While Ubisoft has yet to confirm the existence of the Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag remake, given the amount of unofficial confirmations for the game, it’s just a matter of time until it’s announced in an official capacity. Even if the game’s not announced yet, gameplay details have seemingly surfaced,…

As you work your way through the second act of Silksong, you’ll encounter a wealth of side content that offers a bounty of rewards for those willing to seek out secrets and do the legwork. So, when you come across a Cogwork Heart Piece for the first time, you’ll know…

Quick Links Where To Find The Spice Miner’s Guild Tags So you’ve reached the Mithra crash site and located some of the surviving crew who urgently need your help, and now it’s time to get your hands dirty. In Dune: Awakening’s Lost Harvest DLC, you’ll be asked to gather medical…

Deltarune Chapter 5 has been given a new release window by Toby Fox, one that’s less than reassuring, being further out than some fans expected. There have been massive gaps between the releases of Deltarune Chapters, with the first launching in 2018, the second in 2021, and the third and…

While last week brought some quality games for PS5 and PS4 gamers to spend their virtual wallet on, it’s being turned up a notch as there are over 20 games releasing on the PlayStation Network Store this coming week. The majority of games releasing this coming week are indies and…

Gearbox Software’s latest entry in the Borderlands franchise, Borderlands 4, is by all accounts a return to form. In our review, we said, “Borderlands 4 is undoubtedly my favorite Borderlands game to date. It is a culmination of everything that the franchise has learned thus far and then some.” It’s…

Quick Links Nyleth’s Attack Patterns Your task to find the Old Hearts has begun, and with it, you’re faced with some incredibly tough challenges. Hollow Knight: Silksong doesn’t pull any punches; that’s safe to say. But some fights are easier than others, if you know what you’re doing. In a…

As you roam the lost halls of the Grand Citadel in Hollow Knight: Silksong, it might not have hit you just yet how insanely large this place actually is. I mean, truly, it’s a bit of a maze. There are 9 sub-areas in this one map (if you count the…

Quick Links How To Steal Major Raikov’s Uniform In Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater How To Get The Door Frequency In Groznyj Grad Weapons Lab: East Wing In Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, after getting to the Krasnogorje Mountaintop and talking to EVA, you will find out that…

While The Last of Us HBO TV series is getting another season at the very least, the status of the game franchise is in limbo, as no one outside of Naughty Dog knows whether we’re getting another one or if The Last of Us Part II is the end. If…

While Fortnite might be a free-to-play game, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your hard-earned dough in the game. Starting next month, Epic is set to introduce a new way of topping up your virtual wallet, which is a step in the right direction. Every Fortnite player can expect…

While you’re playing Hollow Knight: Silksong, having fun thrashing the halls of the Citadel, and exploring the Choral Chambers, you’ll eventually come across this massive, abandoned dining hall. This is home to a very old man, just trying to serve his master. This is the ever-loyal Mergwin, and you’re going…

Within your household, you might consider yourself the chef of the house, but me, I prefer the role of disgraced chef. On account of one too many burnt frozen pizzas. Perhaps that is also what happened to Disgraced Chef Lugoli. However, I think he had it coming if he’s been…

The World of Pharloom in Hollow Knight: Silksong is an enormous place, so large that if you’re not wearing your compass tool, you’ll find yourself getting lost more times than you can count. Thankfully, in the Marrow, you’ll meet a not-so-friendly Bell Beast who challenges you to a match. To…

Hollow Knight’s Steel Soul mode kills you dead. And when you die, that’s it. Should have played better, idiot. It’s not something really meant for a first playthrough – hence why you have to beat the game first to unlock it. Unless. Unless you chant the sacred incantation. You may…

Hollow Knight: Silksong brought with it the foundation of its predecessor but with many more complexities, making it challenging even for those of us who aren’t new to the franchise. The economy, among other aspects, has been one of the most prominent elements in my experience in Pharloom, especially at…

Prey 2 was a highly anticipated sci-fi bounty hunter game being developed by Human Head Studios, but the project was unfortunately cancelled, and fans are still heartbroken about it. Aside from its impressive reveal trailer that dropped in 2011, some demo footage, and a few leaks over the last decade,…

Quick Links Reaching The Blasted Steps Find The Route To The Boss The Blasted Steps in Hollow Knight: Silksong is the key to reaching the critical second act of Team Cherry’s newest adventure. In order to reach it, you need a few tools and abilities. Additionally, Blasted Steps is one…

Continuing from last week’s jam-packed game releases, this coming week’s lineup isn’t bad either, which is to be expected given we’re inching closer and closer to the busy Q4 release timeline. For this week, there are 14 new game releases for the PS5 and PS4 on the PlayStation Network, with…

After facing off against The Widow in Hollow Knight: Silksong, you might be wondering what to do with your newfound ability. Well, do you remember that big door that you found right at the beginning of the game in the Moss Grotto? Might be worth going back for a little…

The Bellhart in Hollow Knight: Silksong is part of a secondary quest known as The Threadspun Town. It’s first introduced to you as The Haunted Bellhart, where a sinister sense of dread hangs in the air. The town is stripped of its identity, the bugs suspended in midair, which leaves…

Look. Hollow Knight: Silksong can be a pretty tough game, just like its predecessor. At some point in the journey, you’re going to get skill-checked and/or roadblocked by some type of boss or challenge. For me, this happened a little earlier in the Greymoor area of the map during that…

When you enter the golden domain of the Haunted Bellhart in Hollow Knight: Silksong, you’re certainly in for a horrifying surprise. Bugs hang in the air, tortured in stasis. It’s pretty unsettling to say the least. Of course, that’s where you come in! It’s your job to cut down whoever…

In Hollow Knight: Silksong, something that will become immediately apparent is the lack of the Mantis Claw from the original Hollow Knight, an upgrade that allowed you to cling onto walls and jump off of them. This wall jump ability remains in Silksong, now known as the Cling Grip. In…

