Derek Nichols

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Senior Technical Writer at Blackbaud

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Destiny 2 Confirms Upcoming Reveal Event for The Edge of Fate

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Bungie teases The Edge of Fate for Destiny 2 alongside a livestream event. The former Codename Apollo expansion now appears to be officially known as The Edge of Fate. Interested players can get a glimpse at what's next for Destiny 2 on May 6. Bungie finally gives Destiny 2 players a glimpse at what's coming over the next year, revealing a special livestream event to reveal The Edge of Fate.
Tekken 8 Reveals Patch Notes for First 'Emergency' Update

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Tekken 8's Season 2 launch has caused player frustration and backlash due to gameplay changes. Bandai Namco's emergency update aims to address issues like throw mechanic uproar and game balance. Three main changes include increasing health, adjusting powerful moves, and balancing the Heat System. Bandai Namco reveals the first patch notes for Update 2.00.02, which attempts to fix numerous issues with Tekken 8's second season.
No More Room in Hell 2 REANIMATION Update Cinematic Trailer Revealed [EXCLUSIVE]

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Torn Banner Studios reveals its biggest update yet for No More Room in Hell 2, adding two new maps, new characters, and much more. After launching in early access back in October 2024 and adding new content and making improvements to the core experience each month after, No More Room in Hell 2 is preparing to launch its Reanimation update on April 15, marking the game's biggest jump in content so far.
Zenless Zone Zero Confirms Agent Banners for Version 1.7

1 week ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Version 1.7 of Zenless Zone Zero introduces new S-Rank agents, including Vivian and Hugo. The update brings back the Fall Guys-like mode called Bangboo Bash with an all-new ranked mode. HoYoverse teases Season 2 of Zenless Zone Zero with substantial changes to the core experience. Zenless Zone Zero reveals all the Version 1.7 details in a new special program livestream, confirming which agents and reruns they can expect to find as well.
FragPunk Confirms PS5 and Xbox Release Date

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

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Nintendo Clears Up Physical Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Confusion

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Nintendo clarified that the physical editions of Switch 2 games include both base game and an upgrade pack on one game card. Switch 2 Edition games offer a performance boost and new content for certain games like Super Mario Party Jamboree. Some publishers may opt for download codes in physical packaging, but Nintendo-published games will have all content on the game card.
Zenless Zone Zero Confirms 1.7 Special Program Livestream Date and Time

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Zenless Zone Zero confirms a new livestream event to detail the upcoming Version 1.7 update. The livestream is set for April 11 and will reveal new characters, story, events, and more. Later that day, HoYoverse is holding another livestream for Zenless Zone Zero coming to the Xbox platform. HoYoverse confirms the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero special livestream to detail all the new content and changes coming within the rapidly approaching Version 1.7 update.
Zenless Zone Zero Season 2 Reveals Major Content and Massive Gameplay Changes

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

A new Dev Talk video unveils major gameplay changes for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.0, including new zones and map improvements. Season 2 introduces a new area, Waifei Peninsula, and reveals secrets about the game's story and characters. Agent updates feature Yixuan and the Angels of Delusion, with a teaser trailer for Season 2 releasing on April 13.
April 12 Is Going to Be a Big Day for Bungie's Marathon

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

Bungie announces a Marathon livestream date for a new gameplay reveal on April 12 at 10AM PT. Marathon is a sci-fi PvP extraction shooter set on Tau Ceti, with hints of Destiny features. The announcement comes with a short teaser trailer hinting at two runners battling prior to extraction. Bungie announces a new Marathon livestream date where the studio will finally reveal new gameplay of the upcoming shooter.
April 11 Will Be a Big Day for Zenless Zone Zero

2 weeks ago | gamerant.com | Derek Nichols

HoYoverse announces a Zenless Zone Zero Xbox special April 11 livestream event. HoYoverse also teases new updates during livestream, potentially revealing future game content. Zenless Zone Zero coming to Xbox follows in the footsteps of one of HoYoverse's other popular games, Genshin Impact. HoYoverse announces a special livestream event on April 11, to finally reveal the arrival of the Xbox version of Zenless Zone Zero alongside other new updates.