound set will be compatible with PS3, PS4, PC, and Mac, as well as PS Vita via 3....

July 22, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jason Black

QUIZ: Which DOTA Dragon’s Blood Book 3 Character Are You?

DOTA 2 Guides Just finished binge-watching Book 3 of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood? Take our quiz to find out which character you are. Spoilers ahead! Book 3 of the epic Dota 2 anime, DOTA: Dragon’s Blood was finally released on August 11. The series, produced by Studio Mir and developed by Ashley Edward Miller, received positive feedback with fans enjoying the Dota 2 characters coming to life. If you’ve just finished binge-watching Book 3 of DOTA: Dragon’s Blood and you want something fun to play, you are at the right spot!...

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 783 words · Joy Woods