High on Life Will Use Achievements for Comedy

High on Lifeis the latest title from developer Squanch Games following 2019’s crude but charming VR-focusedTrover Saves the Universe, and represents the largest release to date for the small studio. The comedic shooter’s story would feel at home in aRick and Mortyepisode, tasking players with saving the day after an alien drug cartel invades earth “to get high off humanity.” Although the game takes place from a first-person perspective, the developers have stated thatHigh on Lifeis a Metroidvania-style game when it comes to its overall structure, allowing players to gain new abilities to open previously inaccessible areas....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Mark Barry

House Of The Dragon Season 2 Sets Praised By Game Of Thrones' Author

Summary WithHouse of the Dragonseason 2 being highly anticipated by fans,franchise creator George R.R. Martin has highlighted one massive way the upcoming season stands aboveGame of Thrones. Adapted from Martin’s 2018 bookFire & Blood,House of the Dragonis set almost two centuries before the events of theGame of Thrones,telling the story of the succession war that destroyed House Targaryen from within, aptly named the Dance of the Dragons. The show was a massive (and instant) success, with theHouse of the Dragonfinale scoring massive viewership ratings....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Julia Sims

How Hollow Knight: Silksong Can Elevate the Original's Platforming

The continued lack of any concrete updates regardingHollow Knight: Silksong’s development or release window has resulted in some wild speculation regarding the state of the game in 2024. In the 5 years since the initial reveal and announcement ofHollow Knight: Silksongas a full-fledged sequel to the original, fans have been grasping at straws to figure out not just when they’ll be able to playSilksongbut how it will differentiate itself from its predecessor....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Daniel Silva

How Long Does It Take to Beat Cult of the Lamb?

Cult of the Lamblaunched in August 2022, and since then, various free updates and DLC packs have been released, significantly increasing the amount of content available for fans to explore in this peculiarly adorable roguelite game. While the main objective of the game remains the same, gamers now a lot more side content to explore when playingCult of the Lamb. Whether gamers arediving intoCult of the Lambfor the first timeor coming back to play it in local co-op mode or simply to see what features it has introduced since it was released, this guide will tell them how long it should take them to completeCult of the Lamb....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Whitney Sims

Jurassic World Evolution 2: How to Keep Dinosaurs Happy

Quick Links Most management simulation games deal with the player needing to keep a growing customer base happy. Whether it involvesmaking a zoo inZoo Tycoonor building Jurassic Park inJurassic World Evolution 2, guest satisfaction is important to get those coveted 5-star rankings. However, for those taking on the challenge of running enclosures involving dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles, they also need to manage to please their dinosaurs as well. The work it takes to make fans' dinosaurs happy as they go about their lives in the parks is a detail that has always made theJurassic World Evolutiontitles unique....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Amy Young

Lightyear Frontier: All Wood Types & How to Get Them

Lightyear Frontieris a cozy farming adventure game in which players can gather resources, establish a farm, build various structures and objects, explore a distant planet, and uncover hidden secrets. Among the various resources that can be scavenged during your adventure, there is Wood. However, inLightyear Frontier, Wood can be discovered andobtained in multiple variants. These variants can be used for different crafts as you reinforce your farm and progress through your journey, so knowing how to obtain each one can be extremely helpful....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Whitney Medina

Luigi's Mansion 3 Didn't Have Upgrades For This Reason

As one of themost downloaded Nintendo Switch games of 2019,Luigi’s Mansion 3served as one of last year’s standouts on the hybrid console and may be one of its killer apps. However, there were components of the game that players took issue with, including the lack of an upgrade system, which the game’s developer recently spoke out about. A recent interview was conducted withLuigi’s Mansion 3producer Yoshihito Ikebata, lead producer Kensuke Tanabe, and game director Bryce Holliday....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Keith Green

Marvel's Avengers Reveals MCU Thor Outfit Based On His Endgame Appearance

Marvel’s Avengershas had a bit of a tumultuous relationship with post-launch content, but things appear to be on the up and up. The game’s Black Panther content update is just on the horizon, bring in the iconic hero to the game voiced byGod of War’sChristopher Judge. Plus,Marvel’s Avengersis adding MCU-inspired skins, with Thor’s iconicEndgamelook now fully revealed to the world. Over on Twitter, the officialMarvel’s Avengersaccount shared a look at Thor as he appears inEndgame,donning the iconic suit that the hero wears as he faces off against Thanos....

June 25, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Theresa Miller

Marvel's Wolverine Gameplay Will Be a Balancing Act

Marvel not only has an expanding stable of films and TV shows, but it also has a number of games that have helped to solidify the brand across numerous platforms and media types. In the past, Marvel games have been a bit of a mixed bag, with some movie tie-in titles failing to live up to their comic book inspirations while others have been amazingly adapted and lovingly updated.Insomniac Games' 2018Marvel’s Spider-Manand the more recent spin-offMarvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Moraleswere hailed as some of the best superhero games ever made, which bodes well for the studio’s upcomingMarvel’s Wolverine....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1027 words · Dylan Schneider

Monster Hunter and Another Similar Game Should Continue Collaborations in the Future

Summary One of the joys of keeping up withMonster Hunteris being able to participate in its collaboration events. SinceMonster Huntergained online functionality, it’s added plenty of content from other media as limited-time quest rewards. FromOne Pieceto other Capcom franchises, crossover weapons, armor, and even story scenarios have become a regular sight inMonster Hunter. During its tenure,Monster Hunter Worldwent as far as addingFinal Fantasy 14’s Behemoth andThe Witcher 3’s Leshen as unique monsters, demonstrating that the practice still has room to grow....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Elizabeth Erickson

New Projects Based On 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Coming From Series Creators

Nickelodeon is bringing back the popular animated seriesAvatar: The Last Airbender. The brand-new division Avatar Studios will produce original content set in the franchise’s unique world. Creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko have returned to “develop [the] franchise and its storytelling on a vast scale.” Despite airing for just three seasons from 2005 to 2008,Avatar: The Last Airbenderis a staple of animated TV. It’s a cult favorite among those who grew up on it, and even some who didn’t....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Julia Hanson

Nintendo President Gives Update On Switch Lifecycle

Summary NintendoPresident Shuntaro Furukawa recently gave an update about the short-term future of the original Switch. Nintendo’s latest mainline console has been an overwhelming success,breaking sales milestones left and rightsince it was first launched way back in 2017. This success is due in no small part to the Switch’s versatility and strong assortment of first-party titles like this year’sThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. All good things must come to an end eventually though, and the Nintendo Switch is now six years old - old enough for fans to wonder when Nintendo will move on to a new console....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Nicholas Smith

One Piece: Cool Details You Might Have Missed About Zoro's Clothes

Roronoa Zoro is the swordsman of the Straw Hat Pirates and also the second in command of the crew inOne Piece. Being the first person to join Luffy’s crew, Zoro holds tremendous importance in the series. RELATED:The Most Lovable Anime Dads Ranked As with each character in the crew,Zoro’s character designs and outfits often compliment his personalityand hint at both his character and his way of looking at life. While Zoro certainly doesn’t go through as many outfit changes inOne Piece, there are quite a bunch of interesting details about him that only a few fans have noticed....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Rebecca Malone