In the run-up to the release of Back 4 Blood at the end of last year, the hype had a lot of fans pretty excited. Originally touted as a spiritual successor to the much missed Left 4 Dead series, Turtle Rock Studios' cooperative zombie shoot-em-up had a lot to live…
For the past three and a half decades, Hideo Kojima has pushed the idea of video games as an art form, using his passion for film to fuel his work. With Death Stranding 2 rumored to be in development, as well as other projects in the works, the famed auteur…
Skyrim has cemented itself as one of the most popular games of all time as gamers still enjoy it more than a decade after its release. The action RPG has garnered a cult fan base which has grown significantly during this time. Skyrim was even one of the top 20…
Pokemon fans have a lot of different ways to show their love for the franchise, and this includes various types of art, such as paintings and figures. Those who love the Pokemon series have shown their creativity over the years by crafting amazing pieces honoring some of the most popular…
A lot of exciting game announcements were made in June 2022, and one of them was the reveal of Mojang's new action-strategy video game, Minecraft Legends. The game's announcement trailer was first revealed during the recent 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, and more information about the title was made…
Chinese AAA studio, Lightspeed Studios, announced that it is adapting a famous wuxia novel series into a martial arts game called Code: To Jin Yong. The demo trailer displays stylish combat that incorporates aggrandized aerial movements and combat, which are fairly common in wuxia cinema. While most action games tether…
Grand Theft Auto is a series that has spanned multiple generations of consoles, but many would agree that it really began to come into its own with GTA 3, which launched on the PlayStation 2. GTA 3 set the tone for the series since, combining violence, intrigue, and the irreverent…
It seems like every week YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect finds his way into the gaming news, and it is not hard to understand why. The six-foot eight-inch gaming personality is making a name for himself not only by playing games but also by making them. In addition to his AAA…
If there's one thing that can ultimately be said about Dungeons and Dragons, it's that the game can often require a multitude of paraphernalia in order to play effectively. In addition to dice sets and figurines, Dungeons and Dragons players can make use of a plethora of other tools to…
It has been five years since the initial release of NieR: Automata and in that time has become a cherished game thanks to its unique storytelling, gameplay, and soundtrack. The game has inspired everything from artwork and cosplay, to crossovers with other games, to having a NieR: Automata anime currently…
In 2016, an Epic Mickey Donald Duck-centered spinoff game was officially canceled after the publisher closed its doors. Now footage of the game has leaked online, giving gamers a taste of the Disney duck-based adventure they might have had. Disney is an otherwise very successful and very powerful company. It…
Storytelling in video games, whether environmental, character-based, narrative arc, or otherwise, has always been a strength of the industry, and This War of Mine is no different, containing a historical narrative focusing on the civilian experience of war. It is for this reason that Polish High Schools have decided to…
Every time a new console generation launches, the new designs are something that fans have to get used to. Fans were surprised by the Xbox Series X when it was officially revealed, even going so far as to compare the console to a refrigerator because of its size and vertical…
Dungeons and Dragons has remained one of the most popular role playing games in the world since its original release. The RPG relies on long campaigns, dynamic combat, and a lot of imagination. Indeed, dungeon masters in Dungeons and Dragons often go above and beyond to make the game as…
Nintendo recently hosted the Nintendo Direct Mini 2022 Showcase that showed off various video games that gamers can look forward to releasing on the Nintendo Switch. One of the games announced during Nintendo Direct Mini is Super Bomberman R 2, which will release in 2023. Super Bomberman R 2 is…
Bethesda and Tango Gameworks released Ghostwire: Tokyo in March to mostly positive reviews. The game follows a young man named Akito and his spirit partner KK as they work together to save Tokyo from a supernatural threat. While many reviews criticized Ghostwire: Tokyo's pacing, they praised its characters, world-building, and…
In 2014, Telltale Games' Tales from the Borderlands was released to relatively weak sales, making it likely that a follow-up would probably never happen. After nearly eight years, a new ESRB rating for the game indicates that the series could be coming back in a big way. The development history…
Details surrounding All Elite Wrestling's first pro wrestling video game, AEW Fight Forever, have been shared sparingly, despite a tentative release date still in 2022. What information has been shared tends to be done so accidentally through backstage interviews, livestreams, and leaks, as AEW Fight Forever had yet to secure…
Square Enix reveals the trailer for the spin-off title, Dragon Quest Treasures, at the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase, finally showing off some detailed gameplay footage and providing more information about the story. Though not a full-blown Dragon Quest game, Dragon Quest Treasures still looks to be a massive adventure…
In October 2021, Square Enix announced that a new Star Ocean game was in development at tri-Ace. Star Ocean: The Divine Force will be the latest main series release in the decades-old JRPG franchise, the sixth main series title overall. The plan was always to deliver Star Ocean: The Divine…
In the months since Elden Ring was first released, the game has garnered a massive amount of attention from the gaming community. With so much in-game content for players to dive into, Elden Ring has a comparatively broader appeal than previous FromSoftware titles. Though, there are fans who already want…
The first six months of 2022 are proving to be some of the craziest times in recent memory for professional wrestling, whether it be the first crossover show for AEW and New Japan Pro Wrestling or WWE celebrating 20 years of John Cena. One of the biggest shockers of the…
The blockchain has garnered the attention of countless cryptocurrency and NFT collectors since being brought to the stock market in recent years, with many people earning or losing money on the stock depending on timing. According to new data, NFT sales have plummeted like in the past, alongside the fall…
Lost Ark is receiving another major monthly update for the end of June that will introduce all sorts of new content for both raiders and solo players. This latest Lost Ark update features several new endgame raids, a solo dungeon, and all the usual bug fixes and gameplay tweaks to…
Marvel has been aggressively partnering with game publishers and developers to create a diverse range of licensed games based on The Avengers, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more. As exciting as it is for Marvel to explore a diverse range of genres for licensed games, however, there are traditional…
Like any competitive multiplayer games, Overwatch has seen plenty of character metas come and go as Blizzard continues to tweak and balance the game. Characters like Reaper, Lucio, Bastion, and Pharah got their moment in the sun for players looking dominate the DPS or support role. A new clip making…
Valheim players have an exciting, albeit dangerous, world to explore. Across the biomes in the game, players have to fight off difficult enemies in order to establish bases. Despite this challenge, players have created some incredible builds in their Valheim worlds. In the latest display of player creativity, one gamer…
Described as a mesmerizing life-simulation adventure game, Disney Dreamlight Valley, announced earlier this year, looks like a cross between Animal Crossing, Kingdom Hearts, and The Sims. A full release of Disney Dreamlight Valley comes next year, but fortunately for Disney fans, the game is getting an early access release this…
Popular streamers have come and gone from the Twitch platform over the years in an effort to bolster their careers with jumps to YouTube, but some call the Amazon streaming giant their permanent home. One prominent Twitch streamer known as Dimitri "GreekGodx" Antonatos has remained on the platform for a…
The Mario + Rabbids series of crossover strategy games has been one of gaming's biggest surprises in recent years. Despite many criticizing the odd collaboration between Nintendo and Ubisoft, Kingdom Battle's 2017 release saw critical and commercial acclaim with many praising the game's new characters and turn-based gameplay. Kingdom Battle's…
Since Valve's debut in the late 1990s, the studio has become one of the most ubiquitous names in gaming. Beyond the widespread success and popularity of its major franchises like Half-Life and Counter-Strike, Valve revolutionized the online marketplace for gaming with the launch of Steam in 2002. Many of the…
Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 3 started with a surprisingly calm opening. The map changed between seasons, but it took weeks before the new Vibin' questline gave the battle royale a direction for future map progression. Now the Zero Point is back to its old tricks and the Reality Tree is…
God of War: Ragnarok fans are eagerly anticipating news on the game, as well as an official release date for it. After a seemingly false rumor spread a few weeks ago that God of War: Ragnarok would be delayed to 2023, Bloomberg reported that its intended release date was then-currently…
Throughout the course of Elden Ring, the player—as the Tarnished—will face demigods, Omens, dragons, and all sorts of twisted creatures. Their rise to Elden Lord (or any other of Elden Ring’s endings) is an epic tale of defeating and defying gods, trying to sort out right and wrong in Elden…
The first official DLC for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles was shown off in a new trailer by Sega and Aniplex. A new character will be joining the fray first, and he's definitely a fan-favorite. Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles is a 3D fighting game based off of the globally…
In online gaming, there are more than a few ways in which players can mess with their opponent. One of the most common ways a player can jokingly troll their opponent is through "teabagging." For the uninitiated "teabagging" is a gaming term that involves one player, usually in an FPS…
Leaks have become a pretty common occurrence in the world of Genshin Impact, and they create tons of hype for the game's upcoming content. Over the last couple of months, numerous leaks have been hinting at a new major region that should arrive in the foreseeable future. In the next…
It’s been fifty years since Atari was founded, and, through the many ups and downs, the brand has managed to maintain at least some kind of relevance in the fast-paced and ever-evolving video game industry. Despite releasing the Atari VCS console in 2021, Atari’s most recognizable contributions to the industry…
Right now, Ubisoft and the Assassin’s Creed community are celebrating the franchise's 15th anniversary, highlighting certain games every week or so. This will culminate in September with a reveal of the future of Assassin’s Creed. Many believe this will tie into one or a number of rumored/reported projects like an…
2022 has already been a full year for Pokemon GO between major events and brand-new Pokemon joining the popular mobile game. Pokemon GO's "Season of Alola" event throughout the Spring brought the first members of the franchise's Gen 7 Alola region to the game. Niantic previously revealed that this year's…
Since TikTok's release in 2016, the social media platform has courted controversy in equal amounts to its increasing popularity. TikTok videos and livestreams are shared across the world, with over a billion viewers of the platform's content each month. Yet as those numbers continue to increase, so do the warnings…
One of the problems that the gaming industry has been attempting to avoid in recent years is a crunch culture. In terms of gaming, crunch often occurs when a development team is rushing to complete a title, involving employees working for lengthy amounts of time. One of the reasons some…
This past month saw Sony make some major changes to its PlayStation Plus subscription service by introducing three brand-new tiers for users to choose from: PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and PS Plus Premium. Regardless of which tier fans sign up for, though, they are all entitled to the…
Apex Legends Mobile has been out for a little bit now, with much of its current meta being currently decided. The game continues to grow, even adding Loba in its recent season update. However, the game has a long way to go before it ever catches up with the base…
Pokemon Unite's continually growing roster has featured plenty of fan favorites from throughout the franchise's storied history. The MOBA from TiMi Studios has introduced several starter Pokemon with Delphox coming as the most recent, as well as multiple Eeveelutions and even a handful of Legendaries. With the game adding new…
Kyle Rittenhouse, 17 at the time, was present during the Kenosha, Wisconsin riots of August 2020, armed with a semi-automatic rifle. Rittenhouse would shoot Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, and Gaige Grosskreutz during these events, with all but Grosskretuz passing away due to their injuries. During his trial, Rittenhouse would claim…
After months of rumors, Sony and Naughty Dog confirmed The Last of Us Part 1 at the Summer Game Fest. It’ll be launching on PS5 in September, also releasing later on for PC, and it allows players to experience the story of Joel and Ellie once again with several upgraded…
FromSoftware's Elden Ring has introduced millions of new players to the studio's brand of challenging, yet engrossing action-RPGs. It's safe to say that there may be quite a few Elden Ring players who are inspired to check out the rest of FromSoftware's catalog after finishing their adventures in the Lands…
For an MMORPG that has existed for nearly three years, Lost Ark has been fairly consistent in bringing new content to keep its players attached. While the game has just been made available to western players earlier this year, Lost Ark has actually been a big hit in South Korea…
Updated 6/29. It's been a rollercoaster 24 hours for the Boston, Massachusetts based development studio known as Proletariat, Inc. After four years, the studios' magic-based battle royale title Spellbreak is being shut down. The studio didn't give any reasons as to why their online game was coming to an end…
The two most important parts of every character's build in Genshin Impact are probably artifacts and weapons. While players can acquire a desired weapon by wishing on the game's limited weapon banner, getting the perfect artifact set can take hundreds of attempts in an artifact domain. Each set in the…
The world of Genshin Impact consists of seven different nations spread all over Teyvat. Each region in the game has its own symbolic element as well as a powerful Archon who serves as its main protector. Recent Genshin Impact rumors have been hinting that a new major region by the…
The next graphics card generation is tiptoeing ever closer, and the likes of Nvidia and AMD are preparing to launch their next graphical offerings within the next few months. That's not to say that current-gen hardware will cease to become available. In fact, Intel has yet to fully release its…
Though its market segment certainly did exist for a good long while before the Steam Deck made its way onto the market, the niche has now proliferated to an unprecedented level. New competitors to Valve's handheld gaming PC are coming at a brisk pace, and though the Deck remains one…
Not too many people had heard of 110 Industries when the publisher took to the stage at last year's Tokyo Game Show, though the man who they chose to kick off their 40-minute presentation needed no introduction. Legendary game developer Yu Suzuki's involvement with the company’s showcase led to muted…
Sony hasn't been shy about its attempts to break into the PC gaming space as of late. Following a series of high-profile game releases of former PlayStation exclusives such as God of War and Horizon: Zero Dawn, as well as the upcoming launches of Spider-Man and The Last of Us…
To some, it feels like approximately forever since Ebb Software first announced its biopunk survival horror game Scorn. Inspired by the works of H. R. Giger and surrealist Zdzisław Beksiński, the game and first trailer were revealed nearly eight years ago in 2014. After an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign, Ebb Software…
For those who want a little challenge from their games, there's always the option to attempt a speedrun in which, as the name suggests, the goal is to complete a game as quickly as possible. With Summer Games Done Quick 2022 going on right now, there are plenty of opportunities…
