Hitman 3's Developer Needs to Make a Heist Game

WithHitman 3hitting the shelves recently, IO Interactive now turns its attention toProject 007. While that project is still likely quite a way out, it’s interesting to start thinking about what IO might do after tackling James Bond. However, something that would fit its sensibilities perfectly is a heist game. There aren’t really a lot of heist games out there.GTA Onlinenotably has heists included, and they’ve been relatively well-received.Paydaymade a decent splash, but other than that, there really aren’t many heist games, at least not ones that have achieved much popularity....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Kelly Foster

Hogwarts Legacy is Already the Biggest WB Games Launch on Steam

According to current player numbers,Hogwarts Legacyappears to be the biggest launch for WB Games on Steam to date. Although the much-anticipated game isn’t hitting stores until February 10, fans can get early access via the Deluxe Edition ofHogwarts Legacy. With only a couple of days left for its release, the latest figures for Steam suggest that the title may be set for a massive launch. The excitement around an open-world RPG in theHarry Potteruniverse was bound to generate excitement among fans....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Steve Moore

Hypercharge: Unboxed Update Adds Bots, Third Person Camera

Hypercharge: Unboxedplayers can get excited about a big update that dropped this week. This update includes a massive amount of improvements, bug fixes, and optimizations as well as some new ways to enjoy the first-person shooter with tower defense mechanics. Players can now gun down enemy toys with bots at their side or switch up their field of vision and experienceHypercharge: Unboxedas athird-person shooter. InHypercharge: Unboxedplayers will take control of an action figure and defend bedrooms, bathrooms, and a bunch of other household areas against enemy forces....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Leslie White

Life is Strange 4 Could Be Setting Up a Crossover Universe

Life is Strangehas come a long way since it first came out in 2015. With multiple successful entries in the franchise,Life is Strangehas established a dedicated community of fans that actively discuss the many characters of this heart-warming universe, as well as its future. Thankfully,Life is Strangefans have a lot to look forward to this year. The next main entry in the franchise,Life is Strange: True Colors, is all set to release this year, alongside a remastered version of the firstLife is Strangeand its prequelLife is Strange: Before the Storm....

July 25, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Lisa Huffman

LotR: Heroes of Middle-earth Dev Talks Tolkien's Influence, Fandom, and More

Lord of the Rings: Heroes of the Middle-earthlaunches worldwide today, a new mobile strategy RPG where players explore ‘What If’ storylines throughout the beloved franchise. In a way, this game was molded with memories of taking two action figures as a kid and creating new stories with them, and this simple concept is tied into a true reverence forTolkien’s works and lore. Using the written works of Tolkien, his naming conventions, and more, developer Capital Games has set out to enhance the conversation aroundLord of the Rings, a conversation it simply wants to be part of....

July 25, 2025 · 17 min · 3529 words · Mark Jensen

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Getting Temporarily Pulled from One Platform

It has been announced thatMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywill be temporarily delisted from Nintendo Switch. As one of the big shocks of 2021,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxybrought surprising emotional heftto a series traditionally known for its humor.Hot on the heels of the much-malignedMarvel’s Avengers,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxywas a breath of fresh air for players. Despite its appearance on Xbox Game Pass,Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxysaw poor salesthat led to a lack of post-launch support for the game....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Jennifer Williams

Monster Hunter Rise Announces Sonic the Hedgehog Collab Release Date

It has only been a few weeks since the development team ofMonster Hunter Risereleased its most recent collaboration withfellow Capcom titleGhosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection. Now, hunters will have more in-game content to look forward to this November, with Capcom recently revealing the exact release date of the upcomingSonic The Hedgehogcollaboration. ManyMonster Hunter Risefans would likely agree that 2021 has been quite a significant year for the Nintendo Switch title. Aside from only being launched last March, the action RPG seems to already have its gaming relevance secured through the announcement of theMH Rise: Sunbreak expansionand the game’s release for the PC....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Matthew Horton

Mortal Kombat: 10 Weird Facts You Didn't Know About Johnny Cage

One of the most iconic video game characters in history (and specificallytheMortal Kombatfranchise) is Johnny Cage. Even those who have never played aMortal Kombatgame have likely heard of the Cage man. There’s a good reason for that: the famous shades and cocky yet endearing personality have stood the test of time. RELATED:Mortal Kombat: 10 Most Underrated Playable Characters So much so that Johnny Cage has practically replaced Liu Kang as the main star of the games....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Matthew Jacobs

Naruto: Kakashi's 10 Best Jutsus & Techniques

Kakashi Hatake is one of themost popular and beloved charactersin theNarutoanime series. As the main character’s mentor and an eventualKohona Hokage, Kakashi also happens to be one of the most powerful ninjas in the series. A ninja’s strength and skills are tied to their proclivity with Jutsus, whether that’sNinjutsu, Taijutsu, or Genjutsu. As it happens, Kakashi knows a lot of them. RELATED:Naruto: Vastly Underrated Shinobi That Need Attention Because of Kakashi’s Sharingan, he can copy the Jutsus and techniques of others with ease....

July 25, 2025 · 5 min · 989 words · Andrea Bell

NBA 2K22: How To Make The Best Dunker Build

In baseball, there is the home run. In football, there is the touchdown. In hockey, there is the slapshot goal. And inNBA 2K22, there is the slam dunk. Basketball fanatics have a leg up on these other sports, however, touchdowns, home runs, and goals are events that happen only sometimes. For gamers who make the right build inNBA 2K22, however, the slam dunk can be an exciting event that happens over thirty times per game, if they build their player right....

July 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1432 words · Michael Garcia

New World: How to Get Hope Storage Chest and What It Does

Quick Links Following the blistering startNew Worldhad a launch a few months ago, the MMORPG has been attempting to weather the storm following a number of problems from a declining population as well as economy issues. In addition to numerous updates and server merges to help with population balancing, Amazon also released its Into The Void update which added a huge amount of fixes and othercontent like the new Void Gauntlet weapon....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Eugene Johnson

Nintendo Leaker Teases Splatoon 3 Release Window and More

Splatoon 3is scheduled to hit consoles this summer, but the exact release date has yet to be confirmed by Nintendo. One leaker has gone on the record to say when fans can likely expect the game’s release window to be. They’ve also added some important information on whatSplatoon 3’s upcoming marketing campaign could look like. All industry leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, but some leakers are more reliable than others....

July 25, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Zachary White

One Call of Duty: Warzone 2 Weapon Makes April Fools’ Mode Even More Absurd

One fan ofCall of Duty: Warzone 2found a clever way to take advantage of some of the limited-time features included in the game’s April Fools’ mode, sharing a video of the hilarious results online. Infinity Ward and Raven Software’s free-to-play shooter has been having somewhat of a rough time lately, with news revealing thatthe player count forCall of Duty: Warzone 2has dropped significantlyin recent months. Released for PC and consoles in late 2022,Call of Duty: Warzone 2kept the overall structure of the original game while adding new features and the extraction-based DMZ mode....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Alexis Klein