Gaming

The PS5 Pro was released on November 7th, 2024. It promised an improvement on existing PS5 hardware, featuring a 45%...

A T-1000, advanced prototype. A mimetic polyalloy. Liquid metal. Available in Mortal Kombat starting March 18. Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos...

It's dangerous to go alone in Avowed. Thankfully, the newest Obsidian Entertainment RPG will give you four companions to join...

Summary Obsidian Entertainment grew to over 280 staff after being acquired by Xbox Game Studios, expanding team to work on...

Most flight simmers would struggle to call 2024 a good year. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 had a troubled launch in...

It's important to start on the right note in Avowed. You are, after all, here to save the world from...

Koei Tecmo has given us the details we need before diving into the world of Aladiss. In a series of...

Summary Minecraft's DLC "A New Quest" returns Katra and Vear to the Forgotten Realms to retrieve Vaer's soul and find...

“Ludonarrative dissonance” is a term coined in 2007 by video game designer and director Clint Hocking. The term breaks down...

Summary The Last Of Us Season 2 premieres on April 13, 2024, showcasing Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as...

Summary The Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy set references old Final Fantasy mistranslations. The classic Final Fantasy games often...

The FPS genre is one that has been largely dominated by one franchise for over a decade. Call of Duty...

Summary A Baldur's Gate 3 player completed the game without race or class selection, going solo with no party. This...

Most action video games revolve around some sort of conflict. Whether it's about a large-scale war or small struggles, there...

Check out the Year 10 Cinematic Trailer for Rainbow Six Siege, a tactical first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft. Players will...

Sometimes we're so enamored by the spectacular views of the video game world that we often take our own for...

Summary Fairgame$ delayed to 2026, according to latest rumors. Haven Studios' first project with minimal details. Live service project announcements...

Game of Thrones is a global phenomenon and even though the show has been over for years now, the world...

Whitestrakes Mayhem makes a comeback to Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) next week along with Player Versus...

Summary The first Elden Ring network test was plagued by server issues, causing inconvenience for players. FromSoftware apologized for congestion,...

Summary Elden Ring Nightreign Steam leak reveals DLC characters and bosses are on the way. It's unclear how many characters...

The Jokers are the most powerful cards in Balatro. It's tough to imagine progressing through Antes without powerful jokers in...

Summary 1) Pokemon Go is collaborating with MLB for an event at stadiums in 2025. 2) Promos include in-game items...

Summary Elden Ring Nightreign has cut Torrent and similar horse mounts from the game. Spectral Hawks aid in traversing the...

Summary Life-sized Gardevoir plush has a big posterior due to its design for sitting Some fans celebrate the plush's detail,...

It's a story as old as gaming. A publisher, usually an AAA company, overpromises their next "big hit" with a...

Summary Strahd von Zarovich is omitted from the 2025 Monster Manual, while Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 is mentioned. The...

From cop chases to canyon duels, some cars have left a lasting mark on Need for Speed. If you've played...

During the Oratores main quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Henry and his allies plan to destroy the last thing...

Indie games are prone to crossing over with each other, as fewer creators making smaller games are usually less restrictive...

Soulsborne games boast some of the most immaculate and immersive universes in gaming, with structures and visuals that are simply...

Koji Igarashi. Just seeing that name instantly brings his vast body of work to mind. While the talented producer is...

How can a turn-based card game reflect the high-speed action of a motor vehicle race? This is the task attempted...

Platforming games have been around for what feels like forever in the gaming scene. From the halcyon days of a...

Summary Magic: The Gathering movie and TV show are on the way, made by Legendary Entertainment The screen adaptations will...

There are amazing games out there with the type of campaigns that pull on your heartstrings. And while there is...

Summary Nintendo aims for the Switch 2 to be competitively priced, considering various factors. The Switch 2 reveal is set...

The Navi party members in Persona games are quite honestly the team's backbone, and Futaba Sakura in Persona 5 Royal...

