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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 01:22

League of Legends: Wild Rift Open Beta Kicks Off Later This Month

Written by Liana Ruppert

Riot Games has been hard at work expanding the League of Legends universe, and one of the ways that the studio is doing so is with Wild Rift. For those interested in seeing what the more portable version of League has to offer, the League of Legends: Wild Rift open beta kicks off later this month.

The open beta for North America begins on March 29. All players will have full access to the game on Android and iOS devices. For those who are curious, League of Legends: Wild Rift brings the skill-based 5v5 MOBA experience from League of Legends and puts it in the palm of a player's hand with this mobile experience. This isn't just some simple port; Wild Rift has been rebuilt from the ground up specifically with mobile technology and mechanics in mind.

With smooth controls tailored to Android and iOS systems, League of Legends: Wild Rift will offer a similar experience to the vanilla game – just now on the go.

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I'm not going to say who my go-to champion is because it would damage my gamer cred faster than anything I've ever said about Dragon Age 2, but it is cool to see the world of League of Legends in this mobile format. With Nintendo Switch popularity still at an incredible high, playing games on the go is even more of a priority following a long history of handheld gaming devices.

While this isn't available on the Switch, some mobile phones (and tablets) are pretty massive. Playing League of Legends when traveling sounds nice for those who enjoy the MOBA, it's even better for people like me who are working from home and their work station is the same as their gaming station. That's been a huge appeal for the Switch for me, taking a break from my PC to enjoy games in a different setting. While I'm still on the fence if I want to devote even more time to League of Legends, the option to play elsewhere is a nice one to have.

What are your thoughts on League of Legends: Wild Rift and how Riot Games has been expanding this universe? What other experiences would you like to see feature some of our favorite champions? Sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below!

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:14

How The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Paved the Way for Breath of the Wild

Written by Dalton Cooper

While the games are very different, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword still paved the way for the mega-popular Breath of the Wild.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:21

Xbox March 2021 Update Adds Achievements to App, Prepares for New Headset

Written by Kean Sullivan

The next Xbox update releasing later in March includes a variety of impressive features, such as adding achievements to the Xbox app.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:30

Pokemon: Every Gen I Mega Evolution, Ranked | Game Rant

Written by Thomas Bowen

The introduction of Mega Evolutions to the series helped to breathe new life into these classic first gen Pokemon, but which ones benefited the most?

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:31

God of War is a Prime Contender for PC, But There's One Reason It May Not Happen

Written by Charlie Stewart

2018's God of War may be a top contender for a PC port, but there's one main reason fans may not see the game leave consoles for some time.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:37

Complete Yakuza: Like a Dragon Voice Actor Cast | Game Rant

Written by Daire Behan

With one of the series' most ambitious stories yet, here is a full breakdown of the cast of Yakuza: Like a Dragon now that it has hit PS5.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:42

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s Campaign Was Misunderstood

Written by Richard Warren

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s campaign may not be the series’ most popular story mode, but it is undoubtedly one of the most interesting.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:49

Comparing the AMD RX 6700 XT to the Nvidia RTX 3070 | Game Rant

Written by Mohd Usaid

Nvidia's RTX 3070 and AMD's RX 6700XT are currently the two kings of budget GPUs, and it'd be interesting to pit them against each other.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:56

Pokemon GO: Beldum Incense Day Date and Details | Game Rant

Written by Denny Connolly

Pokemon GO trainers can now view the full schedule and all the bonuses for the upcoming Beldum-themed Incense Day in the mobile AR game.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:56

Last of Us 2 Dev Reveals Design Element That Took Longest to Get Right

Written by Chris Davenport

The Last of Us 2 co-director reveals that the most difficult to implement mechanic of the survival-narrative is something that's taken for granted.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 23:58

What Valheim's Content Roadmap Tells Us About the Game's Future

Written by Martin Docherty

Valheim has a really comprehensive content road map for 2021, and it gives some intriguing clues as to where the game might be going.

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Monday, 08 March 2021 22:33

Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 6 Kicks Off With Single-Player Experience

Written by Brian Shea

Following the arrival of Marvel's Galactus to the Apollo island, the Zero Point was exposed and damaged, which altered the island in multiple ways. Agent Jones' attempt to fix it summoned hunters across various realities (including Din Djarin from The Mandalorian) to the island. The Galactus threat may have been stopped by the Avengers, but the Zero Point is becoming less stable with each passing day, and now, Fortnite's Zero Crisis Finale is ready to begin in Chapter 2 - Season 6 next week.

To kick off Season 6, you play through a single-player conclusion of Agent Jones' mission in the Zero Crisis Finale. While we don't know much about what Season 6 has in store for us, Epic Games says it will have more details about the global premiere of the event, showcasing the most ambitious story cinematic in Fortnite to date. Epic Games also says the events of this event will shape reality as we know it, so expect fireworks.

With Season 6 right around the corner, Epic is reminding everyone to wrap up their Season 5 Battle Pass quests, including Beskar Quests to complete Mando's Beskar armor and unlock The Child Back Bling. Additionally, Epic Games has discounted Exotic Weapons to their lowest prices ever to let you cash in your Bars before the reset at the end of the Season.

To this point, Chapter 2 has introduced myriad crossover characters, with Deadpool, Captain America, Blank Manta, She-Hulk, Groot, Storm, Doctor Doom, Mystique, Wolverine, Iron Man, Mandalorian, Kratos, Master Chief, Daryl Dixon, Michonne, Predator, T-800, Sarah Connor, The Flash, Ryu, Chun-Li, Ellen Ripley, Ant-Man, and more joining what is quickly becoming gaming's most ambitious crossover title (though Super Smash Bros. Ultimate might have something to say about that).

Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 6 kicks off on March 16. Whether you're talking the heroes and villains of Marvel, the combatants of Street Fighter, or the console mascots Kratos and Master Chief, Chapter 2 has already seen a huge collection of crossover characters. Which characters would you like to see make an appearance in the sixth season of Fortnite Chapter 2?

[Source: Epic Games]

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