After you defeat Moss Mother and ascend to new areas of the map, Silksong really starts to open up, and allows you to explore new areas like The Marrow, Mosshome, and more. However, getting around purely on foot can be a bit of a pain. After all, in the original…

Ah, the wonders of lush tropical islands. Sun, sea and… murderous mermaids? Act 4 of Path of Exile II certainly throws some tricky challenges at you, and this one is going to have you gasping for breath. Diamora, Song of Death, is an optional boss found in the Singing Caverns…

Ever wondered what Doom would have felt like if instead of fighting hordes of demons, you were taking on an army of robots whose sole purpose is to stop you from saving humanity? Well, if you have and wanted to play something with this theme, then Metal Eden might just…

While the Call of Duty series is still one of the biggest franchises in all of gaming, it’s hard to deny that the popularity and sentiment of the brand have waned a fair bit in the last few years. It seems Activision might be feeling threatened by other military shooters,…

I would not be the person that I am today without 3D platformers. And while the genre is stuffed with icons like Mario and Crash Bandicoot, my favorite 3D platformer series has always been Jak & Daxter. This series has been a huge part of my life since I was…

Despite appearing to be all systems go on The Witcher 4 and the Cyberpunk sequel, CD Projekt RED has continued to update Cyberpunk 2077. After an infamous launch when the game was clearly released before it was ready, CD Projekt RED has done an outstanding job of addressing player concerns…

Quick Links What is the Mourning Frost and How to Get it in Baldur’s Gate 3 Crafting the Mourning Frost A big part of Baldur’s Gate 3 is finding the rare and unique artefacts that are scattered throughout Faerun. While some of these are in obvious locations, others are hidden…

There are some genres of video game that I find myself thoroughly engaging with, but unsure whether I’m actually having fun with them. The FPS is a perfect example of this. Of course, they’re competitive games by their very nature, and competition brings out the very, very worst in us.…

Cozy games often rely on the tranquility of their environments for the appeal of the game as a whole, but there are many of these games that have an enthralling story with detailed quests and rewards that enhance your playing experience. If endless farming, gathering, or collecting gameplay doesn’t intrigue…

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S generation of consoles have been considered the weakest by many due to the lack of exclusives. But what seemed impossible for the longest time finally happened when Xbox and PlayStation started bringing their exclusives to each other’s platforms and ending the console wars. With…

It doesn’t have to be Father’s Day to celebrate dads. Yet, some games give you more of the daddy experience than others. While there are games that dads would probably enjoy as a hobby, by ‘dadcore,’ we’re referring to games where being a father figure drives the storyline or is…

As a direct result of the UK’s Online Safety Act, Valve is now requiring all users in the United Kingdom to verify their age using a credit card. Yes, this includes accounts that have been in existence for 20 years. “Ofcom’s guidance on the OSA states that one highly effective…

2024’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of the most pleasant surprises in gaming last year. That’s not to say that we expected the game to be bad; MachineGames has a proven track record from their work on the Wolfenstein franchise. If anything, it was more an issue…

Growing up, I didn’t experience the pleasure of having pets running around my home. I had quite a lot of fish over the years, but typically, the last thing a fish feels like doing is running around. Fish are beautiful, fascinating creatures, and I established quite a bond with them.…

It’s been nothing but good vibes for Battlefield 6 since its announcement and open beta. By that logic, I guess we were due for some possibly controversial news: Battlefield 6 will not only lack ray-tracing support at launch, but there are no future plans to support it. For those unaware,…

After about three decades of gaming, and having worked in the industry for half that time, it’s safe to say I’ve been around the block a few times. I know my favorite genres, the must-plays within them, and some of the more obscure picks I can confidently recommend. Conversely, I…

I think it’s fair to say that. Of all the games that get ceremoniously placed aboard the hype train, none are quite as widely anticipated as those that have literally been wished into existence, which is exactly what has happened on this occasion, leading to a much-sought-after follow-up to Skate…

Animal Crossing is a series that gives players the freedom to live their own tiny, adorable life, at their own pace. We all find our own ways to do that. Perhaps you’re a dedicated fisher and bug catcher, insisting on completing the museum‘s collection of critters as quickly as possible.…

iRacing Studios, the development team founded earlier this year by iRacing.com, is expanding beyond the NASCAR franchise. With NASCAR 25 set to release this October, the newly found studio is setting its sights on another racing brand: INDYCAR. As announced this morning by the INDYCAR series, iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations has…

If you haven’t been keeping tabs on gaming news, you might not know that one of Microsoft’s big exclusive franchises is now headed to the PS5 in the form of Gears of War: Reloaded, a remaster of the original Gears game released for the Xbox 360 in 2006. Here we…

Elephant is one of the most controversial levels in Ready or Not, and it is also a royal pain in the rear, thanks to the large map and less-than-friendly suspects involved. This is a mission that requires good tempo from the team leader, as any second wasted can and will…

Gamescom has come and gone, and with it, the news that Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally coming on September 4th. That’s next week, though; we’re here to talk about the games coming out this week for Xbox, and there are some doozies. In total, there are over 30 new games…

Every once in a while, I’m reminded to cherish life and make the most of it, because you never know when you’ll kick the bucket. In those last moments, you’ll want to recall the good things that made life worth seeing through to the end. Sorry if that line was…

Following the release of the Resident Evil 4 remake in 2023, horror fans might have assumed that Capcom is planning to remake Resident Evil 5 next. If you’re one of the many counting on that, well, we have bad news for you. A recent rumor has surfaced that doesn’t bode…

I first started Tekken when I was 6 years old, and have been a fan my entire life. It’s the series where I wrote my first terribly written fanfiction as a 7-year-old, and pretended to be 13 on various forums when I was 8. It’s poetic that, 25 years later,…

Being an indie RPG that’s well over a decade old, OFF is quite an obtuse game to get into, and it features a cavalcade of puzzles that can break the brain, be pretty frustrating if you can’t figure them out, and generally take quite a long time to crack. This…

