MLB The Show 21's Cross-Play Will Be Great for the Franchise

The arrival ofMLB The Show 21on theXbox One and Xbox Series X/Sis a big deal for the franchise and for those who love video game baseball. It’s not just about allowing a whole different genre of gamers to get their hands on the game. There’s also a new feature that will make it that much more attractive to those who might have some friends who are also either devotees to the franchise, or are also trying it out for the first time....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Glenn Anderson

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Best Tips To Level Up Fast

When a new turn-based RPG comes out, especially one likePokemon, there is one question on the minds of players: what’s the fastest, most efficient way to level up? There is unfortunately no way to cheat the system. Players inevitably find a way through glitches or methods the developers never thought of. RELATED:The Best And Worst Things About Monster Hunter Stories 2 While there is nothing too unique in the leveling system of inCapcom’sMonster Hunter Stories 2, there are plenty of solid traditional ways to level up....

July 9, 2025 · 8 min · 1598 words · Russell Osborne

Mortal Kombat Image Shows What the Original Cast Looks Like Today

A new image shared online shows all five cast members of the originalMortal Kombattogether again and recreating their characters’ iconic victory poses. The originalMortal Kombatinfluenced decades of fighting games that followed in its footsteps, so seeing the cast reunited is sure to give many fans of the fighting game franchise a thrill. Released for arcades in 1992 by developer and publisher Midway,Mortal Kombatwas the first entry in the fighting game franchise that continues to be a heavy hitter in the gaming industry to this day....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Gregory Walker

My Hero Academia Chapter 403: Bakugo's Surprise Entry

Summary The following contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaChapter 403, “The End Of An Era, And…,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academiachapter 403 continued the events of the manga in quite some style and it is safe to say that this could well have been one of the most exciting chapters of the entire series for the fans. At the same time,My Hero Academiachapter 403 proved to be quite cathartic for many reasons....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Kevin Wilson

Need for Speed Unbound: How to Turn off Effects

Need For Speed Unboundtakes theNeed for Speedseries into a new stylistic direction. While the series has had urban neon stylization for a while, such as the classicNeed For Speed Most Wanted, this title takes it to a new level, mixing its realistically rendered cars with bright cel-shaded drivers and effects. It’s a stark contrast, and as expected, it’s a contentious topic withinNeed for Speed Unbound’sfan base. Some think that they should dial it back, while others think thatthe nextNeed for Speedshould fully commit to the new look....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Chad Lopez

NEO: The World Ends With You Sales Lower Than Expected

Ever since the firstThe World Ends With Youreleased for the Nintendo DS in 2008, its fans had prayed endlessly for an eventual sequel, despite it being a relatively niche title. The odds of a sequel did improve when it wasre-released for the Nintendo Switchin 2018, which included a new epilogue with a pretty blatant sequel hook. Cut to November 2020 andNeo: The World Ends With You, a bona fide sequel, was announced....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kyle Schultz

New Report is Bad News for Perfect Dark Fans

Summary According to reports from several insiders, the development of Xbox first-party gamePerfect Darkis facing a lot of turmoil. Announced at the 2020 Game Awards by brand-new Xbox team The Initiative, the game promised a modern reimagining of Rare’sPerfect Darkseries, while retaining its hallmark blend of action, espionage, and sci-fi elements. The Initiative is a high-caliber team that was started by Microsoft in 2018. With veteran developers from studios like Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Infinity Ward, BioWare, and more, as well as claims of having the “freedom to explore and try new things,” expectations for the then-rumoredPerfect Darkgame from The Initiative ran high....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Katherine Gomez

New Smite Skin Voiced by LilyPichu

Ever since she burst onto the YouTube scene in 2011, LilyPichu has become one of the most popular content creators on the platform. Her rising online presence coupled with the instant success of Twitch and YouTube streaming network OfflineTV has led to the streamer being featured often as a voice actor in recent years. Between occasional roles in anime dubbing and herrecent role asGenshin Impact’s Sayu, Lily has transitioned her streaming ventures into a burgeoning career in voice acting and now, she is set to be featured in another online game....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Brett Buck

No, The Haunting of Bly Manor Isn't a Case of 'Bury Your Gays'

In October,The Haunting of Bly Manorwas everyone’s go-to Halloween show. Following up onThe Haunting of Hill House,it had everything to create a perfect spooky formula: a mansion where people died under mysterious circumstances, creepy children,ghostswith grudges, and a diverse cast of trauma-ridden adults. But in the final episode, the fate of a certain pair has fans questioning whether the show used a certain controversialtrope.Of course, major spoilers ahead forThe Haunting of Bly Manor....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Robert Khan

Nvidia Stops Selling RTX 3080 and 3090 Founders Editions Through its Store

It seems the ongoing drama that has been the launch ofNvidia’s 30 Series graphic cards is continuing. Following two launches that saw both the GeForce RTX 3080 and the GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Editions sell out instantly onNvidia’s website, Nvidia has decided on a dramatic solution to no longer sell 3080 and 3090 Founders Editions through its website. In a post made on Nvidia’s forums, staff member Suroosh@Nvidia shared the news with prospective graphics card buyers....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Michael Jackson

One of Destiny 2's Best PvE Weapons is Getting a Nerf

Destiny 2has announced the next series of changes that will be patched into the game ahead of its 2021 Solstice of Heroes event. A noteworthy change sees one ofDestiny 2’s most popular weapons for PvE modes having a nerf coming its way. Weapon balancing updates are nothing new toDestiny 2, and its most recent season, Season of the Splicer, brought some sweepingweapon changes toDestiny 2. At the time of those changes, Bungie said that there would likely be further tweaking to weapon balance inDestiny 2as the developers figured out what roles they wanted the game’s various weapon types to fill, and the game’s newest patch sees some of those further changes....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Linda Young

Outriders Custom Xbox Series X Controller Giveaway Has Begun; Here's What You Need to Know

Outridershas just launched a giveaway sweepstakes to help promote the release of the upcoming looter-shooter and give gamers the chance to get some custom hardware. Although the game will release on April 1 for several different consoles, Xbox players are in luck, asOutridersis coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one. But now Xbox players will have even more to look forward to.Outridershas partnered with custom hardware creator POPE to create some unique Xbox Series X controllers that will only be obtainable through a giveaway contest during a limited timeframe....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Lynn Vazquez

Overwatch 2 Fan Shares Brilliant Idea For Lucio Mythic Skin

Summary An inventiveOverwatch 2fan has shared their idea for a Mythic Lucio skin, which would see players customizing the music the hero plays. Since the firstOverwatch, Blizzard has released countless skins for the characters within its hero shooter, but with the release ofOverwatch 2, the devs have introduced a new skin tier with a unique feature. This new tier is called Mythic, which joinedOverwatch 2with the release of the game’s first battle pass....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Todd Cook