Summary Capcom Fighting Collection 2 launches May 16, 2025 Includes gems like Power Stone, Project Justice and more. Features online...

Quick LinksFighting the Captain of Nebakov The For Victory! main quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 shows our friends Henry...

Just a few days ago, Warner Bros. announced that free-to-play brawler MultiVersus is shutting down with the game's fifth season...

I'm going to begin by paraphrasing the comedian Nate Bargatze, as I, too, learned that I know nothing about history...

Summary Elden Ring: Nightreign introduces roguelike elements & co-op multiplayer battles to the franchise. The game will allow gamers to...

When mobile gaming first manifested in the mid-2000s, devices couldn’t handle anything more strenuous than Bejeweled or Solitaire. Phones were...

Summary Borderlands 4 will offer "billions" of weapons and accessories for players to acquire, a significant increase from past games....

Cheating in video games has changed dramatically over time, and there are stigmas about it now that simply didn't exist...

The 2000s was a very important decade in gaming. We saw the birth of key franchises like Halo and Mass...

Summary Killing Floor 3 will be released on March 25, 2025, featuring advanced enemies, customizable weapons, and dangerous locations. Closed...

Summary World of Warcraft celebrates Trading Post's 2nd anniversary with Lunar Festival rewards. New items like Lunar Festival attires and...

As the people responsible for the interactive experiences we love so much, video game developers are the industry's backbone. Related...

Summary Sony canceled live service projects, leading to layoffs at Bend Studio. Former SIE co-CEO elevated to sole CEO; Sony...

Quick LinksGizeh Relics Map Location How to Find the Gizeh Ancient Relics Map Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is...

Summary Destiny 2 launches Episode Heresy Act 1 on Feb 4, 2025, with Star Wars-themed armor, emotes, and cosmetics. Exclusive...

In most video games, NPCs play a fundamental role. From narrative to gameplay, they provide context to the titles they...

As STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl drives past its two-month release anniversary, GSC Game World's smash hit still has a...

If you are into racing, odds are you are also at least familiar with Initial D, Akira, and OutRun. These...

Summary Gran Turismo 7 is Sony's top-grossing racing game but ranks fifth in units sold. GT7 priced higher than previous...

Summary KOEI Tecmo unveiled Ninja Gaiden 4 co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, with Xbox Game Studios publishing. Phil Spencer...

Summary New Resident Evil film reboot in development, stays faithful to game roots, aiming for horror essence. Barbarian director Zach...

Summary PC gamers can now see the specs needed for Assassin's Creed Shadows, including ray tracing options. The PC features...

Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvanias for beginners in the genre. While it poses a significant challenge, it's...

The platforming genre is timeless and has existed since the earliest days of gaming. Platformers can test your reflexes and...

Summary Endless Legend 2 was announced as a sequel with unique factions and season system. Early access is coming in...

If you're looking for iconic videogame visuals, it's hard to top the classic pixel art look! After decades of tech...

Publisher Electronic Arts is preparing for worse than intended fiscal results for the past year. According to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier,...

Five Nights at Freddy's lore is a labyrinth, and the community owes a lot to Matthew Patrick—better known as MatPat—for...

Summary EA is closing Origin on April 17, 2025, switching to the EA App due to Microsoft's 32-bit abandonment. Games...

Puzzle games are perhaps one of the best genres for co-op, as you can bond with someone easily over both...

Summary The new trailer confirms Feb 6, 2025, release date for Dream Cage, a horror game about sleep paralysis. Innovative...

The original PlayStation has one of the most diverse libraries in gaming history. You can find just about anything, from...

Summary TeamKill Media announced a new horror game, "Code Violet," exclusively for the PS5, skipping PC and Xbox. Code Violet...

What is it about the presence of water that makes games worse? As far as consistently lousy level types go,...

Summary Console-only crossplay is coming in Season 2 of Black Ops 6 & Warzone to reduce cheaters. Activision is enabling...