Each Pokemon generation has its stinkers, that’s for sure. For every Groudon, there’s a Slakoth; that’s just the way it is. And honestly, it makes the world more varied and enjoyable. But which generation truly has the weakest Pokémon? It would be rather easy to answer this question simply by…

Just in case one long-awaited release date wasn’t enough for today, Battlestate Games has another one for us. We’ve known for a while that the final 1.0 release of Escape from Tarkov is imminent, with Battlestate Games themselves recently teasing that it’s “coming soon.” The ill-fated hardcore wipe was also…

Most generational Pokémon gimmicks are strictly one-and-done affairs. We see them in their flagship games, as well as any other games that release near them like remakes, and then we never hear about them again. Such was largely the case for Mega Evolution, which first appeared in X and Y,…

Quick Links Psalmanazer and Herodotus While a majority of the OFF remaster is unchanged from the RPG’s original 2008 version, there’s a good handful of unique bosses with new music, visuals, and a few story beats that are exclusive to this 2025 edition. Fair warning, these bosses are pretty tanky,…

Game adaptations of quality anime IPs aren’t something to take for granted, which is why the announcement of The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is a big deal. After the success of The Seven Deadly Sins: GRAND CROSS (2019), the team behind it is moving to a new game that is…

While Team Jade just launched Delta Force on consoles today, the dev team isn’t resting on its laurels, as the studio announced a new game at today’s gamescom Opening Night Live. This time around, instead of a military shooter, Team Jade is dipping its toes in the asymmetrical PvPvE field.…

Arrowhead Game Studios released a new Helldivers 2 trailer last week that teased a crossover with Microsoft’s Halo franchise is on the way. Today, that tease has become a reality, as Helldivers 2 will be crossing over with Halo: ODST starting next week! This is a momentous occasion in gaming,…

After you spend some time in the sandy desert of the Veiled Sea and add some much-needed moisture, you’ll move on to the Lost Grotto. This is a gorgeous area with lots of hidden alcoves, dolphin paraphernalia, and opportunities to catch some sick air and land some lush combos. But…

Once upon a time, Jak and Daxter was a major franchise for not just the PlayStation brand, but Naughty Dog as well. Before the days of Uncharted and The Last of Us, the studio was known for the Jak and Daxter trilogy on the PlayStation 2, as well as the…

Just because the Battlefield 6 beta is over doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything left to play on Xbox. The upcoming list of new Xbox games for the week of August 18th through the 25th has you covered, headlined by one of the best Soulslikes of 2024. Despite the anticipated…

Mafia: The Old Country is a fairly linear game, but that doesn’t mean there are no secrets to be found. One of the most notable secrets are hidden charms, items that you can equip to grant Enzo a buff in and out of combat. While there are 32 charms scattered…

Every Ready or Not session starts in the police station, and next to the briefing table, the locker is the most popular spot in the building. Once you’re done playing Barbie with all the outfits you unlocked with your exploits, you stare at the loadout screen, wondering what weapon of…

When someone hears the name Square Enix, they usually think of Final Fantasy or maybe Dragon Quest, right? After all, those are the company’s most well-known brands. However, the Japanese developer didn’t make its name solely through RPGs or spike-haired protagonists. In the not-so-distant past, Square was also a publisher…

It’s another beautiful day of the week, and to ruin that perfect day, FromSoftware has dropped a fresh, enhanced Nightlord boss fight in Elden Ring Nightreign, this time with everyone’s favourite satanic goat, Libra, in the Everdark Sovereign Equilibrious Beast expedition. The highlight of this Everdark version is that it…

Some people prefer relaxing, easy games to unwind, while others prefer sweaty, edge-of-your-seat competition. Now, how does one get into, or convince their friends to join, the competitive fun? With the right games, of course. Not all competitive multiplayer games are made equal. Some games are ruthless in terms of…

Running a grocery store in Discounty means that making money is the name of the game. Sure, this is still a cozy indie game, but if you’re failing to rake in the dough, your store is never going to get off the ground. In addition to simply needing money to…

For aspiring developers, the thought of failing on your debut is obviously terrifying. But mistakes can also forge greatness, and some of the most well-known developers today started their journey with a flop. It’s inspiring to see them hit a home run after improving, adapting, and never giving up. I…

If you’re a shooter fan, chances are you’ve played last week’s first Battlefield 6 Open Beta phase. If you want more of what you played, DICE is bringing it back tomorrow on Thursday, August 14, for the second week of the Open Beta! Not only are we getting another weekend…

When Xbox Game Pass was first introduced, it sounded like something too good to be true for both developers and players alike. Play as much as you can for just a flat monthly fee? That sure sounds like a great deal. Even for developers, this was a surefire way to…

Choosing your build in Titan Quest 2 is certainly not an easy thing, as the huge wealth of choices can quickly overwhelm a casual player. 4 Masteries, dozens of actives and passives. Just where on earth do you start? The great thing about Titan Quest 2 is that it has…

Trailers are a double-edged sword for video games. They can build hype like none other, but they can also deceive you in many ways. This can be from graphics to actual gameplay that doesn’t actually exist in the game. Because of this, games sometimes fall flat on their faces after…

If I asked you what the best-selling fighting game of this generation is, chances are your mind will automatically go to Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, or maybe one of the new Dragon Ball fighting games released. If so, you might be surprised that none of those games have that…

Every so often, a new game gets released out of nowhere by a team I’m not familiar with that takes me completely by surprise. The Demons Told Me To Make This Game is the most recent example of this, and oh boy, does it seem like something special already in…

Remakes and remasters of classic video games have turned out to be some of the biggest highlights of recent gaming history, and one modder is working hard to ensure Medal of Honor: Airborne gets a chance at a second deployment. Medal of Honor: Airborne was originally released in 2007 and…

While I love playing single-player adventures, there’s something special about playing a video game with others. It just makes the resulting chaos that much more enjoyable. Especially when you’re tackling a party game. One of the most iconic (and often frustrating) party games of all time is the Mario Party…

