Get in while it’s hot Now that the ban on game consoles in China is up, Sony is gearing up to get their systems on shelves there.Bloombergreports that Sony has formed two ventures with Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group to start selling PlayStation systems, with the Japanese company having a 70 percent stake in one venture, and a 49 percent in the other. Sony rose the most in two months following this news....

Counter Strike 2 News We finally have a host and location for the next CS2 Major: StarLadder and Budapest, Hungary! Beloved tournament organizer StarLadder has a storied history in Counter-Strike but the organizer took a step back from the esport in 2019. Now, they’ve returned with a bang: StarLadder will host the second CS2 Major of 2025 in Budapest, Hungary, running from Nov. 24 to Dec. 14. The Budapest Major will follow the return of the StarSeries & i-League in October — one of the longest-running tournament series in Counter-Strike — with today’s announcement coming four months after the organizer was acquired by NODWIN Gaming....

Happy Monday, Destructoid! In the event that you were too busy huffing ether to pay attention to theSpike TV VGA’sthis weekend, Max and I have managed to condense the only important parts (i.e., the trailers) into a simple, brief, and only mildly offensive ten-minute segment. Aren’t you proud of us? …Please say yes. In other news, Destructoid announcedits nomineesfor Game of the Year today, a handful of video gamescame outthis week,Metal Gear Rising: Revengeancehas replacedMetal Gear Solid: Rising, and for once, 4chan used its powers for good and got the next best thing to aHalf-Life 3confirmation from Gabe Newell....

And probably super tasty The guys behindSurgeon Simulator 2013had a special cake made to celebrate the game’s success. It’s themed after what you do in the game, and well, it’s pretty damn gross. So gross that I put it below the fold in case you’re a big baby that can’t handle gross looking things. Baby. My mates brother was one of the makers of the surgeon sim, they had this cake made to celebrate it’s success[Reddit]...

Gaming News “This partnership is about more than just gaming — it’s about leveraging the power of gaming to drive real-world impact.” Columbus, OH – June 01, 2025 —efuse is excited to announce a new partnership with the Waterstone Impact Fund, marking a major investment to help grow the business and expand its positive impact in the gaming world. What is efuse? efuse helps brands connect with gamers in simple, authentic ways....

Valorant News Riot Games has revealed multiple two-week long VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 kick-off events across every International League. We have been given our first look at how the 2024 VCT will operate. Riot Games has announced the year-long schedule. There are your typical International League splits, and special VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 kick-off events across each league to get the ball rolling. Within that schedule, you’ll find Masters event inMadridandShanghai....

–Dinorachareviews indie puzzle game,Superliminal. –Black Red Gamingcontinues ranking theMetal Gearseries games with this blog aboutMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. –Kerrik52reviewsSalt & Sanctuaryas part of his Traveler in Playtime review blogs. –Black Red Gamingcontinues adding some games to his collection of must-play video games list. –Samurai100shares moreArk Survival Evolvedstories with us. –Spazzzh20discusses a list of the best games each year since 2000, with this blog focusing on 2003....

Gaming News Microsoft is killing off Xbox Live Gold for a new, entry-level tier called Xbox Game Pass Core. What’s the changes? Let’s look. Eternally confused about each major console’s subscription models and how they shake out? Well, things are going to get worse before they get any better. Xbox announced today the shuttering of its Xbox Live Gold brand and plan, in lieu of a new gold standard: Xbox Game Pass Core!...

CS:GO News Players share their thoughts on the 2023 Player break which will take place from June 12 – July 20, 2025. The Counter Strike Professional Players Association (CSPPA) recently announced the dates for the 2023 CS: GO player break which will take place before the CS: GO Major next year. One of the reasons for this decision was the community discussion on the teams' performance (or lack thereof) post-Major....

Valorant News BBL Esports paid tribute to Turkish streamer Jrokez following his passing. In a heartfelt homage, the team went on to win their match. In the opening match of the VCT EMEA: Stage 2 Playoffs, BBL Esports honored Turkish streamer Oğuzhan “Jrokez” Dalgakıran, who passed away on Aug. 20, by bringing his photograph on stage. Additionally, all the players wore a white thread to pay tribute to his memory....

Live at BlizzCon Live on stage at BlizzCon, theHearthstoneteam announcedRastakhan’s Rumble, the next expansion for the game that was already spoiled by leaks. It’ll deal with the Trolls in the famous Stranglethorn Vale zone and will feature the new keyword “Overkill,” which gives you an extra ability if you deal over-damage: one example is the power to attack again. It’s supposed to go with the “showboating theme” of the expansion. Another single player component was teased: Rumble Run....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Chicago Fire season 13, episode 21.Ahead of Sam Carver and Darren Ritter’s exit,Chicago Fireseason 13, episode 21, “The Bad Guy” effectively writes out 1 character. TheOne Chicago franchiseis not new to cast leaving throughout its more than a decade on the air. As ensemble procedurals, Dick Wolf knows that actor rotations are part of what keeps his show fresh and long running. That said, it would be an understatement to say that the last few years have been tumultuous at Firehouse 51, considering everyone that has left for various reasons....

Entertainment News During a panel at GalaxyCon, Charlie Cox claimed that Daredevil: Born Again would end after season two. However, fans are skeptical. Some Marvel fans may be sad to hear, but Daredevil star Charlie Cox said that the next season of Daredevil: Born Again would be the last, just after the show announced it had finished filming. However, some fans are not buying it. Charlie Cox claimed Daredevil: Born Again will end after second season During GalaxyCon, the popular actor, Charlie Cox, claimed that the second season of Daredevil: Born Again, which just finished filming, would be the final season....