All Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Pre-Order Bonuses and Special Editions

Back in June, THQ Nordic happily announcedKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, which is the long-awaited remaster of the iconic game that is set to receive enhanced visuals together with all the original DLC. However, the developer revealed last month thatKingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoninghas been delayedto July 17, 2025, which is just a few weeks from its original release date of August 05, 2025. To the uninitiated,Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is the upcoming remaster ofKingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, which is a 2012 action-RPG thatearned favorable reviews from criticsbut failed to perform from a commercial standpoint....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Brian Jimenez

Animal Crossing Needs Its Own Equivalent to Stardew Valley's Haunted Chocolatier

The cozy gaming genre has seen a massive resurgence in recent years, with fans picking up cute life simulators and playing obsessively. Two extremely popular games in this genre areAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsandStardew Valley, both giving players the chance to start a new, virtual life in a growing community full of NPCs.Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis the latest in a long line of predecessors from Nintendo, but it maintains the same formula as the originalAnimal Crossingfor the Gamecube....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Jeffrey Phillips

Benchmark Test Shows Watch Dogs Legion Runs the Same Whether DRM is Cracked or Not

It’s safe to say that many people find DRM software, such as Denuvo, a bit of a burden on gaming. WhileUbisoft claims third-party applications drag down game performance, it’s generally accepted that anti-cheat and anti-piracy methods built into releases is a major cause of PC stuttering during play. In fact, some games have had the likes of Denuvo removed, and tests have shown that the game runs better. With that, another benchmark test has been conducted after it turned out thatWatch Dogs Legionhas had its DRM bypassed through a Denuvo crack....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · James Zuniga

Best Magic Systems in Games

Summary Magic systemshave been a part of video games almost ever since the creation of the medium. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of games out there that let players live out their power fantasies of being a magician who can annihilate entire groups of enemies with the click of a button. However, creating a coherent and engaging magic system is not an easy feat. Striking the fine balance betweena magic system that’s overpoweredand one that doesn’t leave enough space for players to showcase their creativity is difficult, but every once in a while, a studio manages to get it just right, creating awe-inspiring titles that linger in one’s memories long after beating the game....

July 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1257 words · Jane Sawyer

Best Space Anime

Summary Some anime series remain with their feet firmly planted on the ground, delivering stories rooted in reality, or at least on the surface of a planet that may or may not be Earth as people know it. Slice of life, mystery, fantasy — multiple genres encompass these anime, but there are some that brave the stars to bring new and exciting sci-fi adventures. Exploring space has been a lifelong ambition of humanity, to venture through the stars and reach further planets or even solar systems to see what kind of life may or may not exist....

July 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1513 words · Eric Ball

Best Trait Combos For Biological Empires In Stellaris

Summary Creating an optimal combination for a species while starting an empire to survive the galaxy inStellariscan be overwhelming and interesting at the same time. Moreover, having a less optimal build could unfortunately mean an early ending for a player’s empire as they face many difficult threats in the galaxy. Therefore, it is quite important for players to carefully pick their choices of traits for an optimal combination before starting the game....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Christine Ewing

Bill Hader On How Breaking Bad And Better Call Saul Influenced Barry

As the lead and showrunner ofBarry, Bill Hader has created one of television’s best anti-heroes ever portrayed in Barry Berkman. However, creating and executing the assassin-turned-actor Barry Berkman required some influence. So, Hader turned to Vince Gilligan, creator ofBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul,to help him flesh out his story withBarry. Hader revealed that he visited the writers' room forBreaking Bad’s prequelBetter Call Saulto get some ideas forBarrybecause he was an avid watcher ofBreaking Badduring its timeon the air....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Richard Robinson

Bizarre Pokemon GO Glitch Looks Like Something Out of Elden Ring

In 2016, Niantic officially released the augmented reality game,Pokemon Go. At the time of its release, the game received mixed reviews for its lack of content and technical issues. Despite this, the game helped reinvigorate thePokemonfranchise into the popular conscience and has been an incredibly profitable product. Like all video games, however,Pokemon Gois occasionally prone to bugs. As mentioned above, the game initially had a lot of technical and performance issues....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Charles Everett

Call of Duty Progression Shared Across Mobile, Warzone 2, and Modern Warfare 2

TheCall of DutyNext event has now confirmed that the upcoming release ofCall of Duty:Warzone Mobilewill come with a comprehensive cross-progression system, allowing a shared Battle Pass and a variety of other essential features. The official announcement cites a unified technology stack that lets developers effectively combine certain aspects of the broadCODgaming experience into one package. Though the previous mobile versions ofCall of Dutyweren’t necessarily marketed to the same player base as the mainlineCODtitles were, this doesn’t seem to be the case withWarzone Mobile....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Matthew Sullivan

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's DLC Model Faces Huge Backlash From Community

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’sSeason Pass has been revealed, offering an all-or-nothing approach to downloadable content whereby players will be unable to buy individual map packs. The move has sparked outrage among members of theCall of Dutycommunity, with many criticizing Activision for implementing an outdated DLC model that divides the playerbase with paywalls. Historically,Call of Dutygames have always released DLC in content packs featuring new maps for multiplayer and Zombies modes....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Robert Dunn

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Everything We Know So Far

The newestCall of Dutygame is set to come out this fall.Treyarch is responsiblefor the game this year, which is expected to be another entry in theBlack Opsseries. This entry is supposed to bridge the gap betweenBlack Ops 1andBlack Ops II. Much to the enjoyment of fans, some familiar faces and new faces make an appearance in the game. RELATED:5 Ways Call of Duty: WW2 Still Holds Up After Modern Warfare (& 5 Ways It Doesn’t)...

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Jennifer Wade

Call of Duty: Vanguard Reveals Alpha Start Date For PS4 And PS5

Call of Dutyfans are spoiled for announcements this week.Call of Duty: Vanguardwas obviously the biggest and most exciting announcement of the past few days, but several follow-up announcements have followed since. Confirmation of a Treyarch-developed Zombies mode forCall of Duty: Vanguardwas a big reveal. The confirmation of 20 maps for multiplayer at launch was also very well-received. Now, Activision Blizzard is back with another announcement, confirmingCall of Duty: Vanguard’s alpha details....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Carrie Lester

Cities Skyline 2 Lacks a Crucial Piece of the Puzzle to Repeat the Original's Success

After an eight-year wait,Cities Skylines 2is finally on the way. While no gameplay has been revealed yet, Colossal Order is promising that it will be the most realistic city builder ever. It may seem like a lofty claim, but if the studio delivers on it then it will once again show whyCities Skylinesis the king of the urban city builder. However,Cities Skylines 2may be facing some tough competition. Cities Skylineslaunched at a time when urban city builder fans had nowhere else to turn to....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Jason Williamson