The landscape of multiplayer games has changed significantly as more developers take on the games-as-a-service approach. So many multiplayer games look and feel much different in their current states compared to the launch product as new content, balance tweaks, and seasonal events transform the original experience. It's what entices player bases to stick around for the long-haul and how these gam... more.

They say there's no such thing as a free lunch, but whoever said that obviously doesn't play PC games. While you can't eat them, games often go free for a limited time on Steam. Case in point: this weekend you can grab the real-time strategy game Company of Heroes 2 for free. It's yours to keep and play forever, no strings attached.Company of Heroes 2 is a WWII-set RTS that first launched in 2013 ... more.

After a long hiatus, Capcom is bringing the Devil May Cry series back to its core storyline and set of characters in serious style. Set for a worldwide release on March 8, 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Devil May Cry 5 is the next major entry in the series, bringing back a sense of style and action that the series helped popularize since its debut in 2001. With multiple playable characters, new we... more.

It's safe to say the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy remaster was a success in the eyes of publisher Activision. But while fans enjoyed reliving their memories of the 32-bit platformers, many also wanted a similarly remade version of the 1999 kart racer starring every gamer's favorite bandicoot. Their wishes have been granted: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is slated to release June 21 for PS4, Xb... more.

It's quite exciting to say that Crackdown 3 is almost here. After continuous delays and development hiccups, the Microsoft exclusive open-world action game will launch early in 2019 for Xbox One and PC. It was first announced at E3 2014 and simply revealed to be a follow up in the franchise using a similar art style with a cooperative campaign and multiplayer. Since then, Crackdown 3 faced numerou... more.

Fortnite's big 7.00 update is now live, marking the start of Season 7 of the popular battle royale game. Developer Epic Games has introduced a wealth of new content to the title this season, from new pets, skins, and toys to a load of other cosmetics you can unlock through the Season 7 Battle Pass.Those certainly aren't the only new things in the game, however; Epic has also made some dramatic cha... more.

The 2018 Game Awards are taking place this evening in Los Angeles, and we're expecting a lot of news. Show organiser Geoff Keighley is promising 10 or more new game announcements, along with updates on games that have already been announced. Here in this post we'll round up all the biggest news from the show so you can get a quick overview of the main announcements.We already know the next Far Cry... more.

In addition to hosting 10 or more new game announcements, The Game Awards is also an awards show. It's right there in the name, after all. There are numerous categories, including Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score/Music, Best Performance, and of course, Game of the Year.Game of the Year nominees this year are Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Celeste, God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, Monster ... more.

Valve's popular tactical shooter, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, has gone free-to-play. Alongside the release of the new Danger Zone battle royale mode, the publisher announced that Steam users can now download and play CS: GO at no cost, while all existing players are automatically upgraded to Prime Status.As an added perk, those who've been updated to Prime Status are entitled to a free weapo... more.

Microtransactions are nothing new in the gaming world, but in 2018, the controversial business practice underwent a number of changes and evolutions from what we've seen in the past. As part of GameSpot's year-end features, we're looking at the current state of microtransactions in video games, including how they've been used in the big games of 2018, what's different, better, and worse than befor... more.