The concept of eating and drinking is not typically something that concerns most players of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim or any open-world RPG. It obviously injects some realism into the world, but unless fans are playing in Survival Mode which came with the Anniversary Edition of Skyrim, food and…
Elden Ring gives players a lot of freedom. The RPG is open world, allowing gamers to decide how they approach The Lands Between. There are also a number of different builds that can be made in Elden Ring, giving anyone the ability to play how they wish. Elden Ring also…
For those who enjoy a good speedrun video, the summer period is a great time to check out all sorts of games being challenged by only the best. With the charitable event Summer Games Done Quick 2022 now taking place, there are runs being conducted all the time. Of course…
Marvel and Overwatch are two extremely popular franchises with many passionate fans. While the franchises might not seem to be closely related, one gamer recently decided to copy a move made by Drax, a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, while playing as Wrecking Ball in a recent game.…
Elden Ring borrows many of its mechanics and systems from FromSoftware’s previous games, including the unique message system that allows gamers to indirectly communicate with each other. Like the Dark Souls games, Elden Ring players can leave messages on the ground with useful information, such as the location of an…
Whether it be one of the starters or just a creature they pick up on Victory Road, players of the Pokemon games have plenty of options to choose from during a playthrough. These Pokemon have often become the focus of fan recreations such as fusions and models. In the latest…
The animations in Elden Ring are one aspect that can be divisive among longtime fans of FromSoftware, although some do help to make combat feel fluid and rewarding. This is mostly due to the way that several animations are recognizable from earlier Dark Souls titles, but Elden Ring's unique animations…
The Persona JRPG series has recently been making waves online with official announcements that its different titles are being released on a variety of platforms. Atlus announced that Persona 3, 4, and 5 will be making it way to Windows, Xbox, Playstation 4 and 5, and Steam. Recently, the recent…
While the basic premise of everyone vs. everyone goes back a far way, the success of PUBG: Battlegrounds and Fortnite: Battle Royale set the course for the modern battle royale genre. Their success triggered a wave of competitors over the following years. This includes 2020’s Spellbreak, a free-to-play battle royale…
Earlier today, the latest beta for Overwatch 2 officially got underway. However, even though many fans are hyped for this new test of the upcoming game, a number of players continue to log in daily to play the original Overwatch. Recently, one player captured a clip from the 2016 title…
Within the last several years especially, Dungeons and Dragons has achieved newfound popularity within quite a short time frame. While the recent success of Dungeons and Dragons has introduced a litany of new players to tabletop RPGs, it's important to remember that the game itself has existed since the mid-70s,…
Genshin Impact's gacha-based system has put the playable roster into the main spotlight since it's the game's main source of revenue. In terms of rarity, characters can be divided into two main groups: five-star and four-star characters. Each Genshin Impact update has two different banner cycles that feature one or…
Between the game's sci-fi horror aesthetic and most of the developers' history on the Dead Space franchise, The Callisto Protocol has been getting plenty of comparisons to Electronic Arts' horror series. Striking Distance is looking to set the game apart, though, and has spoken about how it plans to do…
The Pokemon anime has been going strong alongside the popular games since shortly after the initial titles were released in 1996, and both the games and anime continue in tandem today. One Pokemon fan has noted that Ash Ketchum's lengthy run of being excluded from Pokemon video games is coming…
Among the issues being noticed by Halo Infinite fans are some desync problems causing unregistered hits and frustrated Spartans, but the desync continues despite occurring with some regularity. 343 Industries has detailed one key reason why Halo Infinite isn't fixed yet and players still come across these desync troubles today.…
The new PlayStation Plus tiers are now available worldwide and users can choose from three options – Essential, Extra, and Premium. Sony converted all existing subscriptions to the Essential tier and PS Plus members can upgrade to the higher tiers by paying the price difference between the two. While Essential…
While Genshin Impact runs on a very tight update schedule, the game releases only one major update per year. Each major update introduces a brand new main region to the game with Inazuma being the last addition. With the whole Inazuma storyline coming to an end, players are excited about…
Nintendo has been incredibly forthcoming as of late, releasing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s second trailer, hosting a Nintendo Direct focused on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and doing a second showcase on third-party titles. Despite this, there are still several Nintendo games fans want to see more of, including Bayonetta 3. Bayonetta…
A changing of the guard is nothing new when it comes to superheroes, with new names rising to take up the mantles of well-known heroes like Batman and Captain America. Thor is no different, with a unique mix of characters from Beta Ray Bill to Thor's friend Volstagg being worthy…
While the road for Overwatch 2 has been a long one, it is rapidly approaching its launch date. Originally revealed during BlizzCon 2019, the game has seen everything from high profile members of the development team depart like Jeff Kaplan, suffer through multiple delays, as well as undertake a number…
Pac-Man has grown into one of gaming's most iconic franchises since the titular character first stormed into arcades in the early 1980s. Throughout the 40-plus years since Pac-Man's arcade debut, the character has found himself in countless video games, animated series, and even in the Comic-Con Character Museum's Hall of…
Even though Cyberpunk 2077 has improved a lot since launch and CDPR has shifted its focus to CP2077’s first major expansion, no one will ever forget the launch. Many devs have worried about what could be the “next Cyberpunk,” which says a lot about its launch condition. Now, one recent…
As a tabletop roleplaying game with endless possibilities, Dungeons and Dragons is a game rife with artistic and creative fans. One such Dungeons and Dragons player just shared an adorable sculpted mini figure of a goblin bard created on a commission for a fellow fan. The Dungeons and Dragons mini…
While it may get more attention whenever it's running a mystery game promotion, the Epic Games Store gives away free games all the time. Typically speaking, the Epic Games Store gives away one or two free games per week, and whenever a new batch of free games are made available,…
Established in 2010, mobile game developer Niantic is best known for releasing the outrageously popular Pokemon GO in 2015. In addition, the studio announced an upcoming AR game called Peridot in April, with a full release coming later this year. However, the Android and iOS developer isn’t content with one…
Before the launch of the new PlayStation Plus tiers, access to online multiplayer and the free monthly games were the main selling point of the service. Now that PS Plus Extra and Premium are available around the world, users have multiple options to choose from, each offering unique extras. PS…
A new trailer from Monster Hunter's official YouTube channel has revealed some of the new monsters, locales, and story content in Monster Hunter Rise's upcoming Sunbreak expansion. The trailer also confirms the return of a notorious foe from 2019's Monster Hunter World: Iceborne that will arrive in the near future.…
Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle came as a quirky and unusual spinoff throwing Mario characters and Rabbids together in a turn-based strategy game reminiscent of games like XCOM. While the peculiar premise was met with skepticism early on, the game's release saw praise from fans and critics alike, even winning…
The tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons has some intricate maps that can be anything based on the imagination of the DM. One Dungeons and Dragons fan posted an image to Reddit of a 3D map they made out of a carton. Maps are used in every game session where they…
Dice are the most symbolic items connected with the popular table-top RPG Dungeons and Dragons, and although the game shares its multisided dice with many tabletop games, most players will think of Dungeons and Dragons when they see a D20. Players are free to interact with the game world of…
Microsoft recently revealed the rest of the new Xbox Game Pass games coming in the second half of June 2022, but some fans may have noticed that a game was missing from the lineup. Co-op escape room game Escape Academy was originally scheduled to launch on June 28 as a…
Pokemon GO’s Community Day is a time-honored tradition in the game, where Niantic highlights a specific Pokemon, increases the possibility of getting shinies, and gives evolutions of the featured Pokemon a special, sometimes meta-defining move. Past Pokemon GO Community Days have featured starters, pseudo legendaries, and other fan-favorite Pokemon. The…
Live A Live, the upcoming HD-2D remake of a classic JRPG by Square Enix, just received a playable demo ahead of its launch next month. Revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, the playable demo for Live A Live takes players through three unique chapters, with all progress carrying over to…
Tuesday's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase brought with it plenty of major reveals between old games being brought to the Switch and new adventures set to arrive in the coming months. Classic franchises like Mega Man Battle Network and Pac-Man World were confirmed to be coming to the console and Atlus…
Shortly after Rockstar Games launched Grand Theft Auto 5 in 2013, it released the game's online multiplayer component, Grand Theft Auto Online. Grand Theft Auto Online has proven to be a massive success for Rockstar Games, in turn giving GTA 5 unprecedented longevity. Grand Theft Auto Online is still going…
Sonic Frontiers has had fans talking throughout June due to the many reveals the game has seen this month. As part of the recent Nintendo Direct Mini, another Sonic Frontiers trailer has been shared that officially reveals new gameplay elements. Sonic Frontiers has kept its marketing rather vague up to…
Elden Ring is FromSoftware's first fully open world game in its current trademark style of difficult, dark-fantasy RPGs. To accommodate Elden Ring’s greater focus on exploration and discovery, some tweaks were made to the control scheme which would otherwise feel familiar to many returning Dark Souls players. A dedicated jump…
With each new region and new game in the Pokemon franchise, more Pokemon designs are released. As the franchise encroaches 1,000 creatures, players continue to re-imagine the ones that are already canon. These fusions tie multiple Pokemon designs together and typically produce an interesting result. One Pokemon fan recently showed…
Back in April, one of the most unlikely video game sequels in recent years was announced in the form of an April Fool's joke. Return to Monkey Island was first teased by series creator Ron Gilbert on April 1st before its official announcement on April 3rd, and was revealed to…
There are many perks to be signed up for Xbox Live Gold. An Xbox Live Gold subscription is necessary to play many Xbox multiplayer games online, plus it gives subscribers access to big discounts. Not only that, but Xbox Live Gold comes with a batch of free games every month,…
Fortnite, despite being on the cusp of five years old, remains one of the most widely played video games to this day. This is because in addition to its core gameplay, Fortnite is constantly spicing things up through things like new items and in-game limited-time events, with today kicking off…
Despite the fact that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were not featured in today's Nintendo Direct Mini, it's quite likely that Gen 9 games will soon get a new trailer, possibly even in the coming week. Considering that the June trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released at the beginning…
Combining multiple characters and monsters from horror movies, TV shows, and even anime, Dead by Daylight is the game to play for someone who wants to see Bill Overbeck from Left 4 Dead get hunted by Freddy Krueger. From Attack on Titan skins to a new Resident Evil Chapter, the…
It would be very surprising to happen upon someone in the gaming community who hasn't played one Doom game or, at the very least, isn't familiar with the series in some way. As one of the most influential FPS games of all time, the original 1993 release helped set things…
As the years have gone by, many staples found in Pokemon games have largely stayed the same. While there have been slight changes throughout the generations, fans have come to expect the same formula for mainline games in the series. Pokemon has many traditions, elements that gamers assume will be…
Over 10 years after its initial release, Minecraft is not only the most popular sandbox survival game, but is also currently one of the most popular games. Due to its accessibility, survival elements, and especially its massive potential for creativity, Minecraft has stood the test of time in the gaming…
When playing The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, gamers will find themselves in a number of unexpected situations. Every playthrough of the game will be unique as the events that can occur will change constantly. Skyrim is worth replaying due to the fact that every run through it will be different…
Being an Elder Scrolls game means that the game must be an open-ended experience, and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is certainly the norm rather than the exception. The possibilities for taking down enemies, solving problems, and completing quests are near-endless due to the ability of the player to figure…
Since the first title in the video game series, Animal Crossing has provided its players with special villagers that often hold a special place in the fans' hearts. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, crowd-favorite special villagers like Tom Nook, Isabelle, iconic musician K.K. Slider, and most recently, The Roost resident…
When Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched, it was met with nearly-universal praise. However, some aspects of prior Animal Crossing games fan had expected to see were noticeably missing, like The Roost, Brewster's cafe. Luckily, most of these issues were addressed by Animal Crossing: New Horizon's development team, adding in several…
After an explosive launch back in November 2021, Halo Infinite has since seen quite the decline in overall player numbers. Stemming from delays, a lack of updates, and connection issues, Halo Infinite is still looking to find its footing and get back on track. However, that is not to say…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons gives players a significant amount of freedom when it comes to creating designs and shaping their island. There are hundreds of items to collect and with the custom design feature, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has seen its players create impressive tributes and custom creations. In the…
Despite the massive growth the video game industry has seen over the past decade, it's still rare to see video game culture cross into real life outside of t-shirts. Elden Ring is a great example. It's the biggest game release of 2022 and has sold well over 10 million copies,…
Returnal is a game full of secrets. The plot is a convoluted, complicated, and altogether untrustworthy narrative. That's all the intent of developer Housemarque, of course. The mystery of Returnal's story is as much an attraction as its roguelite, third-person bullet hell gameplay. While the secrets of Returnal may never…
While the game is over six years old, Overwatch fans are still sharing incredible clips that depict their best moments. One recent Overwatch video highlighted a Mercy main’s clutch play, with the player winning the match for their team singlehandedly. Mercy is an incredibly popular hero for several reasons, one…
Naughty Dog's Jax and Daxter first released onto the PS2 in 2001, and it is remembered fondly by many gamers to this day. While it spawned a couple of sequels and a few spin-offs that took the game into a grittier direction, the first game is celebrated as a quintessential…
