Grand Theft Auto 6 Doesn't Have to Retread Old Stomping Grounds with a Returning Setting

One of the most anticipated games in the gaming industry isGrand Theft Auto 6, which is strange considering the game does not even have a reveal trailer out yet. Nevertheless, players may know quite a lot about the upcoming game already thanks to reports from Jason Schreier and leaks from hackers. It appears it is all but confirmed thatGrand Theft Auto 6will take place in Vice City, which is inspired by Miami....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Dennis Jones

Hideo Kojima Trolls PT Fans

Video game creator Hideo Kojima recently trolled fans ofP.T., the playable teaser forSilent Hills, on social media. Developed by Kojima Productions, theSilent Hillsdemo was released in 2014 as a free download for the PlayStation 4, and quickly gained a cult following among horror game fans.P.T.was meant to be an interactive teaser for Kojima’sSilent Hillgame, which was being made in collaboration with director Guillermo Del Toro. But following Kojima’s departure from Konami, the video game companycanceledSilent Hillsand removedP....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · John Preston

LOTR: Why Didn't The One Ring Try To Escape Bilbo To Get Back To Sauron?

When Frodo brings the one ring of power tothe Last Homely HouseEast of the Sea at the request of Gandalf, the council who are summoned there at Rivendell are thrust into a terrible and difficult choice. Now that the ring has surfaced, they have no choice but to try to destroy this dark object. But this can only be done in the fire of Mount Doom, where the ring was forged....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 800 words · Rodney Ramirez

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass Paves a Surprising Path for the Next Game

Summary The best-selling Nintendo Switch game of all time, and the second best-selling Nintendo game ever released,Mario Kart 8 Deluxehas proven that the kart racing franchise still has plenty of life left in it. WhileMario Karthas always sold well on just about every console it’s been on,Mario Kart 8 Deluxeis an unprecedented success for the company, and it’s only natural that Nintendo wanted to keep squeezing as much life out of it as possible before moving on to the next project....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Jessica Young

Minecraft Legends Could Tap Into Series Urban Legend Herobrine

It seems the juggernaut franchise that isMinecraftis once again finding its numbers growing, asMinecraft Legendswas announced this year at the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. It joins a series that now has games ranging from the originalMinecraftto the hack-and-slash dungeon crawlerMinecraft Dungeons, as well as the likes of ARGMinecraft Earthand a still-in-developmentMinecraftfilm. Mojang clearly sees no end toMinecraft’spotential, and it has ample room to explore and experiment with the ways the game can be adapted across genres....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Jason Zimmerman

Multiversus Funny Bugs Bunny Memes

Bugs Bunny is one of the kings of comedy. TheLooney Tunesicon has stood at the pinnacle of slapstick humor for decades, lampooning seemingly every trend and subject under the sun. Given that wide appeal, he would obviously get in on meme culture, especially with a game likeMultiVersus. RELATED:MultiVersus: Strongest Characters In The Game This platform fighter is practically built on memes and the spirit of fan-made crossovers. Mixing characters from so many Warner Bros....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Tami Simpson

New Farming Sim is Like Stardew Valley but with Vampires

In recent years, there has been an uptick in the popularity of life and farming sims likeStardew Valleyas players find themselves longing to retreat to their farms after a long day to grow crops, style a home, and maybe find everlasting love.Moonlight Peaksis a newindie gameby Little Chicken Game Company that delivers all these features—and more—with a blood-sucking twist. Players can make all their cozy vampire life sim dreams in this new title....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 595 words · Dakota Hernandez

Norm Macdonald, SNL Graduate And Comedy Great, Dies At 61

Norm Macdonald, who rose to prominence thanks to his incisive deadpan comedy style, has passed away after a long-fought battle with cancer that he chose to keep private until the time of his death. Aged 61, Macdonald was born on July 23, 2025, in Quebec, beginning his career during the ’80s as part of Canada’s comedy scene until getting his first big break in the United States as a writer forRoseanne....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Brad Sherman

Overwatch 2: The Pros and Cons of a Roadhog Nerf

Given the complex gameplay ofOverwatch 2and the ever-expanding roster of playable heroes that the title boasts, it is no wonder that nerfs and buffs to characters are a common occurrence. Especially when considering the new combat roles that all heroes now play with the more intimate smaller-team gameplay of the new title, it is unsurprising that many heroes have already received some comprehensive balancing changes. Usually, these tweaks to the heroes ofOverwatch 2are precipitated by a shared opinion from the game’s player base, in which certain heroes are identified by the community as desperately requiring changes thanks to their viability in-game....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Monique Johnston

Overwatch Experimental Card Shakes Up Assault Game Mode

Overwatchhas been a popular team-based shooter and this is because of frequent updates, solid mechanics, and a large character roster. Whilediscussions aboutOverwatch 2have already begun, the original game is still receiving changes. Most notably updates and changes have been tested through the experimental mode that was introduced earlier this year. A new experimental card is now set to begin fixing the issues in the Assault mode in the game. The Assault mode is one of the most lamented types of games inOverwatch....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Karen Ho

Pokemon Fan Designs A Baby Form of Skarmory

With over 800 Pokemon since its beginnings in 1996, thePokemonfranchise has covered many different characteristics for new Pokemon across the series. While some fans may consider that the series has taken a turnfor more “humanoid” Pokemon designs, there have been unique creations in the past, including mythical creatures such as dragons, household appliances, and even a set of keys. One of the most striking designs inPokemon, Skarmory, debuted in1999’s Pokemon GoldandSilveras one of the signature Pokemon to bear the, at the time, new typing, Steel....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Ashley Patrick

Pokemon Go: The Best Gen 4 Pokemon

Gen 4 ofPokemon GOwas filled with many top tier Pokemon that have become the go-to option for the many trainers tired of always using their Machamp, Slaking, or Mewtwo. Of course,some additions were truly awful, but that’s to be expected. The fourth generation featured numerous powerful Dragon type Pokemon; which are great until they have to fight a Fairy or Ice Pokémon. This list is only dealing with the base Pokemon from Gen 4....

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1540 words · Cody Brown

Pokemon Sword and Shield: Use This Code for a Partner Cap Pikachu

With the Crown Tundra DLC right around the corner,Pokemon SwordandShieldfans are closer than ever to new Galarian adventures. In the meantime, The Pokemon Company has given players the opportunity to collect eight different behatted Pikachu, all wearing hats that Ash has sported in the anime. This code hasn’t been officially “revealed” yet, but nonetheless meticulous fans uncovered it, and The Pokemon Company shortly thereafter quietly updated its website.1CH00SEY0Uwill grantPokemon SwordandShieldplayers their own Partner Cap Pikachu, which wears Ash’s hat fromPokemon the Movie: I Choose You!...

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Barbara Valentine