Quick Links Quests and Attribute Rewards Resetting your Attributes Upon leveling up in Titan Quest 2, you may have noticed that you were granted 2 Attribute points that can be allocated into any of the 4 available options. Understanding how these options work and how they influence your character is…

Open-world games have the distinct advantage of being some of the only games that you can entirely make your own experience. If your gaming experience is made ten times better by the existence of an expansive, beautiful world that’s all available to explore, then this genre is a match made…

You know, at this point, you’re probably going to tell me how much of an unhealthy obsession I have with Elden Ring Nightreign, but I partially blame that on my friends who constantly rope me in for runs and, dare I say, it’s still a joyous occasion. And with that…

We all came to know and love the very first PlayStation for delivering iconic experiences with ambitious 3D graphics and an innovative controller – especially those that managed to fill the memory cards’ capacity almost completely, leaving us blown away by hours of content. Back in the day, these titles…

Fan of Two Point Hospital? The name Bullfrog Productions is one that is starting to slip away through the sands of time now, but the former British developer has a proud legacy of fantastic strategy and sim titles behind it. We’ve all heard of the likes of Theme Hospital and…

There’s a particular kind of fantasy that cozy games like Tiny Bookshop tap into—walking away from the stress and constant noise of modern life to start anew in someplace cozy and quiet. It’s an irresistible daydream for many of us, and Tiny Bookshop lends us the temporary escape from reality…

When I replayed 1992’s Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins recently, the part that struck me the most was the final level. Here was our castle-stealing enemy Wario (in his first ever appearance), towering over Mario, leaping about trying to crush him, nabbing power-ups, and generally being nefarious. Wario…

Sometimes you want a game which you can put on in an evening and melt into. A game which offers repeatable missions, multiple difficulties and side missions that are so bite-sized they fit perfectly with the popcorn you’ve got as a snack. Other times, though, you want every part of…

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set to be released this month, and, barring any major unforeseen circumstances, will give tactical espionage fans something new to tackle, given it won’t be a straight 1:1 remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Konami has already shared that we’ll see…

In an age where virtually every creation in digital entertainment is built on the idea of becoming a franchise, self-contained adventures are progressively rare. We live in a time of eternal content, of stories that last forever, so I increasingly value those titles that, from conception to execution, seem virtually…

Quick Links How To Prepare For The Polyphemus Fight How To Beat Polyphemus In Hades 2 What would Greek Mythology be without its monsters? From the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires to the half-human-half-bull Minotaur, it has all kinds of them. But the one who is an obstacle in Melinoe’s journey in Hades…

Part of the appeal of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound isn’t just the old-school side-scrolling combat the Ninja Gaiden series was originally known for. Yes, it’s a blast to play, but the real treat is mastering the game. It’s one thing to beat the game’s story within a handful of hours, but…

While the PS5 and PS4 only have a handful of games releasing this week, the same can’t be said for Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming platforms will have 30 new games to check out, and while most of them are indie games, there are also a bunch of big games that will…

Even though I was afraid to venture into the world of Soulsborne games because I rarely play video games on high difficulties, I’ve since become addicted to their challenges. I still don’t enjoy titles on difficulties above average, but every experience with FromSoftware’s insignia fills me with incomparable adrenaline and…

Quick Links Where to find the Club of Hill Giant Strength in Baldur’s Gate 3 Club of Hill Giant Strength Stats There are a ton of weapons in Baldur’s Gate 3, from the simple +1 Dagger to the all-powerful Balduran’s Giantslayer. One of the earlier game weapons that you can…

Hunter x Hunter isn’t really about who’s the strongest. Sure, there are powerful Nen users and battles that push people to their limits, but the story is more interested in something deeper. It’s about choice, change, and the quiet moments that shake a person to their core. Some characters evolve…

One unpopular move Nintendo has made with the Switch 2 is pricing some of its games at $80, which is $10 more than the now-standard $70 price point for a premium game. As it turns out, the Big N isn’t done with inflating prices, as this time around, the company…

With the massive success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, both critically and commercially, some might assume that developer Sandfall Interactive might be scaling up to tackle more projects. That won’t be the case, according to studio founder Guillaume Broche and Expedition 33 creative director Tom Guillermin. Related Clair Obscur: Expedition…

In real life, cults are no laughing matter. They’re dangerous and frightening organizations that prey on peoples’ weaknesses to achieve personal, often financial, enrichment. I am sincerely glad I have never had a run-in with a cult or cultist, because the idea genuinely scares me. One of the nice things…

The mid-season refresh for Marvel Rivals is almost upon us, and this means another new hero is on the way. Not only that, but NetEase has revealed more details about it, and we’re even getting new Team-Ups and more. While we’ve known who the new hero being released is for…

If you are a fan, you know that every The Legend of Zelda has its epic moments, whether it is fetching a quest for a giant Goron, playing with a Zora band, or beating the hell out of a masked creep – and the latter always has a special flavor,…

Despite the recent controversies around censoring parts of the game in order to release on consoles, Void Interactive’s Ready or Not is finding quite the success. With the game’s Steam reviews having over 31,000 mostly negative user feedback scores, it seems that it hasn’t slowed sales down as the title…

Every trophy hunter has already experienced that rewarding feeling of watching a challenging, long-awaited platinum trophy pop on the screen. But what about the moments when achieving that is literally impossible? Related 10 Hardest Platinum Trophies In 2024 These trophy lists made for the most difficult Platinum trophies to obtain…

To kick off this week, where the Evolution Championship Series (more commonly known as Evo) in Las Vegas this weekend, Sony announced the first wireless fightstick for the PS5 called the “FlexStrike.” This fightstick is designed by Sony itself and is compatible with the PS5 and PC. Related Sucker Punch…

Gamescom is rapidly approaching, and Xbox has announced its plans for the upcoming show. Taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 20-24, team Xbox has big plans. Their show floor booth will have a theater experience for The Outer Worlds 2, will allow players to get some hands-on time with…

