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They probably don’t teach this in PR and marketing classes. In typical Valve fashion,Counter-Strike 2is officially released as of 4:40 p.m. ET on a Wednesday. The highly anticipated FPS sequel completely replacesCounter-Strike: Global Offensiveand brings graphical updates and new features to the competitive shooter. CS:GOis officially no more, as it will automatically change toCounter-Strike 2in your Steam Library.CS2is completely free-to-play, though players can purchase an optional $14.99 Prime Status upgrade. It appears Prime Status will feature its own special matchmaking and enable Prime Status players to obtain exclusive item drops and weapon cases....

Please don’t suck Dara O’Briain will be hosting a new video game show,Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit, on UK TV later this year. The Edinburgh stage show is headed to TV Channel Dave and will initially consist of six episodes. Weekly team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon will guide celebrity guests through five rounds of “hilarious gaming contests,” supported by comedians Dara O’Briain and games-journalist-turned-comedian, Ellie Gibson. The contests will span a whole range of games, from retro titles to the latest AAA....

Right on time! Dead Risinghas always been a divisive series among gamers for one specific reason; it fostered a strict time limit. Instead of being given free reign over the game world, players were forced to complete tasks on time with harsh penalties for failure (often a game restart). The upcoming fourth game is forgoing the entire system. UnlikeDead Rising 3which offered the time limit as an option, Frank West is going to have all the time in the world to explore Willamette in the upcoming sequel....

10 million copies sold and counting For all of the complaining, there sure were a lot of us that gotDiablo III. Speaking to investors during Activision’s earnings call, CEO Bobby Kotick remarked that the game has sold more than 10 million copies, reports Joystiq. “Year-to-date,Diablo IIIis the top-selling game overall based on enough meta, digital and retail sales in North America and Europe,” he said. While specifics weren’t disclosed, Blizzard president Mike Morhaime expressed that more content is on the way in addition to what’s been done post-launch withmajor patches....

Old-school action with new-school references With a name likeDudebro — My Shit Is F*cked Up So I Got To Shoot/Slice You II: It’s Straight-Up Dawg Time, you know you’re in for something special. This is the project fromGrimoire Assembly Forge, a team made up of NeoGAF members who have turned a joke into an honest-to-goodness videogame. Well, maybe we aren’t quite there yet — this trailer shows real progress, however....

The New Foundation Evolution is now live inEA FC 25, and it allows one of your Squad Foundations items to get some handy upgrades. This is the first time EA Sports has released an evolution targeted towards a particular promo. As a result, the number of eligible items is less. In fact, the requirements of this evolution are pretty straightforward – it has to be a Squad Foundations item and shouldn’t have more than seven playstyles....

The SBC storage is one of the more exciting additions inEA FC 25‘s Ultimate Team, but it can be slightly confusing for many. The storage works as an efficient way to store your duplicate untradeables, which can’t be sold elsewhere. This space can store up to 100 duplicate cards. But what if you want to move one of those items to solve an SBC or move it to your club? Once you know the process, it becomes an easy job....

Everybody’s Super Sonic tapping Sonic Dashhas been announced for iOS as an endless runner, likely in the vein ofCanabalt. Not much is known about the title, but there is mention of a “frenzied 3D dash through … Seaside Hill.” In this case, I’m going to assume (and hope) that the “3D” is more of a reference to the art style rather than gameplay. Only iOS has been mentioned, but ifSonic Jumpis any indication, it should eventually come to Android devices as well....

Despite its status as an absolute banger in the early PC gaming era, the originalDoomleft a somewhat negative mark on the industry. Along withMortal Kombat, id software’s iconic FPS caused parents and US congressmen to gasp at all that 1990s digital violence. “Why can’t video games offer more intellectual stimulation?” one might say. Well, wonder no more. As noted byPC Gamer, there’s a mod you can get for the OGDoomthat will be a feast for art lovers....

We all need to relax sometimes. Whether you’re days away from a school exam, recently got married, or got into an argument that ruined your day, there are limitless reasons for sitting back, playing some fun games for a night, and returning to life’s usual grind. Thankfully, there are hundreds of games out there that you can start and play in one night. Here are ten of our top picks for the most chill, relaxing games you can finish in one night to end your day on a high note....

Gun 2: Hypergun Nothing — NOTHING — gets me going like neon, synths, and wanton violence. There’s something about that combo that’s so inherently visceral and primal that as soon as I see those lights and hear that robotic melody go, I start to lose my mind. It’s a beautiful mix. Hypergun, the frenetic new shooter from NVYVE Studios, hits all of those notes for me. I’m thinking it’ll hit some good ones for you, too....

43 Studios’ corporate speedrunner As an employee of sinister stationary supply company, HellO, you’ll be spending your days ascending the corporate ladder to escape from climbing hellfire.Hell of an Officeincludes dashing, hooking, and rocket-jumping mechanics to get you moving. It promises over 100 levels across 10 worlds. To keep you motivated, it will pit you against fellow worker drones with online leaderboards. There isn’t much information right now on what is going to be included in the Early Access, though a demo version featuring 60 levels did its rounds in 2021, and the studio suggests this version will have 100 levels across 10 worlds....

How does some bonus XP sound, divers?Helldivers 2developerArrowhead Game Studios announced via Twitterthat a bonus XP weekend will be in effect for the frantic third-person shooter effective immediately. The bonus XP will last through the end of February 18 and will grant all players XP and Requisition at a 50% multiplier on top of your base mission score. A true Hell According to Deputy Game Director Sagar Beroshi, a current problem is causing some player rewards to not pay out properly upon mission completion....