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There’s a lot of money in Twitch these days. In case the platform’s recent trouble with copyright lawyers wasn’t already an indication of just how much money, this recent report from SavingSpot certainly drives the point home. The biggest names on Twitch have seven-figure salaries, which sounds insane for folks just playing video games and streaming it live, but we’re pretty sure these figures are genuine. SavingSpot grabbed Twitch stats from TwitchTracker and TwitchStats for subscriber counts and viewer figures, although we hasten to point out that the following numbers are still estimates....

This week in Destiny 2, The Lie turns out to be a lie. Nobody saw that one coming. We learned a few things about what was going to happen to Destiny 2 going forward. We learned how Bungie would handle weapon and armor retirement by limiting the power level to which old Legendary gear could be infused. We think it’s a mistake that could completely explode in their face if they fail to produce newer and more amazing gear next season, but hey, what do we know?...

When THQ filed for bankruptcy in December 2012, the gaming world faced the possibility of losing one of the most well-known — but troubled — publishers in the industry. THQ was responsible for the release of such well-loved titles as the Saints Row series, Metro 2033, Darksiders and many WWE titles, and when the publisher’s studios and intellectual properties were sold off in auction in 2013, it looked as though THQ was gone for good....

Tom Cruise wanted to do barrel rolls. That’s one of the more singular moments Jennifer Connelly can remember about her time on Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to the 1986 classic. The opportunity to go flying with her legendary co-star had come about because Maverick features one of those classic movie moments. You know the type: a pair of old flames consider rekindling their romance as their single-engine aircraft drifts above the clouds and a lonely stretch of the Mojave Desert....

With the release of Total War: Rome Remastered, it’s time to revisit the classic city-building strategies of old. However, there have been some changes and tweaks to the overall mechanics, and some of those old strategies might not be as effective. Whether you’re playing as a Roman faction, storming Europe as a Barbarian faction, or conquering the Oases of the Middle East as the Seleucids, there are certain patterns to successful build orders....

The most colossal increase? For the first time in the streaming website’s history, Twitch surpassed three billion hours watched in a single quarter - in other words, within the first three months of 2020. The reports also indicate that all platforms experienced a significant boost in hours watched from February to March, surprising no one. Streamlabs’ report tracks the metrics of four game-streaming services and compares them. Twitch has come out the victor in all of the tracked categories, which include Total Hours Watched, Total Hours Streamed, and Unique Channels....

Streaming while driving is becoming a real issue for Twitch as IRL streamers continue growing in prominence. Today, Twitch banned yet another streamer who was reading chat and taking her hands off the wheel to adjust the camera. Unfortunately, the streamer was only one of many reckless drivers on Twitch. As a global platform, driving law vary from state to state and country to country. So far, we’ve seen Twitch take action when the streamers is caught breaking local motor vehicle laws on stream while dozens more reckless drivers around the world continue to put lives in danger....

Leading into today’s reveal and trailer for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, rumors indicated the possibility of a second, female playable character in the game. This led some to speculate that this year’s entry in the series would include a co-op mode similar to the one featured in last year’s game, Assassin’s Creed Unity. Co-op was a new idea for Assassin’s Creed last year, but Ubisoft has ultimately decided not to move forward with a co-op mode in Assassin’s Creed Syndicate....

The next special Pikachu is available to claim in Pokemon Sword & Shield, as you can now download one wearing the hat from the Unova series of the Pokemon anime. The Crown Tundra DLC for Pokemon Sword & Shield is only a week away. To promote the release of the DLC, The Pokemon Company is giving away special Pikachu that are wearing the caps worn by Ash in the Pokemon anime....

Unravel 2, also known as Unravel TWO, appears to have been leaked ahead of a likely announcement during Electronic Arts’ upcoming E3 press conference. A rating was published this morning on the ESRB, the United States video game rating board, website. Unravel 2’s title, its supported platforms, and a short description are revealed, showing how the sequel plans to double the Yarny fun of the original. According to the leaked ESRB rating, Unravel 2 won’t divert too far from the path of the original game....

Silver is an essential material in Valheim, available to players once they’ve crafted Iron tools and want to take the next step in improving their arsenal of gear and weapons. Finding Silver in the wilderness of Valheim isn’t a straightforward process. The material is often hidden underground and out of sight, located in the freezing Mountain biome. However, there are a few methods to make the process of finding silver ore a little easier....

If you want more boom for your buck, then VALORANT’s Raze is the perfect character for you. She’s loud, she’s proud, and she’s got enough explosives to sink the Titanic. However, like any of VALORANT’s agents, Raze’s playstyle and abilities can take some getting used to in order to fully reap their benefits and take down enough opponents on the battlefield. Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with this guide, which will help you take Raze to the next level....

Since its release in June, Valorant has become increasingly popular as an FPS game. Players can use unique characters such as Agent Jett with special skills to defeat opponents, and some fans are hoping that Riot Games will add skins specifically for these Agents. However, there may be an issue that keeps this from becoming a reality. Valorant has a way to change the cosmetic appearance of some aspects of the game — namely, the weapons that Agents fight with....

Valorant may have quieted down since its massive launch earlier this year, but the tactical and team-oriented shooter from Riot Games is still one of the success stories of 2020. The game is continuing to be supported, and now fans can look forward to public test servers in the near future for Valorant. Developer Riot Games posts a series on its website called “Ask Valorant,” a question and answer article that tackles inquiries from fans....

Inaros Prime arrives in Warframe today to give you an even tankier ninja mummy than you already had. Update 28.2.0 has arrived in Warframe, and with it brings a new frame that’s actually an old frame reborn. Inaros Prime is the latest Warframe to get a prime version, which often provides unique animations, better overall stats, and of course, a sweet new skin. Inaros has always been a highly coveted Warframe for its near-total indestructibility....

The Call of Duty: Warzone bunker hunt has reached the end of day five, and it threw a lot of what we thought we knew out of the window. Today brought another tape to pawntakespawn.com, but this one was very different than all of the others. That’s to say nothing of the earth-shattering surprise we found inside of the bunker. Black Ops Alternate Reality Game Overview For the past five days, we have been playing an alternate reality game that—we assume—will eventually lead us to the reveal of the next Black Ops game in the franchise....

Way back in July we reported that Activision’s marketing confirmed that a train was coming to Warzone, but since then…nothing—until now. Data miners are finally able to confirm that a subway system is coming to Verdansk, and it’s sure to change the way the game is played. As we stated in that report, data miners are bound to get their hands on the code of any battle royale game to see what they can dig up for fellow fans, much to the chagrin of game developers....

Two Warzone squads engaged in an epic car chase through the streets of Verdansk. It “felt like straight out of a Fast & Furious movie," wrote Reddit user Duldough in their post to the Warzone subreddit. It’s not hard to see why, as the video shows an epic car chase filled with whizzing bullets and massive explosions. Let’s set the scene. Duldough and partner are in a Tactical Rover. They spot an enemy squad in a Cargo Truck making their way through downtown Verdansk and immediately give chase....

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood is an action role-playing game set in the World of Darkness, and slated to release in just a couple of months. And while a creepy Werewolf: The Apocalypse trailer was shown over the summer, the developer has just released an extensive gameplay dive that shows off so much of what the title has to offer. Players take control of a werewolf named Cahal in Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood....

What are Facebook Reels? How to make Facebook Reels and share them .Tap Create from the Reels section on Feed Or tap the camera icon in the top right corner when viewing a reel. Add video to your reel: Tap the record button to add new video. Tap the photo icon in the left corner to add video clips to your reel. Add audio, text, effects, captions, or a timer to your reel....