Cyber Shadow Dev Talks About Game's Solo Development

Cyber Shadow, a recently published title from Yacht Club Games, is a 2D hack and slash platformer that draws inspiration from sidescrolling classics likeNinja GaidenandMega Man. Unlike Yacht Club Games' other titles,such asShovel Knight,Cyber Shadowwas mostly programmed by one single person. Aarne Hunziker, the sole developer at Mechanical Head Studios, worked onCyber Shadowfor about five years and collaborated with Yacht Club to bring it to digital storefronts. Developing a game is already difficult enough for ateam of hundreds of developers, but imagine how much of a challenge it is for a person to create a game likeCyber Shadowwithout a team by their side....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Tracy Jimenez

Dead By Daylight: D&D Heroes That Should be Added

TheDead by Daylightfandom is all rumbling over the latest teaser, which revealed their next license would be that oftabletop giantDungeons and Dragons. A small teaser showed what appears to be a frenzied Beholder throwing itself at the bars of a dungeon cell, while a deep and dark chuckle echoes in the background. The anniversary trailer revealed that the Beholder was merely a red herring or would be part of the map’s ambiance, as the Killer is confirmed to be the dread Lich Vecna, the Undying King who has featured inD&Dlore and campaigns for years, and due to his undying nature, likely for many more....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Casey Wagner

Death Stranding 2 Could Be Kojima Productions' Sony Title, But Its Xbox Game is a Mystery

Hideo Kojima’s career may have gone in a very different direction after leaving Konami, but he and his studio have been no less successful since then. 2019’sDeath Strandingwas hailed as an excellent new chapter for Kojima Productions in the wake of the studio gaining independence, and now all eyes are on what Kojima Productions does next. ADeath Strandingsequel seems inevitable, given the success of the first game and the powerful potential of the concept, but it’s not all that lies ahead for the studio....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · William Brown

Deep Rock Galactic's Terrain Scanner Should Set a Standard for 3D Maps

Finding the best way to explore three-dimensional space is one of the consistent challenges that many game developers face. Unlike traditional 2D games where players can only move left, right, up, and down, the shift to 3D means there’s a near-infinite amount of potential places someone can explore, and there is no widely accepted standard for how characters traverse. This issue can be compounded in games likeMinecraftwhere a player may be exploring dark corridors undergroundwithout many options for pathfinding beyond trailing proverbial breadcrumbs....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Crystal Mccarthy

Disney Dreamlight Valley: How To Make Gazpacho

InDisney Dreamlight Valley, Gazpacho is a decent meal that can be made using a variety of ingredients. If players wish to compare it to the real-life version, then they are highly simple, even with the required ingredients. Gazpacho is a cold Spanish creamy soup that’s usually eaten on extremely hot days. Gazpacho calls out for four specific ingredients, which makes the soup a 4-Star recipe. Considering dishes of the same rarity, Gazpacho’s Energy of 821 is considerably low....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Margaret Mccoy

Easily Missable Animals In Baldur's Gate 3

Summary With all the places, areas, and buildings to explore inBaldur’s Gate 3, there are going to be a lot of missable NPCs, quests, and secrets. Some of the most popular characters in the game outside ofBaldur’s Gate 3’sexcellent array of companionsare the animals, from the Last Lights Inn’s regal sphynx cat, His Majesty, to the loveable and helpful dog, Scratch. While many of the animals inBaldur’s Gate 3are easy to find, there are quite a few that are just a bit harder to come across and require players to go out of their way to find them....

July 2, 2025 · 7 min · 1363 words · Joseph Scott

Elden Ring: How To Get Carian Grandeur

Due to the wide range of combat options inThe Lands Between, choosing the best skill set can be a headache. However, if you prefer combo Mage Swordsman builds inElden Ring, theCarian Grandeur Skillmay be to your liking. Raising your sword above your head, you can fill it with magic, increasing its size greatly, and then strike it in front of you, causing massive damage. And thanks to the ability to scale damage both through Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence, this skill can become indispensable....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · James Ramirez

Every 3D Sonic Game, Ranked (According To Metacritic)

Sonic The Hedgehogis Sega’s mascot and a character that the developer has loved and nurtured for many years now. Sonic was once even seen as a genuine rival to Mario, although that rivalry has since become a lot more friendly and is now more or less confined strictly to the pair’s Olympic Games-themed sports title series. RELATED:The Best Sonic Handheld Games, Ranked Sega’s take on the 2D platforming genre was interesting, as speed, as well as precision platforming, played a significant role in the blue hedgehog’s games....

July 2, 2025 · 8 min · 1549 words · Judith Houston

Fact or Fiction: The Power of Friendship

Primarily featured in the shōnen genre,the power of friendship tropeallows characters to exceed their limits and defeat their enemies no matter how unbeatable they are set up in a series to be. This gift of invincibility is given mostly to the main characters of a series and progresses the plot in a fashion favorable to the good guys in the story. Whether it be Naruto in theNarutofranchise, Tanjiro in theDemon Slayerfranchise, or Natsu in theFairy Tailfranchise, these shōnen protagonists are a head above the rest and rely on the power of friendship to save the day....

July 2, 2025 · 9 min · 1750 words · Brian Diaz

Fan-Made Spider-Man 2 Concept Video Showcases GTA 5-Style Character Switch Feature

YouTube channel TeaserPlay, that specializes in making Unreal Engine 5 concept videos, releases a new video that showcases a hypothetical character switching mechanic in Insomniac’sSpider-Man 2video game.Spider-Man 2was announced by PlayStation last year with an impressive CG trailer that confirmed the return of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, while also teasing the debut of iconic Spider-Man villain Venom. SinceSpider-Man 2’s reveal trailer, Insomniac has been mostly quiet about the new game and what it will entail....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Marcus Newman

Fortnite: What Is Reboot a Friend and How to Do It

Fortnitecontinues to be one of the most popular online multiplayer games currently out there. The structure-building shooter has provided fans with plenty of ways to play with each other, including Squads, Team Rumble, Party Royale and more. The game is also reintroducing its Reboot a Friend program, designed to get gamers who haven’t playedFortnitein a while back onto the island. Epic Games' popular free-to-play battle royale is well into its fourth week of Season 6....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Kathleen Miranda

Genshin Impact: How To Continue Exploring The Unknown Sanctuary (A Lamenter At Fate’s End Quest)

After trying to pray to the Statue of the Seven inGenshin Impact, Eide will notice a Hilichurl walking toward the Chasm. He panics as he thought it’s Caribert, so players must follow the Hilichurl and see where it’s going. Fortunately, the Hilichurl is not Caribert, but Eide still wishes to know where the creature is going. Enter the Unknown Sanctuary cavern, and eventually, the Protagonist will come across a puzzle before they can move forward....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Debbie Morris

Gotham Knights: How To Use Smoke Bombs

Smoke bombs are an excellent way to escape combat and prepare ambushes inGotham Knights, acting as a useful tool for all four of the playable heroes. They allow players to momentarily escape from combat and the sight of enemies, so they can be used to take a breather and heal, re-enter stealth, or distract enemies while setting traps. Related:Gotham Knights: How To Unlock New Skins Gotham Knightsoffers players an excellent array of tools to deal with enemies, explore the world, and interact with the environment....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Brandon Schaefer