Why Minecraft Legends' Support is Ending After Only a Year

Summary Minecraft Legendsis ending development with the Snow vs Snouts update this month. This final content drop comes less than a year afterMinecraft Legends' April 2023 release. On January 10, Mojang announced thatMinecraft Legendswill be ending development. The announcement can be found on its site’s news page, stating that the team will be taking ‘a step back from development’ and that Mojang ‘won’t be releasing any new content’. This comes about nine months after the title’s release, falling far behind fellow spin-offMinecraft Dungeons—which saw new content updates for over three years from May 2020 to September 2023....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Amber Turner

Why the Sony Acquiring CD Projekt Red Rumors Are Probably Not True

The gaming industry is never static, and there are always big events on the horizon. According to some of the latest rumors, gamers should brace for a Sony acquisition of CD Projekt Red. Such an acquisition would have Sony forking out billions, but it would also give it ownership of highly successful franchises likeCyberpunk2077andThe Witcher. While some gamers are excited by the idea, others have looked at the rumors with skepticism....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Adam Mack

"Ninja Gaiden Combat on a Souls Game Map"

The Summer Game Fest presentation came to an end with a new look atPhantom Blade Zero, an upcoming semi-open-world action game.Phantom Blade Zeropulls from many genres to create something unique, combining traditional ancient Chinese culture with steampunk elements, cyberpunk elements, the occult, and more. Players take on the role of Soul who, through a series of unfortunate events, will die in 66 days. Players must race across the clock to find the mastermind behind his betrayal and the murder of The Order’s patriarch....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Brandon Rodriguez

5 Great Needle Drops In Horror Movies

Since the beginning of movies, they’ve been accompanied by music. There are two forms of music in movies: diegetic, which is heard by the characters within the context of the movie; and non-diegetic music that cannot be heard by the characters, only the audience. Both are among the most important aspects of movie making and movie-going. That’s why needle drops can be a make-it or break-it moment in movies. The term “needle drop” refers to the use of a song in a movie that wasn’t specifically made for that movie....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Dr. David Kirby

5 Underrated Mafia Films

The inherent drama of a life of crime is one of the most consistently entertaining concepts to build a story around in fictional history. Crime evolves, but the fundamental interest in people who do terrible things for money and the unique industry that grows around them will never go away. Check any self-professed film lover’s topten list andGodfatherandGoodfellaswill almost certainly fill a couple of slots. Many of the best-received films and series of all time concern the life of career felons involved in organized crime....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Jared Good

A Diverse Radio Could Bring Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Open World to Life

Pokemon ScarletandVioletface a lot of new challenges as the series' first fully open-world game, but one feature it should pull to ease this transition is a diverse and dynamic radio broadcast.Pokemonhas an opportunity tolearn from the successes and failures ofLegends: Arceusto create an immersive world that is believable and engaging by having lived-in towns and cities, wild areas teeming with Pokemon, and NPCs roaming across the region. Radio broadcasts could make the vast open world ofPokemon ScarletandVioletfeel less empty and full of real characters living their own lives....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Kyle Diaz

Abandoned Developer Reveals Story and Character Details

Abandoneddeveloper Blue Box Games Studios is finally talking a bit more about the upcoming title. In fact, the latestdevelopment update forAbandonedsheds light on some of the game’s story. Abandonedhas had a rather long and twisty road of development since it was first announced. Hype was high at first, with rumors that the game had some kind of greater connection toSilent Hillor Hideo Kojima, though those theories have since been debunked. Then came the announcement that theBlue Box Game Studios had officially delayed its releasefollowing controversy surrounding its PS5 app....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Aaron Ellis

Apex Legends Has No Plans To Further Buff Wattson Despite Fan Demand

TheApex Legendscommunity has voiced its opinion on Wattson, one of the playable Legends in the game. Some believe she is underpowered and needs to be more functional. However, a developer has responded to the demands, explaining that Wattson will not be receiving any buffs in the near future forApex Legends. With any online multiplayer experience, there will almost always be debates about the balance of the game. Whether it be an S tier character inSuper Smash Bros Ultimateor anoverpowered weapon inCall of Duty: Warzone, fans will find an exploit and take advantage....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Sarah Richards

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: 10 Things We Already Know About AC 2020

After around two years worth of hype,Assassin’s Creedis set to return at the end of 2020. This time, gamers can enter in the role of a viking over a thousand years in the past. While the belief was thatRagnarokwould be the title, it has been revealed to beValhallathat fans will play. RELATED:10 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Memes That Every Player Can Relate To Along with this announcement, a host of details are now apparent....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1031 words · John Williams

Beginner Tips For Creepy Tale 2

Creepy Tale 2is a game in the horror genre - it is not a survival horror game, but instead made to be a game that is morefocused on exploration and puzzles. A player takes control of Lars, a boy who must explore vast and unknown horror to save his sister Ellie from a dark evil. RELATED:Games That Deconstruct The Puzzle Genre There are many players who are going to instantly take to the gameplay ofCreepy Tale 2and get a good feel of the puzzles they will have to complete....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Danielle Sanders

Best PC Exclusive Open-World Games

Summary With the console wars as strong as ever, it’s easy to see why both Microsoft and Sony are in the race to gain as many system-selling exclusives as possible. However, in this race, most people seem to forget that the PC also hasits fair share of exclusive titlesthat are pretty engaging in their own right. In fact, most PC gamers would wholeheartedly agree that the sheer amount of games they have access to dwarfs both the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Stephen Hamilton

Best Velen Quests In The Witcher 3

Summary Velen is the first large region the players get to explore inThe Witcher 3, and it serves as a perfect setup for the game’s dark and grim tone. Velen is a swampy region that serves as the No Man’s Land between Redanian and Nilfgaardian forces, housing marshes and plains full of dangerous creatures, including some sapient ones, like the three Crones that watch over the place and have villagers under their thumb....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1167 words · Tamara Wallace

Big Call of Duty 2020 Leak Has Disappointing News

Any major game release comes with a fair share of leaks and rumored information, for instance, the possibility thatResident Evil 8may have PlayStation VR support. One franchise prone to these sorts of pre-launch rumors is Activision’sCall of Dutyseries, though a recent host of new leaks about the upcomingCall of Duty 2020has some details not all fans will be excited to hear. These leaks come from a video uploaded to YouTube by XclusiveAce citing an unnamed source, though the video has been removed....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Ashley Francis