It’s another week, and that means another batch of games is releasing on the PlayStation Network. For the week starting July 28, a total of 13 games are scheduled to release on PS5 and PS4. While there is no AAA release this week, there are still a handful of interesting…

Most games present a general predicament that the protagonist finds themselves in, but some games focus their entire narrative on the life story of the protagonist and their development throughout the game. Whether or not the protagonist gets a happy ending, these games always leave a lasting impact on the…

It’s been a month since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach was released, and it’s good news for Hideo Kojima’s latest opus. Not only is the game a hit at retail, but it also seems that the people who play it like it enough that they power through the entire…

Have you ever wanted to simply escape our reality and jump into another – whether it is a parallel dimension or your own past or future? I am sure that some gaming characters understand that feeling quite well, since there are many games that not only flirt with the concept,…

If I had a nickel for every Chinese Soulslike that features a spear-wielding, white-robed sage as an impossibly difficult secret boss to unlock a true ending, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers features Eternal Glory as its secret…

In the world of gaming, there are a handful of games that, more than any other, prompt players upon finishing to ask, ‘Is there anything else quite like that out there?’ Mainly because they have an insatiable hunger for more. Related This Game Is Disco Elysium With Demons, & It’s…

In a world where loyalty can be stronger than steel and friendships stretch across oceans, One Piece has never shied away from breaking hearts. Oda’s tale of pirates, freedom, and inherited will is filled with epic battles and emotional farewells, but it’s the betrayals that leave the deepest scars. These…

The WWE 2K series’ return to a Nintendo platform has been a welcome one, especially when the game is as enjoyable as WWE 2K25 is. In our review, I said that it’s one of the best wrestling games ever made and a fantastic entry in the overall sports genre, offering…

Even if Tripwire Interactive’s Killing Floor 3 isn’t out yet, the developers have promised a breadth of support for the co-op shooter’s first year of release. Players will see a slew of content get released this year, with content for 2026 already outlined. Related Zenimax Looter Shooter Felt Like Blade…

Space, the final frontier, and for videogames, one that often makes for quite an immersive and engaging experience. Two of the biggest games to deal with space are Starfield and No Man’s Sky, which offer different looks at what it’s like to be living in the infinite reaches of the…

For over a thousand chapters, One Piece kept the true rulers of the world hidden behind shadowy silhouettes and vague dialogue. Known as the Gorosei, or the Five Elders, these men have long operated in the background, manipulating world affairs under the flag of the World Government. For years, fans…

Actor Charlie Cox has said that he will finally play Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, because fans keep asking him about it, and he knows nothing about the story. Charlie Cox played Gustave in Clair Obscur, which involved providing a few hours of voice work. He has said in past interviews…

While Dying Light: The Beast isn’t a full mainline entry to the franchise, it won’t be a short side affair, either, as players can expect it to be longer than most single-player games out today. This isn’t even factoring in the multitude of side content players can chew through in…

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is adding new dialogue for fan favourite characters in its Enhanced mode, giving the original team the chance to reinsert material that didn’t make the cut the first time around. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is a ground-up remake that attempts to emulate…

My original Nintendo Switch is looking more than a little worse for wear now. It’s been through several thousand hours’ worth of use, numerous trips, and almost daily use since I bought it back in 2017. I’m awaiting the first Switch 2 direct, even as I’m not ready to say…

There are a lot of great Metroidvanias out there, and I’ve covered several here before. But sometimes, you’re looking for something a bit more experimental, which pushes the boundaries of what people have come to expect from the genre. Those amazing Metroidvania genre hybrids aren’t numerous, but they’re out there.…

In case you didn’t know, a new Souls-like game is headed our way soon, and it looks to be a promising new action game from China titled Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. For those wondering what kind of graphical modes PS5 players can expect for the game, Sony has updated the action-RPG’s…

When Nintendo announced the Switch 2, hopes for a new 3D Mario adventure were high. The last fully brand-new title was Super Mario Odyssey, meaning we’ve been waiting about 8 years for a proper new Mario in the third dimension. At the same time, Donkey Kong getting a new game…

It’s been years since we last saw a Ghost Recon game, but that should be changing soon, as Ubisoft has confirmed that a new game is in the works. While not an official announcement, the confirmation comes from none other than Ubisoft’s CEO, Yves Guillemot, which means it’s the real…

While Sucker Punch Productions is deep into the development of Ghost of Yotei, the studio hasn’t forgotten about the first game in the franchise, Ghost of Tsushima. To mark the game’s 5th Anniversary, the studio is giving out free PlayStation avatars, and they look mighty nice. You can check out…

There’s always that one show everyone misses until it explodes overnight. Dandadan is that show. It’s weird in all the best ways. One episode you’re dealing with aliens and ghosts, and the next you’re knee-deep in the most sincere, emotionally raw character moment you didn’t see coming. It’s not trying…

The Pokemon Company has issued a tweet promoting the upcoming Pokemon Presents event, showing Pikachu messing with musical equipment, hinting at one of the announcements that will be made. Any Pokemon Presents showcase made in 2025 is an exciting one, as next year marks the series’ 30th anniversary. This means…

Without a doubt, that original trailer for Dead Island 2, released in 2014, is one of the most notorious game trailers of all time, as despite how amazing it looked, the game it was advertising was having a bit of trouble under the hood, finally releasing about 10 years after…

The humble RPG has been around for nearly as long as the entire medium of gaming, beginning life as text-based adventures, graduating to isometric CRPGs, and now, we enjoy a wide variety of open-world RPGs with scope beyond our wildest dreams. However, there is still a relative shortage of first-person…

Quick Links How To Prepare For Blanche Fight How To Beat Blanche In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, nevrons are the creatures or monsters that often attack you and are known to have a hostile nature. However, not all nevrons are the same. You meet one…

While RimWorld might not be a household name yet, the latest DLC for the game has pushed new players to try out this sci-fi colony sim. Released in 2018, Ludeon Studios’ off-beat game combines various genres into one to create its own unique experience. It’s part sim game, part base…