While there are many reasons players enjoy Apex Legends, one factor contributing to its popularity is the number of playable characters available. Since the launch of the battle royale, Respawn Entertainment has continued to add Legends to the game. For example, Season 13 introduced Newcastle. Despite new characters continuing to…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 may not be coming out this year, but with how much fans have been discussing it, one would think that the game is right around the corner. One of the most common Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 topics is suit requests, and one fan recently had an interesting suggestion…
The Last of Us community is always finding unique ways to show its appreciation for the award-winning Naughty Dog franchise, whether it be through fan art or cosplay. However, one The Last of Us fan did something a bit different, as they remade Joel within Saints Row. While the rebooted…
FromSoftware's series of modern action RPGs have many consistent themes between them, even through Elden Ring. Evil, corruption, sorcery, monsters, demons, and more pop up game to game in different capacities. Another consistent inclusion is dragons. FromSoftware loves to include dragons in its games, regardless of whether it's a medieval…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's cast contains not only characters from Nintendo's diverse catalog, but also plenty of legendary and iconic faces across the gaming industry. Not many games have a roster quite as big or represent as many recognizable franchises under its banner as this game. This includes third-party companies…
Ever since its debut in 1993, game developer Treasure's library has grown to boast a large lineup of classic games. Now, almost eight years after its last release, the team may finally be ready to reveal its next project, just in time for its 30th anniversary. The very first game…
Apart from the Traveler, each Genshin Impact character has the ability to control one element in the game. Out of the seven different elements, Dendro is the only one that is still not a part of a character's kit. However, with the whole Inazuma storyline coming to an end, Genshin…
With Elden Ring having so many enemies to battle, co-op can be a valuable tool when taking on some tougher foes. Unfortunately, one Elden Ring player’s summoned co-op partner took a tumble before a boss fight even began. This is hardly the first co-op fail in Elden Ring. While plenty…
Platforming fighting games have grown in the last couple of years, with many developers and franchises trying to break into the same mold that Super Smash Bros. has codified. While not every Super Smash Bros.-inspired game has seen the same success as Nintendo's efforts, the LEGO franchise is making its…
In many ways, the Super Mario Bros. franchise has always been a prime candidate for supporting cooperative multiplayer. It's based around a pair of brothers, Mario and Luigi, after all. Yet surprisingly few Mario games support full co-op, especially when it comes to Mario's 3D games. Some talented fans have…
Since God of War came to PC, the modding community has been hard at work making memorable adjustments to the critically acclaimed title. A recent trend has seen God of War character model swaps becoming popular, and The Last of Us franchise is the latest property to be brought into…
Many gamers will agree that Red Dead Redemption 2 has to be one of the most content-heavy games to be released in recent times, as the title features a vast open world filled with hundreds of quests, wildlife, and collectibles. On top of this, players are free to cause all…
While Genshin Impact is usually considered to be an open-world single-player experience, the game actually gives players the option to join each other's worlds. Each server allows up to four different players, which allows them to enter various domains together and combat Teyvat's most terrifying beasts as a team. Not…
Elden Ring is filled with challenges to overcome, and some of these obstacles will appear multiple times throughout a playthrough. The Fallingstar Beast is one of these recurring threats, and a group of Elden Ring players were taken out by the one in Mt. Gelmir. Whether it is the Fallingstar…
Since The Callisto Protocol was shown off a few weeks back, several aspects of the game have stood out the most. One of those aspects was how much the game was reminiscent of Dead Space. In addition, plenty of people talked about just how violent the game was, and it…
Whether the general public knows Logan Paul for his social media presence, his brief boxing career, or the insatiable love for garnering attention, one thing that is synonymous with his name is controversy. Wherever he goes, Paul's magnetic personality is guaranteed to bring a wave of fans who love him…
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been such a popular game over the years that many fans have been inspired to recreate things and people from inside the Western title. One Red Dead Redemption 2 fan showed their love of the game by making an illustration that was so true to…
One of Genshin Impact's greatest assets is its diverse and unique anime-inspired character roster. This does not come as a surprise considering that the characters are the main source of revenue for this gacha-based game. The ongoing Genshin Impact update 2.7 has finally introduced the long-awaited five-star Hydro user, Yelan.…
Marowak is a ground-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Red and Green in 1996. The evolution of Cubone, this Pokemon's claim to fame is a brutal and somber story centering around its demise at the hands of Team Rocket. Leaving its baby alone in the world while it haunts the Pokemon…
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is following series tradition and will be introducing a number of new creatures for players to capture and train. It is unknown how many pocket monsters will be added in the new games, as previous generations have added different amounts of new creatures to the Pokedex.…
YouTuber Logan Paul has built a career on controversy, first through his YouTube channel and more recently through his boxing career. It seems like there's constantly some kind of controversial event going on with Paul at its center. It's no different now, as a lingering controversy stemming from Paul's biggest…
The world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is host to interesting items, memorable NPCs, and iconic locations that have all helped cement the game's legacy. From sweet rolls to the Sleeping Giant Inn, players have spent years creating and sharing clips of these items and places. In the latest…
Prior to Halo Infinite's launch in 2021, 343 Industries confirmed that its first-person shooter would arrive without a game mode that has played a key role in the franchise's success through the years. That mode is the Forge, which allows Halo players to create custom game experiences like the now-beloved…
While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still quite a few months away from releasing on the Nintendo Switch, gamers have already received a look at several of the new Pokemon coming with the new games. In addition to the reveal of the new starter Pokemon Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly, fans…
It’s no secret that Elden Ring has created a major stir in the gaming community, with bosses constantly trending online, lore tidbits being debated, endings being discussed, and secret changes from each Elden Ring update put together. Perhaps one of the most disgusting discoveries made to date involves soap’s existence…
The recent Final Fantasy 7 25th anniversary event was filled with tons of new content related to the franchise, including The First Soldier, Crisis Core, and Ever Crisis. The big news to come out of the event is no doubt the Crisis Core Remaster and the first official teaser of…
The Epic Games Store, now over three and a half years old, continues to be a controversial subject for many PC gamers. While discussions regarding PC storefront exclusivity and public perception of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney remain hot topics, a much more common discourse surrounds the Epic Games Store…
Diablo Immortal has been trending on social media ever since it was first released at the beginning of the month, with Blizzard even releasing it early on iOS and Android to further cater to the mobile crowd. However, the reason why Diablo Immortal is being talked about so much is…
Over the course of the past few years, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's roster has grown to not only include representation from Nintendo's library, but also plenty of other franchises that are a part of gaming history. The characters in its base roster had third-party representatives like Capcom's Street Fighter, with…
Call of Duty: Warzone has had many interesting events throughout its history, though one of the most memorable saw Zombies appearing in Verdansk. If a recent Call of Duty: Warzone teaser is to be believed, something similar could soon be happening soon. Considering that Godzilla and Kong just appeared in…
The many NPCs of Skyrim have been known for reacting and responding in strange ways through dialogue and their actions since the game was first released in 2011. One Skyrim player has noticed an interesting detail about Ulundil as they try to fend off a powerful Elder Dragon near Windhelm.…
This past week, Xbox and Bethesda unveiled the first thorough look at Starfield, the massive upcoming sci-fi RPG. Taking up a significant portion of the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 event, it's clear that Starfield is being positioned as Xbox's biggest upcoming release. It's perhaps no surprise then that…
Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies fans have known for some time now that Treyarch would be making a shift to round-based content for the game’s final Zombies maps, and on June 22, the first round-based map will be released. When Call of Duty: Vanguard players hop into a match, they…
Since miHoYo released Genshin Impact in 2020, fans have been discovering hidden details around the open world that makes the action RPG even more immersive. One Genshin Impact fan has made an interesting discovery about the wet torches that dot the landscape of Inazuma. Reddit user PhaNuocChanh recently posted a…
Elden Ring fans have proven to be incredibly passionate, and while that love is often shown outside of the game through fan art and lore videos, others have used the game’s multiplayer to pay homage to certain characters. Though this has resulted in several funny posts like Elden Ring’s Big…
Since it hit store shelves earlier this year on February 25, Elden Ring has remained one of the most popular releases in the contemporary gaming sphere among both critics and players alike. It seems gamers just cannot get enough of its vast yet detailed open world, sprawling narrative, and challenging…
Some of the most superhero popular games in the last few years have been focused on Marvel properties, with much of the focus being on the company's most iconic hero Spider-Man. After the incredibly successful release of Marvel's Spider-Man on the PS4, fans were highly anticipating a sequel. Insomniac Games…
Whether they are in need of regular Smithing Stones or Somber Smithing Stones, most Elden Ring players will go out of their way to search for these upgrade materials at some point in the game. For one Elden Ring fan, though, they managed to stumble upon a Smithing Stone in…
With Final Fantasy 7 turning 25 this year, Square Enix gave fans updates on a couple of related projects that will be connected to the series. This includes the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, along with a couple of spin-offs like Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis. Even…
Destiny 2's Season of the Haunted is one of the most impressive seasonal releases in the game because of its scale, which is much bigger than regular Seasons thanks to the addition of the derelict Leviathan as a new Patrol zone. There was also a massive weapon overhaul sandbox patch…
As expected, Starfield was a major component to Microsoft's recent June showcase, capping off a show already packed with trailers, news, and gameplay. While the Starfield delay no doubt still stings, fans were at least given tons of new details to hopefully tide them over. In fact, Todd Howard confirmed…
In 2020, Nightdive Studios, developer of the upcoming System Shock remake, announced an ambitious remastering project for the cult classic 1997 PC adventure game Blade Runner. The project was intended to bring the beloved Westwood Studios title that pioneered many mechanics and elements used in later 3D adventure games to…
There are several challenging bosses in Elden Ring, both in its legacy dungeons and the open world. Players will encounter many tough mini-bosses simply roaming around the map, but most of them can be ignored as users are not expected to fight them to finish the main story. These Elden…
It's clear by now that the upcoming release of Starfield is nothing short of a flagship launch for both Bethesda and Xbox, and that both studios consider it a crucial element of their respective 2023 lineups. With the first gameplay showcase having provided the players with a taste of what's…
The stealth game genre has evolved over the last few decades, tasking players with taking a calculated and cautious approach instead of going in guns blazing, like in most action games. This genre of gaming wouldn't have been possible without 1998's Metal Gear Solid, developed by gaming icon Hideo Kojima.…
This past week has seen a flood of information be revealed for Bethesda Software's next major game release, Starfield. During interviews with game director Todd Howard, he drew attention to the importance of mods and how they will continue to be supported in Starfield. It's no surprise that Howard feels…
The world of Skyrim is massive and full of many unique locales for players to visit. Unsurprisingly, many gamers have traveled to most of these destinations found in the game over the last decade. For example, one of the locations in Skyrim that players can pay a visit to during…
The Dark Souls trilogy is one of the most influential franchises in gaming's modern history. From Software's trio of action RPGs have led to all manner of successors, all included under the now ubiquitous umbrella term "Souls-like." Yet despite its popularity and influence, Dark Souls itself hasn't led to a…
Supermassive Games' The Quarry is a spiritual successor to one of its most positively received games, Until Dawn. Besides being described as spiritual successor to the latter, The Quarry takes inspiration from teen slasher movies and other horror films. Much like the studio's claim to fame, The Quarry is a…
Nintendo and Game Freak first revealed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet back in February, and since then, more Pokemon were confirmed in a trailer that debuted in June. Recently, one Pokemon fan has created unique martinis in celebration of one of the new Pokemon shown off in the second trailer for…
Last week, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 debuted its explosive gameplay trailer showcasing new settings, characters, and the reveal of an open beta with early access for those who pre-order. In an apparent slip-up by Amazon, the retailer suggests that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s beta could start…
Since Elon Musk teased the idea of buying Twitter and began the process of going through with it, many people, including Twitter and Tesla enthusiasts, have been critical of the business move. Employees of SpaceX have been among those voicing such displeasure with Musk's recent ventures as some drafted a…
The Epic Games Store is a continuous source of discussion in the PC gaming community. Epic Games is developing and adding requested features to the Epic Games Store, including one that competitor Steam already has. Every week, the Epic Games Store is refreshed with new releases and a rotating lineup…
Back in 2020, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout unexpectedly took the gaming world by storm, being a hectic multiplayer platformer that drew in several fans. The amount of content creators and streamers who were playing the game during its apex helped propel its popularity. Some of its popularity also has to…
Gaming can be an expensive hobby at times. New consoles and gaming PCs can be pricey, and that’s not even getting into the games themselves. Gamers on a budget thus have an incentive to keep an eye out for sales, and the Xbox digital store has a massive one going…
This past week saw a major announcement be made for the Persona franchise. It may not have been confirmation of Persona 6, but it was the next best thing. Versions of Persona 3, Persona 4, and Persona 5 were revealed to be coming to modern platforms, including PC, PS5, Xbox…
Many classic Call of Duty maps have returned over the years as the franchise continues to expand, and Call of Duty: Vanguard has gotten a few from other titles based in World War 2 like Call of Duty: World at War and WW2. Activision Blizzard has confirmed that another fan-favorite…
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, many lives have been completely overturned, and several game developers are caught up in the mix, including the STALKER 2 team at GSC Game World. The STALKER 2 developers recently shared a video of members of the team that were unable to…
