Small PS5 Console Revision Makes Great Change

It would appear that a new model ofPS5has begun shipping to select locations, and it brings with it several changes from the original designs that launched in November of 2020. So, as players continue to jump on everyPS5 restock, those who aren’t able to pick up a new system until later in the year might be rewarded with several quality of life updates to the newest version of the console....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Nathaniel Reed

Splatoon 3 Artbook and Soundtrack Get Release Dates

Music and art make up a huge part ofSplatoon 3’s identity, and now a new artbook and album have been announced. TheSplatoon 3releases will follow in the footsteps of priorSplatoongames which have also seen collections of art, behind-the-scenes footage, and CDs released.Splatoon 3has become a major successin a short period of time. There were plenty of major Switch releases in 2022 vying for attention, and more are set to come this year, but that hasn’t stopped the shooter from moving millions of copies....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Ivan Lucas

Stray Has Higher User Score Ratings Than Elden Ring

For many, FromSoftware’sElden Ringseems like an obvious pick for Game of the Year. Not only isElden Ringcurrently the best-selling new video game release of 2022, but it’s also the highest-rated game of the year so far, in terms of critic reviews. However, a newly-released game may be givingElden Ringa run for its money, as “cat game"Strayhas burst onto the scene and already has a higher user score than FromSoftware’s open world epic....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Jessica Kennedy

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League's Flash Feels a Lot Like God of War Ragnarok's Heimdall

Recently, Rocksteady Studios released a new look at the upcoming video gameSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueduring Sony’s first 2023 State of Play. The footage in question focused on The Flash as the principal antagonist as the titular characters tried to rescue longtime Superman nemesis Lex Luthor from another longtime Superman nemesis, Brainiac. Oddly enough, theSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguecharacter seemed to have a lot in common with Heimdall inGod of War Ragnarok....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 949 words · David Cox

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Speedrun Challenge is All About Bread

Ever since coming out back in 2017 as a Nintendo Switch launch title,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildplayers continue to find secrets and cool techniques that only die-hard fans can discover. Even thespeedrunning communityhas been having loads of fun with the game post-launch, creating new categories to spice things up from time to time. There have been speedruns to see who can feed all of the dogs in the game the fastest and there’s even a speedrun to fall off a cliff....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Jessica Kelly

The Lord of the Rings is the Perfect Series to Join One Growing Game Genre

Summary There seems to be a recent resurgence inLord of the Ringscontent of late. Not only do fans have the next season ofRings of Powerto look forward to, but Warner Bros. is also planning new movies set within Middle-earth, starting withLord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. ThisLord of the Ringsresurgence is not confined to movies either as multiple video games are taking the franchise for a spin. While all these projects range in quality, it feels like a fun time to be a fan....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · David Perez

The Witcher 3: The 10 Best Cards In The Scoia'tael Gwent Deck

Gwent is one of many reasons whyWitcher 3is considered to be amongthe best RPGs in recent memory. The card game includes five decks overall, each based on different groups in theWitcheruniverse. The Scoia’tael and people related to them make up one of the groups. RELATED:The Witcher: 10 Most Common Mistakes People Make While Playing Gwent While not quite as mighty as some of the other decks, the Scoia’tael pack is more versatile....

July 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Justin Alvarado

Triangle Strategy: Class and Jobs Guide

Quick Links Triangle Strategyis aTactics-like RPG from Square Enix. This sweeping tale is all about corruption, greed, politics, war, and slavery, delving deep into some heavy topics while players battle for their lives. While this story continues along the bloody trail that players choose with all the differentconvictions and choices inTriangle Strategy, they will also need to level and upgrade their characters in order to win battles. Levels vs. Class in Triangle Strategy Players who are picking up this JRPG for the first time may be wondering just what the difference between upgrading and leveling is....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Erika Fowler

Twitch Streamer Ruins Rare Pokemon Card Live On Stream

Twitch Streamer Wesbtw ruined a card on stream when one of his viewers paid him to bend the pack before opening it. Typically the offer helps him offset the cost of packing, but it tragically backfired when he revealed that the bent pack contained a card that would’ve otherwise been worth more than $200. The popularity of classicPokemoncards has surged in recent months, urging streamers to open card packs live on Twitch....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Troy Robinson

Tyranitar's Treatment in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Makes it a Strange Case

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare in an interesting situation when compared to Gen 8 games because they feature a total of 103 new critters against the 89 ofPokemon SwordandShield, but they both retain the same base Pokedex size of 400. This is a relevant detail because it means that Gen 9 brought back a total of 297 critters versus the 319 of Gen 8, andPokemon Scarlet and Violetalso feature the lowest number of regional forms ever since the gimmick was introduced, with only four....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Michael Dixon

What Session: Skate Sim Can Teach EA's Skate

Skatewill finally be coming to gamer’s screens soon after years of anxious waiting. Many wondered if EA even intended to make the game, and now their questions have been answered. With the new installment of theSkateseries finally a reality, players are trying to get an idea of the features that will graceSkate. Another popular skating title,Session: Skate Sim, was released in September 2022, and despite gamer expectations it fell well short of the anticipated impact and has received conflicting reviews among fans....

July 29, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Angela Bennett

Why Firefly’s Single Season Contributes To Its Legacy

When Joss Whedon announcedFirefly, his newest series, he was then-current pop TV’s golden boy. He’d transformed his 1992 flop film,Buffy the Vampire Slayer,into atop-rated TV show and created a successful spinoff,Angel. Buffy had taken the world by storm, and anticipation for Whedon’s next work couldn’t have been higher. That it was a proposed sci-fi show didn’t phase anyone—despite the outcome of his work onAlien: Resurrection, his other genre forays were already beloved....

July 29, 2025 · 5 min · 914 words · Austin Jones

Why New World Doesn't Feature Classes or Races

The MMO genre has become crowded sinceWorld of Warcraftexploded in popularity in the mid-2000s. Still, one anticipated new MMO isNew Worldfrom Amazon Games. While the studio does not have the best run of games thus far, there is still a lot of hype ahead of its late-September release. After extensive closed and open Beta tests forNew World, it seems the development team is taking player feedback into account, which is exciting to see....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Alicia Bond