Xbox Credit Card Is Now Available To Everyone With New Perks

Microsoft revealed that the Xbox Mastercard is now available to everyone in the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii. The card was first introduced in September 2023 to Xbox Insiders.

With its availability expanded, there are now new perks that come with the credit card, including:

Baldur's Gate 3 Studio Says Its Next Two Games Could Be Its "Best Work Ever"

Baldur's Gate 3 creator Larian might not be making Baldur's Gate 4, but its next two games, which will be based on original IP owned by the studio, has Larian's CEO thinking it could be the studio's "best work ever."

In a community update posted to Steam, Larian outlined some of its plans for the future, reiterating that Larian will be leaving the world of the Forgotten Realms behind and focusing on new endeavors.

"As an independent studio since 1996, we value freedom to follow our creativity...

Fallout-Themed Magic: The Gathering Cards Get Nice Discounts At Amazon

Magic: The Gathering's crossover with Bethesda's Fallout franchise just launched in March, but you can already take advantage of some solid discounts on the Commander Decks. If you've been watching the Fallout show on Prime Video and are currently interested in all things Fallout, these cards are pretty darn cool.

Four Fallout Games Enter Europe's Top 10 Charts Following The Show's Release

Some of Bethesda's Fallout games have seen an uptick in sales recently in Europe, and a big portion of this could be attributed to the Amazon Prime Video Fallout series.

According to GSD data (via GamesIndustry.biz), sales for Fallout 4 have risen by 7,500% week-on-week across Europe. Sales include both physical and digital copies sold in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and Germany.

It's worth nothing that these sales likely aren't all contributed to the show. All of the Fallout games are on...

Sony's Stellar Inzone Gaming Earbuds Are On Sale For The First Time

Sony launched the Inzone Buds late last year, offering a sleek and small alternative to traditional gaming headphones. These earbuds are aimed at PC players, though they also work well on PS5. Since they're equipped with the same drivers as the popular WH-1000XM5 earbuds and utilize Sony's excellent noise-canceling tech, they're an easy recommendation for those who discerning listeners who prefer earbuds. Fast forward to today, and the Inzone Buds are getting their first discount, bringing...

How to get a Stormblood (Eureka) relic weapon in FFXIV

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You’ll need to explore Eureka to get this flashy weapon

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Souls-Like Metroidvania The Last Faith Is Getting A $50 Collector's Edition

Metroidvanias are everywhere these days, but if you're looking for a rock-solid fusion of that genre with Souls-like gameplay, then you can grab a preorder for the upcoming physical release of The Last Faith. While the game was released last year as a digital-only title for $28--you can get it for $21 at Fanatical--anyone looking to keep a physical collection can get their hands on a standard and special-edition release next month.

Arriving on May 24, the Nycrux edition of The Last Faith...

Scream Star Melissa Barrera Wants To Be In Scary Movie 6

After an 11-year hiatus, there's another installment of Scary Movie in the works. And if Paramount is looking for a new lead actress, former Scream star Melissa Barrera is open for the chance to star in Scary Movie 6 and spoof her former franchise.

"I always loved those movies," said Barrera when asked about the possibility of jumping franchises by Inverse. "When I saw it announced, I was like, 'Oh, that would be fun. That would be so fun to do.'"

The original cast of the Scary Movie franchise...

This Dungeons & Dragons Board Game Is Over 50% Off At Amazon

If you're interested in the world of Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start, one beginner-friendly experience to consider is Dungeons & Dragons: The Yawning Portal. This tabletop strategy game tasks you and up to three friends with running a tavern to nourish weary travelers. Though it's certainly not as dynamic as D&D proper, this board game should scratch a similar itch for fans of role-playing strategy games. Plus, The Yawning Portal introduces players to a bunch of species and...

5-Hour Energy Launches "Gamer Shot" Line With 230 MG Of Caffeine In Each

The energy shot company 5-Hour Energy has announced its latest product, and it is geared towards gamers. The "Gamer Shot" lineup, as it's called, include three new flavors, and each has a whopping 230 mg of caffeine.

