Love this feature When the PCbetaforThe Divisionis apparently going to weigh in at 26GB, you’ll appreciate the fact that you can preload it. Ubisoft has confirmed that players will be able to preload 48 hours in advance, in fact, so plan ahead. The beta itself will run from January 28 (January 29 on PC and PS4) until January 31. It’s very brief for sure, but again, preparing for it will ensure that you’ll be able to play as much as possible....

The Blue Blur will be left tapping his foot [Update:Segahas confirmedthat the physical edition ofSonic Colors: Ultimatewill launch in EMEA zones on October 1.] We are a fortnight out from the arrival of incoming remasterSonic Colors: Ultimate, which will see the revamped Nintendo Wii/DS release come speeding onto modern PC and console platforms. Unfortunately for physical media fans, it seems that some territories will be left waiting a little longer to get their paws on The Blue Blur’s newest release....

As the conversation in literary circles moves more toward current trends in the so-called “BookTok” community, it’s becoming harder and harder to make a to-be-read list that includes great works from the classical catalog, or even more modern literature. While you could arguably spend countless hours with these romantasy novels and fast food books and be thoroughly entertained, most of them tend to leave something to be desired when it comes to a lasting impact on your worldview or thought process....

Please look forward to it TheDestinycycle has begun anew. Note that I’m not necessarily qualifying that statement with “Destiny 2,” as this whole saga kicked off and was completed with the firstDestiny— the game launches, big changes take twice as long as most of the industry (or longer), and people get excited for the launch of a new expansion that will “fix everything.” That expansion isForsaken, set to arrive on September 4, but before that some much-needed quality of life changes will be implemented just days short of a full year of the game’s existence....

Fast Femmes Everyone knows that there’s no better way to fill out a week than with an excellent speedrun marathon. And we’re all in luck, as the ladies of Frame Fatales have gathered online once again to showcase their mad skills on a wide variety of titles old and new — and all for a good cause. Yes, folks, the summer extravaganza known as Flame Fatalesis now underway. The week-long event, which kicked off just yesterday, will see expert players ply their trade on a whole host of great titles, from recent releases such asFinal Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, andCadence of Hyrule, to a slew of classics includingSuper Metroid, Silent Hill 2, Celeste,andSonic the Hedgehog....

Legacy sales to make GTAV blush [Update:RetroGamingMagazine is reporting, based on “anonymous sources”, that the game was purchased from a Half Price Books, based in Greenfield, Wisconsin.] As reported by NPD Group analyst Matt Piscatella, at some point in March, somebody in the United States walked into a retail outlet and purchased a brand new copy ofSonic the Hedgehog 2for the Sega Game Gear, originally released in 1992. This little mystery is being chatted about online, with many assuming it’s likely to have been sold as part of the closing down sales implemented by distributor Toys ‘R’ Us....

From the XBLA delay to experiences with trade shows Monacois finally out, and if the reception so far is any indication, it’s doing well on PC. But as you may have heard, the game has beendelayed on Xbox Livedue to quality concerns. Founder of Pocketwatch Games, Andy Schatz,recently had a chat with Edge Onlineto hash over some concerns, and answer a few questions related to the delay, and the developmental process in general....

Buddy Up Soon, you and a friend will be able to take on the world together in Electronic Arts’ shooterApex Legends,as developer Respawn Entertainment has announced that a limited time “Duos” mode will be heading to the game next week. Beginning November 5, Duos will see teams of two battling it out inApex Legendsfast-paced sci-fi take on the battle royale format. It makes sense that the developer will want to experiment with new ideas, modes, and features for the title,given EA’s recent revelationthat the publisher will be doubling down onApex Legendsas a flagship title in 2020....

If you choose to accept the challenge Assassin’s Creed Origins‘ take on ancient Egypt is full of peril. Nearly everything is deadly, including but not limited to: Hippos, asps, lions, crocs, and fellow man. Heat stroke and diseases that are incurable with primitive medicine are foes we can’t swing a sword at (and thankfully don’t have to worry about). Ubisoft’s focus for December is centered around makingAssassin’s Creed Originseven tougher for the players who want it....

You should never have to climax alone Bayonetta 2will be much more than just a solo affair. Nintendo has announced an additional cooperative mode known as “Tag Climax,” which will allow two players to team up together and take on the many enemies in-game all for a bounty of Halos,Bayonetta 2′s currency. Players will be able to wager said Halos in quick matches, with winners taking their earnings and spending them in Story mode later on....

Albedo is a 5-star Geo off-field DPS inGenshin Impactwho can easily fits into an assortment of different team compositions. From the Golden Troupe set to the beefy 4-star Wolf Fang, here are the best artifacts and weapons for the Chief Alchemist of the Knights of Favonius! Albedo’s damage primarily comes from his Skill. When playing Albedo you shoulduse Albedo’s Skill, Solar Isotoma, then swap to your next character.Bursting with Albedo is optional, but generally not recommended....

Resistance is futile Call of Duty: WWIIwas obviously going to be featured at Sony’s Paris Games Week conference, but the only new bit of information we got was that the first DLC pack, titled “The Resistance,” will be a timed exclusive on Sony’s platform. This is similar to the last fewCall of Dutygames, but its nice to have confirmation. The pack will be landing on January 30 and will probably remain exclusive for roughly a month....

…I don’t think so They did it… The maniacs at NetherRealm Studios actually went and did it… Now available forMortal Kombat 11, a new paid DLC skin pack that adds the costumes, likenesses, and voices of three lead characters fromthe super-rad 1995 live-action movie. Leading the charge is Christopher Lambert and his Timotei’d hair as elder god Raiden, alongside Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Lt. Sonya Blade, and finally – recreating his wicked turn as Hollywood diva Johnny Cage – Linden Ashby....