It’s no secret that Konami has a bit of a… divisive reputation in the modern day. However, a big reason...

Summary Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's first DLC offers 11 new characters, exclusive costume, and custom battles. DLC drop includes 4...

Horror games have almost always been associated with fight-or-flight encounters with killers and adrenaline-fueled boss fights, but what if the...

Summary Conan the Barbarian DLC for Mortal Kombat 1 arrives on Jan 21 for Kombat Pack 2 owners. The character...

At long last, after what felt like a full year of rumors and speculation, Nintendo has officially revealed the successor...

Summary Call of Duty Black Ops 6 celebrates 115 Days with mystery box event and double rewards until January 21....

Whether you fail a task, get yourself killed, or just end up in some nonspecific fail state, it’s generally an...

Summary Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 features a script with over 2.2 million words, surpassing the record for the longest game...

Invisible Woman is a Strategist hero in Marvel Rivals who reminds everyone that "Strategist" doesn't necessarily mean healer. She can...

Summary Alarmo, a $99 motion-controlled alarm clock with Nintendo themes, will be available at select retailers starting in March 2025....

Typically, if you wanted to give a boss fight a little extra thematic impact, the way to go would be...

Summary Mods create game balance issues with exploits and strain servers. NSFW mods damage developers' reputations and cause moderation challenges....

PlayStation trophy hunters wear their platinum trophies as badges of honor. There's no better feeling than completing a great game...

It is easy to say that Marvel Rivals has taken the gaming world by storm, and the recent launch of...

Compared to some of the other giants of the gaming industry, Capcom is actually relatively young, having formed at the...

Summary Final Fantasy 7 Remake may drop on Xbox Series X|S & Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. Leaker reveals plans...

Video games have long been one-man or one-woman shows, but depending on the genre, you can sometimes find games that...

You've met the Breakers, now meet their greatest adversaries, The Crowns. The highly-anticipated Hyper Light open world co-op rogue-lite Hyper...

Another Crab's Treasure is one of 2024's best Souls-likes, but is also a title that isn't afraid to venture off...

Summary Many games on Xbox Game Pass can supposedly lose up to 80% of their potential profits. Many AAA games...

Completing Confidant Social Links in Persona 5 Royal isn't just worth it for the storylines; they also reward you with...

Summary Dead by Daylight launched 8 outfits inspired by Junji Ito, blending dark atmosphere with his horror style. The collaboration...

From the moment you hit the beach at the start of Path of Exile 2, you'll begin to upgrade your...

It’s a sigh of relief for Triangle Strategy fans as Square Enix availed the tactical RPG once again on the...

Summary Resident Evil 4 remake sold 9M units worldwide, praised for reimagining and adding new content. Capcom plans RE9 as...

Summary The Paragon/Renegade system may return in Mass Effect 5, as hinted by an image and BioWare's comments. In past...

Every year, Hollywood takes a crack at bringing video game franchises to life on the silver screen to mixed results,...

Russia has been the target of global sanctions for reasons everybody is already aware of. From knock-off fast-food chains to...

One of the powerhouses of Japanese anime has a new original show coming out, and Crunchyroll has announced a same-day...

Summary Tekken Winter Update 1.11 offers more control over custom characters and adds 20 slots. A "shared" tab organizes custom...

In an attempt to try and 'get down with the kids' I'll try and paint a picture for you as...

Summary Pokemon Go's 2025 Fashion Week event offers new outfits for players and Pokemon alike. New costume versions of Minccino...

Persona 5 Royal is all about human relationships and cultivating them through the Social Links mechanic. Not only are Social...

There's all sorts of fun ways to ring in the new year. Getting an email about how mad Google is...

Summary SEGA developed a playable PS2 port of Shenmue over 20 years ago, but it was never released due to...

TESRenewal, the modding group behind the Oblivion remake, Skyblivion, has released the latest roadmap to showcase the progress and what...

