Hearthstone Reveals Brand New Game Mode

As part of yesterday’s BlizzCon 2019 opening ceremony, Blizzard officially revealedDescent of Dragons, the nextHearthstoneexpansion, which will be available on December 10. This expansion will conclude the game’s Year of the Dragon, and it will give fans access to the powerful dragon Galakrond, Side Quests, and many more new cards. That said, cards are not the only thing thatHearthstonefans can expect from Descent of Dragons, as Blizzard has confirmed that a new game mode will be added alongside the expansion....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Carla Martinez

Helldivers 2 Dev Addresses Controversial Balance Updates

Summary Helldivers 2director Johan Pilestedt agrees with fans that game balance updates have occasionally gone too far.Helldivers 2is one of Sony’s most popular games right now, and the new Polar Patriots Warbond is out. Because of the game’s popularity and recent negative reception to updates, Arrowhead Game Studios' responses to feedback and PlayStation’s approach to PC gaming fans have been the topic of frequent discussion. Following the release of the Polar Patriots Warbond, gamers are excited about seeing all the new areas and weapons....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Brittany Rodriguez

Here's Why Pokemon Sleep and Sinnoh Are Trending on Twitter

When The Pokemon Company announced that another specialPokemonevent would happen shortly after the previous, fans' expectations climbed very fast. After all, thePokemonevent last week saw the announcement of three newPokemongames including aPokemon Snapsequel. Now the latest event is over andPokemonis trending on Twitter again, but not for the reasons fans may have been hoping for. “Pokemon Sleep” and “Sinnoh” are the two trending terms, and neither because of a related announcement....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Tanner Price

Horizon Forbidden West and Final Fantasy 16 Have Unique Similarity

Two of the most anticipated games coming to the PS5 happen to share a striking similarity, beyond their obvious action RPG-centric gameplay mechanics. Both Guerrilla Games’Horizon Forbidden Westand Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 16are set to revolve their plots around mysterious blights. Despite limited details regarding either phenomenon, ahead of apotential future reveal forFinal Fantasy 16, it’s already possible to predict how the blights will be similar in effect and origin. In the real world, a blight is described as a disease or pestilence that specifically targets, damages, and kills plant life over a period of time....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Brett Fields

Horizon's Multiplayer Game May Be in the Same Boat as The Last of Us'

Summary Video game development and how much time it takes for an indie to release as opposed to a AAA title have always been debated. Nowadays, it’s viewed as inexplicable ifa full AAA first-party gamemanages to release in under two years. But even though many fans know about these lengthier development periods, there are some titles that can go radio silent for years, and it seems as thoughThe Last of UsandHorizon’s multiplayer spin-offs may be heading that way....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Amanda Brooks

Horror Fans Should Watch This Forgotten '90s Creature Feature

Summary The 1997 horror movieThe Relicfeatures a terrifying creature and was adapted from Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston’s bookRelic, which was published in 1995. Peter Hyams, who is a familiar name for sci-fi fans, directed the movie. Hyams also known for being behind the camera of2010: The Year We Make Contact, the sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. From the engaging setting to the smart main characters, and of course the scary monster at the heart of the story, there are a lot of reasons why horror fans should revisit this underrated 1990s movie....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Heather Floyd

How Fable 4 Can Improve on The Franchise's Morality System

Little is known about the newestFabletitle, so much so that fans are calling itFable 4despite no official title having been announced. What is known is that the title is being developed by Playground Games, the developers of another of Xbox’s first-party franchises,Forza Horizon. Regardless of how little is known about the title, fans are eagerly awaiting any news onFable 4,and what they can expect when they return to the world of Albion....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Mark Harrison

In Defense of Assassin’s Creed Featuring Mythological Elements

Summary WithAssassin’s Creed, publisher and developer Ubisoft struck a chord with fans of both history and stealth/action.Assassin’s Creedsustained this structure through the course of nearly 20 years, with multiple spin-offs and currently a number of related projects in the works. The varied historical settings eventually became more of a main selling point as the series recreated many popular historical time frames. From the Crusades through the Renaissance and then to Ancient Egypt and Greece,AChas always explored fascinating historical periods, even eventually including modes that act as a guided tour-like experience....

July 23, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Michael Jones

Kaiju No. 8: Kafka Hibino's Name Pun, Explained

Summary The protagonist ofSpring 2024 action sci-fi anime,Kaiju No. 8, lives in a world in which spontaneous monster appearances have shaken the world. These monsters called “Kaiju” vary in size and temperament, but the ones that wreak the most havoc and destruction are designated numbers, with the most recent “Daikaiju” (“Great Kaiju”) designated “Kaiju No. 7”. Due to a series of unique events, 32-year-old Kafka Hibino becomes the host of a strange Kaiju, causing him to gain the ability to transform into a monster that comes to be known as “Kaiju No....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 985 words · Riley Miles

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Revealed, And It's Not What Fans Expected

Earlier this week,Kingdom Hearts: Dark Roadwebsite dataminers discovered the existence of a then-unannounced project calledKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. Luckily,Kingdom Heartsfans didn’t have to wait long to find out more about the project, as Square Enix has officially announcedKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memoryfor release later this year on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Prior to the announcement, some fans believedKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memoryto be the next step in theKHstory, withKairi as the protagonist....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Rachael Francis

Kirby and the Forgotten Land: The Wondaria Dream Parade

Quick Links Kirbyis a fun series that’s made a name for itself through how fans need to check every nook and cranny for secrets in its titles.Kirby and the Forgotten Landis no exception, as fans will need to check levels from top to bottom for secrets and collectibles. As the Wondaria Remains section of the game comes to a close, it makes a lasting impression with a nighttime level filled with bright lights....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1040 words · Roger Rodriguez

Konami Is Open to Remaking Other Metal Gear Games

Konami said it’s open to remaking otherMetal Geargames after wrapping up work onMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. This bit of insight into the company’s plans for the future of the iconic franchise arrived days after Konami officiallyannounced the long-rumoredMetal Gear Solid 3remake. Konami’s confirmation that a big part of the series' development team is involved in the remake inspired hope among the fandom thatMetal Gear Solid Deltacan capture the original’s magic....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Nicholas Mccarthy DDS

League of Legends Wild Rift: How To Counter Pyke

InLeague of Legends: Wild Rift, Supports are usually Champions that have many forms of utility or protection. Whether it be shields, heals, Movement Speed buffs, Attack Damage buffs, Attack Speed buffs, or anything else of that ilk. Supports typically always have a way to enable their allies to perform better or to protect them from danger to save their lives. RELATED:League Of Legends Wild Rift: How To Play Pyke However, Pyke is an extremely unique case, which is why players find such difficulty in dealing with him....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Nicole Smith