April 26 is Going to Be a Big Day for Games

Summary There are many notable new game releases coming in April 2024, but April 26 is a particularly concentrated day that will see the launch of multiple new games at once. For the most part,video game companies like to spread out their new releases. Less competition means that a game is more likely to succeed, after all. However, there are certain days that get a bunch of new releases at once, for whatever reason....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Amanda Miller

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Developer Reveals Reason for Hidden Blade Change

Assassin’s Creed: Valhallais shaping up to be yet another departure for theAssassin’s Creedseries. It many ways, the game seems to be striking a balance between the new wave of RPG mechanics and the classicAssassin’s Creedgameplay, highlighted with moves likeAssassin’s Creed: Valhallabringing back insta-kill Hidden Blades. However,Valhallafans noticed one other big change with the game’s first trailer. Valhallaprotagonist Eivor will wear the Hidden Blade on the top of their wrist, as opposed to stealthily tucked away underneath like in mostAssassin’s Creedgames....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Mary Hughes

Back 4 Blood Bots Will Get An Upgrade For Launch

It’s been a big week for Turtle Rock Studios and it’s upcoming shooterBack 4 Blood. Over the past week,Back 4 Bloodhas been running a beta sessionfor players to check out, first open to those who preordered the game, then made available for everyone a few days later. Clearly, theLeft 4 Deadinspired shooter is one of the year’s most anticipated titles as the concurrent player count on Steam this past weekend during the beta session hit some impressive numbers....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Katherine Griffin

Baldur's Gate 3's Halsin is a Logical Progression From One Enhanced Edition Companion

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3’sDruid companion Halsin quickly became memorable for the appearance of his bear Wild Shape in one particularly infamous romantic encounter. However, players who did not experience the Enhanced Editions of previous games might not be aware that Halsin is far from the first bear to appear as a playable character inBaldur’s Gate.In many ways, Halsin isBaldur’s Gate 3’sanswer to Wilson the Bear, a grizzly bear who was a secret unlockable companion in the Enhanced Edition ofBaldur’s Gate 2andThrone of Bhaal....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Mario Lopez

Best Short Games On PS Plus Extra

PS Plus Extrahas hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games, many of which require a hefty time investment to fully appreciate. TheAssassin’s Creedgames,Horizon Zero Dawn,Death’s Stranding,Ghost of Tsushima,Returnal,Demon’s Souls, andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeare fantastic, but they are all massive adventures with campaigns lasting for more than 20 hours, at the minimum. Sometimes, a more concise game is the way to go. When a subscription is close to ending and renewal is not on the cards, a brisk experience that can be completed in one sitting is generally the best option....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1172 words · Lisa Brown

Big Pokemon Legends: Z-A Question Will Be Answered Later This Year

Summary If a reputablePokemonleaker is to be believed, fans will know what thePokemon Legends: Z-Astarters are by the end of the year.Pokemon Legends: Z-Awas announced with a brief trailer that confirmed the game’s Lumiose City setting, its 2025 Switch release window, and little else. There are still many unanswered questions about the game, but more information should come to light in the months leading up to its eventual Switch launch....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Brian Wright

BioShock Infinite: Every Vigor, Ranked Worst To Best

TheBioshockseries hasa lot of momentsthatdo not make a lot of sense. The series is also full of fun experiences, such as plasmids and vigors that give the player supernatural powers. But the property is, perhaps, best known for its fantastic storytelling, making it a trulymemorable series for anyonewho plays it. RELATED:5 Reasons Why Bioshock Infinite Is Better Than Bioshock (& 5 Ways It’s Worse) Vigors inBioshock Infinitegive players an upper hand against their enemies, allowing the players to form a shield against gunfire or to possess automatons that will fight on their behalf....

July 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Brian Collins

Call of Duty Fan Recreates Captain Price As A Minecraft Skin

Minecraftfans have a habit of recreating their favorite locations, characters, and things within the virtual sandbox. This includes recreations of content fromCall of Duty: Modern Warfare.These fans continue to masterfully craft block-based creations and post them to the official Reddit page forModern Warfare. Rather than a map, this time a fan has created one of their favorite operators as a skin. Carefully noting detail, the model displayed on Reddit noticeably looks just like the operator it is representing....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Samantha Mccullough

Call of Duty July 21 Playlist Update Out Now for Modern Warfare and Warzone

As expected, Infinity Ward has released a new update forCall of Duty: Modern Warfareand theWarzonebattle royale. The new update is light on any big changes to either game, but it does change up the playlists quite a bit, giving fans of the FPS titles some fresh game modes to try. ForModern Warfare, the July 21 update brings back standard Ground War, Reinfected Ground War, Cranked, and Gunfight 3v3 - Snipers Only....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Angelica Harris

Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies is Adding Demons to the Mix

Zombies has been aCall of Dutytradition for well over a decade now, and the upcomingCall of Duty: Vanguardwill continue that legacy. TheCall of Duty: VanguardZombies mode is developed by Treyarchand will be a continuation of the Dark Aether storyline fromBlack Ops Cold War, and it seems fans will learn a lot more about what to expect fromCoDZombies when the full reveal takes place later this week. Activision has confirmed that theCall of Duty: VanguardZombies mode will be revealed on Thursday, October 14 at 8am PT....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Alex Foley

Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies Releases New Teaser Trailer

Zombies has been one of the staple modes in theCall of Dutyfranchise, pitting four players against waves of the undead to test their survival skills and teamwork. The mode has seen players battle zombies in the ruins ofWorld War 2Germany, on a mysterious moon base, and in a different dimension with stories leaning into absurdity. Sledgehammer will be bringing Zombies back inCall of Duty: Vanguard, and the studio has given players a taste of what’s to come....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Andrew Terry

Call of Duty: Warzone May Have Secretly Buffed The MP5

One of the most consistently debated topics in theCall of Duty: Warzonecommunity is weapon balancing. While some recent changes to the MP5 infuriatedCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers, it seems like those adjustments may have been reverted via a secret buff. The MP5 was one of the biggest victims of arecentCall of Duty: Modern Warfareweapon nerfinside ofWarzone. Unsurprisingly, this decision infuriated many players, as it made the already strongCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warweaponry even more viable....

July 20, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Courtney Wang

Capcom's Street Fighter Comes to Minecraft as Skin Pack DLC

Minecraftcontinues to see incredible success in 2022, with fans still playing years after it was originally released. Over the years,Minecrafthas offered players plenty of skins that add a unique look and feel to a player’s themed world. TheseMinecraftskins are sometimes based on TV shows and movies, such asStar Wars,Stranger Things, and evenGuardians of the Galaxy. To this day, the game is still offering new skins and updates to its devoted fanbase....

July 20, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Joseph Miller