How the Next Pokemon Legends Game Could Improve Regional Variants

Despite its position as a spin-off and some of its creative interpretations of its original mechanics,Pokemon Legends: Arceuswas a huge success and well-received by fans. Though not the first spin-off series to have garnered such positive attention, it has led to the anticipation thatPokemon Legends: Arceuswill be just the first in a subset ofPokemongames set to explore the histories and legends of thePokemonworld. One ofLegends: Arceus’selling points was that it introduced a breadth of different forms and evolutions for Pokemon....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Alexis Vazquez

How To Escape Slaughterhouse Map In Texas Chain Saw Massacre

TheTexas Chain Saw Massacregame surpassed one million players online in the first 24 hours of it being available to play, so it’s fair to say fans are enjoying the newasymmetrical multiplayer game. However,Texas Chain Saw Massacrestill faces stiff competition fromDead By Daylightto dethrone it as the best interactive horror game on the market, but it has already made significant strides and may very well be on the way to succeeding....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Casey Robertson

James Gunn, Josh Gad, And Others Fire Back At 'Anti-Woke' Disney Fan's Op-Ed

It’s always fascinating to see grown adults look at something clearly made for children and complain that it doesn’t cater to them, specifically. Many people with a passing familiarity withthe ever popularMy Little Ponywill probably know that feeling. But it gets even more baffling when the thing being criticized is well-known for intentionally appealing to as many people as possible. This was the case when a recent opinion piece tried to shame Disney World for being inclusive, and seemingly the entire rest of Disney’s whole fanbase wasn’t having any of it....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Thomas White

Joe Rogan Explains Why He Can't Play Video Games Anymore

Popular podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently discussed his gaming history on hisSpotifypodcast and why he can’t go back to a hobby he used to be firmly entrenched in. According to Rogan, he simply can’t play video games anymore. Joe Rogan was recently hosting episode 1666 of the “Joe Rogan Experience” Podcast onSpotifywith comedian guest Duncan Trussell. Rogan and Trussell have a long history with each other and the comedian has joined the JRE multiple times....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Stephen Elliott

Karen Gillan Shows Nebula's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Look

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3star Karen Gillan has shown off the makeup for her character Nebula in the upcoming sequel film. Nebula looks to be receiving a lot of combat scars based on what fans can see. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3will pick up where the characters left off after the climatic moments in the most recentAvengersfilm. The heroes left Earth with the Norse God of ThunderThor joining as an honorary temporary member....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Shane Grant

Kingdom Heart 4 Bringing Back KH2's Reaction Command is a Big Deal

The community has only gotten a taste ofKingdom Hearts 4, but they are already hunkering down for the wait to learn more. Sora’s next adventure is set totake place in Quadratum, a new reality that runs parallel to theKingdom Heartsplayers knew. Resembling modern Tokyo, this mysterious place serves as a sort of afterlife for certainKingdom Heartscharacters. With the forces of darkness beginning to invade, it seems like Sora’s duties as a Keyblade wielder will continue, even as his friends search for a way to bring him home....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Stacy Howard

Koei Tecmo Planning Several Major Game Reveals for 2022

It was a busy year for Koei Tecmo, as the Japanese publisher and many of its developers released major games. Between the launch ofGust’sBlue Reflection: Second Lightin November and a remaster of 2014’sFatal Frame: Maiden of Black Watercoming to modern consoles in October, many of Koei Tecmo’s biggest names got their time in the spotlight this year. Now, Koei Tecmo has made it clear the developer has set even higher expectations for itself moving into 2022....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Carlos Cook

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is Leaning into One of the Last Jedi's Most Hated Moments

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagamay not be releasing until next year, making 2020 the first year not to see anewLEGOgame in 15 years, but there is plenty known about it. Not only in terms of content, but what else will also come with the game. Interestingly enough, those who pick up the deluxe edition will get the character bundle forLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, a case and cover that shows Darth Vader with and without a mask, and a LEGO mini-figure....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Christina Adams

Madden NFL 23 Update Fixes Major Problems

A new update rolled out forMadden NFL 23brings with it a wide suite of changes, fixing a variety of issues across multiple parts of the game. While the newest entry of EA Sports' annual football franchise has seen early sales success, the game has been met with significant criticism from longtime fans. Fans and critics have railed against the game for its numerous bugs, with theKansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman Jr....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Cynthia Daniels

Marvel's Avengers Shares Brief Look at Spider-Man

Spider-Man is finally set to debut inMarvel’s Avengerswith an official release date, which was recently shared alongside a lengthy content roadmap for November. Perhaps in a desperate attempt to keep this year’s promise of Spider-Man’s debut,Spider-Man’s downloadable-contenthas come down to the wire in terms of its launch. Of course, the onlyMarvel’s Avengersplayers that will be concerned with Spider-Man’s addition are those who own the game on PlayStation, because Spider-Man is console-exclusive....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Samantha Glass

Marvel's Blade Announcement Creates Confusion Among Fandom

Summary The announcement ofMarvel’s Bladehas created some vocal confusion concerning the game’s target platforms among the fandom. TheBladegame fromDishonoreddeveloper Arkane Studioswas officially unveiled at The Game Awards 2023. With a runtime of 83 seconds, the December 7 reveal trailer had enough time to offer some hints about the game’s story, setting, and art style. However, it curiously ended on theMarvel’s Bladelogo without mentioning anything in the way of its target platforms....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Holly Walker

MCU Characters That Have Changed The Most

Superhero movies tend to have the reputation of stories that primarily focus on action and special effects, not so much the storyline and the character building. As theMCUproved multiple times, that’s not always the case. Even though action scenes play a big part in the movies, so does the character growth. Related:MCU Characters Who Just Make The Dumbest Decisions MCUheroes and villains alike have changed over time, as long as they got enough space to do so....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Adam Callahan

Monster Hunter Rise: Great Sword Guide (Combos, Moves, & More)

With the game having a whopping 14 different weapons to experiment with, learning the ins and outs of every single one can prove to be a daunting task. And since each weapon has been slightly altered inMonster Hunter Risedue to the game’s newtraversal mechanics and Silkbind attacks, there’s a lot for players to learn. This guide will cover the Great Sword weapon with its moves, combos, and other special skills that will greatly help players out....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 465 words · Bobby Hoffman