Sony Throws Shade at Microsoft and Nintendo in Newly Published Patent

A recently publishedSonypatent details a “Universal Controller” that will work across a number of devices from consoles to various entertainment apps. However, this filing also strangely refers to basically anything that is not aPlayStation productas “inferior.” The patent describesSony’s attempt to correct an issue seen with other universal remote control devices, that being they become outdated as apps, consoles, and other brands receive new updates or hardware. This filing would essentially be a “futureproofed” device if it works as described....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Jennifer Sellers

Spellbreak: Every Talent, Ranked (So Far)

The battle royale genre has been turned on its head bySpellbreak. With unique weapons in the form of magical gauntlets, an interesting class and level up system both inside and outside of matches, and unlockable talents that change the way players can play, Spellbreak isa battle royale everyone should try(whether or not they liked Fortnite, Warzone, or PUBG). RELATED:Spellbreak: 10 Pro Tips For New Players Spellbreak’s talent system can be a bit confusing to new players....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1007 words · Michelle Reed

Star Wars Outlaws Can't Move The Needle As Much As It Should

Summary While there’s a lot to be excited about when it comes toStar Wars Outlaws, the game has some problems from the outset. One of the issues fundamental to the concept ofStar Wars Outlawsis its position in Disney’sStar Warscanon, which will stifle its ability to innovate on the series. Ubisoft’s upcoming open-worldStar Warsgame has sparked controversy recently thanks toStar Wars Outlaws' pre-order editionsfor their lofty price and paywalling of additional content....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 861 words · Alyssa Bright

Subversive Chance-Focused Games to Play Before Lost in Random

Based on what was shown duringEA Play LiveLost in Randomlooks like a fun romp. Based on the combat mechanics, it looks like it will have a delicate balance of skill-based gameplay and chance. With the mechanics of Dicey and the card system, players might be able to stack up some incredible combos and weapons or be stuck with something less than ideal. While it probably won’t be as limiting as other random mechanics in pop culture, like Kite’s Crazy Slots fromHunter x Hunter, there are some games with similar mechanics toLost in Randomthat players will likely enjoy....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · James Clayton

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC 5 Reveal Date Confirmed

For weeks now, Nintendo has been rumored to be hosting a Nintendo Direct presentation on January 16. However, it’s now been revealed that the rumored Nintendo presentation on January 16 isn’t a Nintendo Direct, but rather aSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatepresentation that will spend 35 minutes going in-depth with the game’s next DLC fighter. The presentation will be hosted bySuper Smash Bros. Ultimategame director Masahiro Sakurai, and it will go live at 6am PT on January 16....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Carol Taylor

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

This series may not get as much love as it does in the West due toFinal Fantasyseemingly eating its lunch. In many ways,Tactics Ogre: Reborn, orTactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together,which was the original name, was the predecessor toFinal Fantasy Tactics. The first edition was released on the Super Nintendo in 1995, which was two years beforeFinal Fantasy Tacticslaunched in Japan on PS1. RELATED:Nintendo Switch Games To Play While Waiting For Project Triangle Strategy...

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Brian Wilkins

Team Ninja Reveals About How Long Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Will Take to Beat

Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyis Team Ninja’s next action RPG following the success of the popular Souls-like series,Nioh. The new game dives deep into Chinese history and mythology while retaining the key gameplay components established inNioh.Wo Long: Fallen Dynastyproducer Masaaki Yamagiwa shared more insight into gameplay and the time it takes to finish the game. Yamagiwa revealed thatWo Longcarries the same quest-based structure and linear levels that theNiohseries is known for. Each stage contains a multitude of routes, so players may have a slightly different experience from one another within a stage....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Kevin Murphy

The Best Tech Skills in Starfield (& How to Upgrade Them)

Of the 82 skills inStarfield, 17 can be found under the Tech skill tree. Tech skills typically center around the player’s ships, allowing them to improve their capabilities in combat or make getting around the universe significantly easier. As is the case with some of the game’s other skill trees though, certain Tech skills inStarfieldare a lot better than others. RELATED:The Best Physical Skills in Starfield (& How to Upgrade Them)...

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Janice English

The Finals Update Adds New Features to Private Matches and More

Summary Embark Studio releases Update 2.1.0 forThe Finals, further fleshing out the Private Match mode, fixing a ton of recent bugs, and making other general improvements to the rest of the game.Season 2 ofThe Finalshas seemingly given new life to Embark’s online shooter, a game which saw massive growth out of the gate but had started to experience a lot of drop off from players. However, season 2 provided a big refresh to the core experience, and so far, seems to be a hit with fans....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Kristine Baker

The Fly Ending Explained

Summary Director David Cronenberg is the father of the body horror subgenre. His movies are often centered around the human body, the ways it can be twisted and deformed, and whether a person is still human once their body is no longer recognizable. They also tend to feature copious blood, gore, and violence. While his films are controversial due to their subject matter and complex plots, they are often regarded as masterpieces, and Cronenberg is considered one of the greatest horror directors of all time....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · James Alvarez

Twitch Has Banned Fedmyster

Popular content creator Fedmyster has been banned for the second time onTwitchafter receiving a DMCA takedown notice.Fedmyster is no stranger to controversyas he was banned several times during the course of his illustrious career.Fedmyster started gaining popularity as a member of the streaming group OfflineTV, after joining in 2017. Fedmyster is well-known for his amusing and entertaining streams, as well as his collaborations with other famous content creators from the gaming and entertainment communities....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Jennifer Sparks

Why Host Is the Most Important Movie of 2020

Horror movieHost, about a group of friends performing a seance during a Zoom call, is already the best-reviewed horror film of 2020, an honor it thoroughly deserves. With tight storytelling, excellent effects, and a script that feels wholly authentic,Hostdelivers on its premise with precision and style. None of that is why it will be mentioned in countless thought pieces and essays years from now, however. What makesHostso important is the context in which it was created: the global pandemic....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Andrew Nichols

Wild New Elden Ring Hack is Letting Cheaters Ride on Flying Bugs

Summary One unluckyElden Ringinvader ran into another player using a hack that allowed them to fly around on a bug.Elden Ringis one of FromSoftware’s most successful titles, having won numerous awards, includingBest Role-Playing Game in 2022and even Best Multiplayer at various ceremonies. FromSoftware games are known for their challenging combat and formidable bosses that require players to learn their attack patterns to defeat them successfully. However, someElden Ringplayers often utilize exploits like duplicating items to gain numerous Runes in order to level up quickly and have an easier time....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Linda Zimmerman