Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Reveals First Gameplay and Release Window

Summary Nintendo fans waiting for news about Samus' next adventure were treated to a major surprise, as the June 18 Nintendo Direct closed with a new look at the newly-dubbedMetroid Prime 4: Beyondfor the first time in seven years. Nintendo also confirmed thatMetroid Prime 4: Beyondwill launch in 2025 but gave no definitive date at the time of writing. Compared to other entries in the greaterMetroidfranchise, theMetroid Primegames put players under the visor of Samus Aran via first-person view....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Karen Dennis

Microsoft Reveals 3 New Xbox Console Models

Summary Microsoft has unveiled three newXbox Series X/Smodels that will go on sale later this year alongside the existing lineup. The company confirmed earlier this year that it would offer updates on newXboxhardware coming in 2024 at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. While fans expected only a Series X revision to be discussed, the actual announcement was bigger than anticipated. 2024 will mark four years since the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Susan Taylor

Monster Hunter World: How to Beat Alatreon

Alatreon is finally here, but hunters are finding thisnew Elder Dragonto be much more challenging than expected. As with most new additions toMonster Hunter World, Alatreon has received some substantial improvements since his last appearance in the series, and many are struggling with besting the beast. Alatreon first appeared inMonster Hunter Tri, and is largely considered the coolest monster in that whole generation. As one of the few Black Dragons, its power is well beyond that of any of the other Elder DragonsMonster Hunter Worldplayers have faced thus far....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Eric Morris

More Insomniac Games Job Listings Hint at Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Featuring Multiplayer

It appears that multiplayer could be featuring inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2as Insomniac is looking to hire another developer with multiplayer experience.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is the sequel to Insomniac’s successful 2018 title about the web slinger. So far, Insomniac hasn’t revealed a lot of information about the upcoming game, and besides a teaser fans saw during the September2021 PlayStation Showcase, there hasn’t been much in terms of big reveals. So far, it is expected that plenty of iconicSpider-Manvillains such as Venom will make appearances, and it seems that both Peter Parker and Miles Morales will be teaming up inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Emma Kramer

Naked Gun Reboot Moves Forward With Liam Neeson In Talks To Star

Naked Gun,the comedy classic trilogy that ran from the late ’80s and early ’90s, is getting a reboot. While the franchise started out with Leslie Nielsen in the lead, the reboot has tapped Liam Neeson to fill that role. The original franchise did not actually begin withThe Naked Gunin 1988. A sitcom entitledPolice Squad!aired in 1982 and ran for just six episodes, but it introduced the world to Leslie Nielsen’s comedic talent as Lieutenant Frank Drebin (he had previously been known for his dramatic roles)....

June 19, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Annette Christian

Naughty Dog Games With The Most Replayability

Naughty Dog are today one of the most highly respected development studios in all of gaming. The studio has been responsible for some of the best games on each generation of PlayStation console, such as the PlayStation 1’sCrash Bandicoottrilogy, PlayStation 2’sJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, PlayStation 3’sThe Last of Us, and PlayStation 4’sUncharted 4: A Thief’s End. RELATED:Best Naughty Dog Games (According to Metacritic) Naughty Dog have been at the heart of Sony’s continuous shift towardsstory-driven gamesthat see narrative as being equally or even more important than gameplay....

June 19, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Susan Berg

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #404 June 14, 2025

Quick Links Connectionsis back with yet another word-sorting puzzle to ponder over. If you are stuck on thischallenging puzzle game, you aren’t alone. This one was really difficult and might call for a hint or two. In the article below, players who are already familiar with therules of how to playConnectionsbut want a little help with puzzle number 404 can find it below. In these sections, you may find category clues, general hints, and even the full answer if you wish to see it....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Michael Hernandez

Nintendo Acquires Land Adjacent to Its Headquarters in Japan

In a year filled with groundbreaking company acquisitions,Nintendohas played its hand and announced that the company has officially acquired more land. This new plot of land is right next to the company’s current office in Japan, whichNintendostates will house a new facility to strengthen its R&D department.So far, It’s been another stellar year for Nintendo. The company has launchedPokemon Legends: ArceusandKirby and the Forgotten Landfor the Nintendo Switch, with both titles receiving plenty of critical praise and healthy sales numbers....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Chad Price

Nintendo Switch Has Officially Outsold PS3 and Xbox 360

It is an understatement to say that theNintendo Switchhas had a successful run over the past few years. Adding to its list of milestones, theSwitchhas reportedly surpassed the lifetime sales of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Every couple of months, the Switch seems to break another sales record. The innovative portable console launched in 2017 and quickly became a hot commodity, allowing users to play console quality games on the go....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Christopher Garcia

Octo Expansion Was Splatoon 2's Most Brilliant Mode

As a mostly online multiplayer third-person shooter, the Splatoon series is perhaps Nintendo’s most forward-facing franchise at the moment. Though it is somewhat shackled by Nintendo’s old-fashioned business model, it’s proof that Nintendo can carve out its own niche in an already very crowded market. The firstSplatoonwas perhaps the Wii U’s saving grace. It innovated and ideated in ways that were directly oppositional to the Wii U’s entire philosophy and ecosystem....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 606 words · Todd Jenkins

Paranormal Activity Ultimate Chills Collection Coming To Blu-Ray

A new deluxe Blu-Ray edition of theParanormal Activityfranchise is due out fromParamountin early October and it encompasses all existingParanormal Activitymovies, including a new installment, bonus content, alternative endings, and a feature-length documentary. The original film, produced by Blumhouse and distributed byParamount, was an instant success in 2007, using found footage style to tell the story of a couple who begin experiencing strange phenomena in their home and set out to record it....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Douglas Roberts

Persona 4 Arena Ultimax: What Are Persona Cards?

Personais a long-running series with a multitude of main series games and even more spin-off games on top of that. One of the most mechanically deep of these spin-offs is easily the series’ sole fighting game entry,Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. The game was developed by fighting game pros Arc System Works, who are best known for theGuilty Gearseries. Being more than experienced at molding fun and engaging fighting games,Arcsys made sure to makeArena Ultimaxmechanically deep and satisfying....

June 19, 2025 · 5 min · 881 words · Judith Rodriguez

Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Fires Ultra Powerful Dead Eye Bullet

Red Dead Redemption 2continues to provide memorable moments, as one new clip shared by players showcases something extremely random. Somehow, aRed Dead 2fan managed to fire an explosive round from a Cattleman Revolver. Something that may have been useful during one player’sfailed hostage rescue inRed Dead Redemption 2, the ultra-powered revolver looks like any other Cattleman that can be seen in the game. When the player fires the weapon through Dead Eye, though, there is clearly something defective about their revolver....

June 19, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Kathleen Jacobs