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Doom: The Dark Ages Players Are Missing One Of Eternal's Best Weapons

1 day ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Doom: The Dark Ages players miss the Meat Hook from Doom Eternal for its unique functionality and movement options. The Shield Saw Charge in The Dark Ages serves a similar purpose but doesn't offer the same swinging ability as the Meat Hook. The Meat Hook's absence leaves a gap in movement mechanics, affecting how players navigate levels in Doom: The Dark Ages.
Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers Have Their Own Easter Egg

1 day ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Pairing Nintendo Switch 2 controllers with the console will produce unique sounds that can be used to create a musical scale, according to the latest video posted by Nintendo ahead of the console's launch. With support for up to four controller pairings, Switch 2 users can use this musical Easter egg to recreate some of their favorite tunes in this fashion.
Steam Debunks Reported Data Breach

2 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Steam addresses reports of a data breach affecting SMS text messages sent to customers. None of Steam's systems were breached as part of the leaks. Steam stated that no Steam account information or passwords are currently at risk. Valve debunked reports that over 89 million Steam accounts were at risk due to a data breach of SMS text messages that were used as two-factor authentication (2FA).
Square Enix Has Good News for Xbox Fans

2 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Square Enix's new three-year plan focuses on multiplatform game releases, including Xbox Series X/S. Major franchises like Final Fantasy will be part of the multiplatform approach. The company aims to expand its footprint by releasing titles on Xbox and PC as well as PlayStation and Nintendo.
Some Doom Fans Are Canceling Their Dark Ages Pre-Orders

3 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

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Nintendo Reveals Helpful Switch 2 Battery Feature

4 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Nintendo revealed a surprising new feature to help extend the battery life of the Switch 2 console, as the company will give users the option to stop charging the system once it reaches 90% battery capacity. This option would not only help with Switch 2 upkeep in the long term, but also conserve energy even when plugged in. Leading up to the launch of the Switch 2, Nintendo has shown off a few nifty tricks that the Switch 2 can do out of the box.
Final Fantasy 14 Players Will Have A Chance To Get A New Emote Soon

4 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

The Make It Rain Campaign returns to Final Fantasy 14 from May 19 to June 11, with 50% more MGP from Gold Saucer activities. Players can earn the new Overreact emote and King Elmer III Triple Triad Card during this year's event. The campaign also overlaps with the launch of Patch 7.25, introducing the Occult Crescent field operation.
Nintendo Switch 2's Home Menu Has A Nifty Feature

5 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

The Nintendo Switch 2 Home Menu can be navigated with the Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode, according to a new video released by Nintendo on social media. The Switch 2 Joy-Con video showed how users can navigate the Home Menu once Nintendo's upcoming console hits store shelves on June 5. As the successor to the original Switch, the Switch 2 contains several upgrades from its predecessor.
World of Warcraft Player With Disability Completes Elite PvP Set After 9 Years

5 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

Despite a disability from medical malpractice, a WoW player earned an elite PVP after 9 years. World of Warcraft introduces its first new PVP battlegrounds with Patch 11.0 after 6 years. World of Warcraft's upcoming Rotation Assistant feature may be helpful to players with disabilities. Despite dealing with a disability that was caused by medical malpractice, a World of Warcraft player completed an entire elite PVP set after nine years of attempts.
The Case For/Against Final Fantasy 17 Having Clear Character Archetypes

5 days ago | gamerant.com | James Ratcliff

The Final Fantasy franchise is, by design, known for changing how it approaches each mainline numbered entry, despite the loose connections and references that bind them together. In most Final Fantasy games, the Job system is either utilized as part of the core gameplay loop or ignored in favor of unique systems that encourage player creativity.