This Week in Gaming: 8th - 14th Nov 2021
The world of video games is ever increasing, with news on new games, expansions, and gaming hardware surfacing on the internet almost every day. And since everyone cant be online at all times, looking at everything that is being announced, we thought we should do something about it. So, to help bring the news to everyone, we are going to be updating the world about what all is happening in the gaming industry. Think of it as a recap.
So let’s begin!
Forza Horizon 5 Launched
When it comes to racing games, the Forza Horizon series is amongst the very best. The Forza Horizon series has managed to attract not only gamers but also fans of motorsports and car culture. The latest installment for the Forza Horizon series is Forza Horizon 5, and it is finally here.
Forza Horizon launched on the 5th of November, 2021, and it received a great reception. Even before the game launched, it gained a player count of over 800,000 as players who preordered the game got early access. It is safe to assume that fans have been anticipating Forza Horizon 5 for a long time.
Forza Horizon 5 is a major step up from the previous title. The upgrades in terms of graphics, map scaling, and effects are easily noticeable. The map is much larger and takes the driving experience to never before seen limits. There are also hundreds of new customization options that players can add to their cars.
Battlefield 2042 Early Access Gets Live Today
Battlefield 2042 is probably one of the most anticipated games of the year. The Battlefield community, including us, have been asking for a Modern Military style Battlefield game for over six years. While Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 5 were both great games, and they improved upon many aspects from previous Battlefield games, they did not manage to quench our thirst for a Modern Military Battlefield game.
The announcement for Battlefield 2042 caused tons of people to get super excited. The trailer for Battlefield 2042 generated a lot of hype, especially the Rendozook scene.
It seems that the wait is finally over. Players who have either pre-ordered the game or players with EA Play Pro access will be able to enjoy the game today, on the 12th of November, 2021. While we wait for a short while for the game to officially launch, we can watch our favorite YouTubers take a crack at the game.
Call of Duty Vanguard Released
Call of Duty is one of the most popular FPS shooters out there. When it comes to console, it is probably the most popular FPS shooter. Call of Duty has covered almost all aspects of and timeframes of wars that involve weapons. For this year, Call of Duty has taken on the World War 2 setting with Call of Duty Vanguard.
While a new Call of Duty game comes out every year, fans of the franchise are still super excited for each title. The latest installment for the Call of Duty franchise, Call of Duty Vanguard, is finally here launching on the 5th of November, 2021.
Tons of speculation was circulating the internet suggesting that Call of Duty Vanguard was nothing more than a reskin of the previous Call of Duty World War 2 title. While it is true that this year most of the Call of Duty fan base will be sticking to Warzone as their primary Call of Duty Game, Vanguard is also a solid game to get into.
Battlefield Revealed Some Portal Gameplay Footage on Twitter
While battlefield fans are super excited for Battlefield 2042, one of the most hyped features of the game is the Portal Mode. This mode allows players to customize the game according to their desires, bringing back weapons, skins, and vehicles from old battlefield titles like Battlefield 3 and Battlefield Bad Company. Battlefield recently revealed some Portal gameplay footage on their official Twitter and it seems that it is going to be a blast of an experience.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Launched
Grand Theft Auto can be thought of as the ultimate sandbox experience for video games. The Grand Theft Auto series is also one of the most popular game series in the world. The last title was released back in 2013, and it still has consistent concurrent players.
Rockstar started teasing the next installment for the Grand Theft Auto series, which was later confirmed to be a remastered trilogy for the most iconic Grand Theft Auto games. These games are Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto San Andreas.
The Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Remastered is officially here, launching on the 11th of November, 2021. The reception of the trilogy from the community is great till now as it managed to maintain the retro/classic style of the games while making some quality of life upgrades here and there.
Fortnite Accidentally Gave the Rarest Item of the Game to Hundreds of Players
Fortnite is one of the most popular Battle Royale games because of the impressive and innovative building feature that they added to the game. Fortnite is also free-to-play, hence, most of the revenue from the game is generated through cosmetic items. Players of the game spend huge sums of money on rare and attractive in-game items.
Recently, Fortnite accidentally gave one of the rarest items of the game to hundreds of players. This item was the Axe of Champions, which is an item that is only given to the best teams in a given region. However, the item was quickly taken back from the players. This may be upsetting for some players but it is best for the overall in-game item system of the game. As the item is reserved for only a few worthy players, it should remain that way.
Travis Scott's Emote Removed From Fortnite
A Travis Scott concert was recently held at Astroworld Festival. When it comes to famous celebrities like Travis Scott fans tend to get super excited. This excitement sometimes may lead to some bad consequences. This is exactly what happened at this concert as a total of 9 people were killed due to being trampled.
Fortnite recently added a Travis Scott emoji in the "Daily Section" of the in-game shop. Taking into consideration the recent tragedy that took place, Fortnite decided to disable the "Daily Section". It was confirmed with a tweet that they will not be enabling it until the next refresh for the Daily comes.
Conclusion
That is it for this week but stay tuned as we are going to be bringing you more information on whatever is happening in the world of video games next week. Until then, let us know on any of our social media platforms, what you think of all of this. Do you think this week’s news has been exciting?
