How Games with Gold Could Change In Xbox's Era of Game Pass

Microsoft has assured fans thatXbox Liveisn’t changing or going away for Xbox Series X/S, but that doesn’t take the Games with Gold deal out of the equation. With Xbox Game Pass offering over 100x more games compared to the offering each month, ranging from brand new games to backwards compatible titles, it’s hard for some to still get excited for the Games with Gold offerings. Realistically, this system probably wouldn’t be taken out entirely, but it is possible that Games with Gold could change in the wake of Game Pass and Xbox Series X/S....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 618 words · Albert Le

How Pokemon Legends: Arceus Addresses Pokemon Mortality with New Trailer

The extended look atPokemon Legends: Arceusthat was given to fans during Pokemon Presents showed off plenty of exciting new details previously unknown about the game. Among other things, it seems to be an exciting new entry in thePokemonfranchise that’s hopefully shaking the classic formula up in the same way that other Switch titles likeThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandSuper Mario Odysseydid. Because it’s set so far in the past,Pokemon Legends: Arceuswill likely be giving fans new details about thePokemonworld, but one often unspoken Pokemon topic was brought up twice in today’s showcase: Pokemon mortality....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Cheryl Contreras

How to Beat Douglas in High on Life

High on Lifefeatures some surprisingly involved boss encounters. In each arena, the player is forced to conquer a compelling foe with a varied moveset in order to claim a bounty and get one step closer to saving the universe from the G3. These fights push the limits of the bounty hunter’s abilities and challenge the player to use their arsenal to their full advantage. Douglas is a boss encounter that comes in the front half ofHigh on Life’s story, but that does not mean he isn’t a challenge....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 673 words · David Myers

How Tribes of Midgard Hopes to Trailblaze the 'Surthrival' Genre

Game Rantrecently got a hands-on preview of the upcoming action survival titleTribes of Midgard.Throughout the multiplayer session, a variety of the mechanics in the game and its lighthearted aspects were shown. In the Saga mode, players were able to progress through the early game and into defeating the Jotunn and exploring the world of Midgard. What was shownofTribes of Midgardoften alternated between a mad dash to defend the Seed of Yggdrasil and a lighthearted adventure through a large Viking sandbox....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 745 words · Alvin Payne

Immortals of Aveum: Pale Forest Collectibles

Immortals of Aveumtells the story of Jak, a Triarch Magnus with an upbeat personality. His goal in the story is to help put an end to the Everwar, and though players are free to stick to this objective if they want, they also have plenty of time to explore the world of Aveum in search of collectibles. RELATED:Immortals Of Aveum: Lucium Collectibles - Chests And Shroudfanes Jak travels to thePale ForestduringImmortals of Aveum’s sixth chapter....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Cynthia Rollins

It Takes Two: How To Invite Friends

Hazelight Studios released its hit offering,It Takes Two, in March 2021. With it came a remarkable story that tasked players with working together in order to progress. While many may think about just going solo, the option to do so is out of the question, as the title is strictly co-op and will not work unless two players are present. Fortunately, only one person needs to purchase a copy, and the other can join for free....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Brandon Torres

Kirby And The Forgotten Land Rated By ESRB

The adorable and ever-hungry pink puffball known asKirbyhas become a beloved staple of Nintendo’s gaming library, but over the years,Kirbygames have touched on a variety of strange and sometimes dark themes. In the past, Kirby has gone up against otherworldly monsters that could terrify H.P. Lovecraft, wandered through what looks suspiciously like a post-apocalyptic Earth, and devoured all sorts of other cute little creatures. The upcomingKirby and the Forgotten Landhas recently been rated by the ESRB, and it appears that this new game will be following in the footsteps of previous titles....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Rebecca Frost

Like a Dragon Gaiden Adding Major Feature With December 2023 Update

Summary Fans ofLike a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namenow know when they’ll be able to expect the promised English dub that wasn’t ready for the game’s launch last month. A much shorter experience than the typicalYakuzatitle,Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Nameserves to introduce newer fans of the series to franchise icon Kazuma Kiryu, while also bridging his story fromYakuza 6: The Song of Lifeto his appearance inYakuza: Like a Dragonahead of next year’s mainlineLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Lori Wright

Lost Judgment: Every Kappa Statue (& Where to Find Them)

After reaching the midway point inLost Judgment’sfourth chapter, players will be able to initiate the “Where the Kappa Roam” side case by heading to the blue quest marker at the intersection of N. Sakura River and Tsurukame Bridge. Upon their arrival, they’ll find two men fighting over a hideous-looking statue and will need to beat up the drunk guy in order to progress the case. RELATED:Lost Judgment: School Stories Unlock Guide After Tak rescues the statue, the other man, who turns out to be a city worker named Kodama, will offer his thanks....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Mary Gardner

Mario Kart 9's Absence May Have To Do With Other Super Mario Spin-Offs

In spite of high demand,Mario Kart 9continues to elude fans. Although leaks related to the nextMario Kartinstallation have hinted at a lot of interesting potential gameplay details, the game hasn’t been revealed as some leakers expected. Nintendo hasn’t given a clear reason whyMario Kart 9is taking so long, although the recent introduction of new DLC forMario Kart 8 Deluxecertainly sends a message about the company’sMario Kartplans. For the moment, it seems that this extremely lucrativeSuper Mariospinoff series won’t get a new game, even as theSuper Mariobrand flourishes in other ways....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Elizabeth Gonzales

Moon Knight: Will The Series Have A Truly Definite Ending?

There’s only one week left untilMoon Knightfinishes its unique run on Disney Plus. The series’ standout style, coupled with the cryptic nature of the show, raises the question of whetherMoon Knightcan have a standard ending just like any otherMCUproduction, or if something different awaits the multi-faceted hero. Misdirection is certainly the name of the game forMoon Knight, as writers and every director to jump on board have kept the same aura of mystery in a show that heads towards its finale with many more unsolved matters than settled ones....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 852 words · Eric Harding

More Switches 'On the Way,' Says Nintendo

TheNintendo Switchis one of the most successful consoles in recent memory. In its first three years,it sold 50 million consoles even faster than the PS4. However, due to the worldwide pandemic that is the coronavirus, sales have slowed down drastically. The sales forNintendo Switchhave not been impacted due to a lack of interest in the hybrid system, but due to a shortage of supply. Nintendo’s official statement is that shipments have been delayed and that more consoles are on the way soon....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Pamela Dillon

Most Iconic Video Game Ninjas

Ninjas are cool. Everything about them including their weapons, use of stealth and acrobatics, to their overall look, creates an exciting character that is perfect for all forms of media. Their depiction in TV shows, movies, and video games has made them one of the most appealing martial arts characters of all time. RELATED:Most Satisfying Stealth Attacks In Gaming It’s fair to say, there is a certain mystique about ninjas that people find exciting....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Veronica Nunez