From unveiling the coveted PS5 Pro Console to the riveting teaser of Ghost of Yotei at the Fall State of...

If there's one thing that every Sonic fan can agree on— and there aren't many things—it's that the music in...

Metaphor: ReFantazio labels its main quests as operations, an aptly chosen name, considering the JRPG always gives us prep time...

Summary Genshin Impact Version 5.3 includes 56 new tracks in "Repertoire of Myriad Melodies" for players to enjoy and share....

We've gotten our first look at a transformed Glen Powell in the first teaser trailer for Chad Powers, a comedic...

Summary PlayStation Portal is a popular second screen for PS5, selling better than expected. The device is used most at...

Summary A fake email, pretending to be a Nintendo lawyer, had instigated false takedown claims against Nintendo YouTubers. The online...

Summary In 2025, NieR's 15th year anniversary will bring an important announcement teasing the next game. Square Enix developer Yosuke...

Storm is a ranged Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals, but she actually has more in common with the Strategist heroes:...

It is the most wonderful time of the year unless you are one of the 1729 players who deserve a...

Summary A new leak hints at a possible Nintendo Switch 2 announcement in January. Leaker is considered trustworthy, based on...

While the Xbox Series X|S console doesn't have a lot of console exclusives to call its own, especially one made...

Another day, another free game on the Epic Games Store. Today's free game is Dredge, the 2023 indie horror game...

One of the hardest challenges in game development starts when someone in a boardroom has an idea. "Is our game...

As the Xbox strategy around exclusive games continues to evolve, we may be nearing the end of the age of...

Good old 2024 was a middling year for DLCs, with relatively few releases. Still, quality trumps quantity, and this year...

Aging gracefully is easy, they say. Just make sure to eat healthy, stay hydrated, get some exercise, and do things...

The folks over at GSC Game World started the year with a string of awful crunches that, by their admission,...

Summary SEGA considering a subscription service, hinting at streaming future. Launch success uncertain; SEGA may face competition, game availability issues....

Summary Xbox may license branding to third-parties. Microsoft exploring third-party hardware partnerships. Microsoft planning to enter portable gaming space. While...

Summary Mariah Carey's song "All I Want for Christmas is You" is now part of Fortnite's Winterfest 2024 event. Winterfest...

Just as it started to feel like the NFT hustle had gone the way of the dodo, Ubisoft pulled an...

About halfway through Fantasian Neo Dimension, players finally unlock the Growth Path mechanic for their party members. Growth Paths are...

The Dune Universe continues to build. The prequel series directly connected to Denis Villeneuve's Dune movies, Dune: Prophecy, officially earned...

Summary Sony forms alliance with Kadokawa, not complete acquisition as some expected. Sony now largest shareholder in Kadokawa after acquiring...

Reactions to The Witcher 4's trailer have been strong. Despite how beloved Geralt still is, many players are excited about...

The announcement of The Witcher IV sparked a lot of anticipation and discussion about what it means for The Witcher...

Every year the Library of Congress selects a new crop of iconic movies to be preserved in the National Film...

As someone who rarely dabbles in the world of looter shooter, and has never played either Path of Exile or...

Summary Fortnite introduced 4 SpongeBob-themed modes: Slap Fight, Red vs Blue, Bikini Bottom Only Up, and Prop Hunt. Dive into...

When playing a game, we all aim to fail as little as possible, mainly because our little rat brains crave...

This past Thursday's The Game Awards was an exciting night for the industry, with major announcements for upcoming games by...

It has been a busy couple of days at FromSoftware, as the Japanese studio works to manage expectations and keep...

Kraven the Hunter’s box office looks worse than anyone expected. The total between Thursday’s previews and Friday’s first day was...

Summary Elden Ring: Nightreign is a multiplayer standalone spin-off, different from the original game. The game will offer a complete...

