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mobile Free Fire

2026’s top 10 mobile game downloads (so far): Free Fire Max, Block Blast, Roblox, Arrows, Subway Surfers, more

  Now we’ve got six months of 2026 data, let’s have a little dig through AppMagic and see where we’re at. Remember, these are estimates for the first six months of this year, from January to the end of June, and are unlikely to be exact figures – but this AppMagic data is still broadly indicative of the shape and...

3 months ago 👁 167
gaming Fortnite

Fortnite just made late-game battle royale matches sweatier, with "less time to rotate"

Fortnite has received a huge shake-up to its battle royale mode, with late-game storm circles closing faster than before. While moving around the map early on will feel the same as it currently does, Epic notes that "as the match goes on, you'll have less time to rotate late." Sucks for someone like me who [...]

3 months ago 👁 81
gaming Dota 2

Failed DotA Card Game Artifact Mysteriously Has 10,000 Players

Some among you may remember Artifact, Valve's oft-maligned attempt to enter the digital trading card game market using the DotA IP. The game's announcement in 2017 was met with groans from the live audience assembled at The International, DotA's premier esports competition, which proved a portent of the game's fate.

3 months ago 👁 143
gaming

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players want you to please stop voting for Nuketown, Hijacked and Raid every match

The recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PlayStation ports have been incredibly popular, but that influx of players also reminded everyone that - classics or not - players will simply keep choosing the same few maps every match. Read more

3 months ago 👁 10
gaming Street Fighter 6

Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem bolster a strong quarter for Capcom, as Monster Hunter and Street Fighter sales hit record highs

Capcom has released sales figures for two of its latest releases - Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem - in the company's Q1 2026 financial report. Both are doing well. Read more

3 months ago 👁 136
gaming League of Legends

League of Legends Worlds Tickets Are Being Scalped for Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Tickets to League of Legends' upcoming World Championships are being resold for a staggering markup, with some priced over $100,000. The annual League of Legends event is set to begin in October and run through November.

3 months ago 👁 117
gaming

COD Warzone Drone Labs Garage Door Code Solution

Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk receives a new POI in Black Ops 7 Season 5, bringing Loot Drones to the map for players to shoot down for some neat loot and rewards. That's not all, however, as this POI also introduces a new Easter Egg, one that gives players access to the JLTV and a free Weapon Charm. Here's how to o...

3 months ago 👁 424
gaming

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Players Are Begging People To Stop Voting For The Same Three Maps: ‘Literally So Annoying And Borderline Unplayable’

It's 2012 all over again as people keep voting for Nuketown, Raid, and Hijacked match after match

3 months ago 👁 16
gaming League of Legends

League of Legends Worlds resale tickets soar to $169k, as scalpers cash in

I'm the first person to admit that I am macabrely curious. I silently love watching drama from afar, not particularly enjoying others' suffering, but enjoying the fact that there's something to talk about. I knew for a fact that, when League of Legends Worlds tickets went live on Friday July 24, I'd be doomscrolling on...

3 months ago 👁 123
gaming

Best FG42 Loadout in Black Ops 7 (Multiplayer & Zombies)

The FG42 returns to Call of Duty after a long hiatus. This weapon, which fans of World at War might recognize, has returned to Black Ops 7 with Season 5. If you're interested in unlocking this Assault Rifle, or you want to find the best FG42 class setup for Multiplayer and Zombies, then we've got you covered. This weap...

3 months ago 👁 20
gaming Fortnite

Common Mistakes Players Make During The Final Circle in Fortnite

When it comes to Fortnite, one of the hardest and most challenging stages of the game is the final few circles. The endgame is where players' skills are truly put to the test, and while some players may find themselves securing a Victory Royale, others may be making key mistakes that cost them the win. Here are some co...

3 months ago 👁 86
gaming Fortnite

5 Habits That Quietly Give Away A Fortnite Player’s Skill Level

Fortnite is only getting more competitive day by day, with players from all around the world jumping in to compete in Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, and even Tournaments. Players come from all different skill levels, and while it's often hard to tell who is better than you before engaging them in battle, there are...

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