Report Claims PS5 Won't Have Any Major Exclusive Games at Launch

With the upcoming launch of both thePlayStation 5and the Xbox Series X, rumors have been circulating about both systems as gamers keep an eye out for new details. Players are really looking forward toPlayStation 5’s solid state hard driveand the amazing graphics of the Xbox Series X. But rumor has it that the Xbox will have a leg up on the PlayStation this time around: some sources are saying that the PS5 will not have any major launch exclusives....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Melissa Mccall

Resident Evil Would Do Well to Continue a Trend from RE7, Village

Summary Resident Evilstands as a cornerstone in the horror genre, consistently introducing formidable villains that evolve into iconic characters etched in video game history. A pivotal moment for the franchise occurred with the release ofResident Evil 7in 2017, a game that breathed new life into Capcom’s horror legacy. This installment not only reinvigorated the series but also brought forth a fresh perspective on horror, featuring an entirely new cast of characters centered around the Winters family....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · James Alvarez

See A Superpowered Squirrel In The Trailer For 'Flora And Ulysses'

Just as Disney is ready to releaseits first Marvel show on Disney PluswithWandaVision, they have released the first look at a very different superhero story. The first trailer for the family superhero adventureFlora and Ulysseshas dropped featuring the titular superpowered squirrel named Ulysses. The movie isbased on the best-selling children’s bookof the same name written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by K.G. Campbell. It tells the story of a young girl named Flora who spends her days reading her favorite comic books until she adopts a young squirrel named Ulysses who happens to have superpowers of its own....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · David Wright

Skyrim Mod Gives Players Wings, Lets Them Fly

Fans can radically change the scope of some of their favorite games by creating mods. For instance, recently a player addedfirearms intoThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, giving Geralt of Rivia a new way to fight. Something similarly radical was created forThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimwith a mod that adds 62 fully-animated wings and allows players to fly. The “Animated Wings Ultimate” mod forSkyrimwas uploaded to Nexus Mods on June 20, compiling a number of different wing collections designed after feathered animals, dragons, and fairies for use with a built-in flying mod that has customizable controls....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · David Combs

Sonic Mania Developer Headcannon Confirms Involvement with Sonic Origins

Sega has officially announced thatSonic Originsis set to launch on May 23, 2025. This news was revealed with a trailer showcasing special animation created for the compilation title as well as promising gameplay. The collection looking so sharp may come as no surprise to fans, as Headcannon, one of the main developers forSonic Mania, played a role inSonic Origins' development.Sonic Maniais uniquein that it’s one of the very fewSonicgames not made directly by Sonic Team or any of Sega’s subsidiaries....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Michael Bates

Sons of the Forest Horror Game Gets Disturbing New Trailer and Release Date

Sons of the Foresthas been in development for some time, with fans not knowing when the game would finally come out. After many years of anticipation, the sequel toThe Forestgets its third trailer, giving players a tease of what monstrosities await them, and when their adventure will finally begin. Endnight first premieredSons of the Forestat The Game Awards 2019, and information has been fairly infrequent ever since. Besides a handful of trailers, fans of the original 2014 indie hit,The Forest, were left to speculate when the game would finally release, it at some point supposed to have released this year....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · James Johnson

Square Enix Revealing Games with Code Names Seems So Odd

Square Enixloves revealing games early. Ever since the beginning of the PS3/Xbox 360 generation brought with it the decade-spanningFabula Nova Crystallisanthology, Square has been calling its shots years in advance. Most of these games tended to reveal with full game titles and a trailer that gave the gist of what each was supposed to be. This sometimes frustrating, but often exciting practice has continued to this very day, but the most recent examples aren’t like the rest....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 711 words · Jerry Singh

Steam Deck Popularity Leads to Spike in Linux Use

Given that the upcoming hand-held PC by Valve has its operating system based on Linux, it’s not too surprising that theSteam Deckcrew are keen to make use of the open-source system, even if it’s not the powerhouse that Windows is. Recently, bothValve and Nvidia teamed up to bring DLSS to Linux systems. Now, it seems as though the OS has another reason to celebrate, possibly thanks to the developer and publisher’s upcoming hand-held device....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Bradley Jones

Stellaris: 12 Best Trait Combinations For Machine Empires

When customizing a species inStellaris, a player will always look to have the best trait combinations to maximize resource output to have a better chance of surviving the harsh galaxy. This applies to mechanical species as well, which will have different play styles compared to other species as they require different resources to survive and colonize the galaxy. Therefore, it is always important for players to figure out the best combination of traits for their Mechanical species to thrive as a Machine empire....

July 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Patrick Warren

Super Mario RPG Once Again Shows Why Nintendo's Mascot is So Special

Summary After players clamored for a remake ofSuper Mario RPGfor years, that day has finally arrived. Nintendo has taken that original game, updated it with modern graphics, and deliveredanother exciting entry in theMariofranchise. While it may not be as acclaimed as the original, players seem to be loving it, and some are even asking for more experiences like it. Because of this familiar adventure, Mario has once again shown why he is one of the biggest names in gaming....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 773 words · Maria Fernandez

Teppen Interview: GungHo Talks Card Rotation Update, Capcom Franchises

Card-based games have become more popular in recent years. From the revival of older tabletop games in digital formats, likePokemon TCG OnlineorYu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links; to titles with unique spins on the idea, likeSlay the Spiremixing rogue-like elements with deck building. Another collectible card game that came about in recent years isTeppen, which uses Capcom franchises to create its own unique stories and gameplay. Almost two years followingTeppen’s release, developer GungHo Online Entertainment is preparing to shake things up for its players....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Hunter Raymond

The 10 Biggest Gaming Franchises, Ranked By Number Of Titles

There is no doubt that games likeCall Of Duty,Assassin’s Creed, andGrand Theft Autoare top-rated among gamers. But do they have enough sequels? It is said that there is strength in numbers, and there are a few games that showcase that. Many popular titles nowadays are starting and ending withinone generation. Compared to that, there are game series that have transcended not just one generation, but almost all of them. RELATED:Top 10 Remastered Games for Xbox One And while that does not mean they are the best games of all time, it shows the sheer passion of developers and publishers for a franchise....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Sarah Parks

The Hobbit: How Is Thorin's Death In The Movies Different From The Book?

When it comes to adapting a beloved book to the big screen, changes often have to be made to make the story work in a totally different medium. This is especially true when one (fairly small) book is being turned into three movies that are each nearly three hours long, as was the case with the movies adapted fromThe Hobbit. to stretch the story into three installments, a lot of changes had to be made, which makes watching the films a very different experience than reading the original novel....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Monique Thomas