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim's main quest tells an epic story about the player character Dragonborn discovering their special abilities at a time when ancient dragons have seemingly come back to life. Skyrim's main quest takes players to all kinds of interesting and dangerous locations, with one area visited fairly…
Few would argue that the Steam Deck is a very exciting device. At its simplest, the Steam Deck is built to run games released for PC through Valve's Steam storefront. But the Steam Deck is more than just a handheld Steam device, it's designed to be open so that owners…
The Final Fantasy 7 series recently turned 25, and on its anniversary event, Square Enix announced several new projects like Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2: Rebirth. The Japanese video game giant also touched on other exciting Final Fantasy 7-related projects. One of them is Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis,…
Generations come and go, especially with mobile devices, and the software that runs them. Pokemon GO the mobile Pokemon game is now ending support for any Android devices still running Android 6, following a new game update. Pokemon GO has been a long-standing game in the franchise, beginning in 2016…
In the middle of week 4, it seems that most Destiny 2 players have settled into a normal rhythm for grinding the gear they're looking for. Thankfully, the current Season of the Haunted has introduced plenty of new legendary weapons that can not only be farmed, but crafted once the…
Even with its latest and perhaps greatest in Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s Bloodborne remains one of the most popular titles in its catalog. Thanks to its more action-oriented combat, unique aesthetic and setting, and fan-loved Trick Weapons, Bloodborne has always stood out—and fans have wanted a sequel for a long time.…
On June 13, Sony officially launched its new pricier version of the PlayStation Plus subscription service. The service is now broken into three tiers, including a standard Essential subscription and two new expanded subscriptions, Extra and Premium. These PlayStation Plus tiers grant access to hundreds of games, freely available to…
Blizzard first announced Overwatch 2 in 2019, and three years later, the game is finally nearing its official early access release date. Overwatch 2 will be available beginning October 4, and on that day, Blizzard's popular hero-shooter will be going entirely free-to-play. But while Overwatch 2 will be free-to-play, Blizzard…
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is among the most celebrated games of all time, enjoying massive critical and commercial success. Despite coming out more than a decade ago, Skyrim remains one of the leading games as it made its way back into the top 20 best-selling games in May. As…
Microsoft has established some clear patterns when it comes to announcing new Xbox Game Pass games, but it broke away from those with how it's handled the June 2022 lineup. Typically, Microsoft announces the new games coming to Xbox Game Pass in the first two weeks of the month around…
Avalanche Studios Group is the developer behind games like Rage 2 and the Just Cause series, not to be confused with Avalanche Software, the developer behind the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy. Avalanche Studios Group is known for making solid and fun, if slightly underappreciated games. It has been reported that Avalanche…
This week, Capcom gave fans tons of new information about many of its upcoming games. While some games, like Street Fighter 6, were part of Summer Games Fest 2022, Capcom held its own showcase, providing fans with tons of new trailers and details for games like Exoprimal, Resident Evil 4,…
Genshin Impact keeps introducing new additions to the character roster with each new update. Every update has two separate banner cycles which can feature one or two five-star characters and three four-star characters. Once a banner cycle ends, players usually have to wait for months for the opportunity to pull…
Genshin Impact's gacha-based system brings a new set of limited characters with each new version of the game. A couple of weeks ago the game's official social media accounts have revealed the two characters that are scheduled to arrive in update 2.7. After a three-week delay, the game finally introduced…
There are quite a few video games that present an alternate version of real events to play through. Some of the most well known are the Fallout franchise, which takes place in a United States dealing with the aftermath of a nuclear attack in 2077; the later entries of the…
Tencent has come a long way since its first appearance in the gaming industry, and the conglomerate now commands an impressive array of products, developers, IPs, and trademarks. An established presence in just about every gaming niche, the company doesn't seem to be afraid of experimentation in any way, shape,…
A complaint a lot of PC gamers have made in the last few years is the fact that, where once there was just Steam for them to run games from, now there are multiple launchers they need to download in order to play their favorite titles. From the Epic Games…
The original Pokemon Snap was an oddly intriguing game for many fans of the classic franchise. Rather than catching Pokemon in Pokeballs, the player was tasked with capturing them through pictures. While the player is allowed to throw bait at Pokemon and play music to change their behaviors, somewhat similarly…
FromSoftware games are known for having incredibly deep stories and character connections which can be completely missed by the player. The company’s latest game, Elden Ring, is no exception to this as very little about the game’s intricate plot will ever be overtly explained to the player. Instead, Elden Ring’s…
Over the last few years, Xbox has been building a roster of developers to make exciting and interesting Xbox and PC exclusive games. Gamers need look no further than the recent 2022 Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase to see that major upcoming titles like Starfield and Avowed are being released…
It's no secret to anyone who plays games on PC that Steam is the absolute head honcho of the industry, maintaining a significant slice of the market. There are, of course, alternative gaming storefronts such as GOG and Epic Games Store, but it's Valve's client that dominates. Aside from being…
Elden Ring came out in February this year and broke numerous sales records, including the one for being FromSoftware's biggest Steam launch. The game slipped in rankings in April as LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga witnessed immense success. However, Elden Ring has seen a dramatic comeback and has found…
Street Fighter is one of the longest running franchises in gaming. The first game in the series was released in the late 1980s, and the sixth installment will release sometime in 2023. Street Fighter is one of the mainstays in the fighting game genre and is looking to keep pushing…
One month has passed since the vampire-themed, open-world survival title V Rising entered Early Access on Steam. Since its launch, V Rising has passed 1 million copies sold on the PC gaming platform, indicating the community’s warm reception of the title. Now, developer and publisher Stunlock Studios has released a…
The two Sonic Adventure titles are seen as classics by many Sonic fans, and for decades it's been a pipe dream for plenty of series loyalists to see a third entry. As the Sonic Adventure titles age, many players can see where the games could be made better with the…
The Sonic the Hedgehog series is most notable for changing things up between titles to varying degrees of success. Pleasing every Sonic fan possible is something that Sonic Team has notably struggled with for a rather long time. While titles such as Sonic Unleashed and Generations tried to please a…
SpaceX is one of Elon Musk's companies that has played a part in vaulting him into the public consciousness and his Billionaire status. The company's innovative approach to launching, landing, and reusing the first stage of a rocket booster is a cost-effective way for government agencies and private companies to…
Apex Legends has enjoyed a large amount of popularity on Twitch recently. In fact, it was the most-streamed game on the platform following the start of Season 13. Despite this popularity, it appears that one of the battle royale’s most popular streamers could be moving on soon. While the list…
Getting from point A to point B in GTA Online can be a difficult task at times. Whether a player is being griefed or is simply dealing with angry NPCs, it's not uncommon for players to find themselves taken out before they ever make it to their destination. There are…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was first released in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 before being remade for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011. The title followed Link as he traveled between the past and future to defeat the king of evil, Ganondorf, and restore peace to the land…
The Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration brought major announcements for fans of the iconic Japanese RPG. As part of the festivities, Square Enix revealed a new lineup of Final Fantasy 7 goods for those eager to spend a handsome amount. Square Enix recently held the Final Fantasy 7 25th…
2022's E3-but-not-E3 season has been packed full of events and game announcements, but one fanbase has remained patient through it all. Dragon's Dogma fans waited patiently through PlayStation and Xbox's big game showcases with no announcement. They waited through Capcom's own event as Resident Evil was showcased extensively, but no…
Even though there are plenty of role-playing games out there that earn huge followings, there aren't many that have managed to obtain the same popularity that Final Fantasy 7 has specifically. For the last 25 years, the story of Cloud and his companions has captivated players, and players have waited…
Elden Ring has been available now for nearly four months, with millions of players having completed their playthroughs. While some are content to wait for FromSoftware to, hopefully, announce DLC for Elden Ring, others are finding new ways to play the game to keep it fresh and exciting. PC mods…
Xbox has announced that two new games are coming to its popular subscription service, PC Game Pass. The two titles that have been announced will be coming to PC Game Pass in June and July. Xbox is continuing to support its subscription service and pushing it to the forefront of…
On Thursday, Square Enix held its Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary Celebration event. The event was packed full of Final Fantasy 7-related announcements, including the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 remaster, and more. To start off the event, however, Square Enix had a…
In 2015, Square Enix revealed that it was taking on the massive undertaking of remaking its classic RPG Final Fantasy 7. But instead of doing a 1:1 remake, Square Enix decided to do something different, going to great lengths to flesh out side characters and provide new story content for…
Earlier this year, Blizzard announced Overwatch 2 would be arriving early so that it could be used as part of the 2022 season of the Overwatch League. The arrival of Overwatch 2's PvP and the delay of its PvE shook up all expectations for the multiplayer shooter. This past week's…
When Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Remake so many years ago, fans didn't know they would be waiting for so long. The first game was a long time coming, but Final Fantasy 7 Remake was beloved by many fans at launch and eventually expanded with the Final Fantasy 7…
While gamers continue to try and acquire the PS5 or Xbox Series X, many are anticipating the next big wave of console shipments to arrive at their local retail outlets. However, these gamers may continue to have difficulty locating an Xbox Series X throughout 2022 and into 2023, according to…
Since Elden Ring’s launch, FromSoftware has been busy releasing several key updates for the game. Many of these balance weapons, summons, and bosses more, even if this is a mostly single-player game. The rationale behind some of them, like the Mimic Nerf Tear, was to encourage players to explore other…
Activision Blizzard continues to reveal details about the upcoming Overwatch 2 free-to-play PvP and paid PvE. Among the countless changes to Overwatch with Overwatch 2 is a big revamp coming to competitive play to ensure players are facing off against others in the same skill level. The Overwatch 2 reveal…
Activision Blizzard has certainly used up a significant amount of goodwill over the last 12 months. Between the sexual harassment lawsuits, employee walkouts, and alleged union-busting, Blizzard is the latest studio to land itself in hot water for its toxic internal culture. However, Activision Blizzard is pushing back against some…
Overwatch 2 recently announced the Junker Queen–a new tank hero coming to the game when it enters early access later this year. Alongside the announcement, Overwatch 2 also shared an Origin Story short for the Junker Queen which tells of her rise to power in the form of a punk…
The Overwatch 2 live stream held today showed fans the most comprehensive look at the new heroes, maps, and features coming to the game. The game will transition to a live service model and offer rewards via a battle pass-like system. This new battle pass will offer players the opportunity…
Abilities are the cornerstone of any hero in Overwatch. These tools define how a hero supports their team in a fight whether it's a sound barrier from Lucio or a resurrection from Mercy. Something Overwatch 2 fans anticipate is learning about the new heroes' abilities. The Junker Queen is the…
Activision Blizzard first confirmed Overwatch 2 back in 2019, and since then, Overwatch fans have been anticipating the changes coming with the upcoming sequel. Fans of the original game and new players alike will be able to sign up for the Overwatch 2 beta now, as the sign-ups are already…
The MCU is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon, with which Marvel rebooted its reputation and began a long road toward theatrical dominance. Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame may have brought the Infinity Saga of the MCU to an end, but it seems the new phase isn’t just looking at…
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has just released a new hotfix that targets a handful of bugs and kicks off a new limited-time weekly Mini-Event. Tiny Tina's Wonderlands players will also be facing an all-new Featured Run in the Chaos Chamber now that the leaderboards have been reset for the week. Tiny…
Activision Blizzard recently confirmed a new map known as Fortune's Keep coming to Call of Duty: Warzone with Season 4 and more details about the upcoming season for it and Call of Duty: Vanguard continue to be announced. With Warzone 2.0 on the way, Warzone continues to evolve alongside Call…
Overwatch 2 recently announced the Junker Queen would be one of three new characters with the game’s launch. Now, Overwatch 2 has shared an in-depth look at the rough-and-tumble tank–including an animated short detailing her origin story and rise to power. The Junker Queen is a character who has existed…
The original Overwatch game had a unique monetization model at the time of its release. All the new Overwatch heroes and maps would be released completely free of charge, with players having the option to acquire additional cosmetics through loot boxes. Loot boxes weren't all that controversial at the time,…
Overwatch fans have been dealing with a drought for the last few years. New content updates have slowed down considerably since Blizzard's popular hero-shooter was at the height of its popularity, with the team focusing its efforts on making Overwatch 2. Now that Overwatch 2 is nearing release, Blizzard has…
Video games are defined by their ability to let the player freely influence and control an aspect of the game they are playing, and for console games the bottleneck for this player freedom is the controller. Controller design has come a long way since the pointy corners of the NES,…
Twitch streamer Amouranth is one of the world's most popular online content creators, raking in millions from her Twitch channel and other ventures. Amouranth is one of the most popular Twitch streamers of all time, and so it's no surprise that she has a lot of dedicated fans. However, one…
Behaviour Interactive continues its aggressive schedule of content updates for Dead by Daylight this week with the release of its new 6.0.1 updates for the asymmetric multiplayer horror game. While Dead by Daylight didn't have any major announcements for June this year, it's still planning a second half of the…
The season 3 content afforded to players of Activision and Sledgehammer Games’ Call of Duty: Vanguard was relatively sparse; most of the season’s most interesting new additions were introduced to the popular battle royale spin-off Call of Duty: Warzone, while the most current mainline title received little more than two…
