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The star of Breath of the Wild's DLC isn't the all new content - it's hard mode

Master mode is, well, masterful. If I'm honest, I wasn't really very excited for this first The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC. Part one of the expansion pass always looked like the boring part: while part two would contain a story expansion to the events of Breath of the Wild and based on the teaser might even see you play as other characters, part one simply featured additions to the base game.

Lost Ark breaks 500,000 concurrent players on Steam and it's not even free-to-play yet

The launch of Lost Ark in Western countries is one that's been a long, long time coming. It took eight years for the game to get properly localised and released in the West, thanks to the work of Amazon Game Studios. Unsurprisingly, the ARPG MMO saw a massive influx of players just as it went live. On Steam, where Lost Ark is available exclusively, the game peaked at 532,476 concurrent players, according to SteamDB.

Destiny guide: how to choose the best Faction

Here's how to earn Reputation and Crucible Marks for your chosen Faction. Destiny guide: how to choose the best faction You've already chosen your class at the beginning of Destiny, but when you arrive at level 20 you have a choice of joining three different factions - a decision that shouldn't be considered lightly. What are the Factions in Destiny? The three Factions in Destiny have different ideals and but more importantly for you, provide alternative weapons and armour.

Battlefield 4: launch game modes confirmed

Battlefield developer DICE has confirmed the game modes that will ship with Battlefield 4 in November. In a post on the official Battlefield blog, DICE confirmed that the shooter will launch with seven game modes, two of which are new to the series. The modes include series regulars like Conquest, Rush, Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Domination, while adding two new game modes. The new modes include: Obliteration, where two teams face off on medium-sized battlegrounds where one bomb spawns in a random central location and the goal is to pick up the bomb and arm it at one of the enemy’s three military installations.

WoW patch notes for update 3.3.2 released, video of Lich King demise

Patch 3.3.2 for the World of Warcraft update released today, and it will bring about the conclusion of the Lich King. The notes are rather extensive, and can be found through the official forums and over on MMO Champion, along with a cut-scene that plays should the player be triumphant in the Frostwing Halls and defear the Lich King awaits. Watch at your own peril if you don't like spoilers.

Overkill's The Walking Dead publisher says console version isn't cancelled after Sony refunds PS4 pre-orders

505 Games, the publisher behind the console version of Overkill's The Walking Dead, has reiterated that the game is still in development for PS4, and Xbox One. About a month ago, Starbreeze announced an indefinite delay for Overkill's The Walking Dead on PS4, and Xbox One. The two versions were supposed to launch this month. Fast forward to this week, and Sony has started cancelling the game's pre-orders, telling players it had been cancelled.

Dragon-riding game Century: Age of Ashes closed beta kicks off this weekend, game due in April

The second Century: Age of Ashes closed beta will kick off on Steam this Friday, March 12. After the initial Century: Age of Ashes test, Playwing’s second closed beta is set to run until March 21 with all player progress including experience, earned currency, and unlockables carrying forward to April’s Early Access launch. The player limit has also been increased drastically to test servers and get riders in on the action.

Doom Eternal all collectibles - toys, codex, album, secret encounter, and slayer gate - Exultia

If you’re looking for all the collectibles in the second level of Doom Eternal, here’s a guide for Exultia. Run straight forward at the start and drop off the ledge to get an extra life. Use the climbing walls to reach the other side. Head through the next room, jump across the swing pole and punch the wall and head left to grab a codex. Kill the demons in the combat arena and head down in the elevator.

The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series is heading to PC and consoles in 2023

Telltale revealed during a livestream today new information on The Wolf Among Us 2: A Telltale Series, released the first trailer for the game, and provided a release window. One of the key details revealed today during a livestream was the inclusion of The Scarecrow and Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, and a new “Mundy” (human) character named Faye Leung, a New York detective who you can see in the key art below.

Black Ops 4: Blackout drop locations and where to land - Firing Range, Nuketown, Asylum & more

Looking to get ahead and secure your first victory in Blackout? Then look no further as we discuss the best places to land and how to get their first. Much like its counterparts, players will have to jump out of an aerial vehicle - a helicopter, in this case - and deploy a wingsuit to allow them to safely reach their destination. The aim of the game in any Battle Royale mode is to survive, so being first to land on the map has its advantages.