Destiny 2: Titans Using Antheus Ward Can Reflect Sword Projectiles and Increase Reflection With Shoulder Charge

It’s not uncommon forDestiny 2players to discover gameplay mechanics that have always been there, but were either too obscure to be found earlier. Sometimes, players discover hidden places that have been there for years or maybe cool features like the one aDestiny 2player discovered in the Hangarafter many hours spent into the game, which allowed them to call in their ship. This is due to the fact that there are many different elements of the game that end up interacting with one another in some special ways....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Melissa Morris

Developers With The Most Nominations At The Game Awards

Summary When it comes to award ceremonies, minds often wander to events like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, or the Emmy Awards. However, these events predominantly focus on movies and television, with video games regrettably absent from such proceedings. With this in mind, fans of video games collectively shouted in delight in 2014 when video game journalist and presenter Geoff Keighley foundedThe Game Awards. RELATED:Soulslike Games With The Best Collection Of Bosses Filling the void by exclusively honoring the immersive and impressive world of video games,The Game Awardshave run annually since 2014, with categories stretching from Best Independent Game and Best Ongoing Game to the covetedGame of the Year accolade....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1334 words · Christine Jefferson

Earliest Games To Use Procedural Generation

Summary One of the main challenges that game developers face is making sure they can create enough content to keep their players happy about their purchases. Whether it’s due to a studio’s admirable ambition or a fan’s overhyped expectations, video game studios have been known to fall short after being expected to provide tens (if not hundreds) of hours of entertainment and experience. Generating all the levels, enemies, or scenarios required by hand can be extremely costly, but that’s where procedural generation comes in....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1275 words · Brittany Johns

Every Anime That Has Been Nominated For An Academy Award

Every March heralds the Academy Awards, featuring a large selection of the past year’s best movies and performers. Also known as the Oscars, this award ceremony is known for being the most prestigious in all of Hollywood. Despite this, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is notorious for its lack of diversity when it comes to the films it honors. One area where the Academy Awards fail to live up to expectations is its representation in regard to foreign films....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1308 words · Stephen Collier

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Co-Director Hints News Is Coming This Weekend

WithFinal Fantasy 7 Remakelaunching last year, fans of the franchise are well and truly reinvested in the tale of Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, and Barret’s epic battle against the villainousSephiroth. Although the title only released last year, fans know there’s much more to come, and a recent tease from someone closely involved with the game has got the internet curious about the prospect of possibly seeing more soon. Announced by Motomu Toriyama, the co-director ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake,it seems news regarding the franchise will be discussed this weekend during a streamable orchestra concert based on the game....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Robert Brown

For Honor Adding New Hero 7 Years After Launch

Summary Ubisoft has just revealed the first glimpse of the Varangian Guard, the upcoming addition toFor Honor’s fearsome roster of warriors. The surprise trailer features the heavily armored Hero, who will be joining the fray to fight alongside their Viking brethren inFor Honor’s next update on February 1. Whilemany games feature noble knightsin shining armor,For Honorthrew the history books out of the window when it was released in 2017. Pitching players in furious battles between Samurai, Vikings, and European knights,For Honor’s precise and punishing multiplayer combat has earned its well-deserved reputation as one of the best medieval fighting games released in recent years....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Benjamin Simpson

Gantz Is Getting A Live-Action Adaptation From The Director Of Overlord

The trend of manga andanimemovies and shows being turned into live-action adaptations is continuing with an upcoming adaptation ofGantzforSony Pictures. The creator of theGantzmanga that the anime was based on, Hiroya Oku, said in a recent interview that the rights had been officially purchased by a production company in Hollywood. The originalGantzbook series debuted in 2000 and had a successful run of 37 total volumes until the series eventually came to an end in 2013....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Sarah Ryan

Genshin Impact Leak Reveals Kamisato Ayato Gameplay Animations

Genshin Impactfans are eagerly awaiting each new update to see which new characters will join the Traveler in his adventures through Teyvat.ConsideringGenshin Impactis a live service title, each new update brings loads of content such as new playable characters, enemies, and regions. A new Hydro sword user has already been confirmed on the game’s official social media accounts.Genshin ImpactUpdate 2.5 is just around the corner and players will soon have the option to pull for thenew character Yae Miko....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Maria Lewis

Gran Turismo 7 Details PlayStation VR2 Free Update

With the launch of the PlayStation VR2 just over a week away,Gran Turismo 7developer Polyphony Digital has released new details about what fans of the popular racing series can expect when the title receives support for Sony’s high-powered headset. Taking advantage of the powerful PlayStation 5 to create VR experiences that can offer far greater depth and visual fidelity than titles available on mobile headsets like the Meta Quest 2, the console-tetheredPlayStation VR2 was praised by Oculus founder Palmer Luckeyrecently....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Angela Hart

GTA Online: The Best Vehicle Of Every Class

Grand Theft Auto Onlinebrings all the nefarious wonders of the base game into afun multiplayer experience. Whether going in solo or alongside friends, players can spend literal weeks planning heists, completing jobs, and, most notably, expanding their vast selection of vehicles. RELATED:Games To Play If You Love GTA Online Grand Theft Auto Onlineprovides players with 699 vehicles - and counting - to choose from. These vehicles are different in many ways, although, the most distinct feature is the class they fall into....

May 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1450 words · Shelby Smith

Halo's History of 'Mister Chief' Explained

The multiplayer component ofHalo Infiniteis still making waves in the gaming landscape, partly due to its continual free updates that add a whole range of new cosmetics to the game. Everynew update gives rise to new water-cooler discussions, and the game’s latest update is certain to get people talking. As of December 29,Halo Infiniteplayers can purchase a range of “Mister Chief” inspired cosmetics, ranging from weapon charms to vehicle sprays, to even a fully-voiced AI companion, all of which proudly brandish the iconicHalomeme’s absurd hand-drawn face....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Lauren Walton

Haunted Chocolatier's Core Concept is a Gold Mine for Immersion

Summary Haunted Chocolatier’s premise gives it a chance to introduce some immersive mechanics that can give the game a lot of interesting gameplay opportunities. WhileHaunted Chocolatiercan largely work off of aspects ofStardew Valleythat proved successful, it will also need to establish its own identity. The new setting and business have already set the game in the right direction in that regard. However, the gameplay will still need a few unique quirks of its own to do....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Margaret Tran

Hilarious Video Shows Psyduck Startling A Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player While Taking A Photograph

OnePokemon Scarlet and Violetfan has shared a funny video that shows a Psyduck appearing out of nowhere to startle a player who was snapping a photo.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare among the best selling titlesof the year, despite the mixed reviews from fans and critics globally. The gameplay and multiplayer mode of the latestPokemongames receive praise and backlash for the myriad performance issues. Because of these technical problems,Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare getting review bombed, but some fans are embracing them....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Robert Strickland