While Sony hosting PlayStation Store sales promotions isn’t anything new, the company has launched a new PlayStation Plus-specific offer that heavily discounts many games for a limited time. The PSN Store Summer sale early access is live now until July 15, and it includes AAA titles, indies and even DLCs.…

While Blizzard’s Overwatch franchise was once considered the gold standard when it comes to hero shooters, the game has fallen from grace over the years. Not only is it facing stiff competition, but even its player base has qualms about how Blizzard has treated the game. Related Former Blizzard Boss…

Despite the recent launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, the latest entry in the acclaimed strategy series has failed to take off like its predecessors. Now, I know what you’re going to say: “Jake, none of the Civ games too well at launch.” This is true, but despite enjoying my…

Firstly, I know there isn’t an optimal order to play all the Final Fantasy games and that every mainline is an entirely standalone experience. I’m not that stupid. However, humor me for a bit. Suppose you are at gunpoint or someone is paying you to write a guide for a…

When Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was announced, most Xbox gamers saw it as the answer to Sony’s Uncharted franchise. But when we saw our first look at gameplay, a good number of people (including this guy) were surprised it was from a first-person perspective. Related Dev Discusses The…

The Nintendo Switch Game Voucher program is drawing to a close, with Nintendo revealing the cut-off date for when they can be purchased and for when they can no longer be redeemed. Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can be redeemed for some of the biggest titles on the eShop. The idea…

Subnautica 2 seems to be in hot water right now. Often, a delayed release can offer devs an extra chance to improve the end product. But in this case, glimpses at behind-the-scenes maneuvering hint that Subnautica 2 has stormy seas ahead. So, what’s the issue? While no official statement has…

By now, possibly one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming is Ubisoft’s planned remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Not only did a collectible maker associated with Ubisoft reveal it, but the game’s protagonist also confirmed it at an event. While there’s still no official announcement by Ubisoft, the…

Well, this is unexpected. Just when you thought Naughty Dog was done with The Last of Us, since for the most part of the year they’ve been very busy with the HBO show, they still somehow managed to drop a surprise update that might persuade you to come back and…

For a gaming genre to go from unique and niche to oversaturated overnight, it only takes one game to break the mold. Whether it’s Stardew Valley, Dark Souls, or Slay the Spire, as soon as they show that a formula has traction, the others soon jump on the bandwagon. Related…

Set in the heart of Sicily during the early 1900s, Mafia: The Old Country takes us back to the days before Tommy Aneglo and Vito Scaletta’s adventures from the previous Mafia games. Rather than the grandeur and glamour of America’s great cities, we are instead taken back to a more…

It’s the start of another week, and that means another heaping of games is unloaded on the PlayStation Store. For the week of July 7 to July 13, there are a few big games arriving on the storefront. Aside from the two sports games, there’s also an anticipated remaster that’s…

Stop Killing Games is making waves after receiving over one million signatures on their petition to protect the consumer rights of gamers, but there’s still more work to do. The SKG initiative was created in 2024 by Content Creator Ross Scott, in an attempt to stop gaming companies from revoking…

For those diving into Persona5: The Phantom X, acquiring Golden Tickets, meant for unlocking new characters from certain banners, can be done in many ways. One of which is opening up treasure chests during your playthrough of the game’s story, some of which contain a precious Golden Ticket. But sometimes,…

In case you haven’t been paying attention to gaming news, this past week has been very challenging for Xbox fans, as Microsoft has shelved over 9,000 jobs across multiple divisions and even canceled a significant number of projects. While most people would feel bad for the employees laid off, one…

While we already know that Insomniac Games is working on Marvel’s Wolverine for the PS5, it appears that the studio has some unannounced projects also in the works. Nothing has been formally announced regarding this, but an Insomniac Games developer has confirmed that the studio is working on multiple projects.…

An automatic machine-translated blog post on the official Digimon website has accidentally name-dropped the franchise’s bigger competitor, proving that sometimes a human touch is better. Digimon has often been accused of being a Pokemon knock-off, and while there are certainly similarities, the franchises have both gone in very different directions.…

Yesterday, it was reported that Microsoft was eliminating over 9,000 jobs across the company’s various divisions, which include Microsoft Gaming (Xbox). Not only were there layoffs, but we also saw studio shutdowns and game cancellations as well. Related Stop Killing Games Petition Scores Stoppage Time Winner, But Audit Threatens Success…

RPG is a diverse genre of gaming that has something for everyone, a landscape where your choices and dialogue often have a greater impact than bullets, and every path you take can shape your story. The many lives you live inside RPG games can take you from a knight in…

Following today’s news that Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees across various sectors of the company, including the gaming division (Xbox), one person we know who won’t be affected by any restructuring is Xbox boss Phil Spencer. Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming and head of Xbox, also has…

JRPGs aren’t generally known for their decision-making, but there have been a handful throughout the years that have decision-making play heavily into how the gameplay and story play out. This can be due to optional routes taken to characters recruited to decide who lives or dies, and it presents a…

Escape from Tarkov’s die-hard fan base has allowed the gritty extraction shooter to stand the test of time, and Battlestate Games has revealed the long-awaited full release is finally upon us – and they’ve revealed some changes to make things interesting. Related Escape From Tarkov Reveals Release Date & Roadmap…

Whether you’re someone who plays a lot of highly competitive live service multiplayer, dabbles in Soulsborne co-op, or has endured the heat of the kitchen in games like Overcooked, you’ll know that co-op gaming can be pretty stressful. Related 50 Best Indie Games of All Time Forget blockbuster AAA games!…

Quick Links How to Romance, Befriend, or Make Enemies with Doug Date Everything! has several hidden characters, all of whom are among the most interesting in the entire game. One of these hidden characters is the personification of existential dread, Doug. He’s gray with a strange head and little to…

Quick Links What Happens When You Realize an Object? All the Dateables’ Realization Recipes Unlike most dating sim games, Date Everything! features a more focused story that drives the narrative forward. There’s some mystery and intrigue, which is nice, because some dateables are more interesting than others. Once you reach…