No, this is not a drill. Yes, it took them over a decade. But hey, at least they did it!...

Summary Elden Ring Nightreign was announced at The Game Awards 2024, adding multiplayer options similar to Monster Hunter. The game...

Christmas may be just around the corner, but the atmosphere is grim at WB Games Montréal. According to Radio-Canada, the...

During the main story of Fantasian Neo Dimension, players are tasked with finding missing robots to restore the Secret Base....

Kraven the Hunter reviews have arrived, but critics aren’t pleased Sony's Marvel outing. With 39 Tomato-approved reviews and counting, Kraven...

Black Panther is a solid choice in Marvel Rivals, but mastering his skillset will take time and practice. He falls...

A new update is here in #TheOutlastTrials introducing a new Trial environment: Downtown starring Franco "Il Bambino" Barbi, a new...

Key Takeaways Atomic Heart's DLC 3 "Enchantment Under the Sea" continues the main story at Facility 3826 underwater New weapons...

It turns out that CD Projekt RED has a lot left in the tank for Cyberpunk 2077. The studio is...

Indie games have had a pretty great 2024. From games that rival massive industry titans to smaller experiences that'll leave...

Key Takeaways Apple and Sony are collaborating to enable support for PSVR2 controllers on Vision Pro. Sony may need to...

Key Takeaways Inin Games might publish Shenmue 3 on modern consoles like PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch. A survey...

There is no denying that Counter-Strike 2 failed to have the intended impact, resulting in a game that is little...

Key Takeaways All 2024 Community Day Pokemon will reappear in a collect-a-thon in December for a second chance. Community Day...

Any description of the hype behind Grand Theft Auto 6 would likely be an understatement, including this one. GTA 5...

Arcane has officially ended its second season, but many fans (me included) are still in denial. There were so many...

Key Takeaways PlayerUnknown Productions, the creators of PUBG, have announced two new games focused on machine learning tech. Preface: Undiscovered...

Saving the world is hard work! Naturally, Mario and Luigi deserve a sidequest break from linking up islands and lighthouses...

Key Takeaways KCD II release date moved up to Feb 4, 2025. Game script boasts 2.2M words, the longest in...

With the release of Act II of Episode Revenant, Destiny 2 reprises the Prison of Elders, a once-beloved activity in...

Key Takeaways Fans wait anxiously as a year passes without a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. Potential trailer release...

A game developer is nothing without its games, if you’ll pardon the incredibly obvious statement. The best developers in the...

Key Takeaways Porygon has been transformed into a custom Nintendo Wii. The Porygon Wii is fully functional, with the sensor...

Key Takeaways Ultimates that buff your character are powerful for picking kills in Strinova. Area-of-effect ultimates can wipe out the...

Key Takeaways Watch Marvel Rivals on Twitch to earn rewards like a new Magneto skin & other cool items. Rewards...

Step into the mystical world of Battle Royale Chapter 6 Season 1 鬼 (DEMON) HUNTERS with a new map, new...

Key Takeaways TT Games worked on a LEGO James Bond game, as revealed by an uncovered trailer. IO Interactive is...

An investigative report from the BBC finds that a surprising amount of mobile games don't properly disclose that they contain...

Key Takeaways Motorsport Games removing NASCAR games from digital storefronts a year after selling license to iRacing. Games like Heat...

Key Takeaways NetEase released Marvel Rivals hero abilities details a week before launch. Game goes gold, signaling development completion, with...

Key Takeaways Character creation is an essential aspect of many games, providing a strong sense of immersion for players. Some...

Cozy games are the ultimate comfort food of gaming. They’re perfect to dive into right after beating games with massive...

Bloober Team has been hitting it big with their latest title, a remake of Silent Hill 2. And already, they're...

Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is barely out, and it has already come with plenty of...

Key Takeaways Star Wars: Hunters MOBA coming to PC in early 2025. Enhanced visuals and gameplay for PC version, includes...