Game Rant is back with another giveaway, and this contest is open to residents of North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe who are at least 18 years of age or older as of June 16, 2022. For this contest 1 (ONE) lucky winner will take home the Neverwinter: Dragonslayer…
It's a well established fact that the Pokemon fanbase are not just some of the most fiercely dedicated of any video game or franchise fandom, but also some of the most artistically creative. Pokemon fans are constantly making headlines for creating artwork through unconventional means, including one fan who has…
With the Epic Mega Sale over, the Epic Games Store free mystery games promotion has come to an end, and it's back to business as usual. What this means is that while Epic Games Store users no longer have mystery games to look forward to, they still have free games…
As Marvel’s Avengers fans wait for more playable content to be added to the game, Crystal Dynamics has continued to release cosmetics for its struggling live service title. The latest outfit is for none other than the Hulk, and it sees the Marvel’s Avengers hero looking a lot less intimidating…
Something always cooking when it comes to Apex Legends, but the past few weeks have been especially busy. Not only was there the launch of Season 13 alongside the defensive character Newcastle, but Apex Legends Mobile also fully launched with a unique character of its own. The latter has also…
While all the focus has been on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service lately, Microsoft still gives away free games to its Xbox Live Gold subscribers. Every month, Xbox Live Gold subscribers can look forward to at least four games that they can add to their digital libraries, with two…
Genshin Impact weapons play a huge role in the game considering that they have the greatest impact on a character's strength on the battlefield. Each new update brings one or two new weapons to the game with the popular bow Aqua Simulacra being the most recent addition. Every Genshin Impact…
Genshin Impact's playable roster is filled with unique anime-inspired characters that remain the main focus of every new update. Developer HoYoverse keeps introducing at least one new character per each update with Yelan being the game's most recent addition. The game's unique approach to character design is often a source…
Since HoYoverse released Genshin Impact in 2020, players have explored the vast open landscapes to discover every nook and cranny between completing important objectives and events. One Genshin Impact fan decided to climb one of the tallest rocks in Inazuma in order to reach an Electroculus at the top and…
Arkane Studios has built a reputation for making high-quality first-person shooter experiences, from 2012's Dishonored to 2021's Deathloop. Because of Arkane's solid track record, expectations are high for Redfall, a new co-op shooter where players explore the titular town of Redfall, Massachusetts, fighting an assortment of vampires and cultists. What's…
The last Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer showed off new Pokemon, confirmed the new box legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon, revealed the co-op feature, and tons more. It’s not like the Pokemon community ever slowed down, but the latest trailer injected more hype into it nonetheless. And still, many Pokemon Scarlet…
The first Resident Evil game released in 1996 for the original PlayStation and is credited with revolutionizing the survival horror genre. Resident Evil was also revolutionary in that it allowed the player to choose between two main characters at the beginning, and this choice would affect everything from the game’s…
The Pokemon world is filled with hundreds of cute creatures to collect and send to the battlefield. Those Pokemon are divided into 18 different types that dictate their moves, strengths and weaknesses. While some fans tend to create their own Pokemon, others use their imagination in recreating the existing ones…
Redfall is the latest title from Deathloop and Dishonored developer Arkane Studios. Redfall initially seemed an interesting game when it was first announced at Xbox's E3 2021 Showcase, being a co-op shooter clearly inspired by Left 4 Dead with one major change being that the primary enemies were swapped from…
Intel is making the leap into the graphics card industry, but it seems as though the company will have to do a bit of catching up. With Nvidia possibly launching Ada Lovelace this September, and AMD following closely behind with its RDNA 3 technology, team blue is still lagging behind,…
The Quarry, Supermassive Games’ latest interactive narrative-driven title, released on June 10 and gave players the chance to once again control a cast of teenagers who find themselves in a dire and life-threatening situation. So far, The Quarry has received predominantly positive reviews from critics, while user scores on Metacritic…
Update 6/11: It's since come to light that the lyrics presented in the YouTube video are inaccurate. Original story follows. Elden Ring is a massive open world game filled with all kinds of horrors and monstrosities to torment players. Some of these monstrosities are especially grotesque, like the optional Godskin…
Development continues on All Elite Wrestling's upcoming pro wrestling game AEW Fight Forever. Much remains mysterious about AEW Fight Forever, however, and updates on the game are delivered haphazardly. In the latest example, AEW owner Tony Khan gave an update on AEW Fight Forever, answering questions regarding a much-discussed topic…
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When it comes to Fortnite, the only real constant with the game is change. Not only is this done with the fairly brisk turnover rate of its seasons, but also the frequent update patches and hotfixes rolled out throughout any one season. This happens to be the case today, with…
The original Resident Evil 4 featured a revolutionary combat system for its time. While it didn't invent the over-the-shoulder camera for third-person shooters, it perfected it, inspiring countless copycats for years to come. But while Resident Evil 4 was critically-acclaimed at the time of this release, there are some elements…
Between the recent State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, and a potential Nintendo Direct later this month, fans have been inundated with news on future games. Everything so far bodes well for video game releases later this year, as well as in 2023. Of course,…
With the ninth generation of Pokemon games on the horizon, it's often easy to overlook some of the earliest Pokemon introductions to the franchise. The new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be released by the end of 2023, but very little is known about how many new additions to the…
One of the big surprises from Capcom during a Sony State of Play back in March was a new IP called Exoprimal. While fans initially believed this to be a new Dino Crisis game, Capcom surprised everyone by revealing Exoprimal is focused around third person online multiplayer. The team based…
Sony has finally launched its ambitious PlayStation Plus revamp in North America, giving more gamers the chance to check out the new subscription tiers and everything they have to offer. For those who may not have been following along, Sony has made some big changes to PlayStation Plus in an…
Genshin Impact features a beautiful world named Teyvat which is filled with breathtaking landscapes. Thankfully, the game offers players a camera gadget that allows them to take their own unique pictures and share with others. The gadget can be obtained by completing the World Quest named 'Snapshots' and, unlike the…
Capcom’s recent showcase gave fans exciting new looks at current and upcoming games. It showed off new information on Exoprimal, confirmed a Dragon’s Dogma anniversary showcase, and took a deep dive into all things Resident Evil. New footage for the Resident Evil 4 Remake was shown, Resident Evil Village’s Winters…
Pokemon fans enjoy the franchise for a multitude of reasons. Some love to collect every Pokemon available in a given game, filling out their PC boxes and their Pokedex until every creature from their starter to the legendaries are in their collection. Others, simply love the lore and storytelling provided…
Things are hotting up on the graphics card front. With AMD looking to launch its RDNA 3 this October at the earliest, Nvidia has a vested interest in making sure it can outshine the competition with its Ada Lovelace. It looks as though the release windows for each are just…
After more than a quarter of a century, it's good to see that Resident Evil has been back on form after the highly praised 2017 entry that brought it back to its roots. As one of the most influential horror series of all time, Capcom's IP has managed to survive…
Horizon Forbidden West, the highly anticipated sequel to 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn, released back in February 2022. While it may have been somewhat overshadowed by the release of Elden Ring, Guerrilla Games' latest title was seen as another triumph for the studio, with review scores for Horizon Forbidden West reflecting…
Love them or hate them, remakes are here to stay for the duration. With Resident Evil 4 Remake coming next year and gameplay footage having just been shown off, the opportunity to reimagine beloved classics in this modern gaming era is something that a lot of fans and studios are…
In the absence of any E3 shows for 2022, some game developers have been holding their own E3-style live streams to tease some upcoming game releases to fans. The latest developer to host one of these shows is Capcom, and unsurprisingly, Resident Evil content took up a lot of the…
Without E3 this year, gaming companies have stepped in to ensure that the video game community receives its usual wealth of news, reveals, and updates in early summer. Recently, Capcom held its 2022 Showcase, sharing some trailers and gameplay footage for its latest titles, including a closer look at the…
Right now seems like a fantastic time to be a fan of all things spooky. With horror games dominating this year's Summer Games Fest, showing trailers from the newly announced Aliens: Dark Descent, as well as the hotly anticipated The Callisto Protocol, those who enjoy digital scares are going to…
Following the recent Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, it was clear to see that there are plenty of new titles on the way to Xbox and PC owners. A wave of new games landing in players' laps is nothing new for Xbox fans, as they consistently receive new titles every…
Infinity Ward is the original Call of Duty developer, having gotten its start back in 2002 with the very first COD title. Over the past 20 years, the team has worked on nothing aside from the Call of Duty franchise, and with a new version of Modern Warfare 2 slated…
Activision Blizzard is ramping up its Diablo 4 marketing efforts following the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 gameplay reveal, and plenty more details about the game are now being revealed. Some company higher-ups recently spoke about the game in an interview, which led to them revealing a few interesting…
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is notorious for having bugs that lead to odd interactions and situations, and many players have had weird occurrences happen to them as they explore the game world. Skyrim is very unpredictable due to this because gamers never know when they will experience one of…
Dragon's Dogma is one of Capcom's lesser known, but still beloved open-world action RPGs that has been published. The developer is celebrating the game reaching momentous milestone, with a website celebrating Dragon's Dogma's 10th anniversary, which went live on the release day of the game in North America, May 22.…
One of the big questions that likely started floating around the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak community when the expansion was first announced, was whether Capcom would release a playable demo of the expansion or not. In the recently concluded 2022 Capcom Showcase livestream event, the company finally put the player…
With Capcom revealing a lot of Resident Evil-related news during its most recent conference, there's a lot for survival horror fans to be excited about. This list now includes the next-gen launch of Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7, which arrived sooner than most would have expected. The Resident Evil…
Summer is heating up for gamers this year, as plenty of showcases and games are releasing this season. Not only that, Sony has launched its latest revamp of its proprietary subscription service, PlayStation Plus. These new tiers for PS Plus launched recently across PS4 and PS5 platforms for fans in…
When the 2022 Capcom Showcase was first announced, the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak fanbase was likely hoping that the upcoming expansion would be part of the event line-up. Not disappointing the fans, the title's producer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirmed Sunbreak's participation. Now, after releasing the game's latest trailer, the development team…
Pokemon fans tend to all have a favorite Pokemon. Whether it be old-school fans who've stuck with one of the original starters, something from one of the middle generations, or even something more recent like one from Pokemon Sword and Shield, everybody has the one they think is the coolest…
Of the many exciting titles announced this year, Resident Evil 4 remake is one that fans have been looking forward to for quite a while now. By many players' standards, the original Resident Evil 4 is one of the most influential games ever made and Resident Evil 4 remake certainly…
The summer of 2022 is already shaping up to be a busy one in the world of video games with many different developers and companies revealing different announcements and hosting showcases. In the midst of all of that, PlayStation's new tiers for PlayStation Plus go live today, June 13. The…
The season of game announcements is in full swing, with the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase recently taking place. In addition to this exciting presentation, Capcom is getting in on the action. Recently, the video game company gave fans a look at several games and DLC coming in the future, including…
The setting of Cyberpunk 2077, Night City, sets out to let anyone be who they want to be, complete with customizable body parts, cyberpunk implants, and more. This creativity stands out despite being snuffed by the general dystopian world, where everything is controlled by large mega-corporations. It’s no secret Cyberpunk…
Since its launch back in early 2021, Resident Evil Village has cultivated a massive amount of success. With gameplay and level design heavily inspired by Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil Village is the first mainline Resident Evil title to release in five years. Now, after over a year, Capcom is…
One of the biggest announcements from the recent Capcom Showcase was the reveal of the long-awaited Resident Evil Village DLC. Capcom first announced the Resident Evil Village DLC expansion last year after the game launched to strong reviews and sales, and now fans finally know when exactly they'll be able…
One of the greatest benefits of PC gaming comes from the creative mods the community produces, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game rife with modding opportunities. One Sekiro player modded his game to switch out the eponymous player character with Sephiroth, the infamous katana-wielding antagonist from Final Fantasy…
For some longtime fans of the series, it might be hard to believe that Halo is over two decades old. In that time, the Halo franchise has reached some truly incredible heights, with most major games in the series serving as some of the most influential first-person shooters ever made.…
The presence of gambling in video games has been a hot-button issue among both members of the gaming industry and the world at large in recent years. Many have criticized gaming companies like Epic Games and EA for the inclusion of loot boxes, with EA's FIFA franchise particularly coming under…
Dying Light 2: Stay Human is receiving a major update soon that will kick off its post-release chapter content along with the addition of a proper Photo Mode for the game. The upcoming update for Dying Light 2 is also coming with a staggering number of bug fixes that should…
Though the game has died down in popularity after its explosive release and subsequent months of dominance, Elden Ring doesn't seem to be giving up. Instead, Elden Ring has followed the pattern of past FromSoftware games: burst onto the scene and continue a steady stream of success by catering to…
Nightdive Studios have earned a reputation for producing stellar remakes and remasters of semi-niche titles form the 1990s. From a modernization of Id’s seminal Quake to a fine-tuning of the relatively obscure Shadow Man in the form of 2021’s Shadow Man Remastered, the indie outfit has done an exemplary job…
The world of Genshin Impact has a variety of wildlife NPCs that function similar to regular enemies. Most of these creatures can drop various items that can be used to level up a character or cook up a delicious meal. The addition of new Genshin Impact characters often inspires players…
