2018 Xbox-Published Game Is Getting A Big Player Count Boost

Summary Forza Horizon 4has been getting a big player boost. It seems that the six-year-old racing game has been getting a lot of attention as of late. Since it was announced thatForza Horizon 4will be delistedfrom major digital storefronts on December 15, the buzz for the title has been particularly high. While it’s understandable thatForza Horizon 4is getting delisted because of licensing issues, each entry has something different to offer. From cars of a certain time period, to the selection of tracks, to a unique gameplay experience, and even the music, every game has something to offer that others in the franchise will not be able to....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Bradley Johnson

7 Things Half-Life Does Better Than Its Sequel

One of the most classic games to exist,Half-Lifedid many things that modern games still replicate or take inspiration from to this day. The cultural significance ofHalf-Lifecannot be understated, and as such, there’s a beauty within the firstHalf-Lifegame that some consider a superior product to its sequel,Half-Life2. RELATED:Games To Play If You Miss Half-Life So much aboutHalf-Lifeworks, and on a technical level, it’s a marvel for its age. Although players still have not – and do not know if they will ever – seeHalf-Life3, they will always have the replayability of the firstHalf-Lifegame, and the many factors that make it better than its sequel....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · James Smith

A Dead Space 2 Remake Has One Massive Choice to Make

After EA’s Motive Studio blew gamers away like a Force Gun with the release of its acclaimedDead Spaceremake earlier this year, some fans immediately began clamoring for the franchise’ssequels to receive a similar treatment. Spurred on byteases of aDead Space 2remakehidden in EA Motive’s recent hit, fans of the 2011 title have already begun to speculate about what a reimagined version of the spooky sequel would contain. If EA does proceed with aDead Space 2remake, though, it will have to decide if one cult classic game mode is worth the effort to update....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Kimberly Scott

Adorable Animal Crossing: New Horizons Video Shows Brewster Singing

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsrecently added the free 2.0 Update and Happy Home Paradise DLC, both of which introduced a number of new and returning characters to the game. Among these new arrivals is fan-favorite Brewster, a kindly pigeon who manages a cafe called The Roost, which appears as part of the museum. OneAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan celebrated Brewster’s arrival by sharing an adorable video of him taking to the stage and singing his little heart out....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Ashley Jacobs

Animal Crossing Stirs Questions About Nintendo Switch's Lack of Messaging

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis out now on Nintendo Switch and is already offering unique ways of socializing during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The social features inAnimal Crossingmay not be cutting edge, but they allow friends to keep track of and communicate with friends online, just enough to have fun. The simplicity of the features inAnimal Crossingare bringing up another contentious subject, however. That being the complete lack of social features on the Nintendo Switch in the first place....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Natalie Clark

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Creates Amazing Version of Peach's Castle

AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer has shared an amazing recreation of Princess Peach’s castle, as it appears inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. It was recently revealed thatPrincess Peach is getting her own video game, so she’s really enjoying a resurgence in the mainstream at the moment. Since it was first released in 2020,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsplayers have had plenty of fun customizing their islands in increasingly creative ways. In fact, paying tribute to other pop culture juggernauts isn’t uncommon within the game....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jamie Velez

Baldur's Gate 3: Hardest Act 2 Fights

Summary There are some deadly enemies to fight inBaldur’s Gate 3, but some fights have a reputation for being tougher than others. Most of the fights in the game’s first act are tailored to lower-level characters or beginner players who might not have a lot of experience with D&D lore or turn-based combat. By the time players reach Act 2 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, they should be at least level 5 or 6, and the learning curve ramps up....

May 31, 2025 · 8 min · 1545 words · Adrian Warren

Bosch: Legacy'Mo' Bassi?

Summary Bosch: Legacywas a massive success for Amazon Freevee when it debuted back in 2022, with the spin-off featuring some new and old characters and brand-new cases for Harry Bosch to solve. Since Bosch left the LAPD under a cloud at the end of the originalBoschseries, he has had the freedom to do certain things as a private investigator that he wouldn’t get away with when he was representing the law....

May 31, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Cole Brown

Call of Duty: Warzone King Slayer Game Mode Announced

The latest Activision blog brings exciting news toCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers, as an entirely new mode has been conceived and releases at some point during Season 5 Reloaded which starts tonight at 11 PM PT. This new mode, called Kingslayer, takes place in Verdansk like astandard battle royale gamebut has some interesting rules that are sure to make gameplay feel more fast paced and rewarding. Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season 5 Reloaded update releases today, and with it comes a host of new content including game modes, weapons, trials, and more....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Levi Garcia

Composer Recreates Sephiroth Theme in the Style of Kirby Super Star

Thanks to big game releases, a year to reflect back on, and many people finally getting time to enjoy themselves, December often comes as a celebration of video games. With this celebration, comes new art and creativity, as well as some unexpected parings most people would not have even considered. Few characters in all of video games have had a bigger year thanFinal Fantasy 7’s irredeemable villain, Sephiroth. Appearing in the long-awaitedFinal Fantasy 7 Remakein all of his beautifully rendered and voice-acted glory, the iconic villain has returned in a big way....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Benjamin Rogers

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Devs Go In-Depth On Changes From the Original

To give players a better idea of what has been updated, two of the producers fromCrisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reuniondescribed the differences between the original PSP title and the remake in a PlayStation Blog post. With therelease date ofCrisis Core: Reunionofficially confirmed, it’s the perfect time to whet the appetite for the title. One of the many spinoffs sparked by the revolutionary title that wasFinal Fantasy VII, the originalCrisis Corewas one of the hit titles of the PSP, and indeed one of the major reasons to own the console alongside titles likeMetal Gear Solid: Peacewalker....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Phillip Anderson

Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Upgrade Releasing in Second Half of 2021

Cyberpunk 2077was easily one of the most highly-anticipated game releases of 2020, with a considerable hype train behind it. WhenCyberpunk 2077launched, however, it became immediately apparent that the game ran horrendously on base PS4 and Xbox One consoles, prompting CD Projekt Red to issue refunds to anyone that wanted one. Eventually, Sony decided to removeCyberpunk 2077from the PlayStation Store altogether until the game’s quality reached an acceptable level, and now, months later, it has finally made its return....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Mia Mcdaniel

Destiny 2 Eater of Worlds Raid Lair Start Time, Armor Revealed

WithDestiny 2’s Curse of Osiris DLC having introduced players to the exotic weapon known asPrometheus Lens–a gun that’s generally agreed upon as being too OP–many Guardians are currently staying away from the Crucible until Bungie nerfs the rifle. Of course, those who choose to sit out from PvP activities will have to rely on PvE gameplay to slake their thirst for action, and Bungie has now thankfully revealed the start time for the new expansion’s Eater of Worlds raid lair, which has led to pictures of the event’s armor surfacing online....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Lauren Richardson