These shots are being sold under the pretense that they can "help gamers stay focused and energized during their gameplay sessions."

5-Hour Energy claims its products don't necessarily lead to "the jitters or the crash." Jeff...

Starfield Will Get Some "Really Good" Updates Soon Says Todd Howard

In a recent interview, Todd Howard said that new "really good" updates for Starfield will be announced soon. He shared no other details on what these updates could be.

In conversation with IGN, Howard discussed what Bethseda is working on currently. He said that the primary developmental focus is currently on Elder Scrolls 6, though updates for Fallout 76 continue. He hedged on any specific details about Fallout 5, saying, "I'm going to avoid putting dates on anything." Finally he said that,...

WoW Dataminers Think They've Discovered A New Playable Race

World of Warcraft's The War Within expansion is set to officially introduce one new playable race, but dataminers think they've discovered a second, hidden Allied Race that could become playable in the future.

The War Within just launched its public alpha test, and the dataminers over at Wowhead have wasted no time combing through the game's files to discover new armor sets, ability changes, and more. One of the most interesting discoveries so far is a new NPC race, the Harronir. They look to...

CoD: Warzone And MW3 Season 3 Reloaded Release Date And Details

The Season 3 Reloaded update should arrive to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Warzone, and Warzone Mobile next month. Here is everything Activision announced for the midseason content drop, including a new weapon, additional multiplayer maps, more game modes, and a new Zombies story act.

The midseason "Classified" sector of the battle pass unlocks on...

Banned NBA Player Jontay Porter Pulled From NBA 2K24 Roster

After receiving a lifetime ban for gambling on NBA games, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter will no longer appear in NBA 2K24. The forward-center reportedly bet on his own team to lose at one point as well as revealed private health information to a bettor.

Earlier this week, ESPN detailed the lifetime NBA ban for Porter, with the league adding its sharing details of its findings with federal officials. An official 2K statement was released confirming that Porter would also be pulled from...

Does Squirrel With A Gun, A Real Video Game, Have The Best Cover Art Ever?

Some games have vague and poetic titles, but not Squirrel with a Gun. It's exactly what the title suggests, a game wherein you take control of a fluffy rodent and unleash havoc around town with some serious heat. Originally announced for PC, console versions of the game were confirmed recently and preorders are now available. Look at this glorious cover art! If Squirrel with a Gun was a movie, Martin Scorsese would surely refer to it as, ahem, Cinema.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Returns To Bohemia Later This Year

Last week, Warhorse Studio posted a small teaser for its next game, which included a man sitting on a horse and nothing else. Today, Warhorse finally let us look that teased horse in the mouth, as the studio has unveiled Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which will launch on consoles and PC later this year.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will pick up right where the previous game left off, with players assuming the role of Henry of Skalitz as he attempts to avenge those he's lost. The story will be...

The World Of Minecraft Sounds Like A Must-Have Book For Fans

Minecraft is one of the wildest success stories in video game history. What started as a simple one-man project in 2009 ballooned into one of the best-selling games of all time that now ranks among the likes of Super Mario Bros., Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto V, and Pokemon Red/Blue as one of those rare generation-defining games for millions of players. An upcoming book, The World of Minecraft, will tell the story of the game's 15-year history, featuring art, development secrets, and interviews...

With Fallout 5 Coming, Bethesda Boss Explains Why Its Games Take So Long To Make

Bethesda Game Studios is planning to make Fallout 5 after it releases The Elder Scrolls VI, and as such, the next Fallout game is no doubt a long time off. Bethesda's Emil Pagliarulo, a veteran who has been with the company since 2002, discussed some of the factors that go into the development of a new Bethesda Game Studios title and why the process can take a while.

Responding to a fan on social media, Pagliarulo said--without being specific about any past or future game--that "development...

Cities: Skylines 2 devs apologize for state of game: ‘We let you down’

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The teams will be refocusing on fixing the game instead of releasing paid expansion packs

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Everyone’s hot for Hades 2’s Hephaestus

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Helloooo, Hephaestus

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