The large player base of Final Fantasy 14 has only grown larger over the last few years with the success of Shadowbringers and Endwalker. One of these Final Fantasy 14 players recently celebrated their birthday with a custom-made cake themed after their favorite combat class. Redditor, college professor, and Final…
As one of Ubisoft's most profitable franchises, Assassin's Creed hasn't seen much in the way of news regarding the future of the series. The most recent game, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has seen plenty of updates over the past year and a half including the Dawn of Ragnarok expansion. The 2017…
World of Warcraft Classic: The Burning Crusade is currently in the last tier of the expansion and the next expansion, Wrath of the Lich King, has been announced. Blizzard announced in a blue post on its forums that fresh realms will be added with the release of the Wrath of…
Sonic the Hedgehog's latest game has had gamers talking all throughout June as Sonic Frontiers reveals gameplay details, combat mechanics, and more throughout the month. As part of Summer Game Fest, players got to experience the game for the first time during an in-person event in Los Angeles. Amid the…
With Patch 9.2.5, World of Warcraft players can do dungeons, raids, and PvP across the faction divide between the Alliance and Horde for the first time in nearly 20 years. World of Warcraft recently sent a special offer to select players with a way to get a free faction change…
Blizzard had a major presence at the recent Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, revealing the 5th and final class for Diablo 4 as well as releasing a brand-new trailer for highly-anticipated hero-shooter Overwatch 2. At the event, Blizzard made the surprise announcement that Overwatch 2 will be free-to-play and enter…
Last year's reveal of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge showed off a return to the classic arcade beat-em-up style of games that was a staple of the franchise. The newest game in the long-running franchise about mutant crime-fighting turtles harkens back to iconic games like Turtles in Time on…
Sony's big PlayStation Plus revamp is now live across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, giving subscribers who choose to upgrade access to hundreds of titles. Those who want the most bang for their buck will want to subscribe to PlayStation Plus Premium, as that not only gives fans access…
The Diablo franchise is in a weird place. On one hand, Diablo Immortal is the lowest-rated game in Metacritic history going by user score, with fans revolving against its microtransactions and aggressive monetization. On the other hand, many fans have come away impressed with what they've seen of Diablo 4…
Pokemon fan art can take on many forms. While some fan artists design new evolutions for older Pokemon or create their own fan-made Pokemon, others decide to give the newer monsters from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet a retro makeover. Introduced in the latest trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Miraidon…
Kojima Productions' recent announcement at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase created a lot of discussion on social media. Earlier today, Kojima Productions acknowledged the situation on Twitter and issued a statement regarding one of its widely known partnerships. Death Stranding is the latest project from Kojima Productions led by the…
Sonic Frontiers has been the subject of surprising controversy lately, with fans of the franchise and onlookers criticizing the recent presentations of Sega's upcoming open-world 3D platformer. In wake of this criticism, many have called for Sega to delay the upcoming 3D platformer, claiming that the footage of the game…
At the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Bethesda finally pulled the curtain back on its incredibly ambitious open world sci-fi RPG Starfield, showing off gameplay for the first time and confirming various features that fans have to look forward to come launch next year. There's quite a bit of buzz…
In the 1990s, video games made the leap from primarily 2D pixel art to 3D polygons, and since this time games have strived for the most realistic graphics, physics, and movements in their virtual worlds. Progress was quickly made on solid 3D objects, through advancements in textures, shading, and bump…
While over a year has passed since Ark 2 was first announced, the sequel to the popular survival game has been kept largely under wraps. The only previous trailer for the highly-anticipated Ark: Survival Evolved sequel came alongside the game's December 2020 announcement with no new information since then. Now,…
With Summer Game Fest's Kick-Off show and the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase having now aired, revealing plenty of new titles coming to consoles and PC in the coming months and years, it seems that the season of summer gaming events is in full swing. While a few of some…
Ghost of Tsushima was a major hit for PlayStation and Sucker Punch as many praised the game's immersive open-world and storytelling. Fortunately, it appears that Sucker Punch is developing a new open-world game featuring a certain gameplay element from Ghost of Tsushima. Ghost of Tsushima centers around Jin Sakai and…
In a surprise announcement during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Microsoft announced that Persona 3, 4, and 5 would be making their way to Xbox and PC via Game Pass. The beloved series will be making its first appearance on Xbox, but Sega has reassured fans that these Persona…
Activision’s upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 received an official gameplay trailer last week, and, showcasing a mix of Hollywood-esque action sequences with elements of slower-paced stealth and tactical espionage, the campaign segments seen in the trailer seemed to combine the best bits of the original Call of Duty:…
Each new addition to the Genshin Impact playable roster is always surrounded by a lot of hype, especially if the character plays an important part in the game's main story. The arrival of a new region will introduce numerous new characters to the game, as well as the long-awaited Dendro…
In a world where battle royale games have become more pervasive than ever, titles like Naraka: Bladepoint are felt by many as a fresh take on the genre. The game has seen quite the success among PC players despite not being a free-to-play title, and soon console players will be…
FromSoftware's Elden Ring remains the highest-rated video game released in 2022 so far, not to mention one of the best-selling. Elden Ring was a massive hit out of the gate, but FromSoftware has continued to improve the game through regular updates that make tweaks, add new content, squash lingering bugs,…
The new PlayStation Plus tiers launch today in the Americas. The revamped PS Plus service is already available to subscribers in Asia and Japan, but the library of games has a few notable differences. In addition to the extended lineup of the Premium tier, members in Japan have access to…
Pokemon fans across the globe are eagerly waiting for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which will be the first Pokemon game from the ninth generation. The game is scheduled to release in November and brings several new additions that weren't seen in previous Pokemon video games while also keeping many of…
Genshin Impact's world, better known as Teyvat, is made of seven different major regions. One story line focused on the nation of Inazuma seems to be coming to an end, likely indicating that the players will most likely have the chance to explore a whole new nation in the upcoming…
German developer Ion Lands released its second title Cloudpunk back in 2020. The adventure game sees players take on the role of Rania, a new delivery driver for Cloudpunk, a shady company that as Rania dropping off and collecting parcels as well as passengers. Cloudpunk doesn't remain a delivery driver…
Bethesda's latest RPG, Starfield, has been watched keenly by the gaming community for some years now. Departing from the typical Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises, Starfield marks an entirely new IP for Bethesda, taking the player on a journey across space rather than a nuclear wasteland or fantasy continent. With…
From gamers finally receiving Starfield gameplay to some new looks at other big titles like Redfall and Hollow Knight: Silksong, there were plenty of new reveals and exciting things to be seen at this year's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase. Alongside the more well-known titles were some unique and intriguing…
A Plague Tale: Innocence takes the player on a narrative journey based around survival and stealth. Most of the enemies encountered by protagonist Amicia will kill her on sight if she is spotted in the first Plague Tale game, with the exception of enemies with unprotected heads, who can be…
A number of exciting new games were revealed this June during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, both AAA and indie, and there were also some updates on a number of already highly anticipated titles. Among the indies were Cocoon from the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE; a…
The box art for the Pokemon series has changed over the years. Generation 1 began by showcasing the final evolutions of the starters in those games, with later entries featuring the main legendaries of that generation. As the Pokemon series changed, so too did the box art for the games.…
In October of 2021, the CD Projekt group announced the acquisition of The Molasses Flood: an up-and-coming studio responsible for popular indie titles like Drake Hollow and The Flame in the Flood. In the final paragraph of the accompanying press release, it was revealed that the newly acquired studio would…
Humankind had some big news during the Summer Game Fest in that the game that is currently only on PC is coming to consoles. However, while the announcement earlier this month detailed the arrival of Humankind on the Xbox and PlayStation consoles, it appears that it's also coming to the…
The feud between Xbox fans and PlayStation fans has been ongoing, but most prefer to coexist peacefully. Once a creative fan made a custom Xbox Series X controller with the face buttons usually seen on a PlayStation controller. Traditionally, Xbox controllers have the following face buttons: X on the left,…
It has barely been a year since indie game company Cococucumber released its turn-based adventure title Echo Generation. Critically acclaimed by organizations such as the Canadian Indie Game Awards, Echo Generation is known for its unique storytelling, gameplay, and iconic art style. Now, Cococucumer has announced that a new title…
Update 6/13: Xbox Live services were restored to their full functionality very early this morning. No reason has been given for the outages. Original story follows. This weekend has been a rollercoaster ride for Xbox fans. On one hand, fans were treated to the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, which…
While several games were talked about during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase on Sunday, one of the most unique and exciting might be As Dusk Falls. The interactive narrative story got a full trailer during the weekend event that not only announced As Dusk Falls' long-awaited release date but also…
Though Pokemon as a franchise is known for being limited by Nintendo's copyright policies, the franchise has had its fair share of partnerships over the years. For example, Pokemon is partnered with Niantic on Pokemon GO, as well as partnered with Legendary Studios for cooperation on movie titles. With a…
The Pokemon franchise is nothing if not iconic in the gaming industry, spanning decades while seeing massive success since it first launched the generation 1 games as well as the anime. Watchers and gamers from all walks of life have probably played the games or seen the anime, and many…
It has been two years since the life sim title Animal Crossing: New Horizons was launched in 2020. The game's fans will still likely recall logging into their deserted island every day, and hearing the morning announcements from Isabelle once they have unlocked the special villager. Now, two years later,…
For a long time, Pokemon was what could be described as a "cookie cutter" franchise; that is to say, the shows and games followed their established formula to an almost perfect "T" due to their constant success. Comparable to modern Call of Duty titles, Pokemon did not change very much…
The game director of Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity has been teasing a new project at Obsidian Entertainment for some time. Obsidian Entertainment is known to be currently working on both Avowed, a first-person fantasy RPG, and Grounded, a multiplayer sandbox survival game, so expectations were high. Needless…
After several months of rumors, The Last of Us Part 1 has officially been confirmed, with the remake getting its first trailer at Summer Game Fest. While the gameplay of the original The Last of Us will apparently be modernized in the PS5 remake, many fans have focused on the…
After years since the previous official entry, the next chapter in the Sonic the Hedgehog series is finally on its way. As Sonic Frontiers development goes on, Sonic Team's creative officer reflects on the lessons taken from previous games in the series. Taking on a very different structure from previous…
Diablo: Immortal launched earlier this month on June 2, 2022. Since then, it's surpassed 10 million downloads, though players are very unimpressed with the in-game reward for this milestone. Diablo: Immortal is a mobile and PC game developed and released by Blizzard Entertainment and Hong Kong NetEase Interactive Entertainment Limited.…
This year's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase featured some of the most anticipated Xbox and Bethesda games, along with bringing some attention to The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle, which is coming to consoles later this month. This latest expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online brings some surprising new features…
Team Ninja's transition from the brutally challenging Ninja Gaiden action games to the Nioh series of horrific action-RPGs may as well have been seamless. Yet Team Ninja is now looking at Nioh as simply the first step toward what comes next. Next being the newly announced action-RPG Wo Long: Fallen…
Today’s Xbox Showcase contained plenty of new trailers for fans to sink their teeth into. The show opened with the first look at Redfall’s gameplay and followed up with other high-profile games. However, Redfall wasn’t the only horror game on Xbox’s list, with Scorn getting its gameplay reveal later in…
Of the numerous influential titles that helped to bring independent game development studios to the forefront of the gaming community, LIMBO left a tremendous impact that in many ways helped level the playing field for indie developers. Since that time, LIMBO has remained prevalent in the hearts and minds of…
The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase has come and gone, revealing 15 minutes of Starfield footage, confirming the last class for Diablo 4, revealing Overwatch 2’s early access date, showing off Redfall, and tons of more reveals. Perhaps two of the biggest, even, were Hideo Kojima’s new Xbox Cloud game…
One of the fundamental reasons Minecraft has remained one of gaming's most popular titles throughout the years is thanks to the endless amount of creative freedom its gameplay offers players. Ever since it debuted in 2011, innovative players have showcased the game's almost unlimited potential through various stunning in-game Minecraft…
Obsidian Entertainment continues to stay busy with numerous projects currently in various stages of development. While fans are no doubt curious over some of its bigger projects like Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, two games which continue to be mostly a mystery to players, Obsidian has also not shied…
After much waiting and anticipation, the mainline Persona series is making its debut on Xbox consoles and PC. Announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, Persona 3, 4, and 5 will be coming to Xbox Game Pass, and the first release is right around the corner. Rumors of…
Bethesda has never been coy when it comes to talking up the studio's latest game, promising a grander experience with every new release. From Fallout 3, Skyrim, and Fallout 4, the worlds of Bethesda's games continue to grow and offer more for players to explore and discover. The studio looks…
Rare's Sea of Thieves has maintained a steady following as it transitioned to a seasonal model and an upcoming update is bringing even more to the pirate simulator. During the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Rare confirmed several new additions for Sea of Thieves coming with Season 7 later this…
Rumors have been swirling that Xbox had partnered with Hideo Kojima for a new exclusive game release for well over a year. It was difficult to take the rumor seriously, however, considering the mountain of rumors that always surround Kojima. As of the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022, that…
