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Blizzard has released the first episode of its new Overwatch 2 anime series, Genesis.  Today's episode is the first of three, and together, the series will focus on Omnic robots and how they went from human-made creations to what they are in the world of Overwatch 2. In Episode 1, Omnica Corp Scientists finally reveal the next generation of Omnics and it doesn't take long for them to ponder whether what they have done is good for society or the start of a new crisis.  Check out Episode 1 of Genesis: An Overwatch 2 Anime Series for yourself below:  While waiting for the next episode, read Game Informer's Overwatch 2 review and then check out our exclusive hands-on preview of the upcoming PvE story content hitting Overwatch 2 this August.  Editor's Note: The text of this article has been updated to...

Blizzard has released the first episode of its new Overwatch 2 miniseries, Genesis.  Today's episode is the first of three, and together, the series will focus on Omnic robots and how they went from human-made creations to what they are in the world of Overwatch 2. In Episode 1, Omnica Corp Scientists finally reveal the next generation of Omnics and it doesn't take long for them to ponder whether what they have done is good for society or the start of a new crisis.  Check out Episode 1 of Genesis: An Overwatch 2 Miniseries for yourself below:  While waiting for the next episode, read Game Informer's Overwatch 2 review and then check out our exclusive hands-on preview of the upcoming PvE story content hitting Overwatch 2 this August.  What do you think of Episode 1? Let us know in the comments...

Despite having pretty enjoyable gameplay, AEW: Fight Forever is woefully light on features and modes. That gets remedied a bit with the announcement that Stadium Stampede is hitting the game in an upcoming free update.  Stadium Stampede sees up to 30 wrestlers compete in a free-for-all inside a giant empty stadium. Like the real-life version, insanity is the name of the game, as players can assault each other using whatever is around them, whether it's chairs, tee shirt guns, Molotovs, golf carts, or even ride atop a horse. The last competitor standing wins, and the reveal trailer sells how much of a goofy mess it’s going to be (in a good way, hopefully).  Unfortunately, there's no release date for this update other than that it's coming soon. AEW: Fight Forever has other DLC heading its way in the form...

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Capcom has formally revealed the first fighter joining the Street Fighter 6 roster post-launch, and it's Rashid, a returning fighter who first appeared in Street Fighter 5.  Rashid hits the game on July 24, so there are still a few weeks to go until he's playable. All owners of the game's Deluxe Edition, Ultimate Edition, and Year 1 Character Pass can play as him. You can also play Rashid for up to one hour for free using a Rental Fighter ticket, which is obtainable in the in-game Fighting Pass.  Check out the Street Fighter 6 Rashid gameplay trailer below for a look at what to expect:  Rashid will be playable in all three of Street Fighter 6's modes: World Tour, where he'll be added to the story mode with unique moves for your custom avatar, the Fighting Ground as...

Elden Ring has dropped to its lowest price ever in the UK with this latest early Amazon Prime Day deal....

Let us consult the Steam charts....

If Ubisoft's summer showcase was any indication, it's going all-in on Assassin's Creed. But a recent report from Kotaku suggests that the company's commitment to the franchise might be going even deeper than we thought; Ubisoft has recently begun the process of remaking Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag.  The remake is currently in "its earliest stages," Kotaku reports, so details are scarce, and we won't be seeing it officially for a few years. A team at Ubisoft Singapore, a branch that has contributed to almost every mainline Assassin's Creed game, is said to be heavily involved. Most notably, Ubisoft Singapore worked on the creation of naval combat for Assassin's Creed III and IV, a success that would place it at the head of development for Ubisoft's naval-focused game, Skull and Bones. Of course, Skull and Bones is now notorious for its years of repeated delays...

Life Is Strange: Steph's Story is a worthy extension of the games, and further proof that the Life Is Strange series is still trying to push the industry forward....

Prime Day starts next week....