‘Untitled Paper RPG’ will likely never be finished. That’s what Adam Robinson-Yu (also known as ‘adamgyru’, developer of indie hit A Short Hike) said on an itch.io blog post, explaining why everyone can come and play the game anyway. A Short Hike launched to huge success, with the fledgling indie…

RPGs are no strangers to big casts, especially when it comes to enemy variety. In most, the shape and number of your foes fluctuate to set the tone or help build the world, and Deltarune is no different. Where Deltarune does differ is in how you interact with these foes.…

While there’s no shortage of games to be played on PS4 and PS5, the same can’t be said if you want a looter shooter. Sure, Destiny 2 is still around, but what if you want something fresh or perhaps a little more grounded? There’s one game heavily discounted now on…

Are you looking forward to the next wave of seasonal content for Marvel Rivals? While NetEase hasn’t announced anything yet, it seems the free-to-play hero shooter’s partnership with Twitch has leaked a lot of details about the upcoming season. Not only do we get the title of Marvel Rivals’ third…

If you’ve been playing Death Stranding 2 and noticed some obscure references to Kojima’s other work, there’s a good chance he put them there himself. In a Japanese-language interview with Game*Spark, translated by Automaton, Hideo Kojima discussed the more obscure references and Easter eggs present in Death Stranding 2. It’s…

Summary A new Street Fighter live-action movie in the works with a peculiar cast including 50 Cent and WWE star Roman Reigns. Movie features established actors like Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, and Callina Liang taking on classic roles. Legendary producing the film that will feature a combination of action and…

Survival anime hits differently. It’s not just about who lives and who dies, it’s about how far someone is willing to go to stay alive, and what they’re forced to sacrifice along the way. These shows drop characters into brutal, unpredictable scenarios where safety is a memory and trust can…

Quick Links How To Unlock The Music Player How To Use The Music Player & Get New Songs Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is easily Kojima’s most engrossing game, and for valid reasons. It ups the ante from the original, bringing in a plethora of new additions and mechanics,…

There’s something unforgettable about a moment in anime when a character just disappears. Not because they turned invisible, not because of some camera trick, but because they moved that fast. Faster than a blink. Faster than thought. Faster than light. It’s a speed that shouldn’t even be possible. Yet somehow,…

Ask every gamer on Earth how many of them have imagined the offspring of Tomba, Banjo, and a Fuzzy from Paper Mario specifically, and the answer will at least be the same number of developers at Zockrates Laboratories, creators of Ruffy and the Riverside. Not only does Ruffy resemble some…

Dune: Awakening’s deep desert is where players go to compete over Landsraad control points, explore shipwrecks and testing sites, and hunt down the biggest spice blows the desert has to offer. Spice farming in the PvP area is exhilarating to say the least, and I think Dune: Awakening’s end-game has…

Nothing beats seeing that familiar golden glow as you grind your enemies into the ground, the call of a legendary weapon beckoning you to take it forth, onward into the dark night. Elden Ring Nightreign certainly has a way of making you feel unstoppable, and some of the legendary weapons…

Shoujo anime isn’t just about heart-fluttering romance or pastel-colored school life. Sometimes, it dives headfirst into themes of grief, loss, and letting go, and it does so with a rawness that leaves a lasting scar. These stories are often wrapped in delicate visuals and soft character interactions, but beneath the…

Quick Links First Trial of Aql Location How To Complete The First Trial of Aql As you begin your quest to map out Arakkis and turn mere surviving into thriving, you’ll be introduced to Zantara, your early-game contact who will help keep you from ending up as Sandworm chow. Related…

“I’ve been looking forward to this,” said Count Dooku. That’s a sentiment I reflect as I commence the introduction to the 12 best Star Wars games with Force powers. There are a huge range of powers, offensive, defensive, and supportive, and they contribute so much to the unique mechanics of…

Quick Links Unlocking Main Characters The newest Mario Kart game, Mario Kart World, is finally here for Nintendo Switch 2. Our review said that this is the Switch 2’s “day-one killer app backed by an incredible soundtrack, well-rounded roster of characters, and addictive gameplay.” Related 10 Most Underrated Mario Kart…

The camp-mates in Red Dead Redemption 2 are certainly a mixed bunch, but generally, most of them are very endearing in one way or another. In addition to their deep involvement in the game’s main story, they also have their own unique item fetch quests with various reasons behind them.…

Summary Ubisoft plans to drop a new free update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on June 25 with Nightmare difficulty & new questline. Additional free content includes New Game +, new story drops, collaborations, and rewards. Premium DLC “Claws of Awaji” targeted for September. Ubisoft’s post-launch support for Assassin’s Creed Shadows…

The Hashira in Demon Slayer are the best of the best. Each one earned their title by pushing themselves past human limits, facing death repeatedly, and still standing tall in the face of demons most would never dare to fight. But strength in Demon Slayer isn’t one-dimensional. Some Hashira dominate…

Palworld: Tides of Terraria releases June 25th

The most unforgettable friendships in anime are relationships that shape the characters themselves, and are built on mutual respect and shared struggles. Additionally, these relationships remind us of the kind of connections we all desire, whether the ones that foster growth or the unlikely ones that blossom over time. Related…

No matter if you plan on doing a solo expedition, playing with your friends, or just queuing with randoms, Ironeye is one of the best characters you could play as in Elden Ring Nightreign. His toolkit is very simple and easy to get used to, yet when played the right…

It’s a common sentiment, “I just don’t like anime.” Maybe the exaggerated expressions or the high-pitched voices put you off. Maybe the sheer volume of shows and genres feels overwhelming. Or maybe you’ve never really given it a proper shot because nothing ever felt grounded enough to pull you in.…

With Borderlands 4 kicking off pre-orders recently, Gearbox has seen it fit to release the looter shooter’s PC requirements as well, and you might want to sit down if you don’t have a beefy rig. While the complete PC requirements for both the minimum and recommended specifications are available below,…