Starfield was announced four years ago, yet fans are only now learning concrete details about Bethesda's open world sci-fi RPG and just how ambitious it truly is. As expected, Starfield was given the spotlight at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, where Todd Howard detailed some of the features that…
Despite releasing back in 2019, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice remains incredibly popular, with gamers still going back to the title due to its fun and challenging combat system. Some Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice fans have even messed around with mods, and one particularly fun mod sees Geralt of Rivia battling…
2022 began with a major announcement that Microsoft had purchased Activision Blizzard. While the sale has yet to fully finalize, the two companies have already begun to work closer together with Microsoft executives like Phil Spencer, commenting on future plans. In fact, just recently, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty…
The recent delay of Starfield upset many fans, as it has been billed as *the* big release of fall 2022 for quite some time. However, it wasn't all bad news. Bethesda said, at the time, it would show some more of the game soon, which lined up perfectly with the…
Minecraft is one of, if not the, largest franchise that Xbox controls. It's no surprise that the Minecraft franchise has expanded dramatically in recent years, with projects including Minecraft Earth, Minecraft Story Mode, and Minecraft Dungeons. During the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, the latest Minecraft spin-off was announced in…
Since releasing in 2018, Fallout 76 has seen players explore every corner of the post-apocalyptic Appalachians in hopes of surviving the threats of all kinds, whether it be monsters or other humans. The next major expansion, though, looks to be taking players away from this slice of West Virginia to…
The Diablo franchise isn't necessarily in the best place right now. Diablo Immortal has been downloaded over 10 million times merely days after its launch, but it's also been hugely controversial thanks to its microtransactions and aggressive monetization. Diablo fans are left worrying that the upcoming Diablo 4 will have…
During today's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase, Asobo Studio revealed the next chapter for Microsoft Flight Simulator including a crossover with another popular Xbox franchise. With more content on the way to Microsoft Flight Simulator in the form of helicopters, gliders, and more, Halo Infinite's UNSC Pelican will be part…
The next-generation of Forza Motorsport was first unveiled at Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase in July 2020. Since then, developer Turn 10 Studios had been quiet as players wait for the game’s release. Microsoft did release Forza Horizon 5 to critical acclaim in 2021, but the Forza Horizon series has a…
When the name Redfall first leaked online, many Bethesda fans thought it might be the long-awaited Elder Scrolls 6. However, they learned the truth when Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studios revealed the Left 4 Dead-style co-op shooter during E3 2021. Bethesda already revealed plans to release Redfall in early 2023.…
Microsoft and Playground Games had a surefire hit on their hands last year with the critically acclaimed racing title Forza Horizon 5. Set in Mexico with diverse biomes and an impressive number of accessibility options for all players, Forza Horizon 5 quickly went on to smash all sorts of records…
Xbox Game Pass receives new games and partnerships on a monthly basis, providing new and old experiences alike to subscribers. One partnership with Xbox Game Pass brings free content from some of the most popular games on PC. Xbox Game Pass is home to a vast library of games ranging…
Over the past several years Xbox has gone to great effort to bring back one of its most popular PC game franchises, Age of Empires. The revival of the real-time strategy game series has apparently awoken other interests within Xbox Game Studios in other PC-focused genres, too. As part of…
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase kicked off with some big surprises. New gameplay debuted for the upcoming co-op shooter Redfall, followed by confirmation of the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong Metroidvania coming to Xbox Game Pass day one. The biggest surprise of the opening segment, however, was a prize for…
Overwatch fans have been waiting years to see more of Overwatch 2 in action, and they finally got their wish at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase. Blizzard not only released a new trailer for Overwatch 2, but also confirmed the game's early access release date, the fact that it's…
Hollow Knight was a massive hit at the time of its release in 2017, earning critical acclaim for its striking art style and satisfying blend of Metroid and Dark Souls gameplay. As a result, anticipation has been high for Hollow Knight: Silksong ever since it was first announced in 2019,…
Whereas the Epic Games Store has normalized the idea of giving away free premium-tier PC games on a weekly basis, Valve's Steam hasn't been nearly as generous on that front over the years. Sure enough, a game will be given out every now and again, but the opportunity to claim…
Game announcements have been flooding out over the past week, but few would have expected one of the most interesting surprises to be a new Arkanoid game. Arkanoid is a 1986 arcade game in which players break different arrangements of blocks with bouncing balls using their paddle and power-ups. Now…
With all the controversy surrounding Diablo Immortal, it's almost too easy to forget that there is, in fact, a game to discuss if all of its microtransaction-related issues are put aside for a moment. Much like virtually every other game on the market, Diablo Immortal too has its own share…
Each major update in Genshin Impact adds a brand-new region alongside its unique characters. Genshin Impact Version 2.0 was the last major update, and it introduced the long-awaited islands of Inazuma. With the whole Inazuma Arc coming to an end, it's expected that players might get the option to explore…
A couple of years ago, there was a massive Pokemon leak where beta sprites and Pokedex entries for various Generation 1 Pokemon were posted online. The leak revealed that Game Freak had once considered different looks for various Pokemon that were featured in the Generation 1 Pokemon games, including the…
Ever since God of War released on PC, gamers have gone out of their way to swap out the game’s character models with figures from other franchises. Some are goofy, like Kratos and Atreus being swapped with Homer and Bart Simpson, though others are cooler. A recent Pirates of the…
The number of Pokemon for gamers to catch and train is about to get larger. Scheduled to launch later this year, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the next installment in the Pokemon series and brings with it several intriguing pocket monsters. For instance, many fans are excited for the upcoming…
Few video games have attracted quite as much negative attention as Diablo Immortal. Blizzard's freemium title features aggressive monetization, with one streamer having now spent more than $10,000 without getting their hands on even one of the game's rarest Legendary Gems. To make matters worse, there have also been stories…
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is a land filled with magic. Whether imbuing artifacts with formidable abilities or training the destructive capabilities of fire, frost, and shock spells, players have a wide range of miraculous powers at their fingertips. One of Skyrim’s less prominent arcane arts, however, is the alchemical…
Perhaps the most beloved member of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim community is Shirley Curry, affectionately known to fans as Skyrim Grandma. Curry regularly uploads videos of her Skyrim adventures, kicking off each video with her catchphrase, "Good morning, grandkids." Curry's fame in the Skyrim community saw her featured at…
Overwatch 2 is easily one of the most interesting games of 2022. Earlier this year, Blizzard decided to make an early, incomplete version of Overwatch 2's multiplayer available via a beta. This was done in part to allow the new Overwatch League season to play Overwatch 2 instead of the…
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 is approaching, and each season brings a fair share of changes. The Call of Duty: Warzone community has taken to Reddit, calling for big changes ahead of the next season. Call of Duty: Warzone continues in the advent of the Call of Duty: Modern…
Despite Marvel’s Spider-Man being three and a half years old, fans are still finding ways to have fun with the Insomniac Games title. For example, one recent video showcases a Marvel’s Spider-Man player’s Miles Morales build, and the fan does a fine job of replicating the character's Venom Strikes. Obviously,…
The Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase is just a day away and has mostly done a good job of avoiding major leaks. It's unclear what will be showcased at the event, though Xbox fans have high hopes of seeing many major franchises. One reveal that few likely would have expected…
The Last of Us community has a lot to look forward to over the next few years, with a remake, multiplayer spin-off, and HBO series all in the works. In the meantime, creative fans are keeping busy by making some awesome The Last of Us art, with one player recently…
Given the success of the 2019 reboot, it is no surprise that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is highly anticipated by many fans of the franchise. While details are more limited for multiplayer than the campaign, a recent Q&A session with some Infinity Ward devs revealed a big difference…
Update 6/11: Microsoft has confirmed that all Xbox Live services have been restored. Original story follows. Microsoft's Xbox Live service is typically fairly reliable, but it seems to have been having more trouble than usual as of late. Back in May, there were numerous Xbox Live problems over the course…
When it initially debuted, Assassin's Creed Rogue was one of the most expansive open-world games in the franchise, with players being able to roam three heavily detailed main areas: the North Atlantic, the fictional River Valley, and New York City. On top of this, the game also offered a wide…
It's been a very eventful month for Twitch streamer Asmongold. His live coverage of the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial led to his channel becoming the most-watched on Twitch. Just weeks later and now Asmongold has been banned by Twitch in what's certain to be viewed as a completely…
Season 13 of Apex Legends, known as Saviors, has already been out for over a month. And while fans of the battle royale have enjoyed many aspects of the new season, such as the latest Legend Newcastle, there are some areas of the game that players want to see changed.…
After nearly twenty years since the previous game in the series, Homeworld 3 is almost here. However, fans will have to wait a little longer for this new installment, as the developers have announced a delay in the game's launch. Homeworld 3 is the latest entry in the classic Homeworld…
Just like with other FromSoftware games, Elden Ring has an active PvP community that is constantly invading and looking for fights with others online. One recent Elden Ring video spotlighted how entertaining the PvP interactions can be, with an invader’s choice to show off leading to their death. This clip…
New forms are one of the most common types of Pokemon fan art. While some will create fan-made regional variants or evolutions for older Pokemon, some instead design entirely new mega evolutions or Gigantamax forms for Pokemon who never received one in the official Pokemon games. Introduced in Pokemon Sword…
Elden Ring fans have had many interesting encounters with the game’s enemies, though one foe that often gets spotlighted is the Cleanrot Knight. Recently, an Elden Ring player’s encounter with one of these enemies went viral, as they survived its deadliest attack in an incredible way. Not only do Elden…
Since Nintendo and Game Freak released Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Pokemon fans have celebrated the direction the spinoff title took through fan art, concept videos, and more. One Pokemon fan has decided to create their own version of the Poke Ball used in the Hisuian region of Pokemon Legends: Arceus using…
On Friday, Square Enix announced it would be holding a special Final Fantasy 7 25th Anniversary event on June 16. Fans had been expecting a Square Enix event announcement, but a Final Fantasy 7-specific event took some by surprise. It's unclear whether fans should expect announcements only for Final Fantasy…
Elden Ring lore is full of factions and significant events, though with the demigods making up a good chunk of the main bosses, it is no surprise fans find them interesting. One creative Elden Ring player clearly loves Radagon and Renalla’s children, as they have shared some gorgeous art of…
Whenever a new generation of Pokemon arrives, there are usually fans who will find themselves attracted to some of the newly revealed Pokemon, as is the case with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In this instance, one fan's attachment has led them to make an alteration to their sweatshirt out of…
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim allows players to fully customize their game with the help of mods. While many are based on graphical enhancements and story content, some add entirely new features and other quality-of-life improvements. One fan recently showcased how speculator Skyrim looks with over 1,500 mods installed, but…
It's not a particularly big surprise to see that Capcom's recently announced Street Fighter 6 is generating plenty of excitement between genre aficionados. The game looks to be a significant step up from its predecessor, judging by the available pre-release footage, and some announced features could be real game-changers for…
Much like most other FromSoftware games, Elden Ring has effectively become an instant classic, and one of the highlights of the gaming industry for 2022. This, of course, means that virtually everyone has given the game a shot, which also means that a great number of disabled gamers have played…
While Red Dead Redemption 2 doesn't quite offer the customization options that its online offshoot Red Dead Online has, there are plenty of ways to give Arthur Morgan a look that is unique for each user. One Reddit user recently demonstrated that by changing up the appearance of the popular…
Popular TikTok star and social media personality Cooper Noriega has died unexpectedly at the age of only 19. Noriega had been actively posting content in recent days, with fans and fellow TikTok stars left reeling at the sudden news. Over the last few years, Noriega had amassed around 2 million…
RPGs often base a lot of their mechanics on real life limitations. Measurements of strength and stamina often control or contribute to how much a player can carry in an RPG like The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, but that doesn't mean that the result is realistic. Skyrim, like Oblivion before it,…
Over the last couple of years, few streamers have become more well-known in the gaming sphere than YouTube streamer Dr Disrespect. It is not hard to understand why he has gained this notoriety; the Doc’s iconic look and bold personality stand out. He even started his own AAA gaming studio…
In 2004, legendary game developer Black Isle Studios released what would be its final game, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2. The hack and slash action-RPG was a shift from Black Isle's traditional focus of CRPGs, but that's what made it all the more exciting. Now, in 2022, Interplay is bringing…
Fans of the Aliens franchise and its latest co-op horde shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite were treated to a first look at the upcoming Pathogen DLC during the IGN Expo. The DLC is shaping up to be a major content boost for Aliens: Fireteam Elite, complete with never-before-seen Xenomorph forms, an…
At The Game Awards show last year, fans were given a look at a piece of DLC that many have been highly anticipating after a few delays, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course. This trailer for Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course showed off a number of aspects that made its base…
The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase is approaching this weekend with an abundance of game announcements. Marketing for the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase is ramping up, revealing a key detail for viewers around the world. In the absence of E3, the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase will provide updates…
A Plague Tale: Innocence received a bit of a cult following when it was released in 2019, with praise focused on the game's harrowing environment and dark atmospheric tones. A few years later, Asobo Studio revealed that a sequel would be coming later this year, known as A Plague Tale:…
