Deathloop: How the Time Loop Was Made and Why

Arkane Studios' latest first-person action-adventure,Deathloop,has suitably complex and intricate lore for a time-bending game. As Colt, players explore the island Blackreef and slowly uncover the extent of this lore while reliving the same day again and again. While the game’s unique approach to time takes a little getting used to, it does mean players spend a lot of time getting to know the behavior andpersonalities of the Visionaries- members of the AEON program that are responsible for the time loop....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 702 words · Zachary Nguyen

Demon's Souls Remake Really Proves What Bluepoint Games Could Do with MGS and Legend of Dragoon

The PlayStation 5 has had an incredibly impressive launch, especially considering the conditions it was released to. Now, half a year later, demand is high enough forPS5 shortages to still be an issue. This is in large part due to the impressive slate of exclusives it launched with, and the rock solid library of PlayStation 4 titles that could gain framerate boosts simply from running on the new system. Combined with the PS5 controller’s unique and impressive haptic feedback functionality, and it’s not hard to see why Sony’s latest console has had trouble staying on store shelves....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Wendy Leon

Diablo 4's Necromancers Are Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place With Minions

In both the beta period and the early access window,Diablo 4’s Necromancer has proven to be one of the most popular classes among players. Making their return as a starting class for the first time sinceDiablo 2, the Necromancer has long been associated with being able to command a virtually endless supply of skeletal minions to do their bidding while fighting safely from the edges of the screen. But since playing in early access, many have noticed that the Necromancer’s minions' rebalancing after the open beta and server slam has resulted in significantly weaker skeletons....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Shannon Tucker

Digimon Survive is at Risk of Being Overshadowed by New Pokemon Games

Bandai Namco’sDigimonfranchise has been around a long time, and seen quite a few different incarnations, butDigimon Survivestill looks like it could stand out from the rest. From the looks of things,Digimon Survivewill have a significantly darker plot than most, with character’s lives at stake, hanging on the player’s decisions. Unfortunately forDigimonfans, there’s no release date for the game yet, and due to a recent change in developers, it’s unclear if the game will still make its 2022 release window....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Mark Williams

Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Space Ranger Recruit Guide (Buzz Lightyear Friendship Quest)

In the enchanting world ofDisney Dreamlight Valley, players can welcomeToy Story’s beloved Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear, to the valley after an adventure in the Toy Story Realm. Known for his brave and noble spirit, Buzz is trying to find his place in Dreamlight Valley and decides that the protective services ofStar Commandwould be of great benefit to the Valley’s residents. As the player increases their bond through sharing gifts, holding daily conversations, and performing daily tasks with the character in tow, their friendship level with that character will increase, unlocking new quests....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · William Williams

Does Kevin Feige Love Rick And Morty?

Ever since the adult animated science fiction sitcom first aired on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block in 2013,Rick and Mortyhas been a hit with viewers. Winning a swathe of awards and earning Cartoon Network some of its highest ratings in years, the hilarious misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his gormless grandson Morty Smith has gained a fan following unlike any other. Whether demanding McDonald’s gives them a special supply of Szechuan sauce, or shouting “I’m Pickle Rick!...

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Thomas Ramirez

Elden Ring Fans Are Venting Their Frustration Yet Again

Elden Ringfans really seem to have it pretty rough. A collaboration betweenDark Soulsdeveloper FromSoftware andGame of Thronescreator George R.R. Martin sounds like everything fans of dark fantasy action RPGs might ask for. But years later, the lack of updates on the project has manyElden Ringfans frustrated. Now, some have once again taken their grievances to Twitter ahead of Sony’s State of Play broadcast on Thursday. RELATED:Elden Ring Rating Suggests News Could Be Coming Soon Quite a few clowns showed up in tweets, in addition to several other popular meme formats....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Michelle Smith

Elden Ring's Underground Set a Bar for Future Spelunking Adventures

Dungeons or related underground regions in video games are not uncommon, especially when it comes to open-world RPGs with sprawling landscapes that players are encouraged to explore. Dungeons could be relatively small and simple to navigate or excruciatingly intricate with different difficulty scaling attributed to them. This is also true ofElden Ring, which masterfully adapts its Soulsborne formula from games such asDark SoulsandBloodborneto an open world where new mechanics and features needed to be introduced....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Ricky Griffin

Fall Guys Player Creates Danny DeVito Skin Concept

The popularity ofFall Guys: Ultimate Knockoutis on another level. The game went from a little-known and interesting upcoming indie to themost downloaded PlayStation Plus game of all time. With fame comes fan feedback and input, and many have reached out with ideas for improvements or new skins. One skin concept, in particular, may have gone overboard, however. AsMediatonic holdsFall Guysskin contests for charity, countless fans continue to share creations of their skin concepts....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Lisa Washington

Far Cry 5: Can You Save Eli?

Throughout the story ofFar Cry 5, players will get to know Eli, the leader of the Whitetail Militia. Though it takes a while, players work closely together with him, building trust and a true camaraderie. Unfortunately, as all good things must come to an end, that bond isn’t unbreakable. This is something of a major spoiler, but partway through the game, the player will find themselves under Jacob’s mind control yet again....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Gabriel Meyers

Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster Will Fix Phantom Train Suplex Animation in Time for Launch

Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remasteris finally on its way, and Square Enix has revealed that one fun detail from the original game will be returning, with a few tweaks. So far, the pixel remasters ofpreviousFinal Fantasygames have reviewed very well, with critics discussing the numerous quality of life changes and the enhanced graphical fidelity of these classic titles. While the remasters of previous titles have proven successful and have their share of fans, the release ofFinal Fantasy 6has been the game most anticipated by theFinal Fantasycommunity....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Stephen Holden

Gamer Finds Cockroaches Inside Used Xbox

Even though the PlayStation 5 andXbox Series Xconsoles are over a year old at this point, it’s still incredibly difficult to find either one in stores. If anyone wants to get one of the new consoles, they either need to get lucky with an online restock or bite the bullet and pay a marked-up price to scalpers. With PS5 andXbox Series Xconsoles being such hot commodities, it’s incredibly rare to find used versions at GameStop, and so when TikTok user rainbowbabe91’s husband saw one at their local store, they jumped at the opportunity to buy it....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kayla Blackwell

Genshin Impact 3.7 Leak Shows New Free Event Weapon

A newGenshin Impactleak has revealed more information about an event weapon that players will be able to acquire for free in the upcoming version 3.7. Even though characters and weapons are the game’s main source of revenue, developer HoYoverse sometimes gives these away for free as part of event-exclusive quests. Genshin Impactupdate 3.5 offered players a new four-star claymore named Mailed Flower that was obtainable by completing the Floral Pursuit quest during the Windblume’s Breath event....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jessica Mcdaniel