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On June 17, 2025, the gaming industry lost one of its legends. Brett Schnepf was one of the earliest members working on Microsoft hardware and tech, perhaps most importantly helping to produce the very firstXboxconsole. The original Xbox is still beloved by many in the gaming community and it would not have been made possible without the work of Brett Schnepf and numerous others. Schnepf enjoyed a lengthy career at Microsoft, spanning nearly two decades....

Summary According to a new report,Xbox’s freshly revealedGears of War: E-Daycould potentially be looking to joinFable, South of Midnight,andDoom: The Dark Agesin 2025.Xbox’s past few annual first-party release lineups have been solid, but not spectacular. The tail end of 2021 was big for Xbox withHalo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, and Psychonauts 2. After a much lighter 2022, Xbox’s 2023 was much better; Xbox fans finally got to playStarfield,as well as the surpriseHi-Fi Rush....

Ever since the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has been consistent with launching games PlayStation Plus games at the same time each month. While Sony has suspiciously not revealedwhat games will join PS Plus next month, one of April’s games has already been confirmed.Oddworld: Soulstorm, the newest entry in the cult classic cinematic platformer series that made its debut on the PS1, will debut on PlayStation Plus for PS4 and PS5 on August 05, 2025....

Red Dead Redemption 2was a highly anticipated sequel and the vast majority of players have been impressed by its gameplay and longevity. Thecritically acclaimedRed Dead Redemption 2offered players a lengthy campaign that followed Arthur Morgan in the Wild West as he wrestles with morality. However, it seems that some of the adventures of Arthur and Dutch were cut short and the actors behind the characters, Roger Clark and Benjamin Byron Davis, have shed some light on a mission that never made the cut....

Summary Overwatch 2has been a mixed bag since launching in October 2022. Despite attracting millions of players, and garnering a steady community on Steam, the game’s battle pass system and missing PvE features have disappointed some. Regardless,Overwatch 2stands out from other hero shooters due to its vibrant characters and compelling lore. Overwatch 2’s setting of a near-future Earth is undeniably intriguing, but Blizzard has yet to fully capitalize on the game’s narrative potential....

Quick Links Pokemonhas a habit of introducing new evolutions for older Pokemon in new generations. One example is Porygon, who obtained a second evolution in generation 2’sPokemon Gold/Silver. Then, whenPokemon Diamond/Pearlwas announced, Porygon2 could evolve into Porygon-Z. Fortunately for some trainers, the methods of evolving Porygon and Porygon2 haven’t changed over the years. Those familiar with the Porygon-line will know that to get Porygon2 and Porygon-Z in the recentPokemon Brilliant DiamondandPokemon Shining Pearl, they will need to trade with another player....

After a very busy GO Fest 2020 event,Pokemon GOtrainers around the world managed to unlock all of the exciting Ultra Reward bonuses that were on the table and set the stage for a very exciting three weeks in August. The series of events kicked off nearly two weeks ago witha dramatic Dragon Week eventand now Enigma week is already more than halfway over. There are only a few days left to take advantage of all the special enigma spawns, Raids, and eggs and then it will be time for Unova Week to take over....

Breeding and competitive battling is one of the most expansive activities thatPokemonplayers can take part in, but it may be an intimidating process for newcomers in spite of systems implemented inPokemon SwordandShield. For those interested in breaking intoSwordandShield’s competitive battling, The Pokemon Company is offering a free “battle-ready” monster through Mystery Gift this weekend for anyone who watches the Players Cup Finals. This online battling tournament has been going on throughout the summer, and yesterday The Pokemon Company announced that anyone who views matches airing at 11:00 a....

There’s no question thatAmong Us, the multiplayer game about teamwork and betrayal on a spaceship, has received a sudden surge in popularity over the past few months. The game launched nearly two years ago, but it apparently took aCOVID-19 pandemicand gamers with lots of free time on their hands for the potential chaos and fun of Innersloth’s creation to really garner attention. Since its sudden boost in visibility on both YouTube and Twitch, a number of content creators have begun showcasing the game on their channels....

Summary Ubisoft has unveiled a substantial update forPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, bringing new features, quality-of-life improvements, accessibility options, and more. This update promises to enrich the players' experience and offer fresh challenges in the mythological world ofPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis an action-adventure game developed and published by Ubisoft. This game revivesthe iconicPrince of Persiafranchisewith a fresh storyline, centered around Sargon, a young warrior and member of an elite group called the Immortals....

ThePlayStation 5’s launch means a major step forward in console performance, but it sounds like one potential next-gen feature won’t be supported at launch. ThePS5is now confirmed to not support 8K resolution output at launch, meaning those with 8K televisions will instead receive a 4K resolution signal from the PS5. Sony has said that the PS5 will eventually be updated to support 8K resolution output. However, no tentative release window has been provided by Sony for the time being....

Since Epic Games purchased the franchise late last year,Rocket Leaguehas hit multipleall-time highs for concurrent players. There are a ton of new and returning gamers this year, and theRocket Leaguecommunity is probably the largest of any game released in 2015. Epic has changed the progression system and introduced a host of items for players to customize their cars with. RELATED:Rocket League Season 3 Simplifying Item Trade-In Process The only major complaint since Epic took over is the re-vamped ranking system, which makes it harder for gamers to reach the next division....

Summary Acclaimed indie darlingBrothers: A Tale of Two Sonsis rumored to be getting a remake that looks to be announced soon.Brothers: A Tale of Two Sonswas initially a PC and Xbox 360 timed-exclusive game when it was released in 2013. However, the fan-favorite title from Starbreeze Studios and 505 Games has gone on to see releases on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and even the Nintendo Switch. The adventure title was one of the generation’s best-reviewed games, scoring a 90 on Metacritic for the PC version and an 86 on the Xbox 360....