Activision Blizzard released Diablo Immortal this month, and the game has already become a Metacritic disaster as users have flocked to the website to voice their displeasure with its microtransactions. Diablo Immortal fans that are playing the mobile iteration for free and choose not to participate in said microtransactions may…
Diablo Immortal has now been available for a week, having fully launched on June 2. The days since have been filled with endless discourse regarding the qualities and faults of Diablo Immortal, making it easily the most divisive release of 2022. One point that few would disagree with, however, is…
BioWare fans recently learned that the official title of DA4 is Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, but that came with the reveal that it would still be some time before fans learn more. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next title, but many want BioWare to take all the time it needs to…
After months of teasing from Sega, the company is finally giving fans a look at the next upcoming title in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Sonic Frontiers. It has been billed as the series' take on an open-world setting and gameplay, similar to other franchises that have made the leap…
There’s a lot of hype around the upcoming Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as the initial reveal sent fans into a frenzy of rumor, speculation, discussion, fan art, and so on. The second trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet did the same, confirming its release date and revealing the new box…
Back in April, Green Hell VR was released on the Oculus Quest 2. It was wildly successful, topping the Oculus Store’s best-seller list and getting tons of positive feedback from fans. VR adaptation is not an easy process, requiring developers to often build everything from the ground up, and that…
Perhaps the most unbelievable thing about the YouTube feud between TheActMan and QuantumTV is that it all started from an Elden Ring review. Now, the drama has escalated beyond its back-and-forth dynamic, leading to doxing, potential for legal action, and a series of YouTube videos by TheActMan detailing everything going…
There is no shortage of survival crafting games for players to sink their teeth into. The Norse-inspired Valheim is one of the more prominent titles, along with games like Rust, Ark: Survival Evolved, and the early access V Rising. Fans might soon be adding another game to that list, with…
Nintendo and Game Freak have released two trailers for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet so far and Pokemon fans are already creating unique fan art and anticipating unconfirmed returning Pokemon from previous games. One Pokemon fan has discovered a Pokemon Trainer in Pokemon Colosseum that shares the unique name of one…
Season of the Haunted forges on in Destiny 2, with the latest Sever mission giving players surprising insights into the typically stoic and unshakable Commander Zavala. TO this point, it seems these seasonal missions have really resonated with a majority of the community as they not only give players more…
The Xbox & Bethesda Gaming Showcase 2022 event is just two days away, and expectations are high that Xbox will feature a variety of exciting games for release in late 2022 and 2023. Before the Xbox and Bethesda show arrives, however, the celebration is starting a bit early. Xbox's annual…
In the months since the launch of Elden Ring, players have discovered a lot of hidden details within the game. During the first several days of Elden Ring's release, the discovery of these secrets was mostly diegetic, given the lack of information about Elden Ring posted online. While plenty of…
A few months have passed since the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, but players continue to play and enjoy the game. Due to its open-world nature, the time it takes to get every Pokemon, and the opportunity for shiny hunting, Pokemon Legends: Arceus has potentially hundreds of hours of content…
Two whole generations of PlayStation consoles plus a possible third are about to be opened up to massive software modding potential. A major exploit revealed today uses a bug in how the system handles Blu-Ray discs to open the door to custom code. Sony has historically been very protective of…
In Final Fantasy 10, players take on the role of Tidus, a famous Blitzball player who plays for the Zanarkand Abes. Blitzball is a fictional sport Square Enix imagined for Final Fantasy 10, where the basic concept is that it's like underwater soccer. Teams play against each other in giant,…
Many versions ago, Genshin Impact received a major feature allowing players to create a home outside the world of Teyvat. One Genshin Impact player has now decided to create a home of their own with some creative twists and turns. Genshin Impact is a vast open world RPG with a…
The Walking Dead: Last Mile was announced back in March 2022 by developers Genvid Entertainment and Skybound Entertainment. The Massively Interactive Live Event (MILE) has received its first trailer and official launch date at the 2022 IGN Expo. It will be exclusive to Facebook Gaming. The Walking Dead is a…
During day five of its Geeked Week, popular streaming service Netflix confirmed that tie-in games are being developed for various shows. Netflix has teased delving into the gaming industry with multiple shows focusing on franchises like Castlevania and The Witcher, but it is looking to get into the entertainment medium…
The "console wars" have been going on for decades, whether it was Nintendo going head-to-head with Sega in the 80s or 90s or the battles between PlayStation and Xbox that rage on today. Video game players themselves get in on the console wars, often arguing about which console has the…
The potential of Minecraft as a creative tool is massive, with creating art being the primary focus of the game for many players. Through some relatively recently added blocks, builds inspired by the steampunk aesthetic are becoming a popular subject for builders. Minecraft, despite its age of over ten years,…
There’s a reason Microsoft has been in the console business for over 20 years. From Xbox Game Pass, the monthly subscription service, to the Xbox Design Lab, where players can create their own custom controllers, Microsoft is seen as a player-focused company. With regular competitions and giveaways, Microsoft is no…
The first three new Pokemon revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were the new starters that players will get to choose from at the start of their new adventure: the Grass-type Pokemon Sprigatito, the Fire-type Pokemon Fuecoco, and the Water-type Pokemon Quaxly. Two trailers have been released for Pokemon Scarlet…
Over three years have passed since Rockstar released Red Dead Redemption 2 to the masses, where it has since gone on to become one of the best-selling video games of all time, as well as continuously earning acclaim from players and critics alike. After all, it's clear that time has…
The marketing push for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is in full swing, with Activision releasing a world premiere trailer for the game and showing off one of the campaign missions. As usual, Activision is mostly focusing on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's single-player campaign with the initial…
Capcom's announcement of Street Fighter 6 has been warmly embraced by the fighting game community. It's an excitement that Street Fighter hasn't had in a long time and Capcom appears to be doing everything to maintain this momentum. It's released multiple trailers since Street Fighter 6's reveal, including character showcases…
Phasmophobia is still proving itself popular among those looking for online scares to experience with others, especially in the streaming community. Being one of Steam's highest rated games, Kinetic has a vested interest in keeping its cooperative ghost hunting IP in good shape. One of the most vital aspects is…
While building systems in survival games are traditionally used for bases and making life easier, veteran players take them to new heights. Since the release of Valheim, long-time players have done just that with this game’s mechanics and created some incredible builds. In the latest example of this, one player…
The Summer Game Fest kickoff event gave fans a look at a wide variety of upcoming game releases. One such game that received a new trailer at Summer Game Fest was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, which confirmed Casey Jones for the game and revealed that its release date…
Pokemon fans are constantly proving their artistic prowess by regularly posting artworks of their favorite characters through a wide variety of mediums. One of the most recent examples of this is one Pokemon fan who made a Nanoblock version of the legendary Pokemon Groudon. The Ground-type legendary Groudon was first…
This past week has been a stressful one for God of War fans. There were rumors that God of War Ragnarok would be at Summer Game Fest to reveal its release date, but the show came and went with no mention of Kratos' next adventure. Then there were rumors that…
Since the game released, the Marvel’s Spider-Man community has consistently shown just how dedicated it is, as fans continue to share art and photos regularly while also discussing potential features for the sequel. Some Marvel’s Spider-Man fans have even searched through the game’s code, with one group of modders recently…
Despite being released back in 2015, Bloodborne is a game that many feel would benefit from an upgrade. Now, one Bloodborne fan has taken their hopes for this new version of the game to an AEW event, showing off a sign that asks for 60 FPS. This is far from…
Twitch streamer Hasan "HasanAbi" Piker was more than a little surprised when he recently opened a package that had been sitting in one of his PO boxes for several months. The man who has long been one of Twitch's top streamers did a surprise unboxing of a gift he received…
Coming into the year, Square Enix had a number of projects in development that fans were eager to learn more about. The first was the mysterious action role playing title called Forspoken, a new IP coming from Luminous Productions with a Who's Who of writers like Amy Hennig, Gary Whitta,…
While gameplay, graphics, narrative, and more go into making a great game, often, a fantastic soundtrack can help elevate a game's quality, as the perfect music pieces at the right moment can build a game's atmosphere. Whether it's a combination of already existing songs with some original pieces like the…
World of Warcraft is arguably one of the most addictive video games to come out of the medium. While in more recent years gaming addiction has been treated seriously, especially by the UK Parliament, back in the early days of World of Warcraft one had to play the game as…
These are the closing moments of the RDNA 2 and Ampere range, as both AMD and Nvidia seek to make progress on the next generation of graphics card tech. With Nvidia possibly launching the RTX 4090 this August, with additional models to follow, it only seems natural that team red…
Announced at Gamescom in August 2021, the Devolver Digital published dungeon-crawling, base-building roguelike Cult of the Lamb immediately gained attention for its unique mix of cute with horror. Players take on the role of a possessed lamb who has been rescued by a stranger and must as a result begin…
It may have passed its prime somewhat, but Skyrim is still an enjoyable jaunt through Tamriel. As well as still being quite pretty to look at and having in-depth lore, it's an Elder Scrolls game with some very memorable characters. Such NPCs include the faithful Lydia, the Prince of Madness…
Red Dead Redemption 2’s horses are some of the most complex pieces of design found in video games. They one of the game’s many highly detailed animals, with mannerisms and quirks that reflect their real-life counterparts. Horses are also a core gameplay mechanic, as they serve as the player’s primary…
Warhammer 40K: Darktide is the latest co-op horde action game from Vermintide and Vermintide 2 developer Fatshark. The upcoming game has seen multiple delays, as initially Darktide was set to release in 2021. However, due to development issues and constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the game was pushed to…
The future of Minecraft, despite its age, is still looking pretty bright. With Mojang having just released The Wild update for Minecraft, the open-world crafting behemoth is not showing any signs of slowing down just yet. On the contrary, it seems to be going from strength to strength. Since its…
Admittedly, it's still a bit of a sore point for some to bring up the name Cyberpunk 2077. It may be one of the most expensive video games ever made, but when the game launched, many wondered where all that money went after paying for Keanu Reeve's likeness and voice…
Devolver Digital is known for bringing out some seriously high-paced and entertaining action games. Previously, the publisher has published games like Hotline Miami, My Friend Pedro, and Katana Zero, all of which focus on fast gameplay where dying is never too much of a problem thanks to an almost instant…
Even in a relatively short space of time, the technology used to create video games has come a long way. With Unreal Engine 5 having recently released, it represents one of the most powerful tools at a game developer's disposal. It's being used to make many AAA titles, including the…
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has just received a new update, following a rather large patch that was issued earlier in May. Accompanying this hotfix update is the continuation of last week's Weekly Event, while the update has made numerous changes to a variety of weapons throughout TIny Tina's Wonderlands. Released in…
There's a lot about the Marvel Cinematic Universe that's based on and identical to real-life. Locations, people, and events that have occurred in the real world are often also present in the MCU, but not always. However, it seems that one beloved video game from the real world does indeed…
As many fans of Overwatch know, the franchise contains a lot of lore based on its diverse cast of characters. For example, one intriguing storyline is the familial dynamic between Ana and her daughter Pharah, two playable heroes in the game. Recently, one player revealed that Ana can fly just…
Love it or hate it, TikTok is one of the largest video-sharing platforms on the web, with about half as many active users as the more established YouTube. While the Chinese platform has a long way to go before dethroning its Silicon Valley rival, TikTok seems like it’s here to…
News broke Thursday morning that Pokemon Sword and Shield art director James Turner had left Game Freak to open a new studio, All Possible Futures, with The Swords of Ditto director Bidds. The news came as a shock to many who associated Turner with the design of new Pokemon going…
Legendary developer Glen Schofield is perhaps best known for his work on the landmark survival-horror franchise Dead Space, and so it's no surprise that hype is high for his next game, The Callisto Protocol. The Callisto Protocol looks to be a spiritual successor of sorts to the Dead Space franchise,…
Saints Row is launching on August 23, and expectations for the game among its fans have never been higher. For a franchise that has evolved numerous times over the course of its installments, Saints Row never failed to ooze charm, and it bears its lowbrow humor with pride. Following an…
The very first Pokemon games were released for Nintendo's Game Boy handheld, a relatively weak device that had at that point been on the market for a whopping seven years. This meant that all the Pokemon in the game were represented by sprites, which is something that continued for Pokemon…
Though World of Warcraft announced Dragonflight a few months ago, little information has come out about the expansion since then. However, some keen World of Warcraft fans just found the internal alpha for World of Warcraft: Dragonflight on the Blizzard Catalogue. The Blizzard Catalogue was just recently updated to recognize…
Developer Hoyoverse is the subsidiary developer of miHoYo that created Genshin Impact, and the team participated in Summer Game Fest to showcase two new titles. One game will take place in a futuristic city and offers combat similar to Genshin Impact, while Honkai: Star Rail features a science fiction setting,…
Few people in the video game industry continue to be as influential as Geoff Keighley, whether it is bringing industry powerhouses together for the annual Game Awards show or his notable, longtime friendship with Hideo Kojima. It continues in 2022 with the third Summer Game Fest, which has become the…
Notorious Studios is one of the many game studios created by former Blizzard developers that popped up over the last couple of years. Recently, Notorious Studios announced its unnamed multiplayer action fantasy game, codenamed Project Honor, as well as a partnership with OTK. Project Honor and Notorious Studios appeared at…
Pokemon GO is in the midst of its Adventure Week, where it gives players the chance to catch Rock-type and fossil Pokemon. Next week, Pokemon GO will be kicking off its Trading Card Game crossover with another special event, and then at the end of the month, Pokemon GO fans…