In My Hero Academia, being a Pro Hero isn’t just about strength or strategy, it’s also about presentation. The right outfit can mean the difference between a seamless victory and a catastrophic failure. From boosting Quirk performance to shielding the user from their own powers, hero costumes in this series…

Summary Rematch by Sloclap focuses on arcade-paced soccer & lacks crossplay at launch. Developers cite complexity & platform compliance as reasons for delayed crossplay. Server region lock will enhance connection quality & gameplay experience in Rematch. Developer Sloclap surprised everyone when it announced that its follow-up title to action brawler…

Summary Switch 2 is backward compatible with original Switch games, ensuring vast playability and reduced game library fragmentation. New games for Switch 2 offer diverse genres from platformers to dating sims, appealing to various gaming preferences. The majority of new Switch games are indie titles or ports, yet they still…

Quick Links How To Start The Fox’s Questline The Fox is one of the end-game Shinbakufu targets in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Reaching him involves a multipart questline filled with stealth opportunities, combat, and some minor political intrigue, all centered on the town of Obama in the Wakasa region. Related Assassin’s…

When Astarte Industries announced Bellum in late August of last year, most of us got the impression that this was going to be a 2-3 year affair. You know, like ARMA 4. After all, the tactical shooter came across as a promising passion project developed by a small team, and…

Summary New PS5 & PS4 games include FBC: Firebreak, Rematch, & Drug Dealer Simulator launching next week. Sale on highly-rated RPG at 20% off for a limited time! Majority of releases are indie games, a great opportunity to try something new before Q3-Q4 games. If you’re looking for something new…

Almost every single Nightlord in Elden Ring Nightreign is a true test, boasting a range of devastating moves and qualities that can push players to their limits. A particular Nightlord boss fight that takes to that statement to the max is Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow. He’s a massive centaur who…

Summary Microsoft unveils Xbox handheld project, officially named ROG Xbox Ally X from ASUS. Rumored prices for the ROG Ally X: €599 for white, €899 for black, translating to $646 and $971 in the US. If the high price sticks, many may prefer a gaming laptop over the Ally X…

Summary Free DLC for The First Berserker: Khazan available on June 26 for all players who purchased the base game. Eligible players will receive rewards through a patch, including appearance changes for Khazan (F). Pathfinder package rewards available for players who meet specific conditions until June 27. If you’ve bought…

Summary Gameplay of the new Battlefield 6 is leaking despite private playtesting due to leaked videos. Details about gadgets for various classes, including new and returning items, have surfaced online. Battlefield 6 is expected to be officially revealed this summer, with a potential release before March 2026 ends. With the…

Every day, I discover something new about Mario Kart World. I’d like to think I’m pretty good at Mario Kart, but some of the stuff I see people doing online just blows my mind. Mario Kart 8 was the game that introduced anti-gravity sequences to the franchise. Mario Kart World,…

Earlier today, Sony launched the Remasters & Retro sale on the PlayStation Store. As the name implies, the titles included in this promotion are games that have been remastered or are considered retro. While the sale isn’t as large as most of Sony’s usual PSN promotions, it does feature one…

Summary MindsEye’s first hotfix prioritizes game performance with CPU/GPU improvements and memory optimizations. The hotfix also includes reduced difficulty for mini-games, a new Depth of Field setting, and fixes for control issues. Developer Build a Rocket Boy is focused on enhancing player experience with a series of updates and addressing…

Summary Splitgate 2’s Director has issued an official apology regarding his divisive hat at Summer Game Fest. He has also written a response due to the controversial inclusion of a battle royale mode. Despite this, many fans still claim that Splitgate 2 is hypocritical and patently unable to “make FPS…

Rainbow Six Siege has gone free-to-play, but free players are missing out on some key content. Ubisoft has released Rainbow Six Siege X, a massive update to the game to mark its tenth year since release. The new update overhauls and modernizes several maps with lighting, shadow, and resolution changes,…

Summary System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster will include multiplayer with cross-platform support from launch. The remaster offers enhanced visuals, up to 144 FPS support, and modding capabilities for fans old and new. The release date is set for June 26, 2025, on various platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and…

When Atomfall was released earlier this year, it was compared to a wide range of games, from Fallout to Stalker and even Far Cry. Even though fans came to realize that this game was much more than the sum of its parts, one thing a lot of us couldn’t shake…

Summary Xbox is increasing game prices to $80, starting with The Outer Worlds 2. Game Pass users may benefit, but PS5 players will have to pay the full price. This price hike might become the norm, with other highly anticipated games likely following suit. With Nintendo announcing that the Switch…

Summary Super Meat Boy 3D marks the series’ first venture into 3D platforming. The game seems to retain its difficult gameplay, featuring sawblades, precision platforming, and boss fights. Super Meat Boy 3D, set for an early 2026 release, will be available on Xbox, PS5, and PC. The June 2025 Xbox…

There are games that occasionally get caught in the crosshairs of the gaming community, almost garnering an overwhelming negative reception overnight. Related Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Interview: Adding A New Dimension We sat down with Isra Mallen to discuss what’s next for the Moonlighter series. It doesn’t take much,…

The cold winds gather and bring danger with them, as the fantasy board game Frosthaven is being adapted into a video game. DualShockers had the chance to preview the game ahead of its demo being made available at Steam Next Fest. Frosthaven is set in the same world as Gloomhaven,…

Summary Mecha Break launches July 1, 2025, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Wishlist it on digital storefronts. The game offers 3 modes: 3v3 Deathmatch, 6v6 Hero Shooter, and PvPvE Extraction. Mecha Break stands out for its customization options, both mecha and the pilots. After countless reveals for games…

Quick Links How to Unlock Shifting Earth: Mountaintop How to Complete the Mountaintop One of the most unique features in Elden Ring Nightreign is the Shifting Earth events, where a large chunk of the map changes. There are four Shifting Earth events: Crater, Mountaintop, Rotted Woods, and Noklateo, the Shrouded…