One Year After Release, Pikmin 4 Needs the Same Support as Its Predecessors

Summary On June 11, 2025,Pikmin 4celebrates its first birthday. What was considered a pipe dream for almost a decade finally launched in July 2023, and fortunately proved worth the wait. Fans rallied around the returning dungeons, the debut of Oatchi, and the general emphasis on efficiency in and out of the fittingly-named Dandori trials.Pikmin 3 Deluxe’s surprise Nintendo Switch launch in 2020 was a welcome sign of life, andPikmin Bloomraised some eyebrows, butPikmin 4felt like the proper return to glory thatPikmindeserved....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 893 words · Donald Irwin

Phasmophobia: How to Set Up and Put Down Camera

Some unexpected games have been sweeping over Twitch lately. FirstFall Guys, thenAmong Us, and nowPhasmophobia. It may look like just another horror game to many, but as the latestTwitch sensation,Phasmophobianeeds some explanation. The main conceit ofPhasmophobiais that the players are ghost hunters. They do not seek ghosts to destroy them, just to document where and what they are. It’s a dangerous job, as the players have limited equipment to find and catalogue the ghosts....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jennifer Powers

PlayStation Reveals Impressive New Sales Milestones

Sony remained tight-lipped about the PlayStation 5 during their CES press conference, disappointing many anxious fans, but the company did have some impressive new milestones to share for the PlayStation 4, revealing just how many units the current-gen console has managed to move. It’s an impressive enough number to make the PlayStation 4 the second best-selling home console of all time, right behind the PlayStation 2. Since its launch back in 2013, the PlayStation 4 has sold about 106 million units, making it one of the most popular consoles ever....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Patricia Tucker MD

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Legendaries Could Introduce Their Own Take on Ultra Warp Ride

June 2022 has been a huge month for video game news, and there’s more to come. Sony’s latest PlayStation State of Play showcased numerous titles including aResident Evil 4remake andFinal Fantasy 16, with some of its contents likely to reappear during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. Then there have been individual game showcases, likeIGN’s early access toSonic Frontiersand a brand-new trailer forPokemon ScarletandVioletthat aired on June 1. Though thePokemontrailer came first this month, it left an indelible mark....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Edward Wells

Pokémon: Reasons Platinum Should Get A Remake

For over a decade,Pokémonfans have been yearning for fourth-generation remakes, and to the surprise of many, the franchise answered their pleas. After much anticipation,Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlwere released, promising to grant seasoned players a nostalgic yet modernized experience. While many fans adore the updated versions ofPokémon DiamondandPearl, others believe the experience is incomparable withoutPlatinum- the revered third game of the fourth generation. RELATED:How Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Differ From Other Remakes...

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Michael Hill

PS Plus is Stepping Up Its Game in 2022

A lot could be said for this selection, but namely, it’s worth noting what they could mean as a whole. It remains to be seen, but kicking off the new year with a strong selection could imply a strong year. It could also mean nothing. ForPS Plusin particular, though, it’s worth looking at it through a specific lens: patterns. RELATED:It’s Time to Update the PS Plus Collection PS Plus Free Games and Trends Leading Into January 2022 It’s worth saying over and over again that, while the PS Plus free games may not be predictable month after month, they do typically follow a pattern for a few months....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Peter Miller

Rainbow Six Siege Free Week Available Now

The community forTom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siegeis still going strong with plenty of content and updates still being provided by Ubisoft. More gamers are sure to join the ranks of theRainbow Sixcommunitywith the current ongoing Free Week. TheRainbow Six SiegeFree Week is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. If players decide to download the game after playing during the Free Week, all progress connected to their account will carry over....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Jessica Evans

RDR2: Groundbreaking Features

Red Dead Redemption 2was one of the most anticipated releases of 2018, and unlike similarly ambitious games likeCyberpunk 2077,it was everything fans wanted and expected. More than meeting fans' expectations,Red Dead Redemption 2laid the foundations for the next era of video gaming and set a new high standard for AAA video games. RELATED:Most Powerful Quotes By Micah Bell DespiteRed Dead Redemption 2being released a few years ago, it isstill a very popular gamethat is still played by a large part of the gaming community....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Brooke Black

Red Dead Online Player Transforms Their Character Into One Punch Man

Red Dead Onlineis essentially a clear blackboard for players to explore and develop their very own gunslinging desperado. This is entirely thanks to Rockstar Games' emphasis on total freedom for character customisation. Now, one talented gamer with an eye for detail has stunningly transported one of Japan’s most popular superhero franchises into the Old American wild west by usingRed Dead Redemption 2’svast gallery of unique outfits. One of the best things about the acclaimed 2018 action-adventure Western is the freedom it offers creative players when roaming the vast, open-world surroundings....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Heather Park

Rise of the Ronin Release Time

Quick Links Rise of the Roninis an open world action adventure game developed by Team Ninja.It is a PlayStation 5 exclusiveand one of the most anticipated games of the year.Rise of the Roninwill take players back to late-19th-century Japan, where different sects are vying for supremacy. In the game, players will get a chance to use different kinds of weapons to take down enemies.Rise of the Roninalso boasts fun mechanics, which make exploration much easier....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Wendy Benjamin

Rumor: New Red Dead Redemption 2 Update Could Be Coming Soon

Summary It looks like a newRed Dead Redemption 2update could be coming at some point in the relatively near future. Rockstar Games releasedRed Dead Redemption 2to near-universal acclaim in 2018. After launch, it supported the game with substantial updates that focused on fixing bugs and addressing other issues on top of adding new content for fans to experience in theRed Dead Onlinemultiplayer mode. Rockstar has since slowed down its support ofRed Dead Redemption 2....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Tanya Long

Shorter Games like Kena: Bridge of Spirits and High on Life Should be the Future

It seems like every year there are countless live-service and 30-hour-long titles released, and it is only getting more common as the years go by. Many AAA developers want players' undivided attention and want to keep that attention throughout the year. While this practice is pretty common in multiplayer games, recent years have seen even single-player titles likeAssassin’s Creedbecoming shorteror adopting this model. Some titles just keep getting bigger, but short titles likeHigh on LifeandKena: Bridge of Spiritsshould change the game....

June 3, 2025 · 5 min · 994 words · Melissa Diaz

Skyrim Was One of the Top Selling Games Last Month Despite Being Over a Decade Old

The NPD Group shares monthly reports of the market performance of the video game industry in the US. The data for May 2022 reveals that it was a slow month for gaming as sales were down 19% year-over-year across hardware, games, and accessories. It also shows that May 2022 marked the lowest consumer spending since February 2020.In addition to an overall look at the industry, The NPD Group reports on hardware sales and the top 20 best-selling games every month in the US